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(56176, 4, '2022-03-18 15:40:11', '2022-03-18 19:40:11', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Beaufort artists find way to show support for town in war-torn Ukraine</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Bob Sofaly</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the war still being waged, the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 set in motion a humanitarian crisis that has, so far, created approximately 2.5 million refugees and an unknown number of civilian deaths.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The world has united around Ukraine, and many people want to help, in any way possible. That includes the people here in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In our little town of Beaufort, especially when something big happens, we are a community and we all chip in to help and serve,” said local artist Mary Thibault, co-owner of Thibault Gallery on Bay Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Along with the City of Beaufort, a couple of local artists have gotten together to directly help the citizens of a Ostroh, a small town in Ukraine with a population about the same as Beaufort. And the response has been quicker and more substantial than even they imagined.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week, Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray made a big first move when he took steps toward “adopting” the Ukaranian town of Ostroh. (<a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/beaufort-launches-effort-to-support-city-in-ukraine/\">https://staging.yourislandnews.com/beaufort-launches-effort-to-support-city-in-ukraine/</a>)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"id\":56041,\"width\":324,\"height\":324,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stephen_murray.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/stephen_murray-1021x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56041\" width=\"324\" height=\"324\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray connected Beaufort with Ostroh, Ukraine</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We all want to do something. Some wanted the City to fly the flag of Ukraine and pass a (municipal) resolution,” he said. “So I (searched for) a town of the same population and geographic layout and came across Ostroh.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murray contacted the mayor of Ostroh and, through a translator, came up with things the Ukranians needed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If it were us and we were cut off, we would need help too,” Murray said. “… Beaufort and Ostroh are very similar in a lot of ways.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murray’s plan was to use the city’s Place of Pride account, used for public charitable donations, to send money to a similar account set up in Ostroh. And the effort has been successful. As of Thursday, more than $15,000 has been raised through the link (<a href=\"https://bit.ly/3Jmapkf\">https://bit.ly/3Jmapkf</a>) on the city’s web page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enter local artist Greg Rawls.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":56171,\"width\":396,\"height\":492,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022-Ukraine-flag-pins-4-9966.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022-Ukraine-flag-pins-4-9966-824x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56171\" width=\"396\" height=\"492\"/></a><figcaption>Artist Greg Rawls drops a bit of Elmer’s Glue onto the backing sheet of glass to hold it in place before putting it into the kiln.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve been a glass artist for 20 to 25 years,” Rawls said, standing in his garage-turned-art studio.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ve done charitable items before for organizations like Dragon Boat, Beaufort Film Festival and the Pat Conroy Center. Everybody feels for Ukraine and wants to know what we can do through other charitable organizations. But we have to seriously vet a charity to make sure it’s not a scam. Mayor Murray has already done that, and we have direct access to the people of Ostroh and their needs.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rawls’ idea was simple. Small glass Ukrainian flags – with the horizontal bands of blue and yellow – “with pins and magnets so people can wear them and show their support.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rawls said he knew there had to be a venue from which to sell the pins, so he partnered with co-owners Mary and Eric Thibault at Thibault Gallery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Greg came into our shop and showed us the pins and asked how we could sell them and how much to charge,” Eric Thibault said. “We all agreed that $20 was a nice price to pay for a piece of custom glass jewelry and show support for a worthy cause … without breaking the bank.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rawls said he made “three or four” of the small flags, “and it exploded from there.” Then, Rawls said he took about 40 of the blue and gold pins and they were gone in an hour.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The next day, I made 80 and they went nearly as fast,” Rawls said. “They keep running out and I make more.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"id\":56173,\"width\":333,\"height\":250,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022-Ukraine-flag-pins-2-9976.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022-Ukraine-flag-pins-2-9976-1024x771.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56173\" width=\"333\" height=\"250\"/></a><figcaption>Glass artist Greg Rawls places up to 80 of the Ukrainian flag pins into the kiln in the background. Rawls said it takes about 24 hours for the kiln to do its thing and cool down. Consequently, he can only make 80 pins a day. </figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Thibaults are selling Rawls’ flag pins both in the gallery an online. As of the close of business Thursday, they have sold 137 of Rawls’ pins, generating $2,740 in four days.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And Rawls and the Thibaults are absorbing all the costs. The cost of the glass, firing in the kilns, shipping charges – everything is paid for by the artists and not passed on.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“As artists we get creative,” Mary Thibault said. “We wanted to do something to help and this comes from the heart. Eric and I are in.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":56174,\"width\":666,\"height\":460,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022-Ukraine-flag-pins-1-0029-.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/03162022-Ukraine-flag-pins-1-0029--1024x709.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56174\" width=\"666\" height=\"460\"/></a><figcaption>Mary and Eric Thibault of Thibault Gallery individually wrap each glass Ukraine pin in tissue bags for mailing.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They’ve lost everything and it’s going to be like this for a long time to come,” Eric Thibault said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rawls said he will continue to make the pins for as long as needed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those that want to directly help the people of Ostroh, Ukraine can drop by the Thibault Gallery on Bay Street and purchase a Ukraine pin for $20, or visit https://bit.ly/3wg97U0 to place an order.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One hundred percent of the proceeds go to help the people of Ostroh, and each purchase is also a tax-deductible charitable donation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We feel this simple act of Greg creating these beautiful (pins) and us selling them is a simple act of love,” Mary Thibault said. “And right now, we truly, truly need a lot more love.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '‘A simple act of love’', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-simple-act-of-love', '', '', '2022-03-18 15:52:45', '2022-03-18 19:52:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=56176', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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And the first one now will later be last, for the times they are a-changin\'.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Come 1907, the Klamath Project along the Oregon-California border, drained wetlands and lakes and channeled rivers to stabilize a farming/ranching economy. For the next 100 years, those man-made canals and rivers provided kith and kin to generations of American farmers, ranchers and hunters.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But now, no more.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the far western states thought last year was “HELL” in the guise of massive wildfires raging out of control, they ain’t seen nothing yet. 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Water scarcity is so widespread and pernicious, that wild, unfounded conspiracy theories are now being bandied about on social media (surprise, surprise), laying the blame for water problems on George Soros (of course, Jews are always responsible), Bill Gates (money-hungry, high-tech rapist) and, naturally, the United Nations (just a bunch of “s..t-hole” countries).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Such related QAnon delusions make an indigestible recipe for a peaceable resolution to a crisis. Guns and butter make for an unpleasant meal — it is sure to give heartburn.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some folks living east of the Mississippi, often plagued by floods – yet another “gift” from Mother Nature’s climate change – may think that such western droughts won’t affect them. Guess again.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the drought-stricken far western areas expand and move inexorably eastward, more of the nation\'s mid-western breadbasket will be affected as the nation’s source of vegetables and fruit already is.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Water scarcity is a global crisis; it will only get worse. The United States is not immune to this world-wide phenomenon. If the 20th century was the Century of Petroleum (it was), then most certainly the 21st century will be the Century of Water Scarcity, or perhaps more prophetically, The Century of Drastic Climate Change.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Already much of the world’s billions of humans have no clean, potable water. Water scarcity is the No. 1 climate-change challenge facing the entire world. Seventy-one percent of the earth’s surface is water, most of which is salty, and undrinkable. Did Coleridge’s ancient mariner, have it right?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most of the Middle East and North Africa are the most water-scarce areas in the world with only one percent of the world\'s freshwater.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scarcity of drinkable water increases security risks, inflicting havoc across social, political and economic boundaries. We are seeing similar consequences playing out now along the Oregon/ California Klamath Project boundaries; isn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buckminster Fuller, another 20th-century prophet said that spaceship Earth did not come equipped with an instruction book to guide us. Only Mother Nature has a playbook, and as the angry and aggressive combatants along the Oregon-California border will attest, she is unforgiving.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most insightful American prophet of all, Pogo, had it right from the get go.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“We have met the enemy, and he is us.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Darn right! Why haven’t we listened?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So now, what shall we do to fix that which we unfixed to begin with? We better figure this out quickly, ‘cause “the times they are a-changin’,” and Mother Nature is holding back neither time nor tide.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><em>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>David M. 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Whether it was cocktails on Friday afternoon, or seeking antiques in Asheville, he presented himself in a fitted shirt likely to be Egyptian cotton; a silk tie likely to be Liberty of London; a wool sport coat likely to be Brooks Brothers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roger would take his mint juleps in a vintage, sterling silver Jefferson cup. Every other beverage was poured into some kind of crystal, Swedish or otherwise. He, of course, abhorred plastic containers of any vintage.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roger, who bore a striking resemblance to Theodore Roosevelt, grew a mustache and wore antique, wire-rimmed glasses which reinforced the connection.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many thought Roger was, through some cosmic mistake, born in the wrong century — he seemed symbolic of a man of some consequence born in 17th Century Paris. But what made Roger different was a chronic love of life; and a consistent spontaneity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One evening about nine o’clock I called Roger, telling him that I had wrangled a ride on a Navy P-3 that would leave Jacksonville Naval Air Station at 6 the next morning. Would he come with me and photograph the trip? Could he be ready to leave in the next 30 minutes?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am packing my bags night now.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roger was a print maker, his works collected and shown in galleries and museums around the United States. Every year he would print a “valentine” and deliver them to his female friends who would immediately frame and hang his gift. There is, I can attest, more than one aging woman who wakes on Valentine’s Day still hoping for Roger’s valentine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Roger Steele died August 4, 2012.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '‘Chronic love of life’ made Roger Steele different', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'chronic-love-of-life-made-roger-steele-different', '', '', '2021-06-09 12:11:18', '2021-06-09 16:11:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50503, 4, '2021-06-09 12:37:06', '2021-06-09 16:37:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong>: This opinion piece is regarding the response to the verdict in the murder trial for Devon Dunham in Jasper County last week. This event had not previously been covered in The Island News. The 14th Circuit Solicitor, Duffie Stone, personally tried the case involving the 2017 shooting death of 77-year-old retired volunteer Fire Chief Ernest Martin Stevens on Aug. 10, 2017 in Hardeeville. Beaufort-based attorney Jeff Stephens was appointed to defend Dunham. Though Dunham confessed to shooting Stevens, a jury deliberated less than two hours before finding him “not guilty.” </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Jeff Stephens</strong><br><br>Last week, I served as the appointed defense attorney in the criminal trial of Mr. Devon Dunham, indicted for the murder of Ernest Martin Stevens in Jasper County. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In their verdict of “Not Guilty,” the jury, consisting of seven black jurors and five white jurors, found that the prosecution had failed to meet their burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intended to harm Mr. Stevens when he shot his pistol towards Mr. Stevens’ moving vehicle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because Mr. Dunham was not charged with any other offenses and the Solicitor’s Office did not directly indict Dunham for any other or lesser offense, the jury could not consider and give a verdict on any other possible offenses. Mr. Dunham was later released.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then the telephone calls and e-mails to my office began. One called me a “race traitor” since Mr. Dunham was black and Mr. Stevens was white. One message stated that I “don’t deserve to live.” One expressed a hope that someone kills my father.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My family wants me to report this harassment to law enforcement. I believe that the best protection for myself, my family, and any other defense attorney threatened for doing their job is to try to educate our community on why we defense attorneys do this job.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When my children were younger, they asked me how I could defend bad people like they saw on TV. I told them something like, “I help make sure that the police, the prosecution, and the jury all do their jobs fairly so no one is convicted of a crime when the law says they shouldn’t be.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fact is the right to a defense counsel and the right to “due process” to ensure fair trials were so important to our founding fathers that they enshrined them in the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution, right along with our revered rights to free speech and to bear arms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The presumption of innocence that must be rebutted by proof beyond reasonable doubt to secure a criminal conviction is the core principle for “fair trials” in our country. It is the golden thread connecting all American and British criminal courts to each other. It has never been expressed better or more simply than by the 18th century English jurist, William Blackstone, who stated that, “the law holds that it is better that ten guilty persons escape (punishment) than that one innocent suffer.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It does not matter whether Devon Dunham was one of the “ten guilty men” who escape punishment or if he was the “one innocent.” The jury’s verdict in Mr. Dunham’s trial does not mean that I did anything wrong in zealously representing him or that the jury did anything wrong in finding him “Not Guilty” of murder. And it certainly does not mean that there is anything wrong or “broken” about our criminal justice system.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It just means that the system continues to work as the founding fathers of this country intended it to work more than 200 years ago. To complain about or harass those of us who keep this system working isn’t just wrong, it’s downright un-American.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Jeff Stephens is a former assistant solicitor and is a criminal defense attorney with the Quindlen Law Firm in Beaufort. He has prosecuted and defended military and civilian criminal cases for more than 20 years. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Defendant’s right to due process doesn’t mean system is broken', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'defendants-right-to-due-process-doesnt-mean-system-is-broken', '', '', '2021-06-09 12:37:09', '2021-06-09 16:37:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50503', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50505, 4, '2021-06-09 12:37:58', '2021-06-09 16:37:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nuckolls, U.S. Air&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Forces Central</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this week as part of a dynamic force employment to enhance U.S. Central Command’s ability to deter aggression and promote security and stability within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The detachment of F/A-18s along with squadron personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will rapidly integrate into the U.S. Air Forces Central’s theater air operations, including participating in coalition and regional partner-nation integration events.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unit’s presence in the theater highlights the U.S. military’s ability to deploy and employ forces anywhere around the globe at any moment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Dynamic force employment deployments demonstrate the ability to move combat capability into theater just in time for when it is required, not just in case it might be needed,” Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, said in a release. “These short-term, high-intensity deployments also enhance readiness for both AFCENT and the deploying units. AFCENT has conducted two DFE events with Air Force fighter units over the past seven months, and both units departed the theater at a higher level of readiness than when they arrived. 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) is excited to now integrate our Marine Corps partners for this iteration.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CENTCOM’s last dynamic force deployment, a detachment of U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, S.C., occurred in January 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dynamic operations and force employment deliver joint force commanders the critical capability to move forces fluidly into and across the theater in order to seize, retain and exploit the initiative against an adversary. These deployments also strengthen USCENTCOM’s agility and capability resiliency.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'F/A-18D aircraft, personnel deploy to Saudi Arabia from MCAS Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'f-a-18d-aircraft-personnel-deploy-to-saudi-arabia-from-mcas-beaufort', '', '', '2021-06-09 12:38:00', '2021-06-09 16:38:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50505', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(50507, 4, '2021-06-09 12:44:47', '2021-06-09 16:44:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Senior Airman Jacob Gutierrez, USAF</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The launch of an F-16 Viper involves a team of both aggressively trained maintenance Airmen as well as combat ready pilots. Together they move the aircraft into the skies to execute close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, and other missions as dictated by their air tasking orders.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, as the future fight builds towards a more austere destination, the entire team trains with the intent to operate in a contingency location.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A small team of U.S. Air Force pilots and maintenance Airmen from the 20th Fighter Wing trained together on agile combat employment (ACE) functions May 17-21 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50480,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6661925-scaled.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6661925-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50480\"/></a><figcaption>U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, left, participates in a training exercise while Senior Airman David Antonini, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, right, observes and Capt. Chase Bennett, 79th FS pilot, gives hand symbols at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, June 18, 2021. The 79th FS and FGS trained together on Agile Combat Employment functions May 17-21, at MCAS Beaufort to prepare for the future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ingold)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In the world we live in today with our near-peer adversaries, it’s very likely in our next conflict that we won’t have (traditional) ground support,” said Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot. “In the event we land in contingency operations, my wingmen and I need to know how to post-flight these jets, and prepare them for potential combat sorties.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Simulating an environment of ACE models, the pilots trained on how service and turn their own aircraft and potentially launch again to continue delivering sorties. The maintenance team trained alongside one another as well to better develop each other in multi-capable concepts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50478,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6661927.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6661927.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50478\"/></a><figcaption>U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, makes a squadron hand sign at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, June 18, 2021. The 79th FS and Fighter Generation Squadron trained together on Agile Combat Employment functions May 17-21, at MCAS Beaufort to prepare for the future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ingold)</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We trained here on tasks like servicing fuel, oil, hydraulics, and serviceability through inspections,” said Staff Sgt. Zachary Szalay, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief. “This training is important because it provides the opportunity for all of us to become more well-rounded in other fields.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fielding the exercise at MCAS Beaufort was necessary to participate in a joint training opportunity fostering interoperability between the services as well as simulate an environment for our pilots without the support offered by their home station.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capt. Impellizzeri further explained that tomorrow’s conflict requires the team to continue building towards the idea of operating in the unknown and preparing for all possibilities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We need to be more agile, and flexible about how we fight our next wars,” said Impellizzeri. “This entire week that we’re down here is only proving that point.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Shaw Airmen execute ACE concepts at MCAS Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shaw-airmen-execute-ace-concepts-at-mcas-beaufort', '', '', '2021-06-09 12:44:49', '2021-06-09 16:44:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50507', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50509, 4, '2021-06-09 12:46:02', '2021-06-09 16:46:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A number of local high school sports standouts were honored last week with spots on LowcoSports.com’s All-Lowco teams for the fall season.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High boys cross country stars Marlon Belden, Nash Mills, Joseph Patterson, and Gavin Moore all made the All-Lowco Cross Country Team presented by NexMove, while Beaufort’s Charlize Antia and Anna Brown and John Paul II’s Brady Mahoney joined them on the girls first team. Beaufort’s Charlie Bennett and Holden Starr and Holy Trinity’s Daniel Reedy earned honorable mention on the boys team, while Beaufort Academy’s Alyssa Lewis joined the Holy Trinity trio of Hannah Reedy, Ellie Schaub, and Anna Cate Gray in earning honorable mention on the girls team.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II eighth-grade phenom Trice McClure earned a spot on the All-Lowco Girls Tennis Team presented by PC Master, while Beaufort High eighth-grader Cypress Daniel earned honorable mention.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The All-Lowco Volleyball Team presented by NexMove included first-team honorees Hannah Merchant of Beaufort High and Chase Vaigneur of Beaufort Academy, while Battery Creek’s Laiani McCullough made the second team. Beaufort’s Olivia Giammona, Whale Branch standouts Erin Rivers and Trinity Heyward, Beaufort Academy’s Margaret Hiers and Mary Hanna Hiers, JPII’s Bella Termini, and Battery Creek’s Emonee Johnson and Caroline Malphrus all earned honorable mention.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LowcoSports.com will release All-Lowco Teams for the winter and spring seasons in the coming weeks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here’s a closer look at the first-team honorees from the fall:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Charlize Antia, BHS: </strong>Antia’s outstanding sophomore season peaked with a PR of 19:21 to finish third at the Region 7-4A meet. Don’t let a disappointing showing at the Class 4A state qualifier fool you – she should be a state championship contender for the next two years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Anna Brown, BHS: </strong>The junior held down the No. 2 spot for the Eagles all season with her best performance coming at the Region 7-4A meet, where she cracked the top 10 with a season-best 20:43 time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Brady Mahoney, JPII: </strong>The freshman showed massive improvement over the course of the season for the Golden Warriors, culminating with a sixth-place finish and a PR of 21:11 at the SCISA 2A state meet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Marlon Belden, BHS: </strong>After missing most of the season while recovering from an offseason injury, the future Georgetown Hoya ran a season-best 16:26 to place fourth at the Class 4A state qualifier and led the Eagles with an 11th-place showing at the state meet to cap off an outstanding high school career.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Nash Mills, BHS: </strong>Mills earned the Region 7-4A title with a PR of 16:05, but he wasn’t at full strength for the state qualifier and championship meets. The disappointing marks at the end of the season should only prove to fuel the Eagles’ standout going into his senior season.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Joseph Patterson, BHS: </strong>Another strong underclassman for the Eagles, Patterson came on strong near the end of his sophomore season, running a PR of 17:02 at the Class 4A state qualifier to place 14th and following it up with 22nd place in the state meet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gavin Moore, BHS: </strong>The seventh-grade sensation has made a name for himself in the ultramarathon world, but he’s pretty good at this 5K thing, too, evidenced by a 16:49 PR and ninth-place finish at the Class 4A state qualifier and a solid 27th-place showing at the state meet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Connor Eby, BHS: </strong>The highlight of Eby’s solid sophomore season came at the Region 7-4A meet, where his PR of 16:29 resulted in an impressive top-five finish and marked nearly a one-minute improvement and a sign of things to come the next two years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Trice McClure, 8th, JPII: </strong>Sure, she’s only an eighth-grader, but McClure’s game is all grown up. She earned all-region honors in a competitive SCISA Region 4, sharpening herself against top competition in the No. 1 slot and even earning a thrilling three-set win over region Player of the Year Avery Brothers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hannah Merchant, BHS | Sr., MH/OH: </strong>It was a rough season for the Eagles, but Merchant was a monster with 194 kills, 185 digs, 17 blocks, and 17 aces, earning All-Region 7-4A honors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chase Vaigneur, BA | Sr., OH/S: </strong>The SCISA Region 4 Player of the Year racked up 184 kills, 141 assists, 91 digs, and 51 aces in just 12 games and will take her talents to NCAA Division II Young Harris College next season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Laiani McCullough, BCHS | Sr., OH/S: </strong>The leader of a solid Battery Creek squad, McCullough led the Dolphins with 101 kills, 56 blocks, 74 aces, 79 assists, and 61 digs in a well-rounded effort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Area high school stars named to All-Lowco teams', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'area-high-school-stars-named-to-all-lowco-teams', '', '', '2021-06-09 12:46:03', '2021-06-09 16:46:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50509', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50511, 4, '2021-06-09 12:48:33', '2021-06-09 16:48:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you’re wondering just how tough the competition was at the one-day 36-hole U.S. Open Final Qualifying event at Long Cove Club on Monday, two guys who have left Hilton Head Island with tartan jackets and one who owns a FedExCup championship were among those who didn’t make the cut.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PGA Tour golfers John Huh, Sam Ryder, and J.J. Spaun, and up-and-coming stars Wilson Furr and Akshay Bhatia claimed the five qualifying spots on the line. Huh, Ryder, Furr, and Spaun each shot 5-under-par 137 over a long day to punch their tickets to Torrey Pines next week, with Bhatia winning a playoff at 4-under to edge out alternates Zack Sucher and Ben Martin for the final spot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 19-year-old Bhatia set the pace in the first round with a blistering 6-under 65 that featured four birdies and an eagle at the par-5 6th and held on with a 73 that included a pair of double bogeys. Huh and Furr each opened with 67s and closed with 70s, while Ryder shot a mirror-image 70-67, and Spaun followed his 66 with a round of even par.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Past RBC Heritage champions Satoshi Kodaira (69-73) and Brandt Snedeker (71-72) were among those who missed the cut, along with former Hilton Head Island resident D.J. Trahan (72-71), South Carolina native Bill Haas (74-73), and Hilton Head Christian Academy star Max Green (80-78), who competed as an amateur.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Huh, Ryder, and Spaun are all in the field for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree beginning Thursday in Ridgeland.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PGA Tour golfers, rising stars claim U.S. Open berths at Long Cove', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'pga-tour-golfers-rising-stars-claim-u-s-open-berths-at-long-cove', '', '', '2021-06-09 12:48:36', '2021-06-09 16:48:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50513, 4, '2021-06-09 12:53:07', '2021-06-09 16:53:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Justin Jarrett</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It wasn’t quite the crowd one would expect for professional golf, but the dozens of members and guests lined up around the 18th green of Moss Creek’s Devil’s Elbow South course Friday afternoon made it abundantly clear they were thrilled to see pro golfers on their home course — and after a year and a half without any real competition, 16 players from the LPGA Legends Tour were just as happy to be seen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cathy Johnston-Forbes fired a 1-under-par 71 to edge Leta Lindley by one shot and claim the $6,000 winner’s share of the $24,050 purse up for grabs in the impromptu one-day tournament organized by former LPGA star and Moss Creek resident Rosie Jones, who tied for third with a 1-over 73.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the first competitive action for the players on the LPGA’s senior tour since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and their first step in preparation for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open and Senior LPGA Championship later this summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And after such a long layoff, it felt good — and a little strange — to finally play for a crowd, even a small one by pro golf standards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s very nice to be back out here competing, and to get a win is just the cherry on top,” Johnston-Forbes said. “It’s been about a year and a half since we’ve hit shots in front of anybody. I was nervous on the first tee. I wasn’t as nervous coming in on 18 as I thought I would be, probably because I was hitting it well, but it was exciting.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Johnston-Forbes hadn’t played at Moss Creek since the LPGA Tour ended its annual stop there in the mid-1980s, but she had a unique reintroduction to the course when she played a practice round with her brother, Clyde Johnston, a Hilton Head-based golf course architect who oversaw a renovation of the George Fazio track in 2012.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He did help me out, because I hadn’t played here since 1984 and I didn’t remember a lot,” Johnston-Forbes said. “I think my name this week was actually ‘Clyde’s sister.’”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":50514,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-12.51.18-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-12.51.18-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50514\"/></a><figcaption>Moss Creek resident and 13-time LPGA Tour winner Rosie Jones gives a fist pump to the gallery after draining a long birdie putt on the par-4 16th hole during the LPGA Legends Tour event at Moss Creek’s Devil’s Elbow South course on Friday. Jones finished in a tie for third at 1-over-par 73.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina’s own Clarissa Childs, the executive director of the Women’s South Carolina Golf Association and former women’s golf coach at Newberry College, got out to an early lead with two birdies in the first three holes and cruised through 14 holes with the lead before running into trouble at the par-3 15th — Devil’s Elbow South’s signature hole — when her tee shot found the marsh, leading to a triple-bogey 6.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time, Johnston-Forbes and playing partner Lindley started surging. Lindley birdied the par-4 9th and the par-5 11th to jump into the lead at 3-under, while Johnston-Forbes matched her birdie at the 11th and followed it up with another at the par-4 12th to join her atop the leaderboard. Lindley opened the door at the 15th, failing to get up and down from just off the front of the green to drop a shot, and both players battled a moderate breeze on the track’s challenging string of finishing holes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Forbes gave the shot right back at No. 16 with a three-putt bogey, but Lindley returned the favor a hole later and pulled her tee shot left into the hazard at the 18th, allowing Johnston-Forbes to play the final hole conservatively and clinch the win with a bogey.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jones made things interesting for her neighbors, though. Playing in the final group, the 13-time LPGA Tour winner and seven-time Solheim Cup participant ran in a long birdie putt at No. 16 to get within two shots of the lead, and she barely missed another at the par-3 17th before making a two-putt par at the last after being warmly welcomed by the dozens of fans gathered around the green.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was fantastic,” Jones said. “Our players were so excited to be here and to get some competition in. I think I was hyperventilating the first couple of holes, because I was pretty nervous just getting that adrenaline that I haven’t really had in a while.” <br><br><em>Pictured at top: Cathy Johnston-Forbes reacts after her putt just misses on the par-4 14th hole at Moss Creek’s Devil’s Elbow South course during the LPGA Legends Tour event Friday. Johnston-Forbes held on for a one-shot win over Leta Lindley. 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(50525, 4, '2021-06-09 13:22:03', '2021-06-09 17:22:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton High School student Kaitlyn Sherman won the Dale Westcott Memorial Nature Award given by the Photography Club of Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sherman won first place for her image “Barnacles of the Lowcountry” (top), earning a check for $100. The judges remarked on the interesting abstract composition and Sherman’s skill at using a short depth of field to bring the viewers eye right into the barnacles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50482,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Alexis-Rengier-Dale-Wescott-Springtime-scaled.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Alexis-Rengier-Dale-Wescott-Springtime-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50482\"/></a><figcaption>Springtime by Alexis Renger</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each year the Photography Club of Beaufort awards ribbons and monetary prizes to local high school students for their work in nature photography. The award is given in memory of Dale Westcott (1940-2005), a club member who was both an educator and an avid nature photographer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year the club is still not holding regular monthly meetings so a special “print judging” was scheduled at an outside location and all board members were invited to attend. Bluffton High School students again took the top three awards and a student from Cross High School received honorable mention.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50483,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Inlets-of-the-May-River-Ian-Cruikshank-Dale-Westscott.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Inlets-of-the-May-River-Ian-Cruikshank-Dale-Westscott-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50483\"/></a><figcaption>Inlets of the May River by Ian Cruickshank</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Second place and $75 was awarded to Alexis Renger for “Springtime,” and third place and $50 was awarded to Ian Cruikshank for “Inlets of the May River.” Bella Pratt was awarded honorable mention for “Lowcountry Sunset.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Bluffton High student wins Dale Westcott Memorial Nature Award', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bluffton-high-student-wins-dale-westcott-memorial-nature-award', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:23:18', '2021-06-09 17:23:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50525', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(50528, 4, '2021-06-08 13:23:00', '2021-06-08 17:23:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A heart attack is a major life event, one that can have serious repercussions for you and your family in the following days, weeks and months. It requires a new approach to your lifestyle as part of your recovery, but it doesn’t necessarily have to ruin the rest of your life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Complete recovery after a heart attack is possible for some heart-attack survivors, and most can resume a normal or near-normal lifestyle. However, it requires doing everything you can to prevent a second heart attack or developing heart failure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Look at a heart attack as an opportunity to refocus on healthy habits and control your risk factors for future cardiovascular disease,” says preventive cardiologist Luke J. Laffin, MD.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here’s what else Dr. Laffin recommends you do to get back on track.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Take your prescriptions&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your doctor will prescribe medications that have proven to save lives after a heart attack. These medications generally include aspirin, an antiplatelet medication, a beta-blocker, a statin and, often, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Studies have shown that heart attack survivors who don’t fill their prescriptions are far more likely to die within a year than those who take their medications as prescribed. Taking these medications can reduce the chance of a second heart attack by 25% or more.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because these medications are necessary, you should not stop taking them without your doctor’s permission. “Stopping them can increase your risk of a subsequent heart attack,” Dr. Laffin says.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Start cardiac rehabilitation&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a heart attack, it’s natural to wonder how much exercise is safe, or whether it’s safe at all. That’s why it’s a good idea to enroll in a medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation program within four weeks of leaving the hospital. Participating in cardiac rehabilitation can increase your chance of surviving three years or more by almost 50%.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cardiac rehabilitation programs tailor exercise to each participant’s condition and abilities. In addition, the programs include discussions about heart-healthy foods and eating habits and the psychological issues of coping with serious heart disease. Both of these elements are important for a healthier, happier future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. Work on your weight&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perhaps your diet or weight was part of what caused you to develop type 2 diabetes, obesity or hypertension—major risk factors for heart disease. If so, your heart attack may have been a wake-up call to reform your eating habits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A heart-healthy diet eliminates trans fats, limits intake of saturated fats and sodium and emphasizes natural foods that are high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You may need to practice portion control, as well. If you are overwhelmed by the thought of making drastic changes to your diet, consult a registered dietitian. The dietitian will take your favorite foods into account when designing a diet just for you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Quit smoking&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you smoke, now is the time to quit. Smoking is the worst thing you can do to your heart. Cutting back doesn’t work: Smoking only one cigarette a day increases the risk of heart attack by 50% in men and 75% in women.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Secondhand smoke is unsafe, as well. Heart-attack survivors are 61% more likely to have a second heart attack or angina within 30 days when exposed to secondhand smoke.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And, no, electronic cigarettes are not safe substitutes for tobacco cigarettes. They are less toxic, but vaping increases blood pressure and oxidative stress while aggravating endothelial dysfunction, the process that leads to atherosclerosis. In addition, many e-cigarettes contain harmful additives, such as pesticides and heavy metals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Mind your mental health&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depression after a heart attack is common and can shorten your life. Don’t try to tough it out.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“If you lose interest in people or activities you previously enjoyed, this may be a sign that you should seek help from a medical professional,” Dr. Laffin advises. Speaking with your healthcare provider and adding an antidepressant may be all it takes to make you feel better.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. Surround yourself with support&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You survived “the big one,” so why not celebrate life? Feel free to resume a social life as soon as you have the energy to do so. You’ll find that participating in activities you enjoy with friends you cherish will give you a renewed sense of optimism and a sunnier outlook on life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7. Resume sexual activity&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There’s no reason to avoid sexual activity after a heart attack, enjoying the intimacy that is an integral part of a loving relationship. Heart attack survivors who have an active sex life are less likely than celibate survivors to die in the decades following their first heart attack.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I tell my patients that it’s safe to have sex with your regular partner when you can walk up two flights of stairs without stopping to catch your breath,” says Dr. Laffin. “Just respect your limits and stop if you feel lightheaded.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. Look ahead, not behind&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Suffering a heart attack may shake you to your core, but it also can renew your enthusiasm for life. Think of the saying, “What doesn’t kill you can make you stronger.” Surround yourself with people who will help you become a healthier, happier person than you were before.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Eat better, exercise, quit smoking, take your medications and enjoy your life. These simple things may reward you with better health than you had before your heart attack,” says Dr. Laffin.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This story originally appeared in <em>Cleveland Clinic Heart Advisor.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-best-ways-to-improve-your-health-after-a-heart-attack/ <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The best ways to improve your health after a heart attack', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-best-ways-to-improve-your-health-after-a-heart-attack', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:26:25', '2021-06-09 17:26:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50528', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50530, 4, '2021-06-09 13:27:47', '2021-06-09 17:27:47', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong><em>Worried about flying and the risk of infection? Research suggests that with a few precautionary measures, you can breathe a little easier.&nbsp;</em></strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, social distancing has been key to preventing infection and staying healthy. Avoiding air travel has been an important part of that distancing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But sometimes flying is necessary. If you need to fly, take comfort in some recent research on in-flight infection risks. And plan a few precautions to help protect yourself and others.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Reassuring research&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although the COVID-19 virus is too new to have been studied extensively yet, research indicates that the risk of infection in flight may not be higher than it is elsewhere.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A 2018 study found that there\'s little risk of catching a virus on a plane unless you\'re within 3 feet of an infected person. That\'s equivalent to 1 row in front or back, or within 2 seats to either side. And that study, conducted over 10 almost-full transcontinental flights, was done without anyone wearing a face mask.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Face masks provide an extra layer of protection against airborne virus transmission. They are now in common use throughout the world, both on airplanes and in other public places, to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, the air circulation system on airplanes may help. Recirculated air passes through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, which are also used in hospitals. And the regular churn of air prevents infection-spreading droplets from lingering for long.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Boosting your safety on a flight&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayo Clinic experts say that when a flight can\'t be avoided, air travelers should still take precautions to lower their risk of infection.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wear a mask and keep social distance. </strong>Wearing masks and keeping a safe social distance (6 feet if possible) is important, especially while waiting in security lines and during the flight.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don\'t travel if you feel ill. </strong>Postpone travel if you feel sick, have a fever, or are having signs and symptoms of a cold, like coughing and sneezing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wash your hands. </strong>Wash hands for at least 20 seconds before and after going through security and before and after boarding your flight. If you can\'t find a sink, seek out hand sanitizer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www.mayoclinic. org/connected-care/is-it-safe-to-fly-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Is it safe to fly during the COVID-19 pandemic?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'is-it-safe-to-fly-during-the-covid-19-pandemic', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:27:49', '2021-06-09 17:27:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50530', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50532, 4, '2021-06-08 13:28:00', '2021-06-08 17:28:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Celebratory Shots?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dangers of drinking before/after your COVID-19&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a particularly difficult year brought on by the pandemic, a lot of Americans are looking forward to receiving the vaccine in an attempt to return to life as we once knew it. Many are already out celebrating a return to some kind of normality with a few alcoholic beverages following months of lockdown and restrictions. However, given the physiological effects of alcohol on the body, as well as the potential side effects that could come with the vaccine, is it safe to celebrate getting your shot by taking… another shot?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The medical experts at Laguna Treatment have provided advice on the dangers of drinking alcohol before or after receiving the vaccine as well as before or after blood donation procedures. Chronic heavy alcohol use is associated with various types of immune system suppressions. Though it might be tough to gauge how much a single drinking episode would affect the vaccination, drinking in general just before or after your jab is better avoided.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Is it advisable to not drink alcohol the night before receiving a vaccine?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Though it might be difficult to judge the effects of a single night out, it’s advisable not to. In addition to the potential for a blunted immune response, the aftereffects of a night of drinking can take their toll—making it less likely that you make it to the vaccination appointment at all, as well as potentially worsening some of the vaccine side effects, should you experience them.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Can alcohol exacerbate the potential side effects of vaccines?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Both the acute effects of alcohol intoxication as well as the hangover one might experience afterwards can compound some of the side effects associated with the COVID vaccine, such as increased heart rate, headache, gastrointestinal upset and body aches.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What are the dangers of going straight from your vaccine appointment to celebrate by drinking at a bar?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>People receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are advised to take it easy in the hours to days after the shot to minimize the severity of potential withdrawal symptoms, and to mount as full of response to the vaccine possible. Celebrating with a drink goes against this advice, and could lead to fatigue, dehydration, injury, etc.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What about donating blood - can you be denied the ability to donate blood if you have been drinking?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Absolutely. Just as some medications may disqualify someone from donor eligibility, active alcohol intoxication may as well.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How long after a blood donation can you drink alcohol?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Donor centers commonly advise for healthy meals and increased water intake to best maintain fluid balance and nutritional status. People may also be advised to avoid strenuous activity in addition to following the food/liquid guidelines for at least 24 hours after a donation. Alcohol should not be consumed in the meantime to allow for adequate rehydration and avoidance of any side effects such as faintness or dizziness.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://lagunatreatment.com/\">https://lagunatreatment.com/</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Did You Know . . .', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'did-you-know', '', '', '2021-06-25 11:38:00', '2021-06-25 15:38:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50532', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50534, 4, '2021-06-09 13:31:18', '2021-06-09 17:31:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>New review sorts evidence from overgeneralizations</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When it comes to teasing out the effects of dietary carbohydrate intake on cardiometabolic health, the devil is very much in the details, and more details are needed for conclusions on some important questions. That’s an overarching message of a new evidence-based review of the topic published in Atherosclerosis (Epub March 27, 2021) by Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, and two European colleagues.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Carbohydrates have been vilified in the media over the past two decades, often due to overbroad generalizations not supported by evidence,” says Dr. Cho, Co-Section Head of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation. “The recent prominence of high-protein diets for weight loss has fueled further confusion, leading too many people to overlook the essential role carbohydrates play in a healthy diet.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Analyzing a range of effects</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Together with expert nutrition and health researchers from the Netherlands and Italy, Dr. Cho reviewed the latest evidence—almost exclusively from observational studies and meta-analyses of intervention studies—on the effect of fiber, whole grain and refined carbohydrates on the following:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Weight</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Insulin resistance</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diabetes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Inflammation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lipids</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long-term rates of major cardiac events</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All-cause mortality</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They begin by noting that current understanding of carbohydrates’ health effects has been hindered by the traditional limitations of dietary recall studies and the fact that many studies to date have failed to differentiate among the various types of carbohydrates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Carbohydrates may be thought of in terms of complex versus simple and then further broken down into fiber, starches and sugar,” notes Dr. Cho, the paper’s corresponding author.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Accordingly, the paper proceeds to review the latest evidence from clinical studies in three main sections:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fiber and whole grain</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Refined carbohydrates</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Epidemiological studies of carbohydrates with mortality</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A sampling of key conclusions</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The review leads the authors to a number of conclusions, including the following:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High consumption of dietary fiber and whole grains is associated with positive effects on metabolic health, whereas high consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates has negative effects on cardiometabolic health.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Carbohydrate type is also critical to clinical outcomes, with diets rich in fiber and whole grains associated with lower rates of mortality and cardiovascular events.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evidence consistently shows that low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets yield comparable effects on body weight, assuming comparable energy levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The jury is still out on how a low-carbohydrate diet impacts diabetes control. Whereas short-term studies have demonstrated better fasting glucose and lower hemoglobin A1c, these benefits in diabetes control attenuated with longer follow-up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The quality of the carbohydrate dictates its effect on both cardiometabolic health and cardiovascular events. Moreover, individuals’ responses to dietary fiber interventions are likely determined by their initial microbial and/or metabolic phenotype (physical composition). It’s becoming more and more clear that this is not a one-size-fits-all question,” observes Dr. Cho.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The review authors also identify the impact of individual traits and lifestyle factors on the effectiveness of fiber interventions as a priority for future research. Another priority focus is the role played by regional and ethnic differences in various metabolic and clinical outcomes of the consumption of differing types of carbohydrates. And the authors note that because most data to date are from observational studies, definitive evidence on the benefits and adverse effects of various carbohydrate types is lacking.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>New tech tools</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The review authors note that the emergence of mobile app-enabled patient-entered diet data should help bolster the number and quality of dietary and intervention studies to start filling these knowledge gaps.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/beware-one-size-fits-all-thinking-on-carbohydrates-and-cardiometabolic-health/<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beware ‘One Size Fits All’ Thinking on Carbohydrates and Cardiometabolic Health', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beware-one-size-fits-all-thinking-on-carbohydrates-and-cardiometabolic-health', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:31:21', '2021-06-09 17:31:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50534', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(50537, 4, '2021-06-09 13:33:10', '2021-06-09 17:33:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week’s article covered the eligibility criteria and the definition of hospice. Hospice focuses on quality of life, rather than length of life. Hospice provides four levels of care including:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li><strong>Routine Hospice Care (RHC) </strong>is the most common level of care. This is care at the patient’s residence. Under routine care, patients receive regular visits from members of his or her care team. Typically, this would include weekly visits from their Registered Nurse (RN), a visit from their Nurse Assistant, homemaker, and, if requested, one or more volunteers, their social worker, and chaplain. Some hospices also offer music, massage, pet therapy, and aromatic services.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Continuous Home Care (CHC) </strong>is care from 8 to 24 hours per day to manage pain and other acute medical symptoms. CHC must be mainly nursing care but can be supplemented with caregiver and hospice aide services. The care team chaplain, social worker, therapists, and volunteers can be used as needed during CHC. The purpose of CHC is to allow the patient to remain in the home.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Inpatient Respite Care (IRC) </strong>is temporary care for five days. IRC allows the patient’s own caregiver (spouse, daughter, parent, etc.) to get much needed relief from caring for the patient. Respite care can be provided in a hospital, hospice inpatient facility, or long-term care facility, that has sufficient 24-hour nursing personnel present. While in respite care, the patient still gets his or her hospice care. This is a particularly important and helpful service to families who frequently become exhausted from being the primary care giver.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>General Inpatient Care (GIP)</strong>, frequently called Crisis Care, is provided for pain control and other severe symptom management, that cannot be practically provided in any other setting. GIP is needed when other efforts to manage symptoms are not sufficient. Crisis care can be provided in a hospital, hospice inpatient facility, or skilled nursing facility that has RNs available 24 hours per day to provide direct care. When the crisis is over, the patient can return home to routine care.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pain and discomfort are “the emergency” in hospice care. If a patient’s medications and caregiver efforts are not working during the night, weekend, holiday, or anytime, the patient or caregiver calls his hospice RN and the RN has less than one-hour to bring the pain under control. The afterhours RN will assess the problem, answer questions, respond to the patient’s home, and consult with doctor, Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hospice patients can get care for things that can be cured or treated that are not terminal. For example, if a hospice patient is diagnosed with terminal cancer and has had surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and those treatments have been stopped, the patient can still be treated for other conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, arthritis, etc. It is also possible to get treatments like radiation and fluid withdrawal for pain and discomfort control.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fear of pain and suffering is a common symptom experienced by end-of-life patients. Hospice care teams are experts in home safety and pain and discomfort control. The patient is part of his care team and the care team will help the patient with controlling nausea and treating skin care, dry mouth, sore mouth, changes in urination and bowel movements, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, breathing, loss of appetite, and more.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The U.S. hospice movement was founded by volunteers. Volunteers are essential to the best hospice care. Hospice volunteer services are unique in that hospice is the only provider with Medicare Conditions requiring volunteers to provide at least 5% of total patient care hours! This means patients have a right to request help from trained and background checked hospice volunteers in the areas of companionship, housekeeping, cooking, music, haircutting, carpentry, photography, yard work, and other services.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ask the hospice you are considering to tell you about their volunteer program, their volunteer coordinator, and what their volunteers can do to help you and your family. My hospice had over 20 volunteers and was able to provide at least two volunteers to the patients and families who wanted volunteer help.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Next week more on hospice and how to select the best hospice for you.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is a past hospice volunteer, volunteer coordinator, marketing manager, administrator, CEO, and board chairman, and the founder of a hospice in Missouri. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, he writes columns for the ISLAND NEWS, including the Veterans Benefits Column, What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column, and the Hospice Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net. </em><br><br><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice. Larry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely their Doctor, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse, Medicare, Medicaid, their Private Insurance Company, State Medical Department, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and the hospice of their choice for advice on hospice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'End-of-Life Planning and Hospice II', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'end-of-life-planning-and-hospice-ii', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:33:13', '2021-06-09 17:33:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50537', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50539, 4, '2021-06-09 13:34:34', '2021-06-09 17:34:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last month, South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, has received two accolades from The Communicator Awards – the Communicator Award of Excellence in the Television Cultural category and the Communicator Award of Distinction in the Television Interview category.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now filming its fourth season, By The River is filmed on a Bronze Telly Award-winning set at ETV Lowcountry in Beaufort. Achieved in partnership with the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), the entire crew for the show consists of USCB Communication Studies students. The show is hosted by Holly Jackson, director of Operations and Content at ETV Lowcountry and is produced by Dr. Caroline E. Sawyer, assistant professor of Communication Studies at USCB.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“By The River is our love letter to Southern stories and the authors and poets who write them, while also providing the ultimate experiential learning opportunity for USCB communication studies students,” Sawyer said in a release. “In this program, SCETV gives us the opportunity to take the educational experience to a new level. It’s wonderful that The Communicator Awards recognize such excellence in the outcome of our partnership.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“By The River perfectly depicts the value that public media can bring to a community. As a collaboration with USCB, this project offers students an experience they can’t get anywhere else in South Carolina, and I’m proud to see all of their great work recognized in this way,” SCETV President and CEO Anthony Padgett said in a news release.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SCETV/USCB television series, By The River, honored', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'scetv-uscb-television-series-by-the-river-honored', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:34:37', '2021-06-09 17:34:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50539', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50541, 4, '2021-06-09 13:38:11', '2021-06-09 17:38:11', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Country act playing Saturday at Highway 21 Drive-In </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort tends to be a little out of the way when it comes to the concert circuit for major touring musical acts. But locals will get a chance to see a mainstream act later this week when country music act Florida Georgia Line plays on the big screen at the Highway 21 Drive-In on Saturday, June 12, thanks to Encore Drive-In Nights.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The never-before-seen show by Florida Georgia Line was recorded live, along with guests Nelly, Chase Rice and show-opener Shy Carter, exclusively for this one-night only event at drive-ins and outdoor venues across the country, in Canada and in Ireland.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets are $74 per car of up to six people for the 8:30 p.m. show open to all ages. The gates open at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For $20, Food and Beverage Permit Passes will allow concert goers to bring their own food and beverages. No alcohol is allowed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And $29.99 gets fans their own Drive-In Night-specific Florida Georgia Line T-shirt.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tickets, Food and Beverage Permit Passes and T-shirts are available at https://www.encorenights. com/fgl.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More than 100,000 tickets have been sold so far, and the show is expected to sell out locally.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About the band&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Florida Georgia Line – a 2010-founded Nashville duo consisting of singer-songwriters Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley – dominated the country airwaves with their 2012 debut single “Cruise.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song was downloaded more than 7,000,000 times, making it the best-selling digital country song ever. It spent 24 weeks at No. 1 and remains their most popular song to date. The song and the duo are considered to be at the forefront of a style of country music often called \"bro-country,\" incorporating production elements from rock and hip-hop music.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The group’s most recent album, it’s fifth, Life Rolls On, was released on Feb. 12.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About the show&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each ticket admits one standard passenger car or truck. RVs and limousines are not permitted. All guests must have a seat belt.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>General Admission parking is based on a first-come-first-serve basis. The show is expected to be full, so fans should arrive early. Venue staff reserves the right to move cars as needed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Guests and staff will adhere to current CDC and state/ local guidelines regarding social distancing as it pertains to the following in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once a vehicle or person leaves the venue, no re-entry will be permitted. Shows will go on rain or shine. No refunds.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the event of severe weather, fans will be contacted regarding a reschedule or a potential refund.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To limit car battery usage, fans are advised to bring a battery-operated FM radio to listen to the concert. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WANT TO GO?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>Florida Georgia Line concert&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 12. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where: </strong>Highway 21 Drive- In&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cost: </strong>$74 per car of up to six people&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Cruise on out to see Florida Georgia Line', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cruise-on-out-to-see-florida-georgia-line', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:38:13', '2021-06-09 17:38:13', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50541', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50543, 4, '2021-06-08 13:38:00', '2021-06-08 17:38:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s May meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, June 10, Beaufort Yacht Club\'s new deck on Lady’s Island off Meridian Road. The social will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dues and renewals will continue on the same monthly system prior to the pandemic. The porch bar will be utilized and Club restrooms will be available. Captain Tim Carver, local guide, for Tight Lines Unlimited will discuss Spot Tail Bass (Red Fish). He will present rods and reels, and baits/lures of choice. This information will also include how to select best fishing spots, dealing with water clarity, tides, and currents. Captain John Mathews will also give a brief presentation on his new program – Marsh Sense – learning to wade and fish in tidal marsh on foot. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. The Club will draw names for those who weighed in during May. Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply is sponsoring the monthly $50 weigh-in drawing. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Mass Choir</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m. Sunday, June 13, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts lawn. Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and older. Part of the Listen on the Lawn, the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts fundraiser. Bring a chair or blankets, snacks or supper, and beverage of choice. The Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. for seating. Beaufort Mass Choir members represent more than 12 local churches and are under the direction of Scott Allen Gibbs. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort SC Drum Circle</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 14, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion. All are invited to share some good vibes with the Beaufort SC Drum Circle. Everyone is welcome to attend this family-friendly event. No experience is necessary. Rain or Shine. Please bring a chair, a friend, and maybe an extra drum or hand percussion instrument if you have one to share. For questions or to join our mailing list, email us at beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact us on our Facebook page \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club meetings</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 17, July 15, Washington Street Park. After a year of masks, social distancing, hygiene measures and vaccinations (you have yours, right?), we can finally meet in person. Meetings at the beautiful, newly refurbished Washington Street Park at the corner of Washington Street and Newcastle Street in Beaufort. Speaker for May 20 will be Rev. Kenneth Hodges, Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and champion of the Harriet Tubman Monument.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 17, July 15, downtown Beaufort. Every third Thursday of the month is downtown Beaufort’s newest recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort, featuring Wayne Grabenbauer and Southbound 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Kirk Dempsey &amp; Tim Devine</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts lawn. Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and older. Part of the Listen on the Lawn, the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts fundraiser. Bring a chair or blankets, snacks or supper, and beverage of choice. The Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. for seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Cypress Wetlands</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Open to the public everyday during daylight hours, located on Paris Ave. Free. Experience the wonders of the wetlands as you stroll the boardwalk and visit the rookery. This is a working organic laboratory and stormwater system for the benefit of all. A photographer’s paradise with nesting birds, alligators, turtles, etc. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org , Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-56', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:40:30', '2021-06-09 17:40:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50543', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50545, 4, '2021-06-09 13:42:09', '2021-06-09 17:42:09', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Burton Fire District, along with Beaufort County EMS, responded to four motor vehicle collisions over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with each resulting in injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first incident was reported just after 7 p.m., Friday, May 28 on Burton Wells Rd. Emergency crews arrived on scene to a single-passenger vehicle in a roadway ditch. The female driver was treated for what appeared to be minor injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second incident occurred just after 2 a.m., Sunday, on Joe Frazier Rd. Emergency crews arrived on scene to an SUV that had gone off the roadway into a ditch. The male driver, who was not on scene when crews arrived but later returned, was treated for what appeared to be minor injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third incident occurred on just after 1:30 p.m. on Memorial Day at the intersection of Parris Island Gateway and Dowlingwood Drive. Emergency crews arrived on scene to a two-vehicle collision resulting in potentially serious injuries to a female occupant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fourth incident occurred later in the evening, just after 9:30 p.m. on Memorial Day in the area of 3557 Trask Parkway. Emergency crews arrived on scene to a two-vehicle collision between a passenger vehicle and an SUV, which came to rest against a tree. Six occupants were transported to the hospital, including a 15-year-old male, who appeared to have serious injuries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Burton Fire responds to 4 crashes over Memorial Day Weekend', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'burton-fire-responds-to-4-crashes-over-memorial-day-weekend', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:42:11', '2021-06-09 17:42:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50545', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50547, 4, '2021-06-08 13:42:00', '2021-06-08 17:42:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dataw Island Marina is welcoming the public on Saturday, June 12 for an Open House event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The marina will be open for tours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also in attendance will be representatives from Marine Tech Services, Sea Island Marine, Morgan River Grill, Savannah Canoe &amp; Kayak, Beaufort Kayak Tours and the Dataw Island Yacht Club.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dataw Island Marina is managed by Hilton Head Island-based Marine Tech Services, a family-owned boat repair and maintenance outfit that is considered one of the best in the region. Marine Tech brings expertise in both marina and boatyard operations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upon first acquiring the marina, the Dataw Island Owners Association (DIOA) managed the much-needed renovations and repairs to the property, drawing on existing resources and talent to keep expenses at a minimum. General Manager Ted Bartlett said that now that Dataw has have a fully functioning marina, the time was right to shift operations and management to an experienced outfit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Marine Tech Services is an excellent fit for our operation, and the energy and expertise that they have already displayed has been impressive,” Bartlett said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All of us here on the Marine Tech team are very enthusiastic about the opportunities that our partnership with Dataw Island brings,\" Marine Tech President John Torrens said. \"We are very excited to be offering services from our Dataw Island location as it is more convenient to all of our Northern Beaufort County customers. We expect the full service marina/boatyard amenity to play a significant role in making Dataw Island a major boating destination.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marine Tech Services – certified by many major brands, including Yanmar, Volvo, Kohler, Westerbeke, Dometic, Vacuflush and more – well known in the boating world, servicing many boats doing the “Great Loop,” as well as customers right here in the Beaufort and Hilton Head area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Basically, we do everything except canvas and upholstery, and we work with well qualified contractors to provide that service for you!” Marine Tech General Manager Kristy Carr said. “Also, as a mobile operation, we travel as far as Charleston several times a year. We have worked on boats here on Dataw, at the Beaufort City Marina, Port Royal Landing Marina, Lady’s Island Marina as well as have many regular customers with private docks …”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have heard from a number of folks who have taken day trips to the Dataw Island Marina from Hilton Head, and everyone just loves the location” Carr said. “They love how quiet it is and are impressed with the Morgan River Grill. In fact, we’ve had several boat owners who have indicated their interest in moving their boats if there was space.”<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WANT TO GO?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>Dataw Island Marina Open House</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 12</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where: </strong>Dataw Island Marina</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free and open to the public</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Dataw Island Marina hosting open house June 12', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dataw-island-marina-hosting-open-house-june-12', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:47:35', '2021-06-09 17:47:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50547', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(50549, 4, '2021-06-08 13:47:00', '2021-06-08 17:47:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>New SC regulations will ban tegus</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>New regulations that went into effect Friday, May 28, ban non-native Argentine black and white tegus from being brought into South Carolina or reproduced, and will also require current tegu owners to register their reptiles with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Argentine black and white tegu, a popular reptile in the pet trade, has been introduced and established in the wild in areas outside of its native South American range, including Georgia and Florida. The invasive species has also been documented in numerous counties in South Carolina, which is joining Florida and Alabama in banning the reptiles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Tegus are predatory lizards, and they have been known to eat a variety of native species, such as quail and gopher tortoises, which are an endangered species in South Carolina,” SCDNR Assistant Chief of Wildlife Will Dillman said in a release. “These regulations are aimed at stopping the proliferation of tegus before they are able to establish and do real damage in our state.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pet owners who currently have tegus will be required to register them with SCDNR by Sept. 25. After this date, no unregistered tegus may be possessed, and no tegus may be bought, sold, traded or brought into South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tegus have gained popularity in the pet trade, according to Dillman, due to their large size, intelligence, docile nature and hardiness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Change coming at the pump</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the fifth consecutive year, South Carolina\'s Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge, and infrastructure construction in South Carolina, will increase from $0.24 to $0.26 per gallon beginning July 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The increase is part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act passed by the General Assembly in 2017, which raises the fee by $0.02 each July until 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-189', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:50:34', '2021-06-09 17:50:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50549', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50551, 4, '2021-06-08 13:50:00', '2021-06-08 17:50:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District and the Sheldon Township Fire District are two of 80 local fire departments in 33 counties across the state who have actively worked to develop community risk reduction (CRR) plans for their jurisdictions in 2020, according to Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) and its partners.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These designated communities continually work to reduce fire-related injuries in our state, thereby decreasing the risks for residents and firefighters. They also promote consistent fire safety messaging and stress the importance of providing all relative data collected at fire scenes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The enthusiasm for obtaining this designation continues to grow, and we remain encouraged by active participation,” Community Risk Reduction Chief Josh Fulbright said. “We congratulate the 80 designees and, even with the pandemic, are excited to see a 40 percent increase from last year. We look forward to recognizing them during the June Fire-Rescue Conference in Columbia – along with those from 2019 who could not be fully recognized last year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '2 area fire departments honored', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2-area-fire-departments-honored', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:51:18', '2021-06-09 17:51:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50551', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50553, 4, '2021-06-09 13:52:54', '2021-06-09 17:52:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Commercial shrimp trawling opened in all legal South Carolina waters at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 27.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“After a slightly cooler start to spring, things now look pretty normal for this time of year,” Director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR) Office of Fisheries Management Mel Bell said. “We’ve seen adequate evidence of coast-wide maturation and spawning of white shrimp. This is the same date we opened the season in full last year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shrimping season in South Carolina typically starts in spring with the opening of a small subset of waters, called provisional areas, that allow shrimpers to take advantage of the harvest offshore while still protecting the majority of shrimp that have yet to spawn. South Carolina’s provisional areas opened on April 26 this year. The remainder of the harvest area, called the General Trawl Zone, is much larger and what opened in full May 27.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Given the relatively mild nature of this past winter and the promising results of several months of monitoring efforts conducted by our biologists, the abundance of overwintering white shrimp in our estuarine waters should set us up for good landings this season,” Bell said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCDNR officials set the opening date for shrimp season each year based on the conditions of the shrimp themselves. Aboard both commercial and agency vessels, biologists sample and study white shrimp frequently in late spring. One of the things they’re looking for is evidence that a majority of female white shrimp will have already spawned at least once before the season starts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opening the season too soon – and allowing trawlers to catch females that have not had an opportunity to spawn – could reduce the size of the fall white shrimp crop, which are the offspring of the spring white shrimp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina\'s commercial shrimp calendar has historically had three peak periods. In the spring, shrimpers typically capitalize on the influx of roe white shrimp, large, early-season shrimp that generally fetch higher prices and generate the most value for fishing effort. The summer months are typically defined by a peak in brown shrimp, which are similar to white shrimp in size and taste. In the fall and into winter, shrimpers bring in a second crop of white shrimp; the offspring of the spring roe shrimp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because white shrimp are a short-lived species that are vulnerable to cold water temperatures and unusually wet or dry summers, their numbers can fluctuate dramatically from year to year. However, they’re also prolific spawners – which means that the populations can quickly rebound even after a poor year or season.<br><br><em>Above: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologists study shrimp numbers, size and reproductive status to help managers determine when to safely open shrimp harvest season. Photo by E. Weeks.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Shrimp season open in full in SC', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shrimp-season-open-in-full-in-sc', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:52:57', '2021-06-09 17:52:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50555, 4, '2021-06-08 13:53:00', '2021-06-08 17:53:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Tuesday, June 1, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced 2021 Military Academy Nomination Applications are open.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Candidates interested in attending one of the four service academies — the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy — may submit applications through 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16. Senator Scott will nominate up to 40 students from across South Carolina to be considered for an appointment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s an honor to assist South Carolinians who want to serve our country,” Scott said in a release. “At such an important time, these students have decided to pursue a military career and take on some of the most rigorous collegiate (curricula) our country has to offer. I commend their courage and determination, and I know they will make South Carolina proud for years to come.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students seeking Scott’s nomination must submit an application at https://bit.ly/3vH5N17, including two essays, SAT/ACT scores, high school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. For more information about the service academy nomination process, visit Scott’s FAQ page at https://bit.ly/3g32Pxr, or call the Service Academy Coordinator at 803-771-6112.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Senator accepting applications for Service Academy nominations', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'senator-accepting-applications-for-service-academy-nominations', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:54:24', '2021-06-09 17:54:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50557, 4, '2021-06-09 13:57:07', '2021-06-09 17:57:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Four Beaufort area high school seniors each received a $1,500 scholarship grant through the Lieutenant General George I. Forsythe Rotary Scholarship Program at the Rotary Club of Beaufort’s June 2 luncheon meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The four recipients, each nominated by their respective high schools were Rachael Reineri of Beaufort Academy, Brianna Martinez of Battery Creek High School, Abigail Chiaviello of Beaufort High School, and Molly Smith of Beaufort High School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Three recipients – Smith, Martinez, and Chiaviello – were introduced to the Beaufort Rotarians and recognized with certificates. Reineri was not able to attend the event.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lieutenant General George I. Forsythe Scholarship is presented annually to graduating seniors from Beaufort County high schools north of the Broad River in memory of Forsythe, a member of the Beaufort Rotary from 1972, when he completed a distinguished 33-year military career, until his passing in 1986.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certificates of recognition were presented to the recipients by the Rotary’s scholarship chair, retired Brigadier General Barney Forsythe, son of the late George Forsythe, and a Rotarian since 2006.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reineri will attend the University of South Carolina. Brianna Martinez will attend Middle Georgia State University. Abigail Chiaviello will attend Clemson University. And Molly Smith will attend Lander University.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Pictured, left to right, are Beaufort Rotary Club President Robert Bussa, Brianna Martinez of Battery Creek High School, Abigail Chiaviello of Beaufort High School, Molly Smith of Beaufort High School, Barney Forsythe of the Beaufort Rotary Club and Larry Rowland of the Beaufort Rotary Club. Not pictured is Rachael Reineri of Beaufort Academy. Photo by Amanda Burgin</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Rotary Club awards annual college scholarships', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'rotary-club-awards-annual-college-scholarships', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:57:11', '2021-06-09 17:57:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50557', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50559, 4, '2021-06-08 13:57:00', '2021-06-08 17:57:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In its “Annual Comment” regarding the City of Beaufort’s financial profile, Moody’s Investors Service said that the City’s Aa2 rating reflects a “very strong credit position” and that Moody’s does not see any material credit risk for Beaufort as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Notable credit factors include a robust financial position, healthy tax base and sound wealth and income profile. The rating also reflects a light debt burden,” Moody’s said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moody’s noted that the City’s cash balance as a percent of operating revenues (44.8 percent) is “consistent with the U.S. median.” It also said that the city has a “very strong economy and tax base.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In defining its ratings, Moody’s says that \"Aa\" signifies that the fixed income obligation is \"judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk\" and 2 places the obligation in the middle of the range of that rating class. Beaufort’s rating is above the median rating of Aa3 for U.S. cities, according to Moody’s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We’re pleased that Moody’s recognizes that Beaufort maintains a strong and prudential financial position,” said Finance Director Kathy Todd. “We do not take on unnecessary debt, and this opinion reflects that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moody’s report can be viewed at http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/DocumentCenter/View/6480/Moodys_2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Moody’s: Beaufort has ‘strong’ credit position', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'moodys-beaufort-has-strong-credit-position', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:58:08', '2021-06-09 17:58:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50559', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50561, 4, '2021-06-09 13:59:25', '2021-06-09 17:59:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two people were injured, and a family displaced, in a Burton house fire Monday morning.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just past 10:30 a.m., the Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS responded to a reported house fire on Still Shadow Drive in Burton after a neighbor saw smoke coming from a single-story home. Burton fire crews arrived on scene and reported fire was coming through the roof.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firefighters were able to enter the home and quickly brought the fire, which was located in the kitchen, under control. However, because the fire spread through the roof and insulation, firefighters continued to search for, and extinguish, smoldering embers for two hours.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A male occupant, who was asleep at the time, woke when he felt “the heat of the fire,” and suffered minor injuries escaping through a window. It is believed that there were no working smoke alarms in the home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A firefighter also suffered minor injuries and was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fire is still under investigation, but is believed to have been caused by an equipment or electrical malfunction. The family of three was displaced. Red Cross was notified and is assisting the family. MCAS Fire Department also responded to the scene.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Smoke detectors&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>an imperative&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Burton Fire District has responded to 10 house fires in 2021. One re-occurring issue firefighters are finding in many of these fires is the lack of working smoke alarms in the home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton fire officials state that not only do smoke alarms alert you to get out of the home, but also help limit damages by alerting occupants to the fire earlier, allowing them to call 911 immediately. They enable a quicker fire department response and extinguishment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents in Burton who need smoke alarms, require assistance, or have questions concerning their smoke alarms, can call the Burton Fire District headquarters station at 843-255-8011.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '2 injured, family displaced in Burton fire', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2-injured-family-displaced-in-burton-fire', '', '', '2021-06-09 13:59:28', '2021-06-09 17:59:28', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50561', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50563, 4, '2021-06-09 14:00:45', '2021-06-09 18:00:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The vintage car show by the Beaufort Classic Car Club is always a big draw during First Friday on Bay Sreet. Joy and Rick Corley with 7-month-old Percy, admire the classic lines of a 1967 Oldsmobile 442 convertible owned by James Bollack of Beaufort. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'FIRST FRIDAY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'first-friday-5', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:00:47', '2021-06-09 18:00:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50563', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50565, 4, '2021-06-08 14:01:00', '2021-06-08 18:01:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>L</strong><strong>ucinda </strong><strong>J</strong><strong>ohnson </strong>S<strong>immons&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mother Lucinda Johnson Simmons, 95, of Oaks Community, St. Helena Island, SC, widow of Charlie Simmons entered into eternal rest from her home Thursday, May 13, 2021. Viewing May 19, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. The horse-drawn carriage carried her from Edith Galloway’s Estate on Sea Island Parkway to the Simmons Estate. Funeral services were 12 P.M. May 20. Burial, Beaufort National Cemetery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D<strong>yane </strong>E<strong>. </strong>C<strong>hisho</strong>l<strong>m</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dyane E. Chisholm, 70, of Savannah, GA entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Savannah. Her parents, Daisy Chisholm, and the late Harold Chisholm. Viewing was May 27 in the Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services were 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 28 in Bob Fields Cemetery, Beaufort, SC. Dyane is the great-granddaughter of our founder, Joe Chisholm.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>T</strong><strong>imo</strong>t<strong>hy </strong>H<strong>eyward</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Timothy Heyward, 61, of Beaufort, SC, husband of Loren Heyward entered into eternal rest Friday, May 14, 2021, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Irene Gloria Bailey and Perry Clarence Heyward of St. Helena Island, SC. Viewing, May 21, and funeral May 22 all in the Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Burial, Eddings Point Cemetery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A<strong>n</strong>t<strong>hony </strong>R<strong>ivers</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anthony Rivers, Jr. 31, of Scott Community, St. Helena Island, SC entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was the son of Anthony Rivers, Sr. and the late Janet V. Chisolm. Viewing 4-7 p.m. June 4, Galloway’s Memorial Chapel, Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals. Graveside services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, School Farm Cemetery on St. Helena Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'DEATH NOTICES', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'death-notices-16', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:01:50', '2021-06-09 18:01:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50565', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50567, 4, '2021-06-08 14:02:00', '2021-06-08 18:02:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort has added a new Hurricane Readiness page (<a href=\"http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/602/Hurricane-Readiness\">http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/602/Hurricane-Readiness</a>) on its website, which includes information and tips from local, state, and national resources.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The page includes the 2021 Hurricane Guide from the State of South Carolina, as well as a link to South Carolina’s new dedicated hurricane information website (https://hurricane.sc/). It includes an FAQ with local, state and regional information, as well as links to Ready.gov, a federal website that provides advice on how to prepare for and recover from major disasters.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has predicted another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2021.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Forecasters predict a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 30 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 10 percent chance of a below-normal season. Fortunately, experts do not expect the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning, the City of Beaufort will ensure that up-to-date information is shared on the City’s Facebook and Nextdoor pages, as well as on Twitter. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Nixle (https://www.nixle.com/), an application that sends email or text messages from local public safety agencies, and is especially helpful during potential disasters.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the hurricane page, the City recently added a Flood Awareness page (http://www.cityofbeaufort.org/286/Flood-Awareness) to its website. This offers information on flood insurance maps, the National Flood Insurance Program, and tips on how to protect you, your family, and your home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City of Beaufort adds hurricane readiness page to website', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-of-beaufort-adds-hurricane-readiness-page-to-website', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:02:59', '2021-06-09 18:02:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50567', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50569, 4, '2021-06-09 14:04:04', '2021-06-09 18:04:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2021 edition of the South Carolina Hurricane Guide was released last week to coincide with the start of hurricane season which started June 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov and download the guide.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Emergency Management Division officially launched hurricane.sc, an interactive website that will guide people through the fundamentals of being prepared for hurricanes and tropical storms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Designed to be a quick, adaptive and flexible online reference, hurricane.sc is accessible on a desktop computer, a smartphone or a tablet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the 2021 South Carolina Hurricane Guide, the SC Emergency Manager mobile app is a personal tool for emergency planning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Be sure to stay connected locally and sign up for updates from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at https://bit.ly/3uLFTIi or text your ZIP code to 888777 and from Beaufort County government at https://bit.ly/3fJkCdP. You can follow Beaufort County government’s Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3fYcWTW</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '2021 Hurricane Guide available', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2021-hurricane-guide-available', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:04:07', '2021-06-09 18:04:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50571, 4, '2021-06-09 14:05:41', '2021-06-09 18:05:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Nick Russell, 86, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in San Francisco in 1953. After Boot Camp in San Diego and Advanced Combat and Aircraft Maintenance Training, he was assigned to jet fighter squadrons as a jet mechanic. His first tour in Vietnam was at Chu Lai after which he transitioned to 2nd LT. His second Vietnam tour was at Da Nang with a fighter squadron. He retired from the Marine Corps after a tour at MCAS Beaufort as a Captain, completing 20 years service. Many in our area know Nick from his 15 years with Beaufort County Public Works and 42 years with the Beaufort Water Search and Rescue.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50488,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Nick-Russell-young.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Nick-Russell-young-889x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50488\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK NICK RUSSELL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-nick-russell', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:05:44', '2021-06-09 18:05:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50571', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50573, 4, '2021-06-09 14:08:14', '2021-06-09 18:08:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Gary Winters, a retired veterinarian, captured a photo of his dog Finn, a black lab, enjoying a cool, reconditioned swing at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-162', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:08:19', '2021-06-09 18:08:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50573', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50575, 4, '2021-06-09 14:09:45', '2021-06-09 18:09:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Marine recruit has died in training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Recruit Depot announced the news on it’s Facebook page Monday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“On Friday, June 4th, Private First Class Dalton Beals passed away during the conduct of The Crucible with the new Marines of Echo Company,” the post read. “Our deepest condolences go out to Dalton’s family and to the Marines and staff of Echo Company. The cause of death is currently under investigation.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Marine Recruit Dies at Parris Island', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'marine-recruit-dies-at-parris-island', '', '', '2021-06-09 15:00:56', '2021-06-09 19:00:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50575', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50577, 4, '2021-06-09 14:15:04', '2021-06-09 18:15:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County Council Prepares for Redistricting</strong><br><br>BEAUFORT<em> </em>– U.S. Census figures aren’t scheduled for official release until Sept. 30, but Beaufort County Council’s already talking about redrawing lines. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Council’s executive committee this week agreed to recommend to the full Council an agreement with the S.C. Dept. of Revenue to help redraw the county’s 11 council districts before the next election in November 2022.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Department representatives told the committee their goal is to prepare the county’s new districts by the end of 2021.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on preliminary reports, Beaufort County’s population grew 19.6 percent in the last decade, adding 30,545 to a total of 186,095. The majority of growth occurred in the southern part of the county and speculation is the County Council’s makeup of 5 seats north of the Broad River-6 seats from SOB, will change.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Neighboring Jasper County grew 21.3 percent, adding 5,023 for a total of 28,657.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 11 county council districts are also used for the school board seats.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The municipal councils of Beaufort and Port Royal are made up of at-large districts so redistricting does not impact their composition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The General Assembly will be redrawing the state 46 Senate and 124 state House of Representatives districts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>SLED report cites ‘disturbing increase’ in violent crime </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – Earlier this month, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) released some preliminary statistics showing “a disturbing increase in violent crime” in the Palmetto State.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A look at 2020 reports from the City of Beaufort Police shows similar increases – Beaufort, 68 cases, up from 58 in 2019. Maybe the same is true for the Sheriff’s Department and Port Royal PD but since they don’t post their annual reports online for the public to see, ... <br><br>We all know Black lives matter. Blue lives matter. All lives matter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But this is not a column about racism or police brutality. It’s a column about law enforcement and is the community doing enough?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last month was National Police Week and tributes were paid to law enforcement departments around the country. At the same time, protests against police shootings in various spots have been held and hundreds arrested and property damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Locally, a community group, Citizens Task Force for Law Enforcement Accountability, formed last year with the purpose of taking a look at the issue of racial equality in policing. Their first report in March found the Sheriff’s Department, City of Beaufort, Port Royal and Bluffton departments’ reports following the national trend – minorities represented a majority of the arrests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Local elected officials are now working on the 2021-22 operating budgets which include allocations for law enforcement as well as the multitude of services we’ve come to expect for our tax dollars.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We haven’t seen any indications of “defunding the police,” i.e., cutting budgets to put dollars elsewhere. But we also haven’t heard anything about expanding the departments’ budgets to handle the growth that’s occurring.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have heard about the disagreement between Sheriff P.J. Tanner and Solicitor Duffy Stone who, during his budget request to the County Council, said his office is looking at more than four-year backlog of cases. Tanner, on the other hand, questioned that delay and accused the solicitor’s office of posturing to get more money from the county.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You have to wonder how this finger-pointing, data-throwing debate from the county’s top two law enforcement and prosecutorial representatives is going to help reduce crime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let’s just hope they all get the money they need.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And as we’ve heard over and over again, they NEED community support. This battle against crime is not a one-way street.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where would you like to see your $$$ go?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COLUMBIA – Many citizens of the Lowcountry are fans of historic homes as much as anywhere in the state, but the state’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s request for nearly $8.4 million to restore some seems a little … just a little … frivolous.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SCPRT has done a fine job of bringing tourists to our area – just look at all the folks clamoring to move here after visiting. And the idea to renovate three buildings adjacent to the Governor’s Mansion will surely be something of a money-maker.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the request comes as the state elected officials, who return to work for a brief session this week, will also be considering a proposal to add $3 million to the state Department of Corrections’ budget for a mental-health counseling program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Renovated historic homes to attract tourists or more counselors for inmates? Probably not even a fair comparison.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>Speaking of new houses</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HARDEEVILLE – Our neighbors in Jasper County, the Hardeeville Town Council, gave final approval last week to another major development project, a portion of the East Argent tract billed in 2017 as the largest in the town’s history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sun City at East Argent, a Pulte project, calls for construction of 1,540 new homes on 572 acres in what used to be the Great Swamp.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Four years ago, when master plans for the 7,000-plus-acre tract were unveiled, some 9,500 residences were envisioned along with commercial development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new homeowners will rely on Argent Boulevard and S.C. 170 to go anywhere but not to worry about traffic: the Hardeeville Town Council had a four-page study done by Thomas and Hutton engineers, who basically say the roadway’s going to need widening.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). 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(50579, 4, '2021-06-09 14:25:50', '2021-06-09 18:25:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Given her parents, it’s not shocking that Skylar Bruner took to the water. Swimming is in her blood.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both parents – Carlton and Heather Bruner – swam competitively. Carlton Bruner, swam for the United States in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But Skylar Bruner has clearly taken to swimming in the open water.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years ago at 14 years old, she won the women’s title at the 3.2- mile Beaufort River Swim, finishing 8 seconds behind her then 16-year-old brother for the overall championship.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year in a COVID-19-delayed race, she took the overall crown by 1:20 over the runner-up.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It might be safe to say she has the Olympic genes,” Beaufort-Jasper YMCA Healthy Living Program Director and Beaufort River Swim organizer Denice Fanning said after last year’s race.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, the 16-year-old Hilton Head Island High School swimmer is back to defend her title in the 15th annual Beaufort River Swim at 7:15 a.m. Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Obviously, not being in a pool, (the Beaufort River Swim) is really different. It’s one of the reasons I like it,” Bruner said. “It’s more about the way you swim the race. You can be fast, but it’s the smartest race that wins.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bruner explained that spotting the buoys, taking the shortest route and knowing where everyone is around you make the open water much different than a pool.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wildlife and waves can all be factors, as well,” Bruner said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bruner swims the 500- and 200-yard freestyle events, as well as relays for the Seahawks. In the fall, as a sophomore, she finished second and fourth in those events, respectively, in the Class 3A state championships.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“My best events in the pool are the longer events,” said Bruner, who also swims competitively for the Hilton Head Aquatics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":50580,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-2.18.34-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-09-at-2.18.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50580\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bruner said it was actually her parents’ success that inspired her to take to the open water.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Growing up, I watched my parents swim the race and when they won, they would give us their trophies,” Bruner said. “I wanted a trophy of my own.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Believe it or not, this is just Bruner’s third Beaufort River Swim, but she has done other open water swims, including a 10K once where “a lot of jelly fish” made for an interesting race.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again, Bruner’ high school team is sending several swimmers to compete in this year’s race.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’ll have a lot of teammates there, and some of them are pretty fast,” Bruner said. “I’d say anything can happen this weekend. I’m pretty excited.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort River Swim is one of the key fundraisers for the Y’s Learn To Swim program. Bruner said swimming has been big in her life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“For young people who want to learn to swim, it just opens up another avenue,” Bruner said. “You are exposed to people and you meet new people.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bruner said swimming is an aimportant skill for fun, safety, and to be athletic and stay in shape.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’d say swimming is all around a good skill to have.”<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above:</em> <em>Skylar Bruner, 15 was the first female and overall winner of the 3.2 mile swimming portion of the 14th Annual Beaufort River Swim in 2020. Her time was 50:39.8. 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(50582, 4, '2021-06-09 14:30:53', '2021-06-09 18:30:53', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Hampton man was awaiting trial for 2019 death of Mallory Beach&nbsp;</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The man charged in the 2019 boat crash that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach and his mother were found shot to death Monday night at their family’s Colleton County home, according to media reports.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paul Murdaugh, 22, and Maggie Murdaugh, 52, were reportedly shot multiple times.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A release from the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday confirmed the shooting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“SLED is investigating the shooting death of two Colleton County residents,” The release said. “Colleton deputies responded to 4147 Moselle Road after receiving a 911 calling stating two people were dead. The call came in around 10 p.m. Monday, June 7. Arriving deputies observed two people sustaining at least one gunshot wound.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“SLED is the leading agency on this case and is working closely with the Colleton Sheriff’s Office on this investigation.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Hampton County law firm Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth and Detrick (PMPED) confirmed the identities of the mother and son in a message on their Facebook page.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Murdaugh Family and PMPED wish to thank everyone for the many calls and condolences in the aftermath of the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh,” the since-removed post said. “We ask for your continued patience and prayers through this tragic time.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Murdaugh family, one of the most influential families in the Lowcountry, has been affiliated with the PMPED law firm for more than 100 years, and a Murdaugh was solicitor of the S.C. 14th Judicial&nbsp;Circuit from 1920 to 2006.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paul Murdaugh was facing felony charges in connection to the fatal boat crash in February 2019 that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murdaugh and Beach were among six people thrown from the boat when it crashed into a piling on Archers Creek near Parris Island on Feb. 24, 2019. Beach’s body was found one week later on March 3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Murdaugh was eventually charged with one count of boating under the influence causing death and two counts of boating under the influence causing great bodily injury in connection to the boat crash. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in May, 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Paul Murdaugh, mother killed in double shooting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'paul-murdaugh-mother-killed-in-double-shooting', '', '', '2021-06-09 14:49:47', '2021-06-09 18:49:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(50586, 4, '2021-06-09 14:47:49', '2021-06-09 18:47:49', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>&nbsp;Community <strong>groups point out ‘holes’ in county’s&nbsp;update of planning document&nbsp;</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BLUFFTON – The Beaufort County Planning Department hosted a public hearing Monday at the Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on the county’s comprehensive plan update – Envision Beaufort County.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The comprehensive plan is a state-required document that helps guide and shape the county’s development policies over the next couple of decades. The document can be a powerful weapon and ally for land owners, politicians, developers and private citizens, alike.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among the public comments, the battle between development and land preservation was a hot topic, as was the fairness of the county’s draft plan to its Black residents, specifically on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Cutting people out&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dawn Alston Paige of the Lowcountry Equitable Land and&nbsp;Resource Trust, a community development advocacy group based on St. Helena Island, believes the plan keeps Black citizens from improving their quality of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We looked at the plan, and it was essentially codifying Black Americans into the bottom caste for the next 20 years,” Alston Paige said after Monday’s meeting. “It is a continuation of displacement of Black Americans because there’s a consistent, targeted under-investment in the Black community and it’s showing up in the income levels, the wealth levels. … When we look at the plan, there’s a lot of talk of preservation and retention, but you know those are also synonymous with stagnation.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alston Paige believes that the county is more than willing to take advantage of its Black population – in terms of taking Federal money based on the poor statistics of the Black community – but then simply refusing to invest that money in places that it would benefit that same Black population.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When you look at how the dollars are being spent, (Blacks are) not getting any real benefit from the taxes that they’re paying,” Alston Paige said. “It’s very reminiscent of our experience here in this country, putting in tax dollars, putting in labor and getting no return, and I just see a continuation of that when I look at that plan. The only enthusiasm for any kind of investment (in the Black community) is policing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alston Paige said the plan will not only codify loopholes that prevent many Blacks from monetizing their land, but it denies them things like affordable housing and, in turn, affects the overall quality of life on a daily basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The plan ironically states that it wants to improve the quality of life of the residents and have their jobs where they live so they can walk to work,” she said. “So what about St. Helena Island? There’s nothing there. They have to get up earlier, travel farther, spend more money to go to work or go to school once they hit 6th grade. All those things negatively impact the quality of life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s a little disturbing to listen to an all-white council or planning committee wax poetic about how lovely it is to live here in Beaufort County.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Black community isn’t thought of in terms of growth, Alston Paige said. It’s always retention and just holding on, but no thoughts of growth and no imagination.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s why Alston Paige and Lowcountry Equitable Land and Resource Trust has come up with its response to Envision Beaufort County, which is Imagine St. Helena. The document is conceived as an addition to the comprehensive plan that the group would like to see adopted by the county.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alston Paige said she expected to have a final version on Thursday, June 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The addition contains six capital projects for development on St. Helena Island, including a Grades 6-12 academic campus, a center for the arts and a water/sewer impact study.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the end, Alston Paige said the current plan simply represents a lack of return on investment for the Black community. Their tax dollars aren’t working for them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When I see that plan,” she said, “I see them planning for us not to be here. That’s what I see. 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The VA’s multi-disciplinary team approach to hospice care helps Veterans live fully until they die. The VA works closely with community and home hospice agencies to provide care in the veteran’s home. All Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for hospice care, if they meet the clinical eligibility criteria for hospice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are no copays for VA hospice care, whether it is provided by the VA or one its contract organizations. Veterans can choose to have insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance pay for VA hospice care or have the VA pay for the care. The VA will pay for Nursing Home Care for Veteran hospice patients if the patient is eligible for hospice care and nursing home level of care. 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Liberty Hall can accommodate seven hospice patients.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Normally RHJVAMC hospice program provides background checked, trained, motivated, kind, compassionate, and empathetic volunteers to help care for patients, but because of the Coronavirus pandemic and to ensure the safety of patients, families, staff, and volunteers, volunteers are not currently allowed in Liberty Hall. The VA expects to allow volunteers back into Patriots Hall when the COVID-19 pandemic has ended and the risk of infection is deemed low. Liberty Hall and Patriots Harbor have resumed allowing families back into Patriots Hall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patriots Harbor is going through an extensive renovation, which will be completed in about ten weeks. There are seven hospice patient rooms in Liberty Hall and there are currently five hospice patients living there. The RHJVAMC has never run out of space for hospice inpatients because the vast majority of patient’s want to live and die at home. The average number of inpatient and outpatient veterans enrolled in the RHJVAMC hospice program is 75-to-100.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veterans desiring care at home or in a skilled nursing facility are referred to VA community hospice agency partners (private for-profit and not-for-profit hospices). The RHJVAMC contracts with community hospices to provide hospice care to eligible Veterans. The VA also provides community hospices with veterans in hospice tool kits. You can download a copy of the Hospice Veteran Partnership Tool Kit at https://networkofcare.org/library/veterans-toolkit.pdf.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA is partnered with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) through the “We honor veterans’ program” and The Carolinas Center (TCC) for Hospice Care and local hospices to improve the quality of hospice care for veterans.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you or your business are interested in becoming part of the National Hospice Veterans (HVP) program, begin by finding out if an HVP already exists in your state or region. If an HVP has not yet been formed, you can use the Hospice Veteran Partnership Tool Kit toolkit to help get one started. Get more information by contacting one of the following organizations:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration 810 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 20420, Christine Cody, National Program Manager, Hospice and Palliative Care, E-mail: Christine.Cody@va.gov Phone: 202/273-8537&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625 Alexandria, VA 22314, Phone: 703/837-1500, Fax: 703/837-1233, Donna Bales, Director State Relations E-mail: dbales@nhpco.org Phone: 800/338-8619.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is not space in one article to cover all the good things about the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and the VA Hospice Program. However, it is obvious that Veterans should:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contact the RHJVAMC Eligibility/Enrollment Office, room B189, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, phone 843-789-7008 and find out if you are eligible for VA health care and enroll. When you go to the Eligibility Office, take a copy of your DD214 and a picture form of identification (SC driver’s license, etc.). You will need to fill out a <em>VA Enrolment Application for Health Benefits Form 10-10EZ</em>. You can also determine your eligibility for VA health care and enroll in VA health care at one of the RHJVAMC Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), which are located in Beaufort, Savannah and Hinesville GA, North Charleston, Charleston Naval Weapons Station, and Myrtle Beach.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk to your VA Social Worker and learn more about end-of-life planning and hospice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more at these helpful links:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ralph H. Johnson, Charleston VA Medical Center Hospice Care </strong>– https://www.charleston.va.gov/services/Hospice_Services_for_Veterans.asp and Geriatrics and Extended Care (including hospice) phone: 843-789-7426</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hospice Care </strong>– https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Hospice_Care.asp</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Palliative Care </strong>– https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Palliative_Care.asp</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Skilled Home Health Care </strong>– https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Skilled_Home_Health_Care.asp</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Remote Monitoring Care </strong>– https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Remote_Monitoring.asp</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veteran-Directed Care </strong>– https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Respite Care </strong>– https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Respite_Care.asp</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization </strong>- www.nhpco.org&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is a past hospice volunteer, volunteer coordinator, marketing manager, administrator, CEO, and board chairman, and the founder of a hospice in Missouri. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, he writes columns for the ISLAND NEWS, including the Veterans Benefits Column, What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column, and the Hospice Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net.&nbsp;</em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Larry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely their Doctor, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse, Medicare, Medicaid, their Private Insurance Company, State Medical Department, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and the hospice of their choice for advice on hospice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'End-of-Life Planning and VA Hospice Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'end-of-life-planning-and-va-hospice-program', '', '', '2021-06-16 13:41:37', '2021-06-16 17:41:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50627', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50629, 4, '2021-06-16 13:40:43', '2021-06-16 17:40:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>United States Marines and their dependents participate in the air station’s inaugural fishing derby aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on Saturday, June 5. Marines and their dependents took to Scout Pond to test their skills against each other over the course of two days. Events like these are integral to boosting unit morale, they give Marines a chance to get outside, be competitive, and meet new friends. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Buss/USMC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'GONE FISHING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'gone-fishing', '', '', '2021-06-16 13:40:45', '2021-06-16 17:40:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50629', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50632, 4, '2021-06-16 13:47:00', '2021-06-16 17:47:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Civil, civility and civilization.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interestingly, all three words derive from the same root, stemming from the Latin word civis, which means \"citizen.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Merriam Webster dictionary defines civility as civilized conduct, courtesy or politeness. A civilization is based on the premise that civil folks may disagree without relinquishing their civility, which allows the civis to live in peace and harmony. These are critical elements to maintaining our democratic republic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using common-sense thinking, it seems to me that a civil society would be one where all manner of ideas can be discussed and even criticized without risk of the citizens in question being physically attacked. It would NOT be a “civilization” where criticism of the government or its leaders is not permitted; where citizens are prohibited from reading certain books, and from saying certain criticisms about Abrahamic religions, and where such utterances are met with certain torture, imprisonment, or death.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, many such so-called civil societies and nations no longer meet the core requisites of civility and tolerance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Belief, and its synonym, “faith,” are powerful emotional forces. History illustrates that such forces can literally move mountains.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But such beliefs/faiths do not necessarily equate to Truth, with a capital T. Indeed, all too often deeply held faith contradicts Truth. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among the definitions of “faith” in Webster’s dictionary are “a firm belief in something for which there is no proof; complete trust; without doubt or question …”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The British politician, writer and diarist Tony Benn said “Faith is something you die for; a doctrine is something you kill for; there is all the difference in the world.” The influential British philosopher Bertrand Russell said “Man is a credulous animal and must believe in something; in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In discussing the controversial anthropologist Teilhard de Chardin’s notions of cultural “beliefs,” Peter Medawar opined “… if it were an innocent, passive gullibility, it would be excusable; but all too often it is an active willingness to be deceived.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Logicians and philosophers discriminate faith/ belief from truth by this simple principle: to accept a proposition as true, there must be some degree of evidence that it is so. The greatest chasm between Faith and Truth rests on propositions for which there is no evidence, nor is the juxtaposition of such evidence required for a belief/faith to be accepted as truth by the believer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, large constellations of otherwise good and sound folks too easily believe in a proposition that evidentially is untrue. To wit: This country’s republic form of government is under vicious attack by adherents of “The Big Lie.” A false belief in what is blatantly a falsehood, and which has been proven to be so. What remains a mystery is how so many Americans are blinded into believing an invention that is demonstrably a fiction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I would remind our readers of the axiom of the world’s most successful (and evil) propogandist, Heinrich Himmler, one of the leaders of Nazi Germany’s National Socialist Party: “Yell a lie loud enough and long enough, and some people will believe it.” And that, my fellow Americans is exactly what is engaging the national political discourse today.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How about we reverse Himmler’s axiom: “Yell a TRUTH loud enough and long enough, and some folks will believe it!” Perhaps this is the only remedy against the metastasizing cancer of The Big Lie, which is eating away at the soul of so many of our citizens, characterized by incivility and the belief in more lies.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recall the sage words of Simon and Garfunkel: <em>“I have squandered my resistance for a pocket full of mumbles such are promises. All LIES in jest, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest. LIES, LIES, LIES.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I understand why these power-hungry know-nothings are engaging in such a destructive game; singularly to gain and retain POWER. What I may never understand is why so many normal citizens readily accept these false beliefs as truth. Perhaps because Truth really is stranger than Fiction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Psychologists, neurologist, linguists, philosophers can wrestle with why otherwise rational humans can hold strong beliefs in, and have unwavering faith in, transparently deceptive notions. Belief/faith is a phenomenon that is a mystery of the human brain and spirit, which I cannot wrap my reason around. But, I do understand the power that derives from whatever it is that underpins this malady.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Historically, dictators and demagogues have succeeded because they convince others that their false delusions are “Truth.” That is, the ability to turn paranoid fantasies and megalomaniacal delusions into a toxic belief. Are you listening out there?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Superman had his beliefs right, and in the correct order: “Truth, Justice and The American Way!”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“Well, all I know is what I read in the newspapers.” – Will Rogers. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>David M. Taub was Mayor of Beaufort from 1990 through 1999 and served as a Beaufort County Magistrate from 2010 to 2015. You can reach him at david.m.taub42@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Civil, Civility and Civilization', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'civil-civility-and-civilization', '', '', '2021-06-16 13:47:03', '2021-06-16 17:47:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50632', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50634, 4, '2021-06-16 13:51:39', '2021-06-16 17:51:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My elementary school principal, Hal Howington, called me into his office. I’d written a “love letter” of the typical grade-school variety (“I like you. Do you like me, yes or no?”) and responded to my beloved’s rejection by re-sending my note with a not-very-nice pejorative scrawled across the bottom of the page.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You can’t do that, Terry,” Mr. Howington said. “Just because a girl doesn’t like you doesn’t mean you can call her a bad name. It happens to us all. You’ll see as you grow older.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was right. I apologized to her. For the next few years, basically, I gave up on every female who wasn’t in the lingerie section of the Sears catalogs that came to our house.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I grew up. I loved. I lost. I learned. I don’t guess every guy makes that transition relatively unscathed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The harbinger for me was radio host Tom Leykis. His show in the mid-to-late 1990s was libertarian, bawdy and, frequently, decidedly anti-woman.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Much of his airtime was dedicated to talking about how women take advantage of men who are soft-hearted – or just dumb – and how the court system is no place of refuge. His listeners, mostly loud-mouthed carbon copies of their radio idol, queued up to share their own stories of conniving women and the piles of money lost to feminine manipulations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I lost track of Leykis and his cohort for years afterward. It was only in recent weeks that I discovered a fresh wave of YouTube and podcast hosts spreading the word to guileless men to beware these scheming temptresses.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First was Kevin Samuels. A friend sent a link to me of a video clip showing a well-dressed Black man berating a woman on her opinions on dating and what she “brought to the table” compared to what she expected of the kind of man she was hoping to meet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He badgered her over her weight and appearance. I thought to myself, “Who the hell IS this guy? And WHY would anyone subject themselves to this?”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Samuels describes himself as an “image consultant” for regular men who don’t know how to dress and otherwise prepare themselves for the kind of high-end lifestyles they desire. Yahoo called him a “YouTube sensation,” which aligns with the popularity of his diss sessions on the channel – he has more than 950,000 subscribers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He seemingly aspires to motivate men how to become “high value,” but most of his videos are just verbal attacks on women for being overweight and over ambitious in their dating outlook. (Men don’t get off scot-free; one of his earliest viral videos was his belittling a caller for being overweight, not making enough money and having a small penis. Dude’s really got a thing about weight.)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the heels of discovering Samuels I found the Fresh and Fit podcast out of Miami. On their YouTube page, the hosts promise to “provide the TRUTH to dating, fitness, social media, finances, and overall male improvement. … (and to) teach you how to fully optimize the dating market by specifying topics that relate to female psychology.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sounded interesting on paper, but the clips I watched typically involved the hosts, Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes (a.k.a. Fresh Prince CEO), inviting good-natured party girls onto their show to tell them how useless they are.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The shows typically feature snarky comments submitted by male viewers bashing the women and urging Gaines to “go Frank Castle” (alter-ego of the Punisher comic book character) to forcefully remove female guests who sober up enough to defend themselves.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then I found Richard Cooper’s Entrepreneurs in Cars. There’s not much more to his clips than Cooper driving around talking to a GoPro, helping men understand “how to make better choices with life, money and women so they don\'t make a train wreck in their life.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Cooper, a train wreck means marrying a single woman with children or any other way a man gets played for his hard-earned wealth. Yeesh.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a short survey of this genre, I’ve concluded it is a lot of self-pitying, misogynist nonsense disguised as male empowerment. Maybe my opinion is to be expected from the kind of guy these jokers would call a beta. Or is it delta? I’m not an alpha, certainly not a sigma.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dating is not for the faint of heart, but it’s not a blood sport. Men and women are not adversaries.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>T<em>erry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Men can thrive without bashing women', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'men-can-thrive-without-bashing-women', '', '', '2021-06-16 13:52:07', '2021-06-16 17:52:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50634', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(50637, 4, '2021-06-16 13:53:40', '2021-06-16 17:53:40', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is a writer — Paul Theroux — who once took epic railway trips. His books <em>Old Patagonia Express and The Great Railway Bazaar </em>are two books that I have read, with enthusiasm, more than once.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Theroux’s descriptions of ancient steam engines and open-windowed carriages are satisfying. But the passengers are the real reason to page through his non-fiction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Theroux let the passengers talk and then (back in his hotel room) wrote-up these conversations. And these conversations told one everything about the social landscape in Japan, India, Thailand, Argentina.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’ve always wanted to encounter complete strangers, get their stories, but when I’m on Amtrak, my aging face is usually planted in a legal file.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earlier this week I was reminded of Paul Theroux as I re-read John Richard Dennett who (in 1865) got a gig from The Nation to write on the defeated, destitute Confederacy. His interviews are collected in “The South As It Is.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In November of 1865, Dennett found himself on Hilton Head Island described as <em>“a neat, whitewashed town, built there in the sand by the quartermasters and sutlers during the last four years, with its hospitals, and storehouses, and machine shops, and offices. … losing its importance and sinking back into the quiet dullness of its natural condition.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From Hilton Head, Dennett took a one-hour trip by packet boat to Beaufort, and then went over to St Helena Island. And on St Helena he talked with former slaves (called Freedman) as well as a just-arrived northerner entrepreneur who was attempting to cultivate cotton.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“To them (Freedman) he proposed that they should work for him for wages in money; they proposed that he should give them half the crop as their wages, which he refused to do.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Freedmen relied on Order No. 8 from General Saxton that specified that anyone working ‘shares’ should get one-half of the cotton raised.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While this dispute was under way the former slaves had moved back into their homes on the plantation, and now the new owner demanded that they leave these homes or sign his contract.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“The threat alone was sufficient, and the signatures of the laborers were at once given.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the just arrived planter discovered their were other problems — a summer drought and an August invasion of caterpillars <em>“made for a very unsatisfactory result.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to natural setbacks, the Freedman did not want to go into the marshes and collect mud and marsh grass and use this mixture to fertilize the cotton fields.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to another northern planter, <em>“The collection of marsh grass and marsh mud for manure is a branch of farm work comparatively disagreeable, and the Negroes will not undertake it except at a price which is altogether exorbitant.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While all of these factors reduced cotton production on St Helena, the Freedman’s Bureau was subdividing the large plantations and selling small tracts, 5- and 10-acre parcels, to the former slaves for $5 an acre.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the Freedman got their piece of land, they also got a measure of independence. They could grow corn, sweet potatoes and string beans and not be wholly dependent on their employer. They didn’t like hauling mud out of the marshes and now, for the first time, they could say “no.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>“The gentleman who carried on this plantation was of the opinion that before cotton-raising in the Sea Islands could become either a profitable or pleasant occupation it would be necessary to make a complete change in the system of labor. The fault of the present plan lay in the fact that the employer had no control over his laborers. They worked when they pleased and at what they pleased and only so long as they pleased. It was a fault that made the system almost unendurable.”&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cotton, as a crop, did not immediately leave Beaufort County but it began its migration to Texas and California where large tract, mechanically assisted farming made it profitable. Eventually the Boll Weevil arrived and forever ended the dominance of long staple, Sea Island cotton as a local export. These days India and China outproduce Texas, California, Mississippi and Arizona.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After leaving Beaufort, Dennett traveled west to Louisiana, sharing railroad carriages with penniless planters, former slaves and former Confederate soldiers. He eventually sent 36 articles back to The Nation. He worked as an editor for The Nation until shortly before his death in 1874.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. 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(50639, 4, '2021-06-16 13:56:06', '2021-06-16 17:56:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8 from Beaufort on USC Beaufort’s Spring 2021 Academic Honor List</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eight students from Beaufort made the University of South Carolina Beaufort\'s Spring 2021 Academic Honor Lists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tonna Gallagher </strong>(29906) was named to the Chancellor\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mariela Moreno Nava </strong>(29906) was named to the Chancellor\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Madison Negrin </strong>(29906) was named to the Chancellor\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Timothy Sullivan </strong>(29907) was named to the Chancellor\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Kathryn Bosley </strong>(29907) was named to the President\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ariel Brosnan </strong>(29906) was named to the President\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Molly Hoffman </strong>(29902) was named to the President\'s List;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Melissa Marable </strong>(29906) was named to the President\'s List.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USCB is the fastest growing four-year institution within the University of South Carolina System. 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Among those students are eight from Beaufort:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Jaliyah Bates</strong>, a Psychology major (29906).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sierra Herb</strong>, a Health Administration major (29902).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Devin Hyatt</strong>, a Information Technology major (29907).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Xavier Jackson</strong>, a Theatre major (29902).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Derek Kidd</strong>, a Recreation and Sport Management major (29906).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tiffany Linton</strong>, a Exercise and Sport Science major (29906).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Joseph Mooney</strong>, a Music major (29902).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Daniel Richards</strong>, a Sociology major (29907).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, located just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 from Beaufort among nearly 900 on President\'s List at Coastal Carolina</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Almost 900 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the President\'s List for the Spring 2021 semester. 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For instance, we smell milk to see if it is spoiled and recoil if it smells off. Often a trauma event is linked to a particular smell. A common smell is that of gunfire. However, a pneumatic nail gun also smells like gunfire. This could trigger a flashback or a body sensation of tenseness or anxiety.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other things like perfumes or deodorants can do the same thing. The limbic system (emotional center) of the brain is triggered by smell and induces positive and negative memories. Instead, grab an essential oil that is grounding such as lavender or chamomile. It will trigger a relaxation response when you are triggered by smell.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Symptom #2: Hypervigilance&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hypervigilance is a state of alertness. If you find yourself tense in public, scanning your surroundings for threats or exits you might be experiencing hypervigilance. Avoiding people and places can also be a sign of hypervigilance. Notice what your body is telling you, do you tense up in public, does your heart race or do your hands get sweaty? This could be a hypervigilant response to your environment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead, engage in some guided positive relaxation prior to going out into public. You can easily include some yoga stretches to help impact your vagus nerve (nervous system superhighway) and head out of the home in a more relaxed state to begin with. If you find yourself becoming hypervigilant using long exhaled breathing and positive mantras to help you out.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Symptom #3: Sleep Trouble&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having problems sleeping is a hallmark of PTSD. Sometimes, you can’t turn your brain off to fall asleep, or you wake up from a nightmare or in a state of panic. There is a lot of emerging research that suggests cortisol levels may be to blame for these kinds of symptoms. Cortisol (stress hormone) doesn’t allow our bodies to fall asleep. Cortisol is trying to find the threat, even at night.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, our minds are trying to process events and emotions during the night which can account for the nightmares. Try doing some breathing exercises before bed or when you wake up. Your heart is tied directly to your breath. If your heart is beating more than 100BPMs it will kick in adrenaline and cortisol and then you are in fight or flight mode before bed, sleep is elusive at that point. Instead, turn down your heart rate by using long, slow exhales (exhaling slows down your heart rate) for about 10 minutes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Here are 3 tips on managing PTSD and how loved ones can support someone struggling with it:&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tip #1: Seek Appropriate Trauma Counseling&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let’s face it, not all therapists are skilled in trauma work. So, it is important to dig a little deeper into your selection of a therapist that is skilled in trauma work. There are several types of evidenced-based trauma treatment available so make sure you ask the therapist ‘what type of trauma therapy are you trained in and skilled in?’. Go ahead and ask the therapist if they have had any supervision for their trauma therapy skill set. Ask them how long the training was and did they do all parts of the training or only some. You would be surprised to learn that not all therapists have done full training with supervision components for trauma therapy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tip #2: Keep Your Thinking Brain Online All Day&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are many ways you can work on reducing stress response and dialing down your nervous system. One easy way to keep your thinking brain online is to keep cortisol levels in check. Make sure to eat protein every 2 hours. This will not only stabilize your blood sugar but will also fuel your brain’s neurotransmitters. Stable blood sugar will keep your fight or flight in check and not trigger adrenaline or cortisol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tip #3: Validate Your Loved One’s Emotions&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you support your loved one who has been through trauma, it\'s important to validate their lived experience and emotions around that experience. Instead of telling that person to ‘get over it’ or engaging in argumentative behavior about it, take a step back and ask the person how you can assist them. Better yet, reflect on how the person is feeling and support their emotional expression. Encouraging them to seek help in such a way that is supportive, not punitive, and certainly not during an argument.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Teralyn holds a PhD in Psychology and Master\'s degree in Psychology. She is not a medical doctor. Information found on this website is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure disease or replace your relationships with medical or psychological professionals. In addition to being a Lifestyle Coach and a Licensed Therapist, she is an author of the book “Kick Off Your Damn Heels!” How to Quit Anxiety and Live a Badass Life. As the host of the edgy and inspiring national podcast series, Kick Off Your Damn Heels, Dr. Sells delivers real-life advice for anyone struggling with anxiety who wants holistic options. Source: https://drteralyn.com/ <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'PTSD\'s long-term impact on mental health', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ptsds-long-term-impact-on-mental-health', '', '', '2021-06-16 14:51:25', '2021-06-16 18:51:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50660', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50662, 4, '2021-06-16 14:53:07', '2021-06-16 18:53:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Breast cancer may be thought of as a disease that affects only women. It\'s the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S., and it will affect 1 in 8 women, according to the American Cancer Society. Much of the messaging around breast cancer research focuses on the disease in women. However, breast cancer can occur in men, as well. For more information visit Breast self-exam for breast awareness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An estimated 2,650 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men this year and 530 men will die from breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Men diagnosed with breast cancer at an early stage have a good chance for a cure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Male breast cancer treatment often involves surgery to remove the tumor and surrounding breast tissue. Radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy also may be recommended. If you\'ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your treatment will be based on the stage of your cancer, your overall health and your preferences.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Learn more about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of male breast cancer at https://www.mayoclinic. org/diseases-conditions/ male-breast-cancer/symptoms-causes/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Diagnosing male breast cancer&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Start by seeing your family doctor if you notice any unusual signs or symptoms that worry you. If your doctor thinks you may have breast cancer, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating cancer (oncologist).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your doctor may conduct a number of diagnostic tests and procedures, such as:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Clinical breast exam.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Imaging tests.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Removing a sample of breast cells for testing (biopsy). </strong>A biopsy is the only definitive way to make a diagnosis of breast cancer. During a biopsy, your doctor uses a specialized needle device guided by X-ray or another imaging test to extract a core of tissue from the suspicious area. Biopsy samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis where experts determine whether the cells are cancerous. A biopsy sample is also analyzed to determine the type of cells involved in the breast cancer, the aggressiveness (grade) of the cancer, and whether the cancer cells have hormone receptors or other receptors that may influence your treatment options.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other tests and procedures may be recommended depending on your particular situation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Preparing for your appointment&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because appointments can be brief, and because there\'s often a lot of ground to cover, it\'s a good idea to be well-prepared. Here\'s some information to help you get ready and what to expect from your doctor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>What you can do&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions, </strong>such as not eating solid food for a period of time before your appointment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Write down your symptoms, </strong>including any that may seem unrelated to the reason why you scheduled the appointment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Write down your key medical information, </strong>including other conditions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Write down key personal information, </strong>including any recent life changes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Make a list of all your medications, </strong>vitamins and supplements.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ask a relative or friend to accompany you, </strong>to help you remember what the doctor says.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Write down questions to ask </strong>your doctor. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>For male breast cancer, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What type of breast cancer do I have?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What is the stage of my cancer?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Has my cancer spread beyond the breast?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Can my cancer be cured?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Will I need more tests?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What are my treatment options?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What are the potential side effects of each option?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Is there a treatment option you feel is best for me?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How long will cancer treatment last?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How will cancer treatment affect my daily life?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them together?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Should I see a specialist? What will that cost, and will my insurance cover it?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites do you recommend?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the questions that you\'ve prepared to ask your doctor, don\'t hesitate to ask questions that occur to you during your appointment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Determining the extent of the cancer&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once your doctor has diagnosed your breast cancer, he or she works to establish the extent (stage) of your cancer. Your cancer\'s stage helps determine your prognosis and the best treatment options.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tests and procedures used to stage breast cancer may include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bone scan&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Computerized tomography (CT) scan&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Positron emission tomography (PET) scan&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Breast cancer stages range from 0 to IV with 0 indicating cancer that is noninvasive or contained within the milk ducts. Stage IV breast cancer, also called metastatic breast cancer, indicates cancer that has spread to other areas of the body.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Breast cancer staging also takes into account your cancer\'s grade; the presence of tumor markers, such as receptors for estrogen, progesterone and HER2; and proliferation factors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Treatment&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To determine your treatment options, your doctor considers your cancer\'s stage, your overall health and your preferences. Male breast cancer treatment often involves surgery and may also include other treatments.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Coping and support&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking and upsetting. With time you\'ll find ways to cope with the stress and challenges of cancer and cancer treatment. Until then, you might find it helpful to consider:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Talking with someone. </strong>You may feel comfortable discussing your feelings with a friend or family member, or you might prefer meeting with a formal support group. Support groups for the families of cancer survivors also are available.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prayer or meditation. </strong>You can pray or mediate on your own or receive guidance from a spiritual adviser or from an instructor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exercise. </strong>Gentle exercise may help boost your mood and make you feel better. Ask your doctor to recommend appropriate exercise.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Creative activities. </strong>Certain activities, such as art, dance and music, may help you feel less distressed. Some cancer centers have specially trained professionals who can guide you through these activities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Relaxation exercises. </strong>Relaxation exercises help refocus your mind and help you relax. Relaxation exercises include guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation. You can do relaxation exercises on your own, with an instructor or by listening to a recording that guides you through the exercises.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Excerpted from an article by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic. org/discussion/consumer-health-breast-cancer-in-men/ <br><br>Exclusive content from CARE Magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Breast cancer in men', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'breast-cancer-in-men', '', '', '2021-06-16 14:53:09', '2021-06-16 18:53:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50662', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(50664, 4, '2021-06-16 14:56:16', '2021-06-16 18:56:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High School junior Holland Perryman has been selected as the winner of the second annual Ann Head Literary Prize for her story “Our Toothpick House.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perryman will receive a cash prize of $500 and her name will be engraved on the Ann Head Literary Prize plaque to be permanently displayed at Beaufort High School. She will also be honored at the Pat Conroy Literary Festival this fall, where she will have the opportunity to read from her story.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perryman won by the unanimous vote of the competition’s six judges.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the judges’ perspectives, Perryman’s story speaks with empathy to the anxieties of this peculiar year and, at the same time, presents a fresh and ultimately life-affirming take on a mother-daughter relationship. Using just the short time frame between when a mother drops off her daughter for her weekly therapy appointment until she must pick up her daughter afterwards, Perryman delves into the mother\'s feelings of failure, her concerns for her daughter\'s well being, and her own fears of what their future holds.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the judges, such was the accuracy and insight of Perryman\'s depiction of a mother\'s thoughts that they all felt they knew and loved this woman. To create a character whose authenticity feels so genuine that a reader truly comes to care about the character is at the heart of every fiction writer\'s craft.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Beaufort High School junior and the newly elected student body president, Perryman was a finalist for the inaugural Ann Head Literary Prize in 2020 and the recipient of the creative writing award for a competition inspired by the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s March Forth partnership at Beaufort High in 2019. She was selected for the Creative Writing Academy Program at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in 2019.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Perryman is also the first writer, of any age, to be twice featured in the Lowcountry Poets Corner segment of the Telly Award-winning ETV series By the River. Her book reviews and author interviews have been published in the Charleston Post and Courier, Lowcountry Weekly, and the Southern Review of Books. She is in her second year as the first intern of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. Perryman is also an accomplished musical theatre actress, a member of the Beaufort High Voices auditioned choir, and captain of the Beaufort High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The winning story was chosen from short stories written by students at Beaufort High School and submitted for consideration. The judges were all family members of Ann Head.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About Ann Head&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Writer Ann Head, the pen name of Anne Wales Christensen Head Morse (1915– 1968), was the granddaughter of Abbie Holmes Christensen, who came to Beaufort during the Civil War to educate the recently freed enslaved populations of the Sea Islands.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moving back and forth between Boston and Beaufort, Ann carried on the family tradition of bucking traditions and creating new literary forms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Head was Pat Conroy’s first creative writing teacher at Beaufort High School and became Conroy’s mentor, confidante, and friend. She was a central figure in Beaufort’s mid-century literary scene, befriending many of the famous authors who wintered in Beaufort, including Samuel Hopkins Adams (whom she considered her mentor), Somerset Maugham, John Marquand, and Katherine and E. B. White among others.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":50612,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ann-Head.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ann-Head.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50612\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Head published dozens of short stories and serials in the major national magazines of her day, with many of her stories set in a small town just like Beaufort. She wrote of divorce, snobbery, affairs both emotional and sexual, prejudice, death, and out-of-wedlock childbirth, championing the non-typical heroines of the magazines that eagerly accepted her work.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, she authored four novels which were published internationally, most notably Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones, a compelling story of teen pregnancy which was on school reading lists for 50 years and is credited with helping create the Young Adult novel genre.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Head died in 1968 at the age of 52, cutting short a vibrant life and promising literary career. The Life of Ann Head was chronicled by her daughter, Nancy Thode, in a lecture originally presented at the Beaufort County Library and now available on YouTube at https://tinyurl. com/annheadpresentation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Head is the revered subject of the essay “My First Novelist” in the Pat Conroy Cookbook.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort High’s Perryman wins 2nd annual Ann Head Literary Prize', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-highs-perryman-wins-2nd-annual-ann-head-literary-prize', '', '', '2021-06-16 14:56:18', '2021-06-16 18:56:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50664', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50666, 4, '2021-06-16 15:00:48', '2021-06-16 19:00:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scott Gibbs, far right, music director and piano player for the Beaufort Mass Choir, introduces his singing groups assembled from local churches Sunday evening prior to the concert at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts.&nbsp;<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50609,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/06132021-Beaufort-Mass-Choir-2-7160.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/06132021-Beaufort-Mass-Choir-2-7160-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50609\"/></a><figcaption>The Beaufort Mass Choir, a mixture of singing talent from area African American churches, entertained with spiritual and ancestral songs Sunday evening at the USCB Center for the Arts.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50608,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/06132021-Beaufort-Mass-Choir-3-7105.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/06132021-Beaufort-Mass-Choir-3-7105-827x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50608\"/></a><figcaption>Scott Gibbs, director of music and piano player for the Beaufort Mass Choir, coaxes his singers to hold the ending note during their performance Sunday evening at the USCB Center for the Arts. Photos by Bob Sofaly</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'THE JOY OF SONG', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-joy-of-song', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:01:35', '2021-06-16 19:01:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50669, 4, '2021-06-15 15:01:00', '2021-06-15 19:01:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wells Fargo Advisors&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The “Sandwich Generation”—adults caring for aging parents as well as children— faces several stressful challenges that come from trying to juggle everyone’s needs. One of those top stressors: finances, such as how to cover education and health care costs and still save enough for retirement. The demands often compete with one another—which is why setting clear priorities is so important.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are six tips for setting those priorities to help you deliver the support your loved ones need—without shortchanging yourself.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li><strong>Take care of your future first. </strong>Saving enough for retirement should be your top priority. You have to take care of your needs before you help your parents and your children.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Create or update your investment plan. </strong>Create an investment plan that will help you balance your financial goals with the needs of your children and parents. Review your budget, analyze your expenses, and set savings targets to help you prioritize planning for an upcoming expense, such as college costs or long-term care for your parents.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Review your insurance coverage. </strong>Protecting your assets is always a good idea, but it’s even more important when you have two generations depending on you. Make sure you have enough life insurance in case something happens to you to pay off your mortgage and other debt, and to help cover the future living expenses of your dependents. And don’t forget disability insurance: More than a quarter of today’s 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire, according to the Council for Disability Awareness.*&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Check in on your parents’ financial health. </strong>Though it might seem awkward, talk to your parents about their wishes for the future and their financial health. What financial assets and expenses do they have? How do they plan to meet their financial obligations? Do they have a plan to cover the costs of long-term care? This conversation can help you determine how much financial support you will need to provide.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, make sure your parents have done adequate estate planning, and ask for copies of their will or trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive. Make sure your own estate-planning documents are complete and updated as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li><strong>Consider reducing financial support for grown children. </strong>Many parents still help their grown children with their finances—sometimes even to their detriment. Many young Baby Boomers are still paying their kids’ expenses, cell phone bill, or car insurance. If this is the case for you, talk with your children about the steps they can take to start becoming more financially independent.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Look for ways to help reduce your taxes. </strong>In some cases, you may be able to claim your aging parents as dependents. Also check with a tax advisor to see if their medical expenses qualify as a tax deduction. Another way that may benefit your financial bottom line is to set up a 529 Plan account for your children’s education expenses.&nbsp;</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>* https://disabilitycanhappen.org/ overview/&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>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.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>© 2020 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Six Priorities for the Sandwich Generation', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'six-priorities-for-the-sandwich-generation', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:02:59', '2021-06-16 19:02:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50671, 4, '2021-06-16 15:03:49', '2021-06-16 19:03:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fran’s Frame Shop and Gallery, at 1180 Ribault Road in the Magnolia Center, has opened for business.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Owner Fran Sobieski specializes in framing, art restoration, Gullah art, folk art, local historic prints and handmade gifts. Sobieski, a local art dealer for 25 years, has been involved with several Beaufort area galleries, including the Red Piano Too, House of Ahhs and, most recently, the Firehouse Gallery in Port Royal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fran’s has a wide assortment of Beaufort County historic nautical maps, photographs, posters and unique original art, as well as an assortment of internationally known Gullah artist Jonathan Green’s prints.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Business hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call Fran’s Frame Shop at 843-473-9193 or find her on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'New frame shop, gallery open in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'new-frame-shop-gallery-open-in-beaufort', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:03:52', '2021-06-16 19:03:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50671', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(50674, 4, '2021-06-16 15:04:49', '2021-06-16 19:04:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Cypress Wetlands</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Open to the public everyday during daylight hours, located on Paris Ave. Free. Experience the wonders of the wetlands as you stroll the boardwalk and visit the rookery. This is a working organic laboratory and stormwater system for the benefit of all. A photographer’s paradise with nesting birds, alligators, turtles, etc. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org, Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ancestor of the Land – Rufus Daniel Mitchell</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club meetings</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 17, July 15, Washington Street Park. After a year of masks, social distancing, hygiene measures and vaccinations (you have yours, right?), we can finally meet in person. Meetings at the beautiful, newly refurbished Washington Street Park at the corner of Washington Street and Newcastle Street in Beaufort. Speaker for May 20 will be Rev. Kenneth Hodges, Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and champion of the Harriet Tubman Monument.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LIVE After 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 17, July 15, downtown Beaufort. Every third Thursday of the month is downtown Beaufort’s newest recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort, featuring Wayne Grabenbauer and Southbound 17.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Kirk Dempsey &amp; Tim Devine</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts lawn. Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and older. Part of the Listen on the Lawn, the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts fundraiser. Bring a chair or blankets, snacks or supper, and beverage of choice. The Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. for seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-57', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:04:51', '2021-06-16 19:04:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50674', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(50678, 4, '2021-06-15 15:07:00', '2021-06-15 19:07:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands announced that its inaugural annual fundraising campaign has received overwhelming support from the local business community, including a generous donation by The Gray Family Foundation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are pleased to support the Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and its efforts to educate visitors to Port Royal on the importance of conserving the natural habitat of the wetlands,” Richard Gray said in a news release. “Our donation from The Gray Family Foundation will be used for improvements to the boardwalk and creating better access to view the wildlife in the wetlands.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Generous donations from other businesses in the community will provide additional informational signage to educate all visitors on stormwater retention, as well as the abundant wildlife and vegetation found throughout the wetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support the cypress wetlands and rookery, increase community awareness through education, and advocate for maintaining this stormwater retention system as a working organic laboratory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those interested in becoming a friend of the cypress wetlands can visit friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org or email them at FOPRCW@outlook.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands receives generous donation', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'friends-of-port-royal-cypress-wetlands-receives-generous-donation', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:08:08', '2021-06-16 19:08:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(50684, 4, '2021-06-16 15:12:08', '2021-06-16 19:12:08', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Association of Registration and Elections, Inc., (SCARE), has elected Marie S. Smalls as President the organization for the next two years. Smalls is currently the Director for the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am humble that the membership of this association, have entrusted me to be their front runner for the ensuing two years.” Smalls said in a news release. “It’s not about me, or any one county, it is about the voters of our great state and conducting elections with integrity, transparency, and instilling voter confidence in our voter registration process.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Smalls is certified as a Registration and Elections Administrator from the National Association of Election Officials and is also state certified by the South Carolina Election Commission. She has been with the organization for 16 years. In addition to serving on several committees, Smalls has held offices in the organization as, Secretary, 2nd Vice President, 1st Vice President and now President.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s a tremendous responsibility and I look forward to bearing the torch and being representative of those who preceded me,” Smalls said. “It is also imperative that we continue to fulfill our obligation to ensure that all qualified voters have an opportunity to participate in fair and free elections.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCARE is an affiliate member of the South Carolina Association of Counties, with a membership of more than 400 voter registration and election officials from across the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCARE was organized in 1975 by a group of election officials for the purpose of providing a forum for counties voter registration and election officials to study, discuss, and recommend improvements in voter registration/election laws; to exchange ideas and experiences; to promote and encourage education for officials; to distribute information regarding voter registration/election laws; and to promote legislation which will endorse and enhance the efficiency of the registration and election process in South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Smalls has been employed in Beaufort County government, nearly 39 years. She first came to the County as a Human Resources Specialist and worked her way up the ladder to become the Human Resources Director before changing professions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2005, Smalls served as the Deputy Director for the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County. In 2013 she became the Director.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Smalls is a native of Beaufort and is married to her high school and college sweetheart, Pastor Isiah Smalls. They’ve been married for 41 years and have four children – Natarcia, Isiah II, Patrice, and Aaron – and eight grandchildren.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Association of Registration and Elections elects Smalls as President', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'association-of-registration-and-elections-elects-smalls-as-president', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:12:10', '2021-06-16 19:12:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50686, 4, '2021-06-15 15:12:00', '2021-06-15 19:12:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Materials Research Group, a glass manufacturer based in Rozelle, N.J., has announced plans to open a facility at the Beaufort Commerce Park, investing $3.1 million and creating 27 new jobs, according to press releases from the City of Beaufort and S.C. Governor Henry McMaster’s office.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The facility, which will be 10,000 square feet with an option to expand, is expected to be completed by December 2021. The company, which was founded in 1998, specializes in manufacturing ready-to-press glass powders, glass preforms and solder glass rings. Its glass is used in aerospace, senor, automotive, medical and battery markets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Materials Research Group is excited about our growth and our move into Beaufort,” owner Walt Reed said in a news release. “The support from the local area and the state has been excellent. We look forward to getting our operation up and running and becoming part of the Beaufort community.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort, which owns the Commerce Park, worked closely with the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation to bring the company to Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayor Stephen Murray said, “The City of Beaufort is excited to welcome Walt Reed and his team, Materials Research Group, into the Beaufort Commerce Park. MRG is exactly the kind of innovative and environmentally sustainable manufacturing company that Team Beaufort has been working to attract. We\'re thankful to Beaufort County and the Beaufort County Economic Development Corp. for their work on this project.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $50,000 Set-Aside grant to Beaufort County to assist with costs related to the project.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am happy to see Materials Research Group choose our community. Investments like this, in turn, become opportunities for area residents to find meaningful employment,” Beaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson said in a release. “Thank you to the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, the SouthernCarolina Alliance, my fellow council members and the team that made this happen.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>City Manager Bill Prokop said, “This is another step for the City in diversifying our workforce and bringing new industry to our Commerce Park. We thank the Beaufort Economic Development Corporation for their assistance and in locating this company and working with us to finalize a good program to attract them to Beaufort.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Commerce Park, which is owned by the City of Beaufort, is comprised of 196 acres just off U.S. Highway 21 and S.C. Highway 116. It is 20 minutes from Interstate 95, and a short distance to Charleston and Savannah international airports and ports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Materials Research Group will be joining Glass WRX SC at the Commerce Park. Glass WRX, which manufactures products made from recycled glass, is renovating an existing facility, and is expected to hold a ribbon cutting in the near future. Glass WRX is expected to create 63 jobs over five years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Economic Development Corporation is also working with Magnus Development Partners, which has begun construction on a spec building at the Beaufort Commerce Park. The building, at 64,000 square feet, will offer flexible layouts and options to subdivide to as small as 16,000 square feet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individuals interested in joining the Materials Research Group team should visit the company’s contact page at https://www.materialsresearchgroup.com/contact.html.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Glass manufacturer coming to Beaufort, bringing jobs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'glass-manufacturer-coming-to-beaufort-bringing-jobs', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:13:34', '2021-06-16 19:13:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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Meals will be provided to all children free of charge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following sites are open to the public and will provide free meals to all children (age 18 and younger):</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort County Libraries</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Branch, June 21-July 30, Noon to 1 p.m., 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Branch, June 21-July 30, 11 a.m. to noon, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29935</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>St. Helena Branch, June 21-July 30, 11 a.m. to noon, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena, S.C. 29920</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lobeco Branch, June 21-July 30, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook, S.C. 29940</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton Branch, June 21-July 30, 11 a.m. to noon, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, S.C. 29910</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summer programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows, only to enrollees of these programs. 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Enrollees of the Migrant Camp must be students (Kindergarten to 12th Grade) and the family must have moved within the last 36 months for the purpose of engaging in agriculture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shanklin Club, June 28-July 29, Breakfast 8-9 a.m., Lunch noon-1 p.m., at Whale Branch Elementary School, 15 Stuart Point Road, Seabrook, S.C. 29941</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Broad River Club, June 28-July 29, Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m., Lunch noon-1 p.m., at Robert Smalls International Academy, 43 WK Alston Drive, Beaufort, S.C. 29906</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton Club, June 28-Aug. 6, 8:30-10 a.m., Lunch 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 100 H.E. 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wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mossy Oaks Elementary School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Okatie Elementary School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Port Royal Elementary (Includes BES Students)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pritcharville Elementary School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Red Cedar Elementary School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>River Ridge Academy</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Robert Smalls International Academy (Includes BRES Students)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch Elementary School (Includes JSES Students)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek High School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton Middle School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Middle School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HE McCracken Middle School (Includes BLHS Students)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Island Middle School (Includes HHIHS Students)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ladys Island Middle School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River High School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch Early College High School</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or 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Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online 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. 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(50690, 4, '2021-06-16 15:18:25', '2021-06-16 19:18:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A launch party Thursday, June 17 in Naval Heritage Park will celebrate the release of a new interactive app called “Free &amp; Equal,” which makes Beaufort’s past come alive in a walking and driving tour that uncovers personal stories at historic sites. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The audio and augmented reality tour lets locals and visitors experience the Lowcountry’s Reconstruction Era history through the perspective of formerly enslaved people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The “Free &amp; Equal” launch event is a partnership between the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era and San Francisco-based media company Walking Cinema. The National Endowment for the Humanities funded the project.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The Free &amp; Equal app is a state of the art, interactive, and tremendously engaging way for anyone with a smartphone to learn about Beaufort\'s rich and storied history. The eyes of the world were on Beaufort 150 years ago and post-Civil War ideas and events still resonate,” USC Beaufort Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era Executive Director J. Brent Morris said. “We are proud to be associated with this project and the talented developers at Walking Cinema.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USC Beaufort students from one of Professor Robert Landrum’s public history courses also helped create the tour.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":50602,\"width\":476,\"height\":714,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Darius-Brown-scaled.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Darius-Brown-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50602\" width=\"476\" height=\"714\"/></a><figcaption>Darius Brown, 22, of Gray’s Hill is a main character in the new “Free &amp; Equal” app. He is a descendent of Isaiah Brown, who was enslaved, then became a free land owner and enlisted in the Union army. The augmented reality driving tour app is a free download at the Google Play and Apple App stores. Submitted photo.</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The experience begins with sites in the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, then visits the home of a future Harriet Tubman monument at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, and continues on to the Brick Baptist Church on St. Helena Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Free &amp; Equal” makes history personal and modern by featuring Darius Brown, a young genealogist from Grays Hill, as one of the main characters. He is a descendent of Isaiah Brown, a sergeant in the United States Colored Troops who likely attended Port Royal’s Emancipation Day celebration in 1883— depicted in the app in 360-degree augmented reality.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I heard about Isaiah from my great-grandfather. Isaiah died when he was a little boy. What this app does is tell the story of Reconstruction from the point of view of a Black man who was enslaved, then became a free land owner and enlisted in the Union army,” Brown said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brown got involved in “Free &amp; Equal” when Michael Epstein, writer and director at Walking Cinema, reached out to the soon-to-open International African American Museum in Charleston in search of a living connection to the Lowcountry’s Reconstruction Era history. Brown, who is scheduled to start work in August as a research assistant at the museum, was the link Epstein and his crew chose to feature in their production.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other scenes that come alive in the app include the 1861 Civil War battle where Union forces overtook Beaufort, and a time at the Historic Beaufort Arsenal when white officials tried to force free Black soldiers to give up their munitions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tour participants experience layers of history at local settings including the Carnegie Library, the building that now houses the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. In the Civil War, it was used as City Hall and the Office for Freedmen.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Walking Cinema has partnered with local businesses allow audiences to find artifacts that add to the tour narrative. On Bay Street, where retail shops Monkey’s Uncle and Emporium now stand, the Freedman’s Bank opened in 1865 as a place for Black Union troops to deposit their paychecks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few doors down, Walking Cinemas hung aged and framed replicas of Freedman’s Bank cards at the Rhett Gallery for tour participants to discover.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Download the free app “Free &amp; Equal” (starting June 17) at Google Play and Apple App Store. <br><br><em>Pictured at top: USC Beaufort interns Andre Ragsdale and Amy Maier test new history app “Free &amp; Equal” at the Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve in Port Royal, which is one of the stops on the augmented reality (AR) driving and walking tour. Submitted photo. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'New app makes Beaufort history come alive', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'new-app-makes-beaufort-history-come-alive', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:18:27', '2021-06-16 19:18:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50690', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50692, 4, '2021-06-16 15:19:45', '2021-06-16 19:19:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort will have a new vendor providing waste management services beginning on July 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Tuesday, June 8, City Council approved a recommendation that Capital Waste Services be contracted for five years to provide residential and commercial trash pickup, yard debris pickup, and recycling services.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Waste Pro, the city’s current vendor, will stop services June 30. It has been the city’s waste pickup vendor for almost 12 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capital Waste Services, which is based in Columbia, currently serves the Midlands, Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions. In December 2020, Capital bought May River Disposal, which provided waste services to 5,000 customers in neighborhoods throughout Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capital Waste management said it is prepared for the transition, and that residential customers can expect new 96-gallon waste and 96-gallon recycling bins by July 1. It also promises an extensive communications and education campaign as it launches its services, as well as robust customer service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company said that current customers can expect that service routes and pickup days will stay the same for the immediate future. Recycling services will be provided every other week but will be on the same service day as the customer’s garbage and yard debris pickup.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The company was one of four that responded to the City’s Request for Proposals advertised in February. Waste Management, Waste Pro and Ryland Environmental also responded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capital Waste says its technology will help ensure good customer service. This includes the 3rd Eye GPS Tracking System, which allows management to see where each truck is at all times. It also records the truck’s speed, idle time, and whether a stop has been completed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, the company has a proprietary customer support software program called Zendesk that has a service app notifying various managers of any customer complaint. Capital Waste says that it expects managers to get back to the customer within 30 minutes of making the complaint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort will put out more information on this transition on social media, its website, and in its newsletter in the coming weeks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'New waste management company in Beaufort will start July 1', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'new-waste-management-company-in-beaufort-will-start-july-1', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:19:47', '2021-06-16 19:19:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50692', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50694, 4, '2021-06-16 15:20:50', '2021-06-16 19:20:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Monday, June 7, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster ended the state’s emergency order that he instated at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic. He first enacted the order on March 13, 2020, and extended it multiple times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort, which lifted its mask ordinance several weeks ago, has also lifted any other emergency measures that were in existence to help contain the pandemic.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city continues to urge residents, visitors and businesses to follow their own safety protocols. Various vaccines for Covid-19 are available throughout Beaufort County at drugstores, grocery stores, clinics and doctors’ offices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Almost 2 million South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of a vaccine, or 45 percent of the population. In Beaufort County, more than 86,000 residents have received at least one vaccine. All residents 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive the vaccine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Emergency orders related to Covid-19 no longer in effect', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'emergency-orders-related-to-covid-19-no-longer-in-effect', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:20:52', '2021-06-16 19:20:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50694', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50696, 4, '2021-06-15 15:21:00', '2021-06-15 19:21:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At its meeting June 8, Beaufort City Council appointed new members to several boards, and reappointed others. New terms begin July 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most of the applicants were interviewed at a City Council Work Session on May 25.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Building Board of Appeals</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current members Rob Bogardus, Rob Montgomery and Jennifer Pender Paterson were reappointed to the board, which meets on an as-needed basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Design Review Board</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current members Kim McFann and Benji Morillo were reappointed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Historic District Review Board</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maxine Lutz, former executive at Historic Beaufort Foundation, was appointed to a two-year term expiring June 30, 2023.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jeremiah Smith, an architect with Allison Ramsey Architects and a member of the Beaufort Housing Authority Board, was appointed to a two-year term expiring June 30, 2023.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michelle Prentice, owner of Michell Prentice Interiors, was appointed to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike Sutton, former member of City Council and a historic renovation and restoration contractor, was appointed to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Metropolitan Planning Commission</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sue Cosner, a principal with Public Management Resource Group, was appointed to a three-year term expiring June 30, 2024.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current member Mike Tomy was reappointed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Zoning Board of Appeals</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kenneth Hoffman, with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, was appointed to a three-year term.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City Council appoints members to multiple planning boards', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-council-appoints-members-to-multiple-planning-boards', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:22:05', '2021-06-16 19:22:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50696', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50698, 4, '2021-06-15 15:22:00', '2021-06-15 19:22:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Most not aware of miracle of hospice</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thank you very much for publishing the information on hospice in the June 3 edition of The Island News. This subject is so important yet far too many people do not know about the wonderful services hospice provides.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The author has skillfully linked the likely cares and concerns of potential patients and their families to the available important hospice services. So many families suffer through trying to be caregivers and continue to try to work full time, which totally wears them out physically, financially and spiritually because they are not aware of the miracle of hospice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Roger Thompson, Lt. General, U.S. Army, Retired</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTER TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-50', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:23:11', '2021-06-16 19:23:11', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50700, 4, '2021-06-16 15:24:45', '2021-06-16 19:24:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Richard Robinson, 66, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Atlantic City, N.J., in 1977. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he trained in physical security at the Military Police School before serving at MCAS New River.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Robinson was an MP at a variety of Marine Corps stations including three tours in Beaufort (Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort) and two in Okinawa. As a graduate of the FBI National Academy he was Provost Sergeant at 29 Palms, Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort. He retired with 29 years of service in 2006 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thereafter, he served as a civil servant physical security specialist at MCAS Beaufort and Parris Island for 12 more years. His wife, Rosella, served as a Marine for 10 years; three of his sons are Marines and his daughter finished law school and works for the Veterans Administration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":50600,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Richard-Robinson-Young-Marine.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Richard-Robinson-Young-Marine-870x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50600\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK – RICHARD ROBINSON', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-richard-robinson', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:24:47', '2021-06-16 19:24:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50702, 4, '2021-06-16 15:25:57', '2021-06-16 19:25:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hundreds of brother and sister loggerheads go their own way after birth, never knowing if they will cross each other’s path again — let alone ever meet their mother, who against all odds gave birth to them on Hunting Island. Photo by Ron Callari. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-163', '', '', '2021-06-16 15:26:00', '2021-06-16 19:26:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(50704, 4, '2021-06-16 15:34:43', '2021-06-16 19:34:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Talking about having your hands tied...</strong><br><br>BEAUFORT - Some members of the city’s Historic Review Board seemed to believe their proverbial hands were tied last week when, after an hour of debate, the majority gave final approval to developer Dick Stewart’s plans for a parking garage and four-story hotel in the downtown historic district. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The garage at 918 Craven Street, which has been in the planning stages since 2016, and the hotel on the corner of Port Republic and Scott streets, first blessed by the city in 2017, is the subject of a lawsuit filed by opponents of the projects.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Opponents, being downtown property owner Graham Trask, contend the city planning staff used the wrong development codes to approve the projects, which they also contend do not meet National Historic Landmark District standards.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The two projects were initially on the May agenda of the HRB but were pulled because of the lawsuit. But there they were again on the June agenda, the last meeting for three of the four board members.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of the three – Chairman John Dickerson and architect Bill Allison – repeatedly stated during last week’s meeting, at the counseling of City Attorney Bill Harvey, they could not consider the issues of the lawsuit in giving final approval to the contentious projects.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third board member – Katherine Pringle, who cast the only vote against approval – will be leaving HRB because the City Council, the night before, on a 4-1 vote, opted not to reappoint her.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That leaves realtor Stacy Applegate, who joined the HRB last September, as the “veteran” member. She’ll be joined in July by Maxine Lutz, former director of Historic Beaufort Foundation; building contractor specializing in historic buildings and former City Councilman Mike Sutton; Jeremiah Smith, architect with Allison Ramsey Architects; and Michelle Prentice, an interior designer whose husband Josh Gibson serves as chairman of the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Councilman Phil Cromer cast the only “no” vote against the nominations, stating he did not think the “best candidates” were being selected.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite all the political maneuvering, it’s unlikely we’ll see any groundbreaking anytime soon on the four-story parking garage, which will overlook the adjoining Tabernacle Baptist Church and Robert Smalls monument, or the one-time three-story hotel, which recently had a fourth-story bar added to the top.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Or the three-story Charles Street apartments – the Cannon Building – which the HRB has also approved. It is also a subject of the lawsuit filed against the city and Stewart.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last week’s HRB meeting brought out a lively crowd of observers including former Beaufort County Councilwoman Beth Grace and former state Rep. 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Photographs, taken by his daughter Bernice Tate in 1976, were displayed at The Technical College of the Lowcountry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Along with the photographs there was a large metal mailbox, rubber boots, rusted ax heads and a representational smattering of the tools that Mitchell used every day of his life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1976 I had arrived in Beaufort and, by then, was working at Penn Center. 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It was shifting away from the individual farmer, to the corporate farmer who could put millions of dollars, and thousands of acres, into corn, soybeans and durable, baseball-firm avocados.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is, these days, a tendency to feel sorry for people like Rufus Mitchell who were overtaken by events that they could not control — waves they could not ride. But I can empathize with Rufus Mitchell and his determination to stay with farming — doing what he did best.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When I began to practice law, the most advanced piece of equipment in my office was a Selectric typewriter. The Selectric was followed (in importance) with a book called “South Carolina Civil Procedure, Annotated.” Civil Procedure was followed (in importance) with 350 books — called Southeastern Reports—that recorded all of the appellate case decisions in this part of the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a lawyer had these three things, he could type-up his Complaint on the Selectric citing the relevant rules and the recent case law. Then hand carry the blue-backed pleadings over to Legare Rodgers (Clerk of Court) at the Courthouse on Bay Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The big expense in those days was one’s library — Southeastern Reports. But one could buy a used library from a retired lawyer; or spend the weekend in the USC Law Library in Columbia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even as I settled into this simple, uncomplicated life, things like copiers, fax machines, continuing education and computers were making their appearance and making it hard to sustain reasonable fees for services rendered.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time there was the aggregation of talent — often the best and brightest law school graduates — into large, multi-state law firms. These firms have specialists in research, brief writing and evidence preparation. Such firms always send several lawyers into court, always assisted by paralegals, usually fortified by a biometric engineer, orthopedic surgeon or future income expert flown-in from Philadelphia or Dallas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These firms have the money to hire experts and, if necessary, to file lengthy appeals. These mega-firms rely on fees from corporations and utilities because those folks are the only clients able to pay the ever-expanding tab.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ever-expanding cost of legal services have taken the ordinary, salaried person out of contention if he or she has a complaint against Verizon, Dominion or Amazon. The only time they have actual access to legal services is when they are badly injured — in a car wreck — and the possibility of huge damages make a contingency fee possible. Otherwise they are cut out of access to legal services.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And so the one-man law firm is not unlike the one-man farm. Both are hopelessly mismatched; both are disappearing; both will only be remembered in John Grisham’s romanticized fiction.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And as he watched his world change, perhaps Rufus Mitchell decided that his children would be part of that change. But he would stay in Sheldon. Perhaps he loved the land, and what he could do with the land, too much to let the farm go fallow.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. 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(50761, 4, '2021-06-23 12:55:35', '2021-06-23 16:55:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From S.C. Department of Natural Resources</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s not every day that someone discovers a new-to-science bird migration spectacle. It’s even more unexpected that such an encounter – in this case, tens of thousands of shorebirds gathering during their annual journey north – would be just a stone’s throw from a metropolitan area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But two years ago, that’s exactly what happened in coastal South Carolina.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In May 2019, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) biologist Felicia Sanders and a team of researchers confirmed that approximately 20,000 whimbrel were roosting at night on a small island during their spring migration. The team documented similar numbers again in 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This single flock includes nearly half of the declining shorebird’s estimated eastern population: a staggering spectacle hiding in plain sight. The findings were recently published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Wader Study.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":50741,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WhimbrelFlock0624.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WhimbrelFlock0624.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50741\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sanders has devoted her career to protecting South Carolina’s coastal birds. After decades exploring the coast, few are more familiar with the way shorebirds and seabirds use the state’s salt marshes, tidal creeks and barrier islands. But when Sanders pursued a hunch about the large numbers of whimbrel she saw congregating at Deveaux Bank – a small island just 20 miles south of Charleston – she could barely believe what she’d found.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A lot of people were skeptical, but after tallying results from coordinated surveys by fellow ornithologists and video documentation, we are certain of the magnitude of the flock,” said Sanders. “Finding so many whimbrel here gives me hope that we can turn the tide for this and other declining shorebird species.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whimbrel are large, striking shorebirds known for their downcurved bills, which are ideally adapted to plucking fiddler crabs from muddy burrows. Like many shorebirds, they migrate incredible distances across the western hemisphere each year, facing threats including habitat loss and overhunting along the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the last 25 years, whimbrel declined by two-thirds across the Atlantic Flyway, the eastern portion of their population. The discovery of a roost of this size – the largest known for the species – is of critical importance to successfully protecting this rare shorebird.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After spending the winter on the coasts of South America, whimbrel fly thousands of miles north to nest and raise young across subarctic regions of Canada and Alaska. They typically make just one stop along the way. For many of these birds, that stop is in South Carolina, where they rest and feed on rich coastal nutrients that will fuel their breeding season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At high tides and at night, when feeding habitat and other safe resting sites are inundated, whimbrel flock together for safety. They seek large, isolated offshore refuges like Deveaux Bank, where disturbances from people and predators are minimal. But relatively few such places remain along the Atlantic coast.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Having such a globally important phenomenon occur right here in our own backyards, that’s really something to be proud of,” said Sanders. “And I think it’s really important to understand that biologists aren\'t the only ones that care about these birds. Local communities take ownership of places near their homes. It really does take a village to protect places as important as Deveaux.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Riley Bradham, mayor and lifelong resident of nearby Rockville, agrees. “It’s a special place,” said Bradham, who has been visiting Deveaux for his entire life and working for years with SCDNR to protect birds on the sensitive island. “We all love it, but it’s one of the last special places.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In early 2019, Sanders’ discovery inspired a collaboration between the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the University of South Carolina, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the conservation nonprofit Manomet to census and film this nocturnal roost during peak migration in April and May. For optimal visibility, the shorebird biologists, along with videographers specializing in filming sensitive wildlife, converged on Deveaux on full moon nights as flocks of whimbrel arrived during and after twilight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We worked to visually document what Felicia and the team have uncovered here, because this truly unique spectacle underscores the value of the wild spaces still left intact on our southeastern coasts,” said Andy Johnson, who led a team from the Cornell Lab’s Center for Conservation Media to film the whimbrel roost. The video is now available online at http://bit.ly/WhimbrelDiscovery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A shorebird roost of this magnitude offers a glimpse of the abundance that was once widespread across the Atlantic coast and now stands as a testament to South Carolina’s commitment to coastal habitat conservation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There\'s only one place in the world, one place on Earth where 20,000 whimbrel land on an ephemeral island of really insignificant size,” says Chris Crolley, naturalist, guide, and CEO of Charleston-based Coastal Expeditions. “That\'s Deveaux Bank. Right off the coast of South Carolina. It\'s just phenomenal, isn\'t it? It\'s nothing less than that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary is closed year-round above the high-water line, apart from areas designated by signs for limited recreational use (beaches on the ends of the island, facing inland). From March 15 through October 15, some of the island’s beaches are closed for seasonal nesting of coastal birds and are demarcated by fencing. Dogs and camping are prohibited year-round.<br><br><strong>LEARN MORE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Tuesday, June 22, the team who made the discovery at Deveaux held a free virtual screening and panel discussion. 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(50764, 4, '2021-06-23 12:57:50', '2021-06-23 16:57:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort knocked out of Minors tournament</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort all-star team came up short in both of its games last week at the Dixie Youth Baseball Minors (9-10) district tournament at Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton National pulled away for a 12-2 victory over Beaufort in Thursday’s opener, jumping out to an early lead with two runs in the first and one in the second, then breaking open a one-run game with four in the third and five in the fourth to invoke the 10-run rule.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marion Simmons had a single and an RBI to lead Beaufort’s offense.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colleton County broke out at the plate in an elimination game, smacking 13 hits in a 12-6 victory over Beaufort to stay alive. Colleton scored four times in the third to break open a tied game and tacked on three more in the fourth and fifth to finish it off.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Marion Simmons and Vinny Di’Taranto were 2-for-2 with two RBIs and Hayes Tanner added two hits for Beaufort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort all-stars fall short in coach pitch district tourney</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s all-stars dropped two tough games last week in the Dixie Youth Baseball AA Coach Pitch (7-8) district tournament in Walterboro.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort all-stars couldn’t hang on in their opener on Tuesday, as Bluffton National heated up in the middle innings and pulled away for a 15-9 win.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bluffton National got the offense going in the third inning, putting up five runs to take a 5-1 lead, but Beaufort answered with six in the bottom half to regain the lead. Bluffton National responded with a seven-run fourth to take control and tacked on three more in the fifth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leadoff man Patrick Decker reached base and scored in all three of his plate appearances for Beaufort, while Brendon Roberts got on base three times and scored twice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another comeback effort fell short in Wednesday’s elimination game, as Hilton Head came out swinging, plating four runs in the first inning and hanging on for a 6-4 victory to stay alive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brendan Roberts and Gavin Ellsworth each had three hits for Beaufort, while Wallace Simmons, Carter Lee, and Bryce Williams added two hits apiece. Hugh Cook drove in two runs with a double, and Bryson Plair had an RBI triple.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'YOUTH BASEBALL ROUND–UP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'youth-baseball-round-up', '', '', '2021-06-23 12:57:52', '2021-06-23 16:57:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=50764', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(50768, 4, '2021-06-23 13:23:54', '2021-06-23 17:23:54', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>disorder of the facial skin with various potential signs and symptoms, often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It typically begins at any time after age 30 as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead that may come and go. Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent, and small blood vessels may appear. Without treatment, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may become swollen from excess tissue. In around half of patients, the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot. Anyone who suspects they may have rosacea is urged to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and appropriate therapy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fact that certain foods can trigger a flare-up in some rosacea patients is well known. In reaction to these foods and other environmental factors such as sun exposure or extreme temperatures, the body releases substances in the skin that cause a chain reaction that leads to flushing, inflammation and, for some, burning and stinging sensations. However, although the outcome may be the same, different foods trigger different processes, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology’s recent virtual annual meeting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We know that sun, hot beverages, chocolate, spicy food and alcohol—many “fun” things in life—can exacerbate rosacea,” said Dr. Vivian Shi, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. “But something that we don’t hear a lot about is that cold and formaldehyde-containing foods may also affect rosacea.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Formaldehyde occurs naturally in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables, such as papayas, oranges, pears and bananas, as well as in fish, meat and poultry, milk, sugar and coffee. The chemical is widely used as preservative to kill micro-organisms such as bacteria, to extend shelf-life and as a defoaming agent for food processing. While it can be toxic in large quantities, the amount present in food is typically well within safe levels. People’s response to consuming formaldehyde-containing foods varies; therefore, some experience rosacea while others do not.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through National Rosacea Society (NRS) grant-funded research, it’s now known that triggers such as spicy foods and alcohol cause keratinocytes, the most common cell type in our outermost layer of skin, and causes mast cells to release histamines and cathelicidins, both part of the innate immune system responsible for the body\'s ability to combat illness. These natural substances act by eliminating harmful bacteria and activating other parts of a complex immune reaction, but inflammation is the unfortunate side effect. Researchers have discovered that cathelicidins may cause inflammatory bumps and pimples as well as vascular effects such as flushing. Studies have found that cathelicidins are more abundant in the skin of people with rosacea compared to those without the disease.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In contrast, cold beverages and formaldehyde-containing foods—as well as mustard oil and cinnamaldehyde, the organic compound that gives cinnamon its flavor—trigger the release of a different protein, which interacts with sensory neurons.2 Similarly to TRPV4, TRPA1 causes an increase in substance P and mast cell production of histamine and cathelicidin, leading to flushing and inflammation, as well as itching sensations.3&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A third inflammatory reaction is triggered by foods that contain niacin, such as poultry, tuna, peanuts and crustaceans. These foods cause Langerhans cells, which are part of the immune system in the skin, to release prostaglandins, hormone-like compounds that can cause redness, inflammation and pain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While foods containing these substances may cause flare-ups for some people with rosacea, each individual’s case is unique, and it’s usually not necessary to avoid every potential trigger. Instead, rosacea patients are advised to pay attention to their diet, make note of foods or ingredients that seem to cause a reaction in their individual cases and avoid them going forward.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The NRS offers a “Rosacea Diary” to help patients track foods as well as weather, activities and other factors that may affect their condition. Rosacea sufferers may download the diary free of charge from the NRS website at rosacea. org, or order a physical copy by writing the National Rosacea Society, 111 Lions Dr., Suite 216, Barrington, Illinois 60010; via email at info@ rosacea.org; or by calling its toll-free number at 1-888-NO-BLUSH.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Rosacea Society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. Its mission is to raise awareness of rosacea, provide public health information on the disorder and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure. More information may be found online at rosacea.org.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>References:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Mascarenhas NL, Wang Z, Chang YL, Di Nardo A. TRPV4 mediates mast cell activation in cathelicidin-induced rosacea inflammation. J Invest Dermatol 2017;137:972-975.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Aubdool AA, Brain SD. Neurovascular aspects of skin neurogenic inflammation. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc 2011 Dec;15(1):33-39. doi: 10.1038/jidsymp.2011.8.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Choi JE, Di Nardo A. Skin neurogenic inflammation. Semin Immunopathol 2018 May;40(3):249–259. doi: 10.1007/s00281-018-0675-z.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Yuan X, Huang X, Wang B, et al. Relationship between rosacea and dietary factors: a multicenter retrospective case-control survey. J Dermatol 2019 Mar;46(3):219-225. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.14771. 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