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<p>Dataw Island hosted more than 90 first responders on Wednesday, April 5 for an appreciation cookout and golf outing.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District and Beaufort County EMS enjoyed a luncheon at the Dataw Island Clubhouse and a round of golf in appreciation of their hard work and dedication.</p>
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<p>“This has been the best turnout we’ve ever had,” Dataw Island director of security Arthur Aldridge said in a release. “Everyone is so appreciative of the acknowledgement of their hard work and dedication to the community.”</p>
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<p>Attendees were treated to cookout style buffet followed by a round of golf on the Morgan River Course for anyone who was able to stay and play.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“Our employees are so appreciative of this day,” Chief Bruce Kline of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District said.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>“The first responders have difficult and dangerous jobs, and this annual event is a great way to tell all of them ‘thank you,’” Aldridge said.<br></p>
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