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<h2>16th annual Beaufort International Film Festival under way<br><br></h2>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-23-at-12.23.55-PM.png"><img src="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-23-at-12.23.55-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-55516"/></a><figcaption>Gullah Kinfolk gather for a photo as the opening night reception kicks off the Beaufort International Film Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Tabby Center in Beaufort. The group performed during the opening night festivities. </figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-23-at-12.24.11-PM.png"><img src="https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-23-at-12.24.11-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-55515"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray and travel show host Kathryn Mademann pose for photo as the opening night reception kicks off</figcaption></figure>
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