<b>School board candidate forum planned</b>

The Greater Bluffton Republican Club will hold a forum for the candidates for the Beaufort County School Board District 7 and District 8 from 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Palmetto Electric at 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.

There will be moderated questions for each candidate and, and the moderator will accept select questions from the audience.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Confirmed candidates include: Evva Anderson (District 7), Rachel Wisnefski (District 7), Chris Davey (District 7), Cathy Robine (District 8), Paul Roth (District 8), and John Eddy (District 8).

Seating is first-come, first-served. The forum starts promptly at 7 p.m. with a candidate meet &amp; greet at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

<b>Republican Women’s Club to host Autumn Luncheon</b>

The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club is hosting an Autumn Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tavern at Royal Pines on Lady’s Island.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Guest speakers include Beaufort County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fulp Jr., Board of Education Member David Striebinger and U.S. Congressional candidate Katie Arrington.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Luncheon price is $25 per person inclusive with a cash bar.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

RSVPs are due by Monday, Oct. 8. Please text or email RSVPs to 843-812-5354 or itischerie@gmail.com. The luncheon is open to the public, however RSVPs are required.