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(51775, 4, '2021-08-11 11:15:48', '2021-08-11 15:15:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How to ask other parents if they are vaccinated</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you and your child have been vaccinated for COVID-19, you may be wondering if their friends’ families have been vaccinated too. But, is it okay to ask? </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think most of the time a conversation resolves a lot. Keeping things mysterious and unknown and everybody wondering, ‘Should I, shouldn’t I, is it okay, is it not okay?’ increases anxiety for all of us,” said Vanessa Jensen, PsyD, pediatric psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Jensen said if you’re worried about having your child around someone who isn’t vaccinated, then there’s nothing wrong with asking. However, it is important to remain respectful.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if your child’s friend invites them over and the parent tells you they are not vaccinated, avoid lecturing them. Instead, politely thank them for the invitation and suggest getting the kids together outside another time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have a specific reason why you’re concerned, like an elderly relative, you could share that if it seems appropriate.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to try to help model for our kids. We don’t want to judge people for taking different positions on this one. I know some people are very intense, they have very strong opinions—I don’t feel putting kids in that position is going to be helpful,” explained Dr. Jensen.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She said parents should also be mindful of how they’re explaining to their child why they can’t go to a friend’s house. You don’t need to give a detailed reason, keep it simple and in terms they can understand.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Recovering from sports injuries&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Common sports injuries like ligament tears or sprains can sideline athletes for weeks or even months. Often it can seem like elite athletes bounce back quickly from injury. Dr. Kelechi Okoroha, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, explains what everyday athletes can do to speed up their recovery process after injury or surgery.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elite athletes tend to return to play faster after an injury than everyday athletes. Dr. Okoroha, who works with professional athletes and knows what factors they have working in their favor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"They have very high motivation. They want to get back to their sport. Often, it\'s their job, so they have to get back to that quickly,\" says Dr. Okoroha. \"They\'re in better shape than the common-day athlete, their muscles already pretrained, and it\'s easier to recover.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it may be unrealistic to think the average athlete can bounce back as quickly, Dr. Okoroha says there are steps anyone can take to aid in their recovery process.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Sleep and nutrition are very important. Sleep plays into a factor of fatigue. If you\'re tired, you can have poor mechanics, and then you always want to make sure you optimize your nutrition.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If an athlete is recovering from an injury that required surgery, physical therapy plays a huge role.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Orthopedists do the surgery, and they stabilize the ligaments and repair the tissues, but physical therapy is just as important in getting patients back to sport. I tell them (my patients) that you have to make sure you\'re adequately going to physical therapy two to three times a week, and they kind of guide your process in terms of recovery,\" says Dr. Okoroha. <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'careTALK©', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'caretalk-3', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:15:51', '2021-08-11 15:15:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51775', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51777, 4, '2021-08-11 11:17:49', '2021-08-11 15:17:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We all know that one family member or friend who seems to always be craving their favorite sugary drink or snack. While having a craving for soda or sweet tea is normal, one that is constant should raise the alarm for a much more serious health issue.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Q: I\'ve been craving sweets lately - could that mean I have diabetes?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A: Nope. Craving sugar is not one of the symptoms of diabetes, or hyperglycemia (too much blood glucose). Symptoms to look for are frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you skip meals often you may be experiencing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. When your blood sugar starts to dip, you naturally long for a sugary snack to get it back up. But the body processes sugar fast, so the energy surge quickly wears off and you\'re left craving another cookie.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another common culprit? Low levels of serotonin, the brain chemical responsible for making us feel happy. If you have chronically low levels, your sugar yen could be your body\'s attempt to fix the problem—studies suggest that sugar increases the absorption of the amino acid tryptophan, which the body uses to make serotonin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The good news: You can break the cravings cycle. First, stick to three or more healthy meals a day—no skipping! Blowing off a meal can cause your blood sugar to drop and your body to seek a solution—like a hit of chocolate or pint of coffee ice cream. Instead, choose good-news fare that keeps you satisfied. (Source: “What the Yuck”, medical editor Dr. Roshini Raj, whattheyuck@ health.com)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, you may be diagnosed with <strong>hyperglycemia</strong>— an elevation of blood sugar often caused by the Standard American Diet (SAD) and a sedentary lifestyle. The cause is either insufficient production of insulin by your pancreas (type 1 diabetes) or inefficient ability of insulin to perform its normal functions, which is called insulin resistance and is found in type 2 diabetes. A highly elevated level of blood sugar can become life threatening, resulting in coma,” says Dr. Vikki Petersen, certified clinical nutritionist, chiropractor and certified functional medicine practitioner.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are some common symptoms that are associated with high blood sugar? Here are the top 6 symptoms to look out for when it comes to hyperglycemia:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SYMPTOM #1: Fruity smelling breath&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is not something you can detect on yourself, but if a friend or family member displays very sweet breath, have them check into it, especially if they display other symptoms. This could very well be due to elevated blood sugar levels that need to be brought under control.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SYMPTOM #2: Fatigue and weakness or dizziness&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The state of excess sugar is a toxic situation for your body and one that puts it on high alert. The body’s energy goes towards trying to handle the toxic levels of sugar, leaving you tired and feeling weak. If you or someone you know experiences regular fatigue or dizzy spells, consider checking blood sugar levels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SYMPTOM #3: Headache, brain fog, trouble concentrating&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your brain and nervous system uses glucose as fuel but it needs to be in the correct amount. Both too much blood sugar and too little (hypoglycemia) can cause headache and brain fog. With the amount of sugars present in processed foods and sweet treats, it’s good to check if your blood sugar levels are too high if you experience frequent headaches.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SYMPTOM #4: Blurred vision and later blindness&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excess blood sugar damages the vessels of your retina, creating clouding of your vision and eventually permanent damage as blindness. This of course is advanced stages of untreated high blood sugar, meaning if you check on a regular basis and control blood sugar levels, you can prevent damage before it happens.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SYMPTOM #5: Increased thirst and urination&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your body is very clever and it increases your thirst as a means of trying to dilute the excess sugar and excrete it from your body with more frequent urination. If you have the ability to check your urine you will see elevated glucose in it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SYMPTOM #6: Weight loss&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The reason that weight loss occurs is that without the insulin normally produced by the pancreas, the body is forced to start burning fat stores at a high rate of speed in order to keep all of your organs functioning and your brain firing neurons to the rest of the body.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional source: https://diabetic. news/16-signs-hyperglycemia/9/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'ALWAYS CRAVING SUGAR?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'always-craving-sugar', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:17:51', '2021-08-11 15:17:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51777', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51779, 4, '2021-08-11 11:20:12', '2021-08-11 15:20:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sure, it\'s easier to say yes, but at what price to your peace of mind? Here\'s why saying no may be a healthier option for stress relief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Is your plate piled high with deadlines and obligations? Are you trying to cram too many activities into too little time? If so, stress relief can be as straightforward as just saying no. Saying no is a complete sentence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Why say no?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The number of worthy requests isn\'t likely to lessen, and you can\'t add more time to your day. Are you doomed to be overcommitted? The answer is no, not if you\'re willing to say no. It may not be the easy way, but it is a path to stress relief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep in mind that being overloaded is individual. Just because your co-worker can juggle 10 committees with seeming ease doesn\'t mean you should be able to be on several committees. Only you can know what\'s too much for you. Each person knows their own mental and physical limits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Consider these reasons for saying no:</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saying no isn\'t necessarily selfish. </strong>When you say no to a new commitment, you\'re honoring your existing obligations and ensuring that you\'ll be able to devote high-quality time to them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saying no can allow you to try new things. </strong>Just because you\'ve always helped plan the company softball tournament doesn\'t mean you have to do it forever. Saying no gives you time to pursue other interests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Always saying yes isn\'t healthy. </strong>When you\'re overcommitted and under too much stress, you\'re more likely to feel run-down and possibly get sick.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saying yes can cut others out. </strong>On the other hand, when you say no, you open the door for others to step up. Or you can delegate someone to take over the task. They may not do things the way you would, but that\'s OK. They\'ll find their own way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When to say no</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sometimes it\'s tough to determine which activities deserve your time and attention. Use these strategies to evaluate obligations — and opportunities — that come your way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Focus on what matters most. </strong>Keep the main thing the main thing. Keep first things first. Examine your obligations and priorities before making any new commitments. Ask yourself if the new commitment is important to you. If it\'s something you feel strongly about, by all means do it. If not, take a pass.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Weigh the yes-to-stress ratio. </strong>Is the new activity you\'re considering a short- or long-term commitment? For example, making a batch of cookies for the school bake sale will take far less time than heading up the school fundraising committee. Don\'t say yes if it will mean months of added stress. Instead, look for other ways to pitch in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Take guilt out of the equation. </strong>Don\'t agree to a request you would rather decline out of guilt or obligation. Doing so will likely lead to additional stress and resentment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sleep on it. </strong>Are you tempted by a friend\'s invitation to volunteer at your old alma mater or to join a weekly golf league? Before you respond, take a day to think about the request and how it fits in with your current commitments. If you can\'t sleep on it, at least take the time to think the request through before answering.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How to say no</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“No”. See how simple it is to say one little word, allowing you to take a pass on tasks that don\'t make the cut? Of course, there will be times when it\'s just not that easy. Here are some things to keep in mind when you need to say no:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Say no. </strong>The word no has power. Don\'t be afraid to use it. Be careful about using vague substitute phrases, such as \"I\'m not sure\" or \"I don\'t think I can.\" These can be interpreted to mean that you might say yes later.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be brief. </strong>State your reason for refusing the request, but don\'t go on about it. Avoid elaborate justifications or explanations. Be clear and be decisive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be honest. </strong>Don\'t fabricate reasons to get out of an obligation. The truth is always the best way to turn down a friend, family member or co-worker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be respectful. </strong>Many good causes may land at your door, and it can be tough to turn them down. Complimenting the group\'s effort while saying that you can\'t commit shows that you respect what they\'re trying to accomplish. For example, you could say something similar to, \"Thank you for the opportunity, but I have a full plate right now.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be ready to repeat. </strong>You may need to refuse a request several times before the other person accepts your response. When that happens, just hit the replay button. Calmly repeat your no, with or without your original rationale, as needed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Saying no won\'t be easy if you\'re used to saying yes all the time. But learning to say no is an important part of simplifying your life and managing your stress. And with practice, you may find saying no gets easier.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Mayo Clinic Staff</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044494?\">https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044494?</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Stress relief: When and how to say no', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'stress-relief-when-and-how-to-say-no', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:20:15', '2021-08-11 15:20:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51781, 4, '2021-08-11 11:21:32', '2021-08-11 15:21:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Processed foods, such as ready meals, baked goods, and processed meats, can have negative health effects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most food needs some degree of processing, and not all processed foods are bad for the body.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, chemically processed foods, also called ultra-processed foods, tend to be high in sugar, artificial ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats. Because of this, they are a major contributor to obesity and illness around the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In recent decades, ultra-processed food intake has increased dramatically worldwide. These foods now account for 25–60% of a person’s daily energy intake throughout much of the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are processed foods?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The term “processed food” can cause some confusion because most foods are processed in some way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mechanical processing</strong>—such as grinding beef, heating vegetables, or pasteurizing foods—does not necessarily make foods unhealthful. If the processing does not add chemicals or ingredients, it does not tend to lessen the healthfulness of the food.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, there is a difference between mechanical processing and chemical processing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chemically processed </strong>foods often only contain refined ingredients and artificial substances, with little nutritional value. They tend to have added chemical flavoring agents, colors, and sweeteners.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These ultra-processed foods are sometimes called “cosmetic” foods, as compared with whole foods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Some examples of ultra-processed foods include:</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>frozen or ready meals</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>baked goods, including pizza, cakes, and pastries</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>packaged breads</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>processed cheese products</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>breakfast cereals</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>crackers and chips</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>candy and ice cream</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>instant noodles and soups</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>reconstituted meats, such as sausages, nuggets, fish fingers, and processed ham</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>sodas and other sweetened drinks</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Are processed foods bad for you?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ultra-processed foods tend to taste good and are often inexpensive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, they usually contain ingredients that could be harmful if consumed in excess, such as saturated fats, added sugar, and salt. These foods also contain less dietary fiber and fewer vitamins than whole foods.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One large study involving more than 100,000 adults, found that eating 10% more ultra-processed foods was associated with above a 10% increase in the risks of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular disorders.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The researchers reached this conclusion after accounting for saturated fat, sodium, sugar, and fiber intake.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another large study involving almost 20,000 adults, found that eating more than four servings of processed food daily was linked with an increased risk of all-cause mortality. For each additional serving, all-cause mortality risk increased by 18%.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other research indicates that eating highly processed foods can lead to weight gain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Here are seven reasons why processed foods can increase the risk to a person’s health.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Added sugar</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artificial ingredients</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Refined carbohydrates</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Low in nutrients</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Low in fiber</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quick calories</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trans fats</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In recent decades, ultra-processed foods have become common in diets worldwide. However, eating large amounts of these foods increases risks to health.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To rebalance the diet or make it more healthful, a person can replace ultra-processed foods with whole foods, including grains, nuts, seeds, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ibd-and-covid-19?utm_source=Sailthru Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=MNT Daily News&amp;utm_content=2021-07-19&amp;apid=37763034&amp;rvid=3424e32faa971ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614ad3f53b1cc99363570ba22#outlook<br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'How do processed foods affect your health?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-do-processed-foods-affect-your-health', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:21:34', '2021-08-11 15:21:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51783, 4, '2021-08-11 11:23:26', '2021-08-11 15:23:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do you feel an overwhelming need to move your legs when sitting or lying down? Do these sensations make it hard to fall or stay asleep? These can be signs of Restless Legs Syndrome, also known as RLS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RLS is caused by problems with the way the nerves in the brain and body communicate with each other. These problems result in a strong, sometimes overwhelming urge to move the legs. This urge often comes with unpleasant feelings like tingling, burning, or throbbing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Up to 7 to 10% of people in the U.S. may have RLS. Women are more likely than men to have the condition. Genes appear to play some role in who’s at risk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Symptoms may be mild and not interfere with daily life. But they can get worse over time. Four core symptoms define the disorder, explains Dr. Christopher Earley, a nervous system specialist at Johns Hopkins University.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One is the urgent need to move the legs. Second, leg discomfort is triggered by rest, like sitting or lying down. The third is that discomfort is relieved by movement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“People feel better as soon as they get up and walk around,” Earley says.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fourth, symptoms get worse throughout the day, peaking in the evening and night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Severe symptoms can affect people’s everyday lives. They can particularly impact your ability to get a good night’s sleep. This can, in turn, make it hard to work, drive, or do other daily activities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Treatment for RLS depends on its severity. Certain lifestyle changes can help some people with mild to moderate symptoms (see the sidebar box for tips). If lifestyle changes don’t help, medications may bring some relief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The medications used for RLS affect different chemicals in the brain. It may be necessary to try different ones to see which work for you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drugs used to treat seizures can help rebalance the brain chemicals involved in RLS. Other drugs mimic the effect of a brain chemical called dopamine. Dopamine helps regulate movement and other functions. Certain pain medications and anti-anxiety drugs may also help.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recent research suggests a lack of iron in the brain can trigger RLS. Doctors now often recommend iron supplements as part of treatment. Tests for iron in blood samples don’t show whether the brain lacks iron. Some people with RLS have normal blood levels of iron, but still benefit from extra iron, Earley explains.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His team tested whether high doses of iron, given by IV, help people with RLS. The treatment improved some people’s symptoms—even if they didn’t have low levels of iron in their blood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High doses of iron may prevent RLS from developing, too. But first, Earley says, they need to learn how to tell who’s at risk of RLS because of low iron in the brain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For now, symptoms are the only way to diagnose RLS. If you have think you may have this condition, talk with your health care provider. They can help you find ways to get some relief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/07/disruptive-leg-movement<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Managing Restless Legs Syndrome', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'managing-restless-legs-syndrome', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:23:29', '2021-08-11 15:23:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51785, 4, '2021-08-11 11:25:22', '2021-08-11 15:25:22', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council chair Joe Passiment is among 25 county officials from across the state who graduated August 2 from Levels I and II of the Institute of Government for County Officials at the S.C. Association of Counties’ 2021 Annual Conference, held July 30-Aug. 3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Passiment graduated from Level II.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is an honor for me to recognize members of the class of 2021,” 2020-21 SCAC President Johnnie Wright Sr. (Orangeburg County Council Chairman) said when recognizing graduates at the conference’s opening session August 2. “Thank you for your dedication to county government, as demonstrated by your graduation today. Congratulations!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Institute of Government for County Officials provides county officials the opportunity to enhance their skills and abilities to function more effectively. SCAC partners with the College of Charleston’s Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities to offer the Institute of Government three times per year. Clemson University’s Master of Public Administration program sponsors the Institute.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>County officials must complete 27 hours of instruction to graduate from Level I, and 18 hours of instruction to graduate from Level II.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCAC, chartered on June 22, 1967, is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization whose membership includes all 46 counties in South Carolina. Governed by a 29-member board of directors elected each year by county officials at the Association’s annual conference, SCAC is the only organization representing county governments in the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Council chair Passiment graduates from SCAC program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'council-chair-passiment-graduates-from-scac-program', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:25:25', '2021-08-11 15:25:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51787, 4, '2021-08-11 11:26:29', '2021-08-11 15:26:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council Vice Chairman Paul Sommerville was among five elected to the a four-year term on the board of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) when the organization held its 2021 Annual Conference July 30 through Aug. 3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oconee County Council Vice Chairman Paul A. Cain was elected President, succeeding Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright Sr., who served as 2020−21 SCAC President.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am deeply honored and grateful to have the opportunity to serve as president of SCAC this year,” SCAC President Paul A. Cain said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The newly elected president offered some advice to anyone who has not been vaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated,” said Cain, noting that he and his wife, Amy, were vaccinated mid-April against COVID-19. “As we see the rise in the highly-contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19, we also see serious illnesses and deaths rise throughout South Carolina. At this point in the pandemic, almost all of the people who are dying are unvaccinated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you don’t want to get vaccinated for your own safety,” he pleaded, “please at least think about your family and friends who would be devastated if you passed away from COVID-19, and get vaccinated for them.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other officers elected include First Vice President Debra B. Summers, Lexington County Council; Second Vice President Roy Costner III, Pickens County Council Vice Chairman; Third Vice President William E. Robinson, Allendale County Council; Secretary Steve Willis, Lancaster County Administrator; and Treasurer Belinda D. Copeland, Darlington County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other board members elected include Julie J. Armstrong, Charleston County Clerk of Court; Steven J. Brown, Greenwood County Council Chairman; Cecil M. Thornton Jr., Calhoun County Council; and Robert Winkler, York County Council Vice Chairman.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCAC voted for Dwight L. Stewart Jr. (Clarendon County Council Chairman), SCAC’s Immediate Past President for 2020−21, to serve the unexpired term of SCAC Third Vice President William E. Robinson (Allendale County Council).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCAC, chartered on June 22, 1967, is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization whose membership includes all 46 counties in South Carolina. Governed by a 29-member board of directors elected each year by county officials at the Association’s annual conference, SCAC is the only organization representing county governments in the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Paul Sommerville elected to SCAC board', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'paul-sommerville-elected-to-scac-board', '', '', '2021-08-12 06:29:07', '2021-08-12 10:29:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51787', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(51792, 4, '2021-08-10 11:28:00', '2021-08-10 15:28:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health System (BJHCHS) and health centers nationwide are celebrating the 2021 National Health Center Week through Aug. 14. This year’s theme is “Community Health Centers: The Chemistry for Strong Communities.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The BJHCHS is celebrating by continuing efforts to protect communities by offering several free community vaccination events.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Piggly Wiggly (Partnership with Port Royal WIC), 1347 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, S.C. 29935</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Robertsville Community Center (Partnership with The Singleton Family Foundation), 9731 Cottonhill Road, Pineland, S.C. 29934</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>– 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Penn Center (Partnership with Penn Center’s Back to School Event), 16 Penn Circle West, St. Helena Island, S.C.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BJHCHS holding free vaccination events', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bjhchs-holding-free-vaccination-events', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:30:28', '2021-08-11 15:30:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51792', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51794, 4, '2021-08-10 11:30:00', '2021-08-10 15:30:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., fourth Friday of each month. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers tours to the public. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system &amp; working organic laboratory. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at katkatbray@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org, Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club August meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. The topic is Spanish Mackerel. Captain Adam Sauernborn of Tide Ryder Charters and Captain Frank Gibson will discuss live baiting verses planers and spoons. This will include inshore and close by offshore locations, rods and reels, and bait of choice. Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are drawing sponsors. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. John Anderson won the monthly $50 drawing for June. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club fundraiser</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Port Royal Beer Garden across from The Sands Beach. Advance tickets are $15, while a few tickets will be available at the door for $20 each. Musical entertainment will be provided by Debbie McDaniel and Mark Flasch. David Taub, a former Mayor of Beaufort and the former Beaufort County Democratic Chair, will be the guest speaker. You can pay in advance by credit card or PayPal at https://bit.ly/3xXW08c, or, if you prefer to pay by check, do so as soon as possible by mailing it to to NOB Dems, P.O. Box 690, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 and drop us a line at nobdems@gmail.com to let us know to look for your check. If you pay in advance, bring digital proof of payment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Aug, 19 – TD Hicks; Thursday, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Street Music on Paris Avenue</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., between 9th and 10th streets on Paris Avenue, downtown Port Royal. Free and open to the public. Bring you own chairs. Schedule: Saturday, Aug. 21 – Katie Henry; Saturday, Sept. 4 – Wayne Baker Brooks; Saturday, Sept. 18 – Big Al &amp; The Heavyweights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>29th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, virtually on Zoom. This years theme: \"This Is America. Quest for the Best.\" Planned by teens for teens, the conference includes workshops, entertainment, door prizes and T-shirts will be available for middle and high school participants. Contact Carrie Major at 843-812-4399 or Janie W. Brown at 843-592-0013 for more information. 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(51796, 4, '2021-08-11 11:35:26', '2021-08-11 15:35:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Help remains available for Beaufort County renters struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic, as S.C. Housing’s SC Stay Plus assistance program is still taking applications.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Stay Plus provides payments directly to landlords and utility companies for “cost-burdened” renters who meet certain criteria.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Monday, fewer than 10 percent of the county’s nearly 5,000 “cost-burdened” renters had taken advantage of the program. “Cost-burdened” renters are those who pay rent above 50 percent of their household income.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Federal guidelines say rent should occupy close to 30 percent of the household income. After that point, housing costs become a burden, preventing renters from paying for necessities such as food, transportation and child care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the two weeks since The Island News’ original story on the program, applications in Beaufort County have risen by about 20 percent, according to S.C. Housing spokesperson Chris Winston. Several other media outlets have had coverage of the topic, as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“(Increased) media coverage and the approaching end of the (eviction) moratorium resulted in a boost in applications. People are seeing it and paying attention,” Winston said. “It’s still not the number we would have expected at this point, but it’s doing better.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Monday morning, statewide applications were up 14 percent, according to Winston, meaning Beaufort is slightly ahead of the curve.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CDC extended the eviction moratorium at the beginning of August for counties with “high and substantial” COVID transmission. This extension covers all of South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winston added that between tax refunds, child-tax refunds and other stimulus payments, there are other ways some struggling renters may have stayed current, as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Stay Plus provides assistance for renters in three key ways:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>SC Stay Plus will pay up to 12 months of back rent brought on by COVID-19 related financial instability. The money is paid directly to the landlord.</li><li>SC Stay Plus will offer up to three additional months of future rental assistance for those at risk of homelessness or eviction.</li><li>SC Stay Plus will offer utility assistance paid directly to the utility companies for past-due utility and energy costs.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applicants are already qualified if they are collecting SNAP, WIC, unemployment benefits or Medicaid. There is no citizenship requirement, and there doesn’t have to be a formal lease. Renters must simply show they are consistently trying to pay rent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winston said there are a large number of partial applications in the system, and S.C. Housing officials are trying to determine what required items are giving applicants trouble and why.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“(We need to) make sure help is going to the right person, the person who needs help, if it means possibly going without them providing a document that they may be challenged to produce,” Winston said. “Also, for instance, if an entire zip code is below a level that qualifies (but is still struggling), maybe that’s an area that needs help and we need to request help.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC Stay Plus application can accessed online at SCHousing.com/Home/SC-Stay-Plus. For those without reliable internet access, residents can sign up online or visit any Beaufort County Branch Library, which are offering free public access to computers, free Wi-Fi and informational flyers about the SC Stay Plus program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“As a valued community resource, the Beaufort County Library exists to connect residents to a wide variety of resources,” Beaufort County Library Director Amanda Dickman said in a release. “With five branch libraries uniquely positioned across the County, residents have reliable access to computers, Wi-Fi, and general information about the SC Stay Plus program.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents can visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org for a complete list of locations, hours and services available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, call 803-336-3420, 1-800-476-0412 or email scstayplus@schousing.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Help still available for struggling Beaufort renters', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'help-still-available-for-struggling-beaufort-renters', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:35:29', '2021-08-11 15:35:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51798, 4, '2021-08-11 11:41:38', '2021-08-11 15:41:38', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Striebinger will be 1st SC woman ordained by Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests&nbsp;</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Sunday, Aug. 15, Beaufort’s Jill Striebinger will become the first woman priest in South Carolina ordained by the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests in a private service “promoting the equality of women in the Catholic Church.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Striebinger is obviously not being ordained through the institutional Roman Catholic Church. The Church does not allow women or married persons to join the priesthood, signaling two roadblocks for Striebinger.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Striebinger said her husband, as well as her family and friends have been supportive along her chosen path.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have been fully supported in my journey, which I know is not always true of other women in the group because of different feelings people have growing up Roman Catholic,” Striebinger said. “I just see it as bringing more inclusivity and acceptance to people who have grown up Catholic.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Striebinger, who has worked in disability advocacy and as a peer advocate for mothers of children with developmental disabilities, said there are too many people out there trying to tell Christians “how to believe” and who can or cannot participate, specifically the LGBT community, divorced people and remarried people. She said this behavior is borderline abuse and has excluded certain people from God.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If I can offer any bit of comfort to people who do not feel included,” she said, “then I wish to do that with all my heart.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":51740,\"width\":454,\"height\":696,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RCWPAlogo.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RCWPAlogo-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51740\" width=\"454\" height=\"696\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to a news release by the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests (ARCWP), Striebinger’s ordination is “a prophetic act of obedience to the Spirit for gender equality and a clarion call to action in response to Pope Francis’s failure to revise Canon Law on Women’s Ordination and his failure to include women in decisions affecting the care and control of their bodies.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Striebinger said she sees the group as a “community of equals, and that’s what appeals to me. It’s much more representative of Jesus and his message. Love your neighbor, not take control of your neighbor.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the ARCWP, the women’s priest movement “embraces an inclusive, Christ-centered and Spirit-empowered model of Church as a community of equals where all are welcome to receive Eucharist and other sacraments, including the LGBTIQA, and divorced and remarried population. We are helping the church move from a clerical model of priesthood to a people powered community of faith.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The movement has grown from seven women priests ordained in 2002 to nearly 300 members today.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Tuesday evening, a message left with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston had not been returned.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em><br><br><em>Photo of Jill Striebinger, above, by Jasmina Kimova.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort woman set to be ordained as priest', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-woman-set-to-be-ordained-as-priest', '', '', '2021-08-12 16:36:19', '2021-08-12 20:36:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51798', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(51802, 4, '2021-08-11 11:49:09', '2021-08-11 15:49:09', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>G</strong><strong>loria </strong><strong>E</strong><strong>lizab</strong>e<strong>th </strong><strong>C</strong><strong>uthb</strong>e<strong>rt&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gloria Elizabeth Cuthbert, 73, of the Lands End Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at her residence Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Viewing at Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Funeral services were Thursday, June 17, Lands End Woodland Beach, St. Helena Island, South Carolina 29920. Burial in the Riverside Cemetery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>D</strong><strong>oris </strong><strong>C</strong><strong>haplin </strong><strong>D</strong><strong>i</strong>c<strong>k</strong>e<strong>rson&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doris Chaplin Dickerson (family to the Cuthbert\'s of St. Helena Island); Doris Chaplin Dickerson services were held in New York July 9, 2021 at Greater Allen AME Cathedral of NY, 110-31 Floyd H. Flake Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11433. Burial in the Pine Lawn Memorial Park in New York.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Minist</strong>e<strong>r Carri</strong>e A<strong>lfor</strong>d<strong>Gar</strong>d<strong>n</strong>e<strong>r</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minister Carrie Alford Gardner, 82, of the Warsaw Island Community of St. Helena Island and wife of Walter Gardner entered into eternal rest June 30, 2021 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Funeral services, July 6, in the rear garden of Ebenezer Baptist Church, 53 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Helena Island. Burial in the Warsaw Island Cemetery, off Major Road on Warsaw.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Willi</strong>e<strong>Ma</strong>e S<strong>in</strong>g<strong>l</strong>e<strong>ton Dupont</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Willie Mae Singleton Dupont, 60, of the Tom Fripp Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest at her residence Thursday, July 1, 2021. Viewing Wednesday, July 7 in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services Thursday, July 8, in the Tom Fripp Cemetery, St. Helena Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Clar</strong>e<strong>n</strong>ce L<strong>arry </strong>Be<strong>nn</strong>e<strong>tt</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clarence Larry Bennett, 66, of Port Royal, South Carolina entered into eternal rest at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Funeral Services were Saturday, July 24 in Helen Galloway Memorial Chapel, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, 808 Bladen Street, Beaufort. Internment services was Tuesday, July 27 at the Beaufort National Cemetery with full Military Honors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Juli</strong>e <strong>Johnson Ealy</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Julie Johnson Ealy, 72, formerly of the Orange Grove Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 18, 2021. Funeral services were held in Massachusetts on Friday, July 30. Burial services were at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 3, at the Orange Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 189 Orange Grove Road on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Christin</strong>e F<strong>lor</strong>e<strong>n</strong>ce H<strong>ous</strong>e<strong>al</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Christine Florence Houseal, 101, of Evans, Georgia entered into eternal rest at the Camellia Walk Assisted Living &amp; Memory Care facility in Evans, GA, July 16, 2021. Family members gathered at Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Christine Houseal is formerly of Fripp Island, SC. Graveside services were at 12 Noon, Monday, July 26 at Beaufort National Cemetery, Boundary Street.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>D</strong>e<strong>a</strong>c<strong>on </strong><strong>C</strong><strong>harl</strong>e<strong>s </strong>Sw<strong>inton</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deacon Charles Swinton, 92, of Ridgeland, South Carolina entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, July 16, 2021. Visitation was Tuesday, July 20 at Zion Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3595 Coosaw Scenic Drive, Ridgeland. Funeral Services were July 21, at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Center, 3763 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland. Burial with Military Honors, Beaufort National Cemetery .</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A<strong>l</strong>c<strong>i</strong>e Le<strong>on E</strong>dw<strong>ar</strong>d<strong>s</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alcie Leon Edwards, 61, of the Burton Community of Beaufort, South Carolina entered into eternal rest at the home of his brother, Cedric Edwards and sister-in-law, Mary Edwards on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was the son of Annie B. Freeman Edwards and the late James Edwards. Graveside services were on July 16, at the Beaufort National Cemetery with Military Honors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>C</strong><strong>ora </strong>S<strong>i</strong>mm<strong>ons </strong>B<strong>ro</strong>w<strong>n</strong>e</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cora Simmons Browne, 78, of the Eddings Point Community of St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 22, 2021. Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 31, 2021 in the yard of the Adam Street Baptist Church, 736 Lands End Road, St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Burial in the Eddings Point Cemetery on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'DEATH NOTICES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'death-notices-17', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:49:12', '2021-08-11 15:49:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51804, 4, '2021-08-11 11:51:22', '2021-08-11 15:51:22', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Bob Heck, 91, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Cleveland in 1948. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he was assigned to the Marine Barracks in Norfolk, Va. Follow-on tours took him to Lejeune, including a Med deployment, then to Korea where he made the landing at Inchon, helped recapture Seoul and fought northward to the Chosin Reservoir in what is now North Korea. Returning to Lejeune, he transferred to the Reserves until 1966, when he resumed active status and deployed to Chu Lai, Vietnam. His later assignments included Okinawa, MCAS Beaufort, Florida, Iwakuni and Lejeune. He retired in 1982 as a Master Sergeant with 32 years service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":51733,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bob-Heck-young.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Bob-Heck-young-755x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51733\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK – BOB HECK', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-bob-heck', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:51:24', '2021-08-11 15:51:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51804', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51806, 4, '2021-08-11 11:53:04', '2021-08-11 15:53:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Phil Saracin took this photo entitled, “Fly fishing the spartina grass at Coffin Point.” To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-171', '', '', '2021-08-11 11:53:06', '2021-08-11 15:53:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51806', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51808, 4, '2021-08-11 12:02:50', '2021-08-11 16:02:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Uncertainty. Apprehension. Nervousness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For parents and students, alike, these can be common emotions as the beginning of a new school year draws near. But this year, they are for all the wrong reasons.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the delta variant and a low vaccination rate helping COVID numbers to spike, it could be a risky time for students to return to in-person learning. Gov. Henry McMaster’s efforts to prohibit any mask mandates for the state’s public schools only exacerbates the risk.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both the Centers for Disease Control and S.C. DHEC recommend vaccinations and masks for children returning to an in-person school setting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Getting eligible children vaccinated is a top public health priority as we start a new school year,” said S.C. DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer said last week. “The COVID delta variant we’re tracking now is highly contagious, and the best way to prevent your child or a loved one from getting sick or requiring hospitalization is by being fully vaccinated and wearing a mask indoors when at school.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County School District (BCSD) published its 2021-2022 Reopening Plan in June and added a Frequently Asked Questions page a few days ago. Both can be found at <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3iDpL8S\">https://bit.ly/3iDpL8S</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But what can’t be found in either of those documents is any sort of safe option for kids younger than 12 who are returning to school.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Until there is a vaccine approved for children younger than 12, vaccination isn’t an option. And mandating masks has been made illegal. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With virtual schooling options far fewer this year, that’s forcing parents into a situation where they have no real option but to send their unvaccinated children into a risky situation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez has heard the complaints. While acknowledging the limitations the school district is forced to deal with, he emphasizes that the BCSD is trying to be proactive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think what I would say is I understand everyone’s concerns,” Rodriguez said by phone on Tuesday. “Don’t forget I’m a parent, also, with two children in school. I think one of the things that is important to just get some of the technical components out of the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Proviso 1.108 doesn’t allow us to mandate masks in school. We have to abide by it. It’s the law. But it is silent about buses, so we are mandating masks on buses. It is silent about visitors, so we’re mandating all visitors wear masks. The same goes for health care areas and athletic training areas.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Essentially, BCSD is requiring masks anywhere they can.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rodriguez added that schools are not allowed to have more than 5 percent of students enrolled in virtual instruction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That doesn’t allow parents to go virtual because you simply can’t offer it,” Rodriguez said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another rule forces the school district to offer five days a week of instruction, not allowing for any sort of staggered schedule.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But Rodriguez said, if parents want them to, their students can wear masks voluntarily, and he hopes many will. He says the schools will be making an effort to enforce social distancing, and there will be plexiglass barriers available in classrooms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He said an additional strategy will be the use of DHEC-recommended quarantines for students exposed to the virus. Vaccinated students will quarantine 10 days, while unvaccinated students must quarantine 14 days.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have to follow and operate within the law,” Rodriguez said, “so that’s what we’re doing. Our goal is to keep our students and our staff as safe as possible and to keep our schools open for kids.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rodriguez said superintendents across the state had made their concerns known, but the situation was one they didn’t control.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked what would have to happen for the current situation to change, Rodriguez couldn’t answer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think that’s not a question for Frank Rodriguez, that’s a question for somebody else,” he said. “My job is to operate the schools and try to keep kids safe within the provisos.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked if he would require students to wear masks if it were legally possible, Rodriguez paused, choosing his words carefully.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Last year, we operated with mask requirements for almost the whole year,” he said. “It was one of our mitigation strategies. I think that’s what I would say.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>At the private schools</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy started school Wednesday. The school is recommending masks, but not requiring them, according to Beaufort Academy Director of Communications and Marketing Lisa Gallagher.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gallagher said the school would be paying close attention in case it needed to make any alterations to its plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Some teachers are requesting (masks), and that’s OK. We’re asking those students to wear masks,” Gallagher said. “And the families seem to be OK with it. Also, if there are families that want to wear masks, they are more than welcome to.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA, at the beginning of this school year, hopes to replicate what it did last year with an ambitious and detailed back-to-school plan that utilized masks, social distancing, sterilization and the utilization of the school’s unique building structure and outdoor spaces to keep students and faculty safe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II Catholic School is recommending but not requiring masks be worn in indoor spaces. The school is requiring masks for mass.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Otherwise, JPII, much like Beaufort County Schools, is following S.C. DHEC’s guidelines on testing and quarantines for students who are exposed to the virus. The quarantines vary based on whether or not the students are vaccinated.<br><br><em>Above: Port Royal Elementary School is ready for maskless, full-time, in person classroom teaching. The first day of school in Beaufort County will be Monday, Aug. 16. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em><br><br><em>Mike McCombs is editor of The Island News. He can be reached at theislandnews@gmail.com </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Schools set to open amid COVID surge', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'schools-set-to-open-amid-covid-surge', '', '', '2021-08-11 12:02:53', '2021-08-11 16:02:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51808', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51810, 4, '2021-08-11 12:08:36', '2021-08-11 16:08:36', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>&nbsp;<strong>Connie Kling retiring, shutting down business after nearly 40 years on Bay Street</strong><br><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong><br><strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Across the windows at 724 Bay Street are big white signs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Retirement Sale.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Store Closing.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Behind the signs, the window displays, once a hallmark of Deals, are all but empty, housing just a few old mannequins, which, by the way, like most everything else, are for sale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inside, the store seems grand now without nearly enough merchandise to fill it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the front of the store sits a beautiful old mammoth of a desk from a different era. In fact, several different eras ago. For sale, of course.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And when it’s sold, it might take three or four men to move it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Three women walk in and begin to browse the handful of racks of ladies clothes that still remain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of the clothing is 30 percent off, ladies,” Connie Kling tells them in an accent that betrays her Irish origins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toward the back are two big, heavy wooden tables. Those came from the old Belk’s store when it was downtown, Kling says.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are display shelves and drawers and dress forms and framed artwork. All for sale. Like Kling and Deals itself, by the end of the month, it will all be gone.&nbsp;<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A fixture on Bay Street since 1985, Deals is closing, and its owner, Kling, is looking forward to retirement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s going to be a new phase in my life,” Kling says, “and I think I’m ready to not have the responsibility of owning a business anymore.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kling came from Ireland – Clare, in the West of Ireland – in 1982. She didn’t intend to stay.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I just wanted a change, something different. I came to see some friends on Hilton Head, and then just happened to come to Beaufort and met my husband and I’ve been here ever since.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She didn’t own Deals, initially. 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But outside of that, she has no idea what she’ll be doing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It will be the first time I my life that I haven’t really worked,” she Kling says, “so I don’t know what to expect.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The remaining time that Deals will be open should now be counted by the days, rather than the weeks. Kling says she has until the end of August to sell everything and be out and she’s confident she will.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite being prodded, Kling insists there aren’t many things she’ll miss about coming to work each day. 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And many threatened to pull their kids out of Beaufort County schools or to take legal action.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You are lying to our children and forcing them to join you in wearing tin foil hats,” Eric Lawson told the board.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the other side, those in favor of masks lamented that after following the science last year, the school district was not doing the same this year. 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It’s always “too soon” after the tragedies to even discuss doing anything other than offering thoughts and prayers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I wonder what the thoughts are of schoolchildren who pass daily through metal detectors. Do they pray for an end to constant active-shooter drills? Or maybe they have gotten used to the violence. Sure seems like the adults have.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We kids were told to make sure we ate a healthy breakfast (we didn’t want to “run out of gas” halfway through the day) but when President Obama tried to put healthier food choices in schools, parents protested. How dare children eat better food at school than the sugar-loaded, high-fat garbage many had at home?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even Fat Albert knew junk food was bad, but these parents insisted: Kids have rights! Those rights now include not being made to wear masks during a pandemic, even though COVID suddenly is targeting the young in ways it didn’t previously.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some parents care more about scoring political points and standing up against what they call government overreach.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I\'m sure you have seen the video of the parents in Franklin, Tenn., threatening a doctor who urged adoption of a mask mandate in local elementary schools. He was all but chased out of the meeting, followed into the parking lot and threatened by the menacing swarm, “You can leave freely, but we will find you.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Type “woman school board” into any search engine, and you’ll find pages of concerned mothers attacking school boards over COVID proposals. 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Nobody with sense is debating these points, but the simple fact is, we are not out of the pandemic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Washington Post reports more than 200 children under the age of 18 are hospitalized every day with COVID.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As you can probably tell from my expertise on children, I don’t have any. But I know right from wrong, and I know we are going in the wrong direction when we attack people who are trying to help us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children do and say what they see adults do and say. Right now, a lot of adults are modeling behaviors that would earn most children a good whupping.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These people know better. G.I. Joe used to say knowing is half the battle. 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However, the cost of tuition for one’s heirs ($25,000 to $75,000 a year) is more certain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is clear that “We’re going to the chapel and we’re going to get married” would not have the same appeal today that it had in 1966. The “Dixie Cups” themselves had only one other song, “Iko Iko”, that made it to the Hot 100 listings. In fact, the Dixie Cups never made much money from any song they sang. It is reported by David Kirby in the Wall Street Journal that each Dixie Cup got $482.67 for the 3 million copies sold of “Chapel of Love”.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I know that some Chapel of Love-inspired marriages thereafter foundered. But some of those wartime marriages did survive. And just about every cadet — who was in the Field House that night — can remember the tune, and the lyrics, and holding a young woman in his gold-chevroned arms that evening. Just about every cadet can close his eyes, smell the perfume, and feel the sense of anticipation, excitement and determination to get himself over to the Summerall Chapel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Marriage is a less-desirable goal for many these days', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'marriage-is-a-less-desirable-goal-for-many-these-days', '', '', '2021-08-18 14:07:51', '2021-08-18 18:07:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51857', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51859, 4, '2021-08-18 11:15:43', '2021-08-18 15:15:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Things are getting busier, and wetter, in the coastal plain of South Carolina. Sea levels are rising, and our tides are getting higher. At the same time, new residents are pouring into the Lowcountry. That means flooding is increasing and there are more buildings to flood. And it’s only going to get worse.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our coast is feeling the squeeze. Neither the flow of people nor the flow of water is going to let up anytime soon. We have to act now to prevent future flooding and to shore up our properties and landscapes so they can withstand stronger and wetter storms and hurricanes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council is considering two new ordinances that would make a big difference in future flooding. The Coastal Conservation League supports them, and we hope you will support them, too. We are encouraged that council’s Natural Resources Committee endorsed both of them last week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first would limit developers’ ability to bring in dirt to fill in and develop low-lying areas. It’s a no-brainer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When you fill in the low areas, where water flows during heavy rains, the water will go somewhere else. Most of the time, that means onto a neighbor’s property. And such practices often encourage clear-cutting trees on the to-be-developed property, and sand mining in other areas to get the needed dirt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This ordinance doesn’t prevent landowners from developing their properties. It simply encourages them to maintain the natural drainage patterns of the site by using other methods, such as pilings, to raise buildings higher.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second ordinance is the Coastal Resilience Overlay. Don’t worry, it’s not as wonky and technical as it sounds. It simply means that when someone is selling a property, he or she must disclose if it is in the floodplain, which means it is likely to experience more flooding caused by rising seas, stronger storms, and more intense rain events over the next 30 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let’s face it, our days of densely developing in the floodplain must end. The Lowcountry was a fragile and fluid environment before any of us arrived here. Now it’s saturated with both water and people. We have to develop differently.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By 2040, Beaufort County will experience up to 7 inches in sea level rise. By 2100, we could see 60 inches. And trends are pointing toward an exponential increase in tide height, meaning it’s rising faster than scientists originally anticipated. We’re already experiencing higher and more frequent king tides, which cause a phenomenon called “sunny day flooding” and push our groundwater closer to the surface.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While we often feel overwhelmed by these problems, we are not powerless. Each of us can take action, and our policymakers can adopt measures to improve the longevity of our communities and maintain the quality of life we enjoy now. That’s what we call improving resilience. And that’s exactly what these two ordinances do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And, it might help to know, we’re not alone. Norfolk, Va., adopted such measures in 2018. And closer to home, Charleston has a resilience office that is tasked with combating and adapting to climate change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even a major city, like Boston, has put policies in place to educate newcomers and improve resilience. Some communities have invested millions of dollars in buying back properties that are prone to flooding and building complicated infrastructure to adapt to higher tides and more intense rain events. Others have created zoning codes that are influenced by elevation. These are all ideas Beaufort County will want to consider in time. But for now, these ordinances provide a good starting point.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They give us the opportunity to thoughtfully approach our futures and adapt to changing times. If we don’t act, that opportunity will slip away. And we no longer know which opportunity will be our last.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>J<em>essie White is the South Coast Office Director for the Coastal Conservation League.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'A good starting point to combat flooding', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-good-starting-point-to-combat-flooding', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:15:45', '2021-08-18 15:15:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51859', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51863, 4, '2021-08-18 11:22:55', '2021-08-18 15:22:55', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recently I found myself sitting in a room full of business professionals anticipating a presentation that, of course, would take my business to the next level even though the level at which I reside has me fearful of looking down. It is partly due to obligatory attendance mixed with sheer curiosity and my eternal need to learn as a decorative garnish.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Originality was not on the agenda, motivational music trumpeting in an attempt to suggest the audience was attending a concert rather than a presentation touted to alter our lives. The chairs were cold and stiff to guarantee maximum discomfort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In keeping with a mind that never rests, I could quiet the music, block out the chatter of restless attendees, and ponder the sheer hilarity of it all. Large gatherings always provide ample fodder for the thinking types.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The speaker was enthusiastic enough to require a third cup of coffee, so I made my way to the underwhelming beverage station. Begrudgingly I poured from a spout that was inevitably going to add to my dry cleaning bill.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Equipped with the necessary tools to survive at least another hour, I trudged back to my cold throne of pain. The speaker had arrived at the rousing personal triumph portion that usually precludes the pulling of heartstrings, the status quo for concealing a sales pitch underneath the guise of enrichment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Realizing that I had counted my teeth with my tongue enough to polish the enamel, decorated my Styrofoam cup with equally spaced fingernail indentions, and silently recited most of the Canterbury Tales, I nudged myself back to reality.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Have you ever noticed the undeniable changes in facial features when humans surrender to no longer feigning interest? The glazed eyes, long rest between blinking, and a resemblance to lifeless art prevail.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sitting here, we wait for the part that elevates our business and catapults our intellect while mentally scheduling appointments to see a chiropractor. A familiar phrase arrives that foreshadows closing comments. A presentation to a dominantly female audience would not be complete without the glass ceiling reference.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A clear indicator of an elaborate eye roll, deep sigh, and the piercing pain of knowing I paid for this is imminent. Absurdity settles as comfortably as a rooster attack as I realize the glass ceiling phrase is as watered down as the mediocre coffee.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Is glass symbolic of some grandeur defined?” I ask myself while I make my sixth trip to the water fountain. Within moments, my mind is spiraling out of control, trying to understand the association of achievement to a non-crystalline, often transparent amorphous solid.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From glass slippers to glass ceilings, it\'s no wonder women occasionally enjoy bouts of justified insanity. Cinderella is idealized for wearing it, and we are to endeavor to shatter it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lost in the thicket-laden maze of my thoughts, I missed it. The end is the life-changing, elevating business portion. Yet, here I am with a caffeine crash, impressive spinal compression, numerous questions regarding glass, and a solidified belief that a good book in a comfy chair is the better approach to education.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Passing time, my mind on glass', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'passing-time-my-mind-on-glass', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:22:57', '2021-08-18 15:22:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51863', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51865, 4, '2021-08-18 11:30:00', '2021-08-18 15:30:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The old aphorism \"... safety in numbers,” has a biological and evolutionary basis. Primates, human and otherwise, evolved as social critters. Banding in even small groups provides protection against predators.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From humankind’s earliest history, there is evidence that they lived first, in small bands; later human associations grew into tribes, then clumped into cities, and then nations and empires.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Put another way, humankind evolved as social animals. Live outside your social order and you won’t live long. Living as part of a social group is existential, and that is why gathering in clusters has been embedded into our DNA over the course of 35 million years of primate evolution.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, we humanoids have a built-in inclination to do whatever is necessary to be accepted (and remain) as part of the tribe, whether all its individuals actually believe their “dogma” or just pretend to do so. The outcome is what counts, and that is staying a bona fide member of The Tribe.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well known journalist and author, Jonathan Rauch (no relation to our former Mayor) just published The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth. No matter what you believe, reading it will help you understand the basis for why you believe what you believe. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do you not think it strange that most new and deadly infections of COVID-19 (Delta version), come from states in the deep South? Fewer than 40 percent of southerners are vaccinated.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The shared, unifying culture of the Antebellum South was torn asunder by the (un)Civil war, and was further deconstructed during “reconstruction” times. Perhaps today, descendants of those southern tribes are now drawn to reconstruct that unity of being a member of a Tribe. Quien sabe?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One thing is certain – a very large number of southern folks defy being vaccinated against COVID-19 because they robustly (even if falsely) claim it impinges upon their God given rights of freedom. Perhaps death is the ultimate “freedom”?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sharing a Tribe’s common “belief” does not make it true. Indeed, over time we have discovered that many beliefs have proved to be utterly and dangerously false. Some folks call that progress.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rauch’s keen insights, based on scientific research, provide several keys to understanding why we think we understand what it is we think we understand.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While knowing the truth may not set you free, keeping the culture does make you safer. Remaining part of the Tribe is the most important thing. So, to stay a member in good standing, everyone buys into the ethos of the Tribe, true or not. Belonging is everything. This is why so many can believe so much with so little proof.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Faith” notwithstanding, those in power who spew disinformation (when did we start to call lies disinformation?) about COVID-19 immunizations as being unsafe or being a conspiracy to do away with non-white folks are wrong. In this case, they and those who drink that toxic Kool-Aid are dead wrong.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don’t know if they lack reason (some surely do), are fearful (some surely are), care only about being re-elected at the cost of the lives of those who elect them or because of a genuine but misguided concern for their health and well-being. None of that gaslighting means anything. That has not made a tinkers’ damn bit of difference, except in the wrong direction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Get immunized and live; if not, you exponentially increase your chances of becoming infected and dying.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the meantime, the unvaccinated are infecting and killing others besides themselves, now mostly young people, negatively impacting the economy and filling hospitals and ICUs to over-capacity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The stunning numbers of new infections tell the tale. Ignore the truth of those numbers at your own risk, and ours. Those are some of my truths to share.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'An evolutionary truth: There is safety in numbers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'an-evolutionary-truth-there-is-safety-in-numbers', '', '', '2021-08-18 14:09:44', '2021-08-18 18:09:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51865', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51867, 4, '2021-08-18 11:33:13', '2021-08-18 15:33:13', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rick Toomey has been appointed to the Area Commission for the Technical College of the Lowcountry by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster. He will represent Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toomey earned his undergraduate degree in management science and master’s degree in hospital administration from Duke University. He also holds a Doctor of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. He has more than 32 years of public health administration and executive management experience, most recently as director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and as President and CEO of Beaufort Memorial Hospital.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toomey and his wife, Dr. Linda Hawes, make their home on Lady’s Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Rick’s extensive background in public health administration and connections to Beaufort County make him the perfect advocate for the College,” TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said in a release. \"Given the ongoing demand for qualified workforce in the dynamic healthcare sector, it’s more important than ever that we have such knowledgeable leadership.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The TCL Area Commission sets policy and oversees regulatory compliance. Members are appointed by the governor upon recommendation of the local legislative delegation, and represent TCL’s four-county service area: Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other members include James Boozer, Randy Dolyniuk and Heath Duncan representing Beaufort County; David M. Smalls representing Colleton County; Dr. William Small Jr. representing Hampton County; and Sheree Darien representing Jasper County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Technical College of the Lowcountry, a public, two-year, multi-campus community college serving approximately 5,000 students annually, is the region’s primary provider of higher education and workforce training.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For more information about the commission or its members, visit www.tcl.edu/about-tcl/tcl-commission.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Former BMH, DHEC head tapped to serve on TCL’s governing board', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'former-bmh-dhec-head-tapped-to-serve-on-tcls-governing-board', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:33:15', '2021-08-18 15:33:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51867', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(51869, 4, '2021-08-18 11:38:33', '2021-08-18 15:38:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Jamie Allen</em><br><br><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veteran administrators have been selected to lead two Beaufort County School District (BCSD) schools in the Whale Branch cluster. One of the selections was an internal move and the other was an external hire from outside the district.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Whale Branch Middle School</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jamie Allen, an assistant principal at Broad River Elementary School, replaces Freddie Lawton, who now serves as Capital Programs Educational Program Manager for the district. Allen has 15 years of educational experience, all at BCSD. She started her education career as a third grade teacher at Broad River Elementary School in 2006 and went on to serve as a literacy interventionist, TAP mentor/master teacher, and as an assistant principal at Broad River Elementary School. Allen served in the United States Army from 1998 through 2005, earning two achievement medals for accomplishing large tasks in minimal time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am humbly honored and excited to serve the beloved Whale Branch community,” Allen said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Allen and her husband are personally vested in Whale Branch, having raised their own children there for 15 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Allen earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina Beaufort and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in literacy from Lesley University. She also holds an education specialist degree in educational leadership from Capella University.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Whale Branch Early College High School</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patricia Brantley-Moore, Principal of North District Middle School in Hampton District One, replaces Mona Lise Dickson, who now serves as a district executive director. A veteran administrator with more than 35 years of experience, Brantley began her educational career as a secondary math teacher and JTPA coordinator in Estill, where she went on to become a teacher specialist with SDE. She then served Hampton District Two as the director of alternative school, assistant principal of Wade Hampton High School, and 10 years as principal of North District Middle School in Hampton District One.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":51821,\"width\":387,\"height\":454,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PatriciaBrantley-Moore.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PatriciaBrantley-Moore-871x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51821\" width=\"387\" height=\"454\"/></a><figcaption><em>Patricia Brantley-Moore</em></figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brantley spent more than 25 years working in a traditional high school environment, but looks forward to leading a school with significant degree avenues for students.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am excited to lead Whale Branch Early College High School because of its rich history and the opportunities afforded to students wishing to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree,” she said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brantley earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of South Carolina. She has also taken 30 hours of coursework above the master’s level at Columbia International Theological Seminary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Every great district has strong school leaders, and I’m confident that these educators will be effective leaders in the Whale Branch community.” Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said. “They’re experienced, they understand the importance of hard work, and the value of teamwork. Their No. 1 priority will be moving academic achievement forward and ensuring their students’ success.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Whale Branch cluster gets 2 new principals', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whale-branch-cluster-gets-2-new-principals', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:38:35', '2021-08-18 15:38:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51869', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51871, 4, '2021-08-18 11:42:38', '2021-08-18 15:42:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: While parents registered their children during Penn Center’s back to school celebration, the kids seemed more interested in the photographer taking their picture Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15, at Penn Center. The children picked up free books, backpacks full of back-to-school items and personal toiletry items specific to their grade in school. Beaufort County School District students started school Monday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":51827,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08152021-08152021-Penn-Center-back-to-school-1-0726.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08152021-08152021-Penn-Center-back-to-school-1-0726-1024x637.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51827\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton County Comprehensive Health offered free COVID-19 screenings and vaccinations during Penn Center’s back to school celebration Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15. With COVID cases on the rise in northern Beaufort County, many people remained in their cars to get the shots.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":51830,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08152021-Penn-Center-back-to-school-4-9601.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08152021-Penn-Center-back-to-school-4-9601-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51830\"/></a><figcaption>Madie Orage-Green, program coordinator with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, gives a woman a small child’s backpack full of hygiene supplies with instructions and other helpful tips on how to stay healthy at DHEC’s display during Penn Center’s back to school celebration. At right, assisting Orage-Green is Christina Vickers, also of DHEC.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'getting-ready-for-school', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:42:41', '2021-08-18 15:42:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51871', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51873, 4, '2021-08-18 11:43:52', '2021-08-18 15:43:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Due to a technical issue, the toll-free call center telephone line normally available to assist customers with the sale of S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)-issued hunting and fishing licenses or watercraft registration renewals went down Monday, Aug. 16 and was to be unavailable for an indeterminate period of time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recreational hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and permits can still be purchased online at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/legallicense.html. A small convenience fee may be included for online transactions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Licenses and permits can also be purchased at any of more than 500 license vendors located across the state, including big-box retailers and locally-owned sporting goods, hardware, or bait-and-tackle shops, or at regional SCDNR offices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boating transactions can be processed by mail. Visit the boat registration and titling page on the SCDNR website for more information, frequently asked questions, downloadable applications and other assistance related to the requirements for registering and titling boats and motors at https://www.dnr.sc.gov/boating/Titling_and_Registration/index.html.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SCDNR’s licensing, registration call line down', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scdnrs-licensing-registration-call-line-down', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:43:54', '2021-08-18 15:43:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51873', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51875, 4, '2021-08-18 11:45:17', '2021-08-18 15:45:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ben Schneider chips his way onto the 18th green during the first round of the City Championship Golf Tournament on Saturday at Fripp Island’s Resort\'s Ocean Point Golf Links. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City Golf Championship', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-golf-championship', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:45:20', '2021-08-18 15:45:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51875', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51877, 4, '2021-08-18 11:46:41', '2021-08-18 15:46:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Athletics’ catcher Blake Gruel shows umpire Rueben Cedeno the ball after tagging Red Snappers’ Travis Jackson out at home during their game Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Burton Wells Park. Despite being tagged out after trying to score all the way from first base, the Red Snappers went on to win 12-11. The Beaufort County Adult Men’s Baseball League Championship game will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at Burton Wells Park. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'OUT AT HOME', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'out-at-home-3', '', '', '2021-08-18 11:46:43', '2021-08-18 15:46:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51877', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51879, 4, '2021-08-18 11:52:03', '2021-08-18 15:52:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The high school football season kicks off Friday, and two Beaufort County public schools begin the season ranked in the top 10 in the state in their classifications in the S.C. Prep Media Football Poll coordinated by high school sports writers throughout the Palmetto State.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch checks in as the highest-ranked local team at No. 4 in Class 1A. The Warriors put together the first undefeated regular season in program history last year before dropping an 18-15 heartbreaker to Bamberg-Ehrhardt in the second round of the playoffs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors return a trio of first-team All-Lowco performers in OL/DL Xavier Chaplin (Virginia Tech commit), RB/LB Joseph Hicks, and LB D’Ante Parker, as well as second-team All-Lowco standouts LB Mason Griffin and DB Keith Chisolm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High is ranked eighth in Class 4A as the Eagles aim for a third consecutive region title. The Eagles return All-Lowco Offensive Player of the Year Tyler Haley at quarterback, along with first-team All-Lowco standouts RB Amariee Morris, WR/DB Kacy Fields, and DL Eamon Smalls.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River received votes in the Class 4A poll but fell just short of the top 10 as the Sharks look to replace a number of key seniors, including star QB Ahmad Green.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>S.C. Prep Media Football Poll — Week Zero</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Preseason rankings for S.C. Prep Football Media Poll released Tuesday, Aug. 17. First-place votes in parentheses</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 5A</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Dutch Fork (10)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Fort Dorchester</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Northwestern</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. (tie) Dorman</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. (tie) T.L. Hanna</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Ridge View</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Gaffney</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. Byrnes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. Sumter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. River Bluff</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes: </strong>Spartanburg, Chapin, Hillcrest, Nation Ford, Mauldin, West Ashley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 4A</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. A.C. Flora (7)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Myrtle Beach (2)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Greenville (1)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Catawba Ridge</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. South Pointe</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. North Myrtle Beach</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Westside</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. Beaufort</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. Irmo</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Greer</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes: </strong>North Augusta, <strong>May River, </strong>Greenwood, Airport</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 3A</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Daniel (10)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. (tie) Chapman</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. (tie) Camden</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Oceanside Collegiate</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Wren</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Dillon</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Chester</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. Gilbert</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. Brookland-Cayce</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Union County</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes: </strong>Aynor, Woodruff, Clinton, Fairfield Central, Hanahan, Palmetto</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 2A</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Abbeville (10)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Gray Collegiate</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Marion</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Barnwell</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Chesnee</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Newberry</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Andrews</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. Saluda</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. Batesburg-Leesville</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Christ Church</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes: </strong>St. Joseph’s, Andrew Jackson, Woodland, Pelion, Cheraw, North Central, Chesterfield, Silver Bluff, Blacksburg</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Class 1A</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Southside Christian (10)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Lake View</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Lamar</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Whale Branch</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Bamberg-Ehrhardt</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Blackville-Hilda</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Baptist Hill</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8. Wagener-Salley</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9. C.A. Johnson</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10. Lewisville</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Others receiving votes: </strong>Carvers Bay, Johnsonville, McBee, North/Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, Ridge Spring-Monetta, Allendale-Fairfax, C.E. Murray, Great Falls, Denmark-Olar</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>This Week’s Voters: </strong>Lou Bezjak, The State Newspaper; Jed Blackwell, Prep Redzone SC; Tyler Cupp, WHRI; Ian Guerin, Prep Redzone SC &amp; My Horry News; Travis Jenkins, News &amp; Reporter; Wes Kerr, Lowcosports.com; James McBee, Boiling Springs Journal; David Shelton, Charleston Post &amp; Courier; Pete Yanity, WSPA; Alex Zietlow, Rock Hill Herald.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FRIDAY’S AREA SCHEDULE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Richmond Hill at Beaufort High, 7:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calhoun County at Whale Branch, 8 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II at Hilton Head Prep, 5 p.m.<br><br><em>Above: Whale Branch RB/LB Joseph Hicks is a First-Team Preseason All-Lowco selection. 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(51881, 4, '2021-08-18 12:25:12', '2021-08-18 16:25:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>headaches by disrupting REM or other sleep stages and producing proteins that trigger migraines, lowering a person’s pain threshold to withstand headaches. Other possible causes of headaches include sleep apnea and teeth grinding.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prolonged limited sleep can have long-term effects, including a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes, as well as other conditions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The optimal amount of sleep varies according to age. For most adults, it is 7 hours or more per 24 hours.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person can treat or prevent headaches relating to a lack of sleep by using OTC medication, prescription medication, acupuncture, and massage. They can also take steps to improve their sleep hygiene.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lack of sleep can cause headaches as a short-term consequence, but it will not cause chronic headaches in people without this condition. Researchers have linked sleep to headaches in various ways, with the connection seeming to exist in both directions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person’s sleep needs change as they age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4–12 months of age: </strong>12– 16 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1–2 years of age: </strong>11–14 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3–5 years of age: </strong>10–13 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6–12 years of age: </strong>9–12 hours of sleep per 24 hours&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>13–18 years of age: </strong>8–10 hours of sleep per 24 hours&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>18–60 years of age: </strong>7 or more hours per night&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Side effects of little sleep:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>REM sleep&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Studies suggest more painful headaches. The authors of a review article found that a lack of sleep increases proteins in the body that contribute to chronic pain. These proteins can reduce the body’s ability to withstand pain and can trigger migraine headaches.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>REM sleep begins within about 90 minutes of falling asleep and causes the eyes to move rapidly from side to side behind the closed eyelids.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During REM sleep, a person’s breathing becomes faster and more regular, and their heart rate and blood pressure increase to levels like those during wakefulness. Mixed frequency brain activity also becomes closer to the activity levels that occur when a person is awake.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is possible that deficits in other stages of the sleep cycle can contribute to headaches and other types of pain too.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sleep and headache cycle&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2017 research found that sleep problems can trigger tension headaches and migraine episodes and that the headaches can, in turn, promote sleep disturbances. The reason for this is that sleep and headaches share common brain structures and mechanisms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research also indicates a link between headaches, sleep disturbances, and depression, suggesting that depression lowers a person’s pain threshold.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reduced pain threshold&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lack of sleep may reduce the body’s ability to withstand pain. Research has found that people with insomnia and other sleep problems may have a lower pain threshold than those who do not have trouble sleeping. This lower pain tolerance may result in headaches that are more painful following a lack of sleep.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Snoring and sleep apnea&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a person snores regularly, they may be at higher risk of chronic headaches. Snoring is one of the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, which is a condition that causes temporary pauses in breathing during sleep.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sleep apnea disrupts sleep and often results in people waking with a headache and feeling unrested. Symptoms of sleep apnea include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pauses in breathing&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>waking up&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>needing to urinate during the night&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>daytime sleepiness&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>sweating during the night&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, not all people who snore have obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring that results from other issues, such as allergies or congestion, is also linked to headaches.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Teeth grinding&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person may experience a dull, constant headache and jaw pain from grinding their teeth while they sleep. Frequent teeth grinding is called bruxism, and it can be a symptom of poor sleep and excessive stress. However, bruxism itself does not cause sleep deprivation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other side effects of little sleep&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lack of sleep can be detrimental to a person’s physical and mental health. The effects of not getting enough sleep may include an increased risk of:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>moodiness&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>poor productivity levels&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>motor vehicle crash&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>brain fog&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>injuries&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the long term, medical problems can develop, such as:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>obesity&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>high blood pressure&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>type 2 diabetes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>stroke&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>heart disease&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>poor mental health&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tips for better sleep&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the CDC, a person can take steps to improve their sleep. These include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, including on weekends&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>removing electronic devices, such as televisions, phones, and computers, from the bedroom&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>quitting smoking, if applicable&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ensuring that the bedroom is dark, at a comfortable temperature, and quiet&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>avoiding caffeine, large meals, and alcohol before bedtime&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>exercising and being physically active during the day&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.medicalnewstoday. com/articles/headache-from-lack-of-sleep?utm_source=Sailthru%20 Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_ campaign=MNT%20Daily%20 News&amp;utm_content=2021-08-06&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&amp;apid=37763034&amp;rvid=3424e32faa971ce2c1b02d01ee&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>d1022831fc564614ad3f53b1cc99363570ba22&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional sources:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are you getting enough sleep? (2021).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/features/getting-enough-sleep.html\">https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/features/getting-enough-sleep.html</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brain basics: Understanding sleep. (2019).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.ninds.nih.gov/ Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Durham, P., et al. (2011). REM sleep deprivation promotes sustained levels of proteins implicated in peripheral and central sensitization of trigeminal nerves: Role in pain chronification.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.jpain.org/article/ S1526-5900(11)00174-X/ fulltext&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., et al. (2017). Sleep disturbances in tension-type headache and migraine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC5784553/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haack, M., et al. (2019). Sleep deficiency and chronic pain: Potential underlying mechanisms and clinical implications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.nature.com/articles/ s41386-019-0439-z?proof=t&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Migraine. (2019).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ migraine/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peckel, L. (2018). The symbiosis of headache and sleep.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.neurologyadvisor. com/advisor-channels/headache-migraine-advisor/the-symbiosis-of-headache-and-sleep/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sivertsen, B., et al. (2015). Sleep and pain sensitivity in adults [Abstract].&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/25915149/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sleep disorders and headache. (2019).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/sleep/\">https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/sleep/</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Why lack of sleep is bad for your health. (2018).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/ sleep-and-tiredness/why-lack-of-sleep-is-bad-for-your-health/ <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Lack of sleep and headaches: What to know', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lack-of-sleep-and-headaches-what-to-know', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:28:11', '2021-08-18 16:28:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51881', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51883, 4, '2021-08-18 12:26:41', '2021-08-18 16:26:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s estimated that more than six million people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2021, and it’s the fifth leading cause of death in older adults. Like most things that effect so much of the population, there are a lot of myths and misinformation circulating out there. What are the facts?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>William Nields, M.D. from Cognitive Health Centers (https://www.thecbh.com/) says there are five myths that everyone—from patients to caregivers and even medical professionals—should be aware of.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Myth 1 - Only older people get Alzheimer’s: </strong>Early onset Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline can occur in people as young as 30 years of age, so it’s important to get tested and know your cognitive assessment score. Even though symptoms such as memory loss and loss of executive function become more prominent after age 65, the underlying causes may be detectable much earlier on when there’s still time to stop the disease and even reverse it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Myth 2 - Alzheimer’s and Dementia are hereditary: </strong>Alzheimer’s and other dementias are caused by multiple risk factors, including genetics. Even if a family member did have the disease, the good news is there are ways to protect yourself. New research has revealed that lifestyle choices as well as other health conditions also play a role when it comes to Alzheimer’s.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Myth 3 - A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is a death sentence: </strong>Early stages of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline can be slowed, stopped and in some cases, reversed. Most people with the disease live from give to 20 years after diagnosis, with the eight-to- 10-year range being the most common. Life expectancies are growing as current treatment and care plans can mitigate the symptoms of these diseases.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Myth 4 -There are no treatments that stop the disease from getting worse: </strong>This is simply not true! Cognitive decline in its early stages can be reversed. Knowing your brain health is key to understanding what can be done. As with most diseases, later diagnosis decreases the probability of success. Early detection is so important and can lead to proactive measures to improve your brain health.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Myth 5 - Nothing can reduce your risk for Dementia: </strong>Research is ongoing and numerous studies indicate that certain medical interventions and lifestyle changes may reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Elimination of infections, hormonal adjustments, detoxification, appropriate nutrition and nutritional support, regular exercise, not smoking, light to moderate alcohol consumption and brain challenging activities can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 60%. <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Breaking the biggest myths around Alzheimer\'s Disease', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'breaking-the-biggest-myths-around-alzheimers-disease', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:26:43', '2021-08-18 16:26:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51883', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51886, 4, '2021-08-18 12:31:10', '2021-08-18 16:31:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Returning to school after learning remotely </strong><br><br>The first day or week of school is happening and some kids may be nervous about heading back to class, especially if they spent the last year learning remote. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think schools have really learned a lot about how to calm kids’ anxieties and their worries and how to help keep them safe, but again, be prepared,” said Vanessa Jensen, PsyD, pediatric psychologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “These kids have not been around other kids. It’s almost like when a new child goes to daycare for the first time.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Jensen said if your child is feeling nervous, it’s perfectly normal. Her advice, be sure to offer them reassurance and remind them that other kids are going through the same changes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You could also help them get used to socializing again by doing some back-to-school shopping or taking them to a restaurant, that way they know it’s okay to be around other people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If they ask you about wearing masks or vaccines, Dr. Jensen said make sure your explanations are simple and to the point.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Don’t feel like, as parents, you have to give them the $10,000 explanation that goes into the vaccines and the immune system. As kids get older, they’ll ask questions if they have questions. Little kids, they need the little bits, ‘we want you to do this, it’s important to us’ and most kids do want to please mom and dad at that age,” she explained.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Jensen said it’s also important for parents not to minimize their child’s concerns. For example, if they keep looking for reasons why they can’t go to school, then it may be worth talking to a medical professional. <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'parentPULSE©', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'parentpulse', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:31:12', '2021-08-18 16:31:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51886', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51888, 4, '2021-08-18 12:33:33', '2021-08-18 16:33:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Calzones provide a fun and tasty alternative to pizza and this version is a healthier one.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Recipe credit: from “Clean Eating for Busy Families” (Fair Winds) from author Michael Dudash, R.D.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Editor’s note: This recipe takes some time to prep and cook (about an hour, or a bit longer if you’re a lovingly slow home chef).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Serves 7 <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ingredients&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For the dough:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 1⁄2 cups warm water (105 F to 110 F)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 3⁄4-ounce envelope quick-acting dry yeast&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 cups unbleached white whole-wheat flour, plus additional for dusting&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 cups unbleached bread flour&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 1⁄2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Olive oil spray&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For the filling:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, finely chopped&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4 cups lightly packed baby spinach, finely chopped&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 teaspoons minced garlic&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄2 cup soft goat cheese&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄2 cup basil leaves, chopped small&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 tablespoon flaxseed meal&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄4 teaspoon salt&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For serving:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 1⁄3 cups marinara sauce <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Directions&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>To make the dough:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pour the water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, sprinkle in the yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add the flours, 3 tablespoons of oil, and salt and seasoning; mix for 10 minutes on medium-low speed until the dough is elastic in consistency. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm area until the dough doubles in size, about 90 minutes. If you don’t have a warm area in your kitchen, heat the oven to 200 F. Turn off the oven and wait 5 minutes before placing the dough in the oven to proof. Once the dough has risen, punch down. Coat a large sheet pan (or 2 medium sheets) with olive oil spray, shape the dough into 7 equal balls, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>To make the filling:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add oil. When the oil begins to shimmer, add mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes; add spinach and garlic and cook until water releases and evaporates. Remove pan from heat and stir in the goat cheese. Add ricotta, Parmesan cheese, basil, tomatoes, flaxseed meal, salt, and pepper and stir. Transfer to a container and chill.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>To assemble a calzone:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Preheat oven to 500 F. Dust the counter, rolling pin, and a dough ball with flour. Flatten the dough into a 5-inch circle, rotating after every few rolls Place 1⁄3 cup of filling on the front half of the dough, leaving 1⁄2 inch around the border. Fold the dough over until the edges meet, forming a half-moon. Fold over 1⁄2 inch. Press the edges with your fingers to seal and score lightly with a fork. Gently, but quickly, transfer the calzone back to the sheet pan. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling. Brush the calzones with 1 tablespoon of oil and using the kitchen shears, cut four 1⁄2-inch slits into the tops of each. Bake on the middle rack until lightly golden on top and bottom, 15 to 18 minutes. Complement with warm marinara sauce when serving. <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Whole-Wheat Spinach Ricotta Calzones', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whole-wheat-spinach-ricotta-calzones', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:33:35', '2021-08-18 16:33:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51890, 4, '2021-08-18 12:35:16', '2021-08-18 16:35:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Niacin is found naturally in many foods, and is added to some foods. You can get recommended amounts of niacin by eating a variety of foods, including the following:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Animal foods, such as poultry, beef, pork, and fish&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some types of nuts, legumes, and grains&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Niacin is also available in multivitamin/multimineral supplements. It is also available in B-complex dietary supplements and supplements containing only niacin. The two main forms of niacin in dietary supplements are nicotinic acid and nicotinamide.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Niacin (in the form of nicotinic acid) is also available as a prescription medicine used to treat high blood cholesterol levels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many components of healthy living can reduce a person’s risk of heart disease. For people who have high cholesterol levels,&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>prescription medication has long been relied on to keep those levels in check. However, there may be other options at a person’s disposal, including a common B vitamin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it isn’t as well known as many of the statin drugs used to treat high cholesterol, niacin is a cholesterol busting vitamin that has been recommended for its ability to lower cholesterol levels for years. Also known as nicotinic acid, niacin is a member of the complex B vitamin family. Many people get the recommended daily allowance of niacin from their diets, especially those who routinely eat fortified cereals, lean meats and green leafy vegetables. Higher levels of niacin that can be prescribed by a doctor can be effective in reducing cholesterol levels by slowing the breakdown of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to doctors at Harvard Medical School, niacin decreases triglycerides by 30 to 60 percent. It also decreases LDL, often referred to as “bad cholesterol,” by 15 to 20 percent, while raising HDL, or “good cholesterol,” by 15 to 35 percent. The body requires as much as 1,000 to 2,000 mg of niacin for the vitamin to be effective, which means it can only be used under a doctor’s supervision.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is important to note that high levels of niacin can cause some side effects, including headaches and flushing, a red, hot rash that forms on the face for up to 30 minutes after dosing. Those with gout, diabetes or peptic ulcers may find symptoms worsen, and those with chronic liver disease or certain other conditions should avoid niacin. For the average patient, after about two weeks of therapy, flushing and the headaches may be reduced as the body learns to tolerate niacin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although niacin can reduce LDL, including the small LDL particles that can be the most damaging in arteries, and raise HDL, doctors advise that there has been no evidence to suggest that niacin can prevent heart attacks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2011 study sponsored by the United States government found that including niacin with traditional statin medicines to boost HDL and lower LDL did not provide any protection against heart attacks. Conventional wisdom suggests that lowering bad cholesterol reduces a person’s risk of heart attack, and researchers have long theorized that increasing good cholesterol, and using niacin to do so, would help, too. But studies have yet to offer such proof.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This doesn’t mean niacin is ineffective. Individuals can talk to their doctors about trying niacin as a first line of defense in helping counter high cholesterol. It is always best to discuss treatment options with a doctor before using over-the-counter niacin on your own.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/ factsheets/Niacin-Consumer/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/20208032/ <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The role of niacin in heart health', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-role-of-niacin-in-heart-health', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:35:18', '2021-08-18 16:35:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51890', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(51893, 4, '2021-08-18 12:37:18', '2021-08-18 16:37:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As schools open up this week prepared for the risk of COVID-19, the Burton Fire District also helped prepare their schools for the risk of school violence.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Burton Fire District, along with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, visited six of the seven public schools in the Burton district last week during teacher training to educate them on responding to school violence and providing emergency care to injured students. There are plans to visit the seventh school early this school year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the training, Staff Sgt. Danny Allen of the BCSO presented a brief CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooting Events) class to teachers. As part of this training, Allen educated teachers on techniques to avoid, deny, and defend should an active shooting event happen in their school, while Burton firefighters also trained teachers on how to treat critical injuries until professional responders arrive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prior to each training session, Burton fire crews installed over 300 JACOB’S Kits throughout the six schools, providing each teacher with a bleeding control kit for their classroom to use in the event of an emergency.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As part of the Burton Fire District’s community risk reduction program, Burton fire officials continually analyze community risks and design programs to teach the public how to prevent and respond to emergency situations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton fire officials state that a school shooting is a “low frequency, high risk event,” and while the school district’s focus is currently on COVID, the fire district was happy to support their student safety programs and policies by providing this training to them as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'As schools open in shadow of COVID, Burton Fire preps for school violence', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'as-schools-open-in-shadow-of-covid-burton-fire-preps-for-school-violence', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:37:21', '2021-08-18 16:37:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51893', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51895, 4, '2021-08-18 12:38:58', '2021-08-18 16:38:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the COVID-19 pandemic’s far-reaching impacts have you looking to enhance your charitable giving, be sure to remember these tax-related considerations for 2021:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cash gifts. </strong>A special rule for this year allows taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to claim up to $300 ($600 for joint filers) for gifts to qualifying charities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you do itemize, cash contributions to qualified charities in 2021 might be used to offset up to 100% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) (60% of AGI for cash gifts to a donor advised fund or 30% for cash gifts to a private foundation).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This means that if you’re in a position to make generous gifts, you may potentially offset all of your taxable income. In addition, cash gifts could be used to offset Roth IRA conversion income or capital gains realized upon the sale of real estate or a large position in a single investment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you’re unable to itemize but would like to, evaluate the possible impact of bunching several years’ worth of charitable contributions into one year. This may increase your itemized deductions above the standard deduction threshold so you can potentially receive a tax benefit for those gifts. Review your income and deductions for the current year and the next few years with your tax advisor to determine what is the best timing for those bunched contributions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Qualified Chartitable Distribution (QCD). </strong>For taxpayers age 70½ or older, a QCD allows you to gift up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA to qualifying charities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>QCDs are tax-free distributions and count toward satisfying your required minimum distribution (RMD). Remember that, while RMDs were waived for 2020, they must be taken for 2021.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No deduction is allowed for a QCD since the distribution is not taxable. This strategy is beneficial if you will not itemize deductions this year. It could also help you control your AGI, which is used to determine many tax-related limitations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Note that the amount of the QCD you are able to exclude from your income is reduced by any deductible IRA contributions you make in the year you reach age 70½ or after.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stock gifts. </strong>Gifting stock directly to charity rather than selling it and contributing the proceeds provides a current tax benefit if you itemize deductions. In addition, it lets you avoid capital gains taxation on the stock’s appreciation if it increased in value while you owned it. Deductions for stock gifts are limited to 30% of AGI when contributing to public charities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before employing any of these strategies, please contact your tax and financial advisors to help provide the best outcome.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax and/or legal advisors before taking any action that may have tax and/ or legal consequences. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, AAMS®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I<em>nvestments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>©2020-2021 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Charitable giving considerations for 2021', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'charitable-giving-considerations-for-2021-2', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:38:59', '2021-08-18 16:38:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51895', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51897, 4, '2021-08-18 12:41:07', '2021-08-18 16:41:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., fourth Friday of each month. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers tours to the public. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system &amp; working organic laboratory. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at katkatbray@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org, Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Aug, 19 – TD Hicks; Thursday, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Street Music on Paris Avenue</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., between 9th and 10th streets on Paris Avenue, downtown Port Royal. Free and open to the public. Bring you own chairs. Schedule: Saturday, Aug. 21 – Katie Henry; Saturday, Sept. 4 – Wayne Baker Brooks; Saturday, Sept. 18 – Big Al &amp; The Heavyweights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beginner barre workshop</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, Balance Barre + Fitness, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Join Jenn and Megan for a beginner workshop. Learn the fundamentals and how to safely and effectively get the most out of every barre class. Reserve a spot at https://balancebarreandfitness.com/schedule.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ghost Tour volunteer meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23, Sea Island Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Kickoff meeting for those interested in volunteering. Tour dates are Oct. 15-17, Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-30. Contact Jessie Chapman for more information at 843-52GHOST or events@capabeaufort.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Virtually Speaking: Piracy in the Lowcountry</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, online. Mark Hanna, Associate Professor of History at UC-San Diego navigates patrons through the history of pirates in the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry. The event will be streamed at www.facebook.com/MorrisHeritageCenter. For more information, call 843-284-9227 or visit www.MorrisHeritageCenter.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal fireworks</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, The Sands Beach, Port Royal. Sunset is at 7:44 p.m. the show will begin shortly thereafter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>OctoPRfest</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Admission is free. Local chefs, restaurants and food trucks will prepare German-inspired dishes such as brats, pretzels and American food favorites which can be washed down with a variety of craft, imported and domestic beers. Live musical acts include The Rhinelanders who will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rhinelanders specialize in fun, German-inspired music, beer drinking songs, the Alp horn (Ricola music) and ballroom dance tunes. Traveling from Nashville to perform from 2:30 to 5 p.m. is the Dark Waters Project. The band plays what they like to call “Darkgrass,” a blend of multiple genres influenced by bluegrass and alternative rock. Other entertainment includes approximately 60 classic vehicles courtesy of the Beaufort Classic Car &amp; Truck Club and a family-fun Kids Zone. In addition, there will be a Lowcountry artisan/craft fair area. The event takes place in the heart of the Old Village of Port Royal. No pets. For more information on the event as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee or as a vendor, visit www.portroyalova.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry boil to benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, Community Beer Garden at The Sands in Port Royal. A Lowcountry boil featuring live music will support a local nonprofit that provides free legal representation to those in need. Tickets are $50 and include all-you-can eat Lowcountry boil catered by Sea Eagle Market and live music provided by The Cluster Shucks, a Beaufort-based bluegrass-rock band comprised of Jason Ward, Ben Coppage and Worth Liipfert. Lowcountry Legal Volunteers are located at 108 Traders Cross in Okatie. To learn more about Lowcountry Legal Volunteers or to buy a ticket, visit lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org. Sponsorships for the Lowcountry boil are still available by calling 843-815-1570 or by emailing Beverly Bauman at beverly@lclv.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>29th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, virtually on Zoom. This years theme: \"This Is America. Quest for the Best.\" Planned by teens for teens, the conference includes workshops, entertainment, door prizes and T-shirts will be available for middle and high school participants. Contact Carrie Major at 843-812-4399 or Janie W. Brown at 843-592-0013 for more information. 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(51900, 4, '2021-08-18 12:42:46', '2021-08-18 16:42:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After keeping its commitment to the community and adapting to a free, drive-through fair in 2020, the S.C. State Fair will once again welcome guests in person for 12 days – Oct. 13-24 in Columbia – of exhibits, competitions, food, rides, entertainment and the free, daily “CIRCUS at the Fair.” Fair officials are committed to following the latest COVID-19 health guidelines and ensuring a safe event for everyone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For more than 150 years, the South Carolina State Fair has brought families and friends together to create lifelong memories,” S.C. State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith, who served as the 2020 chair of the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, said in a release “As always, safety is our top priority, and we’ve taken extra precautions this year, including increased health and safety measures and a new mandatory clear bag policy.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2021 S.C. State Fair will feature nearly 70 rides; a mix of stage and roving shows, including various musical shows, dance groups, animal acts, magicians, jugglers, stunt artists and more; the free daily “CIRCUS at the Fair,” which will feature fresh new acts and a never-before-seen show; and traditional favorites, including arts and crafts displays, agriculture, pig races, livestock exhibits and more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With more than 90 food stands, guests will find everything – from innovative indulgences (fried cookie dough and donut burgers), to S.C. State Fair staples (Fiske fries and foot-long corn dogs), to lighter fare (the ultimate Greek salad) – luring all types of food lovers from across the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>COVID-19 health precautions</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The S.C. State Fair is closely following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest recommendations and strategies to prevent and reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and maintain healthy business operations. This year, the S.C. State Fair will follow the latest CDC, state and local mask guidelines, have increased hand sanitation stations, offer limited contact payment options, provide increased cleaning protocols and display hygiene signage throughout the Fairgrounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit SCStateFair.org for the latest COVID-19 precautions and policies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other notes</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– <strong>A new mandatory clear bag policy: </strong>This policy is similar to those implemented throughout Columbia, S.C., and across the country, complying with a new level of security expected of large, heavily-attended events and festivals. Visit SCStateFair.org to learn more about this new policy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– <strong>Call for exhibition competitors: </strong>Each year, South Carolina\'s finest agriculture, art, crafts, flowers and livestock are showcased. The call for entries is now open, and exhibition competitors are asked to submit their entries to be considered for this year’s S.C. State Fair by Sept. 1. Those wishing to compete can view the department Exhibit Guide and enter online at scstatefair.org/competitions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– <strong>Tickets: </strong>Discount admission and ride tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 8 and will be available through Tuesday, Oct. 12. Purchase S.C. State Fair tickets at SCStateFair.org or stop by a participating Circle K to get your discount tickets. Visit SCStateFair.org for more information on ticket sales and general fair information.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About the S.C. State Fair</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was organized in 1869 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting South Carolina’s agricultural roots while supporting statewide education. In addition to the 12-day South Carolina State Fair, the charitable organization manages annual football parking, is a popular event venue and hosts Carolina Lights — Columbia\'s downtown drive-through light show. The South Carolina State Fair has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships since 1997.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information visit SCStateFair.org or https://www.facebook.com/SCStateFair/ on Facebook, follow @SCStateFair on Twitter or follow @SCStateFair on Instagram.<br><br><em>Above: A scene from the 2018 S.C. State Fair in Columbia. Photo by Forrest Clonts/S.C. State Fair.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC State Fair returns in 2021 after drive-through in 2020', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-state-fair-returns-in-2021-after-drive-through-in-2020', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:44:27', '2021-08-18 16:44:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51900', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(51905, 4, '2021-08-18 12:49:01', '2021-08-18 16:49:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>S.C. Housing’s SC Stay Plus assistance program is still taking applications for Beaufort County renters struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. And now those residents can get in-person support by submitting their application at the Beaufort Branch Library through Monday, Aug. 21.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be someone to assist applicants from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents should go to the meeting room on the first floor for assistance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The CDC extended the eviction moratorium at the beginning of August for counties with “high and substantial” COVID transmission. This extension covers all of South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC Stay Plus provides assistance for renters in three key ways:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>SC Stay Plus will pay up to 12 months of back rent brought on by COVID-19-related financial instability. The money is paid directly to the landlord.</li><li>SC Stay Plus will offer up to three additional months of future rental assistance for those at risk of homelessness or eviction.</li><li>SC Stay Plus will offer utility assistance paid directly to the utility companies for past-due utility and energy costs.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applicants are already qualified if they are collecting SNAP, WIC, unemployment benefits or Medicaid. There is no citizenship requirement, and there doesn’t have to be a formal lease. Renters must simply show they are consistently trying to pay rent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC Stay Plus application can accessed online at SCHousing.com/Home/SC-Stay-Plus. For more information, call 803-336-3420, 1-800-476-0412 or email scstayplus@schousing.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC Stay Plus help available at library through Aug. 21', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-stay-plus-help-available-at-library-through-aug-21', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:49:04', '2021-08-18 16:49:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51907, 4, '2021-08-18 12:50:44', '2021-08-18 16:50:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort will extend the period for public comment on the working outline of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan through Sept. 7.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Previously, the online public comment period was going to close Aug. 20. The Department of Community and Economic Development will also conduct stakeholder meetings from mid-August through Sept. 7.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to ensure that all stakeholders and all residents have ample opportunity to read and contribute to this document,” City Manager Bill Prokop said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the City just launched a community engagement platform, called Civil Space, that will allow it to gather feedback and input on specific projects. The first project on this platform is the working outline of the Comprehensive Plan, which can be found at https://bit.ly/3s3E7Tc.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Civil Space will give us many opportunities to engage more easily in an online format with our residents,” Prokop said. “We encourage the public to give us feedback on the Comp Plan through this platform.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Comprehensive Plan is the document that guides all decisions related to planning, zoning, and development in the City of Beaufort, as required by South Carolina law. It was last updated in 2009. The new working outline was informed by the current Comprehensive Plan, the City’s Strategic Plan, the Civic Master Plan, and the Beaufort 2030 Future Vision exercise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This process has been a collaborative effort between city staff, the Lowcountry Council of Government planning staff, the DesignWorkShop consultants, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and the public,” Department of Community &amp; Economic Development Director David Prichard said. “The plan addresses demographics, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, priority investment and resiliency. It is designed to provide background information that will help inform future decisions and the formulation of goals and objectives going forward.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The timetable for passage of the Comprehensive Plan has changed to allow for more extensive public engagement. Important dates going forward include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Aug. 16 through Sept. 7 </strong>– Conduct stakeholder meetings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sept. 7 </strong>– Close electronic public comment time for the Comprehensive Plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sept. 7 through Oct. 8 </strong>– Incorporate comments from council, planning commission, staff, and the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sept. 14 </strong>– Present synopsis of comments at City Council work session</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Oct. 12 </strong>– Public Hearing on proposed Comprehensive Plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Oct. 18 </strong>– Present draft-final of the Comprehensive Plan to the MPC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Oct. 26 </strong>– Present draft-final of the Comprehensive Plan to council at Work Session.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Oct. 27 through Nov. 9 </strong>– Incorporate final revisions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nov. 16 </strong>– Present final Comprehensive Plan to City Council for approval.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Find out more about the Comprehensive Plan process at http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/491/Comprehensive-Plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participate through Civil Space at https://cityofbeaufort.civilspace.io/en/projects/beaufort-s-comprehensive-plan-2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comments on the plan can also be emailed to Senior Planner Dan Frazier at dfrazier@cityofbeaufort.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City extends period for public engagement for Comp Plan outline', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-extends-period-for-public-engagement-for-comp-plan-outline', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:50:46', '2021-08-18 16:50:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51907', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51909, 4, '2021-08-18 12:54:11', '2021-08-18 16:54:11', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Girl suffers from rare disorder, has both kidneys removed</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friends and family are hosting a fundraiser this weekend for Natalyn Mann, a 20-month-old girl from Beaufort who had both kidneys removed in July because of a rare disease.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coming Together for Natalyn, daughter of Erica and Michael Mann, will run from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Jasper County Farmer’s Market.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event will feature a wide selection of food in a Taste of the Town ($15 in advance, $20 at door), a bake sale, a silent auction, a car cruise in, live music by Andrew Beam, a cornhole tournament and kids activities (a $10 unlimited wristband for the dunk booth, a bounce house, face painting, superhero and princess appearances by Coastal Events, pony rides, live animals and games).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Sara Cathy, Natalyn’s aunt, her mother first realized there was a problem the day before Memorial Day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She was completely fine, … dancing, singing,” Cathy said. “Two days later, my sister was unable to rouse her. She was completely lethargic.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Natalyn went from her pediatrician to Beaufort Memorial Hospital to MUSC in Charleston. She was airlifted out of Beaufort Memorial at 7 a.m. on Memorial Day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In complete renal failure, Natalyn was diagnosed with bilateral renal stenosis, and then diffuse mesangial sclerosis, which is extremely rare.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cathy said at one point, her blood pressure was 230/140, and because of pressure, doctors determined her kidneys would never function again. On June 8, she had both kidneys removed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Natalyn, who turns 2 in October, now undergoes peritoneal dialysis for roughly 12 hours a day and is doing well. She went home for the first time Friday, Aug. 13 and will be added to the transplant list.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She’s just like any other kid, acting like she’s not sick when she’s actually very sick,” Cathy said. “She’s had to undergo a lot of procedures, poked and prodded, needles, etc. She was very happy to go home (Friday) morning, dancing and singing all morning.<br><br><strong>WANT TO GO?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>Coming Together For Natalyn</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where: </strong>Jasper County Farmer’s Market, 9935 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Taste of the Town: </strong>Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of event. Vendors include the Ridgeland Fire Department (fried fish and fries), the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (hamburgers and hot dogs), Brian Cleland (ribs and pulled pork), Chef Donald (pork, chicken, ribs, burgers, philly’s and shrimp), La Potosina (Mexican street corn), J’s Chicken Salad Delight (chicken salad), Cakes by Liz (cakes and cheesecake), Pizza Bella (pizzas and subs), Sweet Jules Baking &amp; Catering (Cake squares and cookies), Fiddler’s (Lowcountry boil), Roxy’s (chicken marsala and Greek salad) and Beach Bums Barbecue (ribs and leg quarters).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Kids Activities: </strong>Unlimited wristbands are $10 for the dunk booth, bounce house, face painting, superhero and princess appearances by Coastal Events, pony rides, live animals and games.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other activities: </strong>Bake sale, silent auction, cruise in, live music by Andrew Beam, cornhole tournament.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For more information: </strong>Call Chelsea Brendlen at 843-305-0141.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Sunday fundraiser set for Beaufort toddler', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sunday-fundraiser-set-for-beaufort-toddler', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:54:14', '2021-08-18 16:54:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51909', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51911, 4, '2021-08-18 12:55:37', '2021-08-18 16:55:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tim Ogden was sworn in Friday, Aug. 13, as the new Chief of the City of Beaufort-Town of Port Fire Department.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I had a passion for (firefighting) when I started,” Ogden said last week. “I knew then I was going to make a career out of it. I was going to be a fire chief and in the lead role. It has been a lifelong goal.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden, formerly the Deputy Chief of Operations, joined the department in 2016 as Fire Marshal. Previously, he was Deputy State Fire Marshal for Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden replaces Reece Bertholf, who is now the Deputy City Manager for the City of Beaufort. Bertholf was Chief for almost six years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Tim has demonstrated strong management and leadership skills in his role as deputy chief,” said City Manager Bill Prokop. “We are confident that the department will continue to thrive under his command.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Fire Department has a staff of 64, including 53 full-time and 9 part-time firefighters. It has an annual budget of $5.4 million.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’re going to continue to focus on the fire department’s training and medical training,” Ogden said. “That’s at the top of the list. Basically, we’ll focus on protecting the community.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden, who grew up in the Town of Yemassee, began his career as a volunteer firefighter there. In 1995, he was hired as the first professional firefighter for Yemassee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden earned a bachelor’s in fire science and a master’s in public administration for emergency service management, both degrees from Columbia Southern University. He holds numerous certifications in fire protection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My wife, Audra, and I and our family are grateful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Beaufort and Port Royal,” Ogden said. “I want to ensure that the Fire Department continues to exceed expectations in professional excellence. Our commitment to the highest standards of service to our residents and businesses underscores everything we do, and that will continue.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Deputy Chief Ogden promoted to Beaufort Fire Chief', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'deputy-chief-ogden-promoted-to-beaufort-fire-chief', '', '', '2021-08-18 12:55:40', '2021-08-18 16:55:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51911', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51913, 4, '2021-08-18 13:02:23', '2021-08-18 17:02:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Lolita Huckaby</strong><br><br><strong>Hi ho, hi ho, it\'s back to school they go... </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT<em>&nbsp;</em>– Back to school used to mean new clothes, maybe a new haircut, new book bags and school bus route. Maybe for some families that’s still the case but, for the county’s 20,000 public school students headed back this week, it meant renewed debate on mask wearing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even before classes got started, the Battery Creek football team and Beaufort High JV cheerleading team have been quarantined. Lots of teachers have reported they’ll be wearing masks; some have made it clear they won’t be. The district does plan to keep students three feet from one another in the classroom.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the end of the school year, when online classes were offered as well as in-person classes, the majority of students – 70 percent – were taking the in-person classes. This year the online programs will not be offered except in a special middle-school pilot program called the Lowcountry Virtual Academy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II Catholic School also began classes this week while Beaufort Academy began last week. Both, like the public schools, are encouraging students to wear masks but not requiring them&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The S.C. General Assembly, you may remember, sneaked an item into next year’s budget bill prohibiting public schools from mandating masks, so that eliminated a lot of the debate and decision-making for the local school boards.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fingers crossed this works since ICU beds at hospitals like Beaufort Memorial are already full with sick COVID patients.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Still reading&nbsp;your Comp Plans?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – IF you didn’t get a chance to comment, in public, about the city of Beaufort’s proposed Comprehensive Plan last week, it’s not too late.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirty-two interested citizens showed up for in-person review during three sessions last week. Another 15 offered on-line comments.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an attempt to engage more folks, officials also extended the public comment period from Aug. 20 to Sept. 7, with an overall goal, still, of getting the plan completed by the end of the year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They’ve also set up a special website where you can read the document at your leisure AND make comments. <a href=\"https://cityofbeaufort.civilspace.io/en/projects/ beaufort-s-comprehensive-plan-2021.\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://cityofbeaufort.civilspace.io/en/projects/ beaufort-s-comprehensive-plan-2021.\">https://cityofbeaufort.civilspace.io/en/projects/ beaufort-s-comprehensive-plan-2021.</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County planners will present “Envision Beaufort County” starting August 31.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After being criticized for not having a more detailed document, the city staff stressed their plan was only the draft, that details would be added following more comment. They also stressed the plan is a “flexible document” which can be revised over time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The county, on the other hand, stresses their plan is “the final version.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both entities have to work pretty quickly to keep up with the development that seems to be coming our way.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>Thank you, Ms. Kling&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – The Island News Editor Mike McCombs had a nice profile last week of Bay Street businesswoman Connie Kling and the closure of her dress store after almost 40 years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kling had some very nice things to say about her loyal customers, the Beaufort Community and some interesting insights about Bay Street property owners.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, she shared with the readers how many small businesses had come and gone during her time on Bay Street. She remembered during the recessions when several stores on Bay Street were vacant.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She also noted “things changed” in the early 1990s when more and more people started coming to Beaufort. The city fathers invested in “Streetscape” to make the area more attractive and properties changed hands and rents went up.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(She also credited Pat Conroy’s books with “getting Beaufort on the map” which is not the first time “old-timers” have pointed to Conroy’s writings as the lure that brought many flocking to the Lowcountry.)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kling concluded it’s probably the right time for her to retire and close the door on Deals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She might have a good point, with all the massive new buildings being permitted.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And pondering on her observations about Bay Street, consider the city’s Design Review Board’s final approval last week of the 197,000 square foot shopping center on Robert Smalls Parkway, outside of the downtown core business area. Consider as well the proposed new building spaces in what’s being called the new Publix shopping center (replacing the Beaufort Plaza theater).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stating the obvious: times, they are a’changing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-45', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:54:05', '2021-08-18 17:54:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51915, 4, '2021-08-18 13:03:48', '2021-08-18 17:03:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>PAL thanks donors, media for successful auction</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Palmetto Animal League’s 12th Annual Bid for PAL Online Auction was held August 5-8, raising essential funds for our No Kill Adoption Center located in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park. Each item sold in the auction now represents life-saving support for the abandoned, abused, and neglected animals PAL rescues every day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Times are tough for many businesses, and we are incredibly grateful for the generous donors who provided fantastic items for our auction. PAL would like to thank our Partners in Rescue: John Kilmer Fine Interiors, Gifted Hilton Head, and other area businesses that supported the auction. Our appreciation also goes out to our dedicated media partners: The Bluffton Sun/The Hilton Head Sun, Dick Broadcasting (Bob 106.9, G100, Rewind 107.9 and FM 96.1 The Island), and other local media that helped publicize the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bid for PAL Online Auction, which helps PAL rescue hundreds of animals every year, would not have been possible without the commitment of PAL Marketing Committee Chair Terry Bergeron and other devoted volunteers who canvassed the community for auction items. Anyone who wishes to support PAL’s compassionate, no kill animal rescue programs can adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer at PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Stephanie Bashaw,&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Palmetto Animal League Development Coordinator</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-54', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:03:51', '2021-08-18 17:03:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51915', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(51917, 4, '2021-08-18 13:05:37', '2021-08-18 17:05:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Port Royal’s fireworks “do-over” is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 at The Sands in Port Royal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a disappointing July 4 fireworks display, Town of Port Royal Mayor Joe DeVito promised a make-up show sometime in the fall. DeVito was true to his word, and spectators won’t have to wait until the fall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“On July 5, I did a video talking about what happened the night before with our fireworks show,” DeVito said in a video released Sunday. “One of the things I said in that video was, ‘We’ll be back.’ Well, I’m here today to tell you, were coming back.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The town’s traditional July 4 fireworks display almost never got off the ground. The show started an hour and a half late and was extremely abbreviated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to DeVito, at the time, a wiring issue was to blame.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was not what we all anticipated, it was not what we all expected to happen,” DeVito said the next day. “But it was the best that we could offer in a situation that was outside our control.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DeVito said the fireworks contractor had agreed to return at a later date and put on a complete show. That later date is now set for Sept. 3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We hope that you can come back out and enjoy this event,” DeVito said, “and we look forward to seeing everybody.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike McCombs is the editor of&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Port Royal’s fireworks ‘do-over’ set for Labor Day weekend', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'port-royals-fireworks-do-over-set-for-labor-day-weekend', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:05:39', '2021-08-18 17:05:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51917', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51919, 4, '2021-08-18 13:07:35', '2021-08-18 17:07:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Steve Swiger, 72, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Big Rapids, Mich., in 1972. After Boot Camp in San Diego and Infantry training, he was posted to Camp Pendleton before heading to Quang Tri, Vietnam. Follow-on tours included 1st Marine Corps District, as a Drill Instructor on Parris Island, at HQ Marine Corps, on Okinawa, at Camp Smith Hawaii, as NCOIC of Depot Education at Parris Island, and at the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. Along the way he earned both a BA and Master’s Degree. He retired in 1988 as a Gunnery Sergeant with 20 years service. Thereafter, he worked for the Department of the Navy in Washington and San Diego for another 20 years before returning to Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":51846,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Steve-Swiger-early.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Steve-Swiger-early-947x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51846\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK – STEVE SWIGER', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-steve-swiger', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:07:37', '2021-08-18 17:07:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51921, 4, '2021-08-18 13:08:54', '2021-08-18 17:08:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ron Callari snapped this photo on a trip to the Port Royal Farmers’ Market on a Saturday earlier this year. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-172', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:08:56', '2021-08-18 17:08:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51921', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51923, 4, '2021-08-18 13:11:34', '2021-08-18 17:11:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In developments that go hand in hand, the surge in COVID-19 continues locally and nationwide and Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) is tightening its policies to protect patients, staff, and community members.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina reported 2,286 new cases Tuesday, down from the seven-day average of 3,397. That’s a 65 percent increase in the seven-day average over the last two weeks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County’s numbers are actually worse that those of the state. Beaufort reported 116 new cases on Tuesday, down from 169 on Monday. The seven-day average is 169, up 84 percent over two weeks ago. Beaufort County reported one death, an elderly person, on Tuesday, as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Tuesday night, Beaufort Memorial Hospital had 41 COVID-19 patients, including seven of the 10 in the ICU and seven on ventilators. That’s three patients off the hospital’s previous high of 44 on Jan. 8.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, S.C. Department of Health and Environment Control Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell and members of the American Academy of Pediatrics held a press conference Tuesday pushing parents to send their children to school wearing masks. They want lawmakers to revisit the ban.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I have been very clear. I do believe that issue is best handled by local school boards,\" Spearman told the media. \"We have two ways to make that happen. Either the Legislature comes back in, … or this ends up in the courts and the courts resolve this,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As for BMH’s restrictions, effective 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, here are the new rules:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visitors will not be permitted in the hospital, except under the following specific circumstances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Emergency Room: </strong>One parent per minor child (younger than 18).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Labor and Delivery: </strong>One designated visitor per patient.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pediatric Unit: </strong>One designated visitor per patient.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit: </strong>One designated visitor per patient for discharge planning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients requiring assistance and end-of-life care will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Online Check-In for the Emergency Center is suspended. Patients who need emergency care should call 9-1-1 or proceed immediately to the nearest ER.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial Express Care clinic waiting areas will be closed. Patients visiting the Port Royal and Bluffton Express Care locations will be asked to park, call the clinic phone number and wait to be seen by a provider. No visitors will be allowed into the clinics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial Surgical Pavilion and Outpatient Surgery Center waiting areas will be closed to visitors. Caregivers will be asked to wait in their cars pending notification that the patient is ready to leave.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All hospital and outpatient clinic waiting rooms will be closed to visitors. Caregivers will be asked to wait in their cars pending notification that the patient is ready to leave.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information and updates about Beaufort Memorial, COVID-19 testing and vaccine appointments, visit www.beaufortmemorial.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BMH tightens policies as COVID surge goes on', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bmh-tightens-policies-as-covid-surge-goes-on', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:11:37', '2021-08-18 17:11:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51923', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51925, 4, '2021-08-18 13:16:01', '2021-08-18 17:16:01', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Decision postponed until Board of Education can get legal, medical advice </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They finally got around to “the elephant in the room.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an hour and 45 minutes of business, the Beaufort County Board of Education eventually got to the topic on everyone’s mind as school’s opened during the recent resurgence of COVID-19: masks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a motion to mandate masks in Beaufort County Schools at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the board voted 6-5 to postpone a vote until it can get the proper legal advice, as well as the advice of a health care expert.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The board was scheduled to meet again at 6 p.m. Wednesday, but it was unclear when a vote might happen.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the end of Superintendent Frank Rodriguez’s update on Monday’s first day of school, several board members brought up masks. After a few minutes of discussion, board member William Smith was frustrated.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"If we followed the science in the beginning, then my question would be why do we stop following the science now?\" he asked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, he could wait no longer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I move that we direct the Superintendent to make mandatory mask wearing in Beaufort County Schools,” Smith said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Melvin Campbell seconded the motion, and arguments, pro and con, followed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Board member Richard Geier said the school district would have to answer to angry parents who would accuse the board of breaking the law.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Yes we are,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A proviso in the 2022 budget bill passed in the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Henry McMaster prevents local school districts from enacting mask mandates. The school districts in Charleston and Richland counties have enacted mask requirements in defiance of the General Assembly and the Governor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tuesday, however, the S.C. Supreme Court ruled that the proviso could not prevent the University of South Carolina from imposing a mask mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Geier said he didn’t like being the legal \"guinea pig.\" As a result, despite supporting masking, he’d vote no.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Melvin Campbell said that, “for years, the laws of South Carolina have been unjust, unfair and unrelated to what’s real. … We can’t lead if we’re going to continue to follow the wrong direction.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Board chair Dr. Christina Gwozdz, an ear, nose and throat physician, said that despite supporting universal masking, she simply couldn’t support Smith’s motion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We are asking Frank Rodriguez to break the law,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gwozdz asked why the focus wasn’t actually addressing the problem and requiring vaccinations instead of wasting time on masks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Board member Earl Campbell said that come election time, we need to vote all these guys out, referring to Gov. McMaster and members of the General Assembly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"They’re playing with our lives,” he said, “and this is nothing to play with. It just hurts me to feel we have to go through this because of politics. It’s wrong.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Campbell did add, however, that he didn’t want to put Rodriguez in a bind.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At that point, Smith spoke again, informing the board and those watching that while the meeting had been going on, Clemson had followed USC’s lead and imposed a mask mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If Clemson can do it …,” he said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Responding to those leery of directing Rodriguez to break the law, Smith amended his motion, removing the phrase “direct the superintendent” and instead made the edict come directly from the school board. Campbell’s second remained.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I don’t want a kid’s blood on my hands,” Smith said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At that point, Ingrid Boatright made the motion to postpone voting on Smith’s motion until the board got the proper legal and health advice. The motion passed 9-2, with Smith and Geier opposing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em><br><br><em>Photo courtesy of Beaufort County School District.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'School board to vote on masks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-board-to-vote-on-masks', '', '', '2021-08-18 13:16:03', '2021-08-18 17:16:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51927, 4, '2021-08-18 13:31:24', '2021-08-18 17:31:24', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Neighbors divided over proposed church at Habersham</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>By Margaret Evans</strong><br><br>For retiree Glen Goldenberg, living in Habersham is “like being on vacation all the time.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Goldenberg was drawn to the award-winning New Urbanist neighborhood about six years ago by the “diversity of the population” – residents hail from all over the country – along with the “charming, open-minded lifestyle in a wonderfully maintained environment.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joy Kraft has similar feelings about her community.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Habersham is great,” she said. “I love the new urbanism. Our neighborhood is a very caring, cooperative group of people who volunteer left and right.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have made good friends in Habersham,” yet another resident told The Island News. “I have neighbors here that I have helped in a heartbeat, and I know they would do the same for me. And even though their politics or religious beliefs are quite different from mine, I have managed to live side by side with them.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But now there may be trouble in paradise. And ironically – or perhaps predictably – it’s coming in the form of a church.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Background&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A couple of months ago, a small group of concerned residents went door to door delivering a letter to their neighbors, inviting them to an “Important Habersham Community Meeting.” The letter began:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“For over a year (during COVID quarantine), the Anglican Church in North America (local Beaufort congregation, the Parish Church of St. Helena) has sponsored a worship group that first held outdoor Sunday services across Cherokee Farms Road and more recently in the wooded parking area just before the River Retreat. The group has now declared itself The Parish Church at Habersham and is proposing to build a formal church facility of at least 6,000 square feet and three levels on property they have contracted to purchase from the Habersham Land Company. The minister, on the staff of St. Helena, lives in Habersham …”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On July 10, about 150 Habersham residents came together for that meeting, to ask questions, share information, and express concerns about this proposed church to be built on a wooded site designated “civic,” just beyond Habersham Marketplace, at&nbsp;what many consider the gateway to the neighborhood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":51833,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Habersham-CivicSite.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Habersham-CivicSite-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51833\"/></a><figcaption><em>The civic site where the proposed Parish Church at Habersham will be built</em></figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neither the church nor the Habersham Land Company (HLC) sent representatives to the meeting, though the church hosted its own public informational meeting a couple of weeks later, and the HLC answered questions via an FAQ document.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The residents’ list of concerns expressed at the July 10 meeting included: the size of the church; parking and traffic; the church’s name; its location; the fact that it’s a denominational church; and, for some, the denomination itself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have utopia here,” Glen Goldenberg told The Island News. “We aren’t even allowed to post political signs, so as not to cause controversy and divisiveness. So why would you allow a permanent building for any denominational faith – be it the Parish Church at Habersham, the Mosque at Habersham, or the Synagogue at Habersham?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Along with Goldenberg, some homeowners believe that any denominational church is inherently exclusionary – thus, not the proper use of a civic site – while others are specifically concerned about the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“One of the things that drew us to Habersham was its designation as a New Urban Community,” resident Lauren White said. “We didn’t want to live in a gated community or one that excludes anyone. The proposed church to be built here is openly exclusionary of certain people and genders. There are many who live in this community that would not be able to get married in that church.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Anglican Church in North America &amp; Anglican Diocese of SC</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ACNA defines Christian marriage exclusively as a lifelong union between a man and a woman and holds a pro-life position on abortion and euthanasia. Within the denomination, there are those who oppose and those who support the ordination of women; local churches can make their own decisions about female clergy, though women are ineligible to serve as bishops.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ACNA was founded in 2009 by former members of the Episcopal Church in the United States and the Anglican Church of Canada. Both groups were dissatisfied with the liberal doctrinal and social teachings of their former churches, holding them contrary to traditional Anglican belief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina (ADSC), now part of the ACNA, was formed in 2012, when the historical Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina split into two groups – conservative and liberal – after a long period of internal conflict. The conservative ADSC and the liberal EDSC (Episcopal Diocese of S.C.) have been involved in a legal dispute over property for almost a decade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here in the Beaufort area, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Port Royal is part of the liberal EDSC, while the Parish Church of St. Helena downtown is part of the conservative ADSC, and “mother church” to the proposed Parish Church at Habersham.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gateway to the neighborhood&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Habersham resident Tom Miller is a lifelong Episcopalian and an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. While he thinks a denominational church of any sort would be inappropriate at the “gateway” to Habersham, he’s particularly opposed to this church being built there.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The idea of any denominational church on that site is extremely unhealthy for our community which, obviously, is already the case,” he said, referring to the growing controversy within the neighborhood. “And as the father of a gay daughter, that it could be a church where the clergy would not perform the marriage ceremony with the woman she loves, I find that repugnant.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to others who oppose the church, plenty of Habersham residents have LGBT family members and friends, and they worry that the church’s very presence – in such a prominent location – will make the neighborhood feel unwelcoming.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They also worry that the name – The Parish Church at Habersham – might imply to newcomers that Habersham, itself, is an Anglican community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Church responds</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rev. Jamie Sosnowski is the Associate Rector for Families at the Parish Church of St. Helena, priest in charge of the new Parish Church at Habersham, and a Habersham resident. He says the church doesn’t seek to impose itself – or its beliefs – on anybody.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We respect that there are plenty of points of view represented in this neighborhood, and we are not demanding nor expecting that everyone in Habersham will attend the church or accept its doctrines,” Sosnowski told The Island News.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We already worship every Sunday in Habersham and have for a year,” he continued. “We are now seeking to build a sacred space for our worship so that we do not need to cancel when it rains. We have been active in ministry and gatherings for nearly two years in this neighborhood and have never turned anyone away.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":51835,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Habersham-OutdoorChurchService.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Habersham-OutdoorChurchService-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51835\"/></a><figcaption><em>Outdoor worship services have been happening in Habersham for more than a year.</em></figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rev. Sosnowski stressed that his congregation is made up mostly of Habersham residents – 100 plus, who worship together outdoors every Sunday. Last Easter, that number was well more than 200.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our hope to establish a permanent place to worship in Habersham did not come from outside of the neighborhood, it came from within,” he said. “And we see great benefits to a true church with a living congregation being added to a neighborhood. Beyond Sunday morning worship, the church would have various ministries that would serve people or be a place where people can serve.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Addressing specific concerns about the church’s theology and social teachings, Rev. Sosnowski said, “Believing that the Old and New Testaments are the word of God is the foundation of every Christian church, and it is certainly the foundation of Anglicanism. I believe we can be open and welcoming without departing from the word of God. The grace of the Gospel is for everyone.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If this neighborhood is diverse and inclusive,” he continued, “shouldn\'t it also be able to include me and the many Habersham residents who worship with us?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the name – The Parish Church at Habersham – and if the church might consider changing it to accommodate residents uncomfortable with the association, Rev. Sosnowski said that the church’s leadership team had taken great care in choosing that name.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was an intentional decision to use the word ‘at’ rather than ‘of’ to indicate that Habersham is the location of the church,” he said. “We did not choose to call it Habersham Parish Church or the Parish Church of Habersham deliberately, as that would imply that it represents the whole neighborhood. Most any church has to designate its location so as to be found by people looking for it. For example: St. John’s, Johns Island. Church of the Cross, Bluffton. St. Phillip’s, Charleston. We undeniably worship in Habersham as our location.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Addressing the residents’ more practical concerns, like traffic and parking, Rev. Sosnowski referred to the outdoor worship services that have already been taking place for a year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our congregation comes to worship by walking, biking, or golf cart. Many would not need to get in a car to come to church, so our parking demands will be minimal. This is going to be a ‘walkable church’ in a ‘walkable community.’ We find this to be a compelling vision that opens a lot of doors for deep relationships with neighbors. Right now, residents can already live, work, shop, and eat without getting in a car. 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The land was put under contract.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the FAQ document, the HLC explains how it believes the church will benefit the Habersham community:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Physically, it will be a beautiful building that will be another piece of the urban plan meant to surround Le Chene Circle. ... where all the pieces that make a great place to live come together. All pieces of life as a community, including living, working, shopping, playing and worshipping are represented around Le Chene Circle. So, it benefits the Habersham neighborhood by adding a missing hardware component.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A church can also benefit the neighborhood by contributing to the software of the community, the social infrastructure. It does this by providing its space for certain neighborhood functions, by partnering with groups such as the social committee, welcome committee, tree team, etc., to help them with their efforts, by offering a sacred, safe place for people to come for help, for counseling, for someone to weep with after a loss, or with hard questions about life. A church enhances community by its service to the neighborhood.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When confronted with the concerns expressed by some homeowners about the church’s theology, the HLC told The Island News, “Religion is always offensive to someone, but we must respect religious freedom. HLC did not seek out this particular denomination. Our goal has always been to have a church on this site, but we have never attempted to choose any certain religion or denomination.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What now?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Until this controversial issue arose, we have lived in a very harmonious atmosphere,” said Glen Goldenberg. “I would like to see us continue on that path.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The list of Habersham residents who share Goldenberg’s opposition to the church has now grown from 20 to almost 200, and they are holding out hope that they can somehow stop the process that seems well under way. They’re writing letters to the Habersham Land Company, sharing information via email, and meeting regularly to discuss their options.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They’re not sure there’s anything they can do legally, but they’re hoping the HLC – or maybe even the church – will hear their concerns and have a change of heart. Several of those residents have reached out to The Island News, though only a few would go on record. With mounting tension in the community, many are loath to hurt their neighbors’ feelings with open criticism, eager to maintain the friendly, tolerant atmosphere they’ve come to know and love in Habersham.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One resident who asked to remain anonymous said, via email, “My husband and I got involved with other concerned neighbors once we learned about St. Helena\'s wanting to establish a permanent church in our neighborhood. We knew there was a group of neighbors who often met for prayer, Bible studies, etc., and that was just fine with us. In fact, I loved that they may even have been praying for me, their neighbor. We welcomed them during Covid, knowing that their church was closed. Most of us believed that they would return to worship at St. Helena\'s in town once Covid restrictions ended.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There are so many reasons NOT to build this church in that spot,” she continued, “And from what we have been told, only a single reason that it might still happen. Habersham Land Company wants to complete their vision of Habersham as a new urban neighborhood by erecting a building on the civic site.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There are so many twists and turns my head is spinning,” the resident said. “Something simple has become complex and dramatic. There is a cast of characters right out of a Pat Conroy novel. 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(51979, 4, '2021-08-25 13:30:47', '2021-08-25 17:30:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Joseph Reagan</strong><br><br>Over the past few days, I have had an opportunity to chat with several fellow veterans, service members, military family members, and Gold Star families. It is beyond the obvious in saying that the past few days have been extraordinarily difficult for those with a personal connection to our mission in Afghanistan. My wife Tiffany and I are no different. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earlier this week, a CNN reporter broadcast from a base in Andar, Afghanistan. This was a base that my soldiers and I built, it’s the base where I was wounded in 2006. Seeing it on the screen brought back a lot of memories – good and bad. When we first secured Andar we were using an open space adjacent to the district center compound where I lived with the local Governor to land helicopters. Unbeknownst to us – that open space was a cemetery.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One day, an elder approaches me and says you’re landing helicopters in our cemetery, and this is deeply disrespectful. We talked for hours and right as the villagers and the elders were satisfied that we intended no harm and that we had agreed on a new place to land helicopters I heard the distinct sound of a far-off Chinook helicopter.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite my best efforts to wave them off, two giant Chinooks landed right in front of us in the cemetery, sandblasting the entire group of gathered elders in the process and effectively undoing all the goodwill I had just spent hours building. Of the 847 days I spent serving in Afghanistan, every single one was like that day. A few steps forward, a few steps back.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In my conversations with fellow veterans, their memories are about the same. The question that keeps coming up: Was this worth it?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, most are having a hard time answering that question. There’s a term for that, Moral Injury. Moral Injury is the mind’s response to actions or memories that are in violation of a person’s values and beliefs – some might say it’s an injury to your soul.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For 20 years, the full weight of the War on Terror fell on the shoulders of less than 1 percent of us: 2.7 million Americans voluntarily answered the call to serve, 0.7 percent of the U.S. population to be precise. 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Most people assume it’s a medical alert bracelet, but if you look closely each bracelet is inscribed with the name of a friend or colleague I’ve lost, either to our enemies abroad, or the demons within. I wear the bracelet so that I can read their name, when I shake hands, when I render a salute, when I play with my kids, while I type these words, their names are always with me.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Almost every veteran I know does this. We do this because it inspires us, they inspire us. They sacrificed their tomorrow so that we could have our today – and that is not something to be taken lightly. We have an obligation to live up to their legacy, we have an obligation to make those sacrifices matter, and what we’re seeing today should only strengthen our resolve to do so.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As we reflect as a nation on the current situation in Afghanistan and on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I think it is more important than ever to remind ourselves of the unity that existed immediately following the 9/11 attacks. On 9/12 there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that we would prevail, there was no doubt that we were stronger together. Now, 20 years later, we should focus our efforts on those elements that unify us, those elements of our history that make us stronger, those elements that define American exceptionalism.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pearl Harbor, Sept. 11, whatever the crisis, American’s have always stood up and found a way to overcome any obstacle. Despite the fear, the heartbreak, the anger we’re all experiencing we owe it to ourselves, we owe it to our fallen to be good stewards of our democracy, we must live up to their legacy and be good stewards of our communities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, all of us must find a way to serve, we must ensure that the sacrifices made by the 0.7 percent were not in vain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After Pearl Harbor our entire nation mobilized in support of the war efforts. Everyone made sacrifices in support of our common goal. When the war was over, we quickly made up for lost time. The greatest generation not only secured victory in World War II but they returned home to oversee the largest period of economic growth this country has ever seen, and some of the greatest technological advances the world has ever seen. For the greatest generation there was no obstacle that couldn’t be overcome – and today we have the opportunity to harness that same spirit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To the brave men and women who volunteered and to your families, and to the families of the fallen. The sacrifices you made – and your families made – were not in vain. What we are witnessing today is not our failure, this is not our burden to bear. Having had the privilege of serving alongside so many amazing Americans (and allied service members as well), quite frankly I’m tremendously proud of what you were able to accomplish, and I hope you are too. The fact is you carried more than your fair share – and you are stronger because of it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s OK to not be OK right now. Take some time to reconnect with old friends, remind ourselves about that time we were handed a mission, given no resources to execute the mission, and somehow figured out how to make it work. Let\'s take that problem-solving mindset into our next mission.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There\'s a lot of work to be done – your country and your communities need strong leaders like you to tackle tough problems and solving tough problems is what we do best.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adlai Stevenson II said, “Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” I can think of no better way to demonstrate our gratitude for the sacrifices of our Service Members, Veterans, and their families than by reaffirming our commitment to service, to each other, to our communities, and to our nation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Joseph Reagan is the Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America. 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The freedom to die and cause the death of others?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The renowned British philosopher, John Stuart Mill, nailed it when he said of liberty (a synonym for freedom) “… The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited; he must not make himself a nuisance to other people.” Our forefathers who agreed and acted accordingly were right smart dudes. Unvaccinated folks are much more than a “nuisance;” they threaten everyone. Truth or consequences.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another real Truth: mandating COVID vaccinations is NOT depriving anyone of their freedoms. Delta-Covid is infecting more Americans now than ever before, the overwhelming majority of whom are unvaccinated. Want proof? Consider any of the thousands of infected persons, overloading hospital ICUs, who refused to get immunized but who are now dying a painful death from Covid.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ask them what they think now about having protected their “freedom” by refusing a life-saving injection. You might find they have a rather different attitude. The cost of lessons unlearned come at a very high price, and are often very painful; too often, lethal. Truth or consequences.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here’s a government mandate that is in your best interest, but it’s very costly if you don’t comply. You must have insurance to get a driver’s license, or to obtain a loan to buy a car. If you drop your car insurance in the name of “freedom,” the insurance company immediately notifies local law enforcement, which immediately terminates your driver’s license and also notifies the relevant credit bureaus.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Driving along minding your own business, you mindlessly run a red light in front of a policeperson. Bingo. You not only get a running red-light ticket, but also you are hauled off to the pokey for driving without insurance or a driver’s license. Your car is impounded, costing a small fortune to get it back.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then, you pay a traffic-violation fine, have an arrest record (or pay an attorney thousands of dollars to have it expunged); have to take a driver’s course and then retake the driver’s written test again; all of this to secure your driver’s license again. 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We participate automatically — outta sight, outta mind.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Folks who recall Edmund Burke, the famous late 18th century member of British Parliament, typically call to mind his most brilliant aphorism, “… it is necessary only for the good man to do nothing for evil to triumph,” or some version thereof often quoted. Perhaps just as insightful are Burke’s thoughts on freedom: “The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current polls show two-thirds of Americans oppose State governors’ prohibiting wearing a mask, such as Florida; 77 percent oppose them withholding money from schools where students/faculty wear life-saving masks. Those misguided governors say they are defending our liberty, at the same time they want us to live without mandates proven to save our lives and punish those who do. Such dribble is not only deranged tripe, but also illegitimate.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recently, a Maine GOP state legislator compared Democrat governors’ immunization mandates to Nazi super-villain Dr. Josef Mengele’s medical experiments on Jews. Give me a break. This is raw insanity and an outrage.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The senseless and criminally irresponsible reasons given for not getting Covid-19 vaccinations are clearly delusional, and deadly so. Truth or consequences.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. 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(51983, 4, '2021-08-25 13:40:08', '2021-08-25 17:40:08', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week I was approached by a reader. Experience has taught me to brace for impact. I do my best to avoid controversial issues not for lack of opinion but for lack of places to hide as small island towns are not known for an abundance of anonymity, lest I prefer a blanket of marsh grass.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having written my opinion before and subsequently been accosted in the frozen foods section of Publix, staying on neutral ground is my specialty, in print, not necessarily in real life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is usually a warning signal, an impressive pronunciation of my name, a newspaper tucked underneath an arm, or a look of disapproving consternation. The walking speed alerted me to prepare to take a phone call from no one or feign a sudden injury. Considering I am close to running out of sudden injuries, my phone was inconveniently out of reach, and running through a wall is not on my list of favorite things to do, I stood still in anticipation of taking my medicine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He began with ominous pleasantries and, in good fashion, got right to the point. Incurable boredom or long stints in unimaginatively painted waiting rooms led him to read not one but seemingly many of my articles. A few were entertaining, he admitted, but left him intellectually unsatisfied.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Generously endorsing me as having decent potential, he questioned my subject matter. My mundane musings of the endless enlightenment that is imperfectly everyday life offered nothing more than a source of grave disappointment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Occasionally enjoying conversations with strangers over my lackluster skill or failure to utilize my platform for more contentious, emotionally evocative issues, I did have growing grass to watch. Nevertheless, his passionate decree did have my attention. Is it the current atmosphere of our society that encourages a need for argument or my lack of arousing pontification that causes the need for complaint? His opinion made me think, and not just about a method of escape.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every day we are immersed in an avalanche of adversity, the opportunity to disagree is plentiful, and the mind has no shortage of dread. It is by choice I avoid the crowded arena of controversy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My writing about the lighter side of life delves into the peculiarities that kindly remind us that we possibly have more in common than what drives us apart. To a weary world in need of something, sometimes the normalcy of nothing is best.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@ gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Sometimes the normalcy of nothing is best', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sometimes-the-normalcy-of-nothing-is-best', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:40:11', '2021-08-25 17:40:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51983', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51985, 4, '2021-08-25 13:42:19', '2021-08-25 17:42:19', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Thursday, and I’m in North Adams, Mass. It is early, temperate (60 degrees) and I’m looking out at the North Branch of the Hoosic River as it flows down from Vermont.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The North Branch is, at this point, contained and canalized in a 40-foot-wide concrete trough. This was responsive to a series of floods that carried multiple houses downstream. It was an expensive project in the 1950s, and there are some who now want to remove the slabs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This morning I have a map of Berkshire County and I’m looking at hiking trails; waterfalls; overlooks that require pulling-on my Vibram-soled, L.L. Bean boots. I am, at 76, wary of some terrain knowing that there are ascents beyond my lung capacity and muscle strength. But I love looking at the map and figuring-out the change of elevation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years ago I ran into a couple of women who were thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. They invited me to join them for 10 miles or so — mostly a descent from Mt. Greylock.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was fine for about 6 miles but developed a blister that grew to the size of a red-seeded table grape. That blister, later photographed, was sent out on the Internet to close friends underscoring my grit and capacity for pain when motivated by younger, female hikers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The women I was with came with a GIS device that gave them our exact location, elevation, profile of the trail ahead, ground speed and the number of Trump supporters in the neighboring county. I happened to have a map with contour lines and would say, “That’s the summit of Mt Prospect on our left. It’s 2690 ft. high.” After looking at their device they would say, “No, that’s Mt. Williams, the summit sacred to the Naumkeag Tribe, Northern Division, who own 5 casinos in 3 different states.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alright, I know that there are now, probably, Rolex-sized devices that not only give you surrounding geography, but will give you your heart rate, blood sugar, an EKG reading and a CT scan of your meniscus. I suspect there is probably an app that will connect you with the Cleveland Clinic and warn you — with a small, non-lethal electric shock — that your meniscus is about to tear and will summon a helicopter to get you off the mountain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Further, the app will say that the cost of the helicopter evacuation is $43,000 but your coverage is only $30,000.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OK Boomers, you get the point. Early on one should have been warned by the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources that this hike was beyond the ability of a 76-year-old male, and that there should have been a warning sign saying, “Hike this trail at your own risk, gramps!”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of which reminds me of the incredibly steep Pyramid at Chichen Itza in Mexico and the fact that there was no sign telling cargo shorts-wearing, black sock accessorized oldsters not to climb the Pyramid “without first consulting their medical provider.” There was, however, an ambulance and an EMS crew at the base of the Pyramid.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As I gazed upon the ambulance and crew it occurred to me that the Mexican concept of liability was different from that of the United States. The ambulance was, in essence, a signal that one should consider one’s knees before attempting to summit the top. Further, that one assumed the risk of injury if one walked past the EMS crew, the defibrillator and neck brace displayed for all to see.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of course most Mexicans know that their ancestors once conducted human sacrifice rituals atop this, and other, pyramids. They would march captives and virgins to the top, split-open their sternums, take a bite out of the heart, kidney or liver depending on dietary restrictions, then throw down the remaining body parts to the frantic, fevered, now-hungry crowd gathered below.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With this kind of DNA floating around, it is no wonder that most Mexicans expect little compassion from their government. It is no wonder their notion of governmental liability is more circumscribed and circumspect than our own.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And so this morning, I continue to contemplate my map, looking at trails that come with a view, with blueberry barrens, with a small waterfall where my wife and I can bathe after a couple of miles of trekking. But my focus is on the meandering brown lines and how close they are together. I thank the U.S. Geological Survey for that instruction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'This morning I continue to contemplate my map', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'this-morning-i-continue-to-contemplate-my-map', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:42:21', '2021-08-25 17:42:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51985', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51987, 4, '2021-08-25 13:43:55', '2021-08-25 17:43:55', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Jason Carnes</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fall means football season is finally here! The team is practicing diligently, and family and friends are ready to cheer them on. Putting in the extra work conditions a player for a winning season. Here are five high tech gadgets that can help athletes improve their performance:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Smart Fan</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Training outside in the southern heat can be unbearable. A smart neck fan detects temperatures and provides an all-around breeze accordingly. These devices are lightweight and comfortable. The c-shape prevents the fan from slipping off during activity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wearable monitor</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many wearable devices on the market monitor activity, heart rate, oxygen, steps, and other insightful data. Smart socks, watches, vests, armbands are all designed to be worn comfortably while collecting crucial data to help athletes improve their performance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Smart weights</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A whole set of dumbbells takes up a lot of space at home. If you want the ability to train at home, but have limited space, adjustable weights are a more condensed solution. Adjustable dumbbells offer a spectrum of weights while only taking up the space of one.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Smart jump rope</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Endurance is key to making a strong player. Jumping rope is said to be one of the most effective and efficient ways to practice cardio. A smart jump rope syncs to an app on your smartphone to track your workout data. Analytics help you understand your exercise habits and track your progress.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Smart foam roller</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recovery is a critical part of training. Using a foam roller on muscles helps them recover after an intense workout. A smart foam roller takes recovery to the next level by adding vibration to help relieve soreness and loosen muscles. It also can increase flexibility and circulation widening a player\'s range of motion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Connected devices that utilize wi-fi require a strong internet connection to perform properly. Make sure you are getting the speed you need by calling your local internet service provider.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Jason Carnes is the General Manager of Hargray.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '5 high tech tools to improve performance this football season', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5-high-tech-tools-to-improve-performance-this-football-season', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:43:56', '2021-08-25 17:43:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51987', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51989, 4, '2021-08-25 13:46:43', '2021-08-25 17:46:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Prep coach Dave Adams was faced with the formidable task of replacing Tommy Stauffer and Carson King entering the home opener against John Paul II.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two touchdowns and 237 yards later, he found his answer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Junior running back Loncelle Daley delivered a breakout performance on the ground and on the defensive line Friday, propelling the Dolphins to an impressive 38-16 season-opening home victory over John Paul II.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our game plan was to keep it on the ground, move the chains, and run the clock, and we did that,” Adams said. “Loncelle broke out, Tristan Bonomo managed the game, and it was a good, boring, run-the-clock victory.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A spectacular punt return ignited the Dolphins offense in the opening quarter, as Gunner Askeland sped 45 yards to the JPII 6 before senior transfer Jake Rodney-Brown introduced himself to his home fans with a 2-yard touchdown run. Then senior kicker Trevor Weldon struck from downtown, nailing a 48-yard field goal to extend the lead to 10-0.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Golden Warriors found their groove on the ensuing drive, going 80 yards in nine plays as quarterback Christian Tilton came up clutch on fourth-and-1 to sneak into the end zone before trimming the lead to 10-8 on a two-point try. But Hilton Head Prep quickly snatched the momentum back thanks to a 29-yard burst by the new Dolphin signal-caller Bonomo and a 1-yard TD plunge from Daley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then the Dolphins defense stepped up, as AJ Barger picked off Tilton to set up a second Weldon field goal. John Paul II quickly ran out of time to muster a last-minute drive and found themselves with a 21-8 halftime deficit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Prep’s offense went right back to work to begin the third period, as the Dolphins run game continually dominated a young JPII defensive line. Rodney-Brown plowed through a tackle to finish off the initial drive of the half with a 20-yard carry and his second score of the afternoon.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tilton executed a brilliant desperation pitch to Jackson Ogden in an attempt to cut into the 28-8 lead, but a hungry Dolphins defense forced a fumble to wipe away the scoring threat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fourth quarter began with a sloppy start, as both offenses spilled the football and turned it over on consecutive plays. Then Loncelle Daley happened. The junior turned on the jets, evaded a horde of defenders on the left sideline, and dealt a sensational stiff-arm on his way to the end zone for a majestic 67-yard touchdown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In the first half, he broke one up the middle, and all Loncelle had to do was make one move and he scores,” Adams said. “At halftime, I told him to use his skills. I don’t know if he thought about that when he made that stiff-arm, but he did something I’ve never seen him do before.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was lightning in a bottle from a junior who just learned the position, and it gave the Dolphins a commanding 35-8 lead. Weldon’s incredible day wasn’t done, as the senior struck again with a third field goal from 35 yards out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden found the end zone in the dying minutes for JPII, but it was much too late as Bonomo ran down the rest of the clock to seal a dominant home opener victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tilton was solid for the Golden Warriors in his inaugural start under center, racking up 101 yards and a score while passing for 61 yards. Tony Hill impressed as a versatile playmaker, totaling 46 rushing yards in limited action and hauling in a 26-yard pass. Ogden picked up right where he left off a season ago, rushing for 47 yards and a touchdown on the ground alongside a 25-yard catch. Michael Carbone was outstanding at linebacker with 13 tackles and three for loss, while Peter Hughes put together a monstrous 14-tackle performance at defensive end.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Prep (1-0) hosts Colleton Prep on Friday, while John Paul II (0-1) opens region play at Orangeburg Prep.<br><br><em>Above: Hilton Head Prep junior running back Loncelle Daley rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns Friday, propelling the Dolphins to a 38-16 season-opening home win over John Paul II. Photo by Justin Jarrertt.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Daley dazzles as Dolphins dominate Golden Warriors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'daley-dazzles-as-dolphins-dominate-golden-warriors', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:46:45', '2021-08-25 17:46:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51989', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(51991, 4, '2021-08-25 13:49:56', '2021-08-25 17:49:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Above: The Royals were crowned the champions of the 2021 Beaufort County Adult Baseball League’s summer season with a 3-0 victory over the Red Snappers on Thursday, August 19, at Burton Wells Park. Red Snappers shortstop John Mahan tries to stop a base hit from going into the outfield during the fourth inning. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":51949,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08182021-Adult-Baseball-1-0850.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08182021-Adult-Baseball-1-0850-1024x776.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51949\"/></a><figcaption>Braves shortstop Tyler Wester shows the ball to the umpire after he tagged an Athletics base runner out to end the third inning Wednesday night at Burton Wells Park. The game decided which team finished third in the 2021 Summer Beaufort County Adult Baseball League. The Braves won the game, 2-0.\nPhotos by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'SEASON FINALE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'season-finale', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:49:58', '2021-08-25 17:49:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51991', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(51993, 4, '2021-08-25 13:51:31', '2021-08-25 17:51:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High got the job done on the ground and put together a dominant defensive effort to open the season with a 28-8 home win over Richmond Hill on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Amariee Morris rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns, Tyler Haley added a rushing touchdown, and Zack Talbert’s strip and 54-yard fumble return for a score capped off an outstanding performance from the two-time defending Region 7-4A champion Eagles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Wildcats weren’t at full strength for the border battle, as several key players did not suit up due to COVID-19 protocols, including quarterback Ty Goldrick. The short-handed offense had little success against a strong defensive front for Beaufort led by Eamon Smalls and Alvin Wilson, who controlled the line of scrimmage.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Haley capped off the game’s first scoring drive with a 1-yard plunge for the only scoring of the first quarter, but Morris got rolling in the second. The speedy senior bounced around the left side and went 21 yards to the end zone to make it 14-0, and he added a 2-yard touchdown run to make it 21-6 in the third quarter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s defense pitched a shutout — the Wildcats’ only scoring came on a kickoff return touchdown and a safety after pinning the Eagles at the 1 — and Talbert provided the punctuation for an impressive outing, stripping the ball and going 54 yards for a score to thwart a promising drive that could have gotten the Wildcats back in it and sealing the win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort (1-0) takes on another Georgia foe Friday, traveling to Effingham County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort dominant in border battle vs. Richmond Hill', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-dominant-in-border-battle-vs-richmond-hill', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:51:33', '2021-08-25 17:51:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51993', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(51998, 4, '2021-08-25 13:57:28', '2021-08-25 17:57:28', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Senior RB scores 4 of his 6 TDs in 4th-quarter comeback over Calhoun County</strong><br><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SEABROOK – With Whale Branch trailing Calhoun County, 44-26, at the start of the fourth quarter at home Friday night, senior running back Joseph Hicks, the Warriors’ best offensive player, should have expected to figure heavily in the final 12 minutes if his team was to have a chance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He only touched the ball four times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was enough.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hicks scored touchdowns on his only four touches of the fourth quarter – four of his six touchdowns – to lead Class 1A No. 4 Whale Branch (1-0) to an improbable 54-50 come-from-behind victory over the Calhoun County Saints (0-1).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hicks scored on runs of 50, 25 and 8 yards before his 66-yard kickoff return with 1:26 remaining finally gave the Warriors the lead. Then they held on for their lives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We knew they couldn’t stop the counter … we ran three consecutive counters in the second half and we scored three touchdowns,” Whale Branch head coach Jerry Hatcher said. “But they’d get the ball right back and they’d go bam, bam, bam.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And they did.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On their final drive, the Saints used two pass interference penalties and a 24-yard completion from Russell Brunson Jr. to Jamavie Glover to work their way to the Whale Branch 12 with 33 seconds remaining.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We can’t play football like that,” Hatcher said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Justen Brunson’s 7-yard run put them in a third-and-3 situation at the Warriors 5 with just 17 seconds left.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Taking a big chance, Calhoun County kept the ball on the ground. But Russell Brunson was stopped after gaining just a yard.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a late start to the clock helped the Saints line up in time for one last play. But then Russell Brunson made a mental error. Failing to realize it was fourth down, he grounded the ball to stop the clock instead of running a play, turning the ball over on downs to the Warriors with 6 seconds left.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It shows we can push through, we can finish,” Hicks said. “We’re all brothers. We were telling each other on the field, keep your head up, be ready for the next play.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hicks, a preseason First-Team All-Lowco selection, got his senior year started with authority. He carried the ball just 10 times but piled up 178 yards and four touchdowns. He added two kickoff returns – 76 and 66 yards – for scores, as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m blessed,” Hicks said. “If it wasn’t for God, it wouldn’t happen.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Hicks is a stud,” Hatcher said. “I can’t get anybody to come look at him. But it’s because he doesn’t have that ‘breakaway speed.’ Well, speed must be relative. You didn’t see anyone catch him tonight, did you?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sophomore Mason Griffin (two carries, 44 yards) added a 31-yard touchdown run for a Warriors offense that, outside of Hicks, was lackluster. The team amassed 268 yards on the ground on 30 carries, and starting quarterback Kai’Shawn Jenkins completed just one pass, though he showed a good arm, for 15 yards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":51953,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08202021-Whale-Branch-football-2-1170.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/08202021-Whale-Branch-football-2-1170-1024x758.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51953\"/></a><figcaption><em>Whale Branch defensive tackle Xavier Chaplin drags down a Calhoun County ball carrier during the first half of the Warriors’ 54-50 win Friday night at home. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em><br></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The pass protection is not what it should be,” Hatcher said. “And we’ve got two (quarterbacks) that can get the ball there. We’ve just got to get it protected better.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jenkins also lost two fumbles, including one on one of the strangest plays in recent memory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On first down from the Whale Branch 35, Jenkins tried to field a low snap and simply couldn’t pick it up. The pocket collapsed, and everyone swarmed to the ball. By the time Calhoun County’s Devin Bull actually wrapped it up in the end zone, the ball had been touched and nearly recovered by at least dozen players.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On special teams, Warriors sophomore wide receiver Keith Chisholm opened the game with an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the first of Whale Branch’s three kickoff return scores.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Whale Branch defense essentially shut down the Saints running game, holding them to an unspectacular 131 yards on 37 carries. But until his mental error at the end, senior quarterback Russell Brunson Jr. was a thorn in their side, completing 11 of 23 passes for 293 yards and big touchdowns of 53 and 32 yards. Seven of his 11 completions went for more than 20 yards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s the first game of the year,” Hatcher said. “You always want something bad to show (the kids) as a coach. And we got it. We’ll show them this and tell them the world is coming to an end. We’ll fire ’em up.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em><br><br><em>Top photo: Whale Branch running back Joseph Hicks, center, scored four touchdowns in the fourth quarter against the Calhoun County Saints on Friday night to boost the Warriors to a come-from-behind 54-50 win at home Friday night. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Hicks leads Whale Branch to improbable win', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hicks-leads-whale-branch-to-improbable-win', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:57:30', '2021-08-25 17:57:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=51998', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52000, 4, '2021-08-25 13:59:12', '2021-08-25 17:59:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Lisa Mejia, R.D.N., Nutrition Service, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Collagen and biotin supplements appear to be getting more attention in the media for promoting healthy aging, along with joint and bone health. However, it is important to understand what collagen and biotin are and what research is available to support these claims.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Collagen is concentrated in bones, ligaments, tendons, skin, blood vessels and internal organs. It helps provide elasticity and strength. As you age, you begin to lose the collagen within your body, and it becomes harder for you to make more.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At least 30% of your body\'s protein content is made from collagen. Collagen is made from four amino acids, which are the building blocks for protein: proline, glycline, lysine and hydroxyproline. These amino acids are grouped together in a form known as a triple helix, and that is what makes up collagen. For this triple helix to be formed, you need to have enough vitamin C, zinc, copper and manganese in your diet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Within the human body, 29 types of collagens have been identified, with three types making up the vast majority.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are the types you\'ll usually find in a collagen supplement:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Type I&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This type is found in bones, ligaments, tendons and skin for elasticity and strength. The supplement source comes from bovine and fish.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Type II&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This type is cartilage. The supplement source comes from chicken cartilage and joint.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Type III&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This type is found alongside type I in skin, blood vessels and internal organs. The supplement source comes from bovine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are planning to take a collagen supplement, either in liquid or powder form, it is important to mention that the triple helix that makes up collagen is unable to be absorbed in its whole form. It will first be broken down into individual amino acids within the gastrointestinal tract before reaching the bloodstream. The body will then reassemble and form new proteins where it sees necessary and for a use it feels is needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These new proteins may not contain the same amino acids that were initially ingested in the collagen supplement, and it is unknown if these restructured proteins will target the area a supplement manufacturer is advertising. Therefore, it is undetermined at this time if the body will use a collagen supplement that is purported to help skin, hair, nail and joint support to actually make collagen that would do so. In addition, limited large and long-term randomized control trials support the use and recommendation for collagen supplements for the general public.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From a general health perspective, it is important to ensure adequate protein within your diet. As you age, your protein needs increase slightly to maintain lean body mass. Consuming foods that contain the primary amino acids that make up collagen may help support skin, hair, nail and joint health as you age.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These foods are good sources of glycine, proline, lysine and hydroxyproline:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bone broth.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unflavored gelatin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dairy, especially parmesan cheese.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Legumes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Non-genetically modified soy, such as tofu.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spirulina.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Animal sources, such as red meat, poultry, pork, fish and eggs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To support the formation of collagen, it is also important to ensure adequate intake of foods that contain vitamin C, zinc, copper and manganese. These nutrients can be found by eating a varied diet rich in fruits and vegetables, including green leafy and root vegetables, along with nuts and seeds — especially hemp, pumpkin and cashews.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, being mindful of what can damage collagen production is important. Such factors include excess sugar intake, smoking, sun exposure or ultraviolet light, and environmental pollutants.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Biotin is a form of the vitamin B7 that helps enzymes break down fats, carbohydrates and protein. While it has been marketed for healthier hair, skin and nails, there is no evidence that taking additional biotin will achieve these claims.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Taking biotin in supplement form may only benefit those with an underlying medical condition that interferes with biotin or those with alcoholism who can be deficient. For the general population, adequate biotin intake of 30 micrograms per day can be achieved from diet alone without the need for supplementation. Biotin can be found in salmon, avocado, sweet potato, pork, and nuts and seeds.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High doses of biotin — 10–300 milligrams per day — can provide false high or low blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, vitamin D and troponin. Therefore, it is important to let your health care provider know if you are taking a biotin supplement — or any supplement.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-collagen-and-biotin-supplements/ <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'COLLAGEN AND BIOTIN SUPPLEMENTS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'collagen-and-biotin-supplements', '', '', '2021-08-25 13:59:14', '2021-08-25 17:59:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52000', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52002, 4, '2021-08-25 14:02:52', '2021-08-25 18:02:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mayo Clinic Staff&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even the pickiest eaters seldom need to be coerced into eating a bowl of strawberries or raspberries. After all, berries are nature\'s candy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fortunately, berries are as healthy as they are delicious. Whether you\'re adding a handful of blueberries to your breakfast cereal or tossing a few strawberries into your smoothie, adding berries to your diet is a win-win.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Berries are small fruits with even smaller seeds and can be eaten whole without peeling or pitting. Some common berries include blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. But there are many other types of berries, like acai berries, boysenberries, cloudberries, cranberries, currants, elderberries, gooseberries and wolfberries — also known as goji berries.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Why are berries so good for you?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a rule, all berries are nutritious. Consider these powerful health benefits:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Berries help improve your cholesterol levels and lower your blood sugar levels. </strong>You can thank all the fiber for that. Just 1 cup of raspberries or blackberries contains around 8 grams (grams) of fiber. One cup of blueberries or strawberries has around 3 grams of fiber. (In comparison, a packet of instant oatmeal contains 4 grams of fiber.) And despite their sweet taste, berries generally have a low glycemic load. This means that they digest fairly slowly due to their fiber content, which keeps the bump in blood sugar—and your insulin response—modest after eating them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Berries pack a vitamin and mineral punch. </strong>Berries provide an array of vitamins, including vitamin A, the B vitamins, and vitamins C and K. And minerals? Look no further for healthy amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Berries have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects — and more. </strong>Berries are high in phytonutrients, plant chemicals that have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Some of the best berry phytonutrients are anthocyanins—which are the pigments that give berries their color. Berry antioxidants and phytonutrients also help fight infection and boost the immune system, improve blood vessel function, cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and protect nerve cells and the brain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Berries may reduce your risk of heart attack. </strong>Research suggests that a few weekly servings of anthocyanin-rich berries, like strawberries and blueberries, may significantly reduce your risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease. They may also delay cognitive decline associated with aging and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.mayoclinic. org/connected-care/why-eat-berries-let-us-count-the-ways/ cpt-20247634?mc_id=us&amp;utm_ source=enewsletter&amp;utm_medium=en&amp;utm_content=general&amp;utm_ campaign=mayoclinic&amp;geo=national&amp;placementsite=enterprise&amp;invsrc=patloy&amp;cauid=119484&nbsp;<br><br><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":52003,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-25-at-2.00.54-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-25-at-2.00.54-PM-1024x526.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52003\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exclusive content from CARE magazine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Why eat berries? Let us count the ways', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'why-eat-berries-let-us-count-the-ways', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:03:14', '2021-08-25 18:03:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52002', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(52006, 4, '2021-08-25 14:05:50', '2021-08-25 18:05:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One study in the <em>Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis </em>notes that the evidence suggests that people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), do not have an increased risk of COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>However, there are some factors for people with IBD to consider.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, some treatments for IBD may suppress the immune system, putting a person at greater risk of infections such as SARS-CoV-2. This includes drugs such as:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>immunomodulators, including methotrexate, azathioprine, and 6-mercaptopurine&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Janus kinase inhibitors, such as tofacitinib&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>long-term steroids, such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, and methylprednisolone&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>anti-tumor necrosis factor biologics, including infliximab, adalimumab, and golimumab&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>other biologic drugs, such as vedolizumab and ustekinumab&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These drugs may suppress the immune system to help control IBD symptoms. However, this same function may also put people at greater risk of COVID-19 or its complications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone taking these types of drugs should not stop taking them without consulting a doctor first. Stopping medication abruptly may cause symptom flare-ups.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A study in <em>The Lancet Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology </em>notes that people whose conditions are stable should continue taking their medications. Anyone who is uncertain about their treatment or who is experiencing a symptom flare-up should contact their doctor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone who had previously scheduled surgeries or endoscopies should consider postponing these during the COVID-19 pandemic. They should discuss all options with a doctor in each case.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other people who may be at higher risk of COVID-19 include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pregnant women&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>people over the age of 65&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>people with active-stage IBD who are at risk of malnutrition&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>those with other underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person with IBD who also fits into one or more of these categories may be at greater risk of infection.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Complications&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone with IBD who starts experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 — such as a fever, a dry cough, or shortness of breath — should call their doctor to discuss their treatment options.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some people may experience a worsening of IBD symptoms if they have COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although the most common symptoms of COVID-19 occur in the airways, a study in <em>The Lancet Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology </em>notes that around 4–6% of people with COVID-19 experience digestive symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In people with IBD who already experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, this may mean a worsening of symptoms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Severe complications from the disease may include difficulty breathing that requires medical intervention. Also, in cases where the infection worsens diarrhea, the person may also be at increased risk of malnutrition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone who experiences symptoms such as shortness of breath, a constant pressure in the chest, or a bluish tint to the skin of their face or lips needs emergency medical care. <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Are people with IBD at higher risk of COVID-19?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'are-people-with-ibd-at-higher-risk-of-covid-19', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:05:52', '2021-08-25 18:05:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52006', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52008, 4, '2021-08-25 14:07:10', '2021-08-25 18:07:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Helping student athletes avoid heat illness&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fall sports practices are in full swing despite hot and humid Lowcountry summer weather.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So how do we keep kids safe from heat illness when temperatures rise?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adam Keating, MD, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, said hydration is key.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We do think that hydrating is one of the most important things that kids can do when they’re exercising in heat,” he said. “And, in general, for athletes in high intensity exercise, we want them drinking before they are thirsty and hydrating before that, as well as regular cooling down and hydration afterwards.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Risk for heat illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, is highest when kids exercise in hot, humid weather.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Symptoms of heat illness include nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion. If untreated, heat illness can be deadly.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dehydration increases the risk of heat-related illness. Signs of dehydration include thirst, headache, dizziness and fatigue.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When caught early, dehydration can be easily treated with fluids.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, Dr. Keating said getting ahead of the heat is best.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He recommends taking frequent breaks, removing pads to cool down and drinking plenty of fluids.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The vast majority of the time, water is going to be adequate to hydrate the athletes but if you’re doing very vigorous activity for probably greater than an hour with high intensity, then a sports drink may help out to help replenish some of those electrolytes,” advised Dr. Keating.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Keating said it’s important for kids to pay attention to early signs of dehydration. He said kids should know it’s okay to speak up and tell their coach if they’re not feeling well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service <br><br>Exclusive Content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'careTALK©', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'caretalk-4', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:07:12', '2021-08-25 18:07:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52008', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52010, 4, '2021-08-25 14:09:03', '2021-08-25 18:09:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jasmine rice is a fragrant side dish in many Thai and Asian dishes, and people more commonly eat it in its refined, white form. However, consuming high carbohydrate foods, such as white rice, in excess has links with health conditions, including obesity and an increased risk of disease. Therefore, choosing whole grain varieties is more beneficial to health.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whole grain rice has more beneficial nutrients than white rice, as it can help someone feel more full, while their body is more able to balance their energy. However, all types of rice can contain toxic arsenic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jasmine rice originated in Thailand. Local people refer to it as Thai Hom Mali Rice, and they have developed superior varieties since a local farmer discovered it in 1945.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An aromatic amino aldehyde gene gives jasmine rice its distinctive flavor and fragrance, and it cooks to a soft, fluffy texture.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People use white jasmine rice more commonly, but brown varieties are also available. Uncooked white grains have a polished, clear, and glossy appearance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jasmine rice is suitable for Asian dishes such as Thai stir-fries, congee, and rice puddings.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nutritional profile&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The nutrition profile of jasmine rice is similar to regular white rice, with comparable amounts of calories, macronutrients, and calcium.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 150 gram (g) serving of cooked white jasmine rice has the following nutrients:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nutrient Amount&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>per cooked&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>150g serving&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Energy 200 kcal&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Protein 4 g&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fat less than a&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>gram&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Carbohydrate 46 g&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fiber 1.05 g&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calcium 19.5 mg&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, whole grain rice varieties contain beneficial nutrients, such as magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rice is a high carbohydrate food, so the health risks and benefits of eating it are similar to those of other carbohydrates. People can include carbohydrates as part of a nutritious diet, but if they eat too much of this food type and perform little physical activity, they may increase their weight as well as their risk of chronic diseases.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Brown or white rice?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The health benefits of jasmine rice depend on whether it is white or whole grain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>White rice is polished, and manufacturers remove the germ and bran from the grains, making it a refined grain. Conversely, whole grain rice contains these beneficial parts of the grain, which add fiber to someone’s diet and can slow down the release of blood sugar.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The American Diabetes Association (ADA) advises that white rice typically has a high glycemic index and glycemic load, which can cause spikes in blood glucose. Additionally, the ADA indicates that populations that eat more refined grains, such as white rice, have a higher risk of diabetes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In contrast, brown jasmine rice contains fiber that helps slow the digestion of carbs in the body.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, according to data from the USDA Food Data Center, brown jasmine rice has slightly more protein and fiber compared to white, but it does not contain the calcium that white rice does. Additionally, antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, which protect the body from free radicals, are also higher in whole grain rice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025, although Americans meet recommendations for total grain intakes, 98% fall below what the government recommends for whole grains, while 74% exceed limits for refined grains.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Health experts recommend that people include whole grains in their diet because research links them to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, and other chronic diseases.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Arsenic in rice&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rice contains arsenic, a neurotoxic substance that can cause cancer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2016 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report on arsenic in rice and rice products advised that the risk of cancer increases with rice consumption and that unborn babies are susceptible to adverse health effects from maternal intake.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, the report highlights that eliminating rice and rice products from the diets of infants and children under the age of 6 years could reduce their lifetime cancer risk by 6% and 23%, respectively.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the FDA advises that rinsing rice has a variable impact on reducing arsenic content but also reduces enriched B vitamins and iron.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, the FDA notes that they need to conduct more research to obtain additional information about the risk of arsenic in rice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summary&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jasmine rice has a distinctive aroma and flavor that makes it suitable for Thai and other Asian dishes. Most people use the white variety of jasmine rice, a refined carbohydrate with a high glycemic index.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, eating too many refined carbohydrates has associations with certain health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, but including whole grains in the diet has health benefits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Therefore, it is best when choosing rice to opt for whole grain options to reduce the risk of adverse health conditions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, rice contains arsenic, which is toxic to the body. It may be beneficial for infants and children under 6 years old to limit their rice consumption and rice products. A pregnant person can also pass on these toxic compounds to their fetus, so they should be mindful of how much rice they eat.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-jasmine-rice-healthy?utm_source=Sailthru%20 Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_ campaign=MNT%20Daily%20 News&amp;utm_con tent=2021-08-20 </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&amp;apid=37763034&amp;rvid=3424e32faa971ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614ad3f53b1cc99363570ba22#arsenic-in-rice&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What is jasmine rice and how healthy is it?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-is-jasmine-rice-and-how-healthy-is-it', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:09:05', '2021-08-25 18:09:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52010', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(52012, 4, '2021-08-25 14:10:30', '2021-08-25 18:10:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., fourth Friday of each month. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers tours to the public. Tours begin at the amphitheater (Paris Avenue), and you will be guided through the rookery, viewing the many varieties of birds and wildlife and learning the benefits of this stormwater system &amp; working organic laboratory. Tours will be conducted by Master Naturalist Jill Moore from Moore To Life. Those interested in attending, reserve a spot by email at katkatbray@gmail.com. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org , Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Virtually Speaking: Piracy in the Lowcountry</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, online. Mark Hanna, Associate Professor of History at UC-San Diego navigates patrons through the history of pirates in the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry. The event will be streamed at www.facebook.com/MorrisHeritageCenter. For more information, call 843-284-9227 or visit www.MorrisHeritageCenter.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal fireworks</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, The Sands Beach, Port Royal. Sunset is at 7:44 p.m. the show will begin shortly thereafter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Street Music on Paris Avenue</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., between 9th and 10th streets on Paris Avenue, downtown Port Royal. Free and open to the public. Bring you own chairs. Schedule: Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 4 – Wayne Baker Brooks; Saturday, Sept. 18 – Big Al &amp; The Heavyweights.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club June meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. The topic is Spanish Mackerel. Captain Jason Woodham of MerriKohlOutfitters.com will discuss Tarpen and local by catches. This will include inshore and close by offshore locations, rods and reels, special rigs, and baits of choice. Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are drawing sponsors. Weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Charlie Depalo won the monthly $50 drawing for July. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters Guild meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11 via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more information, call 843-530-1244.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, Beaufort. Join the Christian Women’s Connection for an elegant meal, pre-holiday season shopping, and program entitles “So What’s Normal Anyway?” With beautiful decorating themes, home decorator Debby Morris will demonstrate how to look at life in new and unexpected ways. Her two books \"Celebrate the Season\" and \"Joyful Journey Through Advent\" will be available, along with samples of her Advent recipes. We joyfully begin the 2021-22 year of outreach among women of the Lowcountry. Cost is $28 and must be prepaid by Sept. 8 to “CWC Bluffton,” care of Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton, SC 29909. For details, contact Julie at 602-750-5465 or Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., every third Thursday each month, downtown Beaufort. Recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort. Entertainment schedule: Thursday, Sept. 16 – Wayne Graberbauer; Thursday, Oct. 21 – Alan Price; Thursday, Nov. 18 – Nick Poulin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>OctoPRfest</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Admission is free. Local chefs, restaurants and food trucks will prepare German-inspired dishes such as brats, pretzels and American food favorites which can be washed down with a variety of craft, imported and domestic beers. Live musical acts include The Rhinelanders who will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rhinelanders specialize in fun, German-inspired music, beer drinking songs, the Alp horn (Ricola music) and ballroom dance tunes. Traveling from Nashville to perform from 2:30 to 5 p.m. is the Dark Waters Project. The band plays what they like to call “Darkgrass,” a blend of multiple genres influenced by bluegrass and alternative rock. Other entertainment includes approximately 60 classic vehicles courtesy of the Beaufort Classic Car &amp; Truck Club and a family-fun Kids Zone. In addition, there will be a Lowcountry artisan/craft fair area. The event takes place in the heart of the Old Village of Port Royal. No pets. For more information on the event as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee or as a vendor, visit www.portroyalova.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry boil to benefit Lowcountry Legal Volunteers</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, Community Beer Garden at The Sands in Port Royal. A Lowcountry boil featuring live music will support a local nonprofit that provides free legal representation to those in need. Tickets are $50 and include all-you-can eat Lowcountry boil catered by Sea Eagle Market and live music provided by The Cluster Shucks, a Beaufort-based bluegrass-rock band comprised of Jason Ward, Ben Coppage and Worth Liipfert. Lowcountry Legal Volunteers are located at 108 Traders Cross in Okatie. To learn more about Lowcountry Legal Volunteers or to buy a ticket, visit lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org. Sponsorships for the Lowcountry boil are still available by calling 843-815-1570 or by emailing Beverly Bauman at beverly@lclv.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>29th Annual Beaufort County Youth Conference</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, virtually on Zoom. This years theme: \"This Is America. Quest for the Best.\" Planned by teens for teens, the conference includes workshops, entertainment, door prizes and T-shirts will be available for middle and high school participants. Contact Carrie Major at 843-812-4399 or Janie W. Brown at 843-592-0013 for more information. Register on the Beaufort County Youth Conference Facebook page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-67', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:10:32', '2021-08-25 18:10:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52012', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52014, 4, '2021-08-25 14:11:50', '2021-08-25 18:11:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council Member Alice Howard (District 4) and State Representative Shannon Erickson (SC House District 124) will host a community meeting Thursday, Aug. 26, for residents of Shell Point to discuss the recently conducted drainage study.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Stormwater staff, S.C. DOT representatives and Town of Port Royal staff members will be available to answer questions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, at Shell Point Baptist Church, 871 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A separate meeting will be held in September for the residents of Shell Point to discuss items of concern unrelated to stormwater drainage. The meeting is open to the general public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Howard by email at ahoward@bcgov.net; by phone at 843-255-2202 (office) or 843-986-7403 (mobile); or by mail c/o Clerk to Council at Beaufort County, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, S.C. 29901.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Councilwoman Howard, state rep Erickson to host meeting on Shell Point drainage', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'councilwoman-howard-state-rep-erickson-to-host-meeting-on-shell-point-drainage', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:11:52', '2021-08-25 18:11:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52014', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52016, 4, '2021-08-25 14:13:36', '2021-08-25 18:13:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The S.C. Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (SC AAP), along with State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell and State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman, urged parents at a press conference held Tuesday, Aug. 17, to send children to school wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC AAP is a network of more than 700 pediatricians of all pediatric specialties across South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“As their pediatricians, we know that children need so many things that school offers – education and learning, socialization, mental health services and counseling, activities, nutrition and protective services,” SC APP President and physician Dr. Robert Saul said. “We saw what happened last year during the school lockdown during the height of the pandemic and we do not want to see that happen again. We want our children back in schools. However, if we want our children to stay in school, we must take measures to keep them safe and healthy.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When it comes to your child’s health, please do not rely on social media. Ask a healthcare expert who knows you and your child — your pediatrician,” pediatrician and past President of the SC AAP Dr. Debbie Greenhouse said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC AAP continued to stress the following CDC and DHEC recommendations:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Children younger than vaccination age should be in masks when inside and in proximity with others, including in schools and on buses.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– In a non-household group of both vaccinated and unvaccinated children (and/or adults), everyone should be masked when in close proximity for maximum protection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Vaccination for eligible children and adults, along with masking, greatly reduces risks of transmitting the highly contagious Delta variant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children aged 12 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a vaccination appointment visit scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite public perception, anyone can be infected with COVID-19. To date, more than 4 million children and adolescents have been infected with the virus in the United States. Last week alone, positive cases in more than 92,000 children were reported in the U.S. The risk of death from COVID-19 among children is low.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the virus can cause serious disease and long-term adverse health effects. Thousands have been hospitalized and several hundred children have lost their lives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is not an ‘old person’s disease.’ We are seeing patients of all ages,” associate professor and pediatrician Dr. Annie Andrews said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a parent of two children with chronic pulmonary disease, Leslie Jackson knows the reality of wearing masks to protect her children all too well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Medically complex families like ours know firsthand that masks are one of the best defenses for us. This is just part of our lives,” Jackson said. “But with COVID-19 it’ll take more than just masking ourselves and our children to survive this virus. We need our community to help protect us too.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bell, the top epidemiologist in the state, has been at the forefront of the COVID response in South Carolina since the pandemic began. That includes her work at DHEC to increase vaccination rates across the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"I’ve said this hundreds of times since Dec. 14 when COVID-19 vaccines first became available in South Carolina: high vaccination coverage is the only way out of this pandemic,\" Bell said. \"We strongly urge everyone, ages 12 and up, to get vaccinated. This prevents illness and death in those vaccinated and reduces spread to protect those who are too young to be vaccinated. We have to do more to bring this pandemic under control, and we have to do it now. The solutions are immediately within our grasp.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC AAP urges parents to send children to school in masks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-aap-urges-parents-to-send-children-to-school-in-masks', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:13:38', '2021-08-25 18:13:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52016', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52018, 4, '2021-08-25 14:15:04', '2021-08-25 18:15:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Planning Commission is ready to present Envision Beaufort County – 2040 County Comprehensive Plan to County Council after 17 months of work.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The process started in March of 2020, with the community shaping the original draft. Over the last 17 months, we received very detailed and thoughtful inputs from the community that help us ensure the 2040 County Comprehensive plan meets the needs, goals, and vision of our citizens,” Chairman of the Planning Commission Ed Pappas said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In conjunction with the County Planning Department, the Planning Commission had numerous surveys to capture public thoughts and several virtual and in-person meetings to discuss the draft document.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The County is incorporating the final edits to the Comprehensive Plan and will be ready to present it to County Council for consideration and debate this fall,” Acting Director of the Beaufort County Community Development Department Robert Merchant said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The final version of the Comprehensive Plan will be available for review Aug. 31. The revisions to the draft proposal do not change the fundamental concepts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The final document will be presented for approval to the Planning Commission Thursday, Sept. 9. If approved, the Natural Resource Committee will review it Monday, Oct. 4. The First Reading of the plan will be at the County Council meeting Oct. 11. The final vote on the plan will be Nov. 8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, go to https://www.envisionbeaufortcounty.com/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County Council to debate Envision Beaufort soon', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-council-to-debate-envision-beaufort-soon', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:15:07', '2021-08-25 18:15:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52018', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52020, 4, '2021-08-25 14:17:31', '2021-08-25 18:17:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter recently earned three awards from the national sorority. The local alumnae were recognized for programming, community service and other achievements during the sorority’s virtual Biennial Convention.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Low Country KDs won the Alumnae Achievement Award, presented to only eight of the top alumnae chapters in the United States. It’s the chapter’s fourth Achievement Award since it was founded in 2009.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The local Kappa Deltas also earned the top award for Programming Excellence for in-person and virtual meetings held over the past two years. Programs ranged from virtual wine tastings and holiday decorating to walking tours of Old Town Bluffton and Comedy Nights on Hilton Head.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, the KDs were named one of the top 10 chapters in the country participating in “Shamrock Projects” to raise funds for child abuse prevention. This year the Low Country KDs held Beach Walk to benefit CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention of Beaufort). In the past 12 years, Kappa Deltas have contributed thousands of dollars to the local nonprofit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Low Country KD Alumnae Chapter is a diverse group of community-minded women, who live in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Okatie, Ridgeland and Beaufort. The Low Country Chapter is one of 225 active Kappa Delta alumnae chapters across the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Low Country KD AC was named the Outstanding New Alumnae Chapter in 2010. For more information, email kdjeanette@aol.com or visit lowcountry.kappadelta.org or FaceBook at Low Country, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter.<br><br><em>Above: Members of the Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter display their fish printing creations, made at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center in Okatie. The activity is an example of the type of programming that earned the chapter the top award for Programming Excellence at the recent KD National Convention. The local KDs were also were recognized for participating in “Shamrock Projects,” raising funds for Child Abuse Prevention of Beaufort, and were one of eight chapters in the United States to win the prestigious Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award. Submitted photo.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Low Country Kappa Delta Chapter wins 3 national awards', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'low-country-kappa-delta-chapter-wins-3-national-awards', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:17:33', '2021-08-25 18:17:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52020', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52022, 4, '2021-08-25 14:19:33', '2021-08-25 18:19:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Five classroom teachers have been named as finalists for Beaufort County’s 2021-2022 District Teacher of the Year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The finalists are Oana Bejan, special education teacher at Hilton Head Island High School; Ann Buckley, special education teacher at Hilton Head Island Middle School; Christopher Crabb, dance teacher at Mossy Oaks Elementary School; Lynne Sunday, Media Specialist at H.E. McCracken Middle School; and Aimee Whitesell, biology teacher at Battery Creek High School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Superintendent Frank Rodriguez made surprise visits to each of the finalists’ schools on Thursday to announce the five selections.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The secret to a school’s success is not surprising,” Rodriguez said in a release. “It’s having amazing teachers in our schools. Our five finalists for District Teacher of the Year are wonderful examples of the phenomenal educational professionals that we have in Beaufort County.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The District Teacher of the Year will be announced this fall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Becoming District Teacher of the Year is a three-step process that began when school-level teachers of the year were selected in May. Those wishing to compete for District Teacher of the Year submitted detailed applications in July.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the second step, a selection committee consisting of parents, former educators and community leaders from across Beaufort County reviewed the applications and rated them using a numerical scoring system. The five highest-scoring applicants were named as finalists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the next step, the five finalists will be interviewed by a separate review committee again composed of judges from across the county. The judges will score candidates based on how well they respond to questions about their teaching experiences and about current education issues. After those interviews, the panel will select a District Teacher of the Year to represent Beaufort County’s classroom professionals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The current Teacher of the Year is Okatie Elementary second-grade teacher Dr. Megan DeWeese.<br><br><strong>VIDEO LINK</strong><br>youtu.be/GlCFyQvf5Cc</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BCSD announces 5 finalists for Teacher of the Year', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bcsd-announces-5-finalists-for-teacher-of-the-year', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:19:35', '2021-08-25 18:19:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52022', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52024, 4, '2021-08-25 14:21:10', '2021-08-25 18:21:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the Beaufort County School District has devoted the better part of three board meetings over the past two weeks debating whether or not to enact a mask mandate, the county’s Catholic schools, as well as the county’s two colleges, have moved forward with mask requirements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The county’s four Catholic schools — John Paul II in Okatie, St. Peter’s on Lady’s Island, St. Gregory the Great in Bluffton and St. Francis on Hilton Head Island — are now requiring students, faculty and staff to wear masks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents were notified in a Tuesday, Aug. 17, letter from the Charleston Diocese. William H. Ryan, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Charleston wrote to parents:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I hope and pray your opening week has been filled with excitement and great joy even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. As we all know, the pandemic has been somewhat unpredictable, and as we have stated from the beginning, our plans must remain fluid. After many weeks of seeing the number of positive cases in the state decrease over the summer, that number is currently rising daily. Due to that increase, we have decided to require, in addition to our plan for social distancing, that all students, faculty and staff wear masks during the school day. Masks will not be required outdoors, as long as appropriate social distancing can be maintained. This will be effective tomorrow, August 18, 2021. We will continue to monitor reported cases and will revisit this policy as needed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a community, we must work together to stop the spread of this virus. I wish you and your child a blessed and successful school year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Technical College of the Lowcountry and the University of South Carolina Beaufort enacted mandatory mask policies on Wednesday, Aug. 18.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On TCL campuses, masks will be required for all individuals while indoors. Vaccinated or unvaccinated, this policy includes employees, students, visitors and vendors in all indoor spaces unless working alone in a private office.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Masks may also be removed temporarily for eating or drinking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The school will evaluate the situation at regular intervals as the semester progresses to determine a safe end date for the mandate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similarly at USC Beaufort, all students, employees and campus visitors are required to wear face masks when indoors and in the presence of others. Face masks are not required while alone inside private rooms in residence halls or inside private, enclosed offices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'JPII, St. Peter’s, TCL, USC Beaufort requiring masks', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jpii-st-peters-tcl-usc-beaufort-requiring-masks', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:21:13', '2021-08-25 18:21:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52024', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52026, 4, '2021-08-25 14:25:31', '2021-08-25 18:25:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department responded to two fires in less than 12 hours on Thursday and into the early morning of Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firefighters responded to a multi-family, residential structure fire at Bay South Apartments off Mossy Oaks Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. Thursday evening. After investigation, fire investigators determined the fire was caused by a lightning strike.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No injuries were reported.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department, Parris Island Fire &amp; Emergency Services, Beaufort County EMS, Beaufort Police Department, Dominion Energy and BJWSA all responded to this structure fire.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second fire was reported at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On arrival, firefighters found a tow truck fully involved and endangering a residential structure. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent the fire from spreading to the home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was a busy day, we responded to 22 emergency calls in 24 hours and the most important part is we had no injuries,” Shift 2 Battalion Chief Matt Bowsher said in a release.<br><br><em>Above: Firefighters responded to a multi-family, residential structure fire at Bay South Apartments off Mossy Oaks Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department busy last week', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-port-royal-fire-department-busy-last-week', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:25:33', '2021-08-25 18:25:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52026', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52028, 4, '2021-08-25 14:26:50', '2021-08-25 18:26:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Charles Lind Brown Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon with activities, games, snacks and prizes in the gym/basketball court. At noon, the pool will open for free swims until 7 p.m. The Charles Lind Brown community task force, which is working on rejuvenating the center, is sponsoring the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Charles Lind Brown Center, often called the Greene Street Gym, is managed by the Beaufort County Parks &amp; Recreation Department. The task force recently conducted a survey to gather information from area residents about the types of activities and events they would like to see at the center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Charles Lind Brown Center is at 1001 Hamar St., Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Family Fun Day Saturday at Charles Lind Brown Center', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'family-fun-day-saturday-at-charles-lind-brown-center', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:26:52', '2021-08-25 18:26:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52028', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52030, 4, '2021-08-25 14:29:00', '2021-08-25 18:29:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort has made yet another list.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This time, in an Aug. 19 story on Conde´ Nast’s Traveler website by writer Caitlin Morton, Beaufort is listed as one of the 26 most beautiful towns in America.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The article’s entry for South Carolina’s second oldest city touts Beaufort’s coastal scenery, Antebellum homes and architecture and wonderful cuisine, name dropping the Beaufort Historic District, Old Bull Tavern, Saltus River grill and Breakwater Restaurant &amp; Bar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a look at the complete list of 26 towns, <a href=\"http://From staff reports Beaufort has made yet another list. This time, in an Aug. 19 story on Conde´ Nast’s Traveler website by writer Caitlin Morton, Beaufort is listed as one of the 26 most beautiful towns in America. The article’s entry for South Carolina’s second oldest city touts Beaufort’s coastal scenery, Antebellum homes and architecture and wonderful cuisine, name dropping the Beaufort Historic District, Old Bull Tavern, Saltus River grill and Breakwater Restaurant &amp; Bar. For a look at the complete list of 26 towns, visit https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-towns-in-america.\">visit https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/the-most-beautiful-towns-in-america.</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort listed as one of America’s most beautiful towns', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-listed-as-one-of-americas-most-beautiful-towns', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:29:02', '2021-08-25 18:29:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52032, 4, '2021-08-25 14:30:48', '2021-08-25 18:30:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just past 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 20, Burton and MCAS firefighters, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to a reported house fire on Milledge Village Road in Burton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two adults were transported to the hospital, and a kitten was rescued and revived by Burton firefighters.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fire crews arrived on scene and discovered smoke and flames coming from a single wide mobile home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Sheriff’s deputies, who were first to arrive, had assisted a male occupant’s escape from a window.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, and during a search of the residence, fire crews located and removed a kitten. The kitten was breathing, but unconscious and not responding.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton firefighters applied oxygen to the feline who, after several minutes, was able to regain consciousness and begin to move. The kitten was transported by Beaufort County Animal Control to a local veterinarian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two adults were treated and transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Beaufort County EMS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Beaufort County Sherrif’s Office and Burton fire investigators.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '2 transported, kitten rescued from Burton mobile home fire', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2-transported-kitten-rescued-from-burton-mobile-home-fire', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:30:51', '2021-08-25 18:30:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52032', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52034, 4, '2021-08-25 14:32:18', '2021-08-25 18:32:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Chairman Joseph Passiment announced a special committee to address COVID-19 during the Monday, Aug. 23, County Council meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This committee will focus on the safety of our employees,” Chairman Passiment said in a release. “We must ensure that Beaufort County is well run and that the employees and citizens entering our County buildings are safe.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The committee will make recommendations for two groups of people: the more than 1,300 employees and those members of the public that interact with the employees. The group will work to determine what is needed to keep our employees and our citizens safe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The committee will address several issues from cleaning and health protocols, vaccine policies, mask usage, to name a few. They will look at policies for the near-term, mid-term, and long-term. The group will also propose operating guidance to County Administration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Council Member Larry McElynn will chair the committee. Members will include Council members Mark Lawson and Alice Howard. Liaisons from the County administration include Director of Human Resources Scott Marshall, who will provide policy advice; Director of the Detention Center Col. Quandara Grant, who will provide advice on employee safety; and County Attorney Thomas Keaveny for legal advice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In comments earlier in the meeting, McElynn said, “The vaccine is the best weapon against the virus.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The committee will report back to Council at the regularly schedule County Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 27.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County Council establishes committee to address COVID', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-council-establishes-committee-to-address-covid', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:32:20', '2021-08-25 18:32:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52034', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52036, 4, '2021-08-25 14:34:13', '2021-08-25 18:34:13', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be offered by appointment at Port Royal Vaccine Clinic</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beginning the week of August 30, Beaufort Memorial’s Port Royal Vaccine Clinic will begin offering third doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to immunocompromised patients as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The clinic will expand from one to two clinic days per week to accommodate third doses while also continuing to offer first and second doses to the community. Located at 1680 Ribaut Road in Port Royal, the clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients who qualify can schedule an appointment by visiting www.BeaufortMemorial.org/VaxPR, or by emailing vaccineappointment@bmhsc.org. A physician’s order is not required and the vaccine is free.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the CDC, a third dose of vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to medical conditions, medications or treatments, including those who have:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome);&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advanced or untreated HIV infection;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Or active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the agency advises that the third mRNA vaccine dose be the same vaccine product as the initial two doses, and should be administered at least 28 days after the two-dose series. Patients who received the single-dose Janssen (Johnson &amp; Johnson) vaccine do not qualify to receive an mRNA booster at this time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information including Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.cdc. gov/coronavirus. To learn more about COVID-19 testing, vaccine clinics and safe care measures offered by Beaufort Memorial visit www.beaufortmemorial.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Memorial to provide 3rd doses to immunocompromised', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-to-provide-3rd-doses-to-immunocompromised', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:34:15', '2021-08-25 18:34:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52036', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52038, 4, '2021-08-25 14:38:12', '2021-08-25 18:38:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Big might not necessarily be better </strong><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PORT ROYAL – Well, it’s finally happened. Port Royal has more citizens than its neighbor, the City of Beaufort. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the 2020 census figures, the town established in 1874 has 14,220 people who say they live there; Beaufort, the county seat incorporated in 1711, has 13,607.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The numbers indicate Beaufort’s population grew by 10.1 percent since 2010; Port Royal’s, by 33.2 percent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What these numbers mean is up to anyone’s interpretation. Both municipalities have been busy in the past years annexing, expanding their boundaries. For example, Beaufort still is the “largest” in size at 25 square miles compared to Port Royal at 19.55 square miles.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But while Port Royal has been busy expanding to take in apartment developments, especially long Paris Island Gateway and S.C. 170, Beaufort has been taking in largely commercial tracts which have helped promote its tax base.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However one might interpret the numbers, it means neither municipality can truly claim to be a “sleepy, quiet, little town” in its promotional materials. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>More people expect more services; County Council prepares space for next 30 years </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – County Council got its first look last week at a long-range facilities plan that’s going to have some interesting future impact on government services as well as tax bills.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the past year and a half, actually longer, county officials have been saying “wait for the facilities plan” when questioned about building needs. The renovated Arthur Horne Office building on Ribaut Road which grew from one to three-stories is nearing completion but construction – just like the residential development in the county – is far from over.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Creech and Associates, an architectural firm out of Charlotte and Charleston, has been surveying existing county facilities to project building needs for the next 30 years.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The report they presented to the County Council is, unfortunately, not posted on the county website so the people who paid for the study can look at it but council members – who conceded they had a bit of “sticker shock” stressed the recommendations are very much in the draft stage.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A look at the draft report can be found at <a href=\"https:// creech-design.sharefile. com/share/view/sfe5037f312ac4377b7f7b75910d86cc9\">https:// creech-design.sharefile. com/share/view/sfe5037f312ac4377b7f7b75910d86cc9</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The report takes a look at only 52 of the primarily 105 county-owned buildings.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The report projects a doubling of future space needs, from 600,000 square feet to 1.2 million square feet. This will be to accommodate the county employees who will increase from the current 1,389 to 2,227, based on conversations with department heads and other county service providers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The very rough price tag for these expansions is $300 million which the consultants suggested could be paid for by sale of existing surplus property owned by the county and future budgets.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To further stimulate the discussion, the county legal department presented a partial list of those county-owned properties that could be sold, ranging from smaller than an acre up to 32 acres.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just a few of the interesting options to be considered is creation of a crosswalk over Ribaut to a potential new administrative building in the old Piggly Wiggly at the corner of Ribaut and Boundary, new district offices in the Camp St. Mary’s area of southern Beaufort County, to house another officer for the solicitor and the sheriff’s department “special ops,” including space to warehouse their many pieces of mobile equipment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of course the county is already at work to renovate the former federal courthouse on Bay Street to house the administrative offices of the sheriff’s department but such a move is considered “temporary” until the Sheriff gets a new consolidated Law Enforcement Center more centrally located in the county.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s all numbers, and who knows what will be needed in the next 30 years if folks keep flocking here for the Lowcountry charm.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-46', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:38:14', '2021-08-25 18:38:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52038', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(52040, 4, '2021-08-25 14:39:17', '2021-08-25 18:39:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UWLC will use the gift to purchase non-perishable food items and water to include in backpacks for people experiencing homelessness in Beaufort and Jasper counties.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’re extremely grateful for the support of the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation,” UWLC President and CEO Dale Douthat said in a news release. “The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have put more of our neighbors at risk of entering homelessness. This gift will help us provide a bit of comfort during trying times.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The UWLC Homeless Backpack program provides items that are often difficult for anyone homeless to obtain on their own. Each backpack includes an assortment of basic necessities including non-perishable food, water and hygiene products. They are distributed through UWLC partner agencies as well as through direct contact with individuals in need.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local neighbors in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $15 million in grants.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'United Way gets donation from Food Lion Feeds', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-way-gets-donation-from-food-lion-feeds', '', '', '2021-08-25 14:39:19', '2021-08-25 18:39:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=52040', 0, 'post', '', 0);
