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(46283, 4, '2020-10-07 13:25:04', '2020-10-07 17:25:04', '<strong>By Scott Graber</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s Saturday — early, overcast, windy and much cooler.\r\n\r\nThis morning, with more than a hint of fall in the air, I have the Wall Street Journal (Sept. 18, 2020) which has published its annual college rankings.\r\n\r\nSome years ago the WSJ began to publish its rankings pushing those of Princeton and U.S. News and World Report into second place, third place, ignominy. I must admit I was drawn to these rankings because I wanted to see the value of my college degree and those of my wife and my son.\r\n\r\nIn its current, 2021 listing Harvard, MIT, Yale, Stanford and Brown lead a list of 400 ranked colleges.\r\n\r\nThe WSJ always publishes its criteria and its publishers always talk about “outcomes” that reflect the salaries earned by graduates right out of college. They always talk about the cost of the degree, debt assumed by the student all of which are bundled into a “return on investment.”\r\n\r\n“Experts on higher education say the continued success of the Ivies (Ivy League colleges) has a lot to do with their deep pockets — Metrics used around academic resources, graduate student debt, the diversity of the faculty and the salary of the graduates favor institutions with large endowments.”\r\n\r\n“Forty percent of each school’s overall score comes from student outcomes, including graduates salaries and debt; 30 percent comes from academic resources, including how much the colleges spend on teaching; 20 percent from student engagement; and 10 percent from learning environment.”\r\n\r\nOK, I get it, if you have a $1 billion endowment (Harvard or Yale) and if most of your graduates migrate to Wall Street (Princeton or Brown) you’re going into the WSJ ranking with a huge advantage.\r\n\r\nSo how did we (in South Carolina) do in the WSJ rankings?\r\n\r\nFurman University finished highest (No. 135) edging out Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.\r\n\r\nClemson was next at No. 189 — one notch below St Lawrence University (my son’s school) and — just above Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota.\r\n\r\nGustavus Adolphus College?\r\n\r\nGustavus Adolphus is named for, you got it, Gustavus Adolphus who “laid the foundation for the modern Swedish State”. It’s students still honor their Swedish/Lutheran heritage and end up earning about $43,000 a year just after graduation.\r\n\r\nWofford (No. 208) beat out the University of South Carolina (No. 289); USC-Columbia finishing just behind Moravian College.\r\n\r\nMoravian College?\r\n\r\nMoravian College is a small liberal arts college in Bethlehem, Pa. Many of the 2,000 students who attend this school go into nursing, business and psychology. When they graduate they make about $40,000 a year.\r\n\r\nCollege of Charleston was not given an individual number but listed in the 500 plus category. Anderson and SCAD were in the 600 plus category; but there was no ranking for USC-Beaufort, Coastal Carolina or The Citadel.\r\n\r\nSome of you may know that I graduated from the Citadel in 1967 and for many years wondered about the education that I got at South Carolina’s Military College — I did know that what I got on that highly regimented campus was different.\r\n\r\nAs I got older I began to believe that the degree that I got was valuable. But more than the degree, or the income I got after I graduated, I began to believe that the rigorous, sometimes painful lessons I learned were as important as the money—the “return on investment.”\r\n\r\nAnd so when the WSJ decided it was not going to list The Citadel, or that different experience, I was disappointed and, yes, a little resentful that Citadel had been deleted.\r\n\r\nI called my 1967 classmate, John Sams, who recently served a term as Interim President at the Military College.\r\n\r\nJohn called John Dorian, Director of Communications, who said that one component of the ranking involves a survey of students as to their views of their experience. At least 50 students have to respond and, apparently, we didn’t get those 50 returns. “Students are not directed or pushed to participate,” Dorian said.\r\n\r\nSo I swallowed my resentment and tamped down my anger. One thing they taught us at The Citadel is the notion that disappointment and setback are part of life. Whatever the humiliation one must bounce back avoiding chronic resentment and victimization.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBut, of course, I wondered why more cadets didn’t respond to the survey?\r\n\r\nThen I remembered that a big part of the rankings are “academic resources” which means endowments. Maybe those cadets compared the Citadel’s endowment ($314.4 million) with Princeton’s ($25.9 billion) and wondered whether the questionnaire was worth their time.\r\n\r\nScott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.', 'Painful lessons learned as important as the money', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'painful-lessons-learned-as-important-as-the-money', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:25:04', '2020-10-07 17:25:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46283', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46285, 4, '2020-10-07 13:26:55', '2020-10-07 17:26:55', 'Editor’s Note:&nbsp;National Newspaper Week is Oct. 4-10.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>By Tom Reichert</strong>\r\n\r\nIn September, the Union Times announced it was closing its doors after 170 years, citing the economic effects of COVID-19.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt’s a sad thing when newspapers like the Union Times close, but it’s no longer shocking. Newspapers have been plagued by declining circulation numbers and shrinking newsrooms for the past 15 years, and nearly a quarter have shuttered, according to a June report from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWith a pandemic added to the mix, it’s likely many other small-town papers will soon follow suit.\r\n\r\nResearchers have a name for communities where daily newspapers have disappeared – news deserts. UNC’s report says 200 counties in the U.S. don’t have a local newspaper, and that number is climbing faster than digital news sites.\r\n\r\nThese communities might have access to national and world news thanks to the internet, but when it comes to what happened at last week’s school board meeting or how county council voted or whether their tax dollars are being spent responsibly, citizens are often left in the dark.\r\n\r\nThat’s a problem because local news drives civic engagement. It also gives local citizens information about local meetings and events. It also gives people a voice in how they’re governed and shines a light on injustice.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNews deserts aren’t just less informed – they’re also vulnerable to the damage that can be done by decision-makers with unchecked power. And the voids journalists leave when their papers die create frightening opportunities for rumors or even deliberate disinformation campaigns to thrive.\r\n\r\nSince COVID, I’ve seen my own community come together to support local businesses hit hard by the shutdown. One Facebook group dedicated to keeping Columbia restaurants afloat topped 10,000 members, and there have been coordinated efforts to spend money with the businesses that need it most.\r\n\r\nNow, apply that mindset to local news because just like the shops and restaurants that line Main Street, your newspaper is integral to the fabric of your community. It is a catalyst for change and a champion for transparency and truth – and there’s a lot at stake if it disappears.\r\n\r\nIn the end, news deserts aren’t good for local communities. So, subscribe if you don’t already. America needs journalists, but journalists need you, too.\r\n\r\n<em>Reichert is the dean of the College of Information and Communications at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.</em>', 'Support local – especially when it comes to news', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'support-local-especially-when-it-comes-to-news', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:26:55', '2020-10-07 17:26:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46285', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46287, 4, '2020-10-07 13:28:40', '2020-10-07 17:28:40', 'Robert Lemieux of Beaufort graduated from Central Carolina Technical College during the September 25, 2020 commencement exercises in Sumter. Lemieux was among more than 500 students who received a degree, diploma or certificate.\r\n\r\nA special website was created for graduates following the socially distanced ceremony. The website may be viewed at www.cctcgrad2020.com. Central Carolina Technical College is a public two-year institution of higher education.', 'Lemieux graduates from Central Carolina Tech', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lemieux-graduates-from-central-carolina-tech', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:28:40', '2020-10-07 17:28:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46287', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46289, 4, '2020-10-07 13:29:49', '2020-10-07 17:29:49', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District has revised the free meal distribution schedule for all district students now that many students have resumed face-to-face instruction on hybrid schedules.\r\n\r\nAll district students – virtual learners as well as those resuming face-to-face instruction – will still be able to get free meals, and family income will not be a factor.\r\n\r\nSince COVID-19 forced a statewide school shutdown last March, the district and Sodexo, its food services contractor, have distributed free meals using a combination of school pick-up points and school bus routes scattered across the county. Since then, 892,090 meals have been provided to Beaufort County children.\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, bus route meal distribution has ceased as buses are needed to transport hybrid students to school. Buses are running at a 60 percent student capacity in order to accommodate physical distancing recommendations as per DHEC. As a result, the fleet will be fully utilized.\r\n\r\nHybrid students will receive meals during the two days of the week they are attending school and will be provided meals for the remaining days of the week as well. Virtual students will also be provided a weekly allotment of food. Schools will contact families with food distribution information.\r\n\r\nAbout the food program\r\n\r\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding the continuation of the summer program which supplies free meals to any child under age 18 and anyone under age 21 with a disability Meals will be provided by Sodexo, the school district’s food service contractor.\r\n\r\nTo file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992.\r\n\r\nSubmit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail (US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410); fax: (202-690-7442); or e-mail (programintake@usda.gov).', 'District revises meal distribution schedule during hybrid instruction', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'district-revises-meal-distribution-schedule-during-hybrid-instruction', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:29:49', '2020-10-07 17:29:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46289', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46291, 4, '2020-10-07 13:32:10', '2020-10-07 17:32:10', '<strong>By LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>CROSS COUNTRY</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>BHS boys lead local teams in Darlington</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s boys finished seventh among 21 teams, and Hilton Head High’s Laney Duncan placed fifth in the girls race at the Darlington Cross Country Carnival on Saturday.\r\n\r\nGavin Moore led the way for Beaufort’s boys, as the seventh-grader placed 18th with a time of 17:41, followed closely by teammates Connor Eby (24th, 17:58) and Joseph Patterson (34th, 18:14).\r\n\r\nDuncan led the local contingent in the girls race, finishing in 19:52 to place fifth, just 34 seconds behind champion Hannah Vroon of James Island.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s girls finished 17th with Charlize Antia (16th, 21:02) leading the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Sharks, Lions run well vs. top competition</strong>\r\n\r\nMay River’s boys raced to an impressive third-place finish in a 23-team field, and Anya Arroyo captured the girls individual title for the Sharks at the Military Magnet Academy Cross Country Invitational on Saturday.\r\n\r\nThe Sharks placed five runners in the top 25 in the boys race to give May River a team total of 74 points, finishing behind only Bishop England (57) and Wando (68).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nColin Keck led the Sharks with a fifth-place finish in 16:38, while Jaxon Beebe (11th, 16:56) just missed the top 10, and Mills Campbell (16th, 17:19), Sean Hamby (17th, 17:20), and Cohen MacDonald (25th, 17:39) also ran strong.\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity’s boys finished 10th with Luke Greene (38th, 18:19) leading the charge for the Lions and Daniel Reedy (44th, 18:32) cracking the top 50 against some strong competition.\r\n\r\nMay River’s girls placed 10th among 17 teams despite an outstanding performance from Arroyo, whose time of 18:34 was 37 seconds faster than runner-up Ailish Ward of Ashley Hall. Victoria Sosa placed 26th in 21:20, followed by Caroline Stickler (56th, 22:23).\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity’s girls placed 14th with Hannah Reedy (92nd, 23:35) leading the Lions.\r\n\r\n<strong>VOLLEYBALL</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>BA finishes strong for 5-set win over HHP</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy rallied to win the final two sets to claim a big region win over visiting Hilton Head Prep in a five-set battle Thursday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles dropped two of the first three sets before staging an impressive comeback and win 3-2 (20-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-16, 15-8).\r\n\r\nChase Vaigneur led BA with a monster effort, collecting 16 kills, nine assists, 12 digs, and four aces, and Maddie Nelson had a huge night at the net with 11 blocks, three kills, and two aces.\r\n\r\nMary Hanna Hiers anchored the Eagles’ defense with 24 digs to go with three kills, Olivia Dinkins added five kills, and Claire Tumlin dished out 13 assists to go with 10 digs and three aces.\r\n\r\n<strong>JPII makes quick work of Matadors</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II volleyball earned a non-region victory Thursday, sweeping visiting Memorial Day.\r\n\r\nThe Golden Warriors swept to a 3-0 (25-12, 25-15, 25-23) victory, holding off the Matadors in a hard-fought third set.\r\n\r\nCaroline Gilmour led the attack with five kills, while Zoe Mast added three, and Camryn Michael had two.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSolid defense and strong serving sealed the victory, as Michael served up three aces and Sadie Moulton and Cayce Graves added two apiece.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Bishops too much for Battery Creek</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek volleyball fell to visiting Bishop England 3-0 (25-12, 25-21, 25-18) Thursday night in Region 8-3A play at the Palace.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLaiani McCullough collected a team-high nine kills and Brooke Crosby added five aces for the Dolphins, but Creek couldn’t close out the Battling Bishops despite playing competitively in the last two sets.\r\n\r\n<strong>GIRLS TENNIS</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Golden Warriors breeze by BA</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II girls tennis swept visiting Beaufort Academy on Thursday.\r\n\r\nThe Golden Warriors didn’t drop a set in the 9-0 victory.\r\n\r\nJPII wraps up its season Thursday at Palmetto Christian. BA plays its season finale at Colleton Prep on Thursday.\r\n\r\n<strong>Singles</strong>\r\n\r\n1. Trice McClure def. Brycen Ambrose 6-0, 6-0\r\n\r\n2. Samantha Reilly def. Ainsley Pingree 7-6, 6-0\r\n\r\n3. Paige Weniger def. Emma Dillinger 6-2, 6-4\r\n\r\n4. Madi Johnson def. Kate Lucky 6-0, 6-1\r\n\r\n5. Brie Suiter def. Gigi Pingree 7-5, 6-0\r\n\r\n6. K.C. Moton def. Addy Norris 7-6, 6-3\r\n\r\n<strong>Doubles</strong>\r\n\r\n1. McClure/Reilly def. Ambrose-A.Pingree 8-4\r\n\r\n2. John Paul won by forfeit\r\n\r\n3. John Paul won by forfeit', 'HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-sports-roundup-5', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:32:10', '2020-10-07 17:32:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46291', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46293, 4, '2020-10-07 13:32:58', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'Photo by Bob Sofaly\n\nAvengers batter Wes Anderson waits on the curve ball from Royals pitcher Welden Smith during their Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services Adult Men’s Baseball League game Wednesday night, Sept. 30 at Burton Wells Athletic Complex. Anderson’s single in the third inning helped the Avengers (2-0) defeat the 0-2 Royals, 10-3. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'MEN OF FALL', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:32:58', '2020-10-07 17:32:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46293', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46296, 4, '2020-10-07 13:34:47', '2020-10-07 17:34:47', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nAvengers batter Wes Anderson waits on the curve ball from Royals pitcher Welden Smith during their Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services Adult Men’s Baseball League game Wednesday night, Sept. 30 at Burton Wells Athletic Complex. Anderson’s single in the third inning helped the Avengers (2-0) defeat the 0-2 Royals, 10-3.&nbsp;', 'MEN OF FALL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'men-of-fall', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:34:48', '2020-10-07 17:34:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46296', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46298, 4, '2020-10-07 13:35:57', '2020-10-07 17:35:57', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek had no answer for Hanahan’s powerful ground game Friday, as the Dolphins lost 34-0 to veteran coach Art Craig’s Hawks.\r\n\r\nKevon Rivera rushed for 164 yards and four touchdowns and Josh Shaw added 77 yards to lead the Hawks, who rolled up 358 rushing yards.\r\n\r\nHanahan’s defense was able to slow down a Dolphins’ offense that put up big numbers in a 42-7 win over Academic Magnet last week.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek (1-1) faces another stiff test Friday, hosting Bishop England.\r\n\r\n<em>Photo by Darby Kinsey</em>', 'Hawks’ rushing attack too much for Battery Creek', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hawks-rushing-attack-too-much-for-battery-creek', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:35:57', '2020-10-07 17:35:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46298', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46300, 4, '2020-10-07 13:38:00', '2020-10-07 17:38:00', '<strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n&nbsp;Trent Statler, holds up his 3.45-pound flounder at the Young Life Fishing Tournament weigh-in Saturday at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46270\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"750\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fishing2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-46270\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fishing2-750x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1024\"></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br>While waiting for their dad to come in and weigh his fish, Emmalyn Heath,8, and her brothers Lawson, 4 and Jax, 2, check out some of the other fish that have been weighed during the Youth Fishing Tournament weigh-in Saturday (10/3) at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. Both boys marveled over how big the teeth of the king mackerel were.[/caption]\r\n\r\n.', 'YOUNG LIFE FISHING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'young-life-fishing', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:38:00', '2020-10-07 17:38:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46300', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46302, 4, '2020-10-07 13:39:09', '2020-10-07 17:39:09', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy scored 28 points in the third quarter to pull away for a 49-28 home win over Hilton Head Prep on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins kept it close in the first half and trailed just 14-7 at halftime before BA’s powerful ground game got on track in the second half.\r\n\r\nJa’Sean Lawson rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries, and Carlos Jones added 140 yards and two TDs on just nine carries to power the Eagles to a 2-0 start in region play.\r\n\r\nJaxen Porter added 36 yards and a touchdown, and Elijah Fess had a big night on both sides of the ball, rushing for a 58-yard TD and collecting four tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery on defense. Braydon Dineen also played well on both sides for BA, going 5-for-7 for 54 yards and adding five tackles, and Devonte Green made six tackles.\r\n\r\nTommy Stauffer rushed for 101 yards on six carries and caught a touchdown pass for HHP, and Carson King scored a pair of touchdowns. Harrison Green was 8-for-16 for 142 yards and a TD, and Gunnar Askeland had an 80-yard kickoff return TD for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\nStauffer (13 tackles) and King (10 tackles) led the defensive effort for HHP.\r\n\r\nBA (4-2, 2-0) hosts Thomas Sumter for a non-region game Friday, while HHP (1-3-1, 0-1) hosts Orangeburg Prep for a region contest.', 'BA pulls away from HHP with big 3rd quarter', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-pulls-away-from-hhp-with-big-3rd-quarter', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:39:09', '2020-10-07 17:39:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46302', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46304, 4, '2020-10-07 13:40:31', '2020-10-07 17:40:31', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nThomas Heyward Academy got another tough test on the road but closed out a 28-18 victory at John Paul II for the Rebels’ fifth straight win.\r\n\r\nThe Rebels weren’t at full strength, with multi-faceted standout Bruzza Pusha sidelined and star running back JR Patterson limited, and the Golden Warriors were able to take advantage to keep this one close throughout.\r\n\r\nThe defenses traded punches early before THA’s Jeremy Clemmer picked off a pass over the middle and raced up the left sideline to open the scoring. The Rebels made it 14-0 when Brandon Howard took a short pass from Peyton Bennett and turned it into a long touchdown.\r\n\r\nJPII didn’t go quietly, though, putting together a sustained drive capped by a Jackson Ogden touchdown run to get with 14-7 at halftime. Jeremiah Young and Austin McIntosh each had<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>a rushing touchdown sandwiched around an Anthony Fripp score for THA in the second half, but the Golden Warriors couldn’t get closer than two before Bennett scored on a keeper to seal it.\r\n\r\nMcIntosh finished with 102 yards on 20 carries and led the JPII defense with 10 tackles, and Ogden added nine.\r\n\r\nThe Rebels (5-1) host Colleton Prep for a region matchup Friday. JPII (1-4) travels to Northwood Academy for what is likely a must-win for the Golden Warriors’ playoff hopes.', 'Rebels fend off John Paul II', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'rebels-fend-off-john-paul-ii', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:40:31', '2020-10-07 17:40:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46304', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46306, 4, '2020-10-07 13:42:51', '2020-10-07 17:42:51', '<strong>By Gabriel Jenkins\r\n</strong><strong>LowcoSports.com\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High Eagles were eager to finally roll out their new home turf Friday, and they channeled their enthusiasm into a dominant 48-6 win over the visiting James Island Trojans.\r\n\r\nEven with the crowd at limited capacity, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric for the season opener and Senior Night. The Eagles played a dominant game, establishing the run game early on offense as the defense controlled the line of scrimmage with the help of Eamon Smalls, Theo Washington, and Alvin Wilson.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles defense set the tone in the first drive of the game, forcing the Trojans to go three-and-out. Beaufort High’s offense came out running the ball with Jaylin Houseal to set up quarterback Tyler Haley for a 30-yard run for the first touchdown early in the first quarter.\r\n\r\nThe defense came back with the same intensity, as Colton Phares had an interception on the Trojans’ second offensive drive of the game to set up the Eagles offense with great field position. The offense rumbled down the field to get a 2-yard touchdown run from Houseal and followed another quick three-and-out with a 56-yard bomb from Haley to Marcus Goodwater to make the score 20-0.\r\n\r\nThe Trojans could not get anything going on offense and couldn’t hold the defensive line. Washington had a sack to force another three-and-out, and Jeremiah Simmons blocked the punt to set up the Eagles at the 5-yard line. Amariee Morris punched it in from the 4 to make the score 27-0 at the end of the first quarter.\r\n\r\nThe offense get the ball back and pummeled the Trojans defense, ending with a 1-yard sneak form Haley before James Island put together its first sustained drive of the night to get on the board with a field goal before halftime.\r\n\r\nJames Island’s defense began the third quarter with an interception to get the offense on the field, but the Trojans couldn’t convert and were stopped again. The Eagles marched down the field again with Houseal rumbling for a 7-yard TD to make the score 41-3 at the end of third quarter. The Trojans were able to get down the field and kick another field goal before Houseal added an 11-yard touchdown run to cap the scoring.\r\n\r\nNow the Eagles (1-0) will prepare to travel to May River in a marquee match of expected Region 7-4A favorites.\r\n\r\n<em>Beaufort’s Ray Fields tries to catch a Tyler Haley pass during the second quarter against James Island on Friday at Eagle Stadium. Fields couldn’t hang on to the pass but the Eagles went on to win 48-6.</em>', 'Eagles Soar in season-opening rout of Trojans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-soar-in-season-opening-rout-of-trojans', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:42:51', '2020-10-07 17:42:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46306', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46308, 4, '2020-10-07 13:46:05', '2020-10-07 17:46:05', '<strong>By LAURA KAPONER</strong>\r\n\r\nThere is something wrong with me. I know this. I feel this. I can see this in what I say and do. Every cell of my body says there is something lurking there that does not belong.\r\n\r\nThe problem is that I can’t figure it out.\r\n\r\nI am losing sleep over it. My mind is constantly searching through trap doors and behind curtains in hopes of some grand discovery.\r\n\r\nI want that “aha!” moment. Because maybe if I know what it is I will know how to fix it.\r\n\r\nHow easily I forget that I am not in this search and rescue mission alone. I can’t be because I simply do not have all the tools to get the job done.\r\n\r\nI am mentally ill, or at least I used to think I was. Now I realize my identity extends far beyond this part of me. I have a mental illness, and this illness can hold me back from seeing things clearly.\r\n\r\nI need others with training, foresight and far more knowledge than myself to see things from the outside in. I need these same exact supports to help me see things from the inside outward.\r\n\r\nI know something is wrong. At the very same time, I do not know what it is. This is a very scary place to be shrouded in uncertainty. Sometimes I just want to crawl into a ball and wish it all away.\r\n\r\nBut I can’t.\r\n\r\nI need to fight this. I need to not be a victim of my circumstances. I need to be the warrior who changes them.\r\n\r\nIf I continue to see myself as someone who needs to be fixed, then I am making myself into something that is broken. Just because my pieces fit together in an uncommon way, does not mean they are not exactly as they should be.\r\n\r\nMaybe what I think is wrong with me, is really just something that is different within me. Maybe I need to stew in the uncomfortableness of it to figure out what to do with it. And maybe I need to trust in my supports as well as myself that this perceived wrongness may be an unexpected opportunity for growth.\r\n\r\n<em>Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate and blogger, as well as a volunteer with the local chapter of NAMI. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.</em>', 'I will no longer see myself as someone who needs to be fixed', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'i-will-no-longer-see-myself-as-someone-who-needs-to-be-fixed', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:46:05', '2020-10-07 17:46:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46308', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46310, 4, '2020-10-07 13:54:17', '2020-10-07 17:54:17', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBreast cancer is a big deal. A mammogram is not.\r\n\r\nIn recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beaufort Memorial is offering the opportunity to purchase screening mammograms for $99 through MDsave now through October 31. Mammograms are available in both Beaufort and Bluffton and can be purchased online at BeaufortMemorial.org/SaveOnMammos. Patients who purchase the $99 mammogram by the end of this month will be able to schedule their screening appointments any time within six months of purchase.\r\n\r\nMDsave is an online healthcare marketplace designed for patients who have no health insurance or high-deductible health plans. Through MDsave patients can receive discounts on a wide range of medical services, including lab work, imaging tests, physical therapy, primary care visits and a variety of same-day surgeries – and avoid complicated hospital billing. Rather than receive separate invoices from the hospital and physicians, the services are bundled into one bill and paid directly to MD Save.\r\n\r\nPatients who wish to purchase a $99 screening mammogram should:\r\n\r\nVisit BeaufortMemorial.org/SaveOnMammos and select a service and preferred location now through October 31.\r\n\r\nPay online with a major credit card, debit card, FSA or HAS card and receive a service voucher.\r\n\r\nCall 843-522-5015 to schedule an appointment any time in the next six months.\r\n\r\nPresent the voucher at the time of the appointment.', 'Beaufort Memorial offering $99 mammograms in October', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-offering-99-mammograms-in-october', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:54:17', '2020-10-07 17:54:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46310', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46312, 4, '2020-10-07 13:55:19', '2020-10-07 17:55:19', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial (BMH) is hosting free weekly COVID-19 testing events from noon to 2 p.m., every Tuesday, behind the Beaufort Memorial Medical and Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nAll testing is on a first-come, first-served basis. A physician’s order is not required.\r\n\r\nBMH staff will collect test specimens using kits supplied by DHEC, which will run all tests through its state laboratory and communicate the results to BMH. BMH staff will notify patients about their results within 48 hours after DHEC delivers them.\r\n\r\nParticipants should expect to receive results within 5 to 7 days after test collection.\r\n\r\nThe BMH Infection Prevention team will call anyone who tests positive and provide detailed instructions for self-isolation, self-care and home disinfection. Those who test negative will receive a text notification or phone call.\r\n\r\nParticipants are encouraged to complete and print the COVID-19 Testing Form ahead of time. Bring two copies of the completed form to the event, available on the hospital’s website at www.BeaufortMemorial.org/FreeCOVID-19TestingEvents. Forms will also be available on site.\r\n\r\nThe events, in partnership with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), are part of a statewide effort to provide broad access to testing, especially in rural areas.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.BeaufortMemorial.org', 'Beaufort Memorial offers free weekly COVID-19 testing', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-offers-free-weekly-covid-19-testing', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:55:19', '2020-10-07 17:55:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46312', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46314, 4, '2020-10-07 13:58:23', '2020-10-07 17:58:23', '<strong>By Mike McCombs</strong>\r\n\r\nGov. Henry McMaster announced on Friday, Oct. 2 that South Carolina’s restaurants would once again be able to operate at 100 percent capacity, effective immediately.\r\n\r\n“South Carolina is open for business” McMaster said in a release. “Our state’s approach has been a measured, deliberate, and targeted one – aimed at keeping our economy open and our people safe.”\r\n\r\nPrior to Friday’s order – Executive Order 2020-63 – the state’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity.\r\n\r\nTwo other major safety restrictions on the state’s restaurants remain in place until further notice – the required use of face coverings for patrons and staff and the governor’s “last call order,” which prohibits the sale or consumption of alcohol in restaurants after 11 p.m.\r\n\r\nAt least one Beaufort area establishment won’t be changing what it’s doing anytime soon.\r\n\r\nNick Borreggine, owner of Fat Patties in Port Royal, said the restaurant would continue to operate as it had all summer.\r\n\r\n“We’ve been doing OK operating at 50 percent,” he said, “so we’ll keep doing what we’ve been doing to help ensure the safety of our staff, not to mention our customers.”\r\n\r\nBorreggine said Fat Patties’ ability to conveniently provide outdoor seating, given the more pleasant climate during the fall, was also a factor in his decision.\r\n\r\nThere are still a number of safety measures that are no longer required but strongly encouraged. Per the Governor’s release, they include the following:\r\n\r\nRestaurants should space indoor and outdoor tables 6 feet apart, to the extent possible.\r\n\r\nRestaurants should limit seating each table to no more than 8 customers and patrons, exclusive of family units or members of the same household.\r\n\r\nRestaurants should adopt and enforce a process to ensure that customers and patrons are able to maintain a minimum of 6 feet of separation from other parties while waiting to be seated.\r\n\r\nRestaurants should minimize, modify, or discontinue services that allow customers and patrons to fill or refill their own beverage cups.\r\n\r\nSafe at school for now\r\n\r\nAs students were preparing to begin a hybrid instruction in Beaufort County, the number of cases reported by schools remained low.\r\n\r\nIn northern Beaufort County, through Tuesday, Oct. 5, Beaufort High School and John Paul II Catholic School (Jasper Co.) each had reported less than five cases among students. Coosa Elementary had reported fewer than five cases among faculty.\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs is the Editor of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em>\r\n\r\n\r\n<b>THE LAST WEEK<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>Monday, Oct. 5</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>545\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>4\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>12\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>11.0\r\n\r\n<b>Sunday, Oct. 4</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>619\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>12\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>7\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>1\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>11.8\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, Oct. 3</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>649\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>31\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>15\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>32.6\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, Oct. 2</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>256\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>12\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>7\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>15.3\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, Oct. 1</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>229\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>20\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>9\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>13.5\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, Sept. 30</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>197\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>21\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>5\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>15.7\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, Sept. 29</b>\r\n\r\n<b>New S.C. Cases: </b>527\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. deaths: </b>22\r\n\r\n<b>New Beaufort Co. Cases: </b>37\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Co. deaths: </b>0\r\n\r\n<b>Percent Positive: </b>13.2\r\n\r\n<b>THE NUMBERS<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\nFrom S.C. DHEC\r\n\r\n<b>Totals</b>\r\n\r\nAs of Monday, Oct. 5\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed cases: </b>147,116\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable cases: </b>5,043\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. confirmed deaths: </b>3,258\r\n\r\n<b>S.C. probable deaths: </b>198\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County cases: </b>5,695\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County deaths: </b>81\r\n\r\n<b>THE AVERAGES</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>503.14\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>630.4\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>594.4\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>524.4\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>866.9\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>782.7\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>755.6\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>790.9\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1074.4\r\n\r\n<b>Nine weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,418.1\r\n\r\n<b>10 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,449.6\r\n\r\n<b>11 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,860.2\r\n\r\n<b>12 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,663.1\r\n\r\n<b>13 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,604.1\r\n\r\n<b>14 weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, state: </b>1,263.6\r\n\r\n<b>Last week’s 7-day avg. new cases, county: </b>13.14\r\n\r\n<b>Previous week’s 7-day avg. new cases, county: </b>20.6\r\n\r\n<b>Two weeks ago’s 7-day avg. new cases, county: </b>25.7\r\n\r\n<b>Three weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>18.7\r\n\r\n<b>Four weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>31.0\r\n\r\n<b>Five weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>23.1\r\n\r\n<b>Six weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>29.0\r\n\r\n<b>Seven weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>35.7\r\n\r\n<b>Eight weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>65.4\r\n\r\n<b>Nine weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.3\r\n\r\n<b>10 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>83.9\r\n\r\n<b>11 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.4\r\n\r\n<b>12 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>72.6\r\n\r\n<b>13 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>52.4\r\n\r\n<b>14 weeks ago’s 7-day average new cases, county: </b>38.9', 'Gov. McMaster opens state’s restaurants at 100 percent', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gov-mcmaster-opens-states-restaurants-at-100-percent', '', '', '2020-10-07 13:58:23', '2020-10-07 17:58:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46314', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46316, 4, '2020-10-07 14:00:03', '2020-10-07 18:00:03', 'Johns Hopkins Medicine pain experts have joined the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and collaborators worldwide to make a subtle but important update to the definition of “pain” for the first time in 40 years. With this change, the experts aim to make pain diagnosis and management more inclusive of all people who experience it.\r\n\r\nThe revised definition is published in the September 2020 issue of the journal PAIN.\r\n\r\n“Pain is not just a sensation or symptom. It is a much more complex condition that is important to acknowledge properly to guide basic science research, patient care and public policy,” says Srinivasa Raja, M.B.B.S., professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and chair of the IASP task force that created the revised description.\r\n\r\nAccording to the researchers, the new pain definition — the first update since 1979 — features a key phrase (shown underlined): “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.”\r\n\r\n“Pain cannot be simplified to a 0 to 10 scale. Assessments instead need to look at the whole person, accounting for the cognitive, psychological and social factors that are critical to treating pain,” says Raja.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe phrase is important, say the researchers, because it includes types of pain not well understood 40 years ago, such as nociplastic — where pain receptors are stimulated without evidence of the cause, such as with fibromyalgia — and neuropathic pain caused by a sensitized or maladaptive nervous system, commonly associated with chronic pain conditions such as persistent pains after surgery, nerve injuries and limb amputations (commonly called “phantom limb pain”).\r\n\r\nThe revised definition also is more inclusive of people who cannot express their pain in words. The previous definition used the word “described,” which excludes non-verbal behaviors to indicate pain in animals and certain vulnerable individuals.\r\n\r\n“Changing this language enables physicians to adequately account for pain in disempowered and neglected populations such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities,” Raja says.\r\n\r\nThe updated definition can ultimately have an impact on access to health care, if adopted by insurance providers. A 2016 survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 20.4% of U.S. adults live with chronic pain and approximately 20 million reported that pain limits the ability to accomplish tasks in their work and daily life.\r\n\r\n“When pain affects peoples’ function, psyche and their social well-being, it needs to be recognized by insurance carriers that dictate who gets care and what aspects of their multidisciplinary care are reimbursed,” says Raja.\r\n\r\nOverall, the IASP task force says the revised definition has provided a starting point to integrate more evidence-based and holistic pain management into medical and mental health care.', 'Definition of pain updated for first time in four decades to make it more inclusive', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'definition-of-pain-updated-for-first-time-in-four-decades-to-make-it-more-inclusive', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:00:03', '2020-10-07 18:00:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46316', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46318, 4, '2020-10-07 14:01:01', '2020-10-07 18:01:01', 'To state the obvious, 2020 will be a year that investors remember for a very long time. Thankfully, many investors have remained focused on the long term, and despite some volatile periods, have weathered the ups and downs of the markets. Clients frequently ask what they should be doing with their portfolios. As a financial professional, I’m encouraging people to get gutsy and ask themselves and their financial professional a question they probably haven’t asked before: How much am I paying in fees?\r\n\r\nIt’s a question that you might expect would have a simple answer, but if you dig into it, you might find yourself doing a bit of head scratching. In the world of financial services, there are different kinds of fees—trade commissions, fund fees, and advisory or management fees to name a few. While cost is only one factor when it comes to dissecting the value of an investment or your relationship with a financial professional, it’s important for investors to understand what they’re paying, why and how these costs impact their returns.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAccording to a 2013 Schwab study1, 83 percent of investors do research before making a major purchase. Yet, just half of investors say they know how much they pay for their investments and only 16 percent who work with an investment professional have asked how fees and commissions impact their portfolio’s returns. But the fact is a seemingly small difference in fees can make a potentially big difference in your return, especially over time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt’s important to understand, however, that not all investing fees are bad. It’s really a matter of understanding the value you are getting from what you pay. You might be willing to pay a slightly higher fee for different kinds of services that add value, such as more personalized financial planning or a higher-touch relationship. Maybe you’re a small business owner with a specialized set of financial needs that require more help and attention from a financial professional.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nA couple ways to be more aware of the fees you’re paying are to regularly review your statement and ask your financial advisor directly about the different fees you are paying, why you’re paying them and how they are impacting your financial goals.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nStarting with these questions will help you become more knowledgeable and confident about your finances and the value you’re receiving. But don’t stop there! Keep asking questions and stay engaged, because these can be your most valuable assets when it comes to achieving long-term financial success.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI’ve said before, managing your investments doesn’t have to be complicated, but as you consider your investment alternatives, it’s important to recognize that oftentimes, the less you pay, the more you keep.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Fred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>1 Today’s Engaged Investor study was conducted by Koski Research from April 8-17, 2013, among 1,000 Americans ages 25-75 with $250,000 or more in investable assets and who are highly engaged in their lives. The study was conducted using an online panel of investors. The margin of error for the sample is three percentage points.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>(1020-0YTX)</em>', 'Sound Investment Advice Doesn’t Have to be Expensive, and Bad Investment Advice is Never Cheap', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sound-investment-advice-doesnt-have-to-be-expensive-and-bad-investment-advice-is-never-cheap', '', '', '2021-03-30 15:01:47', '2021-03-30 19:01:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46318', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(46320, 4, '2020-10-07 14:02:34', '2020-10-07 18:02:34', '<strong>Virtual Real Estate Q&amp;A seminar</strong>\r\n\r\n6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8. Lexie Barnum, a Bluffton real estate agent, invites homeowners interested in selling their homes to a Zoom video conference. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is available online at http://bit.ly/lexievirtual. The virtual event will cover is now the time to sell? How to sell your home during a pandemic; Tips on establishing a listing price; and how to attract serious buyers. Guests are encouraged to include their own questions online at http://bit.ly/lexievirtual.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sunset Rotary Second Annual Mini Golf Tournament</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, Pirates Island Adventure Golf, Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Sunset Rotary is holding its second annual mini golf tournament to benefit Hopeful Horizons and The Children Center. Hopeful Horizons is a children’s advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center that works to create safer communities by changing the culture of violence and offering a path to healing. The organization provides safety, hope and healing to survivors through evidence-based practices, outreach, prevention and education. The Children’s Center is a unique nonprofit organization that provides working families with affordable high-quality and accessible early childhood education and childcare services. The tournament costs $25 per adult and $15 per person for younger than 14. Participants are welcome to play any time. Visit https://hhisunsetrotary.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/597705997605077.\r\n\r\n<strong>Gigantic Zonta Yard Sale</strong>\r\n\r\n8 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, Oct. 10, Robinson Grant, CPA Firm’s parking lot, 806 Boundary St. near Bellamy Curve leading onto Carteret Street.The Zonta Club of Beaufort will be having a giant yard sale. Proceeds will benefit all the Club’s many service projects in the community. Masks are required and social distancing maintained. Sale items include: tools, garden tools, furniture, fishing gear, golf clubs, hunting vests, bowling balls, paperbacks, puzzles, linens, baskets, chandelier, plants jewelry purses, household items and many items too numerous to mention.\r\n\r\n<strong>Blue Bash<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>and car parade</strong>\r\n\r\n2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, Eagles Field at the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and Buck Island Road in Bluffton. The Bluffton Democratic Club and the Beaufort County Democratic Party invites voters to come out and hear from local candidates, including U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham, and participate in a car parade. Voters can hear from the Democratic candidates, including Rep. Cunningham (U.S. House SC-01), Nathan Campbell (S.C. Senate District 46), Richard Hricik (S.C. Senate District 45), Mitch Siegel (S.C. House 118), Chris deVries (S.C. House 123), Barb Nash (S.C. House 124), and Jodie Srutek (Beaufort County Council District 7). After the rally, supporters are invited to decorate their cars or fly flags and join in a car parade through Bluffton. All attendees are encouraged to wear masks and remain socially distanced or stay in their vehicles during the rally. For more information, email contact@blufftondemocrats.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Joe Cunningham Town Hall</strong>\r\n\r\nNoon to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14. Join the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce for a town hall conversation with Congressman Joe Cunningham. The town hall is for Beaufort Regional Chamber members. Register at https://beaufortchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/12734.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bluffton<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Artisan Market</strong>\r\n\r\n1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Southern Barrel parking lot, Buckwalter Plaza, Bluffton. There will also be a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. An open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers. Vendor registration for booths is $45 per market for early registration before Aug. 31, $55 for late registration; and $30 per market for Lowcountry Made members. To register, visit lcmade.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort High School Hackers Scramble Tournament</strong>\r\n\r\n8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, Olde Beaufort Golf Course, Lady’s Island. Shotgun start, 3-person teams. Prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Straightest Drive. Hole-In-One Contest features a new golf cart courtesy of Beaufort Carts. Tournament benefits the Beaufort High Girls Golf, Wrestling, and Softball teams. Eagles Tournament Sponsorships are $750, Hole-in-one Gold Sponsorships are $500, threesomes are $225, Single Hole/Hole-in-one Silver Sponsorships are $125 and individual golfer registrations are $75. Register at https://bit.ly/3kXywJf.\r\n\r\nGOP Get<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOut The Vote<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTailgate Rally\r\n\r\n2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, GOP headquarters, 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 11, Ridgeland. All Beaufort County Republican Clubs will be participating, and GOP candidates for locals offices will be speaking.\r\n\r\nThere will be music and giveaways, a raffle, a sing-a-long and a GOP dress your kids picture. Bring folding chairs and refreshments. Candidates and clubs call 843-608-3214 to reserve a speaking and tailgate spot. For more information, email bcrpscgop@gmail.com or call or text 843-608-3214.\r\n\r\nHabersham Southern<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLiving Showcase Home tours\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Wednesday to Sunday, Nov. 4 through Dec. 27 (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays), 10 North Loudon Street, Habersham. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at SouthernLivingShowcase.com. A portion of all ticket sales goes to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice (www.focHospice.org). Allen Patterson Builders, Habersham Land Company and K. Lo Designs announce the completion and opening of “The Loudon,” built with innovative quality, functionality, and an elevated interior design featuring the iconic colors and textures of the Lowcountry. For more information about the partners and tours, visit SouthernLivingShowcase.com.\r\n\r\nMCAS Beaufort Airshow\r\n\r\nSaturday-Sunday, April 24-25, 2021, MCAS Beaufort. Visit BeaufortAirShow.com.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-25', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:02:34', '2020-10-07 18:02:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46320', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46322, 4, '2020-10-07 14:04:34', '2020-10-07 18:04:34', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nPalmetto Animal League (PAL) and Peacock Subaru are bringing the pets to you.\r\n\r\nJoin the “PAL at Your Pad” Virtual Adoption Event on PAL’s Facebook page Thursday, Oct. 8 to see adoptable pets throughout the day, including a special Facebook Live at 11:30 a.m. Adoption fees will be waived through Oct. 15, made possible through a generous grant from the ASPCA.\r\n\r\n“Everyone is adapting in this environment and we’re hoping this online version of an adoption event will result in a lot of dogs and cats going to their forever homes,” President &amp; CEO of Peacock Automotive Warner Peacock said.\r\n\r\nAs another way to support PAL’s no-kill animal rescue programs, Peacock Subaru will donate $100 to PAL for every pet adopted in October.\r\n\r\n“This generous offer will not only help the pets at our adoption center find loving homes, but it will also allow PAL to save more animals waiting for rescue,” PAL President Amy Campanini said.\r\n\r\nIf you see a pet that you’d like to meet during the “PAL at Your Pad” Virtual Adoption Event on Oct. 8, call PAL at 843-645-1725 and schedule an appointment to visit their adoption center between noon and 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday', 'Palmetto Animal League to host first virtual adoption event', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'palmetto-animal-league-to-host-first-virtual-adoption-event', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:04:34', '2020-10-07 18:04:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46322', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46324, 4, '2020-10-07 14:06:05', '2020-10-07 18:06:05', 'An eight-year-old suffered minor injuries after being shot in a hunting accident in a residential area in Burton, on Friday, Oct. 2, officials say.\r\n\r\nThe 8-year-old was struck in the arm by a single buckshot pellet while playing in the yard of a home on Ramsey Loop, according to a statement released by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. The injury was non-life-threatening, the statement said.\r\n\r\nOfficers responding to the scene at about 5:45 p.m. on Friday determined that a group of deer hunters had been conducting a dog-driven hunt in the area and had fired several shots at a running deer.\r\n\r\nEmpty shotgun shell casings were found by an SCDNR K-9 team, or an officer and his dog, approximately 275 yards away from the home where the child was playing, the statement said.\r\n\r\nThe incident remains under investigation by the department.\r\n\r\n<em>– Mindy Lucas</em>', '8-year-old shot in hunting accident suffers minor injuries', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '8-year-old-shot-in-hunting-accident-suffers-minor-injuries', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:06:05', '2020-10-07 18:06:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46324', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46326, 4, '2020-10-07 14:08:11', '2020-10-07 18:08:11', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Historical Society President Lillian Haist, left, and Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling unveil a historic marker at Freedom Mall at the entrance to the Beaufort Marina parking lot at Bay and Newcastle streets. The marker, originally made in 1950, has been displayed at several locations, most recently near Beaufort City Hall on Boundary Street. The new location, according to Haist, will be the marker’s final resting place.&nbsp;', 'MARKER ON THE MOVE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'marker-on-the-move', '', '', '2020-10-08 04:54:24', '2020-10-08 08:54:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46326', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46328, 4, '2020-10-07 14:10:12', '2020-10-07 18:10:12', '<strong>Chamber hosting Cunningham town hall</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce for a town hall conversation with Congressman Joe Cunningham from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.\r\n\r\nThis is an opportunity to hear directly from Cunningham and ask questions relevant to your business and our community.\r\n\r\nThe town hall is for Beaufort Regional Chamber members. Register at https://beaufortchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/12734.\r\n\r\n<strong>BJWSA to conduct annual water<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>main flushing</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA), Hilton Head Public Service District (HHPSD) and Broad Creek Public Service District (BCPSD) will temporarily change the drinking water treatment method and flush water lines throughout their service areas for a two-week period starting Oct. 29.\r\n\r\nThe change is part of the routine maintenance program for the utilities’ water distribution systems. There will be no interruption in service as a result of the work.\r\n\r\nCustomers can use their water as normal, but may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the tap water through Friday, Nov. 13. Customers in some areas may notice brief discoloration in the tap water as a result of lines being flushed.\r\n\r\nIf water appears discolored, customers should run cold water for a few minutes. If discoloration persists, BJWSA customers can call 843-987-9200. In addition, the following wholesale customers will be affected: Callawassie, Moss Creek (Water Oak Utilities), Harbor Island, Fripp Island and the military facilities. Contact your designated utility with any questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>County spraying<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>for mosquitoes</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments Through Friday, Oct. 9. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at (843) 255-5800.\r\n\r\n<strong>New Coastline features BCSD’s Rodriguez</strong>\r\n\r\nCoastline host Scott Grooms welcomes Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez on the show’s new episode, to discuss how Beaufort County public schools are adapting during this pandemic to serve the students and parents.\r\n\r\nDr. Rodriguez also talks about the bond referendum projects and how the funds will be distributed across the district. Finally, he shares updates on the hybrid education options as the health and safety of both students and teachers remains the No. 1 priority.\r\n\r\nCoastline airs on The County Channel at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, at 8 p.m. on Thursdays and at 9 a.m. on Fridays. Coastline is a monthly news show filmed in-studio and produced by The County Channel.\r\n\r\nWatch all programming for The County Channel on Comcast Ch. 2, Hargray Chs. 9 and 113, and Spectrum Ch. 1304. Viewers can also watch programming live and on-demand at The County Channel’s website at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.\r\n\r\n<strong>Democrats hosting ‘Blue Bash,’ car parade</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Bluffton Democratic Club and the Beaufort County Democratic Party invites voters to come out and hear from local candidates, including U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham, and participate in a car parade in support of Democratic candidates at the Blue Bash from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Eagles Field at the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and Buck Island Road in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nVoters can hear from the Democratic candidates, including Rep. Cunningham (U.S. House SC-01), Nathan Campbell (S.C. Senate District 46), Richard Hricik (S.C. Senate District 45), Mitch Siegel (S.C. House 118), Chris deVries (S.C. House 123), Barb Nash (S.C. House 124), and Jodie Srutek (Beaufort County Council District 7), and receive vital information about the voting process, including mail-in and in-person absentee voting.\r\n\r\nAfter the rally, supporters are invited to decorate their cars or fly flags and join in a car parade through Bluffton. All attendees are encouraged to wear masks and remain socially distanced or stay in their vehicles during the rally. For more information about the event or to volunteer, please send email to contact@blufftondemocrats.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Republicans<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>hosting tailgate rally</strong>\r\n\r\nAll Beaufort County Republican Clubs will be participating in a Get Out The Vote Tailgate Rally from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the GOP headquarters at 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 11, in Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nGOP candidates for local offices will be speaking.\r\n\r\nThere will be music and giveaways, a raffle, a sing-a-long and a GOP dress your kids picture. Bring folding chairs and refreshments.\r\n\r\nCandidates and clubs call 843-608-3214 to reserve a speaking and tailgate spot. For more information, email bcrpscgop@gma', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-166', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:10:12', '2020-10-07 18:10:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46328', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46330, 4, '2020-10-07 14:12:27', '2020-10-07 18:12:27', '<strong>Photo by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\nAshley Nevel, left, walks with her children — Jahzlynn, 9, and Landon, 4 — as they make their way down Bay Street during the First Friday celebration Oct. 2.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46260\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"682\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10022020-First-Friday-2-7923.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-46260\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10022020-First-Friday-2-7923-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\"></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br>Artist Charlotte Murray works on a painting of a Palmetto tree called “First Friday” at Tabby Shore art shop on Friday (10/2)the West Street extension.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'FIRST FRIDAY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'first-friday-4', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:12:27', '2020-10-07 18:12:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46330', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46332, 4, '2020-10-07 14:13:43', '2020-10-07 18:13:43', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nNearly 400 people from across Beaufort County joined forces in September to raise more than $58,000 in this year’s Beaufort Walk for Water.\r\n\r\nParticipants walked “together” in spirit as part of the organization’s first-ever virtual event, joining one of 24 different teams or walking on their own in neighborhoods and parks in Beaufort, neighboring islands and Bluffton the last two weekends in September.\r\n\r\nThe virtual approach — necessitated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — was an almost-unexpected success, according to Robert Lasher, Beaufort Walk for Water committee chair.\r\n\r\n“We weren’t sure what to expect, but the community rallied around the walk again this year,” Lasher said in a release. “The virtual event allowed people to walk in smaller groups with fewer people around them, so they could feel safe and still be part of a bigger effort.”\r\n\r\nParticipants walked 3-mile routes carrying a bucket to symbolize the walk millions of women and children in developing countries make daily to collect water that’s often contaminated. The walk promotes awareness of the global water crisis and raises money for Water Mission, a Charleston-based Christian engineering organization that builds safe water solutions in developing countries and disaster areas.\r\n\r\nHalf of hospital beds in developing countries are filled with people suffering from water-related illnesses, and every 37 seconds someone dies.\r\n\r\nThe virtual approach actually added to the community connection for Sarah Folzenlogen of Lady’s Island, a veteran participant who walked this year with a small team in Beaufort’s historic district.\r\n\r\n“It felt more community-oriented, knowing there were people all over the area walking at the same time for the same purpose,” Folzenlogen said. “I’ve been to Kenya on mission trips and seen how far people have to walk for water — and it’s not even clean water. This walk really hits home how fortunate we are.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit the Walk for Water site at bit.ly/Bftwalk20.', 'Walk for Water virtual walk raises more than $58,000', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'walk-for-water-virtual-walk-raises-more-than-58000', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:13:43', '2020-10-07 18:13:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46332', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46334, 4, '2020-10-07 14:14:45', '2020-10-07 18:14:45', 'Oct. 8 – Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Board, 2:30 p.m., watch via Webex<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOct. 8 – Ladys Island Plan Implementation Committee, 3 p.m., watch for meeting information at www.beaufortcountysc.gov\r\n\r\nOct. 8 – City of Beaufort’s Design Review Board, 2 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 12 – Beaufort County Council Executive Committee, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 12 – Beaufort County Council Caucus, 5 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 12 – Beaufort County Council Regular Session, 6 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 13 – Beaufort City Council, Work Session, 5 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 14 – Beaufort County Stormwater Management Utility Board, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 14 – Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board, 4 p.m., watch via Webex\r\n\r\nOct. 14 – Historic District Review Board Meeting, 2 – 5 p.m., watch via Zoom or on the city’s Facebook page\r\n\r\n*Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR OCT. 8–14', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-oct-8-14', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:14:45', '2020-10-07 18:14:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46334', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46336, 4, '2020-10-07 14:17:20', '2020-10-07 18:17:20', 'County Council members Monday took no action on a proposal to hire a communications director but spent most of their special meeting debating the mask ordinance.\r\n\r\nThe Council had discussed two weeks ago moving Communications Manager Laura Fanelli into a newly created position as spokesperson for the gang of 11. But following a media report last week about controversial comments made by Fanelli on her Twitter account, Chairman Joe Passiment removed the appointment from the agenda.\r\n\r\nThe Council did agree to extend the current COVID emergency ordinance until Gov. Henry D. McMaster lifts restrictions statewide. The local ordinance was scheduled to expire mid-October and four of the Council members were prepared to let it expire.\r\n\r\n“We got this. It’s time to let citizens decide what’s best,” said Councilman Mike Covert, who is not seeking re-election next month.\r\n\r\nHe was backed by the majority of 500-plus comments submitted on Facebook as the visual meeting proceeded.\r\n\r\nThe majority of council members did not agree, and the decision to follow McMaster’s lead passed 7-4.\r\n\r\nThe council also set a date of Oct. 13 for another special in-person meeting to conduct the evaluation of Administrator Ashley Jacobs. Jacobs asked for the face-to-face session and the council agreed with the plan to conduct the review at the Bluffton Recreation Center.\r\n\r\n<em>– Lolita Huckaby</em>', 'Beaufort County Council delays decision on PIO', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-council-delays-decision-on-pio', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:17:20', '2020-10-07 18:17:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46336', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46472, 4, '2020-10-15 20:24:08', '2020-10-16 00:24:08', '<strong>By Lolita Huckaby</strong>\r\n\r\nSix candidates, two seats. Some have gotta go.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and the USCB Center for the Arts provided a forum Wednesday night for the six candidates running for the two open seats on the Beaufort City Council and the $4,800 salary that goes with it.\r\n\r\nOf the six, only one is an incumbent, local realtor Mike McFee, who is seeking his fourth term on the council. The other five offer a background of experiences but all, based on the replies to questions posed at the forum, share a love for the community and concern about its future.\r\n\r\nIn addition to McFee, who lives in the Pigeon Point area, candidates include retired interior designer Mary Harvey, who lives in the Northwest Quadrant, as does Scott Gibbs, a retired employee from the S.C. Department of Social Services.\r\n\r\nRetired downtown business owner Neil Lipsitz lives in Mossy Oaks, as does public school educator Brantley Wilson.&nbsp; Mitch Mitchell, U.S. Air Force Major General, ret. &nbsp;lives in The Islands of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEach candidate is running at-large, the city council does not have districts. All seats represent the city at-large, a factor that the local NAACP has protested in years past.\r\n\r\nMitchell pointed out the Council has not had an African-American in 27 years, when former Councilmember Fred Washington Jr. retired. This year, two African-American candidates, Miitchell and Gibbs, are on the ballot.\r\n\r\nHarvey is the only female on the ballot, and incumbent Councilmember Nan Sutton, the only female on council currently, is not seeking re-election.\r\n\r\nAll candidates agreed city investment in tourism promotion is a good idea. All agreed the council needs to work with economic development officials to promote employment diversity in the area.\r\n\r\n“Although tourism is an industry, we need to have more things like art and opportunities presented by our Digital Corrider,” said Harvey.\r\n\r\nAll agreed to an extension of the Spanish Moss Trail across Ribaut Road into the downtown area, although the question did not specify where that crossing would occur, which has been a major sticking point for the current city. Only Harvey said she did not support the crossing because all the proposed crossing plans show the extension running through residential areas.\r\n\r\nWhen asked if they had problems with 41 percent of the city’s budget going for salaries, none of the candidates expressed criticism.\r\n\r\n“We just have to make sure we’re getting our money’s worth,” said Lipsitz.\r\n\r\nWhen asked what issue currently detracts from the city’s quality of life, candidates listed the isolation and fear caused by the COVID quarantine.\r\n\r\n“For me, personally, it’s being isolated and not able to go out into the community,” said Gibbs.\r\n\r\nWhen questioned about council’s efforts in the area of affordable housing, McFee responded that the city, working with the county and groups like Habitat for Humanity, has a committee working on the problem. A housing study found the average cost of rental housing in the $500 range.\r\n\r\n“If you could find somewhere to rent for $500, it would be a monumental task,” McFee said.\r\n\r\nWilson was the only candidate to bring up the local option sales tax as a way to bring more revenues into the city coffers.\r\n\r\n“The sales tax would help share the costs of services we want to provide and help relieve the burden on the taxpayer,” Wilson said.\r\n\r\nWhen the issue of stormwater flooding was raised, all candidates expressed support for the city’s ongoing project to improve drainage.\r\n\r\n“It may be getting to the point where in certain areas we should not allow building at all,” said Mitchell.\r\n\r\nIf current City Councilman Stephen Murray wins the mayoral race, a special election to select his replacement will be held.\r\n\r\n<em>Watch Wednesday\'s City Council and Mayoral debates here: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVLMl6g99TY&amp;feature=youtu.be\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVLMl6g99TY&amp;feature=youtu.be</a></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: City Council candidates Mike McFee (incumbent) and Mitch Mitchell at Wednesday\'s debate</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'City Council candidates debate at USCB', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-council-candidates-debate-at-uscb', '', '', '2020-10-15 20:24:08', '2020-10-16 00:24:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46472', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46339, 4, '2020-10-07 14:30:21', '2020-10-07 18:30:21', '<h4>By LOLITA HUCKABY</h4>\r\n<h4>Let the voting begin!</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – Absentee voting stations opened in county election offices across the state Monday and from reports, there was a steady line of folks interested in doing their democratic duty.\r\n\r\nAccording to statistics from the state elections office, 29,748 applications for absentee ballots had been submitted as of Oct. 2. Compare this to the 134,272 registered voters in the county and you can see folks are planning ahead.\r\n\r\nOffice hours are 9 a.m. to 4 pm., Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. In the past, absentee voting was limited to those older than 65 years of age or individuals who would be away from home on Election Day. But this year, because of the virus, restrictions were lifted and any registered voter can go to one of three locations in the county – the Voter Registration and Election office on John Galt Road near Lowe’s; in Bluffton at the county satellite office at 61B Ulmer Road; or on Hilton Head Island at the satellite office at 539 William Hilton Parkway.\r\n\r\nThe last day for in-person absentee voting is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.\r\n\r\nDon’t forget to bring your ID!\r\n<h4>Only 53 percent counted</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – With all the strangeness of 2020, we probably shouldn’t be surprised that only 53 percent of Beaufort County residents have responded to the official U.S. Census.\r\n\r\nThe deadline for filing census forms has been extended through the month to Oct. 31, and local government officials – those that don’t have to focus on election plans – are continuing to beat the drum to get folks to fill out those forms.\r\n\r\nIt’s interesting to read online some of the reasons people are giving for not filing out those – largely concern about giving out personal information that could be used later “against them.” It’s a strange world and who knows.\r\n\r\nBut the population counts ARE used for establishing voting districts, determining grant eligibility… and impact the future makeup of the electoral college, a matter of considerable interest come presidential election time.\r\n<h4>Don’t put out welcome<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>mat for Yemassee, yet</h4>\r\nYEMASSEE – It’s apparently going to be a while before<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Yemassee residents can call<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Beaufort County “home” … if ever.\r\n\r\nThe latest efforts to annex Yemassee into Beaufort County have fallen short when 140 of the signatures on the signed petitions asking for a referendum on the question had not been verified, according to a spokesman in the Governor’s office.\r\n\r\nSupporters of the move want all of town, not just half of it, to be taken out of Hampton County and brought into Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe roughly 1,500 residents would eventually have an opportunity to vote on the boundary move which would include an I-95 exit which Beaufort County currently does not have.\r\n<h4>Investigation of accident on McTeer Bridge continues</h4>\r\nPORT ROYAL – As of press deadline, the investigation into the Sept. 19 accident on the McTeer Bridge which left a pregnant mother and her three children dead continues.\r\n\r\nA report issued last week by the Port Royal police department stated a 19-year-old male in a gold Chevrolet Malibu and another vehicle, a Ford-150 truck, were also involved in the accident that propelled the victims’ minivan over the bridge railing and into the water. No charges have been filed in the incident.\r\n\r\nThe driver of the minivan was able to escape the car, but Lasha Takia Doe, 36; Jashawn Hawkins, 16 and a student at Battery Creek; Alonzo Houston, 6 and a student at Robert Smalls; and Cameron Perry, 3, died in the accident.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-15', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:30:21', '2020-10-07 18:30:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46339', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46341, 4, '2020-10-07 14:34:29', '2020-10-07 18:34:29', '<h2>Not quite, but it’ll do said candidates at a ‘Get Out the Vote’ event on Saturday</h2>\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Democratic Party and U.S. Rep. James Clyburn held a “Get Out The Vote” kickoff rally and “Drive-By Fish Fry” on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Whale Branch Middle School in Seabrook.\r\n\r\nWhile Rep. Clyburn was not personally on hand for the event, the fish fry was one of four the congressman was sponsoring in his district over the weekend.\r\n\r\nLocal candidates who were on hand for the event said the fish fry was a chance not only to remind residents of down ballot races but an opportunity to network with each other as well.\r\n\r\n“I think it’s a fantastic idea,” said Barb Nash, who is running for S.C. House District 124.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd while local candidates have been using social media to reach voters or meeting software like Zoom for forums or meetings, those “virtual events” just aren’t the same as talking to people face to face, Nash said.\r\n\r\n“It’s not the same, but this, this is a middle ground,” she said, pointing out that everyone at the event was keeping their distance and wearing a mask.\r\n\r\nSaturday’s event and others to follow are undoubtedly a sign that things are different – even on the campaign trail this year.\r\n\r\nUsually held in Columbia, the congressman’s “World Famous Fish Fry,” for example, can easily draw more than 1,000 people including a who’s who of Democratic party representatives and officials and, every four years, presidential hopefuls. But because of the coronavirus, Clyburn decided to do away with this year’s event in favor of smaller get-togethers held throughout his district.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, local candidates greeted cars and SUVs from the curb in front of the school, as drivers lined up for information on voting and of course, a basket of tasty fried fish.\r\n\r\nVolunteers were planning to fry and give away more than 90 pounds of fish for about 200 people and it was “going fast,” said Beaufort County Democratic Party Chair Mayra Rivera-Vazquez.\r\n\r\nAsked if there was a secret ingredient in the fish fry, a volunteer from the Healthy Churches Consortium of Sheldon quipped, “Our love.”\r\n\r\nState Senate District 43 candidate Richard Hricik, who waved and passed campaign materials to those who drove by on Saturday, said the pandemic has changed the way candidates have campaigned this year.\r\n\r\nAnd it has made it harder for local or smaller races to grab the attention of voters, he said, even those on the same ticket.\r\n\r\nThe latest news out of Washington and races such as the one heating up between U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison, have captured the attention of most voters now, he said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“So it’s hard for these down ballot races to get attention,” he said, adding that that was why Saturday’s event, which enabled residents to get out and see the candidates, was so important – even if they only had seconds to pass a card or a sticker to voters driving by.\r\n\r\nStill, local candidates continue to look for opportunities to campaign.\r\n\r\nJodie Srutek, who is running for a seat on Beaufort County Council, was also at Saturday’s event. And while Srutek is not on the ballot in Beaufort or Seabrook – District 7 is based in Bluffton – she still felt it important to be there.\r\n\r\n“It’s more of an opportunity to listen,” she said. “To see what’s important to people here.”\r\n\r\nIt also provided a much-needed sense of normalcy, she said.\r\n\r\n“One of the last normal things I did was the ‘Turn it Blue BBQ’ in Charleston,” she said.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThat event? It was in January – some ten months ago.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFor those on the campaign trail, pre-pandemic events like those now seem like a lifetime ago.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Volunteer Lenora Jenkins prepares a basket at the “Get out the Vote” and “Drive-by Fish Fry” Saturday, Oct. 3, in Seabrook. Photo by Mindy Lucas.</em>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'A normal day on the campaign trail?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-normal-day-on-the-campaign-trail', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:34:29', '2020-10-07 18:34:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46341', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46343, 4, '2020-10-07 14:39:50', '2020-10-07 18:39:50', '<h2>Updates from<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>local forums and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>in-person voting</h2>\r\n<strong>By Mindy Lucas\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nOn again. Off again. That was the story of the much-deliberated witness signature on absentee mail-in ballots this summer.\r\n\r\nBut in the latest decision handed down Monday night by the Supreme Court, witness signatures on absentee ballots are now required once again.\r\n\r\nThe court’s decision reverses an earlier ruling by South Carolina’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that effectively said a signature was not needed.\r\n\r\nHowever, the Supreme Court also ruled that any ballot received in the last two days without a witness signature must be counted.\r\n\r\nWondering who can witness your ballot?\r\n\r\nAnyone can, said Marie Smalls, Beaufort County’s director for the Board of Voter Registration and Elections. The law does not specify who a witness has to be.\r\n\r\n“Right, it can be anyone,” Smalls said. “So it does not have to be some type of qualified voter or person.”\r\n\r\nAnd don’t forget to sign your own ballot. Ballots require two signatures – yours and that of a witness. While missing signatures have not been that big of an issue so far, Smalls said, it’s still important to make sure your ballot is complete before mailing it back or it could be disqualified.\r\n<h4>In-person voting</h4>\r\nIf you’d rather vote in-person or prior to Election Day, you can also<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>vote absentee at one of the county’s three election offices.\r\n\r\nIn-person absentee voting began on Monday and will continue through Nov. 2, and as was the case with the primaries earlier this year, voters do not need a reason for voting absentee.\r\n\r\nStill, it’s important to remember if you do decide to vote in-person, there could still be a bit of a wait, Smalls said. Lines were long at various precincts throughout the state on Monday.\r\n\r\nWhile she couldn’t say when would be a good time to try and vote, voters have from now until Election Day to vote absentee.\r\n\r\n“So space yourself out,” she said. “And bring your patience. We know most people do, and look forward to voting.”\r\n\r\nRegistered Beaufort County voters can vote in-person absentee at the following offices:\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort</strong>\r\n\r\n15 John Galt Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\nHours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday\r\n\r\n<strong>Bluffton</strong>\r\n\r\n61B Ulmer Road, Bluffton\r\n\r\nHours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday\r\n\r\n<strong>Hilton Head</strong>\r\n\r\n539 William Hilton Parkway\r\n\r\nHours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday\r\n\r\n<strong>Important dates</strong>\r\n\r\nTwo other important dates to keep in mind:\r\n\r\nOct. 24 – Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail.\r\n\r\nNov. 3 – Election Day, deadline to return absentee-by-mail ballots.\r\n\r\n<strong>Candidate forums and debates</strong>\r\n\r\nUSC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum for mayor and city council candidates on Wednesday, Oct. 14.\r\n\r\nThe mayoral forum will be from 6 to 6:45 ap.m. and city council will be from 7 to 8 p.m. USC Beaufort Dean Bob LeFavi will moderate the event.\r\n\r\nOutdoor screening will be provided on the lawn at the center, at 801 Carteret Street. All attendees must wear a mask and social distance.\r\n\r\nThose interested in watching from home can watch live on The County Channel, at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/the-county-channel, or on the Chamber’s Facebook page.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you missed the first debate between U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison, you have two more opportunities to watch.\r\n\r\nSCETV and The (Charleston) Post and Courier will host another debate on Oct. 9 with the candidates in Spartanburg, and the final debate is currently scheduled for Oct. 21, though that is subject to change depending on the Senate Schedule, according to the newspaper.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Elections Systems Manager Vernon Kemp checks his data print out after simulating a “straight ticket” test to make sure all the systems are up and running correctly for the upcoming general election Nov. 3. According to Kemp, Beaufort County has 56 precincts with 138,141 registered voters on the books. The largest precinct, with 2,966 registered voters, is Bluffton 2C.</em>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Supreme Court: Witness signatures required on absentee ballots', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'supreme-court-witness-signatures-required-on-absentee-ballots', '', '', '2020-10-07 14:39:50', '2020-10-07 18:39:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46343', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(46555, 4, '2020-10-21 13:58:00', '2020-10-21 17:58:00', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas</strong>\r\n\r\nTwo candidates vying for the mayor’s job fielded a range of questions at a candidates’ forum held at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 14.\r\n\r\nFrom mental health and the pandemic to the funding of city parks, the questions offered a glimpse into what the leadership styles of Stephen Murray and Mike Sutton might be like if elected.\r\n\r\nWhile the two were mostly in agreement in their answers to the majority of questions posed, only a few seemed to elicit real differences in their approach.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46368\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"393\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stephen_murray.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46368\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stephen_murray.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"394\"></a> Stephen Murray[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the question of whether the candidates believe multiple employment sectors create a more resilient economy, Murray – a City Councilman and founding chairman of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation – likened Beaufort’s economy to a two-legged stool.\r\n\r\n“Building that third leg of Beaufort’s economy with high wage jobs that help us weather these economic and governmental storms over time is critically important not just for people diversity … but also for tax-based diversity long term,” he said.\r\n\r\nMurray said that in the last few years the council had taken strides to diversify the economy, such as starting the Beaufort Digital Corridor.\r\n\r\nBut Sutton suggested a more regional approach was needed.\r\n\r\n“Beaufort cannot back solely the economic vitality of the entire region. This needs to be a larger, community effort,” he said.\r\n\r\nSutton pointed to the work on the Boundary Street Corridor renovation project during his time on city council – he served two terms from 2006-2014 – as having established a “much deeper and better base for new business growth.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46367\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"381\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mike_sutton.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-46367\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mike_sutton-915x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"426\"></a> Mike Sutton[/caption]\r\n\r\nHe also noted that while there wasn’t as much activity as could be at the Beaufort Commerce Park by the Marine Corps Air Station, purchased by the city in 2012, it was “starting to work.”\r\n\r\nBut Murray took issue with this assertion, saying he drove out to the park almost two years after it was purchased by the city and found bathrooms at the playground closed and a website and phone number listed on a sign there were either defunct or disconnected.\r\n\r\n“It’s easy to say that we need to work on economic development,” Murray said, adding that during his tenure, city council had invested almost $25 million in economic development in Northern Beaufort County. “I’d like to think we’re getting it done when others just sort of talk about it.”\r\n\r\nBut Sutton pushed back saying that Murray hadn’t done anything to fix the current problems at the commerce park and was merely blaming past councils.\r\n\r\nOn the question of how candidates would strengthen the economy while preserving Beaufort’s history, Murray said that while the city needs to work diligently on the “job diversity piece” it also needed to focus on what is allowed in terms of design and development.\r\n\r\nHe went on to say that there were some who believe the city should remove regulations in order to make it “easier and cheaper” for developers to build in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“We don’t have to cheapen our design standards,” he said. “We don’t have to reduce a pile of regulation to induce a pile of demand. It’s already here.”\r\n\r\nThe challenge, he added, was how to make sure the process is predictable for both the preservation community and developers while also trying to shape growth that’s responsible over time.\r\n\r\nSutton, who has sat on the Historic Review Board and been a longtime business owner of a renovation company, said he was deeply versed in historic preservation and guidelines, but that the city has “bigger issues outside of the pressures to lessen regulations.”\r\n\r\n“We have actually overburdened regulations in a lot of areas that makes things impractical to do related to preservation,” he said.\r\n\r\nEnvironmental issues such as protecting homes against flooding or being able to invest in one’s own home or property so that people will want to stay in the area are two such issues, he said.\r\n<h4>Want to watch?</h4>\r\nWatch the mayoral and city council forums in full at <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVLMl6g99TY&amp;feature=youtu.be\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVLMl6g99TY&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>', 'Candidates for mayor discuss range of issues at forum', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'candidates-for-mayor-discuss-range-of-issues-at-forum', '', '', '2020-10-21 14:20:36', '2020-10-21 18:20:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46395, 4, '2020-10-14 11:11:47', '2020-10-14 15:11:47', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Saturday, Oct. 3, and it\'s brisk.\r\n\r\nThis morning there is the thought we can give our HVAC compressors a much needed rest; and the notion we may have survived another season without a hurricane. But, of course, there are other storms in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nLast month we learned that the Marine Corps is looking at Parris Island and, once again, thinking about closing the Recruit Training Depot. This revelation has sent a seismic shock wave through our low-lying, water-soaked county.\r\n\r\nIt is not clear to me what, exactly, has triggered this latest inquiry, but there has been a training problem focused on the Women Marines who get their boot camp initiation on the Island. This would be the 4th Recruit Training Battalion.\r\n\r\nThe problem, historically, is a “performance gap” between the men and the women when it comes to training outcomes. And because the training regimen of the women has been less demanding than the men, there is the persisting belief that the value of a female Marine is not the same as a male Marine.\r\n\r\n“Because they aren’t challenged to compete with their male counterparts during physical fitness events, most (female recruits) only aspire to achieve female standards for physical performance, which many would justifiably argue are to low to begin with,” Lt. Col. Kate Germano wrote in an editorial that was never published in the Marine Corps Gazette. “The truth is the when female recruits are held to higher standards, they rise to the occasion.”\r\n\r\nThis ongoing debate about different training standards, and different training experiences, has led to the belief that the men and women should train together — not separately as is the case at Parris Island. Perhaps a common, co-ed training experience would dispel the belief that a woman Marine is not quite the same as a male Marine?\r\n\r\nThen the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 came to the table requiring that Parris Island integrate its training in five years. This was followed by a recent Marine Corps report that puts a brand new, integrated boot camp in play as an alternative to Parris Island and San Diego.\r\n\r\nMany years ago I had a good friend, Steve Cheney, who happened to be the Commanding General at Parris Island. Steve and I met at the Parris Island Swimming Pool which was then used by the Parris Island Masters Swim Team.\r\n\r\nSteve and I often traveled to swim meets; and after he retired we both went to civil war-torn Cote d’Ivoire.\r\n\r\nSometimes, after a swim meet, we would find ourselves driving back to Beaufort talking about the 200 butterfly. Sometimes, after meeting with the Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo, we would find ourselves talking about the physical limitations on the rifle range at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nSeveral weeks ago I wrote to Steve asking about the current thinking about Parris Island and basic training in the Marine Corps. He replied:\r\n\r\n<em>Parris Island faces several problems. Sea Level rise is becoming more of a problem, as are black flag days — too hot to train. And no proximity to a major airport — they have shifted from Charleston to Savannah a few times, and I think (they are) using Charleston now.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Given the strong South Carolina delegation, nothing will happen in the near term. If Graham and Trump both lose, things could change, but I doubt it. There is no appetite for another BRAC (Base Realignment and Closing), making it nearly impossible to close bases unless some catastrophic event — i.e. hurricane. But even then it is hard (look at Tyndall AFB, decimated, but being kept alive in Florida.)</em>\r\n\r\nWhen I asked Steve about the Women Marines, he wrote:\r\n\r\nThe pressure for gender integration is problematic for Parris Island and San Diego. They just can’t do it at San Diego, and I’ve long felt they ought to close that Depot and move it to Camp Pendleton (where they do 1/3 of he training anyway.)\r\n\r\nParris Island has plenty of room to expand (Page Airfield), and it already brings all the women there. New barracks are not that expensive or hard to build. Regardless, the Marines have at least 5 years to figure this out. I don’t believe they can do it at San Diego. The answer might be a split between Parris Island and Camp Pendleton.\r\n\r\nAs air temperatures continue to rise, and low-lying flooding increases, we should probably expect more institutional re-evaluations like this. But Beaufortonians are a resolute, resilient population who have always loved the Marine Corps. And we’ve been down this road before.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'We’ve been down this Parris Island road before', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'weve-been-down-this-parris-island-road-before', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:11:47', '2020-10-14 15:11:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46395', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46397, 4, '2020-10-14 11:17:38', '2020-10-14 15:17:38', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Board of Education tonight approved construction contracts for the next two major projects funded with proceeds from the November 2019 bond referendum.\r\n\r\nThe Board approved a $53 million contract with Kansas City-based JE Dunn Construction to build a new Robert Smalls International Academy and demolish the existing facility, which will be the single largest project approved by county voters in the referendum.\r\n\r\nThe Board also approved a $46 million contract with Columbia-based M.B. Kahn Construction to completely renovate Battery Creek High School’s academic and athletic facilities.\r\n\r\nWork on the bond referendum’s first two major projects has largely been completed. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sept. 23 for additional classroom wings at River Ridge Academy, and a new two-story classroom wing at May River High is expected to be open when students return in January 2021 from winter break. M.B. Kahn Construction was the builder for both projects.\r\n\r\nA variety of referendum-funded projects at other district schools will be spread over the next three to four years.\r\n\r\n“We’re making outstanding progress, and we’re also on schedule and on budget,” Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “Our students and employees will be excited and energized by these wonderful new facilities that will enhance their academic opportunities.”\r\n\r\nDesign work at Robert Smalls and Battery Creek is already under way with architects approved by the Board, and stakeholder feedback on both projects was gathered at community meetings. Additional community meetings will be held in November (for Robert Smalls) and December (for Battery Creek).\r\n\r\nConstruction at Robert Smalls is scheduled to begin in summer 2021, with the new building completed in December 2022. Once students and staff are relocated to the new building in January 2023, the old building will be demolished.\r\n\r\nThe school’s new athletic facilities will be completed by August 2023 in time for the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High’s complete renovation will be done in phases so academic instruction will not have to be interrupted during construction. The work is scheduled to be completed by August 2023.\r\n\r\nThe two construction firms approved by the Board of Education – JE Dunn for Robert Smalls and M.B. Kahn for Battery Creek – were recommended by a committee consisting of two principals, two members from the district’s Office of Facilities, Planning and Construction and one community member with experience overseeing projects.\r\n\r\nScoring on construction bids was based on factors that included relevant experience and quality of the contractor, relevant experience and quality of the contractor’s team, fee structures and other considerations.\r\n\r\nRobert Smalls, Battery Creek and the rest of the school district’s referendum projects were included in a comprehensive list of facilities needs identified in early 2019 by an independent committee of county residents. Members of the Community Project Review Committee visited 26 schools in Beaufort and other districts and received presentations from outside experts before producing the district-wide projects list.\r\n\r\nCPRC members also received presentations from a safety and security consulting firm, a demographer, four architectural consultants, the Town of Bluffton, a playground equipment vendor, a furniture vendor and district staff.\r\n\r\nAfter the CPRC identified $629 million in district-wide facilities needs, the Beaufort County Board of Education specified $344 million in projects for voters to consider in the November 2019 referendum.\r\n\r\nMany of the remaining referendum projects will be completed during the summer months because they involve security improvements, schoolwide painting or HVAC upgrades, District Chief Operations Officer Robert Oetting said. The summer projects and accompanying school closures will be spread across the district, and across grade levels, to allow summer school programs to be operated in all areas of the county.', 'Board OKs contracts for Robert Smalls, Battery Creek projects', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'board-oks-contracts-for-robert-smalls-battery-creek-projects', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:17:38', '2020-10-14 15:17:38', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46397', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46399, 4, '2020-10-14 11:19:36', '2020-10-14 15:19:36', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island Women’s Club is offering an annual The Water Is Wide/Pat Conroy Scholarship, in honor of author Pat Conroy (1945–2016), who made his home on Fripp Island for many years.\r\n\r\nOne of his earliest books, The Water Is Wide, captured his passion for education as a teacher on Daufauskie Island. Conroy believed in equality for everyone and was a strong advocate of the importance of education and lifelong learning, as a teacher and throughout his writing life.\r\n\r\nIn keeping with Conroy’s legacy, this scholarship is intended for any older adult who may not have had the opportunity to continue their education.\r\n\r\nThe scholarship is open to any student attending the University of South Carolina Beaufort or the Technical College of the Lowcountry who is 21 or older, a Beaufort County resident, and seeking an undergraduate degree or a technical certification. Students whose education may have been interrupted or who desire to continue their education are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Island Women’s Club created the scholarship after Conroy’s death in March 2016, and the $2,000 award is now administered by the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, established in his honor.\r\n\r\nFunded by Club members and private donors, three scholarships have been awarded to date, most recently to USCB nursing student Linda Lanni-Kreisel. To learn more about the scholarship — and to apply or donate — visit www.frippwc.com/scholarship.html or contact Nancy Wingenbach at 330-618-8171.\r\n\r\n<em>USC Beaufort nursing student Linda Lanni-Kreise is the most recent recipient of The Fripp Island Women’s Club’s annual The Water Is Wide/Pat Conroy Scholarship. Submitted photo.</em>', 'Fripp Island Women offer Pat Conroy Scholarship', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fripp-island-women-offer-pat-conroy-scholarship', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:19:36', '2020-10-14 15:19:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46399', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46401, 4, '2020-10-14 11:20:45', '2020-10-14 15:20:45', '<strong>Local students graduate from Coastal Carolina</strong>\r\n\r\nCoastal Carolina University saw nearly 400 students graduate in Summer 2020 during a virtual ceremony that included remarks from Carolyn Dillian, a professor of anthropology and recipient of CCU\'s 2020 HTC Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Lecturer Award.\r\n\r\nAmong the students with area ties who graduated are:\r\n\r\nAlexander Gerards, a History major from Okatie (29909)\r\n\r\nLacy Skwarek, a Management major from Okatie (29909)\r\n\r\nCoastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway that offers baccalaureate degrees in 94 major fields of study.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort’s Hurtt named to President\'s List<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>at The Citadel</strong>\r\n\r\nMatthew Hurtt of Beaufort is among the nearly 60 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the spring 2020 semester.\r\n\r\nThe President\'s List is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel. The list is a combination of the dean\'s list and the Commandant\'s Distinguished List and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.\r\n\r\n<strong>JPII celebrates Hispanic<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Heritage Month</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with multiple displays throughout the school, daily facts read during morning announcements, and art and research projects. The Student Leadership Council (SLC) worked with the Spanish teachers and agreed that, given the diverse student population (roughly 20 percent of the student body is Latino and Hispanic), featuring the culture and customs would be both educational and enjoyable.\r\n\r\n\"The students created a list of influences and themes to highlight the contributions of Hispanic people and culture,\" JPII Spanish teacher Jennifer Cohen said. \"They decorated the hallways with brightly colored tissue paper banners and flowers representing Mexican heritage and flags of Spanish-speaking countries that included a map where students can put a pin to show where they or their family is from. Notable Hispanic-Americans, Spanish artists and student art projects that highlight cultural traditions in various Spanish-speaking countries were also displayed along the school hall.\"\r\n\r\nAll items exhibited were created and designed by JPII middle and high school students.\r\n\r\n<strong>SC Governor’s Schools to host information session for prospective students</strong>\r\n\r\nThe SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), SC Governor’s School for Science &amp; Mathematics (GSSM), and the new SC Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH) are hosting Endless Opportunities, a joint virtual information session for prospective students and their families.\r\n\r\nAs public, residential high schools, South Carolina’s Governor’s Schools serve students interested in pursuing advanced studies in agriculture, the arts, or STEM disciplines. Tuition is free (although fees for meals and boarding may apply), and any student in the state can apply to attend based on grade level.\r\n\r\nEndless Opportunities is designed for students and parents who are interested in learning more about the schools’ residential high school programs. These informative, one-hour Zoom sessions will feature presentations by each school and a Q&amp;A with school representatives.\r\n\r\nSessions are offered at the following dates and times:\r\n\r\nTuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nThursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nWednesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-16', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:20:45', '2020-10-14 15:20:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46401', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46403, 4, '2020-10-14 11:37:56', '2020-10-14 15:37:56', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nA first-grade teacher who recently earned her doctorate degree was named Thursday, Dec. 8 as the Beaufort County’s 2020-2021 District Teacher of the Year. The selection of Megan DeWeese, Ed.D., who teaches at Okatie Elementary School, was announced during a faculty meeting at the school.\r\n\r\n“I was so shocked, so humbled,” DeWeese said. “We have amazing teachers in this district. I feel so blessed and humbled to be chosen to represent our teachers.”\r\n\r\nOkatie Elementary Principal Jamie Pinckney said DeWeese is true to her heart as she not only lives and breathes teaching, but deeply loves it.\r\n\r\n“She is a perpetual learner; she has completed her doctoral studies over the last year,” Pinckney said. “She’s only been at Okatie Elementary for five years and she’s already accomplished more in her five than I have in 39.”\r\n\r\nThe four other finalists for 2020-2021 District Teacher of the Year were Julie Markle at Pritchardville Elementary School, Jonathan Miller at Beaufort High School, Michelle Taylor at Hilton Head Island IB Elementary School, and Roderick Williams at Battery Creek High School.\r\n\r\nFor DeWeese, becoming a teacher has always been her dream.\r\n\r\n“Teachers have the grand opportunity to change the future and make a difference in the lives of other people, particularly children,” she wrote in her Teacher of the Year application. “The influence of teachers does not stop at academics, yet it goes beyond the curriculum. Teaching is an elite profession and I believe it is the most important profession in our society.”\r\n\r\nDeWeese says teachers are the gateway to students’ futures. “The impact that a teacher has on students has a tremendous effect on the intrinsic motivation that the students will have throughout school and furthermore, throughout life.” She believes that for this reason, teachers should not only ensure that students are successful, but that they also feel successful. “It is imperative for teachers to be nurturers, encouragers, supporters, and to establish strong rapports with each student.”\r\n\r\nDeWeese holds a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education from Armstrong State University. She holds Gifted and Talented (GT) and Read to Succeed endorsements. She is certified in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), helping to make content material more comprehensible to English Language Learners. She is a member of the Palmetto State Teachers Association.\r\n\r\nThe District Teacher of the Year represents Beaufort County in the South Carolina State Teacher of the Year program. Finalists for the state program will be announced in February.\r\n\r\n<b>2020-2021 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>(LISTED BY SCHOOL)</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High Roderick Williams*\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary Carmalita Lawton\r\n\r\nBeaufort High Jonathan Miller*\r\n\r\nBeaufort Middle Scott Lopatka\r\n\r\nBeaufort/Jasper Academy Sam Carpenter<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nCareer Excellence<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBluffton Elementary/ Ashley Whitman\r\n\r\nEarly Childhood Center<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBluffton High Katlyn McCormick\r\n\r\nBluffton Middle Cathryn “Cat” Floyd\r\n\r\nBroad River Elementary Laura Boozer\r\n\r\nCoosa Elementary Marjorie Isley\r\n\r\nH. E. McCracken Middle Kristin Stevenson\r\n\r\nHilton Head Early Katie Carroll\r\n\r\nChildhood Ctr.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHilton Head High Gerson Bonilla Matamoros\r\n\r\nHilton Head International Michelle Taylor*\r\n\r\nB. Elem.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHilton Head Middle James Waechter\r\n\r\nHilton Head School for the Jennifer Backlund\r\n\r\nCreative Arts/Daufuskie Is.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nJoseph S. Shanklin Elementary Abbie Whitaker\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary Clayton Wynn<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Middle Juvonna Chatman-Jenkins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMay River High Chelsi Klutch\r\n\r\nMichael C. Riley Elementary/ Sherri Westby\r\n\r\nECC<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nMossy Oaks Elementary Andrea Riley\r\n\r\nOkatie Elementary Megan DeWeese*\r\n\r\nPort Royal Elementary Felicia Horton\r\n\r\nPritchardville Elementary Julie Markle*\r\n\r\nRed Cedar Elementary Stephanie Moldenhauer\r\n\r\nRight Choices Frank Palmieri\r\n\r\nRiver Ridge Academy Justine Vaitas\r\n\r\nRobert Smalls International Violeta Magnus\r\n\r\nAcademy<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nSt. Helena Elementary/ Shakira Grimes\r\n\r\nEarly Learning School<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early Sonia Perez-Roberson\r\n\r\nCollege High<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Elementary/ Willard Smith\r\n\r\nJames Davis ECC<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Middle Arsenio Toledo\r\n\r\nAdult Ed Garner Jones\r\n\r\n*District Teacher of the Year Finalists\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Okatie Elementary teacher named 2020-2021 District Teacher of the Year', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'okatie-elementary-teacher-named-2020-2021-district-teacher-of-the-year', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:37:56', '2020-10-14 15:37:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46403', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46405, 4, '2020-10-14 11:42:27', '2020-10-14 15:42:27', '<strong>By Tony Mills</strong>\r\n\r\nOver a hundred species of dragonflies prowl our state, many of them right here in the low country. Common names like comet darner, arrowhead spiketail and dragonhunter to name a few, hint at the myths surrounding these common wetland creatures.\r\n\r\nLegend has it that dragonflies, sometimes called devil’s darning needles, have the ability to sew up injured serpents with their bodies. These “snake doctors” were also rumored to have the ability to warn snakes of impending danger. Other erroneous legends suggest that these primitive insects followed and protected children from the dangers of the woods.\r\n\r\nIn reality, dragonflies belong to an order of insects called Odonata, Latin for “toothy ones”. They differ from the closely related damselflies in that they hold their wings flat and parallel to the ground (damselflies fold the wings vertically). Like other insects, dragonflies have six legs and a body divided into three body parts (head, thorax and abdomen). They use their two pairs of wings to fly at incredible speeds often chasing down and capturing speedy flies and other insects in mid air. Often referred to as “mosquito hawks,” these beneficial insects, feed on a variety of “pesky” bugs like deerflies and mosquitos.\r\n\r\nIf you spend time watching dragonflies in the wild you’ll see a variety of fascinating behaviors associated with catching food, seeking mates and securing territories. Elaborate mating rituals take place in the spring and summer for most species. The fertilized eggs are deposited on aquatic plants in wetlands or dipped into pools or streams where they hatch into larvae called nymphs or naiads. These larvae are voracious predators feeding on a variety of insects, tadpoles salamanders and even small fish. Their jaws can be extended to over half the length of the body and the alien-like mouthparts are used to capture prey and hold it in a feeding position.\r\n\r\nThe larvae grow rapidly and reach larval maturity in a few months or years depending on species. To ready themselves for metamorphosis, they climb out of the water on a stick, limb or leaf. The outer covering splits and a shriveled-up adult dragonfly emerges from the casing. It may take the insect hours to ready its body for flight and for the wings to fill with blood and cure. Dragonflies are especially vulnerable to predation at this stage and many are eaten by fish, birds and even other dragonflies who may cannibalize their own siblings. Initially these newly formed adults may be pale, but later develop the bright blue, green and red hues of their particular sex and species. The males spend much of their lives patrolling territories, mating and catching food. Most adults are short-lived so after a few weeks of living life to the fullest, their bodies are eaten by a variety of fish, birds and other insects.\r\n\r\nAlthough dragonflies don’t really heal snakes or do many of the magical deeds that are attributed to them, they are valuable animals that play a significant role in local ecology. And remember, the very flies, mosquitoes and no-seeums they eat could be the ones that bite you and your family.\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tony-Mills.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46390 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Tony-Mills-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"171\"></a>Tony Mills has been working in the field of environmental education for over two decades with emphasis on southeastern animals and plants. He is the Education Director for the LowCountry Institute on Spring Island and also writes and hosts the Emmy award winning “Coastal Kingdom” TV program about Lowcountry creatures.&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.coastalkingdom.com\">www.coastalkingdom.com</a></em>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Tony Mills holds a dragonfly in an episode of his award-winning TV show Coastal Kingdom.</em>', 'Snake Doctors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'snake-doctors-2', '', '', '2020-10-14 15:26:51', '2020-10-14 19:26:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46405', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46408, 4, '2020-10-14 11:43:26', '2020-10-14 15:43:26', 'Whale Branch climbed two spots to No. 6 in Class 1A, and Beaufort High made its debut at No. 8 in Class 4A in the South Carolina Prep Media Football Poll released Tuesday.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors (3-0) moved up after a thrilling 21-20 win at Baptist Hill, setting up a road clash with Cross on Friday with the region title up for grabs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (2-0) dominated May River 37-14 last week and will look to remain undefeated when they host Bluffton (0-3) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.\r\n\r\nSOUTH CAROLINA PREP MEDIA FOOTBALL POLL\r\n\r\nClass 5A\r\n\r\n1. Dutch Fork\r\n\r\n2. Fort Dorchester\r\n\r\n3. Gaffney\r\n\r\n4. Dorman\r\n\r\n5. Byrnes\r\n\r\n6. Sumter\r\n\r\n7. T.L. Hanna\r\n\r\n8. Goose Creek\r\n\r\n9. Northwestern\r\n\r\n10. Carolina Forest\r\n\r\nAlso receiving votes: Boiling Springs, Berkeley, Ridge View, Hillcrest, Spring Valley\r\n\r\nClass 4A\r\n\r\n1. Myrtle Beach\r\n\r\n2. South Pointe\r\n\r\n3. Greenville\r\n\r\n4. AC Flora\r\n\r\n5. North Myrtle Beach<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n6. Westside<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n7. Greer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n8. Beaufort<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n9. Greenwood\r\n\r\n10. West Florence<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAlso receiving votes: Catawba Ridge, North Augusta, May River, York, Laurens, Hartsville\r\n\r\nClass 3A\r\n\r\n1. Dillon<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n2. Chapman\r\n\r\n3. Daniel\r\n\r\n4. Camden\r\n\r\n5. Chester\r\n\r\n6. Gilbert\r\n\r\n7. (tie) Wren\r\n\r\n7. (tie) Belton-Honea Path\r\n\r\n9. Oceanside Collegiate\r\n\r\n10. Aynor\r\n\r\nAlso receiving votes: Union County, Lake City, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Palmetto\r\n\r\nClass 2A\r\n\r\n1. Abbeville<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n2. Barnwell\r\n\r\n3. Gray Collegiate\r\n\r\n4. Newberry\r\n\r\n5. Cheraw\r\n\r\n6. Timberland\r\n\r\n7. Saluda\r\n\r\n8. Chesnee\r\n\r\n9. Batesburg-Leesville\r\n\r\n10. Wade Hampton\r\n\r\nAlso receiving votes: North Central, Latta, Andrews, Christ Church\r\n\r\nClass 1A\r\n\r\n1. Lake View\r\n\r\n2. Lamar<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n3. Southside Christian\r\n\r\n4. Green Sea Floyds\r\n\r\n5. Blackville-Hilda\r\n\r\n6. Whale Branch\r\n\r\n7. Bamberg-Ehrhardt\r\n\r\n8. Wagener-Salley\r\n\r\n9. Ridge Spring-Monetta\r\n\r\n10. Carvers Bay\r\n\r\nAlso receiving votes: Williston-Elko, C.A. Johnson, Johnsonville, Allendale-Fairfax, Branchville', 'Warriors 6th, Eagles 8th in latest football poll', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-6th-eagles-8th-in-latest-football-poll', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:43:26', '2020-10-14 15:43:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46408', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46410, 4, '2020-10-14 11:45:17', '2020-10-14 15:45:17', 'Mark Bernhard of the Royals rounds third base as a Black Panthers player chases after a bad throw Wednesday at Burton Wells Athletic Complex. Bernhard tried to score on the throwing error but was tagged out. The Royals managed to win the game, 13-9, belting out five home runs including two from Chris Waters, one of which was Grand Slam. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'IT GETS AWAY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'it-gets-away', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:45:17', '2020-10-14 15:45:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46410', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46412, 4, '2020-10-14 11:46:11', '2020-10-14 15:46:11', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nIt must have been a raucous ride back to Seabrook on Friday night, after Jaylen Reeves connected with Jakhi Pusha for a 41-yard touchdown on the final play of the game to lift Whale Branch to a 21-20 victory at Baptist Hill to take over the top spot in Region 7-1A.\r\n\r\nPusha’s only catch of the night clinched a thrilling win for the Warriors, whose powerful offense was stymied for most of the night.\r\n\r\nReeves was limited to 31 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and went 5-of-12 for 68 yards and two scores — far from the eye-popping numbers he put up the first two weeks — but he picked off a pass at the Whale Branch 10 and returned it to the 45, then rallied the Warriors for a final drive culminating with the heave into the end zone at the buzzer.\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats led 20-9 approaching the midway point of the third quarter, but Reeves started the comeback with a TD pass to Amir Jenkins in the back of the end zone to get within a touchdown.\r\n\r\nBaptist Hill was able to hold Joseph Hicks to just 4 yards on five carries, while Jadon Grant had a team-best 48 yards on nine attempts and Richard Parker caught two passes for 44 yards.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors (3-0) can clinch the region title with a win at Cross next Friday.', 'Warriors stun Bobcats at buzzer to remain unbeaten', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-stun-bobcats-at-buzzer-to-remain-unbeaten', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:46:11', '2020-10-14 15:46:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46412', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46414, 4, '2020-10-14 11:46:59', '2020-10-14 15:46:59', '<strong>LowcoSports.com</strong>\r\n\r\nJohn Paul II earned its first region win since 2018 with a dominant 35-12 victory at Northwood Academy on Friday.\r\n\r\nJeremiah Young rushed 13 times for 193 yards and a touchdown and was 9 for 12 passing for 140 yards and two scores, and Jackson Ogden added 100 yards and a TD on 11 carries to lead the way for JPII.\r\n\r\nMark Knight rushed six times for 54 yards and a TD and added three receptions for 60 yards and a score, and Malone Kinard-Huisinger had two catches for 53 yards and a TD for the Golden Warriors.\r\n\r\nJPII’s defense allowed just one scoring drive, as the Chargers’ other touchdown came on a 90-yard scoop-and-score. Austin McIntosh led the defensive effort with nine tackles (seven solo) and two sacks while adding 47 yards on 15 carries. Hayden Jennings collected 10 tackles (six solo).\r\n\r\nJPII (2-4, 1-1) travels to undefeated Hilton Head Christian Academy on Friday.', 'JPII runs away from Northwood for region win', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'jpii-runs-away-from-northwood-for-region-win', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:46:59', '2020-10-14 15:46:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46414', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46416, 4, '2020-10-14 11:48:27', '2020-10-14 15:48:27', '<strong>LowcoSports.com\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek put up a fight at home Friday, but penalties and mounting injuries were too much to overcome in a 21-7 loss to Bishop England.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins were within a touchdown at halftime after Jeremiah Dilbert’s rushing touchdown in the first half, but they couldn’t muster enough offense to rally in the second half.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek (1-2) faces another tough test Friday, traveling to Oceanside Collegiate.\r\n\r\nLeft: Bishop England’s Michael Long, center, has no where to go as Battery Creek’s Alvin Black, right, and Kanye Freeman move in during the second quarter Friday night at Dolphin Field. The Dolphins lost to the Battling Bishops, 21-7.&nbsp;', 'Battery Creek comes up short vs. Bishop England', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'battery-creek-comes-up-short-vs-bishop-england', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:48:27', '2020-10-14 15:48:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46416', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(46418, 4, '2020-10-14 11:51:18', '2020-10-14 15:51:18', '<strong>By Wes Kerr</strong>\r\n<strong>LowcoSports.com\r\nPhoto by Justin Jarrett</strong>\r\n\r\nBryce Lybrand knew his defensive line would be special this year. On Friday night in the Shark Tank, they made one heck of a statement.\r\n\r\nLed by the beasts up front, the Beaufort Eagles shut down May River’s dangerous rushing attack and put together an all-around offensive clinic to stun the Sharks 37-14 and take full control of Region 7-4A.\r\n\r\n“It feels great,” Lybrand said. “Any time you win, it’s a great feeling, but to beat a team like May River means a lot. They’re a really good football team. We kind of caught lightning in a bottle at the end of the first half. We’ve got to clean up a lot of stuff to be the team we really want to be.”\r\n\r\nThe Eagles asserted themselves right away, clogging up the holes and forcing a May River three-and-out on the opening drive. It was a common theme throughout the night. The Sharks carried a potent three-man rushing tandem into this game, but they ran into a brick wall at the line of scrimmage again and again, heralded by defensive linemen Eamon Smalls and Theo Washington. Beaufort’s defense came into this game red-hot, leading to four straight May River punts to open the contest.\r\n\r\nBut the Eagle offense let some early chances slip away. An impressive 12-play opening drive was halted in the red zone after a costly third-down fumble, and a tipped pass on their second series led to a Steffin Gadson interception. But the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>third try was the charm, as Lybrand’s group mixed up some runs and short passes on an 80-yard drive to set up an Amariee Morris 4-yard run, putting the Eagles on the board early in the second quarter.\r\n\r\n“We really wanted to be physical tonight,” Beaufort quarterback Tyler Haley said. “They’re a good football team and they can do a lot, so we wanted to be physical and show them what we’re about.”\r\n\r\nIt looked like the game was finally about to swing May River’s way after a pivotal fourth-down stop, but everything changed on a dime. A pair of Shark miscues late in the first half gave Beaufort an opportunity to stretch the lead, and did they ever deliver.\r\n\r\nAfter a poorly-executed pitch play, the Eagles alertly jumped on the football, and Haley and company did the rest. Kacy Fields hauled in a short pass, and navigated his way to the end zone from 10 yards out.\r\n\r\nBut they weren’t done yet. After a pooch kick recovery caught the Sharks napping to give Beaufort the ball back with just 4 seconds left, Haley threw a dime to the back of the end zone, and Marcus Goodwater came up with the catch to give the Eagles a commanding 18-0 lead going into halftime. What was a close, defensive contest turned into a Beaufort beatdown, just like that.\r\n\r\n“We work on those two-minute drills every week in practice,” Haley said. “I wasn’t really aiming on that throw, it was more of a prayer, and Marcus made a great play on it.”\r\n\r\nThe Eagles wasted no time shutting the door out of the break, completing a textbook nine-play drive on the strength of their blocking and run game. Jaylin Housel, Amariee Morris, and Haley were unstoppable on the ground, and Haley finished it off with a 1-yard sneak to make it 24-0.\r\n\r\nThe Sharks finally showed signs of life with long runs by Ahmad Green and Jayden Jones before Eli Hall found the end zone to put his squad on the board and give the hometown fans hope, but that didn’t last very long. May River needed to get the Eagle offense off the field quickly and had several opportunities to make stops on third down, but the blocking came through in the clutch to drain the clock and eventually put the ball in the end zone to ice the game. The Sharks kept fighting until the very end, but fittingly it was the Beaufort defensive line with the last word, shutting down Ahmad Green on the goal line to cap off a remarkable victory.\r\n\r\nAfter missing last year’s contest against the Sharks, Tyler Haley was the man Friday night, throwing for 184 yards and a pair of touchdowns, on top of 97 yards on the ground with a rushing score.\r\n\r\nAmariee Morris tallied 85 yards and two touchdowns, and Jaylin Housel added 26, also finding the end zone. Marcus Goodwater put up another fantastic game at wideout, catching three passes for 87 yards and a touchdown while Kacy Fields hauled in five balls for 40 yards with an early score.\r\n\r\nJaiden Jones led the Sharks in the ground game with 93 yards, but Ahmad Green could not find room against a defensive line that was more than ready for the star rushing quarterback. Green was held to just 34 yards on 19 carries, before adding a rushing touchdown late in the game.\r\n\r\nWith a loss now to their record, May River (2-1) will now have a much tougher road to the postseason, with no room for error if they want to nab a playoff berth in 4A. That’s no guarantee, especially with a pair of tough squads in Colleton County and Hilton Head High on deck.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the Beaufort Eagles (2-0) have soared all the way to the highest perch of 7-4A, but Lybrand knows their work is far from done. With several tough matchups looming, starting at home Friday against Bluffton and including a date with a dangerous Seahawks squad, the Eagles will have to keep grinding and stick with their many strengths that they displayed in full force Friday night.\r\n\r\n“We’ve got some really good senior leadership, and we’ve only got six games this year, so every one’s a big one, so we better play them the right way,” Lybrand said. “We’ll enjoy this one for tonight, and then we’ll start getting back to work tomorrow and get going.”', 'Beaufort overpowers May River in clash of region heavyweights', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-overpowers-may-river-in-clash-of-region-heavyweights', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:51:18', '2020-10-14 15:51:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46418', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46420, 4, '2020-10-14 11:54:25', '2020-10-14 15:54:25', '<h2><b>October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The American Cancer<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b><b>Society is urging women to talk to their doctors to find out what\'s best for them</b></h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective medical procedures, including cancer screening, were largely put on hold to prioritize urgent needs and reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings. One consequence of this has been a substantial decline in cancer screening.\r\n\r\nAs states re-open businesses and ease restrictions, many healthcare facilities are starting to offer elective procedures again, including cancer screening. Restarting cancer screening requires careful consideration of the risks and benefits of screening, along with ensuring safety for both patients and healthcare personnel.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDecisions about restarting screening depend on many factors, and they may not be the same for every person. They will likely vary by community while the pandemic continues.\r\n\r\nIf an appointment was made for screening that was postponed or canceled, patients should talk to their healthcare team about when to reschedule. Providers can discuss balancing the risks and benefits of being screened now or postponing for a later date, considering personal and family history, other risk factors, and the timing of the last screening test.\r\n\r\n\"Finding breast cancer early and getting high-quality cancer treatment are the most important strategies to prevent deaths from breast cancer. Getting regular screening tests is a critically important part of finding breast cancer early,\" said Dr. Laura Makaroff, Senior Vice President, Prevention and Early Detection for the American Cancer Society. \"Breast cancer screening disparities are already evident and without focused attention, are likely to increase as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Efforts to promote breast cancer screening and overcome barriers for populations with low screening prevalence must be at the forefront of our focus,\" said Makaroff.\r\n\r\nMany women get an annual mammogram for breast cancer screening. However, leading organizations that issue screening guidelines recommend that average risk women ages 55 and older can be screened every two years. Women 55 or older who had a normal mammogram within the last year could choose to have their next mammogram up to 24 months after your last one.\r\n\r\nAs your regular facility for health care returns to providing cancer screening, it\'s important that it is done as safely as possible. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommendations for healthcare facilities to reduce the risk of COVID transmission:\r\n\r\nScreening centers should be available to answer questions from patients via phone or web portal before and/or after the screening procedure.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nPatients should be pre-screened for COVID-related symptoms before screening appointments.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nScheduling of appointments should allow for physical distancing between patients, and longer appointment times, if needed, to avoid crowding in waiting rooms and patient care areas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThere should be limitations on visitors other than patients and/or their caregivers into the screening facility.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf not done in front of the patient, the screening center should be able to explain how often equipment and surfaces are disinfected and cleaned.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEveryone, including patients and staff, should wear a face covering or face mask, where appropriate. There should be frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizer by staff, patients, and visitors.\r\n\r\nSOURCE: American Cancer Society\r\n\r\nFor further information: Kathi Di Nicola, 651.276.9992, Kathi.dinicola@cancer.org\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>\r\n\r\n<b>&nbsp;</b>', 'Breast cancer screening is still important during the COVID-19 pandemic', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'breast-cancer-screening-is-still-important-during-the-covid-19-pandemic', '', '', '2020-10-14 15:24:21', '2020-10-14 19:24:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46420', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46422, 4, '2020-10-14 11:56:16', '2020-10-14 15:56:16', '<strong>Bluffton Artisan Market</strong>\r\n\r\n1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Southern Barrel parking lot, Buckwalter Plaza, Bluffton. There will also be a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. An open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers. Vendor registration for booths is $45 per market for early registration before Aug. 31, $55 for late registration; and $30 per market for Lowcountry Made members. To register, visit lcmade.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Halloween Comes to Bluffton Artisan Markets</strong>\r\n\r\n1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in the parking lot at Southern Barrel in Buckwalter Plaza in Bluffton. Trick-or-treating, costume contest and a “Best Decorated Booth” competition. Costume-clad children are invited to trick-or-treat. Masks are required and social distancing best practices are encouraged.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort High School Hackers Scramble Tournament</strong>\r\n\r\n8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, Olde Beaufort Golf Course, Lady’s Island. Shotgun start, 3-person teams. Prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Straightest Drive. Hole-In-One Contest features a new golf cart courtesy of Beaufort Carts. Tournament benefits the Beaufort High Girls Golf, Wrestling, and Softball teams. Eagles Tournament Sponsorships are $750, Hole-in-one Gold Sponsorships are $500, threesomes are $225, Single Hole/Hole-in-one Silver Sponsorships are $125 and individual golfer registrations are $75. Register at https://bit.ly/3kXywJf.\r\n\r\n<strong>GOP Get Out The Vote Tailgate Rally</strong>\r\n\r\n2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, GOP headquarters, 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 11, Ridgeland. All Beaufort County Republican Clubs will be participating, and GOP candidates for locals offices will be speaking.\r\n\r\nThere will be music and giveaways, a raffle, a sing-a-long and a GOP dress your kids picture. Bring folding chairs and refreshments. Candidates and clubs call 843-608-3214 to reserve a speaking and tailgate spot. For more information, email bcrpscgop@gmail.com or call or text 843-608-3214.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hocus Pocus on Screen on Green</strong>\r\n\r\n6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 205 Main Street in Hardeeville. The City of Hardeeville Parks, Recreation &amp; Tourism Department is hosting a COVID friendly Screen on the Green Movie screening of Hocus Pocus as well as a socially distanced Costume Contest. The Drive-in Movie is a free event for the community. There will be prizes for the winners of the Costume Contest for ages 0-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-and-older. The event will be held behind City Hall. For more information, call the Hardeeville Parks, Recreation &amp; Tourism Department at 843-784-2231.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pat Conroy Literary Festival</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday-Sunday, Nov. 5–8 in a virtual setting. This year’s festival will be held as a series of live-streamed author presentations and panel discussions, online writing workshops, exhibits, and virtual tours. The 2020 festival will be highlighted by appearances by Brad Taylor, former U.S. Army Special Forces officer and now the New York Times best-selling author of the Pike Logan thriller series; Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award-winning artist Mary Whyte, author of We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America; and, from A Measure of Belonging: Twenty-One Writers of Color on the New American South, editor Cinelle Barnes and contributing writers Latria Graham and Gary Jackson. Registration for festival programs and workshops is open through the festival’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/PatConroyFestival), website (PatConroyLiteraryFestival.org), and — for workshops — Eventbrite page (PatConroyLiteraryCenter.Eventbrite.com).\r\n\r\n<strong>Habersham Southern Living Showcase Home tours</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Wednesday to Sunday, Nov. 4 through Dec. 27 (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays), 10 North Loudon Street, Habersham. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at SouthernLivingShowcase.com. A portion of all ticket sales goes to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice (www.focHospice.org). Allen Patterson Builders, Habersham Land Company and K. Lo Designs announce the completion and opening of “The Loudon,” built with innovative quality, functionality, and an elevated interior design featuring the iconic colors and textures of the Lowcountry. For more information about the partners and tours, visit SouthernLivingShowcase.com.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-26', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:56:16', '2020-10-14 15:56:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46422', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46424, 4, '2020-10-14 11:57:35', '2020-10-14 15:57:35', '<strong>Veterans Day<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Parade canceled</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department has canceled the Veteran’s Day Parade scheduled for November 11, due to the ongoing pandemic.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department staff remains available to assist veterans and dependents with their claims and questions. For questions and to set an appointment, please call Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Lions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Club sending glasses to Mozambique</strong>\r\n\r\nUsed eyeglasses donated in the Beaufort Lions Club drop boxes will be sterilized, sorted and distributed to residents of Mozambique this year as a S..C Lions District 32-C service project.\r\n\r\nDrop boxes can be found at both Scott St. and St. Helena Island branches of the Beaufort County Library, AmVets on Ribaut Road, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital front desk, the Naval Hospital Eye Clinic, St. John\'s Lutheran Church and all local vision care centers.\r\n\r\nIn previous years, donated eyewear from South Carolina has been distributed to developing nations in South America.\r\n\r\nDonations of cell phones, hearing aids, children\'s prescription glasses, prescription sunglasses and unused contact lens are also accepted in the drop boxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>County spraying<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>for mosquitoes</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<strong>Parris Island holding live-fire training</strong>\r\n\r\nMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live-fire training Oct. 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe marsh and waterways in the range impact area including Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek, and Edding Creek will be closed to boater traffic.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding firing times and waterway closures please contact the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Range Control at 843-228-3170.\r\n\r\n<strong>BJWSA to<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>conduct annual<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>water main flushing</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA), Hilton Head Public Service District (HHPSD) and Broad Creek Public Service District (BCPSD) will temporarily change the drinking water treatment method and flush water lines throughout their service areas for a two-week period starting Oct. 29.\r\n\r\nThe change is part of the routine maintenance program for the utilities’ water distribution systems. There will be no interruption in service as a result of the work.\r\n\r\nCustomers can use their water as normal, but may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the tap water through Friday, Nov. 13. Customers in some areas may notice brief discoloration in the tap water as a result of lines being flushed.\r\n\r\nIf water appears discolored, customers should run cold water for a few minutes. If discoloration persists, BJWSA customers can call 843-987-9200. In addition, the following wholesale customers will be affected: Callawassie, Moss Creek (Water Oak Utilities), Harbor Island, Fripp Island and the military facilities. Contact your designated utility with any questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>Republicans<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>hosting tailgate rally</strong>\r\n\r\nAll Beaufort County Republican Clubs will be participating in a Get Out The Vote Tailgate Rally from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the GOP headquarters at 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 11, in Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nGOP candidates for locals offices will be speaking.\r\n\r\nThere will be music and giveaways, a raffle, a sing-a-long and a GOP dress your kids picture. Bring folding chairs and refreshments.\r\n\r\nCandidates and clubs call 843-608-3214 to reserve a speaking and tailgate spot. For more information, email bcrpscgop@gmail.com or call or text 843-608-3214.\r\n\r\n<strong>BJWSA to hold<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>6th Imagine a Day Without Water</strong>\r\n\r\nOn Oct. 21, Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) will participate in Imagine a Day Without Water, an effort to educate the public about the water infrastructure crisis currently facing the United States.\r\n\r\nOrganized by the Value of Water Coalition, hundreds of organizations across the country seek to raise awareness about the crucial need for investment in water and the infrastructure that brings it to homes and businesses.\r\n\r\nBJWSA invites customers to engage on their website (www.bjwsa.org/idww) and Facebook page, downloading a Water Awareness Journal or reporting their observations on the campaign to Public Education and Engagement Planner Lou Brown at lou.brown@bjwsa.org.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-167', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:57:35', '2020-10-14 15:57:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46424', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46426, 4, '2020-10-14 11:58:48', '2020-10-14 15:58:48', '<strong>Animal rescue organization wins Collins Group<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Realty’s 2020 charity initiative award<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></strong>\r\n\r\nA Lowcountry non-profit has won the Collins Group Realty’s annual charity initiative, the 200th Home Sale for Charity.\r\n\r\nLovable Paws Rescue, an all-volunteer run animal rescue located in Hardeeville, was awarded $9,000 from the commission of the real estate company’s 200th property sale this year.\r\n\r\nThe firm, which sought nominations from the public earlier in the year, received nominations for more than 100 area non-profit organizations. The public was then encouraged to vote for their favorite of the top three finalists.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLoveable Paws Rescue, which received the majority of votes, was named grand prize winner and the Children’s Relief Fund was also awarded $1,000 in a bonus lottery drawing.\r\n\r\nThe 200th Home Sale for Charity will begin again in 2021, according to a news release from the real estate firm.\r\n\r\n<strong>Company that acquired Beaufort Digital Corridor business acquired by publicly-traded comp</strong>any\r\n\r\nA company owned in part by a member of the Beaufort Digital Corridor, was recently acquired by Digital Media Solutions (DMS), a publicly-traded marketing technology company based in Clearwater, Florida.\r\n\r\nMindflint, a full-service virtual marketing and creative firm owned by digital corridor member Nate Schaub, was acquired by SmarterChaos, a mid-size digital marketing agency based in Denver, Colorado, in December of 2019.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn July, SmarterChaos was acquired by DMS.\r\n\r\nSchaub has been a member of the corridor and BASECamp resident and entrepreneur since 2018.\r\n\r\n<strong>Grant joins Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties</strong>\r\n\r\nCiara Grant has joined Weichert, Realtors – Coastal Properties and will be working from the Beaufort office.\r\n\r\nA realtor and native of Saint Helena Island, Grant holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapy from the Technical College of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nGrant is a mother of two and has developed strong relationships in public health.\r\n\r\nHave an employee or business announcement? The Island News routinely runs business briefs when space allows. Send announcements to: mindy@yourislandnews.com.', 'BUSINESS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'business-briefs-34', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:58:48', '2020-10-14 15:58:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46426', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46428, 4, '2020-10-14 11:59:47', '2020-10-14 15:59:47', '<strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors</strong>\r\n\r\nAmong its countless impacts, the coronavirus pandemic led to the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which brought investors a number of changes to deal with this year. In addition, investors are seeing changes in 2020 that were created by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act, which was signed late in 2019.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBecause of these acts, investors have new issues to consider for the remainder of 2020, including:\r\n\r\nCARES Act\r\n\r\nRetirement Plan DistributionsWhat changed: Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are waived for 2020 from certain qualified retirement plans (QRPs), such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, and IRAs, including Inherited IRAs, and 2019 RMDs not taken in 2019 with a required beginning date of April 1, 2020.Next steps: Although you’re not required to take an RMD in 2020, you may want to take it anyway. If you believe you are in a lower tax bracket now than you expect to be in the future, a current distribution may result in long-term tax savings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDistributions you take now will reduce your year-end balance, which could decrease the amount you have to distribute in future RMDs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you do not need the cash flow, consider converting the distribution to a Roth IRA to take advantage of the possibility for tax-free growth.\r\n\r\nConsider the amount of income you expect over the next 5-10 years. Are there times when it might be lower or higher? It may be beneficial to take retirement plan distributions in these lower-income, lower-tax-bracket years to capture some tax savings.\r\n\r\nCharitable ContributionsWhat changed: If you’re unable to itemize deductions, you will be allowed a charitable deduction of up to $300 for this year (2020). If you can itemize, the adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation is waived, letting you offset more of your taxable income. These provisions apply only to cash contributions and not to contributions to donor advised funds or other supporting organizations.Next steps: If you’re charitably inclined and itemize your deductions, you may want to increase your cash gifts to offset Roth IRA conversion income or significant capital gains from the sale of a concentrated position (a large holding in a single investment) or real estate.\r\n\r\nCoronavirus related Distributions (CRD) from Retirement AccountsWhat’s new: Qualified individuals of any age can take up to $100,000 from IRAs and QRPs.. These distributions are exempt from the 10% additional tax for early or pre-59 • distribution and not subject to the 20% withholding requirements for qualified retirement plans. A qualified individual is someone who is diagnosed or their spouse or dependent is diagnosed with the virus SARS-COV-2 or coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by a test approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Or they experience adverse financial consequences due to one or more of the following factors: being quarantined, furloughed, laid off, having work hours reduced, unable to work due to lack of child care due to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, closing or reduced hours of business owned or operated by the individual due to COVID-19, or other factors as determined by the Treasury Secretary. Keep in mind these distributions will be taxable evenly over three years beginning with this year and if you want,you may repay the distributions within three years. Next steps: If you’re eligible and considering taking distributions, consult your financial advisor about the potential impact on your long-term plans.\r\n\r\nSECURE Act\r\n\r\nTraditional IRA Contribution Age Limit RemovedWhat changed: Starting in 2020, you can contribute to a Traditional IRA no matter your age as long as you or your spouse, if filing jointly, have earned income. You have until April 15, 2021, to make a 2020 contribution, which could be deductible.Next steps: If you are age 70• or older consult your financial advisor and tax advisor to determine if additional contributions make sense for your investment strategy.\r\n\r\nInherited IRAWhat changed: If you inherit an IRA as a non-spouse beneficiary, and the IRA holder died on or after January 1, 2020 your options are limited. Most non- spouse beneficiaries and qualified look-through trusts will be considered a Designated Beneficiary (DB) and the account must be emptied by the end of the 10th calendar year following the year of death of the IRA owner or plan participant. Eligible Designated Beneficiaries (EDB), which are a spouse, children of the account owner who have not reached the age of majority (yet to be defined), chronically ill or disabled individuals, or individuals not more than 10 years younger, the same age, or older than the IRA owner will still be able to take advantage of the stretch IRA strategy. Stretching an IRA refers to the ability to take RMDs over the beneficiary’s single life expectancy (using the term-certain calculation method) rather than over the life expectancy of the original IRA owner.Next steps: If you inherit an IRA this year, check with your financial advisor to determine if this change might affect your distribution requirements and strategy. And if you have included an IRA in your estate plan for others to inherit after your death, check with your attorney to determine the possible impact on your estate planning strategy.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at (843)524-1114.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>© 2019 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>', 'Year-end planning: 2020 changes and your end-of-year checklist', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'year-end-planning-2020-changes-and-your-end-of-year-checklist', '', '', '2020-10-14 11:59:47', '2020-10-14 15:59:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46428', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46430, 4, '2020-10-14 12:00:54', '2020-10-14 16:00:54', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe 2020 Swing Bridge 5K &amp; Prayer Walk will be virtual this year.\r\n\r\nHoly Trinity Classical Christian School has announced that in response to COVID-19, the 2nd annual Swing Bridge 5K &amp; Prayer Walk has switched to a virtual format.\r\n\r\nThe 5K and 2K “Tater Tot” races, which were originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 in downtown Beaufort, will now start virtually any time after the date of registration. Times must be submitted by email on or before midnight on Oct. 17. Online registration is available at https://www.htccs.org/give/swing-bridge-5k/. This year, there is even a “Couch Potato” no run option. Winners will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 18.\r\n\r\nThe cost to run is $35 for the 5K or $25 For the 2K. The “Couch Potato” no run option is a donation of $25. This is a fall fundraiser for the school and helps support the Holy Trinity Fund and scholarships. Again, this year, the school commits to tithe 10 percent of its net income from the event to their sister school Good Shepherd Academy in South Sudan.\r\n\r\nA prayer gathering is planned on the school’s campus at 6 pm on Friday, Oct. 16 via Facebook LIVE. You are invited to participate at https://www.facebook.com/HolyTrinityClassicalChristian/. This is an opportunity to come together and pray for the school, the city, the state, the country, and the world, as well as for relief from COVID, for Good Shepherd Academy, and for the spread of the Gospel around the world.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Holy Trinity or the Swing Bridge 5K &amp; Prayer Walk, please contact Celeste Pruit, Director of Advancement at 843-522-0660 or cpruit@htccs.org.', '2020 Swing Bridge 5K & Prayer Walk will be virtual', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020-swing-bridge-5k-prayer-walk-will-be-virtual', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:00:54', '2020-10-14 16:00:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46430', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46432, 4, '2020-10-14 12:02:11', '2020-10-14 16:02:11', 'In spite of the pandemic, the Girl Scouts of Troop 4105 were still able to enjoy fellowship with social distancing and carry on a Scout tradition, bonding together, cheering, making sundaes and banana splits at their Ice Cream Social to kick off the 2020-2021 season on Sunday in the Jenkins community on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nThe Girls Scouts will be hosting the 4th annual Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 31, from Community Development Corporation (CDC) behind Gullah Grub at 10 De Gullah Way, St. Helena Island, to Eddings Point Road. Free registration begins at 9 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call 843-441-6522 or email girlscout4105@yahoo.com. Face masks and social distancing is required.', 'Girl Scouts kick off season', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'girl-scouts-kick-off-season', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:02:11', '2020-10-14 16:02:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46432', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46434, 4, '2020-10-14 12:03:24', '2020-10-14 16:03:24', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to two house fires and two vehicle fires during the first week of October. No injuries were reported in any of the fires; however, one vehicle and one structure were heavily damaged.\r\n\r\nThe first vehicle fire was reported just past 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 on Trask Parkway. Burton firefighters arrived on scene and found smoldering in the engine compartment of a passenger vehicle. The scene was secured with no injuries and minor damages.\r\n\r\nThe second vehicle fire was reported the next day, just before 7 p.m., on Burton Hill Road. Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment of a passenger vehicle. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported but the vehicle suffered heavy damages.\r\n\r\nThe first house fire was reported just after 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 on Outreach Lane in Burton. Burton firefighters responded, along with MCAS Beaufort Fire Department and Beaufort County EMS, and found trash burning against a home and spreading up the home’s siding.\r\n\r\nThe fire was quickly extinguished, and fire crews searched the inside of the home to ensure the fire did not spread inside. No injuries and minor damages were reported. This fire is under investigation by Burton Fire District fire investigators and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and considered suspicious.\r\n\r\nThe second fire was reported just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 on Staffwood Rd. Burton firefighters responded, along with MCAS Beaufort Fire Department and Beaufort County EMS, and arrived on scene to an elevated mobile home that was fully engulfed in flames.\r\n\r\nFirefighters from Burton and MCAS FD quickly knocked the flames down, but remained on scene for over an hour extinguishing embers and hidden fires. The house was unoccupied and under renovations at the time. No injuries were reported.\r\n\r\nThis fire is also under investigation by Burton Fire District fire investigators and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, and is also considered suspicious.\r\n\r\nCitizens having any information concerning the house fires on Outreach Lane and Staffwood Rd are encouraged to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.', 'Burton Fire responds to 2 house, 2 vehicle fires', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-fire-responds-to-2-house-2-vehicle-fires', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:03:24', '2020-10-14 16:03:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46434', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46436, 4, '2020-10-14 12:04:41', '2020-10-14 16:04:41', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to its fourth vehicle fire this month, and 15th vehicle fire this year, showing a marked increase from 2019.\r\n\r\nJust before 10 a.m. this morning, the Burton Fire District responded to a vehicle fire on Robert&nbsp;Smalls Parkway by Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery. Firefighters arrived on scene to a&nbsp;passenger vehicle fully involved in flames.\r\n\r\nFirefighters quickly extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported. Traffic on Robert Smalls&nbsp;was delayed for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews operated. Two fire engines&nbsp;and a chief officer responded to the scene along with Port Royal police.\r\n\r\nThis is the fourth vehicle fire this month and the 15th for the year. This is a significant increase&nbsp;from the eight total vehicle fires the district responded to in 2019.\r\n\r\nFire officials say that while these fires appear benign, they are in fact very dangerous. Officials state magnesium, burning fuel, and toxic flames present a significant risk and health hazard. Burton fire officials encourage all vehicles have an A-B-C dry chemical extinguisher.', 'Burton Fire: Vehicle fires on rise', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-fire-vehicle-fires-on-rise', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:04:41', '2020-10-14 16:04:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46436', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46438, 4, '2020-10-14 12:06:09', '2020-10-14 16:06:09', 'Something akin to a scarecrow stands guard at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch on Saturday. Hundreds of pumpkins and gourds of all sizes and colors are available, and proceeds help the church’s youth group. The Pumpkins are available 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday throughout the month of October. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'WHO’S IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whos-in-the-pumpkin-patch', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:06:09', '2020-10-14 16:06:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46438', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46440, 4, '2020-10-14 12:06:54', '2020-10-14 16:06:54', '<strong>By Mike McCombs</strong>\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents arrested Dana Lewis Fleisig, 45, of Saint Helena Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for operating a business without a retail license.\r\n\r\nFleisig is the owner of Boondocks By The Bayside, located on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nAccording to the arrest warrant, the SCDOR revoked Boondocks’ retail license on Jan. 7 for failure to pay more than $54,000 in taxes – sales tax, withholding tax, liquor by the drink tax and corporate franchise fees.\r\n\r\nHe was advised at the time to close the business and stop making sales. But Aug. 4, Boondocks was found to be open and making retail sales.\r\n\r\nAccording to the SCDOR release, Fleisig faces a maximum penalty of $200 and/or 30 days in jail.\r\n\r\nHe is being held in the Beaufort County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.', 'Boondocks owner arrested', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boondocks-owner-arrested', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:06:54', '2020-10-14 16:06:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46440', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46443, 4, '2020-10-14 12:08:22', '2020-10-14 16:08:22', '<h4><strong>Eartha Lee R. Priester</strong></h4>\r\nEvangelist Eartha Lee R. Priester, 74, of Burton and wife of Elder Lawrence Priester passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Viewing was Friday, October 9th in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals, Beaufort, SC. Funeral services 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2020, Burton New Church of Christ.\r\n<h4><strong>Norma J. Dobson</strong></h4>\r\nNorma J. Dobson, 62, daughter of the late Francina \"Tis\" Wright entered into eternal rest from her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, Thursday, October 1, 2020. Viewing was Friday, October 9th in Helen Galloway\'s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 142 Ernest Drive, St. Helena Memorial Garden, St. Helena Island, SC.\r\n<h4>Mary Mazzalene Blake Smith</h4>\r\nThe Reverend Mary Mazzalene Blake Smith, 80, a retired nurse, and retired Pastor of African Methods Episcopal Church answered the Master\'s call from her home in N. Charleston, Thursday, September 24, 2020. She lived in Beaufort for years, was married to the late Robert Smith. Pasley\'s Mortuary in Charleston. Services September 30 in the parking lot, St. Mary AME Church, Red Top, SC.', 'DEATH NOTICES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'death-notices-10', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:08:22', '2020-10-14 16:08:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46443', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46445, 4, '2020-10-14 12:09:07', '2020-10-14 16:09:07', 'Oct. 15 – Airports Board, 1:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 19 – Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 – 6 p.m., watch on Zoom or on the City of Beaufort’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 19 – Beaufort County Council Finance Committee, 2 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 19 – Beaufort County Public Facilities Committee, 3:30 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 20 – Disability and Special Needs Board, 4 p.m., watch on The County Channel or the county’s Facebook page\r\n\r\nOct. 20 – Bluffton Township Fire District, 4 p.m., watch on Zoom or on the fire district’s Facebook page<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nOct. 20 – Beaufort County School Board, 6-8 p.m., watch on Zoom or on The County Channel\r\n\r\nOct. 21 – Daufuskie Island Fire District, 1 p.m., watch on Go-To-Meeting or call (843) 785-2116 to participate\r\n\r\n*Meetings are updated as of press time and do not reflect any last minute cancellations.', 'PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR OCT. 15–21', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'public-meetings-for-oct-15-21', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:09:07', '2020-10-14 16:09:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46445', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(46448, 4, '2020-10-14 12:10:13', '2020-10-14 16:10:13', '<h4>re: Pledge of Allegiance at the Democrat Convention</h4>\r\nThank you Ms. Brown, I stand corrected. If I had done due diligence, I would have called up Snopes.\r\n\r\nFurther diligence however, would have revealed a 19 August Washington Times piece showing videos of two Democrat Convention caucus Pledge of Allegiance opening ceremonies.\r\n\r\nThe first was the Muslim Delegates and Allies Assembly attended by Rashida Tlaib, Bernie Sanders and DNC Chair Tom Perez. The Pledge, spoken by A.J. Durrant left out \"Under God.\" Have not heard any gripes from those worthies. So much for Muslim Assimilation.\r\n\r\nThe second was the LGBT caucus. The Pledge left out the offending phrase, but substituted a several second pause during which the speaker had on his/her/their face a snarky smirk.\r\n\r\nThanks for the input Ms. Brown. I\'ll keep aiming for accuracy!\r\n\r\nNow, was this letter a surrogate response for David Taub? I hope not. Absent any cogent rebuttal of my points relative to Religion and Society, The Constitution and Capitalism, the response was a regurgitation of Leftist, DNC and Resistance talking points, Joe Biden\'s supposed epiphanies and unspecified Trump \"lies\" (Nothing like \"If you like your doctor, ...\" or \"If you like your insurance, ...\"). Presenting \"Joe Biden and his terrific Democratic Team\" as the Nation\'s Savior is nothing more than the usual Leftist twaddle the Democrats, with a complicit media continue to mislead the electorate.\r\n\r\n<em>– Carter Swenson, Beaufort</em>\r\n<h4>\r\nA get-well note for David Taub</h4>\r\nI am not sure if Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is contagious, but if it is, former Beaufort Mayor and occasional The Island News contributor, David Taub, is a walking, talking modern day Typhoid Mary. TDS defined as “The acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal people in reaction to the policies, the Presidency – nay – the very existence of Donald Trump. “Sadly it has overwhelmed the normal workings of Mr. Taub’s political immune system and taken control of his mind.\r\n\r\nIt seems so serious that if a person who might be supporter of the President should come in contact with Mayor Taub, they could be in danger of contracting the syndrome. After a short incubation period they might be in danger of sporting a Biden / Harris bumper sticker on their car or even worse publicly burning their MAGA hat.\r\n\r\nIn Mayor Taub’s case I am not sure that the conversion of a Trump voter or winning over the undecided with his endless pontificating will be enough to affect a cure, but I do wish him all the best and hope that someday he can recover and return to normal health, but if all else fails he will always have Leonard Pitts to commiserate with.\r\n\r\n<em>– Jim Dickson, St. Helena Island</em>', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-26', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:10:13', '2020-10-14 16:10:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46448', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46450, 4, '2020-10-14 12:12:29', '2020-10-14 16:12:29', 'This Gulf Fritillary butterfly was photographed Oct. 5 by Kathleen Basil at the Port Royal Wetlands. 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.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-133', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:12:29', '2020-10-14 16:12:29', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46450', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46453, 4, '2020-10-14 12:13:47', '2020-10-14 16:13:47', '<strong>By Mike McCombs</strong>\r\n\r\nWhile there will still be mandatory mask requirements for commercial and public buildings in the municipalities of Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Port Royal, unincorporated Beaufort County’s mask ordinance will end Oct. 24.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Council voted Monday evening not to extend its ordinance, which has been in place since July 3.\r\n\r\nThe ordinance also required employees of retail establishments to wear masks when dealing with the public.\r\n\r\nSeven of the 11 council members were in favor of extending the ordinance, but eight votes were needed for the extension to pass.\r\n\r\nMike Covert, Brian Flewelling, Chris Hervochon and Stu Rodman voted against the extension. Rodman, the former County Council chair, said mask policies should be dictated by individual businesses.\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em>', 'County Council doesn’t extend mask ordinance', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-council-doesnt-extend-mask-ordinance', '', '', '2020-10-14 15:19:26', '2020-10-14 19:19:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46453', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(46455, 4, '2020-10-14 12:17:58', '2020-10-14 16:17:58', '<h4>By LOLITA HUCKABY\r\n\r\nIt’s alive! Whitehall decision heads to court</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – While there was much rejoicing last month when the Whitehall development plan was rejected by the Beaufort-Port Royal Municipal Planning Commission, that may be a little premature.\r\n\r\nDevelopers of Whitehall have filed an appeal of that decision which resulted in the denial of plans by a 4-2 vote. The majority felt like the developer had not presented a traffic plan to mitigate the increase in traffic expected to be created by the residential and commercial project.\r\n\r\nMPC members who voted against the motion to deny development plans for the 10-acre parcel warned it would be appealed.\r\n\r\nIs anyone surprised?\r\n<h4>Where the action is</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – Absentee voting officially began Monday, Oct. 5 and county elections officials have been waving folks through the doors since then.\r\n\r\nAs of Friday, the first full week of absentee voting in person at one of three county elections offices, 5,897 ballots had been cast. Another 7,283 absentee ballots have already been received in the mail. These ballots do not get opened or counted until Election Day.\r\n\r\nElection officers weren\'t sure how many to expect but the lines have been consistent and orderly, according to reports. Observers have reported the lines \"seem\" not as long in the early afternoon, but it\'s going to vary day-by-day, location-by-location.\r\n\r\nOffice hours are 9 a.m. to 4 pm., Monday through Friday and on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Registered voters can go to one of three locations in the county – the Voter Registration and Election office on John Galt Road; in Bluffton at the county satellite office, 61B Ulmer Road; or on Hilton Head Island at the satellite office, 539 William Hilton Parkway.\r\n\r\nThe last day for in-person<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>absentee voting is Monday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\r\n<h4>Slow down, doggone it!</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – The Beaufort Police Department issued a welcome warning last week … they’re going to do their job even better.\r\n\r\nIn a Facebook post, the department announced, after receiving increased citizens’ complaints, they’re going to crack down on speeders and vehicles modified with things like those stupid purple lights under the chassis.\r\n\r\nThe post – available at BEAUFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT – goes on to say first-time violators would be given a warning, second – time, a citation for repeated violation. The post also includes segments of state law that define how vehicles – including those big trucks – can be modified.\r\n\r\nThe way some drivers are racing around the neighborhoods, over the bridges, you’d think the community is made up for frustrated NASCAR stars. The problem of speeding has particularly manifested itself in the downtown area where drivers headed to the islands are looking for short-cuts around Woods Bridge traffic. Face it, folks. There’s only two ways to get to those islands unless you’ve got a boat or are flying.\r\n\r\nA check of the BPD Facebook posts gives an interesting reflection on the community thought-process, realizing that many DON’T express their opinions there. But as of Oct. 6, when the post went up, more than 214 comments have been made … and they’re about what you would expect.\r\n\r\nSeveral commented about motorcycle noise, which the County Council was initially trying to address when they recently stiffened the county noise ordinance. But at the last reading, responding to motorcycle-riding voters, they removed motorcycles from that ordinance.\r\n\r\nLet’s just hope drivers have their eyes on the road, not reading a FB post, and will slow down.\r\n<h4>Paving paradise</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – This week’s prominent tree removal focuses on Robert Smalls Parkway, where wooded acreage has been cleared to make way for the area’s first Harbor Freight store.\r\n\r\nThe total 12.6 acres owned by Graham Trask has a name – Simba Farms – and there are plans to include a connector road from the Parkway to Burton Hill Road with Harbor Freight, the first project.\r\n\r\nIt’s located near Golden Corral so after shopping for tools, customers can wander over to the buffet without being hindered by woodlands.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-16', '', '', '2020-10-14 12:17:58', '2020-10-14 16:17:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46455', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46457, 4, '2020-10-14 13:20:15', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'An often-used saying in politics is “all politics is local,” and no one knows that better than those listed here – in our special local candidates<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.21.36-PM.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-46458 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.21.36-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"351\"></a> edition of The Island News.\n\nMany have spent a good part of their year campaigning and have already won their primaries. Others have recently ramped up their efforts as the General Election draws near.\n\nAnd what a year it has been.\n\nWith a global pandemic to contend with, candidates have had to change the way they would normally campaign, whether it’s through virtual forums or digital “meet and greets” or drive-by events with candidates waving at a distance.\n\nSo if you haven’t already voted in-person and are wondering who is on the ballot this election, use this edition as a starting point. After all, it’s your vote. Make it count.\n\n– Mindy Lucas\n<h2><b>Meet the Candidates</b></h2>\n<h2><b>\nMAYOR – CITY OF BEAUFORT</b></h2>\n<h4><b>Stephen Murray</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>39\n\n<b>Education: </b>Beaufort High School; USC Beaufort (non-degree)\n\n<b><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stephen_murray.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46368 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stephen_murray.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"256\"></a>Occupation: </b>Self-employed, Kazoobie Kazoos and New South Shirts\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Elected to two terms on Beaufort City Council, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce – past chairman; Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation – founding chairman; South Coast Cyber Center – vice chairman; Beaufort Digital Corridor – board/founder; Leadership South Carolina – past trustee; Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association – past president.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected mayor? </b>We live in a great hometown with a unique quality of life. However, rapid regional growth, young folks leaving, aging infrastructure, a lack of affordable housing and a lack of high-paying jobs all threaten our quality of life and authenticity. But we can still preserve the things we hold precious while shaping the future to evolve into an even more remarkable hometown. This will require committed, proactive leadership that understands these challenges, and how to affect change in City Hall while working with our regional partners. I understand the issues and have a demonstrated track record of bringing people together, setting goals, and accomplishing real results. Please see my website at www.murrayformayor.com for more information.\n<h4><b>\nMike Sutton</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>62\n\n<b>Education: </b>Beaufort High School; U.S. Military Retired U.S. Coast Guardsman, 21 years; Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office; Texas A&amp;M University; USC Beaufort; S.C. Criminal Justice Academy\n\n<b><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mike_sutton.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-46367 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mike_sutton-915x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"248\"></a>Occupation: </b>Self-employed, Sutton Construction Company\n\n<b>Civic/ Political Experience: </b>Served on Historic District Review Board – vice Chair; Beaufort Redevelopment Commission – vice chair; Beaufort County Penny Sales Tax Commission – chairman; Elected to two terms on Beaufort City Council – 2006-2010, 2010-2014\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one child\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected mayor? </b>The key challenge to the city: Impacts of regional growth on our small city. I believe that council must work with regional leadership to develop alternative shared funding streams that will allow the city to continue to provide a level of service our citizens demand. LOST, or Local Option Sales tax, is an example of a shared fund that could be used to offset the shared cost of maintaining our parks and public spaces. As a larger community we must follow smart growth principles in future development ensuring that growth is centered where service is already delivered allowing for greater protection of our rural landscape. Our council and its mayor must work to ensure the city maintains its sense of place keeping Beaufort, Beaufort!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>BEAUFORT CITY COUNCIL</b></h2>\nTwo seats are open on city council with four-year terms and are non-partisan city-wide (no districts).\n<h4><b>Scott Allen Gibbs</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>62\n\n<b>Education: </b>BS Degree in Business Administration\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Scott-Gibbs.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46374 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Scott-Gibbs-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Elections Poll Manager\n\n<b>Family: </b>Single\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The growing challenge of flooding and storm water in the city. However, this challenge is not unique to Beaufort. I will engage the American Flood Coalition where elected officials collaborate to seek and implement best practices. Through outreach, I will educate our citizens about the need to not use storm water ditches for yard waste, etc. A longer term solution is the use of walls and ponds to divert water (which) will eventually be necessary and in the short term, there will hopefully be some federal financial support. Beaufort, however is catching up with restoring storm water systems through the storm water fees to repair areas in Mossy Oaks as well as working to begin on two more when Mossy Oaks is completed.\n<h4><b>\nMary Harvey</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>77\n\n<b>Education: </b>Attended Temple University (core classes); Attended Spring Garden College, Chestnut Hill, Pa. (Construction Engineering, Space Planning and Interior Design).\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Worked 35 years in husband’s construction company. Created plans for the company’s customers. Semi-retired with <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mary-Harvey.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46373 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mary-Harvey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"237\"></a>couple’s new remodeling company.\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Worked with Family Promise of Salem County, New Jersey. Started the program for her church and worked with 12 other churches before moving to Beaufort.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children, 10 grandchildren\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Affordable housing for our middle income households is a great need. They are the households that earn $35,000 to $60,000 annually. Some are teachers, nurses, firefighters, police force, EMTs and veterans. Currently Beaufort is below the national level in affordable housing. We can supplement housing in the city and do so without causing damage to our National Historic Landmark District.\n<h4><b>\nNeil Lipsitz</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>61\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Management and Real Estate from USC Coastal Carolina\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired, owner of Lipsitz Shoes on Bay Street<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.57.08-PM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46459 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.57.08-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"259\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served on the Beaufort County Tax Equalization Board; currently serving 5+ years on the South Carolina Board of Nursing\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one adult child\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected mayor? </b>Hold the line on taxes. No unnecessary spending. Playground plans for Southside Park. Expand affordable housing. We as a council need to encourage private investors along with seeking state and federal grants.\n<h4><b>\nMike McFee</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>62\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Business/Biology from University of South Carolina\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Real Estate Broker<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mike-McFEE.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46371 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mike-McFEE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"292\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Palmetto Chapter American Red Cross – past chair; SC Field Service Consortium-ARC; Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce – past president, Beaufort Jasper County Association of Realtors – past president; United Way of the Lowcountry Investment Panel; Served on City Tourism Management Advisory Commission (TMAC) and the Waterways Commission; currently a trustee for Carteret Street Methodist Church, and Alzheimers Family Services of Greater Beaufort – vice Chair; served on City Council since 2008 and Mayor Pro-Tem for the last six years.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Divorced\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The challenge on council will be to continue to diversify our economic base, encourage employment opportunities and higher wage employment and engage with our regional partners for more and better affordable and workforce housing. Continue to support infill redevelopment within the city with the goal of heightened economic sustainability, and still maintain the authentic charm that we all want for our hometown.\n<h4><b>\nMitch Mitchell</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>70\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Business Administration, U.S. Air Force Air War College\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired General Officer and Retired Airline Captain<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mitch-Mitchell-.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46370 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mitch-Mitchell--779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"279\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>County Planning Commission; Beaufort History Museum – board member; Penn Center – board member; S.C. Voters – Poll Manager\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three adult children, five grandchildren\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The work being done to address flooding resulting from sea level rise and its impact on areas such as Mossy Oaks must continue. This work must be extended to other areas similarly threatened. We must do all we can to keep MCRD Paris Island training here in Beaufort — where it has always been and where it belongs. The devastation to our economy that would result from the loss of Paris Island is one that we can’t leave to chance. We must bring environmentally safe jobs to Beaufort. This will do much to solve the affordable housing concerns facing our city.\n<h4><b>\nBrantley Wilson</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>32\n\n<b>Education: </b>A.A. and A.S. from Technical College of the Lowcountry; B.S. in Business Administration from USC Beaufort; M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from American College of Education\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Middle School Assistant Principal<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brantley-Wilson-.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46369 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brantley-Wilson--1024x858.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"255\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served the community as a volunteer firefighter and rescue diver; Active in local church, serves as deacon, young married class leader; Served on the board of directors for S.C. SkillsUSA, a co-curricular organization supporting technical and skilled trades.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The key challenge is growing Beaufort in a way that represents all community interests. This starts with having a balanced representation of different communities and perspectives sitting on council where the decisions are made. This will also require changing policies, especially with respect to real property, to incentivize both new investment and restoration of existing structures. We need to be hospitable to industries that will offer jobs for those who move here or stay here, while also preserving our character. We also need to be strong advocates for our local military bases to ensure a long and mutually beneficial relationship.\n<h2><b>BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD</b></h2>\nFour seats are open on the Beaufort County Board of Education.\n\n<b>District 1</b>\n<h4><b>Earl Campbell (incumbent)</b></h4>\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Campbell did not respond to our request for information.\n<h4><b>Jevona Armstrong (challenger)</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>42\n\n<b>Education: </b>Associates Degree in early childhood education; working toward bachelors in Special Education, Palmetto College<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jevona_armstrong.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46364 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jevona_armstrong.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"252\"></a>\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Long-term substitute teacher for Beaufort County School District\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Beaufort-Jasper Head Start Policy Council – member; Bridges Preparatory charter school – founding member\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Our school board faces many transparency challenges that impacts the level of trust and engagement from the local public. I believe executive session board meetings are one of those challenges, and it is imperative that the board utilizes executive session meetings effectively, efficiently and ethically. If elected, I will ensure closed meetings are utilized effectively, promoting trust and transparency within our local community while working toward our goals for student and district achievement.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>District 6</b>\n\nDistrict 6 is currently represented by John Dowling, but Dowling announced last year he would not run again.\n<h4><b>Angela D Middleton</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>48\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. in Political Science, University of South Carolina; M.A. in Business, Webster University; MEd in Secondary Administration, The Citadel; Juris Doctor, Atlanta’s John Marshall Savanna Law School<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/angela_middleton.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46363 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/angela_middleton-726x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"313\"></a><b>\nOccupation: </b>Disaster Recovery Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Mrs. Okatie Plus America (local), Mrs. South Carolina Plus America (state), Mrs. Plus America (national) pageant titles, 2018-2019; Founder of the community outreach program, “Teach one reach a million! Educating the community to end human trafficking” and volunteer with Fresh Start Healing Heart, a non-profit organization in South Carolina which assist survivors of human trafficking\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The challenges facing the school board at this moment are developing policies and procedures to educate students during the pandemic and making sure the resources and infrastructures are available to provide quality education for all students in Beaufort county.\n\n<b>\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/christina_-gwozdz.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-46362 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/christina_-gwozdz-1024x788.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"235\"></a>District 9</b>\n<h4><b>Christina Gwozdz (incumbent)</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>62\n\n<b>Education: </b>M.D. Cornell University; A.B. Bowdoin College, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Physician\n\nCivic/Political Experience: Beaufort County Board of Education – Current Chair and District 9 member; S.C. Society of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery – past President, President Elect and Vice President; Member of S.C. Medical Association House of Delegates\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three adult children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if re-elected? </b>The key challenge always facing the school board is to improve public education (student achievement) by fulfilling our fiduciary duty to steer the school district towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and financial management policies, while ensuring adequate resources are available to advance the district\'s mission. This is especially difficult with the pandemic, as two learning environments are needed (virtual and face-to-face) and a temporary budget is in place. Less revenue is anticipated. I will continue to represent all stakeholders in District 9 and be fiscally responsible while making student achievement the priority.\n<h4><b>\nJennifer Morrow (challenger)</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>43\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Science Management Studies/Minor in Psychology, University Of Maryland, Global College\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Deployment Readiness Coordinator (Department of Defense)<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jennifer_morrow.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46361 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jennifer_morrow-1024x1016.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"242\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Hilton Head Regional Habitat For Humanity – board member, 2019-Present; Town of Bluffton Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Committee – member\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Key challenges facing the school board are ensuring all students receive the best possible education during the pandemic. I’ll work with fellow board members to ensure we exhaust all possible resources so that no child’s education is limited and/or minimally impacted due to Covid. I want to improve trust and communication with the community. I want the school district and board to work on methods to recruit/retain qualified teachers via salary increases and affordable housing near our schools. New board members with fresh ideas can provide a voice for parents.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>District 11</b>\n\nDistrict 11 is currently represented by JoAnn Orischak, who said she would not seek re-election.\n<h4><b>Ingrid Boatright</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>46\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A., University of Washington; working on masters degree in Health Informatics at the Medical University of South Carolina\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Student, volunteer<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ingrid_boatright.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46360 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ingrid_boatright-939x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"265\"></a>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head – board member; youth basketball coach for 11 years; former president of Seahawk Theatre Guild and Hilton Head Crew Team\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>We need to repair and strengthen the relationship between the schools and our community. This will involve the board continuing to rebuild trust through communication and transparency, engaging the community in the work of the schools and inspiring community investment in education.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>BEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL</b></h2>\n<b>District 7</b>\n\n(Includes Buckwalter<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>area of Bluffton)\n<h4><b>Logan Cunningham (R)</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>27\n\n<b>Education: </b>Hilton Head Christian Academy; B.A. in Elementary Education from USC Beaufort.<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-1.13.25-PM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46460 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-1.13.25-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"238\"></a>\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Former Beaufort County School District educator; currently Food and Beverage Manager for Station 300\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Greater Bluffton Republican Club – vice president; Beaufort County Young Professionals – board member; USC Beaufort Education Club – vice president; Nancy Mace For Congress Campaign team; Beaufort County Young Professionals – board member; supported the School Referendum November 2019; Kevin Phillips Port Royal Town Council Campaign team; multiple local and global outreach programs\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the county right now and what would you do to address that challenge? </b>Beaufort County faces many challenges. A few challenges I will be focusing on, in District 7, are transparency and responsible growth. Beaufort County is growing rapidly, which can be seen as a burden or an opportunity. District 7 is in a unique situation that gets the chance to build our community the way we want for future generations. As your councilman, I will make sure the constituents are up to date on the projects, roads and changes coming to our community. I will also be the advocate on the front lines to make sure our Lowcountry values are protected.\n<h4><b>\nJodie Srutek (D)&nbsp;</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>40\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. Fine Art from Binghamton University<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jodie-Srutek.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46365 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jodie-Srutek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"265\"></a>\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Professional Travel Advisor<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Volunteer public school advocate and co-founder of STAND for Students\n\n<b>Family: </b>Two children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the county right now and what would you do to address that challenge? </b>Managing the effects of COVID-19 and its impacts on our economy, tax revenue, and tourism industry will be a top issue. That being said, we cannot be singularly focused. We must also implement smart growth strategies to include attainable housing, balancing the preservation of natural resources with economic development and keeping pace with our infrastructure needs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>District 1</b>\n\n(Includes Sheldon,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Dale, Lobeco, Burton)\n<h4><b>Gerald Dawson (D)</b></h4>\n<b>Education: </b>Beaufort County schools\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Has worked as a paramedic with Beaufort County EMS; Retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier; Associate minister of Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Dale<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>James J. Davis Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization – past president; Parris Island Ministries Campus Crusade for Christ – instructor; Governor\'s Comprehensive Strategies for Prevention (G-CAP) – member; County Council – member since 2005\n\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Dawson, running unopposed, did not respond to our requests for information.\n\n<b>\nDistrict 3</b>\n\n(Includes Beaufort,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Lady\'s Island, St. Helena Island, Parris Island)\n<h4><b>York L. Glover, Sr. (D)</b></h4>\n<b>Education: </b>St. Helena High School; B.S. in Business Administration from North Carolina A&amp;T State University; M.A. in education from Clemson University.\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired after 35 years from Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service; Deacon and clerk at Bethesda Christian Fellowship\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Beaufort County First Steps Partnership Board – member; Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton Comprehensive Health Inc. – board member; Carolina Hospice; board member; County Council – member since 2017.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children.\n\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Glover, running unopposed, did not respond to our requests for information.\n\n<b>\nDistrict 5</b>\n\n(Includes Okatie,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Burton, Shell Point)\n<h4><b>Brian E. Flewelling (R)</b></h4>\n<b>Education: </b>U.S. Marine Corps, 10 years; U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 2 years\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Self-employed, Advantage Title Abstracting Company\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Serves with Child Abuse Prevention Association – Open Arms Shelter and foster parent; The Lions Club – member; Exchange Club of Beaufort – member; St. Peter’s Catholic Church – member; City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals – former member, chairman; Beaufort County Planning Commission – former member, vice chairman; County Council – member since 2009\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one child\n\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Flewelling, running unopposed, did not respond to our requests for information.\n<h2><b>U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 1</b></h2>\n<h4><b>\nJoe Cunningham (D-incumbent)</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>38\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. Florida Atlantic University, J.D. Salmon P. Chase College of Law<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Joe_Cunningham_Official_Porrtait_116th_Congress-1.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46376 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Joe_Cunningham_Official_Porrtait_116th_Congress-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"293\"></a>\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Member of Congress, former attorney\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>U.S. Congress (SC-01), serves on House Veteran Affairs Committee\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one child\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the District right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Right now we need to focus on getting this pandemic under control and giving families and businesses the support they need in order to stay afloat. I was proud to introduce a bipartisan framework for COVID-19 relief legislation with my colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus and have been working to bring both parties back to the table and agree on a package that provides immediate relief for families, small businesses, out of work Americans, and state and local governments.\n<h4><b>\nNancy Mace (R-challenger)</b></h4>\n<b>Age: </b>42\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. in Business Administration, The Citadel; M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nancy-Mace.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46358 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nancy-Mace.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"342\"></a>\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Commercial Realtor\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>S.C. State House Representative District 99 (2018-Present)\n\n<b>Family: </b>Two children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges in the District right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>We must address permanently banning offshore drilling, not only here in SC-01 but up and down the east coast. While the President’s 10-year moratorium is a step in the right direction, we need to move further. I have worked hard to end offshore drilling during my time in the State House earning a 100 percent lifetime rating from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina and I do not intend to stop now. In Congress, I will work across the aisle to make sure a permanent ban is instituted to save our shoreline.\n\n<b>U.S. SENATE</b>\n\n<b>Lindsey Graham (R-incumbent)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>65\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. from University of South Carolina; J.D. from University of South Carolina Law School, 1981\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>United States Senator\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2003; U.S. Senator from S.C., 2003 – present\n\n<b>Family: </b>Single\n\n<b>\nJaime Harrison (D-challenger)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>44\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. from Yale University; J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Former Lobbyist; former Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Former Aid to U.S. Representative James Clyburn; former Executive Director of the House Democratic Caucus; former Vice Chair of the S.C. Democratic Party\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\n\n<b>S.C. HOUSE AND SENATE RACES</b>\n\n<b>Senate District 43</b>\n\n<b>Chip Campsen (R-incumbent)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>61\n\n<b>Education: </b>H Wando High School; B.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Furman University; J.D. from University of South Carolina; MBA from University of South Carolina.\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney, businessman\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>South Carolina House of Representatives (1997-2002); Co-chairman of Governor Mark Sanford’s Transition Team (2002-03); Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Mark Sanford (2003); South Carolina Senate (2004-present); Charleston Southern University Board of Visitors – member; MUSC President’s Advisory Council; SC Baptist Convention Committee on Constitution, By-Laws and Business and Financial Plan; Justice Fellowship Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform; Boy Scouts Coastal Carolina Council Board of Directors – member; Deacon and Church Council, East Cooper Baptist Church; Competition Judge for the Eastern Surfing Association; and Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Wildlife Partnership.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing your district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected (or re-elected)? </b>This election is about stewardship. Stewardship of our coast, culture, history, natural resources and quality of life. No one in South Carolina has done more to protect these resources. Hundreds of thousands of acres are protected in perpetuity by laws I authored. Laws protecting our beaches, natural resources, history, wildlife and way of life have my fingerprints all over them. The Lowcountry is under tremendous development pressure. (More than) 20 years ago, I determined to protect our coast so ensuing generations could experience a semblance of the adventures I’ve enjoyed over a lifetime of exploring South Carolina’s magnificent coast.\n\n<b>Richard Hricik (D-challenger)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>53\n\n<b>Education: </b>J.D. from William and Mary Law School; BBA in Accounting, Cleveland State University\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>East Cooper Montessori – volunteer, board member, chair and counsel; Wando High School School Improvement Council; Louie’s Kids – board member (child obesity); IOP United Methodist Church – former trustee\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing your district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected (or re-elected)? </b>I am not a politician, I am not taking PAC money and have pledged a term limit. I’m a self-made family man and first in my family to graduate college. My opponent is a 22-year career-politician. His outdated ideas and views have failed the Lowcountry and S.C. children for decades. We must improve our schools with universal pre-K, fully funded schools and by paying teachers fairly. Your children cannot compete in the economy of the future from a broken education system of the past. Quality public schools will create more opportunity and a better future for Lowcountry families.\n\n<b>Senate District 45</b>\n\n<b>Margie Bright Matthews (D-incumbent)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>57\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. University of South Carolina; J.D.University of South Carolina School of Law\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Colleton County Bar Association – President; American Association for Justice – delegate; State Senator since 2015\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children\n\n<b>Note: </b>Ms. Matthews did not respond to our request for information\n\n<b>Rodney Buncum (R-challenger)</b>\n\n<b>Education: </b>St. John’s High School; Studied at USC Aiken; A.A. degree from Trident Technical College; B.S. degree from Full Sail University\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Pastor at Patience Everlasting Church\n\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Buncum did not respond to our request for information\n\n<b>Senate District 46</b>\n\n<b>Tom Davis (R-incumbent)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>60\n\n<b>Education: </b>BA from Furman University, 1982; J.D. from University of Maryland School of Law\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Former board member of Historic Beaufort Foundation; Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority; Beaufort County Planning Board; Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce; and South Carolina State Ports Authority; Graduate of Leadership South Carolina and the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative; Senior Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff for former Gov. Mark Sanford; S.C. State Senator\n\n<b>Family: </b>Three children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge (or challenges) facing our district, and how do you plan to address it/them if re-elected? </b>Making sure the people in my district are treated fairly in the state budget. When I first was elected, they weren\'t. Now they are. Three examples: 1) Of the $360 million available this year for spending on roads statewide, $176 million will go to Beaufort and Jasper counties; 2) Millions of K-12 dollars that should have gone to Beaufort County once were directed elsewhere through budget provisos; I eliminated those provisos and our county\'s K-12 funding has increased by 45 percent; 3) Per-pupil funding for USC Beaufort was once only 37 percent of the state average; next year it will be 100 percent.\n\n<b>Senate District 46</b>\n\n(continued from previous page)\n\n<b>Nathan Campbell (D-challenger)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>38\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. and M.A. in Political Science, Marshall University\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Government teacher at May River High School\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Worked in the West Virginia State Senate for both political parties and for current U.S. Senator Joe Manchin\n\n<b>Family: </b>Single\n\n<b>What is the key challenge (or challenges) facing our district, and how do you plan to address it/them if elected? </b>Our district and our delegation needs to lead in Columbia on issues dealing with education, economy, environment and equality. The current delegation doesn’t lead because they are too concerned about their political party and not the people of the Lowcountry. If we vote in new leadership that isn’t beholden to a party and is more responsive to the people, we won’t have to listen to the lies career politicians make right before an election to seem like they did something. I plan on attacking these issues and making our district proud.\n\n<b>House District 124</b>\n\n<b>Shannon S. Erickson (R-incumbent)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>57\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. from the University of South Carolina Beaufort\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Educator/Business Owner\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>S.C. House, 2007 – present; House Ways &amp; Means, Chairwoman of the Transportation &amp; Regulatory Budget Subcommittee; Served on the Governor\'s Early Childhood Care &amp; Education Committee; The United Way – various local boards and committees; The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce; Beaufort County First Steps Board; Lady\'s Island Elementary, Lady\'s Island Middle &amp; Beaufort Academy PTOs.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two adult children, two grandchildren\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if re-elected? </b>A return to stability is the most important issue. People see the news and worry about what’s going to happen here, to their families and their community, and want to keep the current situation from growing worse. Most folks understand that things cannot turn around too quickly, but they want to see us moving forward in a proactive manner while keeping the state’s fiscal picture balanced and setting responsible priorities. They also want to see how we will learn from this, be more informed and better prepared. During the past few months, I\'ve worked on the committee that planned the allocation of CARES ACT funds. We presented the House plan to support needs like small and minority business grants (for those not receiving PPP), S.C. Unemployment Insurance Fund (to keep businesses from experiencing higher rates), funding for COVID-related mental health services and COVID testing and expanded medical services.\n\n<b>Barb Nash (D-challenger)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>78\n\n<b>Education: </b>M.S. in Nursing, Ohio State University; B.S. in Nursing, Ohio University; RN Diploma – The Christ Hospital School of Nursing\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Department, USC Beaufort\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Northwest Quadrant Neighborhood Association – president; 100 Women Who Care, Beaufort – member; Alpha Alpha Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – founding board member; Ohio Nurses Association – past president; Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurse – member; Full Practice Authority Committee – past member; Ohio College Health Association – past member, past board member; American College Health Association – member; American Nurses Association – member; Ohio Nurses Association – president\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two adult children, three grandchildren\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>South Carolina needs a fully funded, robust, public education system for our children and increased access to healthcare at lower costs. We need to offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain qualified teachers, and address our crumbling educational infrastructure, along with increasing access to broadband across the state. We must expand Medicaid and remove barriers, and offer incentives, to nurse practitioners to bring primary care to people in grossly underserved areas. We should be appalled at our child poverty rate and our maternal/child mortality rate, both of which are problems that can be solved. Beaufort County ranks as the No. 1 county in the United States when it comes to the impact of climate change. We must boldly address rising sea water, our reliance on fossil fuels and the polluting of our waters. We must move further, and much faster, to create a state where the education of our children, the health of our people, and the protection of our land and water are our highest priorities.\n\n<b>House Race 121</b>\n\n<b>Michael F. Rivers (D-incumbent)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>61\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Business Administration/Organizational Management from Claflin University; CAD/ Drafting, TCL; Electronics, DeVry Institute of Technology\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired USAF; Minister\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served on Beaufort County School Board, 1998-2016, Beaufort County Poll Manager, NAACP, Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married with seven children\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if re-elected? </b>Currently, health care, education, social and economic justice as well as fiscal responsibility. Covid-19 has revealed the need to expand access to health care. We must also provide equitable, quality public education for all South Carolina children pre-K through Grade 12. Address maintaining the roads and infrastructure including better Broadband access. Fiscal responsibility is necessary to provide the services our constituents need. We must always remember who we work for; the people in District 121.\n\n<b>Eric Erickson (R-challenger)</b>\n\n<b>Age: </b>59\n\n<b>Education: </b>B.A.; J.D.\n\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\n\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Town Port Royal Design Review Board; Town Port Royal Historic Preservation Board; St. Johns Lutheran Church – President; Pro Bono Prosecutor for S.C. Attorney General in criminal domestic violence cases; Special Olympics coach; Week of Champions coach; Haiti mission work; Army medic and physician assistant, four years at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, ER.\n\n<b>Family: </b>Married\n\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>1) COVID-19. We need more federal government money to help businesses and employees, 2) Education. We need to use more of the S.C. Education Lottery money for K-12 instead of giving 90 percent of it to higher education and 3) Social justice and law and order. A fourth generation law and order candidate: Great grandfather Chicago Judge Alfred Erickson, Grandfather Sheriff Melvin Erickson and House of Rep., Father WWII officer Dr. Mayo Erickson.\n\n<b>Other House Districts in Beaufort County</b>\n\n<b>House District 118</b>\n\nRep. William G. \"Bill\" Herbkersman<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\n<b>House District 120</b>\n\nRep. Wm. Weston J. Newton\n\n<b>House District 122</b>\n\nRep. Shedron D. Williams\n\n<b>House District 123</b>\n\nRep. Jeffrey A. \"Jeff\" BradleyAmerica’s<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\n\n\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.21.36-PM.png\">\n</a>', 'WHO’S ON THE BALLOT? 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(46462, 4, '2020-10-14 14:21:43', '2020-10-14 18:21:43', 'An often-used saying in politics is “all politics is local,” and no one knows that better than those listed here – in our special local candidates edition of The Island <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.21.36-PM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46458 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-12.21.36-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"374\"></a>News.\r\n\r\nMany have spent a good part of their year campaigning and have already won their primaries. Others have recently ramped up their efforts as the General Election draws near.\r\n\r\nAnd what a year it has been.\r\n\r\nWith a global pandemic to contend with, candidates have had to change the way they would normally campaign, whether it’s through virtual forums or digital “meet and greets” or drive-by events with candidates waving at a distance.\r\n\r\nSo if you haven’t already voted in-person and are wondering who is on the ballot this election, use this edition as a starting point. After all, it’s your vote. Make it count.\r\n\r\n<em>– Mindy Lucas\r\n\r\n</em>\r\n<h2><b>MAYOR – CITY OF BEAUFORT</b></h2>\r\n<h4><b>Stephen Murray</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>39\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>Beaufort High School; USC Beaufort (non-degree)\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Self-employed, Kazoobie Kazoos and New South Shirts<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stephen_murray.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46368 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stephen_murray.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"323\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Elected to two terms on Beaufort City Council, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce – past chairman; Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation – founding chairman; South Coast Cyber Center – vice chairman; Beaufort Digital Corridor – board/founder; Leadership South Carolina – past trustee; Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association – past president.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected mayor? </b>We live in a great hometown with a unique quality of life. However, rapid regional growth, young folks leaving, aging infrastructure, a lack of affordable housing and a lack of high-paying jobs all threaten our quality of life and authenticity. But we can still preserve the things we hold precious while shaping the future to evolve into an even more remarkable hometown. This will require committed, proactive leadership that understands these challenges, and how to affect change in City Hall while working with our regional partners. I understand the issues and have a demonstrated track record of bringing people together, setting goals, and accomplishing real results. Please see my website at www.murrayformayor.com for more information.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nMike Sutton</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>62\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>Beaufort High School; U.S. Military Retired U.S. Coast Guardsman, 21 years; Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office; Texas A&amp;M University; USC Beaufort; S.C. Criminal Justice Academy\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Self-employed, Sutton Construction Company<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mike_sutton.png\"><img class=\"wp-image-46367 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mike_sutton-915x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"355\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/ Political Experience: </b>Served on Historic District Review Board – vice Chair; Beaufort Redevelopment Commission – vice chair; Beaufort County Penny Sales Tax Commission – chairman; Elected to two terms on Beaufort City Council – 2006-2010, 2010-2014\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one child\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected mayor? </b>The key challenge to the city: Impacts of regional growth on our small city. I believe that council must work with regional leadership to develop alternative shared funding streams that will allow the city to continue to provide a level of service our citizens demand. LOST, or Local Option Sales tax, is an example of a shared fund that could be used to offset the shared cost of maintaining our parks and public spaces. As a larger community we must follow smart growth principles in future development ensuring that growth is centered where service is already delivered allowing for greater protection of our rural landscape. Our council and its mayor must work to ensure the city maintains its sense of place keeping Beaufort, Beaufort!\r\n<h2>\r\nBEAUFORT CITY COUNCIL</h2>\r\nTwo seats are open on city council with four-year terms and are non-partisan city-wide (no districts).\r\n<h4><b>\r\nScott Allen Gibbs</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>62\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>BS Degree in Business Administration<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Scott-Gibbs.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46374 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Scott-Gibbs-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"251\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Elections Poll Manager\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Single\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The growing challenge of flooding and storm water in the city. However, this challenge is not unique to Beaufort. I will engage the American Flood Coalition where elected officials collaborate to seek and implement best practices. Through outreach, I will educate our citizens about the need to not use storm water ditches for yard waste, etc. A longer term solution is the use of walls and ponds to divert water (which) will eventually be necessary and in the short term, there will hopefully be some federal financial support. Beaufort, however is catching up with restoring storm water systems through the storm water fees to repair areas in Mossy Oaks as well as working to begin on two more when Mossy Oaks is completed.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nMary Harvey</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>77\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>Attended Temple University (core classes); Attended Spring Garden College, Chestnut Hill, Pa. (Construction Engineering, Space Planning and Interior Design).<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mary-Harvey.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46373 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mary-Harvey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Worked 35 years in husband’s construction company. Created plans for the company’s customers. Semi-retired with couple’s new remodeling company.\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Worked with Family Promise of Salem County, New Jersey. Started the program for her church and worked with 12 other churches before moving to Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children, 10 grandchildren\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Affordable housing for our middle income households is a great need. They are the households that earn $35,000 to $60,000 annually. Some are teachers, nurses, firefighters, police force, EMTs and veterans. Currently Beaufort is below the national level in affordable housing. We can supplement housing in the city and do so without causing damage to our National Historic Landmark District.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nNeil Lipsitz</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>61\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Management and Real Estate from USC Coastal Carolina<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Neil.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46372 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Neil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"302\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired, owner of Lipsitz Shoes on Bay Street\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served on the Beaufort County Tax Equalization Board; currently serving 5+ years on the South Carolina Board of Nursing\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one adult child\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected mayor? </b>Hold the line on taxes. No unnecessary spending. Playground plans for Southside Park. Expand affordable housing. We as a council need to encourage private investors along with seeking state and federal grants.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nMike McFee</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>62\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Business/Biology from University of South Carolina<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mike-McFEE.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46371 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mike-McFEE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"327\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Real Estate Broker\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Palmetto Chapter American Red Cross – past chair; SC Field Service Consortium-ARC; Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce – past president, Beaufort Jasper County Association of Realtors – past president; United Way of the Lowcountry Investment Panel; Served on City Tourism Management Advisory Commission (TMAC) and the Waterways Commission; currently a trustee for Carteret Street Methodist Church, and Alzheimers Family Services of Greater Beaufort – vice Chair; served on City Council since 2008 and Mayor Pro-Tem for the last six years.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Divorced\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The challenge on council will be to continue to diversify our economic base, encourage employment opportunities and higher wage employment and engage with our regional partners for more and better affordable and workforce housing. Continue to support infill redevelopment within the city with the goal of heightened economic sustainability, and still maintain the authentic charm that we all want for our hometown.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><b>Mitch Mitchell</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>70\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Business Administration, U.S. Air Force Air War College<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mitch-Mitchell-.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46370 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mitch-Mitchell--779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"289\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired General Officer and Retired Airline Captain\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>County Planning Commission; Beaufort History Museum – board member; Penn Center – board member; S.C. Voters – Poll Manager\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three adult children, five grandchildren\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The work being done to address flooding resulting from sea level rise and its impact on areas such as Mossy Oaks must continue. This work must be extended to other areas similarly threatened. We must do all we can to keep MCRD Paris Island training here in Beaufort — where it has always been and where it belongs. The devastation to our economy that would result from the loss of Paris Island is one that we can’t leave to chance. We must bring environmentally safe jobs to Beaufort. This will do much to solve the affordable housing concerns facing our city.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nBrantley Wilson</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>32\r\n\r\n<b><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brantley-Wilson-.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46369 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Brantley-Wilson--1024x858.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"250\"></a>Education: </b>A.A. and A.S. from Technical College of the Lowcountry; B.S. in Business Administration from USC Beaufort; M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from American College of Education\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Middle School Assistant Principal\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served the community as a volunteer firefighter and rescue diver; Active in local church, serves as deacon, young married class leader; Served on the board of directors for S.C. SkillsUSA, a co-curricular organization supporting technical and skilled trades.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the city right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The key challenge is growing Beaufort in a way that represents all community interests. This starts with having a balanced representation of different communities and perspectives sitting on council where the decisions are made. This will also require changing policies, especially with respect to real property, to incentivize both new investment and restoration of existing structures. We need to be hospitable to industries that will offer jobs for those who move here or stay here, while also preserving our character. We also need to be strong advocates for our local military bases to ensure a long and mutually beneficial relationship.\r\n<h2><b>\r\nBEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD</b></h2>\r\nFour seats are open on the Beaufort County Board of Education.\r\n<h3><b>District 1</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b>Earl Campbell (incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Campbell did not respond to our request for information.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nJevona Armstrong (challenger)</b></h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><b></b><b>Age: </b>42</h4>\r\n<b>Education: </b>Associates Degree in early childhood education; working toward bachelors in Special Education, Palmetto College<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jevona_armstrong.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46364 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jevona_armstrong.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"269\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Long-term substitute teacher for Beaufort County School District\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Beaufort-Jasper Head Start Policy Council – member; Bridges Preparatory charter school – founding member\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Our school board faces many transparency challenges that impacts the level of trust and engagement from the local public. I believe executive session board meetings are one of those challenges, and it is imperative that the board utilizes executive session meetings effectively, efficiently and ethically. If elected, I will ensure closed meetings are utilized effectively, promoting trust and transparency within our local community while working toward our goals for student and district achievement.\r\n<h3><b>\r\nDistrict 6</b></h3>\r\nDistrict 6 is currently represented by John Dowling, but Dowling announced last year he would not run again.\r\n<h4><b>Angela D Middleton</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>48\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. in Political Science, University of South Carolina; M.A. in Business, Webster University; MEd in Secondary Administration, The Citadel; Juris <a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/angela_middleton.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46363 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/angela_middleton-726x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"313\"></a>Doctor, Atlanta’s John Marshall Savanna Law School\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Disaster Recovery Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Mrs. Okatie Plus America (local), Mrs. South Carolina Plus America (state), Mrs. Plus America (national) pageant titles, 2018-2019; Founder of the community outreach program, “Teach one reach a million! Educating the community to end human trafficking” and volunteer with Fresh Start Healing Heart, a non-profit organization in South Carolina which assist survivors of human trafficking\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>The challenges facing the school board at this moment are developing policies and procedures to educate students during the pandemic and making sure the resources and infrastructures are available to provide quality education for all students in Beaufort county.\r\n<h3><b>District 9</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b>Christina Gwozdz (incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>62\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>M.D. Cornell University; A.B. Bowdoin College, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/christina_-gwozdz.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46362 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/christina_-gwozdz-1024x788.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"243\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Physician\r\n\r\nCivic/Political Experience: Beaufort County Board of Education – Current Chair and District 9 member; S.C. Society of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery – past President, President Elect and Vice President; Member of S.C. Medical Association House of Delegates\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three adult children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if re-elected? </b>The key challenge always facing the school board is to improve public education (student achievement) by fulfilling our fiduciary duty to steer the school district towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and financial management policies, while ensuring adequate resources are available to advance the district\'s mission. This is especially difficult with the pandemic, as two learning environments are needed (virtual and face-to-face) and a temporary budget is in place. Less revenue is anticipated. I will continue to represent all stakeholders in District 9 and be fiscally responsible while making student achievement the priority.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nJennifer Morrow (challenger)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>43\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Science Management Studies/Minor in Psychology, University Of Maryland, Global College<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jennifer_morrow.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46361 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jennifer_morrow-1024x1016.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"269\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Deployment Readiness Coordinator (Department of Defense)\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Hilton Head Regional Habitat For Humanity – board member, 2019-Present; Town of Bluffton Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Committee – member\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Key challenges facing the school board are ensuring all students receive the best possible education during the pandemic. I’ll work with fellow board members to ensure we exhaust all possible resources so that no child’s education is limited and/or minimally impacted due to Covid. I want to improve trust and communication with the community. I want the school district and board to work on methods to recruit/retain qualified teachers via salary increases and affordable housing near our schools. New board members with fresh ideas can provide a voice for parents.\r\n<h3><b>\r\nDistrict 11</b></h3>\r\nDistrict 11 is currently represented by JoAnn Orischak, who said she would not seek re-election.\r\n<h4><b>Ingrid Boatright</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>46\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A., University of Washington; working on masters degree in Health Informatics at the Medical University of South Carolina\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ingrid_boatright.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46360 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ingrid_boatright-939x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"262\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Student, volunteer\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head – board member; youth basketball coach for 11 years; former president of Seahawk Theatre Guild and Hilton Head Crew Team\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with three children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the school board right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>We need to repair and strengthen the relationship between the schools and our community. This will involve the board continuing to rebuild trust through communication and transparency, engaging the community in the work of the schools and inspiring community investment in education.\r\n<h2><b>\r\nBEAUFORT COUNTY COUNCIL</b></h2>\r\n<h3><b>District 7</b></h3>\r\n(Includes Buckwalter<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>area of Bluffton)\r\n<h4><b>Logan Cunningham (R)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>27<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-1.13.25-PM.png\"><img class=\" wp-image-46460 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-14-at-1.13.25-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"246\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>Hilton Head Christian Academy; B.A. in Elementary Education from USC Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Former Beaufort County School District educator; currently Food and Beverage Manager for Station 300\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Greater Bluffton Republican Club – vice president; Beaufort County Young Professionals – board member; USC Beaufort Education Club – vice president; Nancy Mace For Congress Campaign team; Beaufort County Young Professionals – board member; supported the School Referendum November 2019; Kevin Phillips Port Royal Town Council Campaign team; multiple local and global outreach programs\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the county right now and what would you do to address that challenge? </b>Beaufort County faces many challenges. A few challenges I will be focusing on, in District 7, are transparency and responsible growth. Beaufort County is growing rapidly, which can be seen as a burden or an opportunity. District 7 is in a unique situation that gets the chance to build our community the way we want for future generations. As your councilman, I will make sure the constituents are up to date on the projects, roads and changes coming to our community. I will also be the advocate on the front lines to make sure our Lowcountry values are protected.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nJodie Srutek (D)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>40\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. Fine Art from Binghamton University<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jodie-Srutek.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46365 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jodie-Srutek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"246\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Professional Travel Advisor<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Volunteer public school advocate and co-founder of STAND for Students\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Two children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the county right now and what would you do to address that challenge? </b>Managing the effects of COVID-19 and its impacts on our economy, tax revenue, and tourism industry will be a top issue. That being said, we cannot be singularly focused. We must also implement smart growth strategies to include attainable housing, balancing the preservation of natural resources with economic development and keeping pace with our infrastructure needs.\r\n<h3><b>\r\nDistrict 1</b></h3>\r\n(Includes Sheldon,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Dale, Lobeco, Burton)\r\n<h4><b>Gerald Dawson (D)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Education: </b>Beaufort County schools\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Has worked as a paramedic with Beaufort County EMS; Retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier; Associate minister of Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Dale<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>James J. Davis Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization – past president; Parris Island Ministries Campus Crusade for Christ – instructor; Governor\'s Comprehensive Strategies for Prevention (G-CAP) – member; County Council – member since 2005\r\n\r\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Dawson, running unopposed, did not respond to our requests for information.\r\n<h3><b>District 3</b></h3>\r\n(Includes Beaufort,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Lady\'s Island, St. Helena Island, Parris Island)\r\n<h4><b>York L. Glover, Sr. (D)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Education: </b>St. Helena High School; B.S. in Business Administration from North Carolina A&amp;T State University; M.A. in education from Clemson University.\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired after 35 years from Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service; Deacon and clerk at Bethesda Christian Fellowship\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Beaufort County First Steps Partnership Board – member; Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton Comprehensive Health Inc. – board member; Carolina Hospice; board member; County Council – member since 2017.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children.\r\n\r\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Glover, running unopposed, did not respond to our requests for information.\r\n<h3><b>District 5</b></h3>\r\n(Includes Okatie,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Burton, Shell Point)\r\n<h4><b>Brian E. Flewelling (R)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Education: </b>U.S. Marine Corps, 10 years; U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 2 years\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Self-employed, Advantage Title Abstracting Company\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Serves with Child Abuse Prevention Association – Open Arms Shelter and foster parent; The Lions Club – member; Exchange Club of Beaufort – member; St. Peter’s Catholic Church – member; City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals – former member, chairman; Beaufort County Planning Commission – former member, vice chairman; County Council – member since 2009\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one child\r\n\r\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Flewelling, running unopposed, did not respond to our requests for information.\r\n<h2><b>\r\nBEAUFORT COUNTY CORONER</b></h2>\r\nRunning unopposed, David Ott will be the first new coroner in 12 years if elected. Coroner Ed Allen announced his retirement earlier<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nthis year.\r\n<h4><b>David W. Ott (R)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>63<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/david_ott.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46359 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/david_ott-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"303\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>Battery Creek High School\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Beaufort County Chief Deputy Coroner\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served with the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office for nearly 12 years; also served in law enforcement for 29 years, retiring in 2009 from the Beaufort Police Department.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children, three grandchildren\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the Coroner\'s Office right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Beaufort County is just (smaller than) 1,000 square miles. It would take someone nearly an hour and a half to drive from Fripp Island to Hilton Head Island and we cover it all from our office in Port Royal. I think that one of the biggest challenges that we face is our response time. Therefore, I plan to increase coverage south of the Broad River, at minimum during the workweek, which allows us to arrive on scenes in less time. This benefits the decedent and their families, and in some cases, the public by helping to clear traffic accidents efficiently. I also plan to pursue national accreditation for our office.\r\n<h2><b>Others on the ballot in Beaufort County</b></h2>\r\nThe following are also running unopposed in Beaufort County:\r\n\r\n<b>Solicitor<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></b>\r\n\r\n<b>Circuit 14</b>\r\n\r\nDuffie Stone (R)\r\n\r\n<b>Clerk of Court</b>\r\n\r\nJerri Roseneau (R)\r\n\r\n<b>Soil and Water District Commission</b>\r\n\r\nDenise M Parsick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 1</b></h2>\r\n<h4><b>Joe Cunningham (D-incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>38<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Joe_Cunningham_Official_Porrtait_116th_Congress-1.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46376 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Joe_Cunningham_Official_Porrtait_116th_Congress-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"301\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. Florida Atlantic University, J.D. Salmon P. Chase College of Law\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Member of Congress, former attorney\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>U.S. Congress (SC-01), serves on House Veteran Affairs Committee\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with one child\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the District right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>Right now we need to focus on getting this pandemic under control and giving families and businesses the support they need in order to stay afloat. I was proud to introduce a bipartisan framework for COVID-19 relief legislation with my colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus and have been working to bring both parties back to the table and agree on a package that provides immediate relief for families, small businesses, out of work Americans, and state and local governments.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nNancy Mace (R-challenger)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>42\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. in Business Administration, The Citadel; M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nancy-Mace.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46358 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nancy-Mace.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"364\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Commercial Realtor\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>S.C. State House Representative District 99 (2018-Present)\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Two children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges in the District right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>We must address permanently banning offshore drilling, not only here in SC-01 but up and down the east coast. While the President’s 10-year moratorium is a step in the right direction, we need to move further. I have worked hard to end offshore drilling during my time in the State House earning a 100 percent lifetime rating from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina and I do not intend to stop now. In Congress, I will work across the aisle to make sure a permanent ban is instituted to save our shoreline.\r\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\r\n<h2><b>U.S. SENATE</b></h2>\r\n<h4><b>Lindsey Graham (R-incumbent)<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LindseyGraham.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46348 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LindseyGraham.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"267\"></a></b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>65\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. from University of South Carolina; J.D. from University of South Carolina Law School, 1981\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>United States Senator\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-2003; U.S. Senator from S.C., 2003 – present\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Single\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><b>Jaime Harrison (D-challenger)<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/JaimeHarrison2.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46379 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/JaimeHarrison2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"273\"></a></b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>44\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. from Yale University; J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Former Lobbyist; former Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Former Aid to U.S. Representative James Clyburn; former Executive Director of the House Democratic Caucus; former Vice Chair of the S.C. Democratic Party\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>\r\nS.C. HOUSE AND SENATE RACES</b></h2>\r\n<h3><b>Senate District 43</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b>Chip Campsen (R-incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>61<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chip_Campsen.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46353 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chip_Campsen-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>H Wando High School; B.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Furman University; J.D. from University of South Carolina; MBA from University of South Carolina.\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney, businessman\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>South Carolina House of Representatives (1997-2002); Co-chairman of Governor Mark Sanford’s Transition Team (2002-03); Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Mark Sanford (2003); South Carolina Senate (2004-present); Charleston Southern University Board of Visitors – member; MUSC President’s Advisory Council; SC Baptist Convention Committee on Constitution, By-Laws and Business and Financial Plan; Justice Fellowship Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform; Boy Scouts Coastal Carolina Council Board of Directors – member; Deacon and Church Council, East Cooper Baptist Church; Competition Judge for the Eastern Surfing Association; and Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Wildlife Partnership.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing your district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected (or re-elected)? </b>This election is about stewardship. Stewardship of our coast, culture, history, natural resources and quality of life. No one in South Carolina has done more to protect these resources. Hundreds of thousands of acres are protected in perpetuity by laws I authored. Laws protecting our beaches, natural resources, history, wildlife and way of life have my fingerprints all over them. The Lowcountry is under tremendous development pressure. (More than) 20 years ago, I determined to protect our coast so ensuing generations could experience a semblance of the adventures I’ve enjoyed over a lifetime of exploring South Carolina’s magnificent coast.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nRichard Hricik (D-challenger)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>53\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>J.D. from William and Mary Law School; BBA in Accounting, Cleveland State University<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Richard_Hricik.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46352 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Richard_Hricik-919x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"299\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>East Cooper Montessori – volunteer, board member, chair and counsel; Wando High School School Improvement Council; Louie’s Kids – board member (child obesity); IOP United Methodist Church – former trustee\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing your district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected (or re-elected)? </b>I am not a politician, I am not taking PAC money and have pledged a term limit. I’m a self-made family man and first in my family to graduate college. My opponent is a 22-year career-politician. His outdated ideas and views have failed the Lowcountry and S.C. children for decades. We must improve our schools with universal pre-K, fully funded schools and by paying teachers fairly. Your children cannot compete in the economy of the future from a broken education system of the past. Quality public schools will create more opportunity and a better future for Lowcountry families.\r\n<h3><b>\r\nSenate District 45</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b>Margie Bright Matthews (D-incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>57\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. University of South Carolina; J.D.University of South Carolina School of Law\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Colleton County Bar Association – President; American Association for Justice – delegate; State Senator since 2015\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with four children\r\n\r\n<b>Note: </b>Ms. Matthews did not respond to our request for information\r\n\r\n<b>Rodney Buncum (R-challenger)</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>St. John’s High School; Studied at USC Aiken; A.A. degree from Trident Technical College; B.S. degree from Full Sail University\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Pastor at Patience Everlasting Church\r\n\r\n<b>Note: </b>Mr. Buncum did not respond to our request for information\r\n<h3><b>\r\nSenate District 46</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b>Tom Davis (R-incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>60<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TomDavis2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46378 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TomDavis2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A.from Furman University, 1982, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa; J.D. from University of Maryland School of Law,&nbsp;1985, graduating with highest honors, Order of the Coif, Simon E. Sobeloff Prize for outstanding constitutional law scholarship&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Former board member of Historic Beaufort Foundation; Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority; Beaufort County Planning Board; Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce; and South Carolina State Ports Authority; Graduate of Leadership South Carolina and the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative; Senior Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff for former Gov. Mark Sanford; S.C. State Senator\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Three children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge (or challenges) facing our district, and how do you plan to address it/them if re-elected? </b>Making sure the people in my district are treated fairly in the state budget. When I first was elected, they weren\'t. Now they are. Three examples: 1) Of the $360 million available this year for spending on roads statewide, $176 million will go to Beaufort and Jasper counties; 2) Millions of K-12 dollars that should have gone to Beaufort County once were directed elsewhere through budget provisos; I eliminated those provisos and our county\'s K-12 funding has increased by 45 percent; 3) Per-pupil funding for USC Beaufort was once only 37 percent of the state average; next year it will be 100 percent.\r\n\r\n<b>\r\nNathan Campbell (D-challenger)</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Age: </b>38<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NathanCampbell.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46349 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NathanCampbell-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"261\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. and M.A. in Political Science, Marshall University\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Government teacher at May River High School\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Worked in the West Virginia State Senate for both political parties and for current U.S. Senator Joe Manchin\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Single\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge (or challenges) facing our district, and how do you plan to address it/them if elected? </b>Our district and our delegation needs to lead in Columbia on issues dealing with education, economy, environment and equality. The current delegation doesn’t lead because they are too concerned about their political party and not the people of the Lowcountry. If we vote in new leadership that isn’t beholden to a party and is more responsive to the people, we won’t have to listen to the lies career politicians make right before an election to seem like they did something. I plan on attacking these issues and making our district proud.\r\n<h3><b>\r\nHouse District 124</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b>Shannon S. Erickson (R-incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>57<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/unnamed-7-2.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46355 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/unnamed-7-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"333\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A. from the University of South Carolina Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Educator/Business Owner\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>S.C. House, 2007 – present; House Ways &amp; Means, Chairwoman of the Transportation &amp; Regulatory Budget Subcommittee; Served on the Governor\'s Early Childhood Care &amp; Education Committee; The United Way – various local boards and committees; The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce; Beaufort County First Steps Board; Lady\'s Island Elementary, Lady\'s Island Middle &amp; Beaufort Academy PTOs.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two adult children, two grandchildren\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if re-elected? </b>A return to stability is the most important issue. People see the news and worry about what’s going to happen here, to their families and their community, and want to keep the current situation from growing worse. Most folks understand that things cannot turn around too quickly, but they want to see us moving forward in a proactive manner while keeping the state’s fiscal picture balanced and setting responsible priorities. They also want to see how we will learn from this, be more informed and better prepared. During the past few months, I\'ve worked on the committee that planned the allocation of CARES ACT funds. We presented the House plan to support needs like small and minority business grants (for those not receiving PPP), S.C. Unemployment Insurance Fund (to keep businesses from experiencing higher rates), funding for COVID-related mental health services and COVID testing and expanded medical services.\r\n<h4><b>\r\nBarb Nash (D-challenger)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>78<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/barb_nash.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46356 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/barb_nash-823x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"329\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>M.S. in Nursing, Ohio State University; B.S. in Nursing, Ohio University; RN Diploma – The Christ Hospital School of Nursing\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Department, USC Beaufort\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Northwest Quadrant Neighborhood Association – president; 100 Women Who Care, Beaufort – member; Alpha Alpha Omicron Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – founding board member; Ohio Nurses Association – past president; Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurse – member; Full Practice Authority Committee – past member; Ohio College Health Association – past member, past board member; American College Health Association – member; American Nurses Association – member; Ohio Nurses Association – president\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with two adult children, three grandchildren\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>South Carolina needs a fully funded, robust, public education system for our children and increased access to healthcare at lower costs. We need to offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain qualified teachers, and address our crumbling educational infrastructure, along with increasing access to broadband across the state. We must expand Medicaid and remove barriers, and offer incentives, to nurse practitioners to bring primary care to people in grossly underserved areas. We should be appalled at our child poverty rate and our maternal/child mortality rate, both of which are problems that can be solved. Beaufort County ranks as the No. 1 county in the United States when it comes to the impact of climate change. We must boldly address rising sea water, our reliance on fossil fuels and the polluting of our waters. We must move further, and much faster, to create a state where the education of our children, the health of our people, and the protection of our land and water are our highest priorities.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>House Race 121</b></h2>\r\n<h4><b>Michael F. Rivers (D-incumbent)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>61<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/michael_rivers.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46357 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/michael_rivers-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"357\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.S. in Business Administration/Organizational Management from Claflin University; CAD/ Drafting, TCL; Electronics, DeVry Institute of Technology\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Retired USAF; Minister\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Served on Beaufort County School Board, 1998-2016, Beaufort County Poll Manager, NAACP, Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married with seven children\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if re-elected? </b>Currently, health care, education, social and economic justice as well as fiscal responsibility. Covid-19 has revealed the need to expand access to health care. We must also provide equitable, quality public education for all South Carolina children pre-K through Grade 12. Address maintaining the roads and infrastructure including better Broadband access. Fiscal responsibility is necessary to provide the services our constituents need. We must always remember who we work for; the people in District 121.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><b>Eric Erickson (R-challenger)</b></h4>\r\n<b>Age: </b>59\r\n\r\n<b>Education: </b>B.A.; J.D.<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/eric_erickson-e1602699526400.jpeg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46354 alignright\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/eric_erickson-e1602699526400-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"376\"></a>\r\n\r\n<b>Occupation: </b>Attorney\r\n\r\n<b>Civic/Political Experience: </b>Town Port Royal Design Review Board; Town Port Royal Historic Preservation Board; St. Johns Lutheran Church – President; Pro Bono Prosecutor for S.C. Attorney General in criminal domestic violence cases; Special Olympics coach; Week of Champions coach; Haiti mission work; Army medic and physician assistant, four years at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, ER.\r\n\r\n<b>Family: </b>Married\r\n\r\n<b>What is the key challenge or challenges facing the district right now, and how do you plan to address those if elected? </b>1) COVID-19. We need more federal government money to help businesses and employees, 2) Education. We need to use more of the S.C. Education Lottery money for K-12 instead of giving 90 percent of it to higher education and 3) Social justice and law and order. A fourth generation law and order candidate: Great grandfather Chicago Judge Alfred Erickson, Grandfather Sheriff Melvin Erickson and House of Rep., Father WWII officer Dr. Mayo Erickson.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><b>Other House Districts in Beaufort County</b></h2>\r\n<b>House District 118</b>\r\n\r\nRep. 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(46494, 4, '2020-10-21 12:02:59', '2020-10-21 16:02:59', '<strong>By Andrew McNeil</strong>\r\n\r\nI saw a Facebook post about a church in town that was holding a food drive for a local nonprofit that provides food and clothing for those in need here in Beaufort. I was familiar with the organization and we love their story. We have donated to them many times in the past.\r\n\r\nThe need for their services has only increased over the last several months as the disruption of Covid19 and other issues have enveloped society. I decided to get my weekend started by running to the store to buy a bunch canned goods for the food drive. I was out the door early.\r\n\r\nI filled up six grocery bags of canned meats and veggies at the store and headed to the drop off point fueled with a sense of pride and purpose. I am not a big church goer and was not familiar with that church by name, but I knew the area and was sure I would find it without a problem.\r\n\r\nWhen I got into this area of town, I noticed signs, traffic and people in masks and I was sure I had found the spot. As I pulled close, I saw a man directing traffic and asked if the lines were for the food bank at the church.\r\n\r\nHe told me it was. I asked how to get in line and he directed me to pull around the block. I did.\r\n\r\nAbout halfway around the block, it was bumper-to-bumper traffic. I was inspired and felt a surge of pride in the people of my little town and the unity in our shared cause. I continued creeping along and slowly came to the intersection where a long line of cars let me in. I was now in the homestretch heading to the church.\r\n\r\nA few hundred yards before the entrance, there was a woman in a mask who handed me a sheet of paper as she directed me across a lot toward the church entrance. I read the sheet of paper and was stunned.\r\n\r\nThe sheet of paper informed me that I was in a line for food box distribution and the traffic was caused by people picking up food, not dropping it off.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt took a minute for me to process the magnitude of my misunderstanding.\r\n\r\nI came up to the man who had originally directed me around the block and asked for clarity. He reinforced this location was a distribution point. We apologized to one another over our mutual confusion and he directed me to head back down the main street where I had seen the long line of cars.\r\n\r\nFrom this perspective, I could see that the line went on for as far as I could see. There were dozens of cars in the pickup line.\r\n\r\nThe other church was along the same route on the same street, and I felt disoriented as I headed the other direction passing car after car.\r\n\r\nWhen I got to the drop-off point, I pulled right in. There were several volunteers ready to help me unload my bags and load them into their donation van. They thanked me, I thanked them and as I left, I continued past that line of people collecting their family food boxes. It was a mile long, in my small town.\r\n\r\nI read later that this was a part of a larger food box project and these boxes were available for (only) the first 1,000 families. I also learned that the food charity that I was donating to does their own family box distribution once a month and five pallets of food are distributed in three hours each time. This is in addition to their daily operations and these other donation sites.\r\n\r\nUntil I witnessed this first-hand, there was simply no way for me to comprehend it. The magnitude of the cause in today’s world is almost overwhelming. The need has always been there and after many months of Covid and disruption, more members of our community than ever are hungry.\r\n\r\nSince Saturday morning, the guilt I have felt for my lack of understanding has been replaced with a determination to focus on how I can be a part of the solution.\r\n\r\nI encourage everyone to please do what you can, wherever you live in the world.\r\n\r\nIt is time for us to come together as a community in more ways than ever. The next time (and every time) you go shopping grab an extra can of something and once a week drop it by your favorite local food charity.\r\n\r\nIf you are inspired to do even more, please reach out to me. Let’s share and combine our ideas and passion and together, develop sustainable, long-term solutions for eliminating hunger in our own backyard.\r\n\r\n<em>Andrew McNeil is a writer, public speaker, development coach, self-taught chef and U.S. Army veteran. He can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:andrew_mcneil@hotmail.com\">andrew_mcneil@hotmail.com</a>.</em>', 'Putting hunger front and center for me', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'putting-hunger-front-and-center-for-me', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:02:59', '2020-10-21 16:02:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46494', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46496, 4, '2020-10-21 12:04:43', '2020-10-21 16:04:43', '<strong>By Scott Graber</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is Saturday, Oct. 10, and it is early.\r\n\r\nThis morning there is no newspaper — no Gazette or Wall Street Journal — and one is left with one’s imagination. But more and more one’s imagination can’t anticipate what has happened overnight. One’s imagination can’t believe the news that six armed men would plan to kidnap a sitting Governor; or a sitting President would say, if he lost, “I’m not leaving.”\r\n\r\nEvery morning we are faced with news that is unimaginable, well beyond our scope of anticipation. We read (or hear) a story that sounds like the plot for a “thriller” — or something from John Grisham or Aaron Sorkin.\r\n\r\nEvery morning we hear the word “unprecedented” and the same tired descriptors we heard the day before. It’s as if our journalists no longer have adjectives and adverbs that can explain the developing situation.\r\n\r\nBut every now and then someone will appear on television (or in print) and say something that sounds logical, something that seems to make sense in this time of fantasy and fiction. For me that happened last night.\r\n\r\nLast night Jon Meacham was a guest on a news program and was asked one of those “what do you make of the ongoing abomination” kind of questions favored by many journalists who cannot formulate an actual question. Meacham, a writer and historian, went back 70 years to Joe McCarthy.\r\n\r\nFor those of you too young to remember Joe McCarthy — I myself was 6 — he was a Senator who was around when Communism was a growing menace throughout the world. McCarthy decided there were card-carrying Communists employed in the U.S. government and he and others (notably Roy Cohn) decided to expose them.\r\n\r\nMcCarthy was relentless in his prosecution, and reckless, and it is widely accepted that many of his accusations were false and many reputations were ruined at his Senate hearings. Notwithstanding Korea and the continuing Cold War, McCarthy was eventually branded as a publicity-seeking bully who traded in fear and fabrication.\r\n\r\nMeacham said that in spite of history’s verdict on McCarthy, that 40 percent of Americans still believed his theory about a government full of secret communists. Meacham pointed out that this 40 percent was remarkably close to the percentage who currently believe that Donald Trump is worthy of re-election.\r\n\r\nMeacham went on to say that the days of broad consensus — when 80 percent of the adult population agree on a single, overarching philosophy — are gone. He said that it is time to accept the idea that 40 percent of the population will always be standing outside the gates waving their flags, raising a clenched fist and (in some states) carrying AR-15s.\r\n\r\nMeacham pointed out that there have been times when there was broad-based agreement — pointing to landslide victories by Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon — but the new normal will be the 40 percent who profoundly disagree with the sitting President and his or her philosophy of governance. Meacham said landslide elections will be rare; that close, divided elections will become the norm.\r\n\r\nNo doubt the well-worn chestnut — “What unites us is much bigger than what divides us” — will still be spoken by those who aspire to office; but the reality is a stark divide on the issues of abortion, universal health care, climate change and whether or not we’re going to welcome immigrants into our fractured landscape.\r\n\r\nIt is hard to imagine that we would actually go to war (with each other) over abortion. We did fight a civil war over the question of slavery, but it’s hard to imagine an internal shoot-out over immigration or climate change. But the accusations in the run-up to the Civil War were not that far removed from the “Godless,” “baby killer,” “liar,” “traitor” invective that we hear today.\r\n\r\nAs I sat and listened to Meacham, my heart began to hurt and I was ready to depart Meacham\'s commentary for football. Then, as I changed the channel, I saw David Beasley had won the Nobel Prize.\r\n\r\nSome of you may remember that David Beasley was once South Carolina’s young, rising star Governor. But Beasley did not like gambling and, incredibly, decided the Confederate flag should be removed from atop the State House. For these beliefs Beasley was banished from South Carolina politics.\r\n\r\nBut Beasley, like Jimmy Carter, had a second act. In Beasley’s case it was the World Food Organization. And that second act, and the acquisition of the Nobel Prize for his organization, made me proud of this beleaguered state and my anguished country.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>', 'Sometimes, you just have to wait for the second act', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sometimes-you-just-have-to-wait-for-the-second-act', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:04:43', '2020-10-21 16:04:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46496', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46498, 4, '2020-10-21 12:11:08', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'From staff reports\n\nRiverview Charter School\n\nis now taking nominations for\n\nits Board of Directors.\n\nThe Nominating Committee\n\nwill be charged to elect a\n\ntotal of five board members,\n\neach to serve a two-year term\n\nfrom January 2021 to December\n\n2022.\n\nSix current Board members\n\nwill be returning to serve the\n\nsecond year of their two-year\n\nterms.\n\nIn order to be most effective,\n\nthe board needs a\n\nbreadth and depth of experience\n\nand specific skills in\n\neducation, facilities, finance,\n\nfundraising, legal, business,\n\nhuman resources, public relations\n\nand marketing and\n\nprevious governance experience\n\n(non-profit or corporate).\n\nFor information about the\n\nRiverview Charter School’s\n\nBoard of Directors, visit\n\nhttps://riverviewcharterscho\n\no l . o rg/people-programs/\n\nboard-of-directors/.\n\nThe 2021 nomination\n\nforms can be found on the\n\nschool’s website, as well.\n\nFor self-nominating, visit\n\nhttps://bit.ly/2Tdqa4c. For\n\nthe 2021 nomination form\n\nto nominate someone else,\n\nvisit https://bit.ly/34dMZeI.\n\nHard copies of nomination\n\nforms are also available in the\n\nschool’s front office.\n\nNominations are due at 6\n\np.m. Monday, Nov. 9.\n\nFor more information,\n\ncontact Riverview Board of\n\nDirectors Chairman Mary\n\nJordan Lempesis at mjlempesis@\n\nriverviewcharterschool.', 'Riverview Charter taking nominations for Board of Directors', '', 'draft', 'closed', 'closed', '', '', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:11:08', '2020-10-21 16:11:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46498', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46669, 4, '2020-10-28 13:48:56', '2020-10-28 17:48:56', '<strong>By LOLITA HUCKABY\r\n\r\nWho’s zooming who?</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/lolita.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-44839 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/lolita-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"235\"></a>BEAUFORT<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;–&nbsp;</span>The battle of the masks continues with those opposed to the pretty much non-enforceable mask restrictions flooding zoom meetings and the social media with their objections.\r\n\r\nIn an effort to encourage social distancing, Beaufort County governing bodies for the last six months have been meeting via online technology, primarily the Zoom platform. Some people love it; others hate it.\r\n\r\nBut the overall impact, based on looking at the number of viewers watching, more people are keeping an eye on their government in operation than before.\r\n\r\nThere have been humorous moments as the elected officials, just like the rest of us mortals, experience a learning curve on the new technology. Some members seemed to forget they were online as they answered telephones, spoke to their spouses off-screen, lectured their pets … or children.\r\n\r\nOne eight-hour county school board meeting featured a particularly irritating pen-clicking background serenade by a very irate member lecturing his fellow elected officials.\r\n\r\nOn more than one occasion, the sound of a flushing toilet has drawn a smile.\r\n\r\nBut to their credit, the chair persons have gotten better at reminding their<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>members to mute. Guess it’s too late for the presidential candidates to learn.\r\n\r\nHopefully, the virus will be behind us and our government officials can gather together in one place. For better or worse.\r\n\r\n<strong>Board of Education reprimands Smith</strong>\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT – With all the focus last week on County Administrator Ashley Jacobs’ depature, the majority of the county Board of Education “expressed their disapproval” with one of their own.\r\n\r\nBoard member William Smith was officially reprimanded for violations of board policy that involved his unscheduled visits to school facilities including at least one visit at 10:30 at night.\r\n\r\nThe board, 6-3-1, voted Smith was in “multiple violations” of the policy which says “members shall&nbsp;make official visits to schools only upon knowledge of the principal.”\r\n\r\nSmith, who represents St. Helena Island (minus Dataw Island) and much of Beaufort, has been the subject of considerable school board discussion, following four different complaints filed by school employees about his activities more than a year ago.\r\n\r\nIndividuals who filed the complaints have not been identified and Smith has declined to comment on&nbsp;the issue, referring to the advice of his attorney.\r\n\r\nSmith who is serving his first term on the school board will face re-election in 2022.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.</em>', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-17', '', '', '2020-10-28 13:48:56', '2020-10-28 17:48:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46501, 4, '2020-10-21 12:51:08', '2020-10-21 16:51:08', '<strong>Area cadets<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>named to The Citadel\'s spring 2020 dean\'s list</strong>\r\n\r\nThe dean\'s list 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.\r\n\r\nLocal cadets and students named to the dean\'s list include: Christopher Rohrer of Beaufort; Louis Walker of Beaufort; Matthew Hurtt of Beaufort; Joshua Desmore of Beaufort; Christian Najjar of Beaufort; Kenneth Spurlock of Beaufort; Ethan McKenzie of Beaufort; Ryan Henrickson of Beaufort; Ty Bouscal of Beaufort; Stephanie Childers of Beaufort; Thomas Conrad of Beaufort; Lyndsay Pires of Goose Creek.\r\n\r\n<strong>Area cadets<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>earn gold stars<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>at The Citadel</strong>\r\n\r\nGold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel\'s dean\'s list.\r\n\r\nArea cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2020 semester include: Christopher Rohrer of Beaufort; Christian Najjar of Beaufort; Ryan Henrickson of Beaufort;\r\n\r\nTy Bouscal of Beaufort; Thomas Conrad of Beaufort; and Lyndsay Pires of Goose Creek.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort’s Dwight on 2019-2020 FCSAA All-Academic Team</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Donovan Dwight was among more than 40 students from Tallahassee Community College named to the Florida College System Activities Association\'s All-Academic Team for having attained a minimum 3.30 GPA during the 2019-2020 academic year.\r\n\r\nTallahassee Community College is consistently ranked as one of the top community colleges in the nation.', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-17', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:51:08', '2020-10-21 16:51:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46503, 4, '2020-10-21 12:51:56', '2020-10-21 16:51:56', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nRiverview Charter School is now taking nominations for its Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nThe Nominating Committee will be charged to elect a total of five board members, each to serve a two-year term from January 2021 to December 2022.\r\n\r\nSix current Board members will be returning to serve the second year of their two-year terms.\r\n\r\nIn order to be most effective, the board needs a breadth and depth of experience and specific skills in education, facilities, finance, fundraising, legal, business, human resources, public relations and marketing and previous governance experience (non-profit or corporate).\r\n\r\nFor information about the Riverview Charter School’s Board of Directors, visit https://riverviewcharterschool.org/people-programs/board-of-directors/.\r\n\r\nThe 2021 nomination forms can be found on the school’s website, as well. For self-nominating, visit https://bit.ly/2Tdqa4c. For the 2021 nomination form to nominate someone else, visit https://bit.ly/34dMZeI.\r\n\r\nHard copies of nomination forms are also available in the school’s front office.\r\n\r\nNominations are due at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Riverview Board of Directors Chairman Mary Jordan Lempesis at mjlempesis@river', 'Riverview Charter taking nominations for Board of Directors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'riverview-charter-taking-nominations-for-board-of-directors', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:51:56', '2020-10-21 16:51:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46503', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46505, 4, '2020-10-21 12:53:58', '2020-10-21 16:53:58', 'Whale Branch spoiled Senior Night at Cross on Friday and walked away with the Region 7-1A title in the process, beating the Trojans 33-14.\r\n\r\nJoseph Hicks powered the Warriors’ ground game with 202 yards and three TDs on just 11 carries, and Jaylen Reeves and Trenoyne Greene also found the end zone.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Trojans were able to contain Reeves, limiting him to 23 yards and a score on 10 carries, but they had no answer for Hicks. Jadon Grant added 37 yards on nine carries, and Greene broke a 39-yard touchdown on his only touch of the night.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors (4-0) wrap up region play at home against Charleston Math &amp; Science at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.', 'Hicks powers Whale Branch Warriors to region title', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hicks-powers-whale-branch-warriors-to-region-title', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:53:58', '2020-10-21 16:53:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46505', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46507, 4, '2020-10-21 12:55:15', '2020-10-21 16:55:15', 'Aaron O\'Brien, catcher for the Red Snappers, can’t reach the ball in time as Mark Bernhard of the Royals scores during the third inning Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Burton Wells Athletic Complex. The Royals went on to win the game 10-4. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'AND A RUN SCORES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'and-a-run-scores', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:55:15', '2020-10-21 16:55:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46507', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46509, 4, '2020-10-21 12:57:13', '2020-10-21 16:57:13', 'The Blackshear-Peduzzi Express took a series to get up to speed Friday night, but once it got going, there was no stopping it.\r\n\r\nJace Blackshear rushed for two touchdowns and tossed three TDs, including two to homecoming king JP Peduzzi, who also added a rushing touchdown in Hilton Head Christian Academy’s 42-14 rout of visiting John Paul II.\r\n\r\nThe undefeated Eagles went three-and-out on their first offensive series, sandwiched between two promising JPII drives that ended with a fumbled option pitch and a fourth-down stop, giving the Golden Warriors hope that they could hang with the region frontrunners.\r\n\r\nThen Peduzzi lined up at quarterback and took off on a scramble, breaking tackles on his way to a 61-yard scamper that set up his 3-yard TD plunge a couple plays later. The train really got rolling in the second quarter, as the Eagles scored four touchdowns in an eight-minute span to put it out of reach.\r\n\r\nBlackshear started the outburst with a 30-yard TD run, then threw touchdown passes on three straight drives, hitting Cameron Strickland for a score before twice connecting with Peduzzi. The Eagles put it away for good with a quick scoring drive coming out of the half, as Blackshear returned the opening kickoff past midfield and took an option pitch from Peduzzi around the right end to cap off the drive.\r\n\r\nThe Golden Warriors scored a pair of late touchdowns, as Jeremiah Young floated at TD pass to Jackson Ogden and Christian Tilton threw a jump ball to the end zone that towering receiver Malone Kinard-Huisinger went up and snagged for a score.\r\n\r\nHHCA’s defense was dominant after bending but not breaking on the first two possessions, holding Young to 56 yards on 15 carries and allowing only five completed passes. Austin McIntosh had 16 carries for 63 yards for JPII, and Kinard-Huisinger had two catches for 67 yards and a score.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles were flawless on special teams, as well, as first-year kicker Logan Harsta was 6-for-6 on PATs.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles (7-0, 3-0) can wrap up the region title with a win at Beaufort Academy next Friday. JPII (2-5, 1-2) travels to Hilton Head Prep next Friday with a playoff spot on the line.', 'HHCA hammers JPII for 7-0 start', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hhca-hammers-jpii-for-7-0-start', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:57:13', '2020-10-21 16:57:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46509', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46511, 4, '2020-10-21 12:58:23', '2020-10-21 16:58:23', 'Beaufort Academy led local girls teams with a fifth-place finish in the 2A-1A meet, narrowly edging sixth-place Hilton Head Christian Academy at the SCISA State Championships on Saturday.\r\n\r\nBA’s Kaylee Bartholomew finished second in the 100 breaststroke, and teammate Emma Dinkins was third in the 100 free. HHCA’s relay team of Addeline Lentz, Emmelia Lentz, Lilly Parker, and Hadley Helmstetter placed second in the 200 free relay.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep’s Sterling Burd won the girls 200 and 500 freestyle titles for the fifth consecutive year, and Hilton Head Christian Academy’s Caleb Eidson also won two events with state-record times to highlight the local contingent of swimmers.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nEidson won the 50 and 100 freestyle titles and Jack Ussery won the 100 breaststroke and finished second in the 500 free to lead the HHCA boys to a third-place finish in SCISA Class 2A-1A. Ussery and Caleb Eidson also teamed up with Levi Eidson and JP Reed to place third in the 200 free relay.\r\n\r\nBurd capped her outstanding career with another dominant performance in the freestyle events, and Mark Lofye was third in the boys 500 free to lead HHP, which placed eighth in the girls standings and 11th in boys', 'BA girls fifth at SCISA swim meet', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ba-girls-fifth-at-scisa-swim-meet', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:58:23', '2020-10-21 16:58:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46513, 4, '2020-10-21 12:59:15', '2020-10-21 16:59:15', 'Bluffton’s girls came in second behind James Island, and May River’s Anya Arroyo was the individual runner-up at the Region 7-4A cross country meet Wednesday at Habersham.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nLed by individual champ Hannah Vroon, who sped around the 5K course in 17:55, James Island raced to the team title with a score of 40 points, holding off the Bobcats (56) and Sharks (64).\r\n\r\nArroyo was across the line second in 18:33, followed by Beaufort High’s Charlize Antia (19:21).\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats boasted four of the next eight finishers with freshman Ava Gerschutz (20:04) leading the way in fifth. Seventh-grader Aubrey Sampson (20:33) was ninth, while Penelope Roman (20:43) and Kaitlyn McDonagh (20:47) rounded out the top 12 to lead Bluffton to the runner-up finish.\r\n\r\nMay River’s Caroline Stickler (20:17) and Victoria Sosa (20:27) finished seventh and eighth, and Beaufort’s Anna Brown (20:43) finished 10th.', 'BHS’ Antia 3rd at region XC meet', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bhs-antia-3rd-at-region-xc-meet', '', '', '2020-10-21 12:59:15', '2020-10-21 16:59:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46513', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46515, 4, '2020-10-21 13:00:06', '2020-10-21 17:00:06', 'Beaufort High’s Nash Mills edged May River’s Colin Keck at the finish line, but the Sharks nipped the Eagles in the team standings at the Region 7-4A cross country meet Wednesday in Habersham.\r\n\r\nMills clipped Keck by seven-tenths of a second to win the individual crown with a time of 16:05.16, but May River boasted four of the top eight finishers and finished with 37 points, edging the Eagles by nine points for the team title.\r\n\r\nArmando Macias Jimenez finished fourth in 16:20 to lead Bluffton to a third-place finish.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis figures to be the first of three head-to-head battles between the Sharks and Eagles, who will square off again at the Lower State qualifier Oct. 30 in Chapin and the Class 4A state championships Nov. 7.\r\n\r\nMay River had the upper hand this time thanks to Keck’s runner-up finish and the trio of Jaxon Beebe, Mills Campbell, and Sean Hamby coming across sixth, seventh, and eighth. Cohen MacDonald (17:12) rounded out the Sharks’ scoring in 14th.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Connor Eby was fifth in 16:29, but the Eagles have some work to do to catch the 2019 Class 3A state champion Sharks. Beaufort’s next finisher was seventh-grader Gavin Moore (17:11) in 12th, with recent Georgetown commit Marlon Belden (17:12) right behind in 13th as last year’s Class 4A state runner-up continues to work his way back from an injury. Joseph Patterson (17:13) was also in a tight pack of four runners who finished within two seconds of one another for 12th through 15th place.\r\n\r\nHilton Head High finished sixth in the seven-team meet, but junior Nick Gariti cracked the top 10 with a time of 16:59.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Eagles’ Mills captures region XC title', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-mills-captures-region-xc-title', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:00:06', '2020-10-21 17:00:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46515', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46517, 4, '2020-10-21 13:02:43', '2020-10-21 17:02:43', '<strong>By Gabriel Jenkins</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>LowcoSports.com\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High Eagles continued their dominant play on both sides of the ball in a 47-7 win over the visiting Bluffton Bobcats on Friday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles came out establishing the run game with the running back duo of Jaylin Houseal and Amariee Morris rumbling down the field putting up points for the Eagles. The Eagles defense continued to be a strong force at the line of scrimmage, like they’ve been all season with the help of Eamon Smalls, Alvin Wilson, Jeramiah Simmons, and Theo Washington disrupting the Bobcats’ backfield the entire night.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles offense set the tone for the game with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Haley to wide receiver Kacy Fields, which was the spark that ignited the dynamic Eagles offense. The defense came out with an immediate three-and-out, forcing the Bobcats to give the ball back to the Eagles.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Eagles rumbled past midfield field and ended the drive with a 44-yard pass from Haley to Fields to make the score 14-0 midway through the second quarter, and the&nbsp;Eagles’ defense managed to quickly get the offense back on the field.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s offense was ready to attack, driving the ball down the field to end with a 20-yard pass from Haley to Rhogue Wallace for a toe-tap touchdown that made the score 21-0 early in the second quarter. Haley finished the game with 132 yards passing to go with three touchdowns.\r\n\r\nThe Bobcats came back on the field and tried to get something started on offense and just couldn’t get anything done. A strip sack from Wilson was recovered by Bluffton, but the Eagles forced another punt and the snap sailed high and went out of bounds for a safety to make it 23-0.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles offense continued to relentlessly pound its way down the field to finish the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run from Houseal and a 30-0 lead midway through the second quarter. Houseal finished the night with 12 rushes for 111 yards and a TD. The eagles got another chance to score shortly after that but settled for a field goal from Joe Caparola.\r\n\r\nMorris carried in two more touchdowns to cap the scoring and finished the night with 12 rushes for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Bobcats finally got on the board with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Max Vonhohenstraeten to Jaylin Linder to cap the scoring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nNow the Eagles (3-0) will face off against visiting Colleton County (2-1) for another region game. They can clinch a playoff spot with a win. The Bobcats (0-4) host James Island next Friday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>Above Beaufort High’s running back, Amariee Morris, tries to break free form a would be Bluffton tackler Friday night (10/16). The Eagles went on to win the contest 47-7 to improve their record to 3-0.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>', 'Eagles breeze by Bobcats to remain undefeated', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-breeze-by-bobcats-to-remain-undefeated', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:11:28', '2020-10-21 17:11:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46517', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46519, 4, '2020-10-21 13:10:10', '2020-10-21 17:10:10', '<strong>By Brackin Lambert\r\nPhoto by Josie Fent&nbsp;</strong>\r\n\r\nLaiani McCullough collected 16 kills and Caroline Malphrus added 12 as the Battery Creek volleyball team defeated visiting Wade Hampton 3-2 for Senior Night in a non-region match Tuesday at the Palace.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek used a strong attack to win the first two sets, but the Red Devils fought back to claim the next two frames to set up a showdown in the final set before the Dolphins held on for a 25-20, 28-26, 22-25, 19-25, 15-10 victory.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins opened the scoring with a combination of aces and kills. Back-to-back kills from Malphrus put the score at 12-5, forcing the Red Devils to take their first timeout. Creek’s lead was as large as eight before a 5-0 Wade Hampton run forced a timeout from the Dolphins at 16-12. Wade Hampton tied the score at 17, but Battery Creek rattled off two separate 3-0 runs to win the set 25-20.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBoth teams exchanged points throughout most of frame No. 2 as neither team could gain control. After consecutive attacking errors and receiving errors, the Red Devils finally took control at the 17-13 mark. Following a short comeback that brought the Dolphins back to within two, Wade Hampton regained a four-point advantage with multiple attacking errors. Battery Creek tied the set at 21 and took its first lead on the next point. Emonee Johnson collected back-to-back aces giving BCHS a two-point lead. Malphrus and Myra Smith picked up consecutive kills to end the set in the Dolphins favor.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nFrame No. 3 began much like the second with both teams exchanging points early on. Wade Hampton took control by going on a 6-0 run, forcing a Dolphin timeout. BCHS cut the lead down to two, but an attacking error from Crosby gave the set to the Red Devils.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWade Hampton took an early lead in stanza No. 4, increasing their lead to as large as six, forcing a timeout at 19-13. The Dolphins rallied to trim the lead down to three but were unable to make the comeback as the Red Devils took the set.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins came out of the gates firing in the final frame, jumping out to a 7-3 lead, and Johnson recorded an ace to extend the lead to six. After the Red Devils committed an attacking error, McCullough served up an ace, setting up match point. Wade Hampton was called for a double touch, giving the Dolphins the win.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'Creek celebrates Senior Night with 5-set win', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'creek-celebrates-senior-night-with-5-set-win', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:10:10', '2020-10-21 17:10:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46519', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46522, 4, '2020-10-21 13:14:37', '2020-10-21 17:14:37', 'We all want our kids to feel happiness, to experience success, and to be excited about life. However, if we want our children to be truly happy in the world, then they have to learn how to function within it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUsing strategies to keep our children constantly content 100% of the time robs them of the ability to adjust, cope, and self-soothe. These three skills are part of every content adult’s toolkit. So, how do we get our children to cope with reality or the fact that the world often says “no” when we long for something?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDeborah Ann Davis, award-winning author, parenting skills coach, mother, and former high school educator of 20+ years offers a adjustment tips on how parents can help teach their child how to adjust, cope, and self-soothe in any situation:\r\n\r\nIf you want your child to handle disappointment eloquently, it’s not automatic. You actually have to train them to change their habits and reactions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHere’s a simple strategy for you to share with them ahead of time:\r\n\r\n1. Say to them, “Sometimes you get what you want, and sometimes you don’t get what you want. When you don’t get what you want, it may feel bad, but that’s okay. You’ll be all right. And you may get your way next time!”\r\n\r\n2. Then, in the following days, pick out several moments when they want something easy, and say, “Sometimes you get what you want, and sometimes you don’t get what you want. This is one of those times when you’re getting what you want.”<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nYou can plan for these moments— when they want to wear mismatched socks, or want more broccoli, or want to move furniture to make a fort. Capitalize on things you were already willing to say “yes” to anyway.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n3. Repeat it. Say it as many times as you can. Calm repetition is your friend! You will be laying the groundwork for the next inevitable disappointing “no”. As each situation rears its ugly head, you’ll be ready. It may feel forced or awkward to you to repeat the same thing, but for them it will feel familiar (perhaps annoying at times, but familiar).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIf you are first employing this strategy with a tween or teen, your training must also undo her old habits and expectations. But, don’t worry. As long as you are consistent, the learning curve will be shorter.\r\n\r\nEmail your questions/issues to<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>info@DeborahAnnDavis.com\r\n\r\n<em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em>', 'HOW TO HELP KIDS COPE WITH REALITY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-to-help-kids-cope-with-reality', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:14:37', '2020-10-21 17:14:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46522', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(46524, 4, '2020-10-21 13:17:04', '2020-10-21 17:17:04', '<strong>By Deborah Balzer</strong>\r\n\r\nProper ventilation in your living area may prevent illnesses and reduce transmission of viruses. But can portable air cleaners and purifiers fight COVID-19? Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, says that they generally can.\r\n\r\n\"The more air exchanges and the cleaner the air, the lower the risk,\" says Dr. Poland. \"By itself, it\'s not satisfactory, so what we\'re doing, as we\'ve talked about over the months, is we\'re layering protections. Let\'s be sure the air in our home, if we\'re having people to our home, is as safe as it can be. That means a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter.\"\r\n\r\nYou don\'t have to spend a great deal of money to purchase a quality high-efficiency particulate air filter. Portable air filters are designed to filter the air in a single room, though they cannot remove all air contaminants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nDr. Poland states, \"The virus is not expelled on its own. The virus has to attach to something. A microscopic piece of mucus, a piece of dust in the environment — that\'s how it travels. A HEPA filter catches those and holds them there. It does mean you that you have to change your filter at appropriate intervals.\"\r\n\r\nThe filter does not kill the virus, but rather it exchanges clean air more rapidly to get rid of the virus, says Dr. Poland.\r\n\r\n\"With a HEPA filter, it\'s being attached electrostatically to the filter itself so that it cannot then circulate in the air, which is why changing the filters and changing them properly is so important,\" says Dr. Poland.\r\n\r\nUsing air purifiers and filters may be one more tool to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, along with continued face-masking when with others, social distancing and using hand sanitizers.\r\n\r\nHere are some tips on how to use a portable air filter:\r\n\r\nPlace the air cleaner in the room that you spend the most time in or where vulnerable people spend the most time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nTo reduce risks of airborne transmission, direct the airflow of the air cleaner so that is does not blow directly from one person to another.\r\n\r\nGetting your flu vaccination this season is another important part of the plan to protect yourself and your family, says Dr. Poland.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n“Influenza vaccines are very safe, and are moderately effective,” says Dr. Poland. “It will decrease your own anxiety about what these respiratory symptoms may mean. It will prevent you from going into quarantine. And it will prevent a surge demand on the medical system, which is important for somebody who may actually have COVID-19 rather than influenza.”\r\n\r\n<em>SOURCE: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-a-home-air-purifier-system-protect-you-against-covid-19/</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific understanding, along with guidelines and recommendations, may have changed since the original publication date.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>\r\n\r\n<em>For more information and all your COVID-19 coverage, go to the Mayo Clinic News Network and mayoclinic.org.\r\n\r\n</em>\r\n<blockquote>Portable air cleaners may be particularly helpful when additional ventilation with outdoor air is not possible without compromising indoor comfort (temperature or humidity), or when outdoor air pollution is high.\r\n\r\n<b>Caution: </b>The use of air cleaners alone cannot ensure adequate air quality, particularly where significant pollutant sources are present and ventilation is insufficient. Read EPA’s “Guide to air cleaners in the home\" (PDF).\r\n\r\n<em>SOURCE: https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/air-cleaners-hvac-filters-and-coronavirus-covid-19\r\n\r\nExclusive content from CARE Magazine.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>&nbsp;</em></blockquote>', 'Can a home air purifier system protect you against COVID-19?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'can-a-home-air-purifier-system-protect-you-against-covid-19', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:17:04', '2020-10-21 17:17:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46524', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46526, 4, '2020-10-21 13:19:53', '2020-10-21 17:19:53', '<strong>Meet artists Pamela Corwin &amp; Mark S. Holland</strong>\r\n\r\n4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, Mystic Osprey Fine Art Gallery, Habersham Marketplace. Come and visit Mystic Osprey Fine Art Gallery to meet two gifted artists, Pamela Corwin and Mark S. Holland. Corwin is a South Carolina wildlife and fisheries biologist focusing on American Shad and Striped Bass. Corwin’s work is wildlife and outdoors related, and as her artistic voice developed, she became known in the biology community as the “Artistic Biologist.” Holland’s oils of woodland and wetlands scenes on wood panels look as if John Audubon had a long afternoon tipple with Lewis Carroll.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort High School Hackers Scramble Tournament</strong>\r\n\r\n8:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, Olde Beaufort Golf Course, Lady’s Island. Shotgun start, 3-person teams. Prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Straightest Drive. Hole-In-One Contest features a new golf cart courtesy of Beaufort Carts. Tournament benefits the Beaufort High Girls Golf, Wrestling, and Softball teams. Eagles Tournament Sponsorships are $750, Hole-in-one Gold Sponsorships are $500, threesomes are $225, Single Hole/Hole-in-one Silver Sponsorships are $125 and individual golfer registrations are $75. Register at https://bit.ly/3kXywJf.\r\n\r\n<strong>GOP Get Out<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>The Vote<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Tailgate Rally</strong>\r\n\r\n2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, GOP headquarters, 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 11, Ridgeland. All Beaufort County Republican Clubs will be participating, and GOP candidates for locals offices will be speaking.\r\n\r\nThere will be music and giveaways, a raffle, a sing-a-long and a GOP dress your kids picture. Bring folding chairs and refreshments. Candidates and clubs call 843-608-3214 to reserve a speaking and tailgate spot. For more information, email bcrpscgop@gmail.com or call or text 843-608-3214.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hocus Pocus on Screen on Green</strong>\r\n\r\n6-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 205 Main Street in Hardeeville. The City of Hardeeville Parks, Recreation &amp; Tourism Department is hosting a COVID friendly Screen on the Green Movie screening of Hocus Pocus as well as a socially distanced Costume Contest. The Drive-in Movie is a free event for the community. There will be prizes for the winners of the Costume Contest for ages 0-4, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-and-older. The event will be held behind City Hall. For more information, call the Hardeeville Parks, Recreation &amp; Tourism Department at 843-784-2231.\r\n\r\n<strong>City of Beaufort Community Halloween Celebration</strong>\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort and a host of sponsors invite everyone to participate in a series of safe, and fun activities to celebrate Halloween and show off Beaufort spirit.\r\n\r\nThrough Friday, Oct. 30, Virtual Costume Contest and Virtual Pumpkin Contest. Participants can submit photos to enter to win prizes based on people’s choice voting. Photo entries for the two contests are being accepted now events@cityofbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n2-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, Washington Street. Park, Pigeon Point Park, Southside Park and Waterfront Park, Drive-thru Trick-o-Treat, while supplies last. Detailed information and links to sponsors are available via the City’s event page: https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/311/City-Sponsored-Events.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pat Conroy Literary Festival</strong>\r\n\r\nThursday-Sunday, Nov. 5–8 in a virtual setting. This year’s festival will be held as a series of live-streamed author presentations and panel discussions, online writing workshops, exhibits, and virtual tours. The 2020 festival will be highlighted by appearances by Brad Taylor, former U.S. Army Special Forces officer and now the New York Times best-selling author of the Pike Logan thriller series; Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award-winning artist Mary Whyte, author of We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America; and, from A Measure of Belonging: Twenty-One Writers of Color on the New American South, editor Cinelle Barnes and contributing writers Latria Graham and Gary Jackson. Registration for festival programs and workshops is open through the festival’s Facebook page (Facebook.com/PatConroyFestival), website (PatConroyLiteraryFestival.org), and — for workshops — Eventbrite page (PatConroyLiteraryCenter.Eventbrite.com).\r\n\r\n<strong>Habersham Southern Living Showcase Home tours</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Wednesday to Sunday, Nov. 4 through Dec. 27 (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays), 10 North Loudon Street, Habersham. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale at SouthernLivingShowcase.com. A portion of all ticket sales goes to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice (www.focHospice.org). Allen Patterson Builders, Habersham Land Company and K. Lo Designs announce the completion and opening of “The Loudon,” built with innovative quality, functionality, and an elevated interior design featuring the iconic colors and textures of the Lowcountry. For more information about the partners and tours, visit SouthernLivingShowcase.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Maye River Quilters Guild</strong>\r\n\r\n10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, via ZOOM. Membership forms are available on the website for those interested in joining. For meeting dates and times, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com or call 843-530-1244.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bluffton Artisan Market</strong>\r\n\r\n1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Southern Barrel parking lot, Buckwalter Plaza, Bluffton. There will also be a two-day Christmas market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28. An open-air shopping event with live music that features local makers. Vendor registration for booths is $45 per market for early registration before Aug. 31, $55 for late registration; and $30 per market for Lowcountry Made members. To register, visit lcmade.com.', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-27', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:19:53', '2020-10-21 17:19:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46526', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46528, 4, '2020-10-21 13:22:37', '2020-10-21 17:22:37', 'It happens every election year.\r\n\r\nNo, it’s not the long lines to vote or debates on TV. It’s election signs that seem to vanish in thin air or at least under the cover of darkness.\r\n\r\nBut did you know it is illegal to “deface, vandalize, tamper with, or remove”a lawfully placed political campaign sign?\r\n\r\nIt’s true and according to South Carolina state law it’s a misdemeanor that comes with a fine of up to $100 orpossibly jail time.\r\n\r\n<em>–Mindy Lucas</em>', 'Stealing your neighbor’s yard sign is illegal', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'stealing-your-neighbors-yard-sign-is-illegal', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:22:37', '2020-10-21 17:22:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46528', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46530, 4, '2020-10-21 13:24:19', '2020-10-21 17:24:19', 'The final presidential debate is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Belmont University in Nashville.\r\n\r\nThe live, 90-minute-long event will air on most major news stations at 9 p.m., that is if both candidates agree to go forward.\r\n\r\nThe Commission on Presidential Debates announcedMonday night that it will mute&nbsp;President Trump’s and Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s microphone while the other is speaking and so far, both candidates have agreed to the new rules, according to various news reports.\r\n\r\nThe debate will be broken up into six 15-minute segments and each candidate will havetwo minutes to speak uninterrupted at the start of each segment.\r\n\r\n<em>–Mindy Lucas </em>', 'Final presidential debate set for Thursday night', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'final-presidential-debate-set-for-thursday-night', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:24:19', '2020-10-21 17:24:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46530', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46532, 4, '2020-10-21 13:25:39', '2020-10-21 17:25:39', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nUnited Way of the Lowcountry is partnering with Toys for Tots, Agape Family Life Center, Antioch Educational Center, Bluffton Self Help, Deep Well Project, Love House Ministries and The Salvation Army again this year for Operation Holiday Heroes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThis initiative is a two-county collaboration to assure that every child and family in need throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties has toys and food this Christmas.\r\n\r\nThose in need of Christmas assistance will need to register. However, registration dates, times, and requirements are different at each participating organization.\r\n\r\nRegistration at the Salvation Army will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 30 at 2505 North Street in Beaufort. Those requesting assistance will need to bring a valid photo ID or ITIN card, proof of residence (lease or electric bill), birth certificate for all children younger than the age of 12, DSS Benefits report is helpful, custody papers if raising grandchildren, nieces/nephews, or foster children as well as all current income and expenses.\r\n\r\nAll locations will be following the CDC’s guidelines and practicing Social Distancing. All registrants, volunteers and employees will be required to wear masks at Registration Sites. For indoor registrations, one person per family is allowed only. No children will be allowed at registration sites. Please contact individual site for additional information.\r\n\r\nMore information available on the United Way of the Lowcountry website at <a href=\"http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001bASScqRTuWShi-aYy-mtm79vw8elMF2oejeC2LVxMV00TuQ-QcMOCmarRY8MUhrxdpDdxVTj2NJddiYYlj2qwOYSth98E5MKKmXT3-S3kYp47GlwKHPG0QmKx3H0xxfnYEGm-OiDCjiQFtSdjqRK2w==&amp;c=1RFm1YTLoRKB0xmKBbrVYga63wbEwewDP9VIVjvElRlILZWrYl5T8w==&amp;ch=8FUlYmTpV1qOUbUOBpasd71N2OykswoNQpvXJts8L9s5898yBUT1ZA==\">www.uwlowcountry.org</a>.', 'Registration for Operation Holiday Heroes under way', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'registration-for-operation-holiday-heroes-under-way', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:25:39', '2020-10-21 17:25:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46532', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46534, 4, '2020-10-21 13:26:55', '2020-10-21 17:26:55', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Planning Department is hosting three “open house” style community meetings to provide the public an opportunity to review work prepared to date and provide feedback on the proposed County Comprehensive Plan Update.\r\n\r\nThe Comprehensive Plan is a tool used by the county to prioritize areas of growth, community services, infrastructure, economic development, housing, natural resources, cultural resources, and other elements.\r\n\r\nParticipants of these meetings will help set priorities around how the county can best accommodate growth, protect the natural environment, support economic development efforts, consider housing affordability, and promote cultural diversity. Citizen input is critical to creating a successful Comprehensive Plan, as it will shape county policies for the next 10 years.\r\n\r\nThe open house meetings will allow participants to arrive and review materials at their own pace. Strict social distancing will be enforced, including wearing of masks and maintaining six feet of separation.\r\n\r\nThe open house meetings are set as follows (please arrive when convenient for you):\r\n\r\nTuesday, Oct. 27: Burton Wells Recreation Center (Senior Center) from 4 to 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nWednesday, Oct. 28: Buckwalter Recreation Center from 4 to 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nThursday, Oct. 29: The Penn Center on St. Helena Island from 4 to 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department at 843-255-2140.', 'County hosting in-person meetings seeking input related to Comprehensive Plan update', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-hosting-in-person-meetings-seeking-input-related-to-comprehensive-plan-update', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:26:55', '2020-10-21 17:26:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46534', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46536, 4, '2020-10-21 13:29:51', '2020-10-21 17:29:51', '<strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong>\r\n\r\nA small army of volunteers converged at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Thursday, Oct. 15 to unload a truck of pumpkins. Proceeds from the pumpkin sale will go to help fund the church’s youth group.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46484\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"631\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10152020-Pumpkins-3-8373.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-46484\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10152020-Pumpkins-3-8373.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"631\" height=\"480\"></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br>Cliff Wimberly, left, carries a cart full of fresh pumpkins to be sold at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church on Thursday (10/15). Procedes from the sale will go to benefit the church’s youth group.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46486\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"435\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10152020-pumkins-1-8230.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-46486\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10152020-pumkins-1-8230.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"640\"></a> Bob Sofaly photo<br>A small army of volunteers converged at the Caretret United Methodist Church on Thursday (10/15) to unload a truck-load of pumpkins. Procedes from the sale will go to help fund the church’s youth group.[/caption]', 'PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS, EVERYWHERE PUMPKINS!', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '46536-2', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:31:44', '2020-10-21 17:31:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46536', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46540, 4, '2020-10-21 13:33:08', '2020-10-21 17:33:08', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents can now apply for a decal in order to use all county convenience centers.\r\n\r\nThese decals will be issued to county residential owners only and will be required beginning Jan. 1, 2021.\r\n\r\nThe decal system is being introduced to prevent out-of-county abuse of waste collection locations. Increased enforcement presence will be promoted to deter contractor use of county centers.\r\n\r\nOne decal will be issued per Beaufort County property owner. In addition to the physical copy, residents will receive a digital copy that will allow them to have it on their phone and for other members of their household if they are using a different vehicle.\r\n\r\nEach household will be allowed two visits per week to a convenience center.\r\n\r\nProperty owners might also consider making arrangements for individual curbside collection from a permitted waste hauler of their choice and at their own expense. A list of these haulers can be found at https://bit.ly/34dbkkP.\r\n\r\nCounty Convenience Centers will remain fully staffed and available to help residents with questions and concerns. Convenience Center staff will be checking decals confirming only Beaufort County residential property owners are using the convenience centers.\r\n\r\nThese changes come after months of evaluation, public comment, County Council input and feedback with the goal of keeping all convenience centers safe, environmentally compliant, and easily accessible, while saving county taxpayers money.\r\n\r\nFor questions, call the Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 843-255-2930.\r\n\r\n<b>HOW TO GET A DECAL</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents can now apply for a decal in order to use all county convenience centers using the online form at www.beaufortcountysc.gov/SWRDecal. Applications will also be available at all convenience centers for Beaufort County residents to fill out.', 'County Convenience Center decal applications now available', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-convenience-center-decal-applications-now-available', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:33:08', '2020-10-21 17:33:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46542, 4, '2020-10-21 13:34:47', '2020-10-21 17:34:47', 'Julia Simmons, left, plays with her new friend Carter Bernhard while their fathers were playing baseball Tuesday, Oct. 13. The two girls had never met before but struck up a friendship while playing with Play-Doh. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'BASEBALL FANS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'baseball-fans', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:34:47', '2020-10-21 17:34:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46545, 4, '2020-10-21 13:35:34', '2020-10-21 17:35:34', '<strong>County hosts Pathways Project Virtual Public Information Meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County is hosting a Virtual Public Information Meeting from Oct. 19 to Nov. 20 for sidewalks and multi-use pathways as approved in the 2018 One Cent Sales Tax Referendum to share the latest information on the program and provide citizens an opportunity to share their input on the pathways.\r\n\r\nA video is available on the website for an update on the overall program and conceptual exhibits for 14 of the 24 pathway locations are available as the 14 locations have been identified as priorities.\r\n\r\nVisit beaufortcountypenny.com/pathwaysvirtualmeeting to participate in the meeting and submit your comments on the pathways by Nov. 20.\r\n\r\nFor questions or persons requiring additional assistance due to language barriers, contact the Capital Projects Department at 843-255-2700.\r\n\r\n<strong>County spraying for mosquitoes</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial and/or ground treatments through October 23. Mosquito Control applies EPA-registered public health insecticide during ideal weather using low-flying aircraft throughout daylight hours and spray trucks from about 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please contact Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-168', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:35:34', '2020-10-21 17:35:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46545', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46547, 4, '2020-10-21 13:40:35', '2020-10-21 17:40:35', '<strong>By LOLITA HUCKABY</strong>\r\n<h4><b>Save the Woods Memorial Bridge</b></h4>\r\nBEAUFORT –&nbsp;The Woods Memorial Bridge may not have the economic impact Parris Island Marine Corps Depot has, but any talk about replacing that iconic landmark – bridge or base – always generates community debate.\r\n\r\nMayor Billy Keyserling, who will be leaving office in less than two months, quietly announced last week he’s working with Historic Beaufort Foundation on an effort to get the swing bridge added to the National Register of Historic Places.\r\n\r\nBeing on that list would make it harder, theoretically, to do away with the swing bridge that someone in authority might believe should be replaced down the road.\r\n\r\nThe designation application will take time and dollars, but Keyserling suggested a fundraising effort might be introduced to get citizens to help finance at least the application. Kind of a “put your money where your mouth is” effort for those who can’t imagine a downtown Beaufort without that bridge.\r\n<h4>BIFF will go on</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – If you’re a member of the Beaufort Film Society, this comes as no surprise, BUT the popular International Film Festival, like just about every other public event in this country, is going to be different.\r\n\r\nBFS announced earlier this month the 15th annual festival, which has drawn hundreds of film lovers, is going to be held during the week of Feb. 15-19, 2021. And attendees will be gathering – not at the old reliable USC Beaufort Center for the Arts – but at Tabby Place on Port Republic Street.\r\n\r\nMore information will be forthcoming as the event nears but you can plan on one thing – masks will be required.\r\n<h4>Follow-up on<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>Paradise Paved</h4>\r\nBEAUFORT – As a follow-up to last week’s report on the tree removal along MLK Highway, in preparation for our first Harbor Freight store, local arborist Michael Murphy, considered one of the community’s most respected tree experts, pointed out that although the city review team had approved the complete removal of trees, the owner had second thoughts and reworked the design plan to preserve 10 “significant” live oaks and a pine tree.\r\n\r\nThanks for that clarification, Michael, and thanks for the second thoughts, Graham Trask (the property owner). Not sure it soothes the soul of passing tree huggers but it’s something.\r\n\r\n<em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and a former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge. Photo by Bob Sofaly</em>\r\n\r\n<em>&nbsp;</em>', 'LOWCOUNRY LOWDOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcounry-lowdown', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:40:47', '2020-10-21 17:40:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46547', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46550, 4, '2020-10-21 13:42:34', '2020-10-21 17:42:34', '<h4>County Council right to reverse mask vote</h4>\r\nIn July, Beaufort County was awash in Coronavirus, and our community felt it. One-third of Beaufort Memorial beds were occupied with COVID-19 victims. The ICU was full of ventilated patients. And community testing results were reported in weeks, instead of crucial days necessary to limit exposure to others.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe county and city mask ordinances passed at that time resulted in a precipitous drop in COVID-19. Cases declined steadily, the number of hospitalized patients lowered dramatically, students returned to public schools in-person or following a hybrid model, and restrictions on our way of life eased perceptibly.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAs we enter the fall and holiday seasons and as activities move indoors, we will be more vulnerable to COVID-19. Without a reliable model to test and track the virus in our community, wearing masks is crucial to its containment. There is simply too much unwitting, asymptomatic spread of the virus for us to drop our guard.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWhile the Beaufort City Council, as well as the Town Councils of Port Royal and Bluffton, are to be commended for extending their community’s mandates, County Council’s hesitance to extend the countywide ordinance in the name of civil liberties was troubling.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nWe have laws that prohibit driving while intoxicated, speeding on county roads and smoking in restaurants to protect the public. If we plan to keep schools open, visit with our aging parents and avoid overwhelming our local healthcare providers, we need to protect the public from this virus, too. Universal mask wearing in our community has proven vital and effective, and it is absolutely necessary to prevent another surge.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThankfully, County Council reversed their earlier vote. Our elected officials should not underestimate the public’s willingness to keep each other safe by complying. We understand there is simply too much at stake.\r\n\r\n<em>– Dr. Stephen Larson, Chairman of Emergency Medicine, Beaufort Memorial Hospital</em>\r\n<h4>\r\nAMIkids enjoys good year thanks to Lowcountry generosity</h4>\r\nThis has been a year like no other, in so many ways. At AMIkids Beaufort, we decided early in the spring to cancel our primary annual fundraiser, our croquet picnic at Brays Island, typically held in early May.\r\n\r\nDespite canceling the event, we decided to continue to seek out friends of the program and past supporters to ask to help us raise money.\r\n\r\nWith the help of many people across the Lowcountry who gave so generously in uncertain times, we met our goal of raising $100,000. Thank you, thank you, thank you all!\r\n\r\nThat amount is close to what we have averaged in recent years with our croquet picnic and silent auction, minus our expenses. The money we raise locally stays with AMIkids Beaufort, helping with costs such as upgrades to the campus and our vocational program.\r\n\r\nOur residential program serves young men from Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton, Dorchester and Berkeley counties. The S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice offers the AMIkids option to certain offenders as an alternative to prison.\r\n\r\nAMIkids Beaufort’s campus in Dale provides not only education but numerous hands-on vocational opportunities, treatment and behavior modification. We have a nationally recognized welding program and recently launched a YouthBuild project through a federal grant to help our students learn construction skills while at AMIkids Beaufort. These combine to help the boys change from tax burdens to responsible taxpayers.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to make online donations or pledges to continue helping our local mission, visit www.amikidsbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<em>– John C. Williams, Chairman, AMIkids Beaufort Board of Trustees</em>\r\n<h4>\r\nI vote Republican because I have no choice</h4>\r\nMr. Taub\'s relentless tirades against all things conservative, Republican, or worst of all, Pro Trump, are hard to tolerate.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nClimate change, Covid-19, the economy in shambles -- are all Trump\'s fault. Not once has Mr. Taub offered his solutions to these and other \"end of the world as we know it\" events.\r\n\r\nHe has blamed anyone or anything right of center. The absolute worst however is saved for Trump and his supporters.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nHere is what He does not understand. Everyone who doesn\'t support Vice President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, liberal Supreme Court Justices, etc., is not a mindless robot relying on faith. Some of us are just terrified of the Democrat platform, liberal Judges making law, calls to disarm the law abiding, all while criminals continue to disobey the 10,000 local, state, and federal gun laws enacted, yet rarely enforced.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nI and others are afraid of the socialist and fascist ways that have been taught to the last few generations as preferable to capitalism. My wife are I are living the \"American dream.\" Just two High School grads who worked hard -- real hard -- and made good. No, Mr. Taub, I am not a faithful Trump supporter. I have seen what the Democrats have done when they call the shots and I am terrified what they will do next after after four years of Trump Mania. I vote Republican because I have no other choice.\r\n\r\n<em>– Lawrence V. Francese, Beaufort</em>', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-27', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:42:34', '2020-10-21 17:42:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46550', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46552, 4, '2020-10-21 13:44:17', '2020-10-21 17:44:17', 'On October 5, Mark Richardson took this photograph of a lone wood stork at a pond at Pleasant Point Plantation. 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.', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-news', '', '', '2020-10-21 13:45:25', '2020-10-21 17:45:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46552', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46557, 4, '2020-10-21 14:07:34', '2020-10-21 18:07:34', '<strong>By Mindy Lucas\r\nPhoto by Bob Sofaly\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nA record number of South Carolinians are voting absentee, both in person and by mail, according to S.C. Election Commission officials.\r\n\r\nIn fact, if current trends continue, more than one million voters will have voted before Election Day, the commission recently reported.\r\n\r\nWith such an unprecedented early turnout, there have been some concerns with the process. Below are just a few brought to our attention by readers:\r\n<h4><strong>Returning mail-in ballots</strong></h4>\r\nThose wanting to drop off their mailed absentee ballot at one of the county’s election offices, as opposed to mailing those in, may not realize they may still have to stand in line with those wanting to vote in person.\r\n\r\nAnd don’t forget, there are no drop boxes outside of election offices or anywhere else in the county.\r\n\r\nThat idea was first proposed by S.C. Democrats when taking up absentee voting expansion in September. However, the S.C. Senate eliminated that proposal before passing the bill to allow all voters in the state to cast absentee ballots because of the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\n\r\nSo if you want to return your mail-in ballot in person, you’ll need to go inside one of the county’s election offices to return those.\r\n\r\nA pro-tip: Voters may want to try returning those ballots to the Beaufort office between the hours of 8 and 9 a.m. or 4 and 5 p.m., said poll managers.\r\n\r\nThe office is open during that time for regular business but does not start in-person voting until 9 a.m., so if you have a ballot you’d like to drop off, you may want to try doing so during those times.\r\n<h4>Curbside voting</h4>\r\nAnother concern it seems is voting curbside and wait times for this option.\r\n\r\nBut keep in mind, voters who wish to vote curbside have to wait behind those who arrived before them – including those standing in line.\r\n\r\nWhat may be adding to the problem is that some able-bodied voters mistakenly think this option is related to the pandemic, said Chris Whitmire with the state election commission.\r\n\r\n“Some people may pull up at their polling place and see this and think, ‘That looks convenient,’ or this is a pandemic provision because it is safer since you don’t have to enter the building, and that is not what it’s for,” he said.\r\n\r\nIt’s also not a ticket to the front of the line, he said.\r\n\r\nIn fact, the law states that “any elector who, because of physical handicap or age, cannot enter the polling place in the precinct in which he is registered to vote, or is unable to stand in line to vote, may vote outside the polling place inside a vehicle in the closest available parking area …”\r\n\r\nSo voters who are able bodied, keep in mind this option is only for those who really need it.\r\n<h4>Harrison’s name left off the ballot?</h4>\r\nAnother concern that seems to be circulating on social media, is that Jaime Harrison’s name is being left off the ballot when voting a straight Democratic Party ticket.\r\n\r\nBut Whitmire said there is no indication or direct proof that this is happening.\r\n\r\n“Jaime Harrison’s name is on the ballot,” he said, adding that his office received a call from the state’s Democratic party after receiving calls from a few concerned voters.\r\n\r\nBut election officials have reviewed ballots to ensure that Harrison’s name is there.\r\n\r\nOne theory is that voters may have voted a straight party ticket, then accidentally de-selected Harrison when the screen for Senate came up, he said, not realizing they had already voted for Harrison.\r\n\r\nStill, a good of rule of thumb is to always check your ballot before taking the final step of feeding it into the scanner where it is officially counted.\r\n\r\n“That is the takeaway,” he said. “You have two checks. One is on the screen and again on the paper ballot, and if one of those is not right you can go back and fix that.”\r\n<h4>See something concerning?</h4>\r\nFinally, if you see something concerning, make sure to report any issues to a poll worker or manager.\r\n\r\nWhether it’s displaying campaign material within 200 feet of your polling place or intimidating or abusive behavior of anyone in line or outside election offices, the best thing to do is to report it immediately, Whitmire said. That way it can be addressed immediately.\r\n\r\nYou can also call the county’s registration office if you have already left but still need to reach someone with a concern. In Beaufort, that number is 843-255-6900, and in Bluffton it is 843-255-6940.\r\n\r\n<em>Above: Campaign signs seem to sprout up in the common area at Ribaut and Depot roads, all with the same message …“vote for me.” With the general election scheduled for Nov. 3, early voting in Beaufort County began Monday, Oct. 19.&nbsp;</em>', 'More than 1 million expected to vote before Election Day', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'more-than-1-million-expected-to-vote-before-election-day', '', '', '2020-10-21 14:07:34', '2020-10-21 18:07:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46683, 4, '2020-11-03 07:55:28', '2020-11-03 12:55:28', 'By MINDY LUCAS\r\n\r\n7 p.m. – Polls Closed!\r\n\r\nMartha Riley was one of the last to vote at her precinct on St. Helena Island Tuesday night.\r\n\r\nWhen she arrived to see a nearly empty parking lot, with 10 minutes left on the clock, she thought she might be too late.\r\n\r\n“I thought, ‘Where is everybody,’” she said, laughing.\r\n\r\nA United States postal worker, Riley said she had been “rushing around” all day but kept thinking she had to find time to vote. It’s important, she said, because if you don’t vote you can’t voice your opinion on anything, she said.\r\n\r\n“It feels good,\" she said. \"I had to make sure I got my vote in. It’s cool.\"\r\n\r\n6:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nPoll workers at St. Helena Island precinct 1A were marking the last half hour of a long day.\r\n\r\nWith no lines and only one or two voters trickling in, several commented on the lack of activity.\r\n\r\n“We were busy earlier in the day and thought we’d get a dinner rush but then nothing,” said poll worker Pamela Farris.\r\n\r\nThat was the case at many precincts North of the Broad – voters showed up in the first few hours of the day then the lines disappeared and voting activity died off.\r\n\r\nAs of 6:30, 410 people had voted at the precinct.\r\n\r\n1 p.m.\r\n\r\nBeaufort mayoral candidate Mike Sutton and his wife, City Councilwoman Nan Sutton, were out waving signs on the corner of Ribaut and Depot roads Tuesday afternoon.\r\n\r\nThey said they had been at it since 9 a.m. as cars drove by honking horns of encouragement.\r\n\r\n\"But I think we\'re going to knock off soon,\" Nan Sutton said.\r\n\r\nMike Sutton has served two terms on Beaufort\'s City Council and faces Stephen Murray for the city\'s top spot. Nan Sutton is not running for re-election.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46704\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mike-nan_sutton.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-46704\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mike-nan_sutton-1024x875.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"872\"></a> Mayoral candidate Mike Sutton and his wife, Nan, campaign on Election Day. Photo by Mindy Lucas[/caption]\r\n\r\n12:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nFirst-time voter Angel Holmes was determined to cast her vote on Tuesday. After going to one precinct, she was sent to Port Royal Town Hall to try and get her paperwork straightened out.\r\n\r\nWithout a photo ID she could only cast a provisional ballot, but it was enough to make her happy.\r\n\r\n“Regardless of who wins the election, you should vote because every vote does count. Your vote counts,” she said.\r\n\r\nShe was also proud to be young voter.\r\n\r\n“I don’t think you see a lot of 18-year-olds voting,” she said.\r\n\r\nAnother reason voting is important?\r\n\r\n\"Because 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone,\" she said. “A lot of people have lost jobs because of COVID, kids are not in school or not getting an education. It’s just a lot of things.\"\r\n\r\nAfter chatting for a few minutes more, she went in search for her ‘I Voted’ sticker and made sure she had one before she left.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46703\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Angel_Holmes.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-46703\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Angel_Holmes-1024x957.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"953\"></a> Angel Holmes voted for the first time in the 2020 General Election. Photo by Mindy Lucas.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNoon\r\n\r\nPort Royal resident, Edward Sisselberger, wore his “lucky shirt” so to speak to vote on Tuesday, at Port Royal Town Hall.\r\n\r\nHe’s worn it in several elections now and, of course, the Fourth of July, he said.\r\n\r\nWith no lines and no real waiting at the precinct, Sisselberger said it went fast and with no problems.\r\n\r\n“And the people here are really nice,” he said.\r\n\r\nAs of 12:20, 486 people had voted at the town hall which includes Port Royal precincts 1 and 2.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46699\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/edward_sisselberger.jpeg\"><img class=\"wp-image-46699 size-large\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/edward_sisselberger-1024x851.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"848\"></a> Edward Sisselberger sporting his \"voting shirt\" at Port Royal Town Hall. Photo by Mindy Lucas[/caption]\r\n\r\n10 a.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBy mid-morning, 1289 people had voted at the Charles L. Brown Activity Center, which includes three precincts in Beaufort, according to poll workers at the location. The majority of voters cast their ballot earlier in the day, poll workers later said.\r\n\r\n8:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nThe wait to vote at the Charles L. Brown Activity Center – which includes Beaufort precincts 1,2 and 3 – had shortened considerably by 8:30 a.m. and everything was moving quickly with “no long lines,” reported <em>Island News </em>staffer Kim Sullivan.\r\n\r\nDown the block, Sullivan spotted Beaufort mayoral candidate Stephen Murray out campaigning with family in tow. 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There were just 10 people in front of her and the doors would be opening soon.\r\n\r\nUnlike Antley who waited until Election Day to vote, more than one million South Carolinians have already cast their ballots in the General Election, doubling the record for absentee voting set in the 2016 General Election, according to the S.C. Election Commission.\r\n\r\nThe highest turnout in a presidential election in the past 25 years was 76% in 2008, according to the commission.\r\n\r\nIf the 2020 General Election matches that turnout, approximately 2.7 million of the 3.5 million registered voters in South Carolina will vote.\r\n\r\nWill you be one of them?\r\n\r\n<em>Above/ Top Photo: Voters wait for their polling place at the Charles L. Brown Activity Center on Hamar Street in Beaufort to open. 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(46561, 4, '2020-10-21 14:13:21', '2020-10-21 18:13:21', 'In case you weren’t paying attention the past few days, the Beaufort County Council made a statement this week. And the statement it made shouldn’t be misunderstood.\r\n\r\nLast week, it became known that Council had the majority votes necessary to fire Beaufort County Administrator Ashley Jacobs and it intended to do so at a special meeting Monday night.\r\n\r\nDon’t let any dilemma about whether or not Council SHOULD have fired Jacobs give you any pause. It certainly didn’t give them any.\r\n\r\nCitizens’ efforts be damned, Council slithered ahead.\r\n\r\nBy now, you know the result. Jacobs agreed to resign rather than be fired.\r\n\r\nTaking a step back in time roughly 18 months, in reality, it’s a miracle Council hired Jacobs anyway. She openly stands for fiscal responsibility, public accountability, following the rules and transparency. Clearly, she was just what this Council needed. All the more reason to be shocked it hired her.\r\n\r\nThe fact it DID hire her all but guaranteed it would eventually have to try and get rid of her. This Council is downright allergic to fiscal responsibility, public accountability, rule following and transparency.\r\n\r\nCouncilman Mike Covert made Council’s intentions known last week, mainly to voice the fact he was not in agreement with their plan. (Covert, Chris Hervochon and York Glover were the only Council members not to vote to accept Jacobs’ resignation on Monday.)\r\n\r\nWhen the public found out Council’s intent, members of the community mobilized, flooding Council with emails and getting hundreds of signatures on a petition urging the body not to fire Jacobs.\r\n\r\nBut giving a toddler attention doesn’t necessarily stop a tantrum.\r\n\r\nAnd the efforts<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>didn’t sway the six council members who would have voted to dismiss Jacobs – Stu Rodman, Paul Sommerville, chair Joe Passiment, Mark Lawson, Alice Howard and Lawrence McElynn.\r\n\r\nThis is how County Council sent its message.\r\n\r\nNot to Jacobs. No. She’s simply being punished for being the strong, intelligent, principled woman who had the gall to stand up to the good ole boys club.\r\n\r\nNo, Council sent its message to whomever the next Beaufort County Administrator may be.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt sent its message to businesses who might potentially call Beaufort County home.\r\n\r\nIt sent its message to landowners and developers wanting to make deals in the county.\r\n\r\nIt sent its message to tourists who have fallen in love with the Lowcountry and may relocate here.\r\n\r\nAnd it sent its message to the hard-working, taxpaying citizens of Beaufort County …\r\n\r\nIf you want an honest county government, don’t come to Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIf you want accountability in your county government, don’t come to Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIf you want transparency in your county government, don’t come to Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIf you want fiscal responsibility in your county government, don’t come to Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIf you want integrity in your county government, don’t come to Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nAt this point, you know exactly where Beaufort County Council stands on these issues.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThe question is where do their employers, the citizens of Beaufort County stand?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAnd how long will they stand for a County Council that makes it clear its only interest is being free to do what it wants, when it wants, how it wants, with no repercussions?\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'County Council’s tantrum sends wrong message', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-councils-tantrum-sends-wrong-message', '', '', '2020-10-21 14:13:21', '2020-10-21 18:13:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46563, 4, '2020-10-21 14:17:17', '2020-10-21 18:17:17', '<h2>Council intended to fire her, revisits mask ordinance</h2>\r\n<strong>By Lolita Huckaby</strong>\r\n\r\nBEAUFORT – Ashley Jacobs, Beaufort County’s first female Administrator handed in her resignation letter Monday night, effective immediately.\r\n\r\nCounty Councilman Mike Covert of Hilton Head, who is not seeking re-election, told reporters last week after a closed-door session that the majority of council members were prepared to vote at Monday’s special meeting to terminate Jacobs. She beat them to the punch and quit.\r\n\r\nJacobs, who began work with the county in April, 2019, was not present for the online meeting. Contacted by phone, Jacobs declined to comment. She did, however, release a letter later in the evening thanking her employees and supporters.\r\n\r\n“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as the Beaufort County Administrator. It was an honor and a privilege to serve and to lead,” Jacobs wrote. “I would like to thank my staff for their incredible dedication to serving others and making this a legendary place to live, work, and do business. They are second to<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;none&nbsp;</span>and I leave this organization in their very capable hands.\r\n\r\n“I love my employees, I love my fire departments, and I love this community. There is no end to my gratitude for all those who helped me work toward my goal of a more responsible and responsive local government.”\r\n\r\nPlanning Director Eric Greenway was named to serve as interim until a job search can be conducted.\r\n\r\nThe vote to accept her resignation was 8-1-2 with Covert and Chris Hervochon abstaining and York Glover, opposed.\r\n\r\nSources say, prior to her resignation, council members Stu Rodman, Joe Passiment, Paul Sommerville, Mark Lawson, Alice Howard and Lawrence McElynn were in favor of terminating Jacobs.\r\n\r\nBluffton’s Heather Bragg organized a group – Let Her Work SC – that lobbied the council to keep Jacobs, emailing members and collecting several hundred signatures on a petition.\r\n\r\n“We were lucky to have Ashley Jacobs – the first woman administrator for the county – for as long as we did,” Bragg wrote on the group’s Facebook page after Jacobs’ resignation. “She held the entire council accountable, built in efficiency measures in spending and got rid of employees who were woefully unqualified. That\'s a recipe for disaster for a council that likes to operate in the shadows. I wish Ashley Jacobs the best of luck.”\r\n<h4>Mask ordinance is back</h4>\r\nThe council members spent the next two hours debating the return of the mask ordinance which a two-thirds majority had voted against two weeks ago.\r\n\r\nWith more than 1,000 Facebook comments on the issue, the council voted to introduce a new “emergency” mask ordinance which has an indefinite ending date.\r\n\r\nThe city of Beaufort voted to extend their mask ordinance until Dec. 11; Bluffton, Dec. 13; and Port Royal, Nov. 11. The county’s original mask ordinance was slated to end this week, Oct. 23.\r\n\r\n<em>Mike McCombs contributed to this story.\r\n\r\n\r\n</em>\r\n<h4><b>Ashley Jacobs’ letter to Beaufort County</b></h4>\r\n<em>Ashley Jacobs, the first female Beaufort County Administrator, released the following letter to area media following her resignation Monday evening, Oct. 19:</em>\r\n\r\nAs the result of an agreement that’s been reached with Beaufort County Council, I have submitted my resignation.\r\n\r\nI’m grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as the Beaufort County Administrator. It was an honor and a privilege to serve and to lead.\r\n\r\nI would like to thank my staff for their incredible dedication to serving others and making this a legendary place to live, work, and do business. They are second to none, and I leave this organization in their very capable hands.\r\n\r\nI love my employees, I love my fire departments, and I love this community. There is no end to my gratitude for all those who helped me work toward my goal of a more responsible and responsive local government.\r\n\r\nI’m particularly proud of the following accomplishments achieved in a short amount of time:\r\n\r\nImproved overall financial efficiency. Created a line item budget for the first time in years, and identified more than $1 million that was being allocated without purpose and without accountability.\r\n\r\nRe-instituted paid sick leave for County employees and added three holidays to bring Beaufort County in line with the number of holidays that other counties enjoy. Also developed a paid parental leave program for both men and women that will take effect in January 2021.\r\n\r\nEstablished fair pay for the special needs adults who for years had been cleaning County buildings for less than minimum wage.\r\n\r\nInitiated a compensation study that sets salaries to ensure fair and equal pay for improved recruitment and retention of qualified staff.\r\n\r\nInitiated a facility study to examine how more than 100 County-owned buildings can be more energy efficient, cost efficient and workflow efficient, and create a Facilities Master Plan.\r\n\r\nRevived the projects under the delayed Penny Sales Tax Referendum projects.\r\n\r\nProtected our County’s expensive assets, which included installing GPS devices to equipment.\r\n\r\nManaged the County through an unprecedented global pandemic.\r\n\r\nFormed a strong leadership team with highly qualified and experienced people who are invaluable to the Beaufort County community.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County is special, it is exceptional in every way, and I have been very lucky to be part of it.\r\n\r\n<em>Ashley Jacobs</em>\r\n\r\n<em>&nbsp;</em>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>', 'County administrator Jacobs resigns under pressure', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-administrator-jacobs-resigns-under-pressure', '', '', '2020-10-21 14:34:12', '2020-10-21 18:34:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46563', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(46594, 4, '2020-10-28 12:41:52', '2020-10-28 16:41:52', '<strong>By SCOTT GRABER</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-28-at-11.56.56-AM.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-46592 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-28-at-11.56.56-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"132\"></a>It is Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is early, the air is cooler, shafts of sunlight streaking my wet, well-barbered lawn.\r\n\r\nLater this morning, I’ll meet my friend Lynn Seldon and the two of us will swim the gray-green, life-filled waters of Battery Creek. Lynn and I will swim against the tide, eventually tire, then float back to the dock where we started.\r\n\r\nAs we let the tide carry us back to the dock we’ll talk.\r\n\r\nWe will talk of Lynn’s writing (he and his wife, Cele, are travel writers) and the novel he is about to publish. We will talk about his world-wide travel. But, inevitably, we will get round to the virus and how this invisible, inscrutable creature has interrupted our lives — how this whole experience has left us feeling vulnerable.\r\n\r\nOnce again a virus has made a run through the world’s population underscoring the fact that our species is not dominant — that we are still engaged in an existential competition where the outcome is not certain. And while this infection does not include the blood-spurting, horror-movie special effects of Ebola, we now know there are more un-numbered, un-named, opportunistic viruses waiting to mutate their way into our own bodies.\r\n\r\nWhat was unexpected was the speed in which a vaccine “vector” or formula was developed — about 100 days. No, I’m not talking about a finished, ready to inject vaccine. I’m talking about the underlying protein delivery system, the so-called “platform technologies” that were formulated in a remarkably short time.\r\n\r\nOne hundred days.\r\n\r\nWhat is more remarkable is that there are at least a half dozen different technologies that would have never seen the light of day had not this one virus mutated making its way from Chinese bats to unsuspecting humans in Wuhan.\r\n\r\n“It’s a game changer,” Dr. Richard Hatchett, chief executive officer for the Coalition for Epidemiological Preparedness Innovation, told the Wall Street Journal.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIt’s a gamer changer because “many are being made using new technologies,” Hatchett says, “Once approved by regulators these vaccines can be used to make future vaccines. The process will be a lot quicker. The platform technologies they use, such a viral vectors and protein delivery systems, are essentially the base components for a new vaccine to which sequences of new pathogens are then added.”\r\n\r\nTo make the future of our species even more promising, virologists are now studying commonalities within virus families. Understanding these commonalities will help us develop therapeutics that will work against all of them.\r\n\r\nYes, we’re now developing strategies for “all of them.”\r\n\r\nAs an added bonus, at least one vaccine contender — Astrozeneca/Oxford University — is going to give their vaccine at “cost” during the pandemic; and to make it available to low-income countries at no profit.\r\n\r\nAll of which reminds us of Sir Anthony Fleming, who happened to observe that a random mold had killed-off bacteria he was growing in a petri dish. This was 1928. Although he developed a bacteria-killing broth, he had trouble extracting the minute amounts of penicillin from the broth. It took hundreds of thousands of (World War II) casualties to find a way to produce large quantities of penicillin.\r\n\r\nSometimes it takes a war, and casualties, to focus our wandering minds on something cannot see. Sometimes it take millions of infections and 220,000 dead (in the United States) to focus our attention on the microbiology that is all around us — a huge, unseen biomass (yes, I know that viruses aren’t really a life-form) that doesn’t get much press until it closes-down bars, cancels football games and makes us wear a mask when we go to Publix.\r\n\r\nAnd yet, incredibly, there are those who don’t believe this epidemic is really a problem. Notwithstanding a huge, mostly unknown infection rate; and about 220,000 deaths in this country, many people in the United States did not (and do not) believe this virus constitutes a threat worthy of a mask.\r\n\r\nBut one hopes, prays, that the vaccine research that has been put into motion by Covid 19 stays in motion. I really do hate metaphors, but this battle with Covid 19 is a “wake up call” that we can’t afford to ignore. Even though we have kindred who will not take the vaccine when its perfected, future historians may record that our war on viral pathogens was won — or dramatically advanced — with the basic research that began in the Spring of 2020.\r\n\r\n<em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Battle with Covid-19 has been a valuable wake-up call', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'battle-with-covid-19-has-been-a-valuable-wake-up-call', '', '', '2020-10-28 12:41:52', '2020-10-28 16:41:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46594', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46596, 4, '2020-10-28 12:43:47', '2020-10-28 16:43:47', '<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-28-at-11.56.43-AM.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-46593 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-28-at-11.56.43-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"133\"></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>By TERRY MANNING</strong>\r\n\r\nI was on the phone with one of the nicest people I know, talking about an article I had read online. She suddenly blurted out, and I’m paraphrasing here, “Up yours, jerk!” and hung up on me.\r\n\r\nIn the old days, she would have slammed the phone for emphasis in ending on our conversation. You can’t really do that with smartphones, but the sentiment was conveyed. She was not happy with me.\r\n\r\nThe article I was telling her about, “How Freedom Became Free-dumb in America,” was written by Umair Haque, a business consultant and former contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Haque is a prolific author of post-capitalism, promoting the idea that much of Western civilization is on the verge of collapse due to its focus on profit over people. He prefers the phrase economy versus eudaimonia.\r\n\r\nI have not read much of his catalog, but this particular article hit me like a bolt of lightning.\r\n\r\nHaque adapts Isaiah Berlin’s concept of the duality of liberty.\r\n\r\nOne component is “freedom from,” the idea of being free from subjugation or interference. That ranges from government overreach to the bad supervisor who overworks his employees so he can get bonuses down to that neighbor who won’t stop planting his tomatoes on your side of the property line.\r\n\r\nHe compares that with “freedom to,” the right to be self-determining and do what each finds in their own best interests.\r\n\r\nBut what if one person’s “freedom to” becomes a problem for another person’s “freedom from?” A serial killer might simply be trying to self actualize, but his victims would rightfully feel less enthusiastic about his reaching his higher self.\r\n\r\nHaque proposes that instead of conflicting, “freedom from” and “freedom to” must interact dynamically for the social good. To his mind, too many Americans have taken the worst aspects of both and created a toxic “free-dumb,” what he calls “the absence of any kind of obligation or responsibility to anything greater than narrow, immediate, infantile self-satisfaction.”\r\n\r\n“Free-dumb” is why we are having a debate over wearing masks to slow the coronavirus. “Free-dumb” is why there are dozens of videos online of people lecturing well-meaning city leaders about why being asked to wear masks violates their right to breathe freely. “Free-dumb” is why armed gunmen marched outside the Michigan state house to protest COVID lockdowns.\r\n\r\n“Free-dumb” is why maskless people stalk public areas waiting for someone to ask them to put on a mask or leave. “Free-dumb” is why many employees just let those maskless customers pass, knowing management likely won’t stand behind them should a confrontation erupt.\r\n\r\n“Free-dumb” is parsing the instructions on the side of a box of masks and convincing yourself that since they aren’t “100-percent effective” it’s better to not wear one at all.\r\n\r\n“Free-dumb” is people chanting, “Mah rahts,” to the point you wonder whether they understand the concepts of citizenship, society and living in something called The United States of America.\r\n\r\nThe friend who hung up on me was upset because, in her mind, the term “free-dumb” disrespects the servicemen and servicewomen defending our country. Her son is one of those people fighting for our freedoms.\r\n\r\nWhat I didn’t get to explain to her was that their sacrifice means more, not less, when we behave like we actually value the country and the freedoms they are defending.\r\n\r\nUltimately, our military personnel are defending us, the American people. And if we, the people, won’t do simple things to take care of ourselves, our personnel aren’t fighting for freedom, they’re fighting for “free-dumb.” They deserve better.\r\n\r\n<em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in English and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He also has a Master\'s in Business and Technology from the University of Georgia. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.</em>', 'Our military deserves better than defending our free-dumbs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'our-military-deserves-better-than-defending-our-free-dumbs', '', '', '2021-03-30 14:58:37', '2021-03-30 18:58:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46596', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46598, 4, '2020-10-28 12:45:08', '2020-10-28 16:45:08', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nArtistically talented students in grades 6-11 can now apply to the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities’ summer programs and tuition-free, residential high school for the 2021-2022 school year. All South Carolina residents are eligible and can apply online at SCGSAH.org.\r\n\r\n“We want every parent who has an artistic child to know about the transformative opportunities that the Governor’s School offers them,” school president Cedric Adderley said in a release. “We’re hosting numerous virtual events throughout the fall for families to learn more about our programs and the life-long benefits of our pre-professional training.”\r\n\r\nThe Governor’s School is hosting a continuous series of virtual information sessions each week and a virtual open house, First Look, on Saturday, Nov. 7. They have also teamed up with the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics and the new Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe for several Endless Opportunities events for those who wish to learn about the offerings from all three Governor’s Schools.\r\n\r\nLocated in downtown Greenville, the Governor’s School offers pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual arts. Students attend from all over the state to learn from established, practicing artists in an environment that provides the resources needed to hone their artistic abilities including specialized arts studios, state-of-the-art performance halls, a world-class library and dedicated rehearsal spaces.\r\n\r\nGovernor’s School graduates attend the nation’s top colleges, universities and conservatories, and many students receive arts and academic scholarships. The Residential High School program has been nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, and Niche.\r\n\r\nThe Palmetto Gold award-winning high school consistently ranks above state and national averages for SAT and ACT scores and had a 99 percent graduation and college acceptance rate for the 2019-2020 school year. The reviews and rankings site Niche.com ranked the Governor’s School the third “Best College Prep High School” and the fourth “Best Public High School” in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“About half of our graduates continue to pursue their arts discipline in college and as a career,” said Adderley. “The other half choose collegiate studies in education, business, medicine, technology and other fields where they are very successful because of the discipline and life skills they learned from their experience at the Governor’s School,” said Adderley.\r\n\r\nThe Governor’s School also offers summer programs that provide younger students the opportunity to immerse themselves in their artistic passion while learning from practicing artists.\r\n\r\nInterested individuals can learn more about the upcoming admissions events, arts programs, and application process at www.SCGSAH.org.', 'Young artists invited to apply for the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'young-artists-invited-to-apply-for-the-sc-governors-school-for-the-arts-and-humanities', '', '', '2020-10-28 12:45:08', '2020-10-28 16:45:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46598', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46600, 4, '2020-10-28 12:45:41', '2020-10-28 16:45:41', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nRecently, a combination of high winds, storms, and king tides caused a significant breach in one of Harbor Island’s rookery lagoons. If neglected, the impact of this breach will be devastating for a substantial portion of wildlife on Harbor Island.\r\n\r\nOver time, the influx of saltwater will transform the lagoon into a saltwater tidal basin, causing a portion of the island’s bird population, both seasonal and permanent, to leave for new nesting areas.\r\n\r\nThe process of repairing this breach needs to be completed in the near future.\r\n\r\nConcerned residents are asking for donations in an effort to meet a fundraising goal of $9,000. These donations will assist in reducing repair costs and also ensure that both permanent and seasonal birds continue to call Harbor Island home.\r\n\r\nDonations will be used to help pay local contractors to remove debris (fallen trees, limbs and other obstructions), repair the breach, fortify the lagoon and help pay labor costs.\r\n\r\nThe rookery is one of four on Harbor Island with freshwater lagoons that provide permanent and seasonal homes to numerous types of egrets, herons, ibises, and other bird species. In addition to birds, turtles and alligators are also regular visitors to these rookeries.\r\n\r\nThe Go Fund Me campaign can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/harbor-island-rookery-restoration-project.', 'Go Fund Me campaign started to save Harbor Island rookery', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'go-fund-me-campaign-started-to-save-harbor-island-rookery', '', '', '2020-10-28 12:45:41', '2020-10-28 16:45:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46600', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46602, 4, '2020-10-28 12:46:57', '2020-10-28 16:46:57', '<strong>From staff reports</strong>\r\n\r\nOctober 31 marks the ‘official’ end of sea turtle nesting season, and with a few nests left to hatch, state biologists are pleased to report that sea turtles in South Carolina had a productive nesting season.\r\n\r\nPreliminary estimates show sea turtles laid approximately 5,500 nests on South Carolina beaches, putting the year on par with nest counts in 2015 (5,109 nests) and 2017 (5,250 nests).\r\n\r\nLast year (the 2019 season) marked a tremendous departure from the norm regionally, with a record 8,797 nests laid in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nFemale sea turtles do not nest every year, however, so fluctuations are expected from year to year. Overall, the 2020 numbers reflect an encouraging trend of increasing nest numbers along the southeastern coast as four decades of sea turtle conservation work begin to come of age.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of COVID-19 in South Carolina just before the start of nesting season forced an immediate shutdown of preseason activities. Eventually, staff and volunteers reworked their operating procedures to accommodate the new health crisis in time to catch the first sea turtle nest of the year, laid May 1 in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.\r\n\r\n“It was touch and go at the beginning of the season,” SCDNR biologist Michelle Pate, who heads the agency’s sea turtle nesting work, said in a release. “We needed to determine how to engage our large volunteer networks in this important conservation work while ensuring we did not put their health at risk. As usual, our many dedicated volunteers rose to the challenge to collect another valuable season of data and ensure a successful outcome for nests.”\r\n\r\nCOVID-19-related difficulties persisted through the season for some sea turtle teams, particularly on state and federal beaches such as those in Cape Romain, which represents the densest nesting area in the state. Working under federal restrictions, the already-limited staff there had to count, protect, and later inventory thousands of nests without the usual help of volunteers.\r\n\r\n“Jerry Tupacz and Billy Shaw, under the leadership of and alongside Sarah Dawsey, continued to make miracles happen out at Cape Romain with the sea turtle project this year despite budget and staffing shortfalls, coupled with the additional challenges of 2020,” Pate said. “These folks have an unwavering drive and focused mindset to get the business at hand done regardless of difficulties laid before them. The Refuge is a special and important area for sea turtles in the Northern Recovery Unit and we are indebted to them for their efforts.”\r\n\r\nHurricane season presents a threat to sea turtle nests every year, and while coastal communities escaped largely unscathed in 2020, Hurricane Isaias impacted hundreds of nests north of Charleston in early August.\r\n\r\nOverall, an estimated 7 percent of the state’s nests were lost this year to high tide events (“King Tides”) and storms, including Isaias.\r\n\r\nEgg-loving predators such as coyotes, raccoons and, increasingly, armadillos also took their toll on a fair number of nests, primarily on more remote beaches where volunteers and staff were unable to patrol daily.\r\n\r\n\r\n<em>Above: A loggerhead hatchling makes its way to the surf at Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve &amp; WMA in 2020. Photo by Emma Berry/SCDNR</em>', '2020’s sea turtle nesting season encouraging', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2020s-sea-turtle-nesting-season-encouraging', '', '', '2020-10-28 12:46:57', '2020-10-28 16:46:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46602', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46605, 4, '2020-10-28 12:48:33', '2020-10-28 16:48:33', '<strong>By JULIANA SMITH</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Juliana-Smith.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-46589 alignleft\" src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Juliana-Smith.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"183\"></a>\r\nThe end of October doesn’t just mean Halloween for those of us in the Lowcountry, it also heralds in the final month of Hurricane Season. Beginning in June, this season is marked by months of crossing our fingers while anxiously checking weather reports as we all hope for the best and look toward December. When a hurricane does come knocking on our Lowcountry doorstep, we are all faced with a decision – do we stay? Or do we go? And we’re not alone. Each wild thing living amongst us is also faced with a similar choice. Leaving us with two types of critters during hurricane season - those who evacuate and those who don’t.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nThose that can evacuate, do. Those that can’t, make do. So, it’s no surprise different animals handle hurricanes in different ways. And while each may differ in their reaction, virtually all of our native species have the ability to sense severe pressure changes that precede a hurricane and initiate their survival plans.\r\n\r\nAnimals that can evacuate are typically our air- and seafarers. Migrating birds, like warblers, sparrows, and buntings, might take advantage of the strong winds produced on the edge of hurricanes and ride them to their winter-time destinations. Seabirds, like terns, gulls, and petrels, will also take advantage of the winds, riding them into the safety of the eye of the storm where they become trapped, or entrenched. Though the eye is calm, it’s constantly on the move and will force seabirds hundreds of miles inland and far from home. Displaced birds, who often have not been able to rest or eat for days, must then make the long journey back to their home-waters once the storm dissolves.\r\n\r\nWhile birds take off, our seafarers dive deep when changes in water pressure and salinity levels indicate trouble is nigh. Scientists have tracked movements of fish, dolphin, and sharks during and after hurricanes using GPS monitors. They’ve found that all three will head for deeper waters in the open ocean where things can be calmer, only returning after the storm has passed. Rarely do they flee inland, where lower salinity levels can threaten their survival. Unfortunately, not all of our seafarers are afforded the option to get when the going gets rough. Surf dwellers, like crustaceans and mollusks, and slow-moving swimmers, like sea turtles, are often caught in the tumult. Every year, sea turtle populations can be hammered by hurricanes, and so can mollusks, as evidenced by the cornucopia of shells washed up on our beaches after a storm.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nBack on land, mammals, like white-tailed deer and racoons, hunker down. Some will even seek shelter under the raised homes of evacuated people. Denning animals, too, stick to their underground bunkers and only budge if forced to by flooding. In the trees, you’ll find not-actively-migrating birds, like some of our owls and woodpeckers, holed up in cavities. Smaller passerines, or songbirds, can be found clinging to tree limbs through the gales. They are equipped with a back toe that clamps like a vice. Arboreal snakes will also cling to branches for dear life and even butterflies and other insects will grip fast to dense shrubs on high ground to weather a storm. At ground level, ants react to pressure changes by marching to high areas. If swept into flood waters, they will create floating rafts in hopes of landing somewhere dry. Snakes will can also find themselves aloft in floods, and typically seek out floating debris for survival. (For some of you, the image of balls of ants or snakes floating through our streets and communities is probably all the motivation you need to evacuate ahead of a storm.)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, storm surges will sometimes force evacuations for snakes, alligators, and other critters that are picked up in flood waters, sweeping them into salt marshes or the ocean where they are faced with returning to freshwater before dying from saltwater exposure. Keep this in mind the next time you see either a snake or gator swimming for shore. Neither are salt tolerant, so give them space so they can safely emerge from the ocean and begin their recovery.\r\n\r\nOnce a storm has passed, our ecosystems and wildlife will begin to recover. The abrupt abundance of freshwater will lead to population booms of plague proportions in toads, frogs, and mosquitos. Pollinators will suddenly be stripped of flowers to collect pollen and nectar from. Foliage browsing animals, like deer, will have plenty of felled branches to feed on. Shrimp and bait fish populations may be scarce as a result of low salinity levels. Acorns and seeds will have been spread far and wide by floods. And many of our evacuees, human and animal alike, will be tasked with making the long journey home to assess the damage and start recovery.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nIn the end, hurricanes are stressful for everyone. Every animal in the path of these massive storms is forced to do what they can to survive. From the smallest ant to the largest dolphin, they all employ different tactics to conquer the insurmountable. Each method showcases the tenacity and perseverance with which wildlife survives. So, the next time you’re observing a group of dolphin strand-feeding or a herd of deer trimming the hedges, remember that these are hurricane survivors. And that should make the experience all the more remarkable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\n<em>Juliana Smith has lived in the Lowcountry since moving here for college. She is an experienced naturalist that now uses her talents to help protect our coastal plain as a program manager for the Coastal Conservation League.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span></em>', 'How Wild Things Handle Hurricanes', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-wild-things-handle-hurricanes', '', '', '2020-10-28 12:48:33', '2020-10-28 16:48:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46605', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(46607, 4, '2020-10-28 12:49:50', '2020-10-28 16:49:50', 'Hilton Head Prep’s Amber Swisher was named the Coach of the Year and Beaufort Academy’s Chase Vaigneur was picked as the Player of the Year to headline the SCISA Region 4 all-region volleyball team.\r\n\r\nSwisher led the Dolphins to a 12-7-2 overall record and a 6-4 finish in region play, and HHP closed out the season with a win over region champion Colleton Prep on Wednesday. The Dolphins are the only Class 3A team in the combined region, though, and they did not qualify for the SCISA Class 3A state tournament.\r\n\r\nVaigneur leads BA into the Class 2A state tournament along with first-team all-region pick Mary Hanna Hiers. The Eagles will open the double-elimination tournament against Carolina Academy at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Myrtle Beach.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Christian Academy’s Abby Peduzzi and Kate Booth also were named to the first team, and they will lead the Eagles against Lee Academy in Saturday’s first round.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Prep’s Madison Denny and Haylee Hopman and Colleton Prep’s Weslin Jones rounded out the first team.\r\n\r\nSCISA Region 4<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;</span>\r\n\r\nAll-Region Volleyball\r\n\r\nCoach of the Year: Amber Swisher, HHP\r\n\r\nPlayer of the Year: Chase Vaigneur, BA\r\n\r\nFirst Team\r\n\r\nWeslin Jones, CPA\r\n\r\nMadison Denny, HHP\r\n\r\nAbby Peduzzi, HHCA\r\n\r\nMary Hanna Hiers, BA\r\n\r\nHaylee Hopman, HHP\r\n\r\nKate Booth, HHCA\r\n\r\nSecond Team\r\n\r\nAmelia Auld, HHCA\r\n\r\nAshley Wilmot, HHP\r\n\r\nElla Nolte, CPA\r\n\r\nLinley Jones, CPA\r\n\r\nBella Termini, JPII\r\n\r\nAmelia Bonds, THA\r\n\r\nKeleigh Bowers, THA\r\n\r\nHonorable Mention\r\n\r\nTaylor Tomedolskey, CPA\r\n\r\nEmily Wilson, CPA\r\n\r\nElla Klepchick, HHCA\r\n\r\nGabby Bettez, HHP\r\n\r\nMaddie Nelson, BA\r\n\r\nMargaret Hiers, BA\r\n\r\nCaroline Gilmore, JPII\r\n\r\nRachel Cain, HT\r\n\r\nEliza Gailard, HT\r\n\r\nGracie Glover, HT', 'BA’s Vaigneur named player of year', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bas-vaigneur-named-player-of-year', '', '', '2020-10-28 12:49:50', '2020-10-28 16:49:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=46607', 0, 'post', '', 0);

