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(54893, 4, '2022-01-26 13:23:15', '2022-01-26 18:23:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I grew up in the 1950’s in a small city in eastern New Mexico. Those were, comparatively speaking, much simpler times. General Eisenhower was president, the war had been won, and the country was prospering. Anyone who wanted a job had one, so life was good.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I didn’t realize it at the time but that little town was a microcosm of American immigration. The town didn’t exist until 1909. The Santa Fe railroad found an abundant supply of good fresh water that could be had by drilling shallow wells. They decided this was the perfect place for a terminus on their main line that ran between Chicago and California. The rolling plains had few permanent residents before because there was no surface water for more than a hundred miles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Santa Fe Railroad built a large switching yard, a round house to service the steam engines, a repair facility for the railroad cars, and large stock yards to handle the shipment of the thousands of cattle that were raised in the area. Not far behind the stockyard came the meat packers who established slaughterhouses next to the stockyards, and with all of this came lots of good paying jobs, with the jobs came people and a small town began to grow. Wells were drilled and windmills began to sprout up across the plains on what had been miles and miles of Buffalo Grass became farms and ranches.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Second generation freedmen came from the south seeking a new start, and began to fill some of the jobs in the repair facilities and on the trains. Newly arrived immigrants from Ireland, Scotland, Poland, Germany and Eastern Europe came west on the trains took jobs and opened business. Mexicans came from the south bringing knowledge of cattle and ranching.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hispanic families that had been in New Mexico for hundreds of years came from other parts of state to find new opportunity. Cattlemen from Texas, farmers from the east and the midwest came to get free or inexpensive land under the Homestead Act of 1876. That is what brought my parents’ families to the area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By the time I came along, the town and the country had survived some hard times, World War I, the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl days, and was on the way to winning World War II. The town had grown into a small city with a population of 25,000 people, most of whom didn’t care much where you came from, but who you were now. I don’t remember any hyphenated national names, I just thought we were all just plain Americans, but there were still a few lessons to be learned on that subject.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Garcia was a neighbor who lived three houses down on the same block as our family. He was out in his yard when I walked by one day. I said hello and stopped to talk. The subject of the approaching annual rodeo came up, and I ask if he and some of the other Mexican men were going to ride in the rodeo parade. He and a group of men, dressed as Vaqueros on beautiful horses with fancy Spanish halters and saddles usually rode in the parade every year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He got a kind of funny look on his face, and asked me where my family was from. I thought that was a strange reply, but I told him that as far as I knew my parents families were from Texas. He said “no, I mean where they came to America from?” I had to admit that I had never thought about it, and that I didn’t really know. He asked if I considered myself an American. I answered yes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He explained that his family had come from Spain, to Mexico and then on to New Mexico over three hundred years ago, and did I think that qualified him as being an American. I, of course, answered yes, absolutely. Then why, he asked, did I refer to him as a Mexican? He pointed out that most of our families came from some other country, and there is nothing wrong with being proud or your heritage, but that we were now all Americans, and that is what is really important, and that he preferred being referred to simply as an American.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I later learned from his son, that he served in the Marine Corps in the South Pacific in World War II, and had been involved in the invasion of Iwo Jima and several other island campaigns, and was a true American hero. Mr. Garcia was a proud and wise man who taught me a lesson that day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I remember a drawing that was in most of the American history books at the time. It was drawing of a big pot, with people from all over the world shown going into the pot. The caption was “America, the melting pot of the world.” That the Latin phrase on the Great Seal of the United States reads, “E Pluribus Unum” means “from many, one.” The chapter went on to explain that the greatest strength of America comes from the fact that we were a nation made up of people from many nations, and each culture brought something special to the whole. I haven’t seen an American history book in a lot of years, but I hope that chapter is still there, and that student’s today see, and learn that lesson, because it is probably more important today than ever before.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Americans, whether they have been here for generations or just arrived, need to understand that we have much to be proud of, and that America is a very special place. From the beginning of our history to the present day millions of people from all over the world have endured great hardship to come here, some of their own free will, some not, but it is that willingness to give up everything and work hard for the chance at a better and freer life that has made us what we are today. The mix of culture, knowledge, and custom truly gives meaning to “E Pluribus Unum.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is much in today’s news about the problems of immigration and what should be done to stop unlimited free immigration across our open borders, and that concern is justified. We need to know who is coming to America and why. Most are coming seeking a new and better life, but some are coming to do us harm, and we don’t know the difference. We should have a way to separate the two.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The answer is for Congress to pass sensible, workable immigration laws that allow for honest, hard-working people who want to come here to be able to do so legally without years of red tape bureaucratic delays. We need immigrants just a much today as ever. They bring strength to who we are, and what we will become, but only Congress can make that happen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Why don’t they? The next time you get a chance, you might want to ask your Congressman or your Senator that question.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Born, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35-year business career. Retired to St. Helena Island, Dickson and his wife are fiscally conservative, socially moderate and active in Republican politics, though they may not always agree with Republicans. Having lived around the country and traveled around the world, Dickson believes that the United States truly is the land of opportunity.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'A conversation with Mr. Garcia, and a lesson learned', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-conversation-with-mr-garcia-and-a-lesson-learned', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:23:16', '2022-01-26 18:23:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54893', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54895, 4, '2022-01-26 13:26:06', '2022-01-26 18:26:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The slight was uttered in such a matter-of-fact way it almost didn\'t register with me. I had to watch the clip a second time:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you look at the statistics, African American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell attempting to rationalize why Black voters should not worry about Democrats’ inability — so far — to pass major voting rights legislation. Never mind that the last election took place before the Republican Party set up barriers across the country aimed at limiting voting access, especially in communities where voters of color live and vote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>McConnell walked back his comments a couple days later, saying he was offended by a “blatant mischaracterization” of his words. He had inadvertently left out the word “all” in front of “Americans,” he said at a news conference. Besides, “I have had African American speech writers, schedulers, office managers over the years.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just because you hire Black people doesn’t mean you respect them as equals, Sen. McConnell.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This notion, however, that some people are “real” Americans and some are not is not new and is not limited to Mitch McConnell. From its beginnings, this country has regarded Black people as less than, whether we were treated as property or literally “three-fifths” a human being. The 14th Amendment superseded that definition legally, but changing laws is not the same as changing hearts and minds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The truth is, even though being born here is enough to qualify us, Black Americans historically have done more than enough to earn the right to be called “American.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We survived the lower-deck horrors of the Middle Passage. We taught our oppressors how to grow crops that earned them immense wealth and fueled economies that made America a world power. We gave this country distinctive music forms like blues, jazz and hip-hop. We created new cuisines. We enlisted to fight in wars to guarantee freedoms for others that were denied us the second we stepped foot back onto American soil.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We built factories where we were denied employment and homes in neighborhoods where we were not allowed to live. We watched our best and brightest, our greatest minds, our most urgent voices, be cut down before their time. We marched. We voted. We assimilated, embracing wholly what it means to be American while hanging on to traditions that tied us to our African-ness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We strove under the promise of an American Dream often denied to us in hopes that one day that dream might pull us out of the 400-year nightmare that has been our collective experience. We have survived systemic racism and sanctioned violence designed to keep us from prospering, from owning, from building wealth we can pass down to our children.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We watch as members of other nationalities come to these shores and are embraced wholeheartedly. Even when their pigmentation is darker than ours, when their names are more exotic, these immigrants are allowed to come and go freely, to live and to thrive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what else do Black people have to do to earn our place? What else do we have to do to be considered “American?” To have our rights recognized without needing constant reaffirmation? To stop being challenged for exercising the most basic freedoms of life and the pursuit of happiness?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Is the answer as simple as, stop being Black? I’m happy to tell you it’s not going to happen, and America should be happy that is the case.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See, most of us still believe in this nation’s founding principles. Along with faith in whatever deity we choose to worship, this belief is part of what gives us the hope that we need to get by from day to day, to keep sending our children out into a world that seems to envy everything about them, but not them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s one reason we are over-represented in the military and the service jobs we all found so “essential” when the pandemic struck.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s why we still go to the polling place, and not the gun store, to find mechanisms to make our voices heard.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'McConnell’s words betrayed lingering prejudice', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mcconnells-words-betrayed-lingering-prejudice', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:26:07', '2022-01-26 18:26:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54895', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54897, 4, '2022-01-26 13:27:04', '2022-01-26 18:27:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Wednesday, and I’m at the Cafe du Monde, just off Jackson Square, and have my cafe’ au lait ($5.43) and three beignets ($3.40). I have music — a trombone, trumpet and French horn — and a view of Andrew Jackson, who forever rides his horse celebrating his victory over the British.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>New Orleans is in the process of re-evaluating its statues and Robert E Lee and the former Chief Justice of its Supreme Court have been removed from view. In the case of the Judge, he ruled against Homer Plessy (who was one-eighth Black) and legitimized the “Separate But Equal” doctrine. But so far this re-evaluation has not extended to Andrew Jackson and his slave-owning history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This morning my thoughts are focused on a forthcoming drive up the Natchez Trace through Mississippi and into Tennessee. The planning for this trip has been minimal, mostly an internet search looking for hotels and places where we can eat. This is not the kind of planning my family did when I was a child.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That planning involved a serious study of Good Gulf Maps; finding military bases along the route where we could stay in the Transient Officer’s Quarters; and hoping our ancient Buick had another 2,000 miles left in its transmission.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In those days it was my job was to navigate — telling my father when and where to turn. This was not easy in the 1950s when there were no interstate highways and, importantly, when one had to work their way through cities like Cincinnati, Mobile and Indianapolis without any satellite-connected assistance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My father always had a 500- or 600-mile goal including $5 a night transient bedroom at Ft. Leonard Wood or Luke Air Force Base. This goal meant a pre-dawn departure and usually an ETA sometime after eight o’clock at night. These night-time drives were magical times for me because I was usually in the front seat, my mother and siblings sleeping in the back. I would, in most cases, have my father entirely to myself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These trips often involved my father’s transfer from one military hospital to another; or an Easter vacation at Big Bend National Park; or our annual July cross country drive to South Carolina (or Ohio) where my grandparents lived.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was on these long trips, with me trying to navigate downtown St. Louis in the darkness with a flashlight and a map, that he would tell me whatever was bouncing around his fertile brain. For years that interest centered on Tuberculosis, Typhus and Bubonic Plague.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But my father was also fascinated with history and he told me about the outbreak of Typhus in 1529 causing Luther and Zwingli to break off their discussion about of the nature of the Eucharist. He told me about France’s retreat from Naples in 1526 after this same disease thinned out it’s ranks. And about Walter Reed, Yellow Fever and the digging of the Panama Canal. But his real interest was Smallpox.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Smallpox was brought to the New World by explorers from Spain, Britain and France. When native Americans were exposed, Smallpox was a remarkably efficient killer effectively hollowing-out the interior of the United States for settlement. By 1721, however, British surgeons figured out that injecting pus (into a shallow wound) from a smallpox pustule was a way to ward off death. And yes, a few folks died, but many only developed mild symptoms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The French did not like these odds, but the British and the Spaniards embraced the primitive, apparently effective vaccination. In 1798 Spain would send its doctors, with instructions, to the New World to show local doctors and missionaries how to administer Edward Jenner’s newer technique.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My father would often deliver his story in the form of a man who was otherwise undistinguished and then, for reasons that had to more to do with chance than skill, found himself working in a cluttered, unheated laboratory somewhere in Berlin or Paris. In the course of his work — and sometimes her work — he would do something trivial, sometimes accidental, then see unexpected results. In that moment he or she would make a connection between the accident and what was happening in a petri dish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1998 I was at my father’s funeral when several of his former medical students came up to me saying,&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Your father could really tell a story. He could make Anthrax and even Tuberculosis fascinating. But your old man really loved Smallpox. He was a natural born teacher.”</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 -->', 'My old man really loved Smallpox', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'my-old-man-really-loved-smallpox', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:27:06', '2022-01-26 18:27:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54897', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54899, 4, '2022-01-26 13:28:30', '2022-01-26 18:28:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recently, I had an opportunity to chat with a wonderful lady as she shared with me her health issues and other concerns. Suddenly she stopped and wanted to know if she could ask me a serious question. I said of course, and she proceeded to relay that she felt silly asking me about salvation, especially with her being a church member since she was a child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She wanted to know how she can know that she is going to heaven? I do not believe this is anything to be embarrassed about, in fact, it’s rather common as I examine my own heart and soul often. I could sense the heaviness of doubt was stealing her spiritual joy, and this stress can escalate into fear and anxiety. I spent some time reminding her about the spiritual fundamentals of faith and salvation. I suggested that she be honest with God and tell Him how she feels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After I left, I continued to think about how easy it is for any of us to drift away from the peaceful harbor of hope and spiritual confidence and how important it is to keep a positive perspective and remain focused on God’s perfect truth that can never fail.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The opposite of peace is being anxious, and we often experience fear and worry when we are uncertain about what is going to happen. This negative energy has the intention to consume us and control our mind and will continue to haunt us until we choose to battle against it. Spiritual warfare is a reality, and it’s the believer’s responsibility to call on the Lord for help as we defend against being overwhelmed by the darkness of panic, pity, and depression.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Living in divine peace is not something that happens naturally, and like optimism, is a learned behavior. People or circumstances cannot dictate our thoughts unless we allow it. Everyone is held accountable for their choices with how they respond and react to every situation. We realize we need to trust God and that He calls us to stand strong in times of adversity, but this state of mind will require persistent prayer and self-discipline.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Faith believes that nothing surprises God which includes Him understanding the trials and pain we are suffering. Being convinced that Christ will intervene and provide for us along with accepting that His authority and power is greater than any problem that might threaten us will bring comfort and assurance. Constantly reminding ourselves that God is listening, and that He is aware of everything that is going on in our lives is the path to trusting and resting in His perfect peace and security.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Psalm 29:11 declares, “The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” There is no greater confidence or joy than to be filled with God’s presence. Spiritual peace is far beyond our physical emotions as His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. His love and compassion is stronger than what is tormenting us and chases away our worries and distress as He floods our hearts with courage and fortitude.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be encouraged today, Jesus is victorious and His promises are guaranteed to quiet our soul and replace our restlessness with safety, confidence, and calm. Proverbs 3:24 reminds us, “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the many names for Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and soon He will return and establish His kingdom of purity and joy for all eternity. We celebrate this truth and look forward to experiencing the freedom from conflict and chaos, but we do not need to wait until then to embrace this lifestyle of trust and hope. If we choose to abide in God’s presence no matter how intense the storms are raging, we are safe under the shadow of His protection.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The world is growing darker, but the increase in confusion cannot diminish God\'s truth on which we stand. It’s only when we drift away from His promises and lean on our understanding that we become troubled and perplexed. Give him your worries in exchange for His tranquility.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6-7.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Check out Dr. Holland’s new book about miracles and healing at <a href=\"http://www.billyhollandministries.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.billyhollandministries.com\">www.billyhollandministrie</a></em><a href=\"http://www.billyhollandministries.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.billyhollandministries.com\">s.com</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Resisting the temptation to be discouraged', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'resisting-the-temptation-to-be-discouraged', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:28:31', '2022-01-26 18:28:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54899', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54901, 4, '2022-01-26 13:29:38', '2022-01-26 18:29:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The postseason accolades continued to roll in for a pair of Lowco football stars and a head coach Tuesday, as Whale Branch lineman Xavier Chaplin and Beaufort High defensive end Alvin Wilson and head coach Bryce Lybrand were named to the prestigious 2021 South Carolina Football Coaches Association Palmetto Champions Team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A total of 25 players and 10 coaches were selected to the all-star team, including an Upper State and Lower State back, lineman, and head coach alongside one specialist representative for each SCHSL classification.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson was the anchor of Beaufort High’s standout defensive line and dominated in the trenches as the Eagles soared to a Lower State championship. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior was nearly unblockable in 2021, racking up 80 tackles and a Lowco-high 28 tackles for loss. Wilson was a go-to playmaker when the Eagles needed a spark, notching 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries to go along with 19 quarterback pressures. He was a force in stuffing the run to put his opponents behind the sticks while wreaking havoc with his pass-rushing skills. Wilson’s play was paramount for the success of Beaufort High head coach Bryce Lybrand, who led the Eagles to their first SCHSL title game appearance since 2007.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third-year head coach started the season 4-0, taking down a trio of strong Georgia teams including eventual GHSA 4A state champion Benedictine. Lybrand’s brilliant coaching was on display on a phenomenal postseason run, vanquishing Lower State power Myrtle Beach and a potent West Florence squad before falling to former mentor Devonte Holloman and South Pointe in the SCHSL 4A state championship game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lybrand had been connected to the open coaching position at A.C. Flora, where the athletics director, Ed Moore, was an assistant football coach when Lybrand played at Greenwood High School, but LowcoSports.com confirmed last week that Lybrand had withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A standout lineman on both sides of the ball, Chaplin delivered a monster year for the Whale Branch Warriors to finish out his high school career. The two-way star helped pave the way for a dominant ground attack led by senior teammate Joseph Hicks, as the Warriors ran for a whopping 2,064 yards and 31 touchdowns while averaging 206.4 yards per game. Chaplin was also a menace on the defensive line to lead a stout Warrior unit, finishing the season with 52 tackles including 11 behind the line of scrimmage. A terrific athlete with a high motor and elite physical strength, Chaplin has been highly recruited by top-tier Division I schools and is currently committed to Virginia Tech.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, the annual banquet to honor the team was canceled for the second consecutive season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Lowco stars, coach named to SCFCA Palmetto Champions Team', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowco-stars-coach-named-to-scfca-palmetto-champions-team', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:29:38', '2022-01-26 18:29:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54901', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54903, 4, '2022-01-26 13:31:15', '2022-01-26 18:31:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Justin Jarrett</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Region frontrunners May River and Hilton Head High took care of business against rivals Beaufort High and Bluffton, and the Eagles knocked off the Bobcats in the finale of a four-team Region 7-4A dual meet Wednesday at HHIHS.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first-place Sharks remained perfect in region duals with a 64-15 win over Beaufort and a 77-4 rout of crosstown rival Bluffton, while the Seahawks solidified their grip on second place with a 63-15 win over the Bobcats and a 57-23 triumph over the Eagles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort capped the night with a 48-21 victory over the Bobcats to position the Eagles for a third-place finish in the region.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Adam Burvenich and Colton Phares were 3-0, and Burvenich recorded three pins, while John Legree and Ian Newell each won twice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort is 1-2 in region matches and was slated to travel to Colleton County on Wednesday before hosting the Region 7-4A individual qualifier Saturday</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Sharks, Seahawks take care of business in region quad', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sharks-seahawks-take-care-of-business-in-region-quad', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:31:16', '2022-01-26 18:31:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54903', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54905, 4, '2022-01-26 13:34:00', '2022-01-26 18:34:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High’s boys had their backs against the wall as they faced a devastating defeat Saturday, but the Eagles showed their mettle and pulled out a thrilling road victory. James Dennison put up 14 points and 15 rebounds, and the Eagles overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to survive a 42-40 battle at Bluffton and stay perfect in Region 7-4A play.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Those guys never gave up,” head coach Jeremy Huff said. “They’ve got more heart than anyone I’ve seen in a long time. We learned that if we all stick together, good things are going to happen.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It couldn’t have started out much better for Beaufort High, as “The Firm” of James Dennison, Michael Dennison, and Zyrin Odom controlled the play in the paint to take an early 8-2 lead. A desperate Bobcat team turned to its main man for a spark, and Jaylin Linder went to work, scoring seven quick points including a dazzling spin-o-rama layup to cut the deficit to one.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High’s frontcourt continued to win the battle on the glass, but the Eagles missed some point-blank layups and struggled from outside to keep their rivals in striking distance. Then the Bobcats made their move. With the visitors up by five, center DJ Aiken got the home crowd back into it, posting up for a textbook finish at the rim before Linder powered in another layup just before the buzzer to seize the momentum and go into the locker room within just a point at 18-17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton jumped on top just moments into the second half, as senior sharpshooter Nic Yanez drilled a triple to give his team its first lead since the opening minutes. The go-ahead shot set up a dominant 17-6 third quarter surge for the underdogs, as Bluffton’s athletic defenders denied easy looks for Beaufort’s bigs while cutting off passing lanes to set up a revitalized Bobcat offense. The Eagles couldn’t contain a high-energy Linder, who sliced through Beaufort’s menacing frontcourt to cash in at the foul line and convert a pair of tough layups to raise the lead to eight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":54833,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_4054.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_4054-705x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54833\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort High’s Jakayla Webb puts up a shot in the post during the Eagles’ 28-20 loss at region rival Bluffton on Saturday. Photo by Justin Jarrett, LowcoSports.com.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With just seconds to play in the period, the Bobcat star struck again, banking in a jumper at the buzzer to erupt the home crowd and put the Eagles on the ropes with a 10-point deficit. The hole was deepening with just eight minutes to play, but Huff and the Firm were ready for the challenge. The Eagles turned up the defensive pressure down the stretch, cutting into the lead with some hard-earned buckets in the paint from Odom and the Dennison brothers to make it a six-point game with just over five minutes to play.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Linder answered back with a three-ball to give the Bobcats some more cushion at 39-31, but Beaufort’s bigs continued to clean up on the glass as Odom rattled off six quick Eagle points to help cut it to just three.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We were in a little bit of foul trouble, but we said, let’s put some pressure on them to make some mistakes, and we stepped up,” Huff said. “The guys in foul trouble didn’t foul, and we just played good, hard defense those last few minutes.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The nervousness on the Bluffton sideline continued to grow with every passing second, and a hungry Beaufort squad just kept rolling. Odom passed the baton to James Dennison down the stretch, and the elder Dennison delivered a putback to cut it to one before finishing a transition layup from Odom to go back on top. The Bobcats got break after break with missed free throws and a lane violation down the stretch, but a scrappy Beaufort squad cleaned up every bad shot and loose ball as the clock continued to tick down.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After five straight misfires from the line, Michael Dennison ended the drought to go up 42-40, but a clank on the back end led to a wild Beaufort floater, and Linder corralled the board and sprinted upcourt. The junior brought it into the paint with a head of steam looking for the tie, but the shot was defended perfectly before a last-gasp effort by Yanez couldn’t beat the buzzer. It wasn’t the prettiest, but the Eagles went back to Lady’s Island with a wild win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That just showed how much heart our whole team has,” Huff said. “They weren’t going to let Bluffton get that rebound, it was all about us getting it.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Firm came through with another stellar effort on the road, as James Dennison led the way with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Odom put up 12 points and 13 boards, while Michael Dennison also secured a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Linder was sensational for the Bobcats in a tough defeat, leading all scorers with 24 points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High (9-4, 6-0) earns a well-deserved night off Tuesday before hosting James Island in a bout of the region’s final two unbeaten teams.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bobcats survive scare from upset-minded Eagles</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton girls basketball survived a defensive scrap to stay perfect in region play Saturday, holding off visiting Beaufort High, 28-20, to remain unbeaten in region play since 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bobcats found a big early spark from forward Ja’laina Mosley, opening up the scoring with a three-pointer before converting a layup to grab an 8-4 lead. But a scrappy Beaufort High squad fought back, as electric guard Quinn Wilson rattled in all six of her team’s points in the first quarter to cut it to a pair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s defense held a potent Bluffton attack in check, packing the paint and double-teaming standout forward Madi Washington as the Bobcat guards struggled to hit from deep. Bluffton finally got back on track with a Tacoya Heyward layup before a technical foul swung the momentum back to the home side, but a resilient Eagles squad finished off the half on the right footing to make it just a 13-10 contest at halftime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bobcats got back to their game after the intermission, as sophomore Katie Rodney sent a beautiful bounce pass to Keira Lewis for a layup before Rodney took a steal to the other end to push the lead to seven. Bluffton’s defense stepped it up even further in the third quarter, creating havoc in the backcourt and forcing miscues to limit the Eagles to just four points in the frame and build a 23-14 advantage. Bluffton’s offense couldn’t find its rhythm down the stretch, but the Eagles failed to capitalize on some late looks as the Bobcats held on for an eight-point win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a day where scoring was hard to come by, but Washington battled through a tough first half to pace Bluffton with a team-high nine points. Heyward and Mosley tallied a key six points each, and Rodney added four.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson impressed in a strong Beaufort High effort, pacing her squad with eight points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High (2-11, 0-5) is back in action Friday in a home matchup with James Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For daily local sports coverage, visit LowcoSports.com. To view more local sports action photos and purchase digital downloads or prints, visit LowcoSports.SmugMug.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort High Eagles upset with fourth-quarter flurry', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-high-eagles-upset-with-fourth-quarter-flurry', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:34:01', '2022-01-26 18:34:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54907, 4, '2022-01-26 13:35:08', '2022-01-26 18:35:08', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BOYS BASKETBALL</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eagles hang on in region battle with Sharks</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every game has been a battle, but Beaufort High boys basketball is still standing tall atop Region 7-4A. Michael Dennison and Zyrin Odom posted double-doubles, and the Eagles took care of business at the foul line to hold off May River for a 74-66 home win Tuesday to stay perfect in region play.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michael Dennison racked up 26 points and 10 rebounds, Odom collected 21 points and 13 boards to go with three steals, and James Dennison contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, and six assists for the Eagles, who got off to a quick start and kept the scrappy Sharks at arm’s length the rest of the way despite 20 points from James Layman.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>James Dennison scored six of his 14 points in the fourth, hitting both ends of a key 1-and-1 before adding a couple of late buckets to help Beaufort hang on. Jake Alvarez also had six points for the Eagles as he works his way back from injury.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Golden Warriors work OT for two region wins</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thomas Heyward’s Brandon Howard had a huge second half to help the Rebels erase a double-digit deficit and force overtime, but John Paul II’s Jackson Ogden was too much in the extra period, scoring eight of his game-high 25 points to lead the Golden Warriors to a 68-62 home win in a key SCISA Region 4 matchup.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Golden Warriors held a two-point lead with three-tenths of a second left in regulation, but Howard perfectly executed a lob on an inbounds pass under the Rebels’ basket, and Tony O’Banner tipped it in to force another five minutes. Ogden took over in the extra period, and Mark Knight hit 4 of 5 from the line down the stretch to help the Golden Warriors close it out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden finished with 25 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, to go with eight rebounds, four assists, and three steals. Knight added 20 points, four boards, and five steals, and James Keefer drilled three triples en route to 13 points for JPII.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Howard scored 17 of his 23 in the second half and overtime to fuel the comeback, and O’Banner added 11 points for the Rebels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the second straight region victory for JPII, which also picked up big road win Thursday at Bethesda Academy with a hard-fought 52-50 triumph in double overtime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogden went coast-to-coast and knocked down two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, and Knight capped a 24-point night with a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25 seconds left in the second extra period to lift the Golden Warriors to a key region win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Knight led JPII with 24 points, six rebounds, and four steals, while Ogden added 20 points, five boards, and three assists, and Finn Mahoney had 12 rebounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GIRLS BASKETBALL</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Golden Warriors run away from Rebels</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A long holiday hiatus combined with a COVID-19 pause and a tough schedule coming out of the break left John Paul II hankering for a win for more than six weeks. The Golden Warriors finally got a taste Monday, pulling away in the second half for a 53-20 home win over Thomas Heyward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cayce Graves led the way with 14 points and four steals, while Brady Mahoney added 10 points, nine boards, and five steals in a terrific effort. Henderson hit a trio of triples for nine points, Caroline Gilmour added six points and four boards and provided excellent post defense, and Maddie Heathcott had four points and eight rebounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brooke Smith scored six points, and Keleigh Bowers and Macey Taylor added five each for the Rebels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dolphins come up short vs. OCA</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek girls basketball put up a valiant road effort against a tough Oceanside Collegiate squad Tuesday, falling to the Landsharks 39-36.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kiara Wilson impressed for the Dolphins in a hard-fought battle, putting up 20 points on the night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eagles can’t complete comeback</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River girls basketball got back in the win column Friday with a Region 7-4A road victory, coasting to a 42-32 win at Beaufort High.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After trailing by 14 at halftime, the Eagles clawed back within eight heading to the fourth, and Quinn Wilson scored six of her 15 points in the fourth quarter to try to close the gap further, but Morgan Scott closed out a 21-point night with eight fourth-quarter points to help the Sharks seal the win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Topaz Fripp-Williams added six points for the Eagles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mighty Lions win defensive struggle</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity girls basketball would not accept defeat against Cross Episcopal on Tuesday night, holding on for a 29-23 victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lions were up three after the first quarter, but the Stingrays pulled within 14-13 at halftime. The third quarter had the crowd on the edges of their seats, ending with an 18-18 score, but the Mighty Lions pulled away down the stretch for a six-point win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lilly Cooler collected 11 points and 10 rebounds to lead Holy Trinity, while Mary Bozard added eight points and eight rebounds, and Eliza Gaillard put up seven points and 13 rebounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'prep-basketball-roundup-2', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:35:09', '2022-01-26 18:35:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54907', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54909, 4, '2022-01-26 13:36:20', '2022-01-26 18:36:20', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy girls basketball stepped up big at the defensive end Tuesday, forcing 30 turnovers and shutting down the flow of John Paul II’s offense in a 63-47 road win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike’Ala Washington scored 17 points, Tahleea Heyward added 16, Mary Hanna Hiers contributed 14, and Kamirah Freeman scored nine in a balanced effort at the offensive end for BA, but the Eagles were even stronger on defense.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was a great team effort tonight,” BA coach Andrew Ienuso said. “Really proud of how we played on the defensive side of the ball. We forced a lot of turnovers and got out in transition, which led to a balanced scoring attack. Tremendous effort tonight in a key region game.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles led 30-21 at halftime and eased away after the break despite JPII dominating the boards. Three Golden Warriors pulled down double-digit rebounds, as Maddie Heathcott collected 16 points and 12 rebounds, Savannah Trott added 14 points and 10 boards, and Brady Mahoney had 12 boards to go with five steals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Washington had another big night Thursday to set herself up for an impending milestone, and BA ran its winning streak to four games with a convincing 64-16 home win over Thomas Heyward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Washington poured in a game-high 32 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead the way for the Eagles and put her at 992 career points, meaning she is likely to hit the 1,000-point plateau next Friday at home against Holy Trinity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tahleea Heyward and Kamirah Freeman each added 12 points for the Eagles, while Brooke Smith scored five points to lead the Rebels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Academy girls pick up region wins vs. JPII, THA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-academy-girls-pick-up-region-wins-vs-jpii-tha', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:36:21', '2022-01-26 18:36:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54909', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(54911, 4, '2022-01-26 13:37:46', '2022-01-26 18:37:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Bob Sofaly</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy’s Mikeala Washington is inching closer to scoring her 1,000th point. In Thursday night’s home game with Thomas Heyward Academy, Washington scored 32 points to get to within eight points of the mark.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I knew I was getting close, really close, and started to get a little nervous,” Washington said after the Lady Eagles’ 61-16 rout.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the score was so lopsided, officials went to a “running clock” by midway through the third quarter, and the 17-year-old junior ran out of time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I scored 32 points. That’s my second highest score to date,” she said. “But I was getting pretty nervous. I know what a big deal this is and I’ve worked pretty hard to get here. All my hard work is paying off and is allowing me to accomplish something.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA Coach Andrew Ienuso echoed Washington’s sentiment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“She’s works harder than anyone in the gym,” he said after the game. “She’s just eight points away. All her hard work on the court is finally paying off. She’s worked so hard to get here. And she’s only a junior.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ienuso said the Lady Eagles’ next game will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at home against Holy Trinity (10-2).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BA standout Washington nearing milestone', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-standout-washington-nearing-milestone', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:37:46', '2022-01-26 18:37:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54911', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54913, 4, '2022-01-26 13:38:51', '2022-01-26 18:38:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3 locals named to Alabama’s Dean’s, President’s Lists for Fall </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A total of 11,979 students enrolled during the fall 2021 term at The University of Alabama were named to the dean\'s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president\'s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A\'s). Three of those students were from Beaufort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Savannah Harrington </strong>of Beaufort (29902) was named to the Deans List list.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wylee Krasnigor </strong>of Beaufort (29906) was named to the Presidents List list.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>William Shepherd </strong>of Beaufort (29902) was named to the Presidents List list.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hackler makes Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Belmont </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nicolas Hackler </strong>of Beaufort (29907) qualified for the Fall 2021 Dean\'s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master\'s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont can expand an individual\'s horizon.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>12 cadets, students named to The Citadel’s Fall 2021 Dean\'s List&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dean\'s List at The Citadel is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester include these cadets and students from Beaufort: <strong>Brendan Bowersox, Kyle Davis, Ryan Henrickson, John Hewlett, Ethan McKenzie, Matthew Polk, Reed Reichel, Christopher Rohrer, Elliott Ruoff, Cody Spencer, Thomas Conrad </strong>and <strong>Jonathan Lehman.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cadets who are named to the dean\'s list receive a medal, which is worn on their uniform during the semester following their academic achievement. Non-cadet students on the dean\'s list are presented a certificate; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Citadel offers a classic military college education for young men and women focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. The approximately 2,400 members of the S.C. Corps of Cadets are not required to serve in the military, but about one-third of each class earn commissions to become officers in every branch of U.S. military service.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gold stars for fall 2021 awarded to 3 local Citadel cadets&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher in the fall 2021 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel\'s dean\'s list.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester include <strong>Elliott Ruoff, Thomas Conrad </strong>and <strong>Jonathan Lehman </strong>of Beaufort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those cadets will be recognized at the awards parade on Jan. 28, where they will be presented their gold stars, which they may wear on their uniforms throughout the semester following their academic achievement. A gold star recognition certificate is awarded to non-cadet students who meet the requirements; veteran and active duty students are also awarded challenge coins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-41', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:38:51', '2022-01-26 18:38:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54915, 4, '2022-01-26 13:40:10', '2022-01-26 18:40:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Becky Sprecher&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Metropolitan Opera will broadcast its new production of Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi on Saturday, Jan. 29th at the USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret. Curtain is at 1 p.m.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Regarded as one of the masters of the art form, Verdi composed an astounding 26 operas, half of which are still in performed in houses all over the world today. Not only was he a great dramatist he was also a highly respected interpreter of Italy’s cultural and political development.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It is indisputable,” wrote George Martin in his book, The Opera Companion, “that no musician in the last 400 years writing in any form — operatic, symphonic or other — has communicated so directly to so many persons for so many years.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And for Verdi, opera was for everybody, not just an “interesting but irrelevant aberration of the rich and idle,” said Martin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The story is based on Victor Hugo’s widely-banned Le Roi S’amuse, “a blatant depiction of depraved authority” and “biting criticism of the ruling class,” according to the Met’s notes. Verdi’s adaption of the opera premiered in 1851 at Teatro la Fenice in Venice, but as with most masterworks, its themes are still relevant today.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At a party in the Ducal Palace in Act I, the Duke is unabashedly trying to seduce the ladies while the guests gossip that his hunchbacked court jester, Rigoletto, has a mistress. The elderly Count Monterone angrily confronts the Duke about seducing his daughter. Rigoletto ridicules him with merciless cruelty, prompting the Count to curse him. Monterone is promptly arrested.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rigoletto hurries home where we meet his daughter Gilda, the light of Rigoletto’s life. He is determined not only to shield her from the corrupt life at the palace but protect her from Monterone’s curse as well. Unfortunately the Duke already has his claws in the girl, impersonating a poor student who sat near her in church. After Rigoletto leaves, he sneaks in to see her. A group of courtiers, thinking the rumor about Rigoletto having a mistress is true, decide to abduct her and expose the affair.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Act II, the Duke pretends to be upset about Gilda’s abduction, but is delighted when his courtiers inform him of the mistake. He swiftly disappears to make the conquest. When Rigoletto enters the palace looking for Gilda, the courtiers are astounded to learn that she is his daughter and not his mistress. She appears and runs in shame to her father. As Count Monterone passes by on the way to his execution, Rigoletto swears that they both will be avenged for the Duke’s misdeeds. In the manner of abused women, Gilda begs Rigoletto to forgive the Duke.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Act III brings disaster, with the Duke parading around singing about the fickleness of women as he attempts to seduce a young lady named Maddalena. From their location outside, Rigoletto and Gilda watch what is going on through a window. Rigoletto dresses Gilda as a boy to get her out of town to safety then hires a killer, Sparafucile, to murder the Duke. Through a ghastly series of misadventures, Gilda is the one who winds up being killed and dies in Rigoletto’s arms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here\'s what to look for in this production:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Set&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher has moved the action to the 1920s Weimar period in Germany, evoking a pre-fascist era of unbridled cruelty and extravagance that has strong parallels to Italy in the day of the Duke of Mantua. Sher was interested in “how a corrupt leadership infects a culture, infects how wealth and privilege dominate and squish people below it,” according to an interview with the New York Times.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While to some it may seem like a stretch to have the Ducal Palace of Mantua in Germany, there are few specific references. “It’s more of a context than a concept,” says Sher. Settings will change rapidly, rotating to seamlessly shift between scenes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Singers&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Indulge me for a minute here. The Hawaii-born and raised baritone, Quinn Kelsey, is singing Rigoletto. When my husband and I lived in Honolulu, we heard Quinn sing several times as a young college student. A big guy with a big voice, it was clear that he was going to mature into a great singer. While he’s been around at the Met for quite some time, this is his big moment, and we send him lots of Aloha and Ho’omaika’i.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Singing the role of Rigoletto’s daughter, Gilda, is soprano Rosa Feola. She and Kelsey are great friends and have sung these roles together quite a few times in the past, so expect synergy between the two.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Music&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The beauty of the music in Rigoletto makes this tragedy all the more compelling and powerful. Look for the Duke of Mantua (Piotr Beczala) to sing one of the most popular arias of all time in Act III, La dona èt mobile. (You’ve heard it even though you may not know it.)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And it will be really interesting to see how they present the famous quartet also in Act III, Bella figlia dell’amore. Four characters in two locations sing of diverging feelings and reactions, all at the same time. Unlike other art forms, only opera can communicate in this way and Verdi was a master at it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be plenty to discuss at your post-opera dinner, too. Did the new staging work? What about presenting it in the Weimar era? It would be interesting to ponder what would have happened if Rigoletto had a Twitter account, or the Duke of Mantua had been familiar with the “Me, Too” movement. It might take you more than one bottle of wine, so you might consider dining at home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Estimated run time is 2 hrs and 40 minutes, with a 30-minute intermission between the first and last two acts. Sung in Italian with Met Titles in English. For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/Season/In Cinemas. To book tickets, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More. Tickets are $22, $20 for OLLI members&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Met to broadcast Verdi’s Rigoletto on Saturday at Center For the Arts', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'met-to-broadcast-verdis-rigoletto-on-saturday-at-center-for-the-arts', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:40:11', '2022-01-26 18:40:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54915', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54917, 4, '2022-01-26 13:42:23', '2022-01-26 18:42:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make a list of the ABCs of heart health, from arrhythmia to Zumba classes, and you might not think to include a T – for thyroid. But the small gland that produces crucial hormones can have a big effect on the cardiovascular system.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Both an overactive thyroid and an underactive thyroid can have bad cardiac consequences,\" said Dr. Anne Cappola, an endocrinologist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania\'s Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. \"It is important to recognize and treat both.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The changes caused by an abnormal thyroid can be subtle, said Dr. Robert Carey, an endocrinologist and dean emeritus of the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Thyroid disorders creep up on you,\" he said. \"They occur so gradually they\'re quite often not detected until you come to a physician. But the risks of ignoring them are largely cardiovascular.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, releases hormones that regulate metabolism and affect every organ, including the heart. When the body produces too much thyroid hormone, the result is hyperthyroidism, which can cause an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure, as well as osteoporosis and other problems.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Treatments include medication, radioactive iodine to shrink the thyroid and, less commonly, surgery to remove it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hypothyroidism, when the body doesn\'t produce enough hormone, is much more prevalent. That can lead to a slower heart rate, constricted blood vessels, increased blood pressure, retention of fluid and an increase in cholesterol levels. It\'s treated with a medication that replaces that body\'s natural thyroid hormones and can manage the condition for a lifetime.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the American Thyroid Association, about 1 in 8 people in the U.S. will develop a thyroid condition sometime in their lives, and an estimated 20 million have one now. Women are five to eight times more likely than men to have thyroid problems, and more than half of people with the condition may not know it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what should we be doing about it? Thyroid abnormalities are usually discovered through blood tests. Because heart disease and thyroid problems are linked, Cappola said, people with heart-related problems ranging from irregular heartbeats to high cholesterol to heart failure routinely undergo thyroid checks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"You need to see if the thyroid is a contributor,\" she said. \"The beauty of that is you treat the thyroid problem, and it often helps the cardiac problem.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But Cappola said thyroid tests are generally not part of routine health screenings, in which people without symptoms are tested, as is the case with screening mammograms and colonoscopies.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The challenges have been who needs to get checked (for thyroid problems), do we recommend screening people who are asymptomatic and is there any benefit to that,\" she said. \"We\'re not at the point that we\'re saying people with no symptoms need to be screened for it.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That\'s why paying attention to symptoms is so important, Cappola and Carey said. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue; weight gain; cold intolerance; joint and muscle pain; constipation; and dry, brittle hair. For hyperthyroidism, symptoms include weight loss despite an increased appetite; rapid or irregular heartbeat; nervousness or irritability; muscle weakness; and heat intolerance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While not everyone feeling sluggish or nervous has a thyroid problem, especially during a pandemic that has generated stress and social isolation, the overall message is the same.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"For the public, pay attention to small changes,\" Carey said. \"And for clinicians and primary care physicians, don\'t be hesitant to screen for thyroid problems.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cappola also called attention to people who don\'t see doctors at all.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The people who never go or brush off their symptoms or don\'t have access to health care are the ones who could be getting into trouble,\" she said. \"You need to have a properly functioning thyroid.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By Michael Precker, American Heart Association News; January 20, 2022&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.heart.org/ en/news/2022/01/20/a-healthy-thyroid-can-be-key-to-a-healthy-heart \">https://www.heart.org/ en/news/2022/01/20/a-healthy-thyroid-can-be-key-to-a-healthy-heart </a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'A healthy thyroid can be key to a healthy heart', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-healthy-thyroid-can-be-key-to-a-healthy-heart', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:42:24', '2022-01-26 18:42:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54917', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54919, 4, '2022-01-26 13:44:29', '2022-01-26 18:44:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The phrase \"you are what you eat\" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone\'s risk of dying from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the relationship between food and disease.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Things like smoking and genetics put us at risk for developing different diseases, but neither are the biggest risk factor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Nutrition is now the No. 1 cause of early death, and early disease in our country and the world,\" says Dr. Kopecky.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Kopecky says having genes for disease will increase your risk by 30% to 40%, but having a bad lifestyle for disease will increase your risk by 300% to 400%.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"About 57% of the calories we consume every day in this country are ultraprocessed foods,\" says Dr. Kopecky.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While ultraprocessed foods tend to be convenient and cost-effective, they are inflammatory and can cause a host of health issues over time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"It bothers our tissues. It bothers our heart. It bothers our arteries, our brains, our pancreas, our liver and our lungs. And that leads to disease,\" says Dr. Kopecky. \"It could be in the brain with Alzheimer\'s, the heart with coronary artery disease, or cancers elsewhere.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The good news is it\'s never too late to change your eating habits, and no change is too small.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"It\'s been shown if you take one bite of say a processed meat or ultraprocessed food, replace that with some unprocessed food or a healthier choice — you know vegetables and black beans — after a year or two, that will actually lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of the four levels of food processing, the most processed are termed ultraprocessed foods. These foods have many added ingredients, such as sugar; salt; fat; and artificial colors, preservatives or stabilizers. The ingredient list sometimes has words that sound like chemicals. Examples are obvious foods like soft drinks, hot dogs, cold cuts, fast food, packaged snacks and cookies, but can also include canned baked beans, low-fat fruit yogurt, packaged bread, ready-made pasta sauces and breakfast cereals. <br><br>Source: <a href=\"https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute\">https://newsnetwork. mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'relationship-between-food-disease-stronger-than-you-may-think', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:44:29', '2022-01-26 18:44:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54921, 4, '2022-01-26 13:46:37', '2022-01-26 18:46:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. Sometimes, it contains additional ingredients. By contrast, isopropyl alcohol is pure alcohol with no other ingredients.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because rubbing alcohol contains isopropyl alcohol, the two liquids have similar properties, but they are not the same. For example, both have antibacterial properties and are disinfectants.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, because it is undiluted, isopropyl alcohol is too hazardous to use as a disinfectant for the skin or home. Companies use isopropyl alcohol in industrial settings to manufacture products, while rubbing alcohol is for at-home use.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here is a discussion about the similarities and differences between isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol. It will explain how to use rubbing alcohol as a disinfectant and the potential side effects.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Are isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol the same thing?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No – isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are not the same thing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isopropyl alcohol is pure alcohol and is a colorless liquid with a musty, sharp odor. There are no other ingredients in a bottle of isopropyl alcohol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isopropyl alcohol is also not the same substance as ethyl alcohol, which is the type of alcohol in beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By contrast, rubbing alcohol contains isopropyl alcohol among other ingredients, such as water. Most rubbing alcohol brands contain 70% isopropyl alcohol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What else can rubbing alcohol contain?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The other main component of rubbing alcohol is water. Depending on the product, there may be other ingredients.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some rubbing alcohols that companies manufacture for aching muscles contain essential oils such as wintergreen. Wintergreen essential oil contains a compound known as methyl salicylate, which dilates tiny blood vessels in the skin. This can help relieve aches and pains.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Similarities and differences&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The main difference between isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol is the concentration. The concentration of isopropyl alcohol is 100%, while the concentration of rubbing alcohol is less because of the addition of water.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Otherwise, the two liquids have similar properties. They are antibacterial and antiseptic. They are also both flammable, and toxic when inhaled or ingested.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both products involve risks with use, but because isopropyl alcohol is more concentrated than rubbing alcohol, it is more hazardous.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Uses&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite their similarities, isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol have different uses.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Isopropyl alcohol&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Manufacturers use isopropyl alcohol to make:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>cosmetics&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>personal care products&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>perfumes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>antifreeze&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>pharmaceuticals&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>dyes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lacquers&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>window cleaners&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rubbing alcohol&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People typically use rubbing alcohol at home as an antiseptic to clean cuts and scrapes, lowering the risk of infection. It may be part of an at-home first aid kit or medicine cabinet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a rubbing alcohol contains wintergreen or methyl salicylate, individuals may use it to help relieve muscle aches that are the result of exertion. An additional use involves disinfecting small objects in the home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Is one better than the other?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isopropyl alcohol is undiluted, so has stronger antibacterial properties. However, this also makes it more hazardous, and it is not appropriate for home use.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People should not apply isopropyl alcohol to the skin for any reason, as it can pass into the bloodstream and cause poisoning. Rubbing alcohol is better for use in first aid and to sterilize small objects or surfaces.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How to use rubbing alcohol&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Disinfecting items in the home&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person may use rubbing alcohol in the home to disinfect thermometers and frequently touched items, such as computer keyboards and phones.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, ensure the room is well-ventilated. Next, dip cotton wool in rubbing alcohol and apply it to the surface or object.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Disinfecting cuts and scrapes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People can use rubbing alcohol that contains 70% isopropyl alcohol to disinfect minor cuts and scrapes. To do this, follow these steps:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Ensure the room has good ventilation.&nbsp;</li><li>Gently clean the skin around the cut with some water.&nbsp;</li><li>Add a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a cotton pad and apply to the area. Allow it to dry.&nbsp;</li><li>Cover with a sterile bandage, if necessary.&nbsp;</li><li>Repeat this 1–3 times per day.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do not apply rubbing alcohol to a large area of the body or near the eyes, and do not use it for more than 1 week without consulting a doctor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Relieving muscle aches due to exertion&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For muscle aches, a person may try using rubbing alcohol that contains 50% isopropyl alcohol with added wintergreen. Apply some of the rubbing alcohol to clean gauze or a cotton swab, then rub onto the area. Alternatively, apply some of the liquid directly to the skin and rub with the hands.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Again, it is important to make sure the room has good ventilation. Do not get rubbing alcohol into the eyes or on other mucous membranes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Risks and side effects&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using rubbing alcohol on the skin or in the home has some risks, such as:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Skin irritation&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fire&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eye damage&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Poisoning&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are toxic. This is true whether a person inhales the fumes or if they drink the liquid. Neither substance is a substitute for alcohol in drinks, and even one sip can have the devastating effects.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wintergreen and methyl salicylate are also toxic when ingested. Always keep medicines and alcohol out of the reach of children in a locked cabinet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rubbing alcohol is a diluted form of isopropyl alcohol. Sometimes, it also contains other ingredients, such as wintergreen essential oil. While the concentration of isopropyl alcohol is 100%, the concentration of many brands of rubbing alcohol is 70%.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The difference in strength makes rubbing alcohol safe to use in the home to disinfect objects and scrapes on the skin. However, it is only safe if a person follows directions for use and heeds precautions, such as using it in a well-ventilated area and avoiding contact with the eyes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ isopropyl-alcohol-vs-rubbing-alcohol?\">https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ isopropyl-alcohol-vs-rubbing-alcohol? </a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last medically reviewed on January 19, 2022 <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The difference between isopropyl alcohol vs. rubbing alcohol ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-difference-between-isopropyl-alcohol-vs-rubbing-alcohol', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:46:38', '2022-01-26 18:46:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54921', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54923, 4, '2022-01-26 13:47:54', '2022-01-26 18:47:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drs. Kevin Jones and Vandit Sardana of Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists will be moving their offices to a new, permanent location at the Port Royal Medical Pavilion next week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Effective Monday, Jan. 31, the practice will be located at 1680 Ribaut Road in Port Royal, adjacent to the hospital’s Express Care &amp; Occupational Health Clinic. The practices’ Okatie location will not be affected by the move.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients who have appointments scheduled in Beaufort on or after Monday with either Drs. Jones or Sardana, or physician assistant William Schreffler, should go to the new office. In addition, rehabilitation patients who receive treatment at the practices’ current location will also be seen at the Port Royal Medical Pavilion location as of Monday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contact Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists at 843-524-3015 if you have questions about your appointment with one of the providers. For information about rehab appointments, call 843-522-5850.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Orthopedic specialists Jones and Sardana on the move', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'orthopedic-specialists-jones-and-sardana-on-the-move', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:47:55', '2022-01-26 18:47:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54923', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54925, 4, '2022-01-26 13:48:43', '2022-01-26 18:48:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A special sales tax referendum may go back to the voters in November after the issue was widely rejected by county voters last year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Council agreed Monday night to create a citizens task force to consider the issue, including whether to have a referendum since the addition 1 percent sales tax was vetoed by 73 percent of the county voters last November.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several council members suggested delaying the vote until 2023 or 2024 but the majority wanted to move forward with a task force because of road improvement needs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 16-member committee will be made up of an appointee from each of the 11 county council districts and one from each of the five municipalities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>County officials want the nominees by February 11 with a goal of late April for the task force to begin its work.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County Council again mulling sales tax referendum', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-council-again-mulling-sales-tax-referendum', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:48:43', '2022-01-26 18:48:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54927, 4, '2022-01-26 13:49:53', '2022-01-26 18:49:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Around 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, the Burton and Bluffton Fire Districts, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to a head-on vehicle collision on S.C. Hwy. 170 near the Broad River Bridge which resulted in critical injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One vehicle crossed the median/traffic and struck the other vehicle about a half mile west of the bridge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An off-duty Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire District Fire Lieutenant, John Thompson, was first to arrive and reported possible occupants trapped with critical injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Responders arrived on scene, and while there were no trapped occupants, firefighters and EMS personnel began stabilizing and treating two people with what appeared to be critical injuries. A medical helicopter was requested but was unable to fly due to the weather.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One driver was transported to Savannah Memorial Hospital, and the other to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The two drivers of the vehicles were the only occupants.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both westbound lanes, and one east bound lane were closed for nearly two hours while emergency crews worked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Collision on SC 170 near Broad River Bridge injures 2', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'collision-on-sc-170-near-broad-river-bridge-injures-2', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:49:55', '2022-01-26 18:49:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54927', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54929, 4, '2022-01-26 13:50:55', '2022-01-26 18:50:55', '', 'ICE, ICE, MAYBE?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ice-ice-maybe', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:50:56', '2022-01-26 18:50:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54929', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54931, 4, '2022-01-26 13:53:15', '2022-01-26 18:53:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County Solid Waste and Recycling offers series called “Green Steps”</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Recycling Coordinator Victoria Hoffman is hosting several presentations on “Green Steps” at various County Branch Libraries. Topics will include Recycle Talk: learn more about recycling in Beaufort County; and Composting 101: Divert your food and yard waste in your own backyard.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The series schedule is as follows:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Recycle Talk</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 28, Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Composting 101</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 p.m., Saturday, March 5, Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 p.m., Friday, March 18, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pre-registration is not required to attend. All attendees will receive a free reusable bag. For more information contact Victoria Hoffman at Victoria.hoffman@bcgov.net or 843-255-2823.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eddings Point Boat Landing re-opens</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eddings Point Boat Landing and Boat Ramp has reopened after an extensive repair project by Beaufort County Public Works.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Closed since September, the boat landing\'s existing ramp on the northern lane was demolished due to major pothole and deterioration, a new slab was poured, full depth asphalt patch was placed on areas where the asphalt was degrading and a new boat landing sign was installed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The cost of each section of the project is as follows: the marine contract was $49,950; the paving contract was $11,000; and the new boat landing sign was $289.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finally, the last item will be new striping in the parking lot to reestablish the parking stalls for patrons. That cost will be $800.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tax season open</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS began accepting Individual Income Tax returns Monday, Jan. 24. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Monday, April 18, 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SCDOR will begin processing returns February 7 to allow employers to meet the January 31 W-2 submission deadline.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As you prepare to file your return, use online tools and resources readily available from the SCDOR and the IRS. Visit dor.sc.gov/iit and IRS.gov to get started.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>United Way of the Lowcountry promotes Jones</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) has promoted Wendy Eden Jones to Director of Marketing and Communications.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In her new role, Jones will focus on strategic messaging, public relations, marketing and design, digital marketing and storytelling in order to promote and grow UWLC’s impact in the community. Her promotion comes after joining the organization as a Philanthropy Specialist in 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jones brings extensive nonprofit marketing and public relations experience to her new position. Prior to joining UWLC, she held marketing/public relations leadership positions at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry; The Literacy Center; Brevard College in Brevard, N.C.; the South Carolina Bar; Savannah Chamber of Commerce/Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau; and The Anderson Group, a marketing firm on Hilton Head Island. Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Factory Creek Landing, pier remains open</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Stormwater has started its Brewer Memorial Park project on Sea Island Parkway, Lady\'s Island, adjacent to Factory Creek Fishing Pier. A silt fence has been erected near the fishing pier which may give the impression the landing is closed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the entire Factory Creek Boat Landing and fishing pier remains open to the public and is expected to remain open for the duration of the project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Construction at the park is expected to continue for the next two months. Upon completion, the park will showcase different low impact stormwater treatment options and treat stormwater runoff previously left untreated for pollutants.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, please contact Katie Herrera with Beaufort County Stormwater at 843-255-2813.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Netflix Aviation Maintenance Manager speaking at TCL</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>James Beasley, the Netflix Aviation Maintenance Manager, will be speaking Friday, Feb. 4, at Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The free event is focused on veterans and military members in Transition Assistance Programs (programs to help separating and retiring service members).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The agenda for the program, organized by Al Hardy, CEO of Aero Training Center USA, is the growth of Netflix Aviation and Corporate Culture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hardy assists his client, Aircraft Technologies Group (ATG), develop career awareness and opportunities in Aerospace and Aviation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ATG is an employer and promoter of Aero Skills Tournaments. Aero Skills Tournaments are held throughout North America to promote continuing and basic education in Aerospace and Aviation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m., in the Building 23 Conference Room, and features speakers Rock Hudson, the Continuing Education Program Administrator, TCL; Dewayne Simmons, Director of the Veterans Resource Center, TCL; Jay Logie, COO and Founder of ATG, Aero Skills and NETWorX; Randy Klym, Vice President of Operations, ATG; and Beasley.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP to Al Hardy at ahardy@myatg.aero.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Republican Women’s Club holding Membership Drive Luncheon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club will hold its annual Membership Drive Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Carolina Room at the Dataw Island Club, 123 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, will be the featured speaker. Vaughan has testified before Congress many times and has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and PBS’s News Hour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The cost of the buffet luncheon is $35 and is by reservation only. To reserve a seat, please mail a check to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 by February 16.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information, call Diane Roney at 843-838-4972.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-206', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:53:16', '2022-01-26 18:53:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54931', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(54933, 4, '2022-01-26 13:54:39', '2022-01-26 18:54:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Probate Judge Kenneth Fulp has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term of office on Dec. 31.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"It has been the highest honor of my professional life to have served the citizens of Beaufort County as their Probate Judge and to work with dedicated colleagues both on the bench and in the bar,\" Fulp said. \"I especially want to thank all the dedicated and caring Probate Court staff members with whom it has been my privilege to work over the years. They daily render caring and professional service to scores of people going through some of life\'s most difficult times, and I will always cherish their commitment to our work.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Judge Fulp has served as Beaufort County\'s Probate Judge since 2012, first by gubernatorial appointment and then by election in 2014 and 2018. Prior to becoming Probate Judge, he had served as Associate Probate Judge since January 1999.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before his judicial service, he practiced law, first in Virginia and then in South Carolina following his move to Beaufort in 1990. His legal experience includes working in the 1980s as counsel for a U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee and as Congressional Relations Counsel for the U.S. Marshals Service in the Department of Justice. In 1988, he was presented The Distinguished Service A ward by the Director of the U.S. Marshals Service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Judge Fulp served as President of the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges in 2017-2018. He is a judicial member of the South Carolina Bar and the Virginia State Bar, and is a member of the National College of Probate Judges</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort County Probate Judge Fulp retiring at year’s end', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-probate-judge-fulp-retiring-at-years-end', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:54:39', '2022-01-26 18:54:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54933', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54935, 4, '2022-01-26 13:55:54', '2022-01-26 18:55:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through a partnership with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Beaufort County Library branches are now one of many local distribution sites that offer free OnGo COVID-19 rapid test kits to Lowcountry residents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents can pick up a kit at any branch library or Bookmobile during normal operating hours. Each box includes two tests. The individual requesting a test kit must be present to receive the kit (no one can pick up kits for someone else). Additionally, DHEC requires the individual to list their date of birth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents are advised to call their local branch before visiting to check on current inventory, as supplies are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Branch: </strong>843-255-6456</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bluffton Branch: </strong>843-255-6497</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hilton Head Branch: </strong>843-255-6526</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lobeco Branch: </strong>843-255-6479</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>St. Helena Branch: </strong>843-255-6540</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, at-home tests are now available at DHEC Public Health Departments, including the Beaufort County Public Health Department at 601 Wilmington Street (855-472-3432).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents can used DHEC’s testing locator (https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations) to determine if their local health department has rapid tests available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At-home test results are not required to be reported to DHEC but can help an individual take appropriate action to monitor their health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At-home rapid tests are in limited supply, and residents are not guaranteed a test when attempting to acquire one. One test kit, containing two tests, will be given to an individual (of any age) who arrives in person to a Public Health Department (PHD). Individuals must be physically present to receive a test kit. A person may not pick up test kits for other people.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person with symptoms must not come into a PHD for a test kit. Anyone not feeling well should notify the staff performing screening at the door that they have symptoms and staff will bring a test kit to them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents are asked to practice patience when attempting to acquire a rapid test and make alternative plans to get tested in case they cannot obtain one. There are testing locations across the state for residents to visit if they are experiencing symptoms or are otherwise recommended to be tested.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fifty percent of the rapid at-home tests DHEC receives will be distributed to the community. The rest will be provided to first responder agencies, state government agencies, school districts, long-term care facilities, and county and state correctional facilities. It is imperative that staff in these entities who are symptomatic or close contacts can quickly be made aware of their COVID-19 status so they can act accordingly and protect the health of those they serve from potential spread of illness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DHEC strongly encourages vaccinations for ages 5 and up, booster shots for those 12 and older, and the use of masks to protect ourselves and each other from virus spread. Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 and to protect those around you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Find a vaccination site near you on the vaccine locator (https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations) or by calling the Vaccine Information Line at 1-866-365-8110.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort County Library branches now offering COVID-19 rapid test kits', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-library-branches-now-offering-covid-19-rapid-test-kits', '', '', '2022-01-26 13:55:55', '2022-01-26 18:55:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54935', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54937, 4, '2022-01-26 13:57:48', '2022-01-26 18:57:48', '<!-- 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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tour Historic Fort Fremont&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@ bcgov.net.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Artists That Teach instructor show </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jan. 3 through Feb. 25, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Academy is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. There will also be an artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 that is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. For more information, call 843-842-5738.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Artists That Teach live artist demonstrations </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 28, Julie Schroeder at Art League Gallery. Art League Academy is located at 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Gallery is located mid-island inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, next to the box office.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to noon, Saturday, Jan. 29, Feb. 19, March 26, April 9, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. 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 Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. 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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530- 1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, please send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@ gmail.com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- 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., Saturday, Feb. 12; Friday, Feb. 25. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hopeful Horizons’ 10th annual Race4Love </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, Cat Island. Race4Love is a family-friendly 5K run/3K walk that traverses streets of three Cat Island neighborhoods. Pre-registration is encouraged at race4love.com and virtual options are available. Race4Love benefits survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in Beaufort County and the surrounding counties. Funds raised help Hopeful Horizons in its mission to end abuse and change lives. Organizers encourage masks and physical distancing when participants are not walking or running the race. For more information, visit www.race4love.com. For more information on Hopeful Horizons, visit www.hopefulhorizons.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Souper Bowl of Caring&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, Coligny Plaza, in the area between FISH Casual Coastal Seafood and Skillets, Hilton Head Island. Join the community and Coligny Merchants as they host a fundraiser to benefit Second Helpings – a local charity that “rescues” food from local grocery stores and delivers it to food pantries in our area for those in need. Local Coligny restaurants will be serving up their favorite soups for participants to taste and enjoy. Cost is $25. All proceeds go to support Second Helpings. Tickets can be purchased at the event, or advanced tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3qX3BCF. Live music by \"Something from Nothing.\" Hosted by Jesse Blanco from WTOC’s “Eat It and Like It.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, Carolina Room, Dataw Island Club, 123 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, will be the featured speaker. Vaughan has testified before Congress many times and has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and PBS’s News Hour. The cost of the buffet luncheon is $35 and is by reservation only. To reserve a seat, please mail a check to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 by February 16. For further information, call Diane Roney at 843-838-4972.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Full 30-hour lifeguard training </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>March 4-7 &amp; 13; April 22-25 &amp; May 1; May 13- 16 &amp; 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@ comcast.net. 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. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FUN WOMEN 5K Race&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Newcastle and Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts’ Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 18 and 19, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all women. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/3qjg1V9.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sea Island Rotary Club Community Service blood drive </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Big Red Bloodmobile, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort. Future donation dates will be Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Nov. 15. OneBlood is testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody. The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the your immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. You will be able to see their results approximately two to five days after donating by logging into OneBlood’s donor portal at www.oneblood. org. If you test positive for the antibody, you will be eligible to become COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor. All donors will receive a OneBlood gift and a $10 eGift card. Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. OneBlood takes extra precautions to ensure that the donation process is safe from the COVID-19 virus including extra cleanings, wearing masks, etc. All time slots are currently available. Contact District Governor-elect Bob Gross, at bob@ beaufortgroup.com or call 843-321-0196 and indicate the time slot that best suits you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $40, $5 for each additional division, three divisions total. Double elimination. Skill division 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles. Singles, two divisions. Age divisions – skill divisions but limited to 50+, 60+, 70+. Proceeds benefit Beaufort High School Tennis. To register online, go to pickleballtournaments. com and search for pickledeagle. Register online and get a free T-shirt.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Twilight Run&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort. The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www. RiverviewCharterSchool.org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525- 0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net. 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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 8, 9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder. Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https://bit. ly/31JnBi9. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ARTIST MEETING WITH PUBLIC&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Illustrator and retired college professor Frank Cerulli, who is hosting “Rockin,’” a stunning dual-gallery exhibit of rock and pop culture through February at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, will meet with the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event, originally scheduled for last week, will take place as the USCB Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret Street. 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(54941, 4, '2022-01-26 14:00:21', '2022-01-26 19:00:21', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>5K raises awareness, funds for Lowcountry abuse victims</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>Mark your calendar for Hopeful Horizons’ 10th annual Race4Love – 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12 at Cat Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Race4Love, presented by Stokes Toyota of Beaufort, is a family-friendly 5K run/3K walk that traverses the picturesque streets of three Cat Island neighborhoods. Pre-registration is encouraged at race4love.com and virtual options are available.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Race4Love has its origins in the Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run that was organized by Marie Tate in 2012. The event honored Lance Cpl. Dana Tate and Cpl. Dyke “A.J.” Coursen, two Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department deputies who were killed when responding to a domestic violence call in 2002. Marie Tate, Lance Cpl. Dana Tate’s widow, is still actively involved in Race4Love and will greet runners and walkers at the Tate Turnaround along the route.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Race4Love benefits survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in Beaufort County and the surrounding counties. Funds raised help Hopeful Horizons in its mission to end abuse and change lives.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are grateful for the sponsors and volunteers who have come together once again to support the Race4Love,” Hopeful Horizons CEO Kristin Dubrowski said in a release. “Survivors of abuse need the support of the entire community, and this is one way you can show your support and help to raise awareness.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Organizers encourage masks and physical distancing when participants are not walking or running the race.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, visit www.race4love.com. For more information on Hopeful Horizons, visit <a href=\"http://www.hopefulhorizons.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.hopefulhorizons.org\">www.hopefulhorizons.org</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Hopeful Horizons holding 10th annual Race4Love', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hopeful-horizons-holding-10th-annual-race4love', '', '', '2022-01-26 14:00:21', '2022-01-26 19:00:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54941', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(54945, 4, '2022-01-26 14:25:36', '2022-01-26 19:25:36', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Annual event will be held Saturday, March 5, at Kate Gleason Park in Beaufort</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial officials are rescheduling and relocating the annual Valentine Ball fundraiser, originally set for February 5, due to high levels of COVID-19 in the community and ongoing health concerns.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Given the current surge in cases and the high transmission rate of this variant we believe it is prudent to postpone the event until such time when both CDC and DHEC models predict the prevalence will be much lower,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ball will be held outside and under a tent on Saturday, March 5, in Kate Gleason Park, located on the banks of the Beaufort River on the hospital’s main campus. Attendance will be limited to 250 guests. As an additional safety measure, guests are required to have proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the event. Wearing a face mask will be left to the discretion of the individual.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This year’s ball is dedicated to our healthcare heroes who have worked tirelessly over the past two years caring for thousands of community members affected by COVID-19,” Associate VP and Chief Development Officer Deborah Schuchmann said. “It is our responsibility to both our heroes and our community to celebrate the ball in a safe, post-surge environment.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Valentine Ball will once again include a carefully curated silent auction with vacation home stays, unique experiences and excursions, sporting events and original art. Open to both event attendees and non-attendees, mobile bidding through Clickbid will open February 18 and close the night of the event. Bidders can register for an account now by visiting www.ValentineBall.org and clicking on “Create Your Silent Auction Account” at the bottom of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Funds generated from the event will go toward the renovation of the Beaufort Memorial Surgical Pavilion. The Valentine Ball alone has generated more than $800,000 towards this special project that will make a lasting impact on the health of our community for years to come. First hosted in 1990, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Valentine Ball has raised more than $5.6 million for new technology, services and facility improvements for Beaufort Memorial and its patients.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets to the Valentine Ball are $200 each and can be purchased until February 18, based on availability. For more information about the ball, to purchase tickets, or to register for a silent auction account visit www.ValentineBall.org</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Memorial relocates, reschedules Valentine Ball', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-relocates-reschedules-valentine-ball', '', '', '2022-01-26 14:25:37', '2022-01-26 19:25:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54945', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54947, 4, '2022-01-26 14:46:59', '2022-01-26 19:46:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council adopted Redistricting Map 3A after unanimously passing the ordinance at third reading during Monday night\'s County Council meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To see if your district changed go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAxMjUuNTIyOTkzMTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iZWF1Zm9ydGNvdW50eXNjLmdvdi90b3BpY3MvcmVkaXN0cmljdGluZy9pbmRleC5odG1sP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.jdLERtVhf-bOfAApnzLvAZ1nf-G9K3JFb_9P0gpV_ac/s/566122596/br/125575805765-l\">https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/topics/redistricting/index.html</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County\'s Board of Voter Registration and Elections will take necessary actions to inform voters of the changes and precinct locations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Redistricting process started with the release of the census date after South Carolina reviewed it. This occurred on October 27 at USC Beaufort as the state presented the data during an open meeting. On Monday, Nov. 8, the County Council approved the timeline understating that the normal 9-month process was now four months to meet the State of South Carolina requirements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From November 24 through December 13, the County held three public meetings and a redistricting website compete with informational videos, key documents, and an interactive map. The public could also submit comments through the website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The feedback was tremendous and helped the County staff to focus on neighborhoods street by street and make sure we get this right,” Beaufort County Director of Mapping and Applications Dan Morgan said in a release. “We feel we were able to preserve the one person, one vote yet improve the grouping of communities of interests with the help of the public.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAxMjUuNTIyOTkzMTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5iZWF1Zm9ydGNvdW50eXNjLmdvdi90b3BpY3MvcmVkaXN0cmljdGluZy9pbmRleC5odG1sP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.6l-1YJR_TeMiB7CAhYzMCqUSxXEcsxqyA18usbktrVo/s/566122596/br/125575805765-l\">https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/topics/redistricting/index.html</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County Council adopts Redistricting Map Alternate 3A', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-council-adopts-redistricting-map-alternate-3a', '', '', '2022-01-26 14:47:00', '2022-01-26 19:47:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54947', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(54952, 4, '2022-01-26 14:50:29', '2022-01-26 19:50:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COLUMBIA – State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, is hoping the seventh time is the charm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the past seven years, Davis has been trying to convince his colleagues to pass a medical marijuana bill, which in its current rendition is considered the most conservative medical marijuana bill in the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, endorsed the bill Tuesday and Senators who returned to work last week agreed that S-150, officially called the Compassionate Care Act, would be the first piece of legislation to be debated this year and that no other bills would be considered until a vote by the full Senate takes place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That debate is expected to begin this week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bill passed the Senate Medical Affairs Committee last year but opposition stopped a floor debate before the session ended in May.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The biggest opponent to the bill is head of the State Law Enforcement Division and the state Sheriff’s Association who content it will lead to recreational use.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The bill permits the use of cannabis through ointments, sprays, vapors but regulations against the smoking of marijuana remain in place.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirty-six states already have medical marijuana bills and supporters, many of whom suffer from cancer, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues that are traditionally dealt with opioids.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Davis’ medical marijuana bill again set for debate', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'davis-medical-marijuana-bill-again-set-for-debate', '', '', '2022-01-26 14:50:29', '2022-01-26 19:50:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54952', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54954, 4, '2022-01-26 14:51:52', '2022-01-26 19:51:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SC doesn’t invest in public education</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How do you build a life well lived, a life that gives the individual a shot at living their best, achieving their full potential? It goes without saying that life’s basics (food, clothing, shelter, love and belonging) are essential. Beyond that, the vital building block is a robust, quality, public education for every child K-12.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The strongest foundation combines the ability to read and comprehend, calculate numbers, and communicate clearly through writing, with the skill of critical thinking. It is appalling that South Carolina is committed to providing only a “minimally adequate education” to our children, one that almost guarantees they are not going to succeed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Education is the key that unlocks the door to dreaming, to reaching, to hoping, to achieving. It is the path to improving the mental and physical health of our population, protecting our environment, and attracting employers to our state. Public education is an investment in our state that pays off many times over.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, why do South Carolina public school teachers have to fight for every penny for themselves and their students every single legislative session? We should ask our Governor, Henry McMaster, and our State Representative, Shannon Erickson. They seem determined to underfund our public education system, with one major outcome being South Carolina having reached unprecedented heights with school districts reporting nearly 1,063 vacant teaching positions in Sept./Oct. 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dreaming, reaching, and achieving will never be a reality for many of our children. Could it be because, as Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world?”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Barb Nash, Beaufort</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dandridge’s articles important to educating veterans</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I would like to share my deep appreciation for the military articles written by Larry Dandridge. In particular, I am impressed by his coverage of the VA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As we all know, there are many veterans that have not taken advantage of all the services they are not only entitled to, but deserve from VA care. As a 24-year employee of the VA and prior Mental Health Chief in Charleston, I can think of no better system that can provide wrap-around services for our national heroes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dandridge’s articles are an important component of educating our veterans of all the services offered and how to access those services. They are truly unique in that he can speak from his own experiences.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My hope is that these articles may lead to engagement in care with any struggling Veteran who needs our help. Thanks so much for endorsing these articles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Dr. Hugh Myrick is the Chief Mental Health Officer for the VA Southeast Network, VISN 7, and Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Military Sciences Division at the Medical University of South Carolina.</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dandridge’s articles make difference in veterans’ lives</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike (McCombs) — as a retired military officer and a member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Charleston Chapter, I am confident you are making a difference in the lives of many veterans in the coverage area of (The Island News) by including the very informative articles that Larry Dandridge contributes to your newspaper.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(In our January 2022 newsletter) we included one of Larry’s articles for our members. Larry has a great deal of information in the articles and we have used them on both our chapter website as well as in our newsletters.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our reach of our membership in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties is only around 260 members which have been commissioned officers in one of the branches of the military as well as surviving spouses – but your reach is much greater and certainly in an area of the state where you also have a strong concentration of active and retired military persons of all ranks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His articles are a great contribution to your readers, and I thank you for publishing his work. As you know, Larry is a decorated Vietnam military veteran and is heavily involved with the RHJ VA Health Care System and a Fisher House Charleston volunteer Good Will Ambassador as well as an award-winning author.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Brig. Gen. Ernest D. Brockman, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.) is the President of the Charleston MOAA Chapter, and Col. Beverly R. Brockman, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the 2nd Vice President of Membership of the Charleston MOAA Chapter</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-51', '', '', '2022-01-26 14:51:52', '2022-01-26 19:51:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54954', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54956, 4, '2022-01-26 14:52:45', '2022-01-26 19:52:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Jay Fields, 76, joined the United States Navy in Miami in 1965. After boot camp at Great Lakes, Ill., he was assigned to USS Kearsarge (CV-33) in the Pacific. The ship was deployed to the western Pacific, including Vietnam for six months. In 1967, he separated from active duty to attend Florida Southern College under the GI Bill. He joined the active Naval Reserve and trained to become a Navy diver. For nearly the next 30 years he served as a diver, including recovery work on the Shuttle Challenger, a number of downed aircraft and the Ellis Island Ferry. In 1986 he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer. In 1999, while serving attached to USS Inchon (LPH/MCS 12) and deployed to the Mediterranean, he served ashore in Albania providing critical communications between the ship and its helos. He retired in 2001 as a Chief Warrant Officer – 4.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":54873,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jay-Fields-young.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jay-Fields-young-873x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54873\"/></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 – JAY FIELDS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-jay-fields', '', '', '2022-01-26 14:53:08', '2022-01-26 19:53:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54956', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(54961, 4, '2022-01-26 14:58:49', '2022-01-26 19:58:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Local redistricting efforts bring few surprises&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – The ink has hardly dried on Beaufort County’s redistricting maps, and already candidates are lining up for elections.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dataw resident Marilyn Harris was the first earlier this month to formally announce her plans to run for the County Council District 2 seat, currently held by Paul Sommerville. Sommerville, a Republican who has held the seat since 2007 has not said whether he plans to seek re-election in November.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Redistricting created a potential race for District 4, where incumbent Alice Howard could face a challenge if Brian Flewelling chooses to run against her. Flewelling currently represents District 5 which because of population change, was realigned, moving him into Howard’s District 4. Howard has said she plans to run for re-election. Both are Republicans.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The local redistricting effort, which made district line changes primarily south of the Broad River, includes the 11-member school board. Seven seats – including District 2 and District 4 north of the Broad – will be up for re-election on the school board as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The state House and Senate redistricting plans have not yet been finalized but incumbent House District 124 Shannon Erickson has already drawn a Democratic opponent, Barbara Nash, who ran against her two years ago.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sen. Tom Davis, who has represented District 46 since 2009, is trying to decide where to call home since redistricting changed his district to south of the Broad.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But lawsuits may be filed to challenge the Legislature’s work. North Carolina has already delayed its’ spring primaries in anticipation of court challenges.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And Ken Fulp, who doesn’t have to think about re-districting since he represents all of Beaufort County, has said he’s not going to run again&nbsp;for Probate Judge. Fulp has held the position since 2012.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Good luck to county officials seeking new solutions to old issues</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – To start with, Beaufort does have “homeless shelters.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council members made headlines last week when the subject came up as they were asked to consider an ordinance to allow law enforcement officials to arrest individuals temporarily living on county property.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ordinance comes as a recommendation from county staff frustrated in their efforts to assist an individual who had been “camping” on a picnic table right outside the County Council chambers since Thanksgiving.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s an effort by the officials to deal with those who “fall through the cracks” in terms of public services available to individuals facing issues such as homelessness or mental health problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apparently, attorneys have told the officials the ordinance would make it easier to connect the troubled individuals with existing services. That’s the objective.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And it’s certainly a worthy objective, one that the community services agencies – private and government – have been trying to tackle in this community for years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort City Council two years ago resorted to an ordinance giving police the authority to turn</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>homeless individuals away from the downtown Waterfront Park, regardless of mental health.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But while Beaufort doesn’t have government-supported facilities like the Savannah-Chatham Authority for the Homeless or One80Place in Charleston, there are individual efforts to help those without shelter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s the Circle of Home Ministries facility on Boundary Street, which opened its doors in 2016 to homeless veterans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s the Low Country Hope House which offers housing for 16 men and women dealing with addiction issues.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s Family Promise, which works with families with children, to provide housing and advertises they’ve helped more than 900 people since opening in 2008.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HELP of Beaufort and churches throughout the area have been known to help homeless with an overnight stay, or two, in local motels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Admittedly it’s a patchwork network which could be improved. But a lot of people have spent a lot of time trying to come up with solutions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If Council members are committed to coming up with a plan to help homeless with mental health issues, here’s to ’em. They’ve had a full-time position in the county budget for the past year for a homelessness program coordinator but they’ve been unable to successfully fill the position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They’ll realize it’s going to take dollars maybe even ... dare we say … a tax increase? It’s called putting your money where your mouth is.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Concerns for those less fortunate are strong during the December holiday season when the marketing world wants us all to be happy, well-fed and well-housed, … jolly. Maybe these concerns will carry through into the new year and Beaufort County will, indeed, be a better place for all, not just those who can afford million-dollar homes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maybe the man sleeping on the picnic table outside the County Council chambers will be a “wake-up” call, as one councilman noted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We’ll see around May or June, when it’s budget time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":54875,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MAT-cameilla-1.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MAT-cameilla-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54875\"/></a><figcaption>Camellia photos by Lolita Huckaby</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hooray for the camellias while they’re still here</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LADY’S ISLAND – A sure sign of winter, for those who take the time to slow down and “smell the flowers,” is the burst of color seen on local greenery – camellias, or the Queen of Southern winter flowers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spring may have its azaleas, but this time of the year, when things are a little bleak and on the cold side, the flowering heritage camellias that can still be spotted around town and in older gardens are a blessing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":54877,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mat-cameilla-3.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mat-cameilla-3-736x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54877\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In years past, the attraction of camellia growing was so strong, annual camellia shows were a much-anticipated event, drawing flower lovers from throughout the state and region to “ooh” and “ahh” over the beautiful blooms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those shows have largely gone by the wayside, but the camellias still can be found. Their presence in public parks is especially welcome and a tribute to enthusiasts like Stan Waskiewicz, Jim Neighbors and Lewis Wright, now gone, but their beautiful plants can be seen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s ironic, therefore, that one of the newest residential developments in the area, on Miller Drive East, Lady’s Island, bears the name of the lovely collection of bushes that once covered the landscape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":54876,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MAT-cameilla-2.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MAT-cameilla-2-660x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54876\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Camellia Banks, future site of 50 new homes, still has a few scraggly bushes along the property lines as the earth movers do their job. Neighbors, who objected loudly two years ago when the Beaufort City Council annexed the property, had voiced concern about not just all the construction but the loss of another wooded tract that once had been a single-family home with its major camellia collection.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the bushes were relocated and hopefully will make it another season when the blooms may return.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s that old advertising criticism – why do they name streets and neighborhoods for the things they’ve taken away?</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&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bftbay@gmail.com\">bftbay@gmail.com</a>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '54961-2', '', '', '2022-01-26 15:00:23', '2022-01-26 20:00:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54961', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(54964, 4, '2022-01-26 15:04:41', '2022-01-26 20:04:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Despite cold and wet weather on Friday and Saturday, the Beaufort Oyster Festival at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park was a success.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was cold but that was par for the course,” Beaufort Area Hospitality Association Executive Director Ashlee Houck said Monday. “It almost added this uniqueness to the event. Most of our local events are hot summer events. For an oyster roast, you almost want to be in the cold. A little bit of chill.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite the rain and threat of frozen precipitation on Friday night, Houck said the event drew several hundred people, with around 2,000 or so festival-goers on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":54848,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01222022-Cornhole-tournament-6547_edited-1.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01222022-Cornhole-tournament-6547_edited-1-1024x714.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54848\"/></a><figcaption>Heward Sike, left, of 144 Cobb Fathers cornhole team from Richmond Hill, Ga., lets his bag fly as teammate Freddi Cliffton, center, gets ready during the Oyster Shuck cornhole fundraisier for Riverview Charter School on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For us it was a complete success, and we’ll definitely be doing it again,” Houck said. “As long as we can get the funding, and we can get the county and city support, it’s a no-brainer. The energy on Saturday was just so enjoyable.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though the festival was successful, Houck said the Hospitality Association was still looking for ways to improve the event in the future, likely adding vendors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’ll definitely keep the educational portion. It was well received,” she said. “But we’ll probably add some more child-friendly elements next year. We’re also going to grow it, but that is part of what was a strict budget this year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Houck said she heard from “quite a few ravel writers (and) a lot of folks from out of town” over the weekend, a good sign for the popularity of the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She also said got feedback from several downtown merchants and restaurants saying they did see an uptick in business.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":54847,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01222022-Bft.-Oyster-Roast-2-6552.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/01222022-Bft.-Oyster-Roast-2-6552-717x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54847\"/></a><figcaption>Anne Gantt makes sure each aluminum tray contains the same amount of oysters prior to being roasted the old fashioned way, over an open fire, during the Beaufort Oyster Festival on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The timing is absolutely perfect (for this event),” Houck said. “It’s right after the holidays and there’s nothing else that’s going on.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Oyster Festival concludes Tides to Tables, Beaufort’s Restaurant Week, which coincides with South Carolina’s Restaurant Week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, Houck said it was tough to push the restaurants, many of which are “so short-staffed.” There were fewer local restaurants publishing their Restaurant Week special’s this year. Several area restaurants were actually closed for the week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Hopefully next year, we’ll be in a better position and (there will be) more participants,” Houck said. “I think they’re tired. But I think we’ll get back to a position where they’ll be interested and enthusiastic.”<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the Editor of&nbsp;The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Despite weather, Beaufort Oyster Festival steaming hot', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'despite-weather-beaufort-oyster-festival-steaming-hot', '', '', '2022-01-27 13:52:05', '2022-01-27 18:52:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=54964', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(55291, 4, '2022-02-16 12:18:25', '2022-02-16 17:18:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several readers of The Island News and others have recently asked me the following two questions:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Who can help me determine what my veterans’ benefits are?</li><li>Who can help me file a claim with the VA?</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can read about who can help you determine what VA benefits you are eligible for and how to file a claim at https://bit.ly/3rOJMhw.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina residents can also find claims assistance information at the SC Department of Veteran Affairs website at https://bit.ly/34EZaEf. Most importantly, you can find a complete listing of S.C. 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They work with, but do not work for the VA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>VSOs and accredited representatives are trusted by the VA and veterans because they have to pass an exam, pass a background check, and take continuing education courses to make sure they are providing the most up-to-date information. VSOs and accredited representatives can help military members, veterans, and their families to understand and apply for VA benefits, like: financial support (monthly payments), education, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&amp;E), home loans, life insurance, pension, health care, and burial benefits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As trained and certified professionals, they can also help veterans:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gather supporting documents (like doctor reports or medical tests).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>File a claim or appeal on your behalf.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Provide added support, like helping with transportation to medical appointments or emergency funds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In general, no individual or organization may charge you a fee to help you file your initial application for benefits. However, accredited claims agents and lawyers may charge you for unusual expenses. It’s only after the VA has made a decision about your original claim that VA-accredited claims agents and attorneys may charge for their services.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make sure you ask up front what, if any, fees you’ll be charged. If you believe a claims agent or attorney charged a fee that’s too high, you can challenge it. You can read about how to challenge a fee at https://bit.ly/3sGnqh8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can find an accredited representative or a VSO in the following ways:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Go to list of names, phone numbers, addresses and email addresses at the SC Directory of VSOs at https://bit.ly/3HNQLwt. Make sure you call them and make an appointment before going to their office. This will ensure you will know what to bring with you (for example DD214, Military Medical and Personnel Records, etc.) and prevent you from wasting a trip to the office without an appointment.</li><li>Go to eBenefits gateway at VSO Search – VA/DoD eBenefits to find a local representative (including a recognized VSO, an attorney, or a claims agent) by state/territory, zip code, or the organization’s name. Open https://bit.ly/35ZKNur in your browser and click on Go to eBenefits.</li><li>Or search the VA Office of the General Counsel’s list at https://bit.ly/3gGQWht to find VA-recognized organizations and VA-accredited individuals by name, city, state, or zip code. You can also download and view the VA’s Office of the Secretary Veterans and Military Organizations 2019 Directory at https://bit.ly/3HMYc7m.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA’s Veterans and Military Organizations 2019 Directory is organized into the following five parts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Part I: </strong>Listing of approximately 30 congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations, which are also recognized by the Department of VA Office of General Counsel for the purpose of preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Part II: </strong>Listing of approximately 11 congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organizations, which are NOT recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparation, presentation and prosecution of Veteran’s claims only.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Part III: </strong>Listing of 3 Veteran organizations, which are NOT congressionally chartered, but are officially recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparation, presentation and prosecution of Veteran’s claims only.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Part IV: </strong>Listing of approximately 84 Veteran organizations, which are NOT congressionally chartered or officially recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of preparation, presentation and prosecution of Veteran’s claims only.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Part V: </strong>Listing of two organizations of state Intergovernmental Affairs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, National Association of County Veteran Services Officers, which lists the 55 states and territory Veteran Affairs Departments, Divisions, and Commissions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listing of State Veterans Affairs organizations recognized by the Secretary for the purpose of preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, as provided in Section 5902 (formerly Section 3402) of Title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) and Sub Section 14.628(a) and (c) of 38 C.F.R. (C): State Directors of Veterans Affairs</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although I recommend you call your county VSO and setup an appointment, you can also set up an accredited representative or a VSO to work on your behalf by contacting the VA using one of the following three methods.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Use eBenefits to let us know you’ll be working with a representative or to change your current representation.</li><li>To have a VSO help you, fill out an Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant’s Representative (VA Form 21-22). Download VA Form 21-22 (PDF) at https://bit.ly/3gGOUh8.</li><li>To have a claims agent or attorney help you, fill out an Appointment of Individual as Claimant’s Representative (VA Form 21-22a). Download VA Form 21-22a (PDF) at https://bit.ly/3rIHNLw.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you’re filling out one of the forms, you’ll need to mail it to your nearest VA regional office. You should speak to the service organization or certified representative before you send your request.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Below are the phone numbers and email addresses of other S.C. and Ga. county VSOs in The Island News footprint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Veterans Service Office is located at 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906, The phone no. is 843-255-6880, and the fax no. is 843-255-9445. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, by appointment only. The website is https://bit.ly/3uKeZUQ.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Colleton Co.: </strong>Janet D. 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(55028, 4, '2022-02-02 12:54:58', '2022-02-02 17:54:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is a specific sound featured in the soundtrack of my youth, lingering in my ears, rooted deeply in my memory, which transports me instantly to a time lessons seemed more precise and days less rote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfamiliar to many with the misfortune of pavement playgrounds, it is the type of sound that you can smell, a sound that paints a clearer picture than momentary presence allows. A sound so defining it becomes a characteristic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The beaten paths of my childhood all had peculiar gifts for the senses, from silken rye grass in spring to the warmth of freshly tilled cornrows and the aroma of sap dripping from the pines. Blindly I could smell my way through the garden, not requiring sight to dictate the row that tickled my bare feet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Running where there are no streets and listening to the beauty of a solitary belonging strengthens the senses in ways only Mother Nature can. A child learns what it means to find one\'s way without digital guidance and the interference of smothering crowds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is the sounds that reign over most of my memories. The birds singing their farewell at the first freeze, the deep motor hum of a tractor sweeping the rye grass into food for winter\'s pantry, and the crackle of wood as Daddy poked the iron into the fire to heat an old house full of opportunity for dancing wind. No more remarkable symphony has graced my ears even after all these years. Every childhood has a melody; mine was self-sufficiency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The crisp surrender of frozen grass underneath my worn-out boots seeking paths no longer cleared by summer journey signaled the beginning of damp Southern winters. Although short in days, winter seemed eternal to a child most comfortable in the thicket-lined woods\' unconditional acceptance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The climbing branches no longer bent to my hands; instead they often served as host to hanging crystals of rain that failed to reach the soil. The whip of a well-thrown fishing line faded into the sounds of chattering teeth and zippers sticking in old coats.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Winter wasn\'t my ideal season, as it required shoes and a stillness unwelcome to a busy soul. Growing up amid the pines, many find it hard to breathe when their feet can\'t puncture the soil. Although a prohibitive season, it still sheltered my favorite sounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The tin roof had a soft whistle when winter winds sought warmth. The old house seemed to mourn as it creaked and popped in search of the summer sun.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whenever I feel a familiar chill of summer\'s escape, those sounds crescendo into a chorus of comfort. The fire crackling reminds me of a hand reaching toward the fire to warm his children; the distant hum of an old tractor reminds me that land still provides; and the birds singing their finale until spring sets their stage and signifies the importance of accepting change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Restrictive shoes, shorter adventures, and yearning for the lakes to re-open for a swim made it a season of great discontent. I never expected it would be the one that resonates the most in adulthood. It was possibly because winter made me cherish the velvet feel of rye grass and the welcoming arms of a climbing tree.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We all require winter to appreciate the freedoms of summer, no matter if it is alongside the sea grass or underneath the pines that touch the sky. Walking through winter clears our eyes for the beauty of summer and reminds us of the necessity of change.</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 -->', 'Winter clears our eyes for the beauty of summer', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'winter-clears-our-eyes-for-the-beauty-of-summer', '', '', '2022-02-02 12:54:59', '2022-02-02 17:54:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55028', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55030, 4, '2022-02-02 12:57:44', '2022-02-02 17:57:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Friday, Dec. 24, and my wife and I are driving on I-40 just west of Knoxville, Tenn. It’s Christmas Eve, and we’re doing the last leg of a meandering, opportunistic, “let’s pull over and buy some of those antique hub caps” kind of road trip.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A trip that has taken us to Selma, Ala., and to Gulf Port, Miss., and yesterday to Tupelo, Miss. We were in Tupelo because I wanted to see Elvis Presley’s boyhood home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For reasons I can’t explain I’ve never been interested in Graceland — the columned, caricatured mansion where Elvis hung out and partied between concerts. But, if the truth be told, I was mostly interested in seeing the gift shop in Tupelo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of you who read this column know that I have cut my transactional teeth at gift shops from South of the Border to Myrtle Beach to Gatlinburg. I have spent hours dawdling over snow globes in the Gay Dolphin; acquired inspirational (refrigerator) magnets at Pedro’s Mexico Shop East; and assembled an impressive collection of alligator-themed ashtrays at The Alligator Farm just outside St. Augustine, Fla.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We arrived a little early and so we looked over the Presley house which is considerably smaller than a Brigadier brand mobile home. Actually its about one third the size of a single-wide. The house is surrounding by a ring of marble stones that bear witness to a difficult childhood.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Elvis born but his twin brother dies.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Vernon Presley goes to Prison.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Family reports annual income of $1,200.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Elvis gets his first guitar — $7.75,” and so on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is also a 1929 Plymouth that the family (probably) used when it finally departed Tupelo for a (hopefully) better life in Memphis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is also a small church — it’s the actual church where Elvis worshipped and first sang “Ol Shep.” Finally, after a half hour of wandering the grounds, an attendant unlocked the doors to the gift shop itself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The shop does not disappoint — offering baseball caps, T-shirts, magnets, key-chains, bottle-openers and bumper stickers. But I will admit that I had a goal — I wanted a lamp, but not just any lamp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My dream was to get of a miniature Elvis (done up in his famous Aloha Concert costume) that would be worked-into into a functioning table lamp that could be used in my law office library. I hoped this lamp might also have some of his music — “Are You Lonely Tonight” — built into the base.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let me explain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’ve known for some time now that the decor in my office offends certain people. I have, for example, several sober-looking busts of dead white men — FDR and Voltaire. I also have two (baby) monkey skulls and a full-sized spinal column. I also have a half dozen Mayan heads and a couple of autopsy jars filled-up with political buttons. On more than one occasion clients have said, “Scott could you put those monkey skulls in the other room.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don’t want to suggest that my office projects the look (and smell) of a taxidermist’s work shop. That said, I have seen visiting attorneys look around the room and then shake their balding heads in disbelief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So as we cruised the back roads of lower Alabama and made our way up the Natchez Trace I thought what I needed was a little whimsey. And what about a dollop of much-needed humor? And what about filling-up the dark, uninspired room with “I’ll Have a Blue Christmas?” God knows I do need some of Presley’s stylings in the late afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I didn’t spot any lamps on my first pass through the shop. In fact, there were no labor-saving appliances — toasters, blenders or coffee makers — of any kind. I did find some figurines of Elvis that could be used to trim one’s Christmas tree. But when I looked closely, the faces on these figurines looked more like Tex Ritter or Conway Twitty. Eventually I realized that no figurine was going to convey the man’s musical magic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although his voice has been diminished over the years, there will never be another, “I’ll have a Blue, Blue, Blue Christmas Without You” sung in the manner that only Elvis could deliver.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And so Susan and I left the gift shop and went back to our Honda Fit, where we dialed-up YouTube and listened to his famous Christmas Collection as we drove up the remainder of the Trace en route to Nashville.</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. 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(55032, 4, '2022-02-02 13:02:17', '2022-02-02 18:02:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County is a birdwatcher’s paradise. We have an incredible variety of seabirds, shorebirds, wading birds and marsh birds, but my candidate for Bird of the Lowcountry is a land species: The Painted Bunting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The old folks called them Nonpareils, and for good reason: the plumage of the male Painted Bunting in mating season is ‘without equal’ among North American birds. They are among the world’s most colorful creatures. Female Painted Buntings are elegant, but are a rather drab green color compared to their brilliant male counterparts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55027,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PaintedBuntingFemale.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PaintedBuntingFemale-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55027\"/></a><figcaption>Female Painted Bunting</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In most parts of the country Painted Buntings are rare, but they are common in the Lowcountry in summer. You might say, “I’ve lived here for years and I’ve never seen one.” You’ve probably seen them, you just didn’t know it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Painted Buntings are small, and their colors don’t show up strongly at a distance, so you have to get close to them to really see them. You can do that by providing their preferred food: white millet. Don’t use a mix. Buntings don’t compete well with other birds at feeders so you don’t want any seeds mixed in that will attract other, more pushy birds like the now ubiquitous House Finch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buy the pure millet and put it in a tube feeder. I like the kind with a cage around it so that cowbirds, which parasitize the buntings by laying eggs in their nests, can’t get to the seeds. Buntings are some of the only small birds which prefer millet, so to attract most other seed-eaters you’ll want a separate tube feeder with black oil sunflower seeds. Again, in my opinion, forget the mix.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you put a millet feeder out about mid-April, there’s a very good chance that you’ll have Painted Buntings in your yard this summer. They are one of the Lowcountry’s iconic birds, and it really is worth making an effort to see them up close.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Beekman Webb is a semi-retired historic preservation contractor, a musician, a long-time board member of the Open Land Trust and a student of many subjects. He is a native of Beaufort.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'It’s worth the effort to see Painted Buntings', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'its-worth-the-effort-to-see-painted-buntings', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:02:18', '2022-02-02 18:02:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55032', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55034, 4, '2022-02-02 13:03:37', '2022-02-02 18:03:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year was challenging for many, and as we move ahead in 2022, may we dedicate our minds and hearts to continue drawing as near to God as we can. Psalm 24:7 promises, “The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear Him, and He delivers them.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is referring to the reverential fear that many Christians have become too busy to think about. Let us not become distracted or discouraged as the enemy is trying to weaken and scatter God’s people. Pray for spiritual sensitivity so that you will not allow the intensity of the Holy Spirit’s fire within you to dwindle to a lukewarm ember. Where are the living sacrifices, and where is the boldness and desperation to walk with God?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Guard your heart and never lose your fervency to obey God or the constant longing for His presence. Jesus is waiting for His warriors to awaken and prepare for His return, but many do not see the urgency. You see, the Lord has a general will which is His written word, and a unique and specific will that includes unwritten detailed instructions for all of us. God’s promises are the last will and testament of Jesus Christ which means that Biblical truth is eternally enforced and activated.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This means we are called to confess these instructions and receive these blessings by faith. He is the testator and we are His heirs according to His covenant as His word is true and never fails. He rose from the dead which confirms every statement He spoke is alive and active and our obedience to the Holy Spirit who works through us, empowers us to walk in God’s authority for His glory.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My new book, “Receiving our Healing – Going to war on our knees” has just been released, and it’s about understanding this covenant relationship with God and how together with His truth and our faith, we can receive healing and live victoriously in this life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His specific will is based on His sovereign desires and plans, but this does not mean we cannot know what they are. Since Christ and the Holy Spirit dwell within God’s people, it’s possible to become so close to Him that we can hear His voice and know His will. Those who seek will find and the ones who knock the doors shall be opened to them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having the mind of Christ is rarely taught and much of this is because the religious masses are not interested in sacrificing or surrendering the control of the flesh. Only those who are passionate to yield their will can enter into the higher levels of understanding. We want Jesus as our Savior, but accepting Him as our Lord means that He manages our thoughts, words, and actions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the narrow way that God intended for His people, and according to this required dedication, the authority of the Almighty will be manifested in a remnant of devoted believers. Romans 11:5 says, “Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” If you needed to speak with a remnant overcomer about God and your soul who would you trust?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am grateful to the Lord Jesus for His mercy and grace. By faith I anticipate Him pouring out His Spirit upon us and giving discernment and the awareness of His authority to those who desire His glorious presence. As we move closer to the end of the age, we know He is not returning for a church that is weak, confused and distracted. He is coming for a glorious bride whose garments are without spot and wrinkle and have overcome the carnality of their flesh and temptations from the evil one.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seek the Lord while He may be found and fast and pray until you are filled with the holy fire of His Spirit. Pray and seek Him for a burden for the lost as this is the result of spiritual love. We will never care about souls until we love people enough to pray for them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having an obsession to walk with God does not fall out of the air, but rather the mind and heart must be trained and renewed to desire what He desires. Overcomers are recognized as the true church which the gates of hell will never prevail against. Peace and hope to you, and may the Lord continue to give you His wisdom and understanding.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Learn more about his new book and the Christian life at <a href=\"http://www.billyhollandministries.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.billyhollandministries.com\">www.billyhollandministries.com.&nbsp;</a></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Determined to be on the same page with God', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'determined-to-be-on-the-same-page-with-god', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:04:19', '2022-02-02 18:04:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55034', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55037, 4, '2022-02-02 13:05:22', '2022-02-02 18:05:22', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA earns long-overdue win at Bethesda</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy’s boys rode a hot start to pick up another key road win Tuesday, defeating Bethesda Academy 60-47 in Savannah.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles got some separation early thanks to a dominant first quarter, holding Bethesda standout Josh Quarterman off the board in the opening eight minutes and surging out to a 20-8 lead before extending the advantage to 33-20 at halftime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Blazers tightened the contest to just a 10-point margin at 44-34 heading into the fourth, but BA closed it out to secure the Eagles’ first win at Bethesda Academy since at least 2014.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Braydon Dineen and Sully Gay led an impressive offensive performance with 17 points each, and Amarion Wilson put up 14. But it was a duo who combined for just one point that earned praise from BA coach Nick Field after the game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Short-handed Dolphins fall to Cougars</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek boys basketball’s short bench struggled to keep up and the Dolphins suffered another tough loss Saturday night, falling to visiting North Charleston 49-36 inside the Palace.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Donyae Brown led Creek with nine points to go along with three boards, while Noah Northway and DaQuan Jacobs posted eight points each. Battery Creek was forced to call-up a number of players from the JV squad with a majority of the team out due to COVID-19 protocols.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rebels earn revenge over JPII</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After dropping an overtime battle at John Paul II on Monday, Thomas Heyward boys basketball had its revenge at home Friday, beating up the Golden Warriors in a 57-36 victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Rebels’ man defense frustrated the Golden Warriors, as THA opened up a double-digit advantage in the first half and never let JPII back in it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brandon Howard led the way with a monster effort, collecting 29 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Tony O’Banner added eight points and seven boards, and Preston Hamilton scored six points for the Rebels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jackson Ogden scored 18 points to go with four steals to lead JPII.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boys-basketball-roundup-3', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:05:23', '2022-02-02 18:05:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55037', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55039, 4, '2022-02-02 13:07:15', '2022-02-02 18:07:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Washington hits 1K as Eagles rout Mighty Lions</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike’Ala Washington crossed the 1,000-point mark in her career at Beaufort Academy, and the Eagles soared to a 62-22 win over crosstown foe Holy Trinity on Friday in SCISA Region 4 girls basketball action.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Washington needed only eight points to reach the milestone, and the junior star did so in the first half as BA raced to a 39-13 halftime advantage.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55010,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/01282022-Mikeala-Washingtons-1000th-Point.-8247.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/01282022-Mikeala-Washingtons-1000th-Point.-8247-1024x757.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55010\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort Academy’s Mike’Ala Washington, center, is flanked by her coach Andrew Ienuso, left, and athletic director William Howell after being presented with a basketball to commemorate her 1,000th point Saturday night against Holy Trinity. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am so excited for Mike’Ala and her accomplishment,” BA coach Andrew Ienuso said. “She has put in so much work to get to this day. Proud of her leadership both on and off the floor. She has a very bright future.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tahleea Hayward led all scorers with 23 points, while Washington and Kamirah Freeman added 12 apiece and senior guard Mary Hanna Hiers scored 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eliza Gaillard scored 14 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in a phenomenal effort to lead Holy Trinity. Selah McGrew pulled down 13 rebounds, and Lilly Cooler grabbed 10, but the Mighty Lions couldn’t muster much at the offensive end.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wilson’s triple-double highlights big week for Creek</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek girls star Kiara Wilson had a night to remember Tuesday inside the Palace, posting her first career triple-double to lead the Dolphins to a 41-23 home win over Academic Magnet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson’s triple-double included 19 points, 12 steals, and 10 rebounds in a dominant performance. Sophia Felix was just two points shy of a double-double with eight points and a game-high 13 rebounds, Ashante Shaw added seven points with three boards and three steals, and Carolina Alvarez was a force on the glass, collecting 12 caroms for Creek.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek continued its strong play Saturday afternoon at the Palace, running its win streak to three with a convincing 55-25 victory over Region 8-3A rival North Charleston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kiara Wilson posted double figures for the third consecutive game with 16 points, and Shaw collected another double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Dolphins, while freshman Genesis Wilson collected 11 points and four rebounds, and Felix posted eight points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>JPII finishes season sweep of Rebels</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II girls basketball had to fight to the finish to complete a season sweep of an improving Thomas Heyward team on the road Friday, hanging on for a 37-30 victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Rebels’ defense made it tough on the Golden Warriors at the offensive end, but Cayce Graves racked up 16 points, six rebounds, and four steals in a strong all-around effort, and Maddie Heathcott posted another double-double with 14 points, 12 boards, and six steals to lead JPII to a third straight win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keleigh Bowers collected 12 points, six rebounds, and four assists to lead the Rebels, while Macy Taylor added eight points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warriors keep rolling in region</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch girls basketball rolled to a 41-12 win at Lowcountry Leadership on Friday to maintain second place in the Region 7-1A standings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Layla Love led the Warriors with 11 points as the stars got most of the night off in a lopsided matchup.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Wednesday, Whale Branch breezed to a 42-22 region road win at Palmetto Scholars. Kynew Barnwell scored 11 of her game-high 24 points in the first quarter as the Warriors got off to a quick start and led 28-12 at halftime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch limited the Phoenix to three points in the third quarter to balloon the lead to 24 points. Erin Rivers added 10 points for Whale Branch, which has won five straight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'girls-basketball-roundup-3', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:07:16', '2022-02-02 18:07:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55039', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55041, 4, '2022-02-02 13:09:23', '2022-02-02 18:09:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Justin Jarrett</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t let the nine-point margin deceive you – it was a battle, complete with a cheerleader stunt-off to set the stage for the fourth quarter and the – rematch should be just as good.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>James Dennison racked up 25 points and 10 rebounds, Michael Dennison added 17 points and 12 boards, and Jake Alvarez had the best game of his career as Beaufort High boys basketball pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 72-63 win over James Island on Friday to take control of the Region 7-4A race.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A breakneck pace out of the gate had a vociferous Kirkland Krazies section in classic form, as the Eagles dominated the offensive glass and used their size advantage with The Firm of Dennison, Dennison and Odom to score inside, while the Trojans bombed away from 3-point range to keep pace.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That was the story all night, as the Dennison brothers did damage, and James Island answered from long range, hitting 12 triples, including eight in the first half. Braxton Scott drained five 3s and finished with 20 points to lead the Trojans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Early this season, the concern — the only concern — with Eagles was whether the inexperienced backcourt could hold up to the pressure in Region 7-4A play. The Eagles’ guards aced their latest test, as Alvarez scored a career-high 15 points, including a huge go-ahead bucket to put Beaufort up 48-47 after three quarters and give the home team the momentum going to the fourth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles pointed early in the season toward the eventual return of Alvarez as the key to solidifying the backcourt, and he looked more comfortable and confident in the offense than ever against the Trojans, but his absence in November and December also allowed point guard Anderson Jones to develop into a key contributor whose hustle plays don’t show up in the scorebook but make a major impact.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reserve guards McLeod Reichel and Rowan Higgins also came up with key rebounds and huge buckets to help the Eagles ease away down the stretch even after Zyrin Odom fouled out with 3:30 left after being limited to a season-low four points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michael Dennison splashed a 3-pointer from the right wing to put the Eagles up seven, then Alvarez turned a steal into a layup to force a James Island timeout with 5:01 left, and the Trojans didn’t seriously threaten again.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort (10-4, 7-0) will wrap up the regular season at James Island on Feb. 11, so the region title could be on the line for the rematch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort girls pick up first region win</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sometime in the final minute, when it became apparent that his Beaufort High girls basketball team was finally going to finish one off, first-year coach Dominique Cureton looked to the sky and walked to the far end of the Eagles’ bench, a beaming smile across his face.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That smile, and the ones on the Eagles’ faces in the aftermath of a 33-24 home win over second-place James Island on Friday, had been a long time coming. Beaufort played outstanding team defense and hit its free throws down the stretch to snap a seven-game losing streak and pick up its first region win — and its first victory since Dec. 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55015,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/01282022-James-Is.-@-BHS-girls-hoops-1-8307.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/01282022-James-Is.-@-BHS-girls-hoops-1-8307-804x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55015\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort’s Jaila Daise gets fouled by James Island’s Reagan Wheatley as teammate Anailya Houseal, right, moves in to help during Saturday’s Region 7-4A game. The Lady Eagles went on to win, 33-24. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles had been knocking on the door, even pushing region frontrunner Bluffton to the brink last week, and they stuck to the same gameplan, packing the paint in a zone and forcing the Trojans to shoot them out of it. James Island struggled to do so, managing only nine points in the first half as Beaufort built a tenuous six-point lead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles nudged the margin up to eight entering the fourth quarter and it was 23-14 midway through the fourth when James Island star Andrea Duncan heated up and made things interesting. Duncan drained a 3-pointer and added another quick bucket off a turnover to trim the deficit to four, then knocked down a pair of free throws to cut it to 23-21.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The script was too familiar for Cureton, who paced the sidelines looking for an answer. This time, the Eagles had one.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Topaz Williams-Fripp and Anaiya Houseal each hit one of two at the foul line to give Beaufort a bit of cushion, then Jakaylah Webb found a cutting Jayla Daise for a layup to put the Eagles up six. The Trojans cut it to three once more, but Quinn Wilson and Daise each went 4-for-5 from the foul line in the final period to help close it out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson and Daise each scored 10 points, and Riley Brozek added nine to lead the Eagles. Duncan finished with 16 for James Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles top Trojans to stay atop region', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-top-trojans-to-stay-atop-region', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:09:24', '2022-02-02 18:09:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55041', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55043, 4, '2022-02-02 13:11:38', '2022-02-02 18:11:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USC Beaufort baseball couldn’t find the offense in its 2022 season-opening series on Friday and Saturday, dropping three of four games to Milligan (Tenn.) at Richard Gray Stadium in Hardeeville. The Buffaloes took both of Friday’s games in a pair of 3-2 and 2-1 victories, and USCB won Saturday’s first contest 5-4 in walk-off fashion before dropping the finale 4-1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Sand Sharks bats showed some strong signs in the opening inning of game one, as star senior outfielder Leandy Castro cranked a triple into the right-field gap to score Brian Meyer before Brock Thibodeaux walked in a run to grab a 2-1 lead. But the Sand Sharks could only find three hits the rest of the way as Milligan tied the game with a fifth-inning Anthony Guzman double before Braden Spano put the Buffaloes ahead for good with a solo homer in the sixth to notch a 3-2 win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB starter Brandon Blume impressed in his Sand Sharks debut, striking out five batters over 4 2/3 innings and issuing no walks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Milligan struck quickly again in Game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader, scoring a pair of runs in the first on a wild pitch and a Spano RBI-double. USCB struggled again to find the clutch hits, leaving a runner in scoring position in the second and third innings. The Sand Sharks got on the board in the fifth after Milligan pulled starter Andrei Beal, as infielder Wesley Ambrose ripped a double to left field to plate Nick Milhan and cut the lead to 2-1. The home team had a prime opportunity to steal a win in the seventh and final inning with runners on second and third, but Brock Browning struck out Sellars to give Milligan its second straight victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scott Matthews put up a solid outing in his first appearance since the 2020 season, allowing just one earned run and three hits through four innings of work with two strikeouts and a walk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB struck first in the opening game of Saturday’s doubleheader with the Buffaloes, as Meyer tallied a sacrifice fly in the third inning to take a 1-0 lead. But Chancery Hall responded in the top of the fourth for Milligan, launching a three-run homer just right of the foul pole for a 3-1 lead. Coming in off the bench to right field, Castro made an instant impact for the Sand Sharks on both sides, lining a game-tying RBI-single to cap off a two-run fifth inning before gunning down Hall at the plate in the sixth to keep it knotted at 3.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Justin Greene gave the Buffaloes a 4-3 advantage in the top of the seventh with an RBI-single to right, but the Sand Sharks quickly mounted a rally in the bottom half with an Ambrose single and a Meyer walk. An aggressive call for a double steal paid off with runners advancing to second and third base with no outs, and Sellars cashed in with a sacrifice fly while moving Meyer to third before the junior scored on a wild pitch to give the Sand Sharks their first win of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reliever Tucker Perry earned the win on the mound, holding the Buffaloes to one run in the seventh on two hits while adding a strikeout. Freshman Brandon Martin was key to keeping the Sand Sharks in it, pitching 2 1/3 hitless innings with three strikeouts and one walk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Milligan took the upper hand in the weekend’s final game with a three-run fourth, as Andrew Mathias and Cade Davis picked up RBI-hits to grab a 3-0 advantage. USCB let a key opportunity slip away after stranding two runners on base in the fourth inning, and Milligan tacked on another run in the sixth to go up 4-0. The Sand Sharks got on the scoreboard in the bottom half with a two-out, RBI-double from Kyran Russ, but couldn’t get any closer as Brandon Marello finished off a complete-game win on the mound.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cam Mathis allowed just one hit and one earned run in two innings for USCB, and Michael Corrales threw a hitless seventh inning while adding a strikeout.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alexander Humphrey paced the Sand Sharks offense over the opening weekend series, going 3-for-8 and scoring a run. Meyer was tremendous at the plate and on the basepaths, finishing 4-for-11 with a double and three walks while going a perfect 7-for-7 on stolen-base attempts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB (1-3) hits the road for the first time on Tuesday at Augusta (Ga.).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB Sand Sharks drop 3 of 4 in opening series', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-sand-sharks-drop-3-of-4-in-opening-series', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:11:39', '2022-02-02 18:11:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55043', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55045, 4, '2022-02-02 13:13:29', '2022-02-02 18:13:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USC Beaufort baseball couldn’t find the offense in its 2022 season-opening series on Friday and Saturday, dropping three of four games to Milligan (Tenn.) at Richard Gray Stadium in Hardeeville. The Buffaloes took both of Friday’s games in a pair of 3-2 and 2-1 victories, and USCB won Saturday’s first contest 5-4 in walk-off fashion before dropping the finale 4-1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Sand Sharks bats showed some strong signs in the opening inning of game one, as star senior outfielder Leandy Castro cranked a triple into the right-field gap to score Brian Meyer before Brock Thibodeaux walked in a run to grab a 2-1 lead. But the Sand Sharks could only find three hits the rest of the way as Milligan tied the game with a fifth-inning Anthony Guzman double before Braden Spano put the Buffaloes ahead for good with a solo homer in the sixth to notch a 3-2 win.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB starter Brandon Blume impressed in his Sand Sharks debut, striking out five batters over 4 2/3 innings and issuing no walks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Milligan struck quickly again in Game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader, scoring a pair of runs in the first on a wild pitch and a Spano RBI-double. USCB struggled again to find the clutch hits, leaving a runner in scoring position in the second and third innings. The Sand Sharks got on the board in the fifth after Milligan pulled starter Andrei Beal, as infielder Wesley Ambrose ripped a double to left field to plate Nick Milhan and cut the lead to 2-1. The home team had a prime opportunity to steal a win in the seventh and final inning with runners on second and third, but Brock Browning struck out Sellars to give Milligan its second straight victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scott Matthews put up a solid outing in his first appearance since the 2020 season, allowing just one earned run and three hits through four innings of work with two strikeouts and a walk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB struck first in the opening game of Saturday’s doubleheader with the Buffaloes, as Meyer tallied a sacrifice fly in the third inning to take a 1-0 lead. But Chancery Hall responded in the top of the fourth for Milligan, launching a three-run homer just right of the foul pole for a 3-1 lead. Coming in off the bench to right field, Castro made an instant impact for the Sand Sharks on both sides, lining a game-tying RBI-single to cap off a two-run fifth inning before gunning down Hall at the plate in the sixth to keep it knotted at 3.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Justin Greene gave the Buffaloes a 4-3 advantage in the top of the seventh with an RBI-single to right, but the Sand Sharks quickly mounted a rally in the bottom half with an Ambrose single and a Meyer walk. An aggressive call for a double steal paid off with runners advancing to second and third base with no outs, and Sellars cashed in with a sacrifice fly while moving Meyer to third before the junior scored on a wild pitch to give the Sand Sharks their first win of the season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reliever Tucker Perry earned the win on the mound, holding the Buffaloes to one run in the seventh on two hits while adding a strikeout. Freshman Brandon Martin was key to keeping the Sand Sharks in it, pitching 2 1/3 hitless innings with three strikeouts and one walk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Milligan took the upper hand in the weekend’s final game with a three-run fourth, as Andrew Mathias and Cade Davis picked up RBI-hits to grab a 3-0 advantage. USCB let a key opportunity slip away after stranding two runners on base in the fourth inning, and Milligan tacked on another run in the sixth to go up 4-0. The Sand Sharks got on the scoreboard in the bottom half with a two-out, RBI-double from Kyran Russ, but couldn’t get any closer as Brandon Marello finished off a complete-game win on the mound.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cam Mathis allowed just one hit and one earned run in two innings for USCB, and Michael Corrales threw a hitless seventh inning while adding a strikeout.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alexander Humphrey paced the Sand Sharks offense over the opening weekend series, going 3-for-8 and scoring a run. Meyer was tremendous at the plate and on the basepaths, finishing 4-for-11 with a double and three walks while going a perfect 7-for-7 on stolen-base attempts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB (1-3) hits the road for the first time on Tuesday at Augusta (Ga.).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB Sand Sharks drop 3 of 4 in opening series', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-sand-sharks-drop-3-of-4-in-opening-series-2', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:13:30', '2022-02-02 18:13:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55045', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55047, 4, '2022-02-02 13:14:14', '2022-02-02 18:14:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>All 14 Dolphins qualify for Lower State</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek wrestling will take a full squad to the Class 3A Lower State qualifying meet after all 14 Dolphins placed in the top four in their weight classes at the Region 8-3A qualifier Saturday in North Charleston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins finished the day with four champions and five runners-up, along with four third-place finishers and one fourth-place showing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A trio of seniors claimed region crowns as Reily Doray (113), Sebastian Sanchez (145), and Dre’shaun Brown (182) all won titles along with junior Sam DeGroat (120). John Coker, Elmer Linares, Bradley Smith, Nate Gallego, and Hunter Smith all reached the finals before settling for silver. Dustin Nakamura, Daniel Sunkins, Aiden Northway, and Leroy Tyus all placed third, and Ryan Israel finished fourth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m really proud of all of our guys,” Battery Creek coach Alex Rutherford said. “It was a short week but they stayed focused. Region title on Wednesday and then to compete this hard is truly amazing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before the Dolphins continue the individual qualifying process Feb. 18 at Camden High School, they’ll open the Class 3A dual playoffs when they host the first two rounds Feb. 5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Golden Warriors sweep double dual</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II wrestling picked up a pair of victories and first-year program Thomas Heyward won all four contested matches against Colleton Prep in a SCISA double dual Saturday at JPII.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Golden Warriors racked up six pins in a 60-18 win over the War Hawks to open the day, then won three of five contested matches and used a rash of forfeits to beat the short-handed Rebels 57-12. With few matches to be made between the Rebels’ and War Hawks’ thin rosters, the teams eschewed the traditional dual format and set up four matches, with THA claiming all four — three by pin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>JPII’s depth carried the day, but the Golden Warriors created plenty of highlights, too. Jase Reynolds and Kohl Woodham each won twice — Woodham with a pair of pins — and Daniel Snyder, Carson Lonz, Archer Dewig, and Jack Brock all had a pin and a forfeit. Peter Torinese and Chris Orta each won both matches by forfeit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Zane Wilson and Anthony Fripp each went 2-0 with two pins for THA, and Jovanni Rodrigues and Lawson Hewlett each went 1-1 as the Rebels put together a strong showing with limited numbers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SCISA state duals are Saturday at Ben Lippen in Columbia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warriors finish 2nd at region duals</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch wrestling won two of three matches to claim a runner-up finish behind host Cross at the Region 7-1A duals on Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch claimed a 24-15 win over St. John’s and a 36-18 victory over Military Magnet, but the host Trojans routed the Warriors 60-0 to clinch the title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>JaDarius Garrett (138), Alonzo Allen (160), Tyezhe Allen (182), and Javohn Smith (285) all went 2-1 for Whale Branch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-wrestling-roundup', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:14:15', '2022-02-02 18:14:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55047', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55049, 4, '2022-02-02 13:15:06', '2022-02-02 18:15:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After losing a heartbreaking decision to open the night against Bishop England in what might have been the match of the night, Battery Creek’s Sam DeGroat walked to the center of the wrestling mat for his second bout Wednesday with one goal in mind — clinch a Region 8-3A title.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DeGroat did just that, scoring a first-period pin to seal a 40-30 win over Hanahan that essentially iced the Dolphins’ first region crown since 2016. After opening with a 47-30 win over Bishop England, Battery Creek still had to take care of North Charleston, but with the Cougars giving up forfeits at five weight classes, it was a foregone conclusion that resulted in a 66-18 rout.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The guys came out and wrestled hard and with class,” Battery Creek coach Alex Rutherford said. “This is a special group of guys who don’t shy away from big-time wrestling. It was a team effort, from our parents, fans, staff, community, and coaches. This was a team effort to turn the tide.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reily Doray, Elmer Linares, Sebastian Sanchez, and Dre’shaun Brown all went 3-0 for the Dolphins with Sanchez recording three pins, Doray pinning two of his opponents and earning a forfeit, and Linares picking up a pin and a technical fall to go with a decision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The opener against the Bishops got off to a grim start, as DeGroat — ranked second in Class 3A at 120 pounds — bumped up a weight class and lost a 4-0 decision to Sam Cherichello, who is ranked second at 132 but weighed in at 126 for the event. The Bishops picked up pins in the next two weight classes to take a 15-0 lead, and after Sanchez’s pin stopped the bleeding, Bishop England answered with a pin at 152 to maintain a 15-point edge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins’ upper weights took control, though, as Nate Gallego’s pin followed by three consecutive forfeits propelled Battery Creek to a 30-21 advantage. The Bishops earned a pin at 220, but Dustin Nakamura’s pin at 285 put the Dolphins on the brink of victory. BE delayed it with an overtime decision at 106, but Doray’s pin at 113 clinched the win and Linares capped it with a technical fall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The showdown with Hanahan came next, and after the regular-season meeting came down to the final bout, it was apparent the matchup would determine the region title. Bradley Smith got the Dolphins off to a strong start with a major decision, and Ryan Israel and Sanchez each earned pins to help Creek jump out to a 16-6 lead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Hawks bounced back with a pin and a decision to pull within 16-15 before Brown turned the tide temporarily with a decision at 182. A decision and two more pins pushed Hanahan to a 30-19 lead, and Creek’s John Coker earned a forfeit at 106 to pull the Dolphins within five with three bouts left. Doray’s pin set the stage for DeGroat to clinch it, and he needed only 74 seconds to do so before Linares capped another win with a decision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was just a formality at that point due to the Cougars’ thin lineup, as Battery Creek rattled off pins in four of the first five weight classes with Sanchez, Israel, Gallego, and Hunter Smith doing the damage. Five forfeits assured the Dolphins of the victory, and Linares and Bradley Smith finished off a stellar night with two more pins.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Battery Creek Dolphins claim first region crown since 2016', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'battery-creek-dolphins-claim-first-region-crown-since-2016', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:15:07', '2022-02-02 18:15:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55049', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55051, 4, '2022-02-02 13:16:56', '2022-02-02 18:16:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River wrestlers claimed five titles and qualified for the Class 4A Lower State qualifying meet in 13 of 14 weight classes to lead a strong showing by the Lowco contingent at the Region 7-4A meet Saturday at Beaufort High.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Sharks had five champs, six runners-up, and one wrestler each who finished third and fourth to lead the way, but Hilton Head High was right on their heels. The Seahawks had three champions and four runners-up among their 12 qualifiers, and they might have had more champions if 106-pounder William Jakeway and 113-pounder Zao Estrada had taken the mat. Jakeway was unable to wrestle due to an injury but was advanced to the Lower State qualifier by the coaches, as was Estrada, who was busy claiming her second straight de facto girls state title at the Carolina Invitational.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The host Eagles also had a strong showing with nine wrestlers qualifying, including a pair of champions, and Bluffton also boasted two champs and matched James Island and Lucy Beckham with seven qualifiers. Colleton County had one wrestler qualify for Lower State.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River’s Jorge Valdez (106), Emilio Mendoza (120), Isaiah Wysong (132) Santiago Rueda (138), and Gabe Juarez (170) all won titles, along with Hilton Head’s Darnell Brawner (145), KJ Holland (152), and Carter Saleeby (195), Beaufort’s Peter Adam Burvenich (160) and Colton Phares (182), Bluffton’s Israel Salmeron (220) and Bradley Denmark (285), and James Island’s Nino Petrie (113) and Jacob Baker (126).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The qualifiers advance to the Lower State qualifying meet Feb. 18-19 at Bluffton High School, while May River will host the first two rounds of the state dual playoffs on Saturday with the Seahawks, Bobcats, and Eagles traveling for the first two rounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Region 7-4A&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lower State qualifers</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>106: </strong>Jorge Valdez, MRHS; Josh Haire, LB; William Jakeway, HHIHS; Jesse Kemp, JI</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>113: </strong>Nino Petrie, JI; Kaiden McCallum, MRHS; Jack Severrino, LB; Zao Estrada, HHIHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>120: </strong>Emilio Mendoza, MRHS; Cody Chanthabane, JI; Tayrique Legree, BHS; Mack Ford, HHIHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>126: </strong>Jacob Baker, JI; Ian Newell, BHS; Cash Luther, LB; Jacob Nix, MRHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>132: </strong>Isaiah Wysong, MRHS; Drew Vigh, HHIHS; Barrett Lanese, BLHS; Brandon Bolles, BHS;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>138: </strong>Santiago Rueda, MRHS; Gino Cirnigliaro, JI; Kelly Enright, LB; Jack Miller, BHS;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>145: </strong>Darnell Brawner, HHIHS; EJ Seman, MRHS; Nick Cook, JI; Peter Graf, LB</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>152: </strong>K.J. Holland, HHIHS; Will Durham, MRHS; Ryan Brozek, BHS; Walker Hussey, LB;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>160: </strong>Peter Adam Burvenich, BHS; Devin Espinoza, HHIHS; Cory Foulk, MRHS; Gabe Fulton, BLHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>170: </strong>Gabe Juarez, MRHS; Chris Crosby, HHIHS; Casey Buck, BLHS; John Bechtold, BHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>182: </strong>Colton Phares, BHS; Chris Snowden, MRHS; Alex Ruckno, HHIHS; Oscar Dircio-Flores, BLHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>195: </strong>Carter Saleeby, HHIHS; Josh Echeverria, MRHS; Sean Sullivan, LB; Thomas Rice, BLHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>220: </strong>Israel Salmerno, BLHS; Brayven Shapiro, HHIHS; Jon Garrett, JI; John Legree, BHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>285: </strong>Bradley Denmark, BLHS; Billy Hall, MRHS; Jessie Salines, HHIHS; Brock McHugh, CCHS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles send 9 wrestlers to Lower State', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-send-9-wrestlers-to-lower-state', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:16:57', '2022-02-02 18:16:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55051', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55053, 4, '2022-02-02 13:18:35', '2022-02-02 18:18:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>League of Women Voters offering scholarship&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWVB) is offering a scholarship opportunity for all high school and college students north of the Broad River.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The League challenges students to create an educational tool designed to inform Beaufort County voters about a topic pertaining to our local government. Any subject will be considered that educates the public about locally elected roles and/or responsibilities, government processes, key issues and opportunities facing our community leaders, any recent decisions/legislation impacting Beaufort citizens or the election process, in general. We encourage creativity in format, and will accept submissions in written, video or any 2D/3D design.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The League will accept entries for consideration until midnight April 15. The winner of the award, in the amount of $1,000, will be announced on May 15. Additional honorable mention award(s) of $100 each may be granted at the discretion of the judges.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, visit lwvbeaufort.org. LWVB is a non-profit/non-partisan organization encouraging informed and active participation in the voting process.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nason named to Vanderbilt Dean’s List&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emilie Claire Nason of Beaufort, a 2021 Beaufort Academy graduate, was named to the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science Dean\'s List for Fall 2021. Vanderbilt University is tied with Brown University as the 14th-ranked university in the nation, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, 2022.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lander announces President’s, Dean’s lists for Fall 2021&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lander University (Greenwood, S.C.) is excited to release the names of those students who have made the President\'s List, Dean\'s List and Freshman Honor Roll for Fall 2021.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To qualify for the President’s List, a student must earn a GPA of 4.0 over the course of the semester. Beaufort’s Andrew Luckey was named to the President’s List.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 3.9. Area students on the Dean’s List include Kadeeyshja Butler (Beaufort), Ja\'Sean Lawson (Beaufort), Ashley Sanders (Beaufort), Molly Smith (Beaufort), McCayla Willingham (Beaufort) and Jada Hamilton (Yemassee).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-42', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:18:36', '2022-02-02 18:18:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55053', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55055, 4, '2022-02-02 13:21:11', '2022-02-02 18:21:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity Classical Christian School announced this week that it is hosting a four-part lecture series titled \"Something that Cannot be Lost: An Exploration of The Consolation of Philosophy.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The series is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. Seating is limited. The registration fee is $25.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To register for the series of four lectures, visit www. HTCCS.org/lecture-series/. All lectures meet on consecutive from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Thursdays in the Great Hall on the Holy Trinity Campus at 302 Burroughs Avenue through March 17.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dean Rev. Joe Lawrence will present the four-part series. Lawrence serves as the Upper School Dean for Holy Trinity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A brief summary of the lecture series </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The perception that philosophy is exclusively concerned with barely comprehensible, rarefied, and esoteric concepts does a great disservice to Boethius. His great work, The Consolation of Philosophy, is at turns poetic and remarkably clear-headed, humorous and deeply moving, down-to-earth and transcendentally beautiful. It is refreshingly frank about what people really want, but also why those wants sabotage their happiness. It is a book about the very serious business of being happy. This is philosophy for the amateur, who stands as good a chance of being a lover of wisdom as any professional.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Boethius was an eminent Roman statesman who fell out of favor with Theodoric the Gothic king of Italy. He compose The Consolation of Philosophy from prison prior to his brutal execution.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the work, Boethius has fallen into a deep despair languishing in a prison cell. He is restored to the path of wisdom by the mystical figure – Lady Philosophy. This work, written as a dialogue, was beloved by such disparate figures as King Alfred the Great, Geoffrey Chaucer, and C.S. Lewis.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about Holy Trinity and the lecture series, contact Celeste Pruit, Director of Advancement at 843-379-9670 or cpruit@ htccs.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Holy Trinity offering a 4-part lecture series on philosophy', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holy-trinity-offering-a-4-part-lecture-series-on-philosophy', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:21:12', '2022-02-02 18:21:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55055', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55057, 4, '2022-02-02 13:22:00', '2022-02-02 18:22:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pre-Registration for Beaufort County children whose parents want them to attend public school kindergarten or pre-kindergarten next school year will be held through Feb. 28.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During that month, interested parents with children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2022, can pre-register for kindergarten at the school serving their neighborhood’s attendance area. Parents with questions about school attendance zones should call any elementary school in their area or visit the district website at https://bit.ly/bcsdAttendanceZones.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents with children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1 can pre-register for pre-kindergarten at their neighborhood schools. Because space is limited for Pre-K, 4-year-olds will be assessed for possible enrollment during “Child Find” screenings the week of February 28–March 4.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Decisions on placement for Pre-K will be made at each school after children’s screenings are complete. Children are ranked in order of greatest need for participation in the program based on the provided list of at-risk indicators.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children who will be 6 years old on or before September 1, 2022, should pre-register for 1st grade.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For all student enrollments, parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, South Carolina Certificate of Immunization (shot record) and two proofs of residency such as a utility bill showing a home address.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about pre-registering a child in Beaufort County, call your neighborhood school or the district office’s Office of Early Childhood at 843-521-2399.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Birth Certificates&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For children born in Beaufort County, birth certificates may be obtained from the Health Department/Vital Records office located in the Health Department at 601 Wilmington St. in Beaufort. (843-525-7637).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Immunizations&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children enrolling in the Beaufort County School District are required to bring a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from a private physician or clinic, the Beaufort County Health Department, Beaufort County/Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, the Naval Hospital or Volunteers of Medicine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stimulus&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children exposed to positive stimulating experiences at a young age develop enhanced learning capabilities that improve their odds for academic success. Children who attend preschool or other early education programs show evidence of:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enhanced cognitive, verbal and social development which is maintained into the first few years of school.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Significantly higher IQs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Positive impacts on children’s health and dental care.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Positive impacts on children’s emotional and behavioral outcomes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reduced criminal behaviors and reduced incidence of substance abuse.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Less retention and placement in special education classes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Higher graduation rates.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort County Schools K, Pre-K registration dates set', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-schools-k-pre-k-registration-dates-set', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:22:01', '2022-02-02 18:22:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55057', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55059, 4, '2022-02-02 13:23:30', '2022-02-02 18:23:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As humans, most of us love to dance. Did you know that dancing can provide some pretty unique health and wellness benefits for us all?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dancing can help eliminate social anxiety. </strong>As humans, we’re social creatures and crave connection to others. Dancing provides numerous opportunities to interact with other people who share the same passion as you. Being a part of a community that stimulates you has been linked to increased happiness, reduced stress, and a stronger immune system.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dancing can improve bone density. </strong>Growing up, we’re told to drink milk because it will make our bones stronger. While true, it’s only one part of the equation. Load bearing exercises such as dancing result in stronger, healthier bones. The same happens with our muscles when dancing too, which is why vigorous dancing becomes easier over time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dancing can improve brain health. </strong>Have you ever been watching Dancing with the Stars<sup>TM </sup>and wondered how on earth they remember so many complicated twists and turns? Part of it is because dancing has been shown to boost memory and help deter dementia later in life. The mental exercise of dancing encourages neuroplasticity and results in a healthier and happier brain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dancing can boost confidence and lower stress. </strong>Whenever we learn to be more confident in our personal expression, we gain the benefits of being more confident and less stressed out in general. Having a hobby like dance is an effective means of for lowering stress by providing an outlet for it, and by giving you something that makes you feel good at the same time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Ricardo Souza, a New York City-based Brazilian professional dancer, who has been featured on CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC and more. ricardo@jayapr.com</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Dance for a healthier you', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dance-for-a-healthier-you', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:23:31', '2022-02-02 18:23:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55059', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55061, 4, '2022-02-02 13:25:23', '2022-02-02 18:25:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, physicians are issuing a reminder about flu season. They want to make sure people are taking right step to protect themselves.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We see people traveling more and getting into larger groups and more congregated settings, and so we expect the cases of respiratory infections and influenza will rise,” said Neha Vyas, MD, family medicine physician for Cleveland Clinic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Vyas recommends wearing a mask while out in public, social distancing when possible and regularly washing your hands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s also important to disinfect any high-touch surfaces in your home. For example, door knobs, light switches and countertops.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you haven’t already gotten your flu shot yet, now is the time to do so.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Vyas said while it can’t prevent influenza entirely, it can help reduce the severity of symptoms and length of recovery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Especially now that our hospitals and emergency rooms are overwhelmed with COVID, you want to try to manage your symptoms as much as you can in the comfort of your own home,” she said. “If your symptoms are not severe, then you should be able to do that at home rather than going to an emergency care facility.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since COVID-19 and flu symptoms are so similar, additional testing may be required to know which virus you have. However, Dr. Vyas said a key difference is a person with COVID-19 may be more likely to lose their sense of taste or smell.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazin</em>e</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Flu season still a concern during pandemic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'flu-season-still-a-concern-during-pandemic', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:25:25', '2022-02-02 18:25:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55061', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55063, 4, '2022-02-02 13:26:40', '2022-02-02 18:26:40', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Food intolerance and food allergies often produce similar symptoms, but they’re not the same. If dairy products leave you feeling gassy and bloated or cause diarrhea or nausea, you may have either condition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What’s the difference? A dairy allergy is an immune system response to milk protein. In addition to feeling bloated or causing diarrhea, symptoms of a dairy allergy can include hives, wheezing, vomiting, cramps, and skin rashes. Dairy intolerance results from inadequate levels of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down milk sugar. While lactose intolerance can cause a lot of discomfort, it isn’t life threatening, while a milk allergy can be.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The severity of lactose intolerance varies. For some people, consuming any dairy product causes their digestive tracts to rebel. Others can enjoy yogurt, ice cream, or even an occasional glass of milk.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most successful approach to coping with lactose intolerance is to avoid all dairy products. If you are lactose intolerant and love milk in all its forms, try experimenting with small amounts of dairy. In general, yogurt, cheese, and sour cream may be easier to tolerate because they contain less lactose than milk. However, several studies suggest that many people who are lactose intolerant can consume the equivalent of eight ounces of milk with no ill effects, and somewhat more when the lactose-containing food is part of a meal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Supplements containing enzymes produced by lactose-digesting bacteria (Lactaid, Lactrase, others) can be taken as tablets or added to foods. Some milk products (Lactaid, Dairy Ease) to which lactase has been added may contain little or no lactose, and they may taste sweeter than untreated products, because the milk sugar has already been broken down. Probiotics (supplements of beneficial bacteria that normally inhabit the intestines) containing <em>Lactobacillus reuteri </em>may reduce symptoms, but not quite as well as enzyme supplements.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The response to these products is highly individual. What works for your will depend on the amount of lactase your body produces, the type of intestinal bacteria that inhabit your colon, and the product itself. Finding the right approach for you can be a trial-and-error process. While this make take some time and expense, experimenting isn’t likely to be harmful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If changing your eating habits and other preventive steps don’t get heartburn under control, talk with your doctor. She or he can advise you on which medications to try and recommend additional follow up if necessary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more on food intolerances, buy The Sensitive Gut, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School. Harvard Medical School offers special reports on over 50 health topics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit their website at <a href=\"http://www.health.harvard.edu\">http://www.health.harvard.edu</a> to find reports of interest to you and your family. PHONE ORDERS: toll-free number: 1-877-649-9457.<br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LIVING WITH LACTOSE INTOLERANCE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'living-with-lactose-intolerance', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:26:41', '2022-02-02 18:26:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55063', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55065, 4, '2022-02-02 13:27:32', '2022-02-02 18:27:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People make valerian tea from the root of the valerian plant. Valerian root has mild sedative properties and people can use it as a sleep aid and to treat anxiety.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) notes that people with insomnia and nervous tension can take valerian as a sleep aid. However, the evidence regarding its effectiveness in treating insomnia is inconclusive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article discusses the safety, uses, side effects, and benefits of valerian tea. It will also discuss the precautions a person should take when consuming valerian tea and potential drug interactions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What is it? </strong>Valerian tea is made from the dried roots and rhizomes or underground stems of the valerian plant, <em>Valeriana officinalis</em>. Valerian tea usually comes in the form of a teabag, but a person can also purchase it as a loose-leaf tea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People may describe its taste as “woody” or “earthy.” The taste becomes stronger the longer a person leaves the tea to brew. Some people may find the smell unpleasant and may wish to add honey to their valerian tea to make it sweeter.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Valerian tea also often contains other herbs, and manufacturers may blend it with any number of other ingredients, such as:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lavender</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lemon balm</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>chamomile</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>vanilla</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Is it safe? </strong>The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states that valerian is safe for most adults for short-term use of approximately 28 days.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is important to note that valerian is not subject to strict regulations as it is a food supplement. Additionally, most studies have not lasted long enough to determine the safety of long-term valerian use. Valerian tea cannot make people high. It can, however, cause a person to experience more vivid dreams. As a result, those who frequently have nightmares may want to avoid drinking valerian tea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Benefits and uses: </strong>People may drink valerian tea to help treat:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>insomnia</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>depression</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>anxiety</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>premenstrual syndrome</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>menopause symptoms</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>headaches</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2018 animal study states that people may also use valerian as a muscle relaxant. However, more research is required before people consider using valerian for this purpose. The current research is not sufficient for determining the effectiveness of valerian to treat any of the above conditions, and most reported evidence for its efficacy is either anecdotal or from small-scale studies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis found that the outcomes of studies examining the effectiveness of valerian on sleep were inconsistent. The authors suggested that the different outcomes may result from the varying quality of the extracts used in each study. The authors also suggested that supplements made from whole valerian root rather than extracts might have more reliable effects.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Learn more about valerian root and its ability to treat anxiety and insomnia at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318088.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Side effects: </strong>The NCCIH states that people have reported the following side effects connected to the use of valerian:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>headache</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>dizziness</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>mental dullness</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>uneasiness</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>stomach upset</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Precautions: </strong>The ODS recommends that pregnant or breastfeeding people do not consume valerian tea as there is no data on the safety and efficacy of valerian in these populations. People should also avoid giving valerian tea to children under the age of 3, as researchers have not evaluated the potential risks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, people should be aware of the potential sedative effects of valerian if they are also taking sedative drugs or consuming alcohol.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those drinking valerian tea for anxiety throughout the day should not operate heavy machinery, as the tea may make people drowsy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Drug interactions: </strong>According to the ODS, it is possible that drinking valerian tea may amplify the effects of sedatives, other medications, or certain herbs and dietary supplements with sedative properties. These substances may also amplify the effects of valerian tea. Therefore, a person should not consume it alongside barbituates or similar medications.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The NCCIH suggests not drinking valerian tea with alcohol, although they accept that the sleep-inducing effects are unproven.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An article published in the <em>American Family Physician </em>journal suggests that the risk of drug interactions with valerian is unlikely or very limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People should always speak with a healthcare professional before using any dietary supplements.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dose: </strong>Most studies on valerian focus on the capsule or tablet form rather than the tea. The tea is likely to contain a much lower concentration of valerian, and manufacturers may combine it with other herbs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Therefore, there is not much data surrounding how much valerian tea is safe to drink. However, according to an older 2003 review, one cup of valerian tea prepared as per instructions, 30 minutes to 2 hours before bed, is enough to treat sleeplessness. If a person has loose valerian tea, they should steep 2–3 grams for 10–15 minutes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The safety of long-term valerian use is unknown, and people should consider this when choosing how frequently to drink valerian tea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>In conclusion, </strong>people can drink valerian tea to help treat insomnia and anxiety, among other conditions. However, there is not enough research to confirm the effectiveness of valerian tea. Current research is limited, and the results are inconsistent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, although the evidence is inconclusive, valerian tea may be a safe way to treat sleeplessness and anxiety for some people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person should not take it alongside certain sedative medications as the effects may be additive, and people may run the risk of excessive sedation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is likely that consuming a cup of valerian tea before bed will not have any adverse effects. Therefore, people experiencing insomnia of any kind may wish to try it. However, what works for one person will not necessarily work for everyone.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/valerian-tea\">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/valerian-tea</a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What to know about valerian tea', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-to-know-about-valerian-tea', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:27:33', '2022-02-02 18:27:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55065', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55067, 4, '2022-02-02 13:29:16', '2022-02-02 18:29:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Think about all the movements you do every day: walking, climbing stairs, typing, turning doorknobs and lifting. Your bones, muscles and joints all work together to make your body an amazingly movable machine. Like any machine, your body can suffer some wear and tear. It needs regular care and maintenance to keep moving with ease.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scientists are studying the mechanical movements of our bodies to help us be as strong, flexible and mobile as possible throughout our lives. This type of research is called biomechanics. These studies are finding that the way you move—including walking, standing and bending—can affect your future mobility and overall health.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All systems, whether in traditional mechanics or in the human body, are governed by the same basic physical laws,” say biomechanics experts. Body movements involve force, balance, gravity and motion. Biomechanics is effectively applying the physics of mechanics to problems in biology and medicine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The main moving parts of your body include the solid bones, the joint tissues that link bones together, and the muscles that attach to your bones. Your body has about 200 bones and more than 600 muscles. These parts all work together to help you move throughout the day.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>NIH-funded studies of biomechanics have already led to better ways to prevent muscle and joint injuries in kids during sports and play, and to help older people stay more mobile and independent. Some researchers are working to develop better artificial joints. Others have devised improved treatments for movement disorders such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s disease.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joints are a common source of problems and pain. Some joints, such as your shoulder joint, can move in many directions. But others, like your knee joint, can only bend one way. Any movements outside a joint’s natural range might cause injury.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long studied is a part of the knee joint known as the ACL (or anterior cruciate ligament). The ACL connects the thigh bone to the shin bone. When it stretches or tears, some people hear or feel a “pop.” Athletes who need to make sudden stops or quickly change direction— as in basketball, tennis and soccer—are at risk for damaging the ACL.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Using the tools of biomechanics, we can tell what’s normal and what’s abnormal in movement, and we can measure the forces on the body,” Orthopedists say. “We use biomechanics as a screening tool to figure out which athletes are at greater risk for injury and why.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Motion-tracking tools are also being used to learn how older people might avoid injury from falls. Physical therapists and researchers explain, “We’re studying how older adults can learn to modify their movements to adapt to an unexpected environment, such as a slippery floor.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Falls are serious at any age, but especially for older adults, who are more likely to break a bone. Each year, more than 1.6 million older Americans go to emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. Falling causes a lot of suffering and is a huge problem for society.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercises that improve your balance and strengthen your muscles can help to prevent falls. People can be trained to avoid falls if they practice walking over unstable—but safe—surfaces in the laboratory. People age 65 and older can adapt and remember remarkably well how to keep their body posture upright when disturbances occur in the environment if they’ve encountered similar situations 2 or 3 times before.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Biomechanics can also be used to guide treatments for movement problems. Computer models to look at how hip joints are stressed when someone walks or travels up and down stairs. Biomechanics can analyze both normal hips and those with a condition called hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia produces an instability that can lead to early onset of arthritis over time. Eventually, these computer models might help doctors choose appropriate treatments and figure out which patients could benefit from surgery.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People with cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis could also benefit from biomechanical analysis. By using motion tracking to look at how well these patients are walking and what might be wrong, so therapists and doctors can try to do something about it,” says Dr. Diane Damiano, a physical therapist who heads biomechanics research at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “We focus on helping patients to strengthen their muscles and work to improve their balance and coordination. We’re also looking at brain activation while they’re moving. That can give us clues to how these movements are controlled by the brain.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Muscle strengthening and proper joint alignment are important for just about anyone who wants to stay flexible and mobile. The bottom line is that everybody needs to be active. Biomechanics helps make it so that all people can move better, regardless of their age or health condition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources: NIH.gov.https://pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23756435/; <a href=\"https://cc.nih.gov/rmd/fab/index.html \">https://cc.nih.gov/rmd/fab/index.html </a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Healthy movements—your body’s mechanics', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'healthy-movements-your-bodys-mechanics', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:29:17', '2022-02-02 18:29:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55067', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55069, 4, '2022-02-02 13:30:33', '2022-02-02 18:30:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hunting Island State Park Nature Center February naturalist programs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All programs are free with park admission. Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tuesday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); <strong>Traces of Wild Ruffians </strong>– 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nature Center. Find ut what mammals are rummaging through Hunting Island and learn how to identify mammal tracks. (ages 7 to 12); <strong>Beach Walk </strong>– 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wednesday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30- 11 a.m.; <strong>Turtle Talk </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); <strong>Walk With a Naturalist </strong>– 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Thursday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30- 11 a.m.; <strong>Gator Gab </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); <strong>What a Wharf </strong>– 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Serpent Exploration </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); <strong>Beach Walk </strong>– 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saturday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Sea Turtle Discovery </strong>– 2-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); <strong>Walk With a Naturalist </strong>– 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tour Historic Fort Fremont&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www. fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@ bcgov.net.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Artists That Teach instructor show&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through Feb. 25, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Academy is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. There will also be an artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 that is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c) (3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. For more information, call 843-842-5738.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, Church of the Palms, 1419 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. The wearing of masks is encouraged. For more meeting dates and times and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244. To attend the meeting as a guest, please send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>February Lady’s Island Business Professional Association meeting&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Dick Stewart from 303 Associates will be the featured speaker. The public is invited to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning the community.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bear Island Field Trip&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bear Island Wildlife Management Area check station. Enjoy a tour of 12,000-acre Bear Island with retired DNR veterinarian and ACE Basin Stewardship Coordinator Al Segars and naturalists Beek Webb and Ernie Wiggers. Group will meet at Bear Island check station for introductory briefing followed by an open-air-wagon property tour. Participants should bring binoculars, lunch/drink and dress for outdoor weather of the day. Group will discuss (and look for) both resident and migratory species (game and non-game) and the importance of areas like Bear Island WMA to these animals. Wiggers will discuss the importance of rice culture to Bear Island WMA and other ACE Basin protected properties. Wintering Tundra Swans should still be around. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, email haley@openlandtrust.com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12; Friday, Feb. 25. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hopeful Horizons’ 10th annual Race4Love&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, Cat Island. Race4Love is a family-friendly 5K run/3K walk that traverses streets of three Cat Island neighborhoods. Pre-registration is encouraged at race4love.com and virtual options are available. Race4Love benefits survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in Beaufort County and the surrounding counties. Funds raised help Hopeful Horizons in its mission to end abuse and change lives. Organizers encourage masks and physical distancing when participants are not walking or running the race. For more information, visit www.race4love.com. For more information on Hopeful Horizons, visit www.hopefulhorizons.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Souper Bowl of Caring&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, Coligny Plaza, in the area between FISH Casual Coastal Seafood and Skillets, Hilton Head Island. Join the community and Coligny Merchants as they host a fundraiser to benefit Second Helpings – a local charity that “rescues” food from local grocery stores and delivers it to food pantries in our area for those in need. Local Coligny restaurants will be serving up their favorite soups for participants to taste and enjoy. Cost is $25. All proceeds go to support Second Helpings. Tickets can be purchased at the event, or advanced tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/3qX3BCF. Live music by \"Something from Nothing.\" Hosted by Jesse Blanco from WTOC’s “Eat It and Like It.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to noon, Saturday, Feb. 19, March 26, April 9, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. 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 Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@ comcast.net.. 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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fripp Audubon Club’s Ten Eyck Lecture Series&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd. In his presentation “The Berry Conundrum: Birds and Their Berries,” retired Massachusetts Audubon Society naturalist Bob Speare will describe how landscaping with native versus non-native plants affects songbirds. What happens when an introduced species produces a greater number of flowers, fruits, and seeds – could this potentially be a greater food supply for birds? What about the nutritional value of food produced by native vs. non-native plants? He’ll address these questions and discuss how we can all make a positive impact on the birds in our yards and local areas. There will be no Meet &amp; Greet. The program will begin at 7 in the Chapel with Club announcements followed by Bob\'s program. Masks are required in the Chapel. Off island visitors are welcome – receive pass at gate. Visit us at www.islc.net/audubon/ or contact us at frippaudubonclub@gmail.com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, Carolina Room, Dataw Island Club, 123 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, will be the featured speaker. Vaughan has testified before Congress many times and has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and PBS’s News Hour. The cost of the buffet luncheon is $35 and is by reservation only. To reserve a seat, please mail a check to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 by February 16. For further information, call Diane Roney at 843-838-4972.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Full 30-hour lifeguard training&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>March 4-7 &amp; 13; April 22-25 &amp; May 1; May 13-16 &amp; 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843- 525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. 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. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FUN WOMEN 5K Race&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Newcastle and Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts’ Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 18 and 19, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all women. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Register at https://bit. ly/3qjg1V9.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sea Island Rotary Club Community Service blood drive&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Big Red Bloodmobile, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort. Future donation dates will be Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Nov. 15. OneBlood is testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody. The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the your immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. You will be able to see their results approximately two to five days after donating by logging into OneBlood’s donor portal at www.oneblood.org. If you test positive for the antibody, you will be eligible to become COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor. All donors will receive a OneBlood gift and a $10 eGift card. Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. OneBlood takes extra precautions to ensure that the donation process is safe from the COVID-19 virus including extra cleanings, wearing masks, etc. All time slots are currently available. Contact District Governor-elect Bob Gross, at bob@beaufortgroup.com or call 843-321- 0196 and indicate the time slot that best suits you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $40, $5 for each additional division, three divisions total. Double elimination. Skill division 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles. Singles, two divisions. Age divisions – skill divisions but limited to 50+, 60+, 70+. Proceeds benefit Beaufort High School Tennis. To register online, go to pickleballtournaments.com and search for pickledeagle. Register online and get a free T-shirt.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Twilight Run&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort. The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.RiverviewCharterSchool.org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun. com. Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843- 525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. 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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 8, 9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder. Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@ bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@ bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https://bit.ly/31JnBi9. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 6) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Moonfall (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and American Underdog (PG, 9:45 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Jackasses Forever (R, 7:30 p.m.) and Scream (R, 9:45 p.m.) on Screen 2.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upcoming movies include Uncharted (Feb. 17) and Dog (Feb. 17). <br><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>USC BEAUFORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS OFFERING CLAY CLASSES&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The USC USC Beaufort Center For The Arts is offering Community Clay Classes from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, beginning February 15.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For ages 18 and older, the classes cost $175 and spots are limited. The deadline to register is Thursday, Feb. 3. Register at https://www. uscbcenterforthearts.com/artclasses-clay.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Clay 101: </strong>This is a 6-week Tuesday-night course teaching hand-building with ceramic clay. Students will work with artist Itzel Guedea to create artworks, pinch pots, candle-holders and other fun projects. Students will use mid-fire materials, learn the basics of glazing, and enjoy the beauty and excitement of seeing their finished works come out of the kiln.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students should dress casually and will be required to purchase a set of Kempler tools. An order link will be provided to students, and the estimated cost is $20.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-88', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:30:35', '2022-02-02 18:30:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55069', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55071, 4, '2022-02-02 13:31:59', '2022-02-02 18:31:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The U Pick Daffodil Farm in Okatie has been owned by Chuck and Diane Merrick for about 25 years. Daffodils were planted in 1950 on what was originally a dairy farm, according to Merrick. Merrick said the land had gone fallow, so he and his wife bought it and have been growing about 40 acres of the seasonal yellow flowers ever since. For more information on the availability of the flowers, people should go to their website for updated information at <a href=\"http://www.upickdaffodils.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.upickdaffodils.com\">www.upickdaffodils.com</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Stop and smell the flowers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'stop-and-smell-the-flowers-2', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:32:00', '2022-02-02 18:32:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55071', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55073, 4, '2022-02-02 13:32:45', '2022-02-02 18:32:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stewart to speak at February LIBPA meeting </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dick Stewart from 303 Associates will be the featured speaker when the Lady’s Island Business Professional Association meets at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8. The public is invited to stop by for coffee and conversation concerning. The meeting will be held at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sportfishing and Diving Club holding February meeting&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s February meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Erin Levesque, Manager of the Waddell Mariculture Center located at 211 Sawmill Creek Road in Bluffton, has extended an invitation to current members of BSDC to tour the newly remodeled facility on Thursday, Feb. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. More details to follow.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-207', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:32:46', '2022-02-02 18:32:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55073', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55075, 4, '2022-02-02 13:33:21', '2022-02-02 18:33:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several projects, including a replacement of the fuel system at the Downtown Marina, were set in motion at the Jan. 26 City Council meeting when Council authorized the release of $852,500 from two pots of money set aside for capital projects and redevelopment. The projects and their estimated costs include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Replacement of the Marina fuel system: $725,000&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roof repairs for the Carnegie Library building: $40,000&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Conditions assessment for Carnegie building: Grant match of $12,500&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furniture and equipment for the office space (the Landing Pad) at 500 Carteret: $75,000&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of these amounts, $777,500 is coming from what’s known as the Committed Fund Balance for Capital Projects. The $75,000 for the Landing Pad is coming from the Committed Fund Balance for Redevelopment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Finance Director Kathy Todd noted at the City Council meeting that the City’s General Fund – Fund Balance was in very strong shape, a combination of belt-tightening during the first year of Covid 19, and stronger-than-expected revenues last year. On June 30, 2021, the City ended its fiscal year with a $9.5 million fund balance, compared to $8.1 million the previous year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Funds to be released for several of City’s capital projects', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'funds-to-be-released-for-several-of-citys-capital-projects', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:33:21', '2022-02-02 18:33:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55075', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55077, 4, '2022-02-02 13:34:36', '2022-02-02 18:34:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort has contracted with Woods + Partners Inc., a landscape architecture firm based on Hilton Head Island, to develop a master plan for Southside Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Beaufort County, Woods + Partners Inc., has designed plans for Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, Burton Wells Park, Jarvis Creek Park, and Shelter Cove Park. The firm also designed Pigeon Point Park in the City, and created the master plan for Whitehall Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the City appointed the Southside Park Advisory Task Force, comprised of a number of local residents, to come up with an overview proposal of how to redevelop Southside Park, a 34-acre park in the Mossy Oaks neighborhood. The task force conducted an online survey that garnered more than 1,100 responses and put a playground at the top of the wish list. A pavilion with picnic tables, a multipurpose paved court, a paved course, and a community garden were also recommended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In October 2021, the City issued an RFP for comprehensive plan proposals. Four proposals were submitted, and a committee, composed of members of the task force and city staff, reviewed each of them and also interviewed the top three bidders.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Woods + Partners, with a bid of $28,500, was considered the most responsive bidder. “They are a dedicated park planning firm, local, experience, capable and well represented agency with many examples of beautiful parks within Beaufort County,” the committee said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A preliminary conceptual master plan is expected to be presented to City Council in approximately three months.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Landscape architecture firm selected for Southside Park', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'landscape-architecture-firm-selected-for-southside-park', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:34:38', '2022-02-02 18:34:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55077', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55079, 4, '2022-02-02 13:37:24', '2022-02-02 18:37:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tony Kukulich</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week, nearly one out of 10 students in the Beaufort County School District (BCSD) was quarantined due to a potential COVID-19 exposure, but data released by districts shows that the latest surge of infections may be beginning to wane.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I want to share with you this evening first of all that we are seeing a large decrease in COVID-19 positive cases this past week,” Beaufort County School District (BCSD) Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said during a board of education meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1. “We’re starting to see the decline and we’re hoping and expecting that that is going to continue going forward.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the most recent data, the number of quarantined students in the BCSD is down nearly 17 percent week over week, dropping from 2,160 to 1,798. However, there was no such decline for the quarantined district staff members, which remained pegged at 58. The district reported that approximately 12 percent of quarantined students and staff ultimately result in a positive COVID-19 case.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There was a precipitous drop in confirmed COVID-19 cases among both staff and students. The number of confirmed infections among district staff fell 54 percent from 115 to 53, and the number of confirmed cases among students sank 35.4 percent from 500 to 323.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Staffing issues in the schools remain despite the recent improvements in positive case numbers. The BCSD has been forced to seek alternative methods to ensure coverage in its classrooms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There\'s a national teacher shortage right now as a result of the pandemic,” BCSD Director of Communications Candace Bruder said. “As a means of covering classes impacted by staffing issues, the district contracts with Proximity Learning, who provides certified teachers to deliver virtual instruction. We also utilize substitutes and internal teachers during their planning periods.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>State officials have focused efforts on reducing the number of students in quarantine. In a press release issued this week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encouraged schools across the state to utilize the Test to Stay (TTS) program as a means to keep more students in the classroom after a possible COVID-19 exposure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead of immediately quarantining students after a possible COVID-19 exposure, the TTS program allows students to stay in the classroom if they test negative between five and seven days after exposure and are not experiencing symptoms. The program also recommends a second test 24 hours after the first test. To assist in this effort, DHEC is providing tests to schools that implement TTS and has ordered more than 1,600,000 rapid at-home tests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are aware that several school districts have concerns about updates to our COVID-19 school guidance and our School and Childcare Exclusion List,” DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer said. “We know that their goal is to keep more students in schools. DHEC shares in that goal and is ensuring that schools and parents have access to rapid tests so school systems can fully implement TTS, which allows most students to remain in school. This is the most effective way to maximize learning without sacrificing our students and teachers’ well-being.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COVID-19 cases across the county are also falling. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, there have been four distinct surges in confirmed COVID-19 infections. Driven by both the Delta and Omicron variants, the most recent surge started in mid-December and peaked about 30 days later with case numbers that far outdistanced any that occurred in the prior three surges.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the numbers were far higher this winter, the duration of the fourth surge looks as though it will be shorter, assuming the trends continue along their current trajectories.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The seven-day moving average of new COVID-19 infections was 239.6 on Jan. 30, the latest date for which there is data. That’s a 50 percent drop from a peak of 484.9 just 15 days earlier. Though the daily number of new cases has dropped dramatically in the past few weeks, the number is still higher than the peak case numbers seen in any of the prior surges. The current surge is fading, but the number of new cases remains comparatively very high.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Delaware he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands</em>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Impacts of COVID-19 surges begin to ease in school district', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'impacts-of-covid-19-surges-begin-to-ease-in-school-district', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:37:24', '2022-02-02 18:37:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55079', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55081, 4, '2022-02-02 13:38:47', '2022-02-02 18:38:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort is hosting an informational meeting for members of the public from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 18, to discuss The Point/Downtown stormwater drainage study. The meeting will include a brief presentation and a question-and-answer session, and will be held at City Hall council chambers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initial field survey and analysis on The Point/Downtown stormwater drainage system is complete. The results of this study, which was conducted by engineering firm Davis &amp; Floyd, will be presented, along with a plan to address key areas of the drainage systems that require maintenance and repair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook page, and a Zoom link will be available as well. For more information, please contact Carrie Gorsuch at 843-986-5609, or email her at cgorsuch@cityofbeaufort.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City hosting public meeting on The Point/Downtown drainage study', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-hosting-public-meeting-on-the-point-downtown-drainage-study', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:38:48', '2022-02-02 18:38:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55081', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55083, 4, '2022-02-02 13:40:11', '2022-02-02 18:40:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Journalist Tony Kukulich has joined The Island News staff as a reporter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kukulich and his wife, Jennifer, moved to Beaufort County in July from the Bay Area in California, where he spent six years as a photographer and reporter for the Brentwood Press, a weekly newspaper with a circulation of about 40,000 prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. For about half that time, Kukulich was a part-time stringer until he was hired as a full-time staff photographer and reporter in early 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My wife and I are very glad to be here in the Lowcountry, and I’m looking forward to working for The Island News,” Kukulich said. “Local papers and local reporting are critical to the life of a community and I’m glad to be a part of that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a reporter, Kukulich covered breaking news, public safety, environmental issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as general assignments and features. As a photographer, Kukulich covered a broad range of assignments from breaking news to sports to advertising shoots.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His work at the Press earned him a number of awards from both the California Newspaper Publishers Association and the National Newspaper Association.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since moving to the Lowcountry, Kukulich has completed reporting and photo assignments in the Island Packet, the Bluffton Sun and Hilton Head Monthly and has continued to write occasionally for two California newspapers – the Brentwood Press and The Independent (Livermore, Calif.).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prior to becoming a journalist in 2015, Kukulich had a successful career in finance. After attending the University of Delaware, he worked for J.P. Morgan &amp; Chase Co., The Bank of New York, First USA Bank/Bank One, Metris Companies and Advanta National Bank.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tony</em> Kukulich can be reached at Tony.TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Kukulich joins The Island News as reporter', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'kukulich-joins-the-island-news-as-reporter', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:40:13', '2022-02-02 18:40:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55083', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55085, 4, '2022-02-02 13:41:38', '2022-02-02 18:41:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A problem with Mr. Manning’s column</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When I read Mr. Manning’s remarks pertaining to Mitch McConnell saying “African American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans,” I was not surprised when Mr. McConnell clarified his words later to “ALL” Americans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That is because I had already added the word “MOST” in my own mind upon reading it. The reason I do this when I read something potentially libelous is because I find it divisive and counterproductive to always assume that someone is being mean intentionally even when it makes a point for me.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That is a problem I often find myself having with “MOST” but not “ALL” of Mr. Manning’s articles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Dr. Gary Winters,&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>a retired veterinarian</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-58', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:41:40', '2022-02-02 18:41:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55085', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55087, 4, '2022-02-02 13:43:15', '2022-02-02 18:43:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Fred Channels, 77, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1962 in Philadelphia. After Boot camp at Parris Island and Infantry training, he trained as an aviation mechanic and was first assigned to the unit in Washington that provided helicopter services to the President and Vice-President. He left the Corps in 1966 and joined the Army National Guard, earning a commission and attending OCS at Fort Benning. He then worked for the Guard as a civilian while remaining an active Guard member.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55024,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Fred-Channels-young-.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Fred-Channels-young--929x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55024\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earning a degree on the GI Bill, Channels returned to active duty in 1984 as a Major, U.S. Army. He spent seven years in the Pentagon before attending Army War College, earning a Master’s Degree. His next assignment was at the Army’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. After that he returned to the Pentagon as the Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army. In 1995 he was promoted to Colonel and moved to Fort Leavenworth as Assistant Chief of Staff. That tour was followed by command of the Army National Guard Technology Training Battle Lab.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He retired in 2000 and then went to work for another eight years with the Army in Washington. Recalled to active duty in 2008, he again served in the Pentagon until 2012 when he returned to work for the Army as a civilian until 2017. His active service spanned 39 years. Today he is active with the PI Museum, the Beaufort History Museum and is on the board of the Fort Freemont Foundation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\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 – FRED CHANNELS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-fred-channels', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:43:16', '2022-02-02 18:43:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55087', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55089, 4, '2022-02-02 13:44:35', '2022-02-02 18:44:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lee Young photographed the Jan. 23 sunrise at Coffin Point along with an oyster bed, a pod of pelicans and Harbor Island in the distance. 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-195', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:44:37', '2022-02-02 18:44:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55089', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55091, 4, '2022-02-02 13:45:47', '2022-02-02 18:45:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Sheriffs Office investigation is ongoing into a shooting Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, on St. Helena Island that killed three people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of Tuesday, there was nothing new to report, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Maj. Bob Bromage said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At around 11:30 a.m., Jan. 25, Sheriff\'s Office deputies responded to a report of three adults wounded by gunfire at a residence on Eddings Point Road.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When deputies arrived, deputies secured the scene for Beaufort County Emergency Services to tend to the wounded – two were pronounced dead at the scene, while another person was transported and later died at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Coroner\'s Office identified the three decedents as 55-year-old Robin Saunders of St. Helena, 22-year-old Kalila Saunders of St. Helena and 24-year-old Jaquan Sanders of Seabrook.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Forensic autopsies were scheduled to be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the Medical University of South Carolina.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investigators processed the scene for forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses. Although the case remains under investigation, the Sheriff’s Office believes that all parties involved in the shooting have been identified and located, and that there is no threat to the public’s safety.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We have no reason to believe there’s a suspect at large,” Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Maj. Bob Bromage said last week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional information will be released when available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Investigation ongoing in shooting that killed 3 on St. Helena Island', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'investigation-ongoing-in-shooting-that-killed-3-on-st-helena-island', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:45:48', '2022-02-02 18:45:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55093, 4, '2022-02-02 13:47:27', '2022-02-02 18:47:27', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Half a million gallons of wastewater released near Battery Creek </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>The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed portions of shellfish harvesting beds in Beaufort County, effective immediately.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shellfish harvesting beds in all open areas of Battery Creek and portions of the Broad River from the Broad River Bridge south to Archers Creek and east to Malecon Drive in Parris Island are now closed for shellfish harvesting for 21 days due to a sewer line breach in the area.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to an earlier news release, Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) reported that an estimated 500,000 gallons of wastewater was released Monday, Jan. 31, from a sewer force main into a tidal ditch leading to the Battery Creek in Beaufort. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BJWSA said the overflow occurred due to the failure of the 16\" ductile iron sewer force main crossing under the tidal ditch. The cause of the failure is under investigation, according to the release.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BJWSA crews were alerted by a resident who detected an odor in the vicinity and immediately responded. The overflow has been stopped and crews are in the process of cleanup and repair. Signs have been posted in the area to inform the public.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BJWSA notified DHEC and is working in conjunction with DHEC to address any effects caused by the overflow, according to the news release.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DHEC will send a notice on February 21 when these harvesting beds re-open.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A swim advisory is in effect until the lab results come back confirming acceptable bacterial levels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Beaufort County, call DHEC\'s Beaufort Environmental Affairs Office at 843-846-1030 or visit www. scdhec.gov/shellfish.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If residents see or suspect any type of spill from the sewer collection system, please contact BJWSA at 843-987- 9200. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http://www.bjwsa.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.bjwsa.org\">www.bjwsa.org</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'DHEC closes shellfish harvesting locations in Beaufort County due to sewage spill', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dhec-closes-shellfish-harvesting-locations-in-beaufort-county-due-to-sewage-spill', '', '', '2022-02-02 13:47:28', '2022-02-02 18:47:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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But John Chemslak of Beaufort said he was interested in the “been here’s” versus the “come here’s.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically one of those speaking in opposition to the project was Mayor Stephen Murray, who is a third-generation Beaufortonian.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Makes you wonder how long you have to “be here” before your opinion can count.&nbsp;<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal ramping&nbsp;up Ribaut Road focus&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PORT ROYAL – From Burger King to the bridge. 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The shooter allegedly robbed that customer, as well, collecting less than $200 from the register and the customer combined.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The man left on foot, fleeing toward Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There is no information thus far to lead us to believe he left in a vehicle,” Capt. Griffith said Tuesday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An $11,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of a suspect.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Port Royal Police Department offered a reward of $1,000, and Parker’s added $5,000 to that for a total reward of $6,000, initially. 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(55191, 4, '2022-02-09 13:23:30', '2022-02-09 18:23:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Alice Holland</strong><br><br>Valentine’s Day is a time when we routinely think about dating and romance. The dating world can be difficult to navigate, especially during this highly anticipated holiday. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perhaps you are moving beyond digital conversation to real life interaction. Or possibly you already have an established in-person connection with a mutual interest with the goal of advancing your relationship.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How exactly do you develop chemistry in a relationship? Heating things up for successful dating chemistry boils down to one important trait: intelligent flirting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Seek a quasi-dangerous date&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This type of date may sound unsafe; however, it is controlled. Examples are skydiving, snowtubing, rock climbing, or watching a scary movie.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quasi-dangerous activities activate stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine in the body. An increase in stress hormones also increases the brain chemical dopamine, a neurotransmitter known as the feel-good hormone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dopamine plays a key role in the process of creating attraction. An increase in dopamine leads to an increase in attraction. Choose an activity that you find interesting, increases your heart rate, and causes some nervousness. The adrenaline rush experienced during a quasi-dangerous date stimulates the release of dopamine, which is closely related to attraction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Develop conversational muscles&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparable with a physical work out at the gym, conversational muscles are equally important to develop. Think of your conversation as a tennis match. Take turns speaking, back and forth, back and forth. Monopolizing the conversation by doing all the talking can sound self-centered and boastful. Too many questions can create a fine line between being inquisitive and being intrusive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Minimal conversation or avoiding conversation altogether portray awkwardness and disinterest. Keep the flow, listen, and enjoy the banter. Ask open-ended rather than yes or no questions. Instead of “Do you eat Italian food?” ask, “Tell me about the types of cuisine you enjoy.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Open-ended questions illicit broader responses, provide the opportunity to learn more about each other, and build trust. Communication is essential in a relationship.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. Generate positive vibes&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We are wired that if we aren’t exhibiting a positive vibe, people assume we are negative. Negativity is our default setting. Most people are wired to observe negative signals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take a deep breath, relax, and use your energy to think about something that makes you feel good inside. Your energy radiates and influences people around you. Developing a positive attitude will help you receive positivity in return.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Create an approachable you</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is a successful recipe for an approachable you. The three key ingredients are: 1) keep a relaxed and open posture; 2) maintain eye contact; and 3) don’t forget to smile. By the way, smiling increases dopamine which, in turn, increases attraction. Also, the chemical serotonin is released soon after meeting someone that we find attractive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consequently, serotonin, a happy neurotransmitter, has a huge impact on our feelings throughout the initial stages of a relationship. Pair serotonin with dopamine and you’ve got a powerful potion which can be so influential that people believe they are experiencing love at first sight.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Follow a simple quote&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be yourself because everyone else is already taken, as Oscar Wilde said. If we were all wired the same, life wouldn’t be as fascinating and unpredictable as it is. Intelligent flirting isn’t about being someone you aren’t, it is about understanding your strengths and accentuating them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Express the best of whom you are. Remember to be yourself. Communicate effectively and clearly. Intelligent flirting is being the best you can be, feeling good about yourself, and contributing to a successful relationship.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Alice Holland, PhD, NP-C, CSE is a national certified family nurse practitioner and national certified sex educator. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Your chemical romance: Five tips for intelligent flirting ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'your-chemical-romance-five-tips-for-intelligent-flirting', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:23:30', '2022-02-09 18:23:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55191', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55193, 4, '2022-02-09 13:25:01', '2022-02-09 18:25:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diners and foodies take note: The Bistro and Clist Café are now open at the Culinary Institute of the South.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Clist Café is named for Liz and Todd Clist, longtime supporters of the Technical College of the Lowcountry. It offers a variety of “grab-and-go” items for sale including breads, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps along with coffee and tea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For those who prefer a fine dining experience, The Bistro offers a gourmet, three-course meal. Recent dishes include shrimp and grits, herb-crusted pork tenderloin with wild rice, and steak with pommes frites.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55155,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TheBistro.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TheBistro-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55155\"/></a><figcaption>The Bistro</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both the café and bistro recently opened on the first floor of the school, at 1 Venture Drive, in Bluffton’s Buckwalter Place, following the culinary institute’s grand opening and community celebration in November. Meals and drinks at both eateries are prepared and served by students enrolled in the school’s culinary, baking and hospitality programs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Both spaces provide real-world experiences for our students who are learning how to cook, bake, manage a business and interact with customers,” Dean of The Culinary Institute of the South Chef Miles Huff said in a release. “We’re excited that the community can now dine with us and share in this experience.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Clist Café is open for walk-in patrons from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and offers plenty of outdoor seating. Visit www.tcl.edu/cafe for the latest updates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bistro is currently open for lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays through February by reservation only. The cost is $25 per person and includes a three-course meal and drinks. For reservations call (843) 305-8575. The menu and hours of operation change throughout the year. Visit www.tcl.edu/bistro for the most up-to-date information.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Culinary Institute of The South’s cafe and bistro now open', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'culinary-institute-of-the-souths-caf%e2%80%82-and-bistro-now-open', '', '', '2022-02-09 14:53:16', '2022-02-09 19:53:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55195, 4, '2022-02-09 13:26:18', '2022-02-09 18:26:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Andrew McNeil</strong><br><br>Almost no food draws cross-table glances as consistently as a bite of great sausage, and nothing defines the phrase comfort food more accurately.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A couple years ago, I was talking to a friend about his Lowcountry Boil recipe when he said, “I just use Hillshire.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stunned, I wondered, is the best shrimp in the world truly best paired with a Hillshire?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After exhaustive research, my family, friends, and I can assure you that the answer is a resounding “NO.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are many outstanding choices here in the Lowcountry that flat out make those calories worth it and elevate your results. These are products made by companies that take great pride in what they do.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That said, there is not one sausage for every undertaking. I encourage you to check out some of our favorites and recommendations for the next time you choose to indulge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sausage is vital in a Lowcountry Boil and it has a job to do. It perfumes the potatoes and brings a salty lushness to the water that pulls it all together.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our current favorite is Georgia Boy by D.L. Lee and Sons out of Alma, Ga. It is a fine grind with a natural casing that has a flavor and texture that is hard to beat. Available almost everywhere, it will get as many compliments from your guests as our local shrimp will.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Grilled sausage is clutch for a backyard barbecue. Nettles Country Smoked Sausage from Lake City, Fla., is the real deal. Cook it slow on the grill and your patience will be rewarded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce, and they are as good as anything you will taste at the best barbecue joints in the country. (Note: Nettles is also my go-to for a Pilau (Perlo) that I make with chicken and baby collards. Dice it up. It is perfect.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ogeechee Meat Market in Savannah makes fresh sausages in-house, and their Vidalia onion sausage is a knockout. You can see the juices boiling through the skin on your grill.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Again, cook it slow, pour yourself a drink and relax. Eat it with your favorite mustard. Boom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As for major players, Johnsonville’s Original Brats and Italian sausages are legit. These are also uncooked sausages, and it makes a big difference. Their seasoning is flawless and store brands just do not compare.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, my neighbor uses Jimmy Dean Original to pull together a baked St. Paul’s rice that will have you drooling and daydreaming days later.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sausage is southern institution and a timeless guilty pleasure. It is pure satisfaction and we deserve it. I hope to inspire you to experiment and to savor every bite along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Send me a note and share your favorites. Trust me, I’ll try them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Andrew McNeil is a writer, public speaker, development coach, self-taught chef and U.S. Army veteran. He can be reached at andrew_mcneil@hotmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Undeniably, your choice of sausage matters', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'undeniably-your-choice-of-sausage-matters', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:26:18', '2022-02-09 18:26:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55195', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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Despite being surrounded by negative forces, we can receive divine grace through Christ to abide in His presence where there is an abundance of joy, security, and peace.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In John 10:10-11 Christ declares, “The thief comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: but I (Jesus) have come that you might have life and that you might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whatever the situation, God has promised that He wants to save and protect you and bring you through your trials stronger and more confident than ever.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The thoughts of God supplying our needs are wonderful and true spiritual realities, but there is also a very important component in receiving His abundant blessings and that is our responsibility to believe. If we do not have faith, it’s not only impossible to please Him but highly unlikely that His miracles can be activated into our life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Jeremiah chapter 29, we see in verse 11 that we are always on His mind and He has planned very good things for us to enjoy. But continuing in the context, the next two verses mention for us to take the initiative to call upon Him, pray, and seek His presence with all of our heart which of course includes the element of trust and assurance. Knowledge that He can help us must be transformed into a personal revelation that He will.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I recall a story about a small farming community that had been experiencing a terrible drought. The crops were dying in the fields and everyone was worried and anxious because this is how they made their living.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pastor of the local church called a special prayer service for all the people of the town to gather in front of the church and spend some time agreeing in faith that God would send some rain. Many people arrived and you could sense the seriousness among the crowd.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the pastor was getting ready to begin the meeting, he saw a young girl standing quietly in the front. His eyes were drawn to her bright yellow raincoat and her face was beaming with excitement. She was holding a large umbrella and as he wished he had brought one himself, seeing how she believed suddenly gave him a surge of hope and confidence.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The little girl’s childlike innocence warmed his heart as he realized how much faith she possessed. Though the town had come together to pray for rain, there was not an anticipation of getting wet, and he wondered if they really believed a miracle was going to happen.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A life without a positive and hopeful expectation of God’s goodness, reveals the miserable pessimist who abides in the shadows of fear, negativity, and sadness. The kingdom of darkness along with our default human nature is constantly telling us it’s impossible, it’s risky, it’s hopeless, but faith believes that nothing is too difficult for God and all things are possible with Him.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every person is sent an invitation to place their trust in God, but sadly many choose to embrace doubt instead.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Read more about the Christian life at <a href=\"http://www.billyhollandministries.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.billyhollandministries.com\">www.billyhollandministries.com. </a></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'When praying for rain, don’t forget your raincoat', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'when-praying-for-rain-dont-forget-your-raincoat', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:27:51', '2022-02-09 18:27:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55197', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55199, 4, '2022-02-09 13:28:57', '2022-02-09 18:28:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warriors’ streak hits 9 before Eagles end it</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch racked up four region wins last week before the Warriors’ nine-game winning streak was snapped with a 48-26 loss to top-ranked Military Magnet on Monday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors started the busy week by routing visiting St. John’s 65-18 on Tuesday. Kynew Barnwell scored 20 of her game-high 24 points in the first half, including 14 in the second quarter, as the Warriors built a 32-8 halftime lead. Heaven Grant splashed five 3-pointers en route to a career-high 21 points for Whale Branch, and Erin Rivers added eight points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A night later, Whale Branch clobbered Baptist Hill 56-14 at home as the Warriors displayed their most balanced scoring effort of the season. Barnwell led the way with 18 points, Rivers added 10, Grant scored nine, and Jalaila Jenkins chipped in eight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors rolled past the Bobcats again Friday on the road, winning 59-12 behind 29 points from Barnwell. Rivers added 11, and Zhane Shuler had 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch capped off a 4-0 week with a 58-33 home win over Charleston Math &amp; Science on Saturday, as Barnwell scored 21 points, Grant added 11, and Rivers had eight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The streak ended Monday, as the top-ranked Eagles made a statement, opening with a 14-0 run in the first quarter and leading 22-6 at halftime before the Warriors found their rhythm on offense. Whale Branch pulled back within 11 going to the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t close the gap as the Eagles pulled away.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rivers scored 10 points to lead Whale Branch, while Layla Love and Kiana Smashum added five each. Military Magnet did a terrific job on Barnwell, holding her scoreless until her lone bucket in the fourth quarter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA solidifies hold on 2nd in region</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy bounced back from a loss to powerhouse Hilton Head Christian Academy on Tuesday to pick up two region victories, beating Colleton Prep and Thomas Heyward.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles were no match for HHCA, which used its size in the paint to control the boards as Abby Peduzzi racked up 28 points on 10-for-18 shooting and ripped down 20 rebounds. Mikayla Washington led BA with 17 points and nine rebounds, and Tahleea Heyward added seven points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles got back in the win column with a 76-43 home victory over Colleton Prep on Friday. Kamirah Freeman led four Eagles in double digits with a career-high 25 points, while Heyward added 15, Washington had 13, and Mary Hanna Hiers contributed 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA made it two in a row with a 57-39 win at Thomas Heyward on Monday. The Eagles got off to a quick start, leading 17-6 after one quarter and pushing it to 33-17 by halftime. The Rebels dug in and kept it within 12 going to the fourth but couldn’t keep pace in the final period. Heyward scored 19 points to lead the way for BA, while Hiers added 10, Washington had nine, and Freeman contributed eight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'girls-basketball-roundup-4', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:28:57', '2022-02-09 18:28:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55199', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55201, 4, '2022-02-09 13:31:05', '2022-02-09 18:31:05', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>E<strong>agles suffer first region loss, tied atop standings</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High maintained its undefeated perch atop the Region 7-4A standings with a convincing 73-52 win at Lucy Beckham on Tuesday, but Hilton Head High knocked the Eagles off their pedestal on Friday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles showcased their improving depth with nine players finding the scoring column against the Bengals, but it was a familiar name at the top of the box score as James Dennison racked up 27 points, 12 rebounds, and six steals in his 12th double-double in 14 games this season. Michael Dennison added nine points and 12 boards, and Beaufort’s backcourt continued its stellar play, as Jake Alvarez scored 12 points and Anderson Jones added seven points and nine assists.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With its standout intensity and hustle, though, Hilton Head High locked down The Firm of Dennison, Dennison and Odom and handed Beaufort High its first Region 7-4A defeat.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Karyce Campbell and Jo’Corey Walters scored 14 points each, and the Seahawks pulled away with a dominant fourth quarter to soar past the visiting Eagles 57-44 and notch their fourth straight victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alvarez scored 10 points to lead the Eagles, and Michael Dennison added nine. The Seahawk defense was outstanding against James Dennison and Odom, holding the seniors to just eight points each.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warriors nail down No. 2 seed in 1A playoffs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch won three of four games over the past week to lock down the No. 2 seed from Region 7-1A in the Class 1A playoffs. The Warriors pulled out another hard-fought win at home Tuesday, edging St. John’s 39-36. The Warriors were without four key players and relied on the offense of junior Quaeshawn Fields, who scored 17 points to lead his squad to a third straight victory. Dorian Alston had 10 points, and Quintillan Fields added eight.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch ran into a red-hot Baptist Hill team on the road Friday and suffered a 64-37 loss to the Bobcats, who remain unbeaten in region play. Jashaun Gillison and Kevin Jenkins each scored 11 points for the Warriors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors picked up another region win at home Saturday, beating Charleston Math &amp; Science 46-38, as AJ Singleton led the way for the Warriors with 19 points, and Queashawn Fields added 10, and they added another win Monday with a 65-42 victory over Military Magnet on Senior Night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors were in command from the start and the seniors had a solid night, as Quintillion Fields scored 12 points and Gillison and AJ Singleton added eight each, but juniors Keith Chisholm and Queashawn Fields ensured it was a special night for the upperclassmen. Chisholm scored 16 points and Queashawn Fields continued his strong play of late with 15, leading the Warriors to their fifth win in six games.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA clinches top seed in SCISA 2A region</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy won two of its three games last week, then clinched the SCISA Region 4-2A title by virtue of John Paul II’s loss to Hilton Head Christian Academy on Tuesday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HHCA had its chances to close out a signature road win a week earlier at Beaufort Academy, but the host Eagles had the upper hand in overtime to squeak out a 50-46 win. Sully Gay continued his stellar sophomore campaign with 16 points and eight rebounds to lead BA to its fifth straight win. Zeke Gonzalez collected eight points, six rebounds, and five steals, and Braydon Dineen added seven points, five boards, and four steals for BA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles breezed to another region win at home Friday, hammering Colleton Prep 79-21 after scoring the game’s first 17 points. Braydon Dineen scored 25 points on 11-of-15 shooting and racked up 10 steals in just 14 minutes to lead a balanced effort from BA. Sully Gay added 15 points, five rebounds, and four steals, while Timmy Horgan had 13 points, six rebounds, and four steals. BA freshman big man Amarion Wilson played only 11 minutes but still managed a double-double with 10 points and 12 boards.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA let a nine-point advantage slip away in the fourth quarter of a 55-54 loss at Thomas Heyward on Monday and lost at Hilton Head Prep on Tuesday, but they still locked up the top 2A seed from the region.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA took charge in the third quarter and opened up a 45-36 advantage going to the final eight minutes, but the Rebels clawed back within one with a minute left. The teams exchanged baskets before eighth-grader Tony O’Banner took a feed from Brandon Howard and converted the layup to give THA the lead with 14 seconds left. BA’s Braydon Dineen had a look from 3-point range in the waning seconds, but it was off the mark and the Rebels secured the rebound. Dineen scored 19 points, Sully Gay added 12, and Zeke Gonzalez had 10 for BA, which suffered its first region loss to a SCISA 2A opponent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boys-basketball-roundup-4', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:31:06', '2022-02-09 18:31:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55201', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55203, 4, '2022-02-09 13:33:26', '2022-02-09 18:33:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>McAlister kicks off Players Series with T-4 at Fripp Island</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hollywood’s Ryan Bozard shot a blistering 4-under-par 67 on a blustery day at Ocean Creek Golf Course and Goose Creek’s Akeira Sanchez held on by one shot to claim the boys and girls titles at the Fripp Island Junior Challenge, the initial event in the SCJGA Players Series.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bozard held a one shot lead after opening with a 72, and he left no doubt about who would hoist the trophy Sunday, making two birdies per side in a spotless round to win by six shots. Roman Mullinax (Lexington) surged to second with the only other round under par in the final round, shooting 2-under on the back nine for a 70. Aiken’s Richard Anaclerio was four shots back of Mullinax in third.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Simon McAlister got his season off to a strong start with a fourth-place showing, starting strong with a 73 to put him one off the lead after 18 holes and birdieing the last to end a wild ride Sunday with a 77. Hilton Head’s Jeep Patrick and Tag Graziano tied for ninth at 11-over 154.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sanchez held a six-shot lead after a sterling 75 on Saturday, but she had to hold off a charge form Ella Kate Barnett of Galivant’s Ferry for a one-shot win. Barnett’s 78 was the low round of the day by a four-shot margin, and Sanchez had to make a par on the par-5 18th to finish at 14-over 158 and edge Barnett.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initial two-day event on the new SCJGA Players Series was made possible by the support of Beaufort Charities, which has donated more than 500 sets of clubs to local youth over the past eight years and has been a supporter of the SCJGA and South Carolina Golf Association since 2018.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maybank, Pate claim Junior Heritage titles</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PJ Maybank III of Cheboygan, Mich., and Macy Pate of Winston-Salem, N.C., claimed the titles at the prestigious Sea Pines Junior Heritage on Saturday and Sunday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55137,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Jr-Heritage-Champs.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Jr-Heritage-Champs-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55137\"/></a><figcaption>2022 Junior Heritage Champs, Macy Pate and PJ Maybank III</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maybank carded an incredible round in difficult conditions — to say the least — at Harbour Town Golf Links, overtaking first-round leader Jackson Byrd and coasting to a five-shot win to kick off the 2022 junior golf season. Pate won the&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'GOLF ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'golf-roundup', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:33:27', '2022-02-09 18:33:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55203', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55205, 4, '2022-02-09 13:37:06', '2022-02-09 18:37:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek wrestling continued the momentum coming off its region title and rolled into the third round of the Class 3A dual playoffs with a pair of dominant wins at home Saturday, but the Dolphins met their match Monday, falling 45-19 at Aynor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins nearly pulled off the perfect match in a first-round rout of Lakewood, winning 82-0 with pins in 13 of the 14 weight classes. Creek then made quick work of Loris in the second round, using seven pins and three forfeits to cruise to a 63-15 victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bradley Smith, Aiden Northway, and Hunter Smith each won both matches by pin, while Sam DeGroat, Elmer Linares, Sebastian Sanchez, Ryan Israel, and Nate Gallego each had a pin and a forfeit. Daniel Sunkins was 2-0 with a pin and a decision, and John Coker and Reily Doray each won both of their matches by forfeit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins will take all 14 wrestlers to the Lower State qualifier at Camden on Feb. 18-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>JPII finishes just outside top four at SCISA duals</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II wrestling went 1-2 and reached the consolation semifinals at the SCISA state duals on Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Golden Warriors were the No. 4 seed but dropped a tough 48-30 decision to No. 5 Cardinal Newman in the first round. JPII rebounded to rout Colleton Prep 60-12, but the Golden Warriors fell 60-18 to Heathwood Hall to end their afternoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oliver Witkowski, Daniel Snyder, and Peter Torinese each went 3-0, Chris Orta won his only match, and Kohl Woodham was 2-1 for JPII.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Golden Warriors will wrap up their season at the SCISA individual championship on Saturday in Sumter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Battery Creek ends run in 3rd round of playoffs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'battery-creek-ends-run-in-3rd-round-of-playoffs', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:37:07', '2022-02-09 18:37:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55205', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55207, 4, '2022-02-09 13:40:44', '2022-02-09 18:40:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>USC Beaufort releases Fall 2021 Academic Honor Lists&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The University of South Carolina Beaufort has released its Fall 2021 Academic Honor Lists.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort students named to USC Beaufort’s Chancellor’s List include: Kaylee Aiken, Zyamanii Baksh, Myrandha Baptiste-Foucault, Rachel Bowsher, Heather Butler, Daniel Castorena, Hope Chutjian, Mckinley Coleman, Kristen Cox, Dominick Crowell, Kaitlyn Davis, Hudson DeLoach, Aubreigh Dixon, Christine Flores, Murray Flowers, Aydanni Gonzalez, Mallory Horn, Katherine Hurtt, Tgaja Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Melissa King, Therese Lacombe, Christian Lorenzo, Rachelle Martz, Hannah Merchant, Mariela Moreno Nava, Thomas Mull, Treasure Munoz, Logan Murray, Kelsey Murrie, Emily Najera, Peggy Owens, Sadie Phifer, Jessica Rye, Esteban Sanchez, Kevea Sanders, Katie Shurling, Jamie Smith, Starla Spence, Allison Stacks, Andrew Starmer, Rebekah Stone, Hannah Van Dam, Theodore Washington, Sabrina Williams, Curtis Yockey and Phylicia Doe.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort students named to USC Beaufort’s President’s List include: Kathryn Bosley, Ariel Brosnan, Isabelle Davis, Lashonda Dunbar, Kayla Farruggio, Madison Fripp, Victoria Ganshow, Wyatt Kenninger, Jarrett Kizer, Zachary Langford, Melissa Marable, Jennifer Nettles, Latara Rhodes, Eli Smith, Haley Wright, Tatiana Zalapskaia and Susanna Glattly.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB is the fastest growing four-year institution within the University of South Carolina System. It offers 19 baccalaureate degrees on three campuses – Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island. Its 2,000 students hail from many states and more than a dozen countries.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Georgia Southern announces Fall 2021 academic honor lists&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,200 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2021 President\'s List and 3,420 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2021 Dean\'s List.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To be eligible for the President\'s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. To be eligible for the Dean\'s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Area students on the President’s List include Mary Baker of Beaufort (29907) and Sara- Jo Christensen of Beaufort (29907).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Area students on the Dean\'s List include Lindsey Breaux of Beaufort (29907), Katie Innes of Beaufort (29907), Oakley Magbee of Beaufort (29902) and Kassidy Stefanski of Beaufort (29906).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers approximately 140 different degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through 10 colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 from Beaufort on Wofford’s Fall 2021 Dean\'s List&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Timothy Schmitz, interim provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean\'s List students for the fall 2021 semester. Beaufort students Caroline Quinn Fleming and Carolina Garren Hughes are on the list.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To be named to the Dean\'s List, a student must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours of graded courses and attain a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,775 undergraduates.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wheaton College names 3 from Beaufort to Fall 2021 Dean\'s List&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dean\'s List honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Making the list were Beaufort’s Sydney Lawrence (29906), Austin Myers (29902) and Parker Smith (29902).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wheaton (Ill.) 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(55209, 4, '2022-02-09 13:41:26', '2022-02-09 18:41:26', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of Your Life Scholarship program.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors across the state and will be paid out at $1,500 a year over four years. Students pursuing two-year degrees will receive $1,500 per year over the two-year period.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The scholarship funds must be used at a South Carolina university, college, or institution and may cover tuition or other educational expenses such as on-campus housing, a computer, or textbooks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scholarships are awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievement, communication skills, need and completeness of the application.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scholarship applications must be completed online at scstatefair.org by March 15. The State Fair Scholars will be notified in mid-May.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina State Fair “Ride of Your Life” Scholarship Program awards $300,000 in scholarships each year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Education is one of the fair’s missions. We know students need extra funding for college now more than ever,” S.C. State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith said in a release. “We hope everyone who knows a South Carolina high school senior will encourage them to apply.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recipients must retain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and enroll in no less than 30 credit hours each academic year to receive funding for that year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prospective scholars or parents can get additional information at scstatefair.org or by contacting Betsy Cooper at betsyc@scstatefair.org or 803- 799-3387, ext. 110.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A list of last year’s “Ride of Your Life” scholars can also be found online at scstatefair.org&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-state-fair-accepting-applications-for-ride-of-your-life-scholarship-2', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:41:27', '2022-02-09 18:41:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55209', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55211, 4, '2022-02-09 13:43:12', '2022-02-09 18:43:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Fripp Island Women’s Club (FIWC) is pleased to award their Pat Conroy Water Is Wide scholarships to Angela Jackson and Chelsea Selner, both of whom attend the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In honor of beloved author and longtime Fripp Island resident Pat Conroy (1945- 2016), FIWC created the scholarship in 2016. In partnership with our nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the scholarship is awarded to adult students over the age of 21 returning to college in order to enhance their future career. To date, FIWC has awarded seven scholarships totaling $13,000 to students attending University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) or the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An Early Childhood Education major, Angela Jackson of Beaufort expects to graduate in December 2022. She not only volunteers as an assistant soccer coach through the B e a u f o r t Parks and Re c rea t i o n Department, but fills local lending libraries for the TCL Early Education Department. Angela chose her major due to the impact and unmatched passion for teaching of one of her own teachers, which led her to want to be the difference in another’s child’s life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55170,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/chelsea-selner.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/chelsea-selner-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55170\"/></a><figcaption>Chelsea Selner</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chelsea Selner of Hilton Head Island is an LPN working to finish her RN degree in December of 2022. Having moved to South Carolina from Wisconsin three years ago, Chelsea has been employed at St. Joseph Candler Oncology and Optim Orthopedics. Previously she volunteered in a food pantry. Chelsea’s words to live by are “education means opportunity,” which led her to pursue her RN degree. She declares that being an RN is “not the end of my education or my career path. It is just the beginning.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To learn more about the Fripp Island Women’s Club and how you can support or apply for the Pat Conroy Water Is Wide Scholarship, visit www.frippwc.com/scholarship.html. You can also learn more about the educational mission of the Pat Conroy Literary Center at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Fripp Island Women’s Club announces Conroy Scholarship winners', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fripp-island-womens-club-announces-conroy-scholarship-winners', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:43:12', '2022-02-09 18:43:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55211', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55213, 4, '2022-02-09 13:44:56', '2022-02-09 18:44:56', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Institute will be held July 5-25 on USCB\'s Historic Beaufort Campus&nbsp;</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>The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the University of South Carolina Beaufort are inviting K-12 teachers of all subjects to apply for “America\'s Reconstruction: The Untold Story.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the fifth meeting of one of the most popular NEH summer institutes for educators and will be held July 5-25 on USCB\'s Historic Beaufort Campus. Deadline to apply is March 1.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year\'s institute will offer an in-depth look at the historical dimensions and significance of the Reconstruction in the Lowcountry and United States. Twenty-five educators from around the country will receive a $2,850 stipend designed to cover travel and other expenses, if selected for this workshop about one of the most neglected and misunderstood periods in our nation’s history.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The summer institute will include field trips to historic sites, lectures by leading scholars, and development of lesson plans that examine closely three broad themes over the course of the institute: Prelude to Reconstruction; Reconstruction and its Aftermath; and Historical Memory and the “Second Reconstruction,” the modern Civil Rights Movement.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Notification emails will be sent out to selected applicants on March 25. This seminar is planned as a residential, in-person experience, but USCB follows guidelines related to COVID-19 and reserves the right to alter the modality. For more information and to apply, visit <a href=\"http://www. uscb.edu/americasreconstruction/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www. uscb.edu/americasreconstruction/\">www. uscb.edu/americasreconstruction/</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB invite teachers to apply for Reconstruction institute', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-invite-teachers-to-apply-for-reconstruction-institute', '', '', '2022-02-09 13:44:57', '2022-02-09 18:44:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55213', 0, 'post', '', 0);
