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(32664, 4, '2017-06-22 09:46:25', '2017-06-22 13:46:25', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nThe Lady’s Island traffic study will take another step forward when it’s presented to the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission next month, but a huge question remains. How will the improvements be funded?\r\n\r\nThe 40-page study was written by Canadian-based Stantec Consulting with input from two public hearings, the city of Beaufort, Ward Edwards Engineering, Beaufort County and the South Carolina Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\n“The Lady’s Island Corridor Study originated with the goals of improving congestion and reducing delays, improving safety, enhancing bicycle and pedestrian accommodations and enhancing aesthetics,” the report said.\r\n\r\nIt recommends nine projects that can help divert traffic from the over-burdened intersection of Sea Island Parkway and Sams Point/Lady’s Island Drive.\r\n\r\nA September 2016 count showed that Lady’s Island Drive dumps 26,000 cars into the intersection each day, up 26 percent from a 2015 count.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSea Island Parkway pushed 21,660 cars through in 2016, up 11 percent from 2015.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 2016 numbers were collected before the Walmart at Airport Junction opened in May and before residents move into the 113 homes being built in Oyster Bluff on Sams Point.\r\n\r\nBetween 2011 and 2015, there were 541 vehicle crashes in the study area with two fatalities and 180 injuries. Nearly half, 246, were rear-end crashes.\r\n\r\nEngineers predict nearly 21 percent more traffic coming from Lady’s Island Drive over the next two years and 16 percent from Sea Island Parkway, taking into account Walmart, Taco Bell, Harris Teeter (which, according to City Manager Bill Prokop, is postponed as parent company Kroger focuses on acquisitions), The Village at Oyster Bluff, Marina Village, Lady’s Island Shopping Center redevelopment and White Hall Plantation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe study also counted pedestrians and bicyclists, of which there were very few at any of the intersections at peak hours.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe report calls from three new traffic signals at:\r\n\r\n• Sams Point Road and Miller Drive\r\n\r\n• Sea Island Parkway and Gay Drive\r\n\r\n• Lady’s Island Dive and Hazel Farm Road\r\n\r\nThe report also recommends moving the traffic light from the current Beaufort High School access road to Sunset Boulevard and shifting the high school’s entrance to the east. However, that project requires reconfiguring the Lady’s Island shopping center.\r\n\r\nIn any event, there is no money identified for any of the recommended work.\r\n\r\n“Currently there are no funds for improvements,” the report said. “By the time any construction can occur, key developments identified, such as Walmart, Harris Teeter, etc., will likely be completed. … This study anticipates that by the time these signals can be funded and installed with roadway improvements, they will be warranted.”\r\n\r\nThe report outlines nine projects. Their order and scope can be fluid, engineers wrote.\r\n\r\n1. Sams Point Road Right Turn Lane ($761,000)\r\n\r\n2. Hazel Farm Road and Gay Drive ($2.98 million)\r\n\r\n3. New Lady’s Island Middle School Access ($1.48 million)\r\n\r\n4. Sunset Boulevard and Miller Drive West ($4.84 million)\r\n\r\n5. Beaufort High School Access Realignment ($1.79 million)\r\n\r\n6. U.S. 21 Business, U.S. 21, and S.C. 802 Mainline Improvements ($10.77 million)\r\n\r\n7. Meadowbrook Drive Extension ($776,000)\r\n\r\n8. Mayfair Court Extension ($449,000)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;9. U.S. 21 Airport Area and Frontage Road ($4.98 million)\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Total: $28.8 million</strong></p>\r\nThe cost for each project is only for the construction itself. The report doesn’t include what will be most likely the costliest aspect of road improvements: property acquisition and easements.\r\n\r\nThe city won’t be able to look to the SC Department of Transportation for financial help.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJosh Johnson, assistant district traffic engineer, said the state has funding only for safety and maintenance projects. So far, the clogged intersection is too safe to merit state funds to improve safety.\r\n\r\nCity Planner Libby Anderson said the funding likely will come from a variety of sources, such as traffic impact fees, capital project sales tax, grants and developer contributions for roads on private property.\r\n\r\n“We plan to present it to the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission at its July meeting,” Anderson said. “This would be the first step in having appropriate projects put on city and county capital improvement plans.”\r\n\r\nThe planning board meets at 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 17, at the Beaufort City Council Chambers.\r\n\r\nTo read the full report, including hundreds of pages of data, go to bit.ly/2tEZCdo.', '$28M needed to make traffic fixes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '28m-needed-to-make-traffic-fixes', '', '', '2017-06-22 09:48:17', '2017-06-22 13:48:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32664', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32667, 4, '2017-06-22 09:50:14', '2017-06-22 13:50:14', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;More than 160 people gathered on June 15 at Beaufort National Cemetery for funeral services for Raymond Thompson, 72, a Vietnam-era veteran with the U.S. Navy. Also attending was SC Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort, standing at center. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32671\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0233.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32671\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32671\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0233.jpg\" alt=\"James Johnston, left, of the Disabled American Veterans, accepts the flag from HM2 Dedrick Simmons of the Naval Hospital Beaufort during funeral services for Raymond Thompson, 72, on June 15 at Beaufort National Cemetery. \" width=\"1400\" height=\"910\"></a> James Johnston, left, of the Disabled American Veterans, accepts the flag from HM2 Dedrick Simmons of the Naval Hospital Beaufort during funeral services for Raymond Thompson, 72, on June 15 at Beaufort National Cemetery.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nBeaufort showed its true compassion and patriotism when more than 160 people showed up on June 15 at the Beaufort National Cemetery to honor and pay their final respects to man they didn’t even know.\r\n\r\nRaymond Thompson, 72, a Vietnam-era veteran, served in the U.S. Navy and achieved the rank of E-3 before being discharged.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVery little is known about his life. He died in May in the Charleston area with no family to claim his remains.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRivers Suburban Funeral Home in Goose Creek held his body for 30 days while they tried to find his next of kin, but none could be tracked down, according to Ron Voegelli of the Disabled American Veterans.\r\n\r\n“He died alone. But he wasn’t going to buried alone” Voegeli said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe DAV has been burying indigent veterans for about 30 years through their Forget Me Not program, he said. Caskets are donated to the veteran and the DAV takes care of the rest.\r\n\r\nJames Johnston, of the Disabled American Veterans, said because Thompson was indigent and had no family, his flag will be used in the “Avenue of Flags” at the cemetery.\r\n\r\nAt the funeral for Thompson, many veterans groups were represented, but there was an impressive turnout of veterans and civilians alike who just wanted to pay their respects to an old veteran. Some even brought their children.\r\n\r\nOne unidentified woman with the Patriot Guard Riders color guard, while holding an American flag said, “Nobody dies alone, Nobody. Not here.”\r\n\r\nDAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans each year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe organization provides more than 670,000 rides for veterans attending medical appointments. It also assists military veterans with more than 292,000 benefit claims annually.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2016, DAV helped attain more than $4 billion in new and retroactive benefits to care for veterans, their families and survivors.\r\n\r\nDAV is also a leader in connecting veterans with meaningful employment, hosting job fairs and providing resources to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible.\r\n\r\nWith almost 1,300 chapters and 1.3 million members across the country, DAV empowers veterans and their families by helping to provide the resources they need and ensuring the nation keeps the promises made to them. To donate or to learn more, visit www.dav.org.\r\n\r\nFor a video of the services for Thompson, visit www.facebook.com/theislandnews.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32669\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7044.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32669\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32669\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7044.jpg\" alt=\"HM3 Ian Fuerte plays taps during the funeral for Raymond Thompson, 72, at Beaufort National Cemetery.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1481\"></a> HM3 Ian Fuerte plays taps during the funeral for Raymond Thompson, 72, at Beaufort National Cemetery.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32668\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7051.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32668\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32668\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7051.jpg\" alt=\"The Naval Honor Guard from U.S. Navy Hospital Beaufort fold the flag that covered the casket of Navy veteran Raymond Thompson, 72, who died last month in Charleston. 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(32673, 4, '2017-06-29 19:48:11', '2017-06-29 23:48:11', '<b>Historical sites to&nbsp;</b><b>celebrate Liberty Week</b>\r\n\r\nEach year the SC Historical Society commemorates the state\'s contributions to the Revolutionary War during Liberty Week.\r\n\r\nThis year Bthe eaufort County Historical Society organized three days of countywide activities to mark the celebration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society, Beaufort District Collection and the SC Historical Society have partnered to bring this event to Beaufort County with a grant from Humanities SC.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, June 30, or Saturday, July 1, the following sites will be open to the public for free from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Hilton Head: Coastal Discovery Museum (Friday); Heritage Library-Fort Michel and Zion Chapel (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Daufuskie: Daufuskie Island Historic Foundation and Billie Burns Museum (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Parris Island: Parris Island Historical &amp; Museum Society and Parris Island Museum (Saturday). A driver\'s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance are required to enter Parris Island.\r\n\r\n• Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage Center (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Bluffton: Bluffton Historic Foundation, Heyward House (Friday)\r\n\r\n• St. Helena: Friends of Fort Fremont, Fort Fremont-Land\'s End (Saturday)\r\n\r\n• Port Royal Sound Foundation: Maritime Center (Saturday)\r\n\r\n• Port Royal: Historic Port Royal Foundation (Friday)\r\n\r\n• Beaufort: Historic Beaufort Foundation (Friday); Beaufort History Museum-Craven Street (Friday); Santa Elena Foundation&nbsp; (Saturday)\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Five days, five years&nbsp;</b><b>in history at camp</b>\r\n\r\nFive important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 10-14 and July 31-Aug. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camps, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, are open to children ages 8 to 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in 1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.\r\n\r\nCamps will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRefreshments will be provided mid-morning. The cost per child is $75 per week for HBF family members and $85 per child per week for non-HBF members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.\r\n\r\n<b>Library event to </b><b>focus on local travel</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch Library will host Matt Richardson, a longtime Beaufort resident and travel writer, as he talks about a number of fun, interesting, and surprisingly easy-to-reach travel destinations less than a day\'s drive from the Beaufort area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis free event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Christian camp&nbsp;</b><b>will offer sports</b>\r\n\r\nGo the Distance, a sports camp for children ages 6-12, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nThis Christian sports camp is being sponsored by Tidal Creek Fellowship.\r\n\r\nCampers can choose between basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and cheerleading.\r\n\r\nThe camp features Christian coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily Bible times, skits and fun.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $40 per camper, but additional siblings in the same family are $25. Every camper receives a camp T-shirt, collector’s pin and daily take-home Bible studies.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo register or for more information, visit www.tidalcreek.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Backpack Bash</b>\r\n\r\nMentoring Young Minds, a nonprofit organization, will host its first Back to School Backpack Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the John Parker Park in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nRegistration will open on Saturday, July 1, at Eventbrite.\r\n\r\nThe group plans to give away 300 backpacks with some schools supplies in them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmail mym.program@gmail.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Hospice in need&nbsp;</b><b>of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store is seeking a variety of volunteers to assist in the overall operation of the store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpportunities include assisting in sorting/pricing donations, organizing, social media monitoring and customer service. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStore hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sara, volunteer coordinator, at 843-525-6257, or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org for an online volunteer application.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer orientation&nbsp;</b><b>at Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on various committees and more.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Starving Artist Market&nbsp;</b><b>returns to Port Royal &nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Starving Artists Market, an open air art market featuring all original arts and crafts, has reopened.\r\n\r\nIt is located at 1503 Paris Ave. in Port Royal and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through mid-December weather permitting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is the market’s third year in Port Royal and it will once again be featuring paintings, drawings, jewelry and other original creations by local artists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal fine artists, crafters or local antique dealers who wish to participate should call or text Jim Torcum at 843-592-4285 for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tsa Lung yoga is&nbsp;</b><b>offered at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to “experience the self-healing practice of Tsa Lung, an ancient Tibetan Bon tradition,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul.\r\n\r\n“Tsa Lung engages your mind, body and spirit with purifying breathing and gentle yoga exercises,” according to a release. “Participants will learn inner refuge meditation, nine purification breaths and sitting yoga exercises to revitalize your life force energy and connect to your deep self. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA gratitude offering of $10-$20 is suggested. TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul is at 263 Brickyard Point Road on Lady\'s Island\r\n\r\nVisit theravista.org or email Emily at emilydfj@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Library launches&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team has launched its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.\r\n\r\nThe program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches. Participants can enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.', 'What To Do the week of June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:48:11', '2017-06-29 23:48:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32675, 4, '2017-06-29 19:51:03', '2017-06-29 23:51:03', '<h3>By Chuck Newton&nbsp;</h3>\r\nOn June 28, the Sea Island Corridor Coalition and SC Coastal Conservation League released their long-awaited report, “Designing a Future For Lady’s Island: A Community Guide To Growth Management.”\r\n\r\nThis 16-page report pulls together the thinking of more than 400 residents of Lady’s Island who participated in a community forum on Feb. 23, and the work of another 125 residents in nine “mapping” workshops during March that began to define what is in keeping with the island’s character.\r\n\r\nGiven this turnout and the enthusiasm that accompanied it, it should be clear that citizens on Lady’s Island are concerned that the future of their community is in limbo.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Lowcountry offers one of the most in-demand landscapes in America. Population in Beaufort County alone is expected to increase 52 percent by 2025, from 172,000 in 2013 to 261,000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf left to chance, population growth will lead to suburban sprawl – a growth pattern that destroys farms, wetlands and forests; degrades waterways; pollutes the air; reduces wildlife habitat; and jeopardizes public health and safety.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIndirect effects include traffic congestion, less time outside and escalating costs to local governments of providing services, like roads, water and sewer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe result of suburban sprawl is almost always the loss of sense of community.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut Beaufort County and the city of Beaufort are in a good position to plan for growth in a manner that not only accommodates a growing population, but also enhances the existing natural, built and cultural assets and communities of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nAnd no place needs a thoughtful vision and plan more than Lady’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocated on Beaufort County’s urban/suburban boundary and parceled among myriad jurisdictions, Lady’s Island is at risk of slipping through the comprehensive planning cracks.\r\n\r\nIn 1970, 1,995 residents called Lady’s Island home. By 1980, population grew to 3,120. Today, Lady’s Island population is 12,500 and climbing. Recent growth pressures presented themselves as a handful of development proposals, with several projects (Walmart and Oyster Bluff specifically) provoking a community outcry that these developments were not in keeping with the character of the island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be able to ensure the character and livability of Lady’s Island, community participants articulated five essential principles they believe should guide future development decisions:\r\n\r\n• Inspired Development: Inspired, functional patterns of development within the developed areas of Lady’s Island that support small businesses, new residents and community interaction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Connected Transportation: An integrated transportation network that includes bicycles, pedestrians and cars and allows for future public transit.\r\n\r\n• Character Enhancement: Retention of the island’s character and support that advances a vibrant rural community with healthy farms, wetlands and waterways.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Sunlight &amp; Predictability: A fully transparent, predictable development process for future growth that is collaborative across jurisdictional boundaries will support a community-specific plan rather than developer-initiated, piecemeal developments.\r\n\r\n• Meaningful Community Involvement: A concerned, educated and engaged citizenry that works toward solutions alongside experts and elected officials.\r\n\r\n“Designing A Future For Lady’s Island” is a beginning, not an end. The community hopes this document serves as a starting point and guidance for leadership to act, creating a comprehensive vision and growth plan for Lady’s Island, and making the decisions to make it happen.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs plans evolve into action, citizens will continue to participate in the process.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis forum will be a true success if residents, developers, professionals and elected officials recognize these five principles as guideposts for future growth and a holistic way to view upcoming plans, development proposals and ideas. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis work is not the singular responsibility of any one entity – public or private. As stated above, there is a pubic expectation that governments will begin to work more closely together, that developers will work to the public benefit as well as their own, that the public will continue to be engaged, and that the result will be a Lady’s Island we can point to with unique pride of place.\r\n\r\nThe complete Designing A Future For Lady’s Island report, together with a number of supporting documents, can be seen online at www.designingladysisland.com\r\n\r\n<i>Chuck Newton is affiliated with the Sea Island Corridor Coalition.</i>', 'Plan is offered for future of Lady\'s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'plan-is-offered-for-future-of-ladys-island', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:51:03', '2017-06-29 23:51:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32677, 4, '2017-06-29 19:51:48', '2017-06-29 23:51:48', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nAs we’ve all learned, there is a world of wine terms. Some of them are easy enough to understand, and some not so easy. Some just make no sense at all.\r\n\r\nAnd, some have more than one meaning. Today, we’re going to look at one of those.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Chablis” is the name of a town. It’s a legal French wine appellation. It’s a euphemism for CWW (cheap white wine). We’re going to look at the town and the French white wine that is made there.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChablis, the town, is located in central northern France. Its vineyards are officially in the Burgundy region, although Chablis is about 60 miles away from Burgundy. (The soil in that 60 miles is not as good for grape growing, so it was not included in the wine region.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe wines of Chablis are all whites made from Chardonnay. The soil in the vineyards is Kimmeridgian with strains of chalk. Kimmeridgian is mineral rich with abundant marine fossils (mostly oyster shells) that put lime into the soil. The wines made from the grapes grown here are leaner, brighter, drier and more mineral-ly than the Chardonnays from the rest of Burgundy.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChablis is known for its citrus flavors, white flower aromas and lighter bodied flavors of citrus, pear and herbs (including chives, thyme, tarragon) with minerality and salinity.\r\n\r\nThey are also known for their tingly finishes with mineral kicks and flintiness. While some Chablis wines do get a bit of barrel aging, many producers don’t use any wood so their wines maintain the special Chablis characteristics.\r\n\r\nChablis vineyards are classified into four tiers. From less to better to best: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. Petit Chablis is a small part of the area’s total production. They are lesser wines from slightly lesser soil, but with lower costs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are 40 specific sites that can produce Premier Cru wines and seven that can claim, and make, Grand Cru quality wines. Of course, pricing adjusts accordingly. The more Kimmeridgian the soil, the better the appellation. (The seven Grand Cru sites in Chablis are all located in a line on one southwest-facing hill east of the town.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlain Chablis makes up about 60 percent of the area’s production.\r\n\r\nOur Chablis today comes from the Maison Joseph Drouhin. Joseph was from Chablis, but chose to start making wine in Beaune in 1880. Beaune is a small city further south in the Burgundy region and central to much of the whole region’s wine industry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJoseph founded his company with the highest standards of production and dedication to the unique subtleties of Burgundian wines. His descendants still run the company and make their wines under his guidelines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe family today owns the Moulin de Vaudon in Chablis, the watermill of Vaudon. And, since 2008, all of their Chablis wines are labeled with both the family name and the mill’s.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey own 15 acres in Chablis, with soil that is Kimneridgian limestone and loaded with marine fossils that are embedded in a whitish mortar-like paste that might have actually been the bottom of the ocean hundreds of millions of years ago.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTheir vines here are an average 24 years old. They purposely keep their yields low, about 20 percent below what is legally allowed.\r\n\r\nThis allows for fewer grapes to get as much as possible from the soil, and deeper flavors in the wines. Harvest is done by hand and the pressing is slow and gentle. These wines are aged for a short period in barrels in French oak but never, never new barrels. Used barrels give softer more subtle nuances to the wines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis finished Chablis has a bright, brilliant color with hints of green. Its aromas and flavors are typical and traditional Chablis with lemon, herbs and salinity. In your mouth it is soft and lively at the same time.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis particular vintage, 2015, was spectacular for white Burgundy wines.\r\n\r\nSo, hopefully, Chablis has a new meaning for us now, especially after we taste this wine. Unfortunately, though, we can’t depend on getting too much of this wine. Maison Drouhin doesn’t make it every year. They only have enough grapes for it in better vintages. For now, though, we can be Chablis-Vaudon fans.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor $21.99. Enjoy.\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'Misunderstood, not forgotten', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'misunderstood-not-forgotten', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:51:48', '2017-06-29 23:51:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32677', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32679, 4, '2017-06-29 19:52:47', '2017-06-29 23:52:47', 'The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently announced that the 2017 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $186,920 have been awarded to 10 organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations during National Immigrant Heritage Month.\r\n\r\nThe Neighborhood Outreach Connection, which serves Beaufort County, was awarded $25,000.\r\n\r\nThe Neighborhood Outreach Connection’s mission is to fight poverty by helping all individuals in the community achieve the “American Dream” building economic independence, progress and personal fulfillment while focusing on individual, family and community transformation and development.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPromoting social change and community development in three low-income neighborhoods, funds will be utilized to sustain their outreach programs consisting of education, health care and civic engagement.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County was awarded $7,000.\r\n\r\nThe mission of the YMCA of Beaufort County is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFunds will be used to provide summer camp options to children of migrant workers who live seasonally on St. Helena Island, the geographic region of the state with the highest concentration of migrant students during the growing season. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nImmigrants represent nearly 5 percent of South Carolina’s total population and research shows these individuals make multiple contributions to the state’s economy sharing business, leadership, education, labor and other skills. However, a large number of immigrants and children of immigrants experience poverty across South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“The Foundation recognizes the value of welcoming and embracing newcomers who strengthen the communities across South Carolina,” according to a press release. “Rooted in the Foundation’s mission and core values of compassion and courage, the Immigrant Families Initiative was launched in 2014 dedicated to enhancing individual and family well-being through grant-making and the creation of strategic partnerships to support organizations that lift families out of poverty, and supporting efforts to build inclusive, welcoming environments for immigrants. The goal of the Immigrant Families Initiative is to improve the health, well-being and economic mobility of first and second generation immigrants, mixed status families and refugees working alongside our grantees, community stakeholders and philanthropic partners.”\r\n\r\nFunding in the Immigrant Families Initiative category is intended to:\r\n\r\n• Assist these programs to boost resources of families living below 200 percent of the poverty line to meet basic needs (e.g., a safe, stable place to live, access to enough food, affordable health coverage and quality child care;\r\n\r\n• Build inclusive, welcoming communities increasing social capital of newcomers;\r\n\r\n• Employ two-generation strategies to strengthen and support families;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Improve educational outcomes from early childhood to postsecondary educational pathways;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Enhance workforce and career skills for family-sustaining employment or entrepreneurship;\r\n\r\n• Support DREAMers by positioning them for success and next generation leadership;\r\n\r\n• Bolster efforts to obtain citizenship, naturalization or other legal statuses;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• And increase civic engagement to strengthen communities and create social change.', 'Local nonprofits awarded grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-nonprofits-awarded-grants', '', '', '2017-06-29 19:52:47', '2017-06-29 23:52:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32679', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32681, 4, '2017-06-29 19:54:42', '2017-06-29 23:54:42', '[caption id=\"attachment_32682\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3264\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/teachers.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32682\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32682\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/teachers.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort County teachers, from left, Kimberly Morris, Karen Kessinger and Kathleen Marshall, took part in a program to bring agriculture education into the classroom. The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute allowed SC educators to tour Lowcountry-area farms and gain firsthand knowledge about agriculture in South Carolina. Photo provided.\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\"></a> Beaufort County teachers, from left, Kimberly Morris, Karen Kessinger and Kathleen Marshall, took part in a program to bring agriculture education into the classroom. The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute allowed SC educators to tour Lowcountry-area farms and gain firsthand knowledge about agriculture in South Carolina. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>SC Farm Bureau teaches agriculture in classroom</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County teachers Kimberly Morris, Karen Kessinger and Kathleen Marshall were among 50 educators from across the South Carolina who recently learned how to bring agriculture into their classrooms.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) hosted its annual Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute June 5-9 in Charleston, where teachers of grades preK-8 in public and private schools learned the importance of family farms and farmers and how to teach agricultural lessons to their students.\r\n\r\n“The Ag in the Classroom program has many benefits because we can educate teachers about the importance of agriculture, and those teachers are then going to take that back to their own classrooms of sometimes 30 students. The overall outreach of the program is unmatched,” said Harry Ott, SCFB president.\r\n\r\nIn addition to instruction about their learning and teaching styles, Institute participants heard from agriculture and education experts from Clemson University’s College Relations/Ag Careers Department, Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, the SC Ag Statistics Department and the SC Department of Agriculture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipants also experienced two days of farm tours in the Lowcountry, including a USDA Research and Education Center, the Charleston Tea Plantation, Dantzler Farms in Santee and Terry Thomas Dairy Farm in Bowman.\r\n\r\n“It is so important that students learn where their food and resources come from,” said Vonne Knight, SCFB director of Ag Literacy. “Providing teachers with not only the information and lesson plans they need, but also the confidence to teach agriculture makes it easy for them to do just that.\r\n\r\n“I never cease to be amazed at the positive agricultural impact this course makes in the lives of teachers from across the state during this one week,” said Knight. “Teachers leave with a greater understanding of and appreciation for agriculture. I have never been part of a more rewarding higher education experience.”\r\n\r\nParticipants earned three hours of graduate credit for recertification from Winthrop University, courtesy of SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom Fund. Along with a modest registration fee, which many county Farm Bureau chapters reimburse to participants, sponsorships raised through the SCFB’s Ag in the Classroom Fund cover the cost of tuition, room and board, resource speakers and tours, and materials for the week-long Institute.\r\n\r\n“If agriculture is to maintain its status as South Carolina’s largest business sector – providing more than 212,000 jobs and more than a $42 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy – we’ve got to help people understand the link between their food and fiber and the farm,” said Ott. “Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is a tool to help us accomplish that goal through our state’s teachers, and in turn to our state’s children.”\r\n\r\nTo make a tax deductible contribution to the 501(c)(3) Ag in the Classroom program, for more information, or to schedule an in-service workshop, contact SCFB Ag Literacy Program Director Vonne Knight at 803-936-4409 or vknight@scfb.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Education veterans&nbsp;</b><b>selected as principals</b>\r\n\r\nA trio of veteran educators will fill the top leadership posts at three district schools:&nbsp; Beaufort High, Whale Branch Middle and Robert Smalls International Academy.\r\n\r\n“This is a strong group of proven administrators who are well qualified to take on their new positions,” said Superintendant Jeff Moss.&nbsp; “I’m confident they will all do terrific jobs.”\r\n\r\nThe new principals are:\r\n\r\n• Bonnie Almond, Beaufort High School: Almond is a 32-year education veteran who has served in North Carolina schools as a teacher, assistant principal, elementary school principal and high school principal. She was honored as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year in 2007-08. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2013 she moved to Beaufort County, where she served as director of Secondary Education and later as director of Innovation.&nbsp; Almond has a Bachelor’s Degree from Meredith College and a Master’s Degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe replaces Corey Murphy, who recently accepted an administrative position in a Virginia school system.\r\n\r\n• Jennifer Morillo, Robert Smalls International Academy: Morillo is a veteran principal and district-level administrator. After serving as an assistant principal at Lady’s Island Middle School, she was named principal of Beaufort Elementary School in 2009. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe school earned Palmetto Silver Awards for student achievement in 2012 and 2013, as well as Teacher Advancement Program awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince 2013, Morillo has served as the Beaufort County School District’s director of Teaching and Learning. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Charleston Southern University. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMorillo replaces Nicole Holloman, who is leaving the district to take an administrative position in the Atlanta area.\r\n\r\n• Freddie Lawton, Whale Branch Middle School: Lawton, an assistant principal at Whale Branch Middle for the past four years, previously served in assistant principal roles at Okatie and St. Helena elementary schools, and also for six years as a classroom teacher at Port Royal Elementary. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLawton has been a presenter at state and regional professional development conferences, and he participated in the South Carolina Department of Education’s Aspiring Principals Program in 2011-2012. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina, as well as a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Charleston&nbsp;Southern University. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLawton replaces Chad Cox, recently named as the new principal at Battery Creek High following the retirement of Principal Edmond Burnes.\r\n\r\n<b>Students named&nbsp;</b><b>to dean’s lists</b>\r\n\r\nThe following students were named to Dean’s Lists:\r\n\r\n• University of Alabama student Madelyn R Kalady of Beaufort was named to the Dean\'s List for Spring 2017.\r\n\r\n• Megan Potter of Beaufort was named to the Dean\'s List at Miami University for the 2017 spring semester.', 'School briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32681', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32684, 4, '2017-06-29 20:03:44', '2017-06-30 00:03:44', '<b>Chamber wins award&nbsp;</b><b>for communication</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was recently named a winner of an industry award which celebrates exceptional work in the areas of advertising and marketing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) selected the Beaufort chamber’s Coast Is Clear advertising campaign for a Communication Excellence Award.\r\n\r\nThe Coast Is Clear advertising campaign was put together in the wake of Hurricane Matthew to inform consumers and tourists that Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands were back in business.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Chamber to host&nbsp;</b><b>Walmart celebration</b>\r\n\r\nWalmart on Robert Smalls Parkway will celebrate its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, at 350 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to attend.\r\n\r\nWal-Mart recently made the following renovations to the store: electronics of the future, updated produce and bakery, new gluten-free category in grocery, new registers on the front checkouts, new seasonal and celebrations center and new state-of-the-art tools in hardware.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Walmart store #1383, visit its website at www.walmart.com/store/1383.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.beaufortchamber.org or call 843-525-8500.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Public is invited&nbsp;</b><b>to First Friday event</b>\r\n\r\nFirst Friday After Five, an event sponsored by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 7, in downtown Beaufort. This is an opportunity to explore downtown shops. There will be refreshments and live music.', 'Chamber Corner for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:03:44', '2017-06-30 00:03:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32686, 4, '2017-06-29 20:04:58', '2017-06-30 00:04:58', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;This work is by Anne M. Jennings. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nThe work of artists Joseph “Big Joe” Abell and Anne M. Jennings will be featured at the Beaufort Art Association (BAA) starting Sunday, July 2,&nbsp; and running through Sunday, Aug. 27. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe theme of their exhibit will be “Loving the Low Country” dedicated to \"the marshes, ocean, people and wildlife of this fascinating and mysterious land we call home,\" according to a press release. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAn opening reception will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the Gallery at 913 Bay St. in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nLight refreshments will be served. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will also be on exhibit the work of 65 other local artists, who are members of the Gallery.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe public is invited.\r\n\r\nBoth Abell and Jennings love to be outside participating in the natural world. Through their art, they bring their wanderings and adventures to life, inviting the viewer to share in their love of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nA native of Lebanon, Ky., Abell is a graduate of Lander College. He has lived in Beaufort with his wife and two children since the early 1970s.\r\n\r\nAn avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing, he specializes in scenes of the area. Working with acrylics, his recent works depict the Port Royal Rookery, egrets, wild turkeys, alligators, Coffin Point Plantation, seagulls and the Old Seabrook General Store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also accepts commissions, and paints portraits of people, pets or the family home. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo find out more about Abell and his art, visit the Starving Artists Market in Port Royal on Saturday mornings, or call 843-812-6985 to visit his studio.\r\n\r\nJennings graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in art and English. She retired after working 27 years as an elementary school art teacher and school counselor in Wilmington, Del., and moved to the Lowcountry in 2011. She is a photographer/illustrator.\r\n\r\n“I specialize in nature photography and animal illustrations,” she said. “My goal is to tell a story about nature. I often paint or draw on my photographs using bold colors.”\r\n\r\nJennings has been active in the Beaufort Art Association since moving to the Lowcountry, and has participated in shows in Beaufort, Port Royal, Bluffton and Allendale, as well as in Savannah. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHer poetry and photographs have been published in the Bluffton Breeze magazine, and local newspapers. She also helped organize the Starving Artists Market, a weekly open-air market. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nChartered in 1957, the Beaufort Art Association is a tax-exempt membership organization. Currently, there are around 175 local artists who are members, 65 of whom exhibit in the Gallery.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall 843-521-4444 or visit www.beaufortartassociation.com. &nbsp;', '‘Loving the Low Country’ featured at BAA Gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'loving-the-low-country-featured-at-baa-gallery', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:04:58', '2017-06-30 00:04:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32689, 4, '2017-06-29 20:06:04', '2017-06-30 00:06:04', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Pinckney set to&nbsp;</b><b>return to gridiron</b>\r\n\r\nFollowing a redshirt season, Whale Branch Early College High School graduate Nyles Pinckney is set to take the field for defending football national champion Clemson University.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPinckney enrolled at Clemson University in January 2016.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBefore Clemson, Pinckney rated as high as the No. 79 prospect in the nation by Tom Lemming. He rated as the No. 196 prospect in the nation and the No. 2 overall prospect in South Carolina by Rivals. The productive Pinckney rated No. 261 in the nation and No. 4 player in South Carolina by ESPN.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the top defensive linemen in South Carolina high school history, Pinckney had an outstanding senior year with 72 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, six caused fumbles, three recovered fumbles, two blocked punts and two defensive touchdowns in 2015.\r\n\r\nPinckney had 98 tackles, 27 for loss, nine sacks, blocked three field goals, 10 forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries as a junior. He had 91 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a sophomore.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPinckney narrowed his college choice to Clemson and South Carolina. He played his high school football for Jerry Hatcher at Whale Branch High School and was recruited by Tony Elliott and Dan Brooks.\r\n\r\nPinckney is majoring in justice studies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Citadel to meet&nbsp;</b><b>Towson, Elon&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Citadel football team has set home-and-home series with Towson and Elon, Athletic Director Jim Senter announced earlier in the month.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Bulldogs and Tigers will meet in Towson\'s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Sept. 29, 2018, and in Johnson Hagood Stadium for the 2019 season opener. The Citadel will play at Elon\'s Rhodes Stadium on Sept. 7, 2019, and then host the Phoenix to open the 2020 season. The Bulldogs are meeting Towson for the first time in program history and lead the all-time series with former SoCon foe Elon 8-5. The Citadel has an all-time record of 33-43 against current members of the Colonial Athletic Association.\r\n\r\nThe additions of Towson and Elon round out The Citadel\'s 2018 and 2019 schedules. In addition to a competitive Southern Conference slate each season, the Bulldogs host Charleston Southern and travel to Alabama in 2018 before hosting Charleston Southern and playing at Georgia Tech in 2019.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeason tickets are currently on sale for The Citadel\'s 2017 campaign. In addition to tickets for each home game, season-ticket holders have the ability to preorder tickets for the Bulldogs\' Nov. 18 game at Clemson. The Citadel Ticket Office is located in the lobby of McAlister Field House and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Fans can also call the ticket office at 843-953-DOGS (3647) or visit citadelsports.com/tickets for more information.\r\n\r\nThe Bulldogs begin their 2017 season with two straight home games, facing Newberry on Sept. 2 in the season opener before hosting Presbyterian on Sept. 9. The home schedule also includes an Oct. 7 Parents Day matchup against Mercer, an Oct. 14 NCAA FCS Playoffs rematch with Wofford, the Oct. 28 Homecoming contest against VMI and Senior Day against Western Carolina on Nov. 4.\r\n\r\nThe Citadel roster features two area linemen:&nbsp; Max Ford (Whale Branch High School) and Mike Rentz (Beaufort High School).&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>MEN\'S COLLEGE SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Saullo headed into&nbsp;</b><b>2017 season at Newberry</b>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School graduate Jonathan Saullo is headed into the 2017 season for the Newberry College men\'s soccer team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSaullo, who hails from Beaufort, spent the 2016-17 campaign as a redshirt sophomore for the Red Wolves.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA graphic design major, Saullo played for the Hilton Head Storm earlier in his career. Saullo recorded 17 goals during the 2013 season at Battery Creek High School.\r\n\r\nNewberry is scheduled to host longtime rival King in a season opener on Aug. 22.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Red Wolves compete in the SAC, which also includes Wingate, Tusculum, Lenoir-Rhyne, Catawba, Lincoln Memorial, Coker, Mars Hill, Brevard, Queens, Anderson and Carson-Newman.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FISHING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Sportfishing and Diving club to hold July meeting</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s July meeting will be held on Thursday, July 13, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe topic will be king fish. Local Capt. Chris Prince of Cool Cat Sportfishing Charters will discuss techniques about hooking and landing \"smoker\" king fish.\r\n\r\nLenoard Conapinski will smoke and serve Spanish mackerel, blues and king mackerel.\r\n\r\nIn related news, Paul Spencer won the monthly $50 weigh-in drawing sponsored by Chris Butler at Butler Marine.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>YOUTH FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Ron Parker to host&nbsp;</b><b>third annual camp&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nKansas City Chiefs safety Ron Parker, a former Beaufort High School standout, will host his annual free football camp at BHS on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camp will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, July 7. A motivational speaker will also speak to campers on the first day of the camp. Parker will lead drills and activities from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, the final day of the camp.\r\n\r\nThe camp is open to players in grades 3-12. Participants must register for the camp and fill out a waiver at www.ronparker38.com.\r\n\r\nParker was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for Newberry College and has also played for the Seahawks, Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL).', 'Sports briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:06:04', '2017-06-30 00:06:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32689', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32691, 4, '2017-06-29 20:06:46', '2017-06-30 00:06:46', '<h3>By State Farm</h3>\r\nDuring severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes, winds can reach speeds greater than 100 miles per hour. But even winds at 25 miles per hour can damage homes and property.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTake a few simple steps to learn disaster preparedness and prepare your family and home for the possibility of severe winds.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Develop an emergency plan</b></p>\r\nProper planning can help save your family from injury and inconvenience when severe weather strikes. Prepare your family for severe winds by creating a disaster preparedness plan, including a disaster survival kit and an emergency evacuation plan.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Stay informed</b></p>\r\nGetting up-to-the-minute information is an important part of staying safe in any weather emergency. When severe weather threatens, tune in to a NOAA Weather Radio or battery-powered radio for updates.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA high wind advisory means that sustained winds of over 25 miles per hour are predicted.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThunderstorm, tornado and hurricane warnings should be taken very seriously, as they mean that severe weather has been spotted and is on its way.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Find shelter</b></p>\r\nWhen severe winds occur, move to the middle of your home or basement, away from windows and glass doors. Try to take cover under a staircase or a heavy piece of furniture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDo not stay in a manufactured home during severe winds. They are easily overturned by high winds, and flying debris can puncture their light frames and exteriors.\r\n\r\nYou may want to build a safe room in your home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA safe room is an area of your home that has been reinforced to provide protection from broken glass and flying debris. An experienced contractor can build a safe room with a reinforced roof, walls and ceilings in a new or existing home.\r\n\r\nWherever you seek shelter, be sure to bring your family disaster kit with you.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Protect your home</b></p>\r\nWhen severe winds threaten your home, close window shutters or attach protective panels with previously installed fasteners. Information about emergency board-up procedures can be found at the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) or the Insurance Institute for Business &amp; Home Safety (IBHS).\r\n\r\nFor more information about construction and retrofitting techniques for securing your home against high winds, see these tips to protect your home during a hurricane.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Secure your property</b></p>\r\nIf there is sufficient warning before the onset of severe winds, move garbage cans, patio furniture, grills and other potentially wind-borne objects inside your home or garage.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the future, you may want to consider replacing gravel or rock landscaping materials with shredded bark.\r\n\r\nVehicles and boats are also at risk during a severe wind event. Store vehicles in a garage or other enclosure. Moor boats securely. If your boat is ashore in a jack stand, strap the boat down when possible.', 'Take steps to ensure your home is protected', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'take-steps-to-ensure-your-home-is-protected', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:06:46', '2017-06-30 00:06:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32691', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32693, 4, '2017-06-29 20:09:26', '2017-06-30 00:09:26', '<b>Man charged with&nbsp;</b><b>solicitation of minor&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nDavid Miguel Medina, 39, of Ridgeland, has been arrested on two charges connected to the solicitation of a minor. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInternet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInvestigators say Medina sent nude images to the minor victim and solicited him for sex via social media.\r\n\r\nMedina was arrested on June 16. He is being is charged with one count of criminal solicitation of a minor, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in jail; and one count of disseminating obscene material to a person under age 18, also a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in jail.\r\n\r\nThe case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General\'s Office.\r\n\r\n<b>Officials ask for&nbsp;</b><b>help in solving crime</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32694\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"119\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/akey.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32694\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32694\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/akey.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Steven Akey\" width=\"119\" height=\"194\"></a> Michael Steven Akey[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn June 24, 1972, Michael Steven Akey, 14, was reportedly abducted by an unknown white man driving a 1962-63 four-door Chevrolet near a watermelon patch at Trammell’s Market. In 1972, Trammell’s Market was located in the area of Joe Frazier Road and Godwin Road in Burton.\r\n\r\nAt the time of the abduction, he was in the company of two juvenile friends and all three were hitching and caught a ride with the subject.\r\n\r\nWhile two were stealing watermelons, the subject drove off with Akey in the vehicle. Akey was not seen alive again.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe juvenile witnesses were unable to provide the identity of the subject.\r\n\r\nOn Feb. 8, 1978, workers discovered skeletal remains while clearing land near Whitehall Plantation on Lady’s Island. The remains were examined by a forensic pathologist and anthropologist and using existing available technology, it was believed the remains were those of Akey and he was interred in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nOn Aug. 24, 2005, the remains were exhumed for mitochondrial DNA analysis to firmly establish the remains were in fact Akey. The FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Va., performed the analysis and concluded the remains were of Akey.\r\n\r\nA reward of up to $2,500 is offered for information leading to an arrest in any Beaufort County cold case.\r\n\r\nDuring some criminal investigations, investigators might exhaust all credible leads in a case. When this happens, the case can become stagnant or what is typically known as “cold.” However, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is making theses cold case files accessible to the public in hopes that someone might come forward with information that may not have yet been uncovered.\r\n\r\nIf you have any information regarding this unsolved cold case, contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net. To remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\nNo matter how insignificant it may seem, any information offered in reference to a cold case could prove to be the missing link needed to solve the case.\r\n\r\n<b>Man wanted on&nbsp;</b><b>outstanding warrants</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32695\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"202\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dejesus.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32695\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32695\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dejesus.jpeg\" alt=\"Jose Luis Mancilla-DeJesus \" width=\"202\" height=\"240\"></a> Jose Luis Mancilla-DeJesus[/caption]\r\n\r\nJose Luis Mancilla-DeJesus is wanted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on three active warrants.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe is 38 years old, 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds.\r\n\r\nHis last known address is in Bluffton. Mancilla-DeJesus may be driving a silver Nissan Frontier with SC tag FTD993.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information can contact Cpl. C. LaVan at 843-255-3313 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777.\r\n\r\nTo remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\n<b>Men wanted in&nbsp;</b><b>alleged jewelry theft</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/zales.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32696\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32696\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/zales.jpg\" alt=\"zales\" width=\"170\" height=\"240\"></a>\r\n\r\nAt about 2:30 p.m. on June 18, the pictured suspects entered Zales jewelry store at 1414 Fording Island Road in Bluffton and looked at merchandise for approximately 10 minutes.\r\n\r\nThey then asked to examine a ring. As one of the men put the ring on his finger, both men fled the store.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey were seen getting into a silver four-door Toyota with a Georgia tag, driven by a black&nbsp; female.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information about these individuals, can contact D/S Cushman at 843-255-3309 orl Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\n<b>County improves&nbsp;</b><b>public communication</b>\r\n\r\nIn the wake of Hurricane Matthew and in the interest of providing a consistent message, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with other governmental and public utility entities serving Beaufort County, has made improvements to public information. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the event of an emergency or natural disaster, the county primarily communicates with the public via e-mail and text through its NIXLE alert and advisory system, which links to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCounty officials are asking residents to visit www.bcso.net and subscribe to the NIXLE alert and advisory system to receive up-to-date information from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, there will be an alert link at www.bcso.net, where those who have not subscribed to NIXLE can also access information.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office looking&nbsp;</b><b>for dispatchers</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking 911 dispatchers.\r\n\r\nThese 911 dispatchers are the heartbeat of the nation’s 911 system and are the professionals called upon to ensure that Beaufort County citizens receive the best emergency communications and dispatch services by remaining calm, gathering information and providing assistance to individuals in need.\r\n\r\n911 dispatcher jobs require excellent communication skills and the ability to work under stressful situations. 911 operators take all applicable information from the caller, including details and the address of the emergency. While gathering information, 911 operators are then able to dispatch the appropriate agency personnel to assist the needs of the caller.\r\n\r\n911 dispatcher jobs require candidates with some technical savvy, as they will be responsible for operating advanced emergency communications systems through their computers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about becoming an emergency services dispatcher, visit www.bcso.net/Employment/Job%20Descriptions/Dispatcher.php.', 'Public safety briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:09:26', '2017-06-30 00:09:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32693', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32698, 4, '2017-06-29 20:11:19', '2017-06-30 00:11:19', '<em>Photo above: Callawassie Island is a “blend of tidal river refuge and easy water access via any of the community’s four public docks, to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, allow for a plethora of maritime activities,” according to a press release. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nCallawassie Island has been recognized by Ideal-LIVING, during their 2nd Annual Best of the Best Awards for planned communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast year, Callawassie Island was recognized as one of Ideal-LIVING’s Best Island Communities for its amenities and natural environment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year, Callawassie was noted as one of the Best Boating Communities and Best Culinary Experiences in the nation. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The blend of tidal river refuge and easy water access via any of the community’s four public docks, to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, allow for a plethora of maritime activities,” according to a press release.\r\n\r\n“From kayaking to sailing, fishing, tubing or launching out to the Gulf Stream, the scale and scope of the boating experiences possible from the facilities at Callawassie Island are as vast as the ocean itself. This harmoniously intertwined balance of man-made opportunity and natural beauty makes Callawassie Island’s boating perks easily deserving of Ideal-LIVING’s praise.”\r\n\r\nThe press release continues: “As for the dining experiences, Callawassie Island cuisine carries on the appreciation of nature’s local generosity. Offering a vast array of dishes that not only highlight local cuisine, but also dishes from around the world, reflective of the island’s residents who have gathered from all walks of life, the dining experience at Callawassie ensures not only enjoyment, but also celebrates the island’s diverse culture. To be simple, fresh and at the same time sophisticated is a rare combination, mastered every day in the kitchens of Callawassie Island.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on Callawassie Island, call 843-987-2125 or visit CallawassieIsland.com.', 'Callawassie named ‘Best of the Best’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'callawassie-named-best-of-the-best', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:11:19', '2017-06-30 00:11:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32701, 4, '2017-06-29 20:12:45', '2017-06-30 00:12:45', '<em>Photo above: American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here Post 9 Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Dr. William Donovan of Donovan Family Dentistry with a certificate of appreciation for displaying our nation\'s flag.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Onewaylimo.com&nbsp;</b><b>is now available</b>\r\n\r\nOneWayLimo.com (OWL) is now available throughout the state of South Carolina for travelers to have access to luxury transportation to and from the airport as well as for special events and general ground transportation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is also available at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport.\r\n\r\nOWL is not a limousine company, but an online booking system integrating with limo companies to fill their vehicles when they\'re empty.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Our goal is to work with the entire black car market and offer travelers an alternative to Uber and Lyft,” said Joe Salemme, president and founder of OneWayLimo. “Customers simply log onto OneWayLimo.com for access to licensed, insured, clean and professionally operated vehicles at significantly reduced rates. OWL is doing for limo companies what Priceline and Expedia did for the airlines and hotels.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Our booking process is simple and efficient. Book online for transportation to or from the airport, and for general ground transportation or contact us directly for special events like weddings and proms.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFounded in 2015, OneWayLimo, based in Shelton, Conn., is a luxury transportation brokerage company servicing all major cities on the East Coast. OneWayLimo offers a web application for consumers to access a network of professional, licensed and insured drivers for black car transportation to the airport, weddings or other events.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Licenses available for&nbsp;</b><b>solid waste collectors</b>\r\n\r\nBeginning Saturday, July 1, solid waste hauler licenses for 2017-2018 will be available for all associated collectors and haulers operating in Beaufort County.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe county will not accept disposal charges at its approved landfills from collectors and haulers who do not have a valid license after Aug. 1.\r\n\r\nLicense fees are $100 per year for the first vehicle and $50 for each additional vehicle/decal.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County’s Code of Ordinances requires that all contractors providing residential waste collection and transportation within the county have a license which, along with decals, can be obtained from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays at the Beaufort County Public Works Department at 120 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nQuestions should be directed to Cindy Carter at ccarter@bcgov.net or 843-255-2745.\r\n\r\n<b>Southern Current is&nbsp;</b><b>launching solar project</b>\r\n\r\nSouthern Current, a developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is launching a new solar farm in Hampton County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the project.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSouthern Current is an owner and developer of utility-scale solar energy facilities across the southeastern United States. With an in-house team of development professionals, the company manages projects from site selection and origination through construction and operation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Southern Current is excited to keep bringing more clean energy projects to South Carolina. We owe a special thanks to all our partners that work for Hampton County, who have embraced solar energy and the new revenue it will generate. This solar farm will bring clean, renewable energy benefiting South Carolinians for decades to come,” said Southern Current Chief Development Officer Paul Fleury.\r\n\r\nFor more information on Southern Current, visit the company’s website at www.southerncurrentllc.com.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Learn to run&nbsp;</b><b>better meetings</b>\r\n\r\nDo you need a refresher on how to run better, shorter, and/or more productive meetings?\r\n\r\nA monthly workshop is being conducted to study and correctly apply Robert’s Rules of Order.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe study group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Beaufort Branch Library on Scott Street.\r\n\r\nBeginners and/or intermediates will learn about agendas, preparation of minutes, proper use of motions, bylaws and more.\r\n\r\nThis event is free and open to the public.\r\n\r\nIt will be facilitated by Janet Jacobs of the National Association of Parliamentarians. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact Jacobs to RSVP at 386-871-8855 or at parliamentarystudy@gmail.com.', 'Business briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:12:45', '2017-06-30 00:12:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32701', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32704, 4, '2017-06-29 20:13:46', '2017-06-30 00:13:46', '[caption id=\"attachment_32705\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1944\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/aerial.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32705\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32705\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis Johnson, Warren Florence and Sara Bruns are the faces of the Dataw Island Club Tennis Center. \" width=\"1944\" height=\"972\"></a> Dennis Johnson, Warren Florence and Sara Bruns are the faces of the Dataw Island Club Tennis Center.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Club Tennis Center on St. Helena Island is one of just 12 winners in the 36th annual USTA Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Club Tennis Center will be honored in October at the Next Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando.\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Club Tennis Center is home to an active social and USTA-playing community, with more than 20 USTA league teams each year.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe club’s annual USTA Dataw SPLASH! Tournament, held in June, draws competitors from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. The event, featuring local Special Olympics athletes, benefits SOAR Special Recreation and the local Special Olympics organization.\r\n\r\n“Great tennis facilities like the Dataw Island Club Tennis Center help us to grow the game at the grass-roots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, USTA chief executive of the community Tennis and the USTA National Campus. “Dataw Island Club Tennis Center has embraced many of our tennis initiatives and kept the sport at the forefront of its community each year.”\r\n\r\nThe Dataw Island Tennis Center is led by Warren Florence, who is also the club’s head teaching pro.\r\n\r\nFlorence credits his team — and teamwork — with the success of the Dataw Island Tennis Program.\r\n\r\n“It’s all about the team and anticipating needs,” he said. “I view Dennis (Johnson) and Sara (Bruns) with great importance as the faces of our program and facility. If we’re in sync and having fun, it translates to our members and guests.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThroughout the school year, Florence, his staff and volunteers also work with local special athletes and their schoolmates through an on-site educational program.', 'Dataw Island Club Tennis Center received kudos', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-island-club-tennis-center-received-kudos', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:13:46', '2017-06-30 00:13:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32704', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32707, 4, '2017-06-29 20:38:42', '2017-06-30 00:38:42', '<b>New internist joins Beaufort Primary Care</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32708\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Alejandro-Garcia-Salas-MD.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32708\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32708\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Alejandro-Garcia-Salas-MD.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Alejandro Garcia Salas\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2700\"></a> Dr. Alejandro Garcia Salas[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital has added another internist to the medical staff at Beaufort Primary Care. Dr. Alejandro Garcia Salas, a lieutenant commander with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, will join the practice the first week of July.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA graduate of M.D. Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Garcia Salas completed his internship and residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia and received additional training in cardiology at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, and combat casualty care in San Antonio, Texas. He also participated in humanitarian missions in Oaxaca, Mexico and Leon, Nicaragua.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the last four years, the board-certified internal medicine specialist has served as a staff physician at Beaufort Naval Hospital. While stationed in the Lowcountry, he was deployed for eight months aboard the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt Beaufort Primary Care, Garcia Salas will be working with internists Drs. Andrea Hucks, Steven Kessel and Robert Webb and nurse practitioners Amy Wagner and Ronda O’Connell. A native of Guatemala, he is fluent in both English and Spanish.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Primary Care is located at 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 260. To make an appointment with Garcia Salas or any of the other healthcare providers in the practice, call 843-522-7600.\r\n\r\n<b>New dentist joins&nbsp;</b><b>Howard Family Dental</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32709\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"599\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hardy.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32709\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32709\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hardy.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Kevin Hardy \" width=\"599\" height=\"800\"></a> Dr. Kevin Hardy[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Kevin Hardy has joined the Beaufort office of Howard Family Dental.\r\n\r\nHardy is originally from Danville, Va. He is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame and Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also earned his MBA from the Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Business and JD degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law.\r\n\r\nHoward Family Dental\'s Beaufort office is now open Monday through Friday. Visit howardfamilydental.com.', 'Health briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'health-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:38:42', '2017-06-30 00:38:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32707', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32711, 4, '2017-06-29 20:40:15', '2017-06-30 00:40:15', 'Bert DuBose of Beaufort shot this beautiful sunrise.\r\n\r\nTo 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.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-41', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:11', '2018-07-12 15:27:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32711', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32714, 4, '2017-06-29 20:41:21', '2017-06-30 00:41:21', '<b>Council member to&nbsp;</b><b>hold listening meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council Member Alice Howard will hold a listening meeting for District 4 residents (Beaufort/Town of Port Royal/Shell Point/Parris Island), allowing them an opportunity to provide feedback on county matters.\r\n\r\nThe meeting will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at&nbsp; Pluff Mudd Coffee Co., 1632-A Paris Avenue, Port Royal.\r\n\r\nResidents do not need to register in advance for the meeting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Howard at ahoward@bcgov.net or 843-255-2202.\r\n\r\n<b>Certified delinquent&nbsp;</b><b>tax bills are mailed&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office has mailed 4,200 certified delinquent tax bills to taxpayers with outstanding balances on their real and personal property.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo avoid an additional delinquent fee of $50, taxpayers are urged to pay in full by Aug. 31.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that date all payments on delinquent accounts must be made by guaranteed funds, which are: cash, cashier’s check, certified funds or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted. Taxes must be paid by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, to prevent the property from being auctioned at the Delinquent Tax Sale.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTaxes can be paid at one of the office’s three locations, online by phone or by mail.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit BeaufortCountyTreasurer.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Mosquito spraying may&nbsp;</b><b>take place through June 30</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, June 30.\r\n\r\nIt uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, call 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<b>Several roads to&nbsp;</b><b>get new asphalt</b>\r\n\r\nAsphalt paving will be taking place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, June 30, at the following locations:\r\n\r\n• Seabrook Road from U.S. 21 to Mile Post 1.29\r\n\r\n• Keans Neck Road from Kinloch Road to Mile Post 4.08\r\n\r\n• Bellinger Hill Road from Turn Bridge Lane to Plantation Road\r\n\r\n• Mitchellville Road from Blueberry Hill Road to the dead end\r\n\r\n• West Frontage Road from Alexander to Rosemary roads.\r\n\r\nThis work could be intermittent due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical failures. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be lane closures, but traffic will be maintained through the use of traffic control devices. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMotorists are asked to use caution when driving through the work zone. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dataw HOA honors&nbsp;</b><b>Rep. Mark Sanford&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nU.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, visited Dataw Island recently to be formally thanked by the private community’s homeowner’s association.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Sanford, who was instrumental in supporting private communities in their fights to access federal funding for hurricane relief after Matthew swept through the Lowcountry this past fall, expressed his continued support,” according to a press release.\r\n\r\n“We’re privileged to have Congressman Mark Sanford with us today,” said General Manager Ted Bartlett, on behalf of the Dataw Island Owners Association. “We wanted to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for his willing and capable assistance in getting the attention necessary in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.”\r\n\r\nBartlett said he was impressed with how proactive Sanford has been from the start – beginning from when he and member Jim Dickson decided to call Sanford just after the storm; not only did he answer, but he picked up on the second ring, the release states.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“When we asked you what we thought we should do, you had already done it,” Bartlett said. “You had already prepared letters to both the governor and FEMA, that in our opinion, definitely helped precipitate action on the matter. For this, we would like to thank you, Congressman Sanford, as well as your continued effort to modify the Stafford Act, to treat private communities&nbsp;most fairly.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter additional introductions, Sanford thanked Dataw for inviting him and pledged his continued support.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“One of the things that I have heard consistently from people in different coastal communities, which really are part and parcel to the way people have chosen to live in the coastal South Carolina, is that we shouldn’t be disadvantaged simply because we choose to associate in our active years or our retirement years the way we do,” Sanford said.&nbsp;', 'News briefs for June 29th-July 5th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-june-29th-july-5th', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:41:21', '2017-06-30 00:41:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32716, 4, '2017-06-29 20:42:12', '2017-06-30 00:42:12', '<h3>By Monica Wiser</h3>\r\nJust about every day, I have to break the news to my patients that their insurance company does not cover hearing aids. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey are deemed “medically unnecessary” by Medicare and many other insurers. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is a slap in the face to the 48 million Americans who suffer from hearing loss. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 90 percent of those cases cannot be treated with medication or simple surgery. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInsurance companies may believe that they are saving money by exempting hearing aids from coverage, but the cost of not treating hearing loss is far greater. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntreated hearing loss has been linked to several health conditions that insurance companies do end up covering. The following medical conditions have been linked to untreated hearing loss.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increased risk of dementia</b></p>\r\nJohns Hopkins University recently published a longitudinal study that revealed that people with hearing loss are up to five times as likely to develop dementia if the loss goes untreated. Several other such studies have confirmed this finding (Brandeis University, University of Pennsylvania and Washington University in St. Louis).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are several theories as to why this occurs: increased cognitive load,&nbsp; social isolation and atrophy of the region of the brain that not only processes speech, but processes memory. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost to society to treat dementia is estimated to be up to $215 billion annually when the cost of home healthcare and assisted living are taken into account. It is more costly to the nation than treating heart disease or cancer, according to a RAND study.&nbsp; The cost to the patient and their family members is far greater. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increased risk of falls</b></p>\r\nPeople with untreated hearing loss are three times as likely to suffer from injury-causing falls. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe average hospital cost for a fall injury is $35,000. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 years and older. Non-fatal falls are estimated to cost $34 billion in direct medical costs. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Increased hospitalizations</b></p>\r\nThese hospitalizations are not only due to falls, but to lack of awareness of surroundings, leading to car accidents, workplace accidents and pedestrian accidents. The cost of these hospitalizations cannot be accounted for due to the various conditions that may be diagnosed during hospitalization.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Depression</b></p>\r\nThe economic burden of depression, including workplace costs, direct costs and suicide-related costs, was estimated to be $210.5 billion in 2010.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Anxiety</b></p>\r\nAnxiety disorders cost the U.S. more than $42 billion a year, according to The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders, a study commissioned by ADAA.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Stress&nbsp;</b></p>\r\nIt is estimated that treating work-related stress alone costs $300 billion, according to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Stress outside of the workplace was not calculated in this figure.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese health conditions are costing the nation well over $800 billion, annually. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile hearing loss does not contribute to every case of dementia, falls, hospitalizations, depression, anxiety and stress, a significant portion of that figure can be reduced by treating hearing loss.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe real cost of not treating hearing loss, however, cannot be measured in cold, hard figures. The cost to society of the unrealized potential of people with hearing loss is immeasurable. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is time for the healthcare industry to reexamine the medical necessity for treating hearing loss with hearing aids.\r\n\r\n<i>Monica Wiser, M A. CCC-A, is an audiologist in private practice at Beaufort Audiology &amp; Hearing Care, 38 Professional Village on Lady’s Island. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of audiology and has worn hearing aids since childhood.</i>', 'Hearing loss can cause numerous issues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hearing-loss-can-cause-numerous-issues', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:42:12', '2017-06-30 00:42:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32716', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32718, 4, '2017-06-29 20:30:31', '2017-06-30 00:30:31', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Making a race of it during the Dragonboat Races, Single Marines, background, narrowly won over the JAX Fire Dragons during Race #6 in the Beaufort River. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe popular Dragonboat Races were held June 24 on the Beaufort River.\r\n\r\nThe event raised thousands of dollars both through the sport of dragonboat racing, and outreach efforts, including one-one-one grants to help with needs that are typically not met through traditional means for those impacted by cancer in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32719\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0400.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32719\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32719\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/DSC0400.jpg\" alt=\"Dragonboat racers from Gilbert Law Firm accelerate away from the competition to win Race #5 June 24 on the Beaufort River.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"635\"></a> Dragonboat racers from Gilbert Law Firm accelerate away from the competition to win Race #5 June 24 on the Beaufort River.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32722\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7310.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32722\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32722\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7310.jpg\" alt=\"Each team at the event brought their own tent and created their “headquarters.”\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1012\"></a> Each team at the event brought their own tent and created their “headquarters.”[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32723\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2136\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7316.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32723\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32723\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7316.jpg\" alt=\"Boat drummers, like Kinsey Olson for “Thunder Struck,” also went around and gathered donations from spectators at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\" width=\"2136\" height=\"3216\"></a> Boat drummers, like Kinsey Olson for “Thunder Struck,” also went around and gathered donations from spectators at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.[/caption]', 'The race is on!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-race-is-on', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:46:46', '2017-06-30 00:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32718', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32720, 4, '2017-06-29 20:46:01', '2017-06-30 00:46:01', '<em>Photo above: Bob Bender, left, tries to get the student to join him. Others in the group, standing in the background, point to a dolphin jumping in the water. Most of the students had never seen a dolphin in the wild. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Chuck Newton&nbsp;</h3>\r\nAbout 30 high school students and counselors from Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida learned about the coastal environment on June 22 at The Sands in Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe students are part of the six-week-long Resident Program of the mathematics and science division of Claflin University’s Upward Bound program, according to Kalinn Halls, one of the program’s counselors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The program helps high school students study math and science away from their own school environment with weekly field trips,” she said.\r\n\r\nThese students were taking part in the “Live Between the Tides” program, said Bob Bender, curator of the Low Country Estuarial and Coastal Learning Center in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nBender showed the mostly inner city students that fragile life can be found even under a simple rock. He also explained how tides affect the environment while trying to catch a baby stone crab.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“When we are done here,” he said, “we’ll gently place this rock back in place so as not to disturb where these animals live.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32727\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7298.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32727\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32727\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RES7298.jpg\" alt=\"Students in Claflin University’s Upward Bound program take a photo of the baby stone crab being displayed by Bob Bender.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1473\"></a> Students in Claflin University’s Upward Bound program take a photo of the baby stone crab being displayed by Bob Bender.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Students get up close to marine life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-get-up-close-to-marine-life', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32720', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(32731, 4, '2017-06-29 20:48:40', '2017-06-30 00:48:40', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Workmen with 4 Seasons Construction Co. raze the Sea Eagle Market, Huddle House and pictured here, the old Burton Fire Station on Wednesday afternoon along Boundary Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nDemolition started on June 20 of three buildings along a key stretch of Beaufort’s Boundary Street that soon will have a wide, sweeping view of the saltwater marsh.\r\n\r\nThe work will be followed up with a general cleanup and landscaping at a later date.\r\n\r\n“This is an important piece of work to beautify the main entrance to historic Beaufort, to showcase our beautiful marsh vistas and create important open space along the busy roadway,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said.\r\n\r\nThe former Sea Eagle seafood market was the first to come crashing down, ollowed by the former Huddle House and then the old, unused fire station shed.\r\n\r\nThe demolitions are a joint effort of the city, Beaufort County and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust to open up the marsh views and create a passive park along this key entrance to historic Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEfforts to open up the marsh vista are part of the overall $32 million joint Boundary Street Improvement Corridor started in early 2016. The program is on schedule for completion in early 2018 and is on budget, despite slowdowns from Hurricane Matthew and an earlier tropical storm.\r\n\r\nAfter the city&nbsp;bought the Sea Eagle Market property&nbsp;in 2016, the&nbsp;&nbsp;owners relocated across Boundary Street and expanded to include a restaurant. Beaufort County bought the former Huddle House and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust bought the United Way building. Demolition of that structure has been delayed while the county uses it for office space.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit&nbsp;www.boundarystreetupdate.com.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32736\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32736\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32736\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-2.jpg\" alt=\"The old Huddle House on Boundary Street was gutted and demolished. The building at far right is one of the old fire stations for the Burton Fire District, which was razed as well.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1311\"></a> The old Huddle House on Boundary Street was gutted and demolished. The building at far right is one of the old fire stations for the Burton Fire District, which was razed as well.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32735\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32735\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32735\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Boundary-St.-Demolition-1.jpg\" alt=\"The vacant Sea Eagle Marget on Boundary Street has been razed.\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1473\"></a> The vacant Sea Eagle Marget on Boundary Street has been razed.[/caption]', 'Boundary Street buildings razed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'boundary-street-buildings-razed', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:48:40', '2017-06-30 00:48:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32731', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32732, 4, '2017-06-29 20:53:00', '2017-06-30 00:53:00', '[caption id=\"attachment_32738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grandchildren-e1498783833275.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32738\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32738\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/grandchildren-e1498783833275.jpg\" alt=\"Lee Scott’s grandchildren look at the plaques on the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Lee Scott.\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\"></a> Lee Scott’s grandchildren look at the plaques on the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Lee Scott.[/caption]\r\n<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nTwo years ago, I wrote about going to visit my father at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, for the first time, I took my four grandchildren. Their great-grandfather is buried at the Columbarium in Arlington.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs we sat there on the bench looking at Dad’s headstone, the questions started. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Why is he in such a little box?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“What about a coffin?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Who are all these other people?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“What does Tec SPC mean?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI turned to my daughter, Faith, and daughter-in-law, Pam, and said, “Your turn.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey answered their questions and told stories about my father. After a while the kids started to walk around and look at all the names of other soldiers. They were curious as to the ones who died young and the ones who were very old.\r\n\r\nThen they came back to me and asked, “Why is there a cross over great-grandpa’s name?” I explained that he was a Christian. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“But why,” they asked, “are there so many different crosses and what are these other symbols?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI got up and looked. They were right. I had never noticed before.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started to point out, Methodist, Lutheran and Episcopal. Then I realized I did not recognize other symbols.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPam found a list of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approved “emblems of belief” that are available. As the kids walked around they found Judaism, Hindu and other faith symbols. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe all discovered it does not matter which faith symbol hangs over the name. The soldiers’ common bond was belief that the United States of America was worth defending and despite their differences, they came together.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the way back home to Beaufort, I drove by the Beaufort National Cemetery on Boundary Street. Turns out, you do not have to drive all the way to Arlington to visit a National Cemetery.&nbsp; You may have noticed burials going on there sometimes.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nI went into the cemetery and met John Williams, a retired Marine and one of the volunteers. He explained that in the cemetery there are soldiers who fought on both sides of the Civil War along with many others who later served to defend America. &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo, before you attend your Fourth of July barbecue and before you attend the fireworks, you may want to visit Beaufort National Cemetery. It is a good reminder of all those soldiers who have served their country.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd while you are at it, try to take some children with you. It is important they understand early about what fighting for our freedom means. But, be prepared, you may have to answer a lot of questions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHappy Fourth of July!&nbsp;', 'Remember those who served this July 4', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remember-those-who-served-this-july-4', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:52:17', '2017-06-30 00:52:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32739, 4, '2017-06-29 20:52:01', '2017-06-30 00:52:01', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Kathleen Gray-Gardner, center, watches as James N. Cerico Jr., left, and Meghan Eddy sort through bottles, cans and other recyclable material at the Beaufort County Department of Special Needs. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Staff reports</b>\r\n\r\nEmployees at Beaufort County Disabilities &amp; Special Needs (DSN) are proud of the work they do and want to bring more public awareness to the facility and services they provide. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDSN assists individuals with intellectual and related disabilities such as autism, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Services are provided for consumers throughout their lives, depending upon the need.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor many years, the program was housed in a small former church building in Port Royal. In 2012, DSN moved to its current, much larger, location at 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe additional space allows for program growth, including increased classroom size, a large lunchroom, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, a vegetable garden and a special place called “the ABLE Garden” where consumers and staff can enjoy its serenity. The rest of the facility contains a conference area and administrative offices.\r\n\r\nEarly interventionists (EI) assist children with developmental delays from birth through age 5, providing assessment and linking them with needed services. If warranted, the school district will provide services from the ages of 6 to 21. This program currently works with 85 families throughout Beaufort County. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPost-high school, DSN offers a wealth of programs and services such as supervised independent living and seven residential training homes; a Day Treatment Program to assist adults in developing and maintaining daily life and employment skills; respite care and support for families and caregivers; and a summer camp experience called Camp Treasure Chest.\r\n\r\nFred Furman, a case manager with 18 years of experience at DSN, finds satisfaction in helping individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their greater potential by helping them identify their abilities and their needs and to work toward realistic and meaningful goals.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We encourage consumer input in the decisions that will affect their services and their future,” said Furman. “I’m extremely proud that we are consumer-centered.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDSN has a cadre of six case managers similarly working with other consumers.\r\n\r\n“Finding appropriate and satisfying employment for consumers is a hallmark of our training efforts in the Day Program,” said Terry Geitner, Day Program director.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere are individual and group work assignments in various settings in the community. They provide janitorial services for Parks and Leisure Services (PALS), laundry services at Fripp Island, Goodwill Industries, in local supermarkets and in the scullery at Beaufort Marine Air Station.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDarien Haley, training coordinator, said that she could see the difference that meaningful employment makes in the lives of consumers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“They come alive and their personalities blossom,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of the consumers, who works at Publix, believes he is the best bagger there and takes pride in the work he does.\r\n\r\nTo round out life experiences, Vickie Prescott, planning specialist, schedules monthly outings in the community such as visiting parks, playing tennis, trips to the beach, swimming, exploring museums, among other activities. She is also instrumental in bringing interesting programs to the facility.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith all of the services and support DSN offers, the mission is ”to facilitate opportunities for consumers to live productively and inclusively in the community.”\r\n\r\n“The glue for the DSN program is the entire staff involvement in the coordination and integration of all components of the program, which provides the continuity of our services,” said Bill Love, DSN executive director. 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(32744, 4, '2017-06-29 20:52:59', '2017-06-30 00:52:59', 'Some samples of mosquitoes trapped in Beaufort County have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).\r\n\r\n\"Identifying mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in our state is not uncommon,\" said Chris Evans, DHEC\'s staff entomologist. \"A positive identification should serve as a reminder of the importance of preventing mosquito bites. It\'s the most important step you can take to prevent the spread of illness from mosquitoes to humans.\r\n\r\n\"The mosquito carrying this virus is usually active at night, but can also be active at dusk and dawn and in shady areas during the day,\" Evans said. \"As the state\'s public health agency, we partner with jurisdictions across the state to help trap and identify mosquitoes carrying diseases that can be spread to humans. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The virus actually starts with a bird. It spreads when a mosquito bites a bird that has the virus in their blood. The mosquito then can spread the virus to other birds, animals or people, when it bites during feeding.\"\r\n\r\n\"We have strategically applied public health insecticides in Beaufort County\" said Gregg Hunt, Beaufort County Mosquito Control director. \"Our trucks operate during nighttime hours when these mosquito species are most active. The insecticide that we use is very effective, and was selected because it should have a quick knockdown.\"\r\n\r\n\"Most people infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms,\" said Linda Bell, state epidemiologist. \"The risk of serious illness such as encephalitis, a potentially fatal inflammation of the brain, occurs in less than 1 percent of people infected.\"\r\n\r\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of West Nile virus include the following:\r\n\r\n• No symptoms in most people. Most people (70-80 percent) who become infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms.\r\n\r\n• Febrile illness in some people. About one in five people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Most people with this type of West Nile virus disease recover completely, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months.\r\n\r\n• Severe symptoms in a few people. Less than 1 percent of people who are infected will develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). The symptoms of neurologic illness can include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures or paralysis.\r\n\r\n\"If you have concerns about the virus or develop symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider,\" Bell said.\r\n\r\nDHEC was notified June 23 of the virus-positive mosquitoes taken from the Beaufort County area.\r\n\r\n“There have been no confirmed transmissions of West Nile virus to humans here in Beaufort County or South Carolina this year,” said R. Taylor Lee, Low Country Regional Health director. “We will continue to monitor going forward.”\r\n\r\nOfficials emphasized that the public plays a vital role in controlling the spread of all mosquito-borne diseases.\r\n\r\n\"Mosquito control workers can\'t do it alone,\" Hunt said. \"We need residents to help.\"\r\n\r\nDead birds can help DHEC and local partners track West Nile virus. Residents can report the finding of dead birds to DHEC.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit www.scdhec.gov/HomeAndEnvironment/ReportIt/ReportDeadBirds.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information about preventing mosquito bites and the spread of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, go to www.scdhec.gov/mosquitoes.', 'West Nile found in Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'west-nile-found-in-beaufort-county', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:52:59', '2017-06-30 00:52:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32744', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32746, 4, '2017-06-29 20:56:35', '2017-06-30 00:56:35', '<em>Photo above: A great place to watch&nbsp;fireworks&nbsp;is on the water from a boat. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nWhether it’s a few sparklers in your own backyard or one of the community-wide celebrations, there’s nothing like fireworks on the Fourth. Here’s how to get your firework fix: &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Independence Day at Parris Island&nbsp;\r\n</b></span><b>Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>MCRD Parris Island</b></p>\r\nGates open at 5 p.m.; Parris Island Band performs at 6:30 p.m.; fireworks start at approximately 9:20 p.m.\r\n\r\nFree and open to the public, this family-friendly event will feature a kid’s fun zone, The Parris Island Band performing patriotic music, and an incredible fireworks celebration. Food and beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol) as well as patriotic glow sticks, bracelets and headbands will be available for purchase.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring/what to leave at home:</b> No weapons are allowed on base (including concealed weapon permit holders). Additionally, no coolers or outside food/drink is allowed (exceptions for baby formula and milk), pets (except service animals) or outside fireworks are allowed.\r\n\r\n<b>Tips:&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n• Follow the signs and use the right-most lane when approaching the main gate area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• All people entering the base are required to present a form of ID.\r\n\r\n• There will be multiple parking areas around the depot. Drivers should follow the signs, and Marines will direct them where to park.There will be no overnight parking.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Port Royal 4th of July Celebration\r\n</b></span><b>Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>&nbsp;The Sands of Port Royal</b></p>\r\nEvent begins at 5 p.m.; fireworks around 9 p.m.\r\n\r\nHosted by the town of Port Royal and Historic Port Royal Foundation, the Independence Day celebration will include food booths, refreshments, vendors, entertainment, face painting, a water slide, bounce houses and more.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring/what to leave at home: </b>Bring your own lawn chairs. Bug spray is recommended. No coolers, golf carts or pets allowed.\r\n\r\n<b>Tips: </b>There is free public parking at the Sands and along city streets. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Community 4th of July Picnic</span>\r\n</b><b>11 a.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>Riverview Baptist Church\r\n</b><b>2209 Boundary St., Beaufort</b></p>\r\nCommunity members are invited to attend the July 4th Picnic at Riverview Baptist Church in Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere will be games and events for children and adults.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>The church will provide meats and drinks, but everyone attending is asked to bring a small side dish.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Salute from the Shore&nbsp;\r\n</b></span><b>Tuesday, July 4</b></p>\r\nEvery year on July 4, hundreds of thousands of people gather on the beaches of South Carolina in patriotic attire to wave the red, white and blue and to demonstrate their gratitude to America’s finest for their bravery and commitment.\r\n\r\nThe focal point of the Salute from the Shore has traditionally been highlighted with a flyover of military aircraft. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe flyover will start at 1 p.m. in Myrtle Beach. For a full schedule of flyover times in the Beaufort area, visit salutefromtheshore.org/2017-flyover-schedule.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>Participants on the beaches are strongly urged to organize patriotic displays in groups, big and small, and to share their tributes online for armed forces around the world to see.\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>Salute from the Shore encourages participants to share their stories about why they love America and those that protect it by posting their own video and images of the event on social networks to be seen by American Armed Forces deployed throughout the world.\r\n\r\nParticipants can share online at&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• www.salutefromtheshore.org/share-your-salute\r\n\r\n• Facebook www.facebook.com/SalutefromtheShore\r\n\r\n• Twitter @July4Salute, #SalutefromtheShore\r\n\r\n• Instagram @July4salute, #SalutefromtheShore\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Annual Skull Creek 4th of July Celebration</span>\r\n</b><b>7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>fireworks begin at sunset\r\n</b><b>Skull Creek Boathouse</b></p>\r\nThe fireworks display will come from a barge in the Intercoastal Waterway. There will also be music from the Andrew Velez Band.\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>There will be a beer garden at the Skull Creek Boathouse\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HarbourFest Fireworks at Shelter Cove</span>\r\n</b><b>Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>fireworks start at dusk\r\n</b><b>Shelter Cove Harbour Waterfront</b></p>\r\n<b>Tip:</b> A variety of shuttles are available. Visit www.palmettodunes.com for details.\r\n\r\nFestivities begin at 6 p.m. Shannon Tanner, a crowd favorite who has performed at this event for more than 25 years, will perform. There will be face painting, carnival games and bouncy houses for the children.&nbsp; This family-friendly event will include food and beverage sales also. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>Parking is available throughout the area, but will fill up quickly. Avoid traffic and parking stress and come early to dine at one of the restaurants on the waterfront, or bike to the event, but be sure to use the pedestrian bridge under U.S. 278 to avoid vehicle traffic.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Fireworks at Harbour Town in Sea Pines\r\n</b></span><b>9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>Harbour Town Lighthouse and&nbsp;\r\n</b><b>Calibogue Sound</b></p>\r\nThe festivities include music, food and more.\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>Parking is located in designated lots along Greenwood Drive; look for attendants to direct. Shuttle transportation will be available to and from Harbour Town. Visit www.seapines.com/events/Fireworks-at-Harbour-Town/July-2017.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">River Street Fourth of July Celebration</span>\r\n</b><b>9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4\r\n</b><b>Historic River Street, Savannah</b></p>\r\nThe celebration will begin at 4 p.m. and includes a kid’s zone, prize giveaways and entertainment. River Street will be closed to traffic from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m., so be sure to park elsewhere to avoid delays in leaving after the show. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>Chairs and bug spray\r\n\r\n<b>Tips:&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n• There will be VIP seating available for active and retired military on a first come, first served basis.\r\n\r\n• A great spot for Beaufortonians to see the River Street fireworks is on Hutchinson Island.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tybee Island Fireworks</span>\r\n</b><b>9 p.m.\r\n</b><b>July 4, 2016\r\n</b><b>Tybee Island Pier</b></p>\r\nSpend a day at the beach and set up the perfect viewing spot early.\r\n\r\nParking fills up quickly and meters are enforced until 8 p.m. islandwide.\r\n\r\n<b>What to bring: </b>Chairs, sunscreen, coolers\r\n\r\n<b>Tip: </b>The city’s website, www.cityoftybee.org, includes a link, “Know Your Beach” where visitors can find beach conditions and current parking vacancy estimates for the island.&nbsp;', 'Let the celebrations begin!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'let-the-celebrations-begin', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:56:35', '2017-06-30 00:56:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32746', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32749, 4, '2017-06-29 20:57:21', '2017-06-30 00:57:21', '<h3>By Lisa Allen</h3>\r\nAbout 90 people poured into a Beaufort fellowship hall on June 22 to hear about development plans for the Whitehall property, a 19-acre highly visible parcel at the foot of the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge.\r\n\r\nThe session, arranged by the Sea Island Corridor Coalition, included a primer on the city development approval process from City Planner Libby Anderson, an appeal from the Coastal Conservation League that the developer save trees and open space, and a plea from coalition president Chuck Newton for the public to remain organized, educated and active.\r\n\r\nMidCity Real Estate Partners, based in Atlanta, is in the process of buying the parcel from a bank that acquired it via foreclosure. The sale is expected to be final by the end of the year and once approved, MidCity will proceed with development. A representative from MidCity planned to attend the meeting but a conflict arose at the last minute, Newton said.\r\n\r\nCity planner Anderson said several Whitehall development plans — and owners — have come and gone since the property was annexed into the city of Beaufort in 2005.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA letter distributed at the end of the meeting from Kirk Demetrops, CEO of MidCity, said the group did a rough concept plan for the parcel in 2016, but is now talking with the city about donating a parcel for public access. They also want to promote pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to downtown.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMidCity said it anticipates having a complete, detailed plan for the property available by early August.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We believe there is significant demand for high quality residential and boutique commercial and office (space) along Sea Island Parkway,” Demetrops wrote. “Other uses are being considered.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDemetrops concluded with “If there are any important factors discussed (at the meeting), please summarize and provide to us.”\r\n\r\nSeveral residents expressed concern about additional traffic pressure on Meridian Road, already a heavily used alternative to the Woods Bridge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnderson said the scope of the traffic study has yet to be determined, but it’s likely the development will have more than one point of entry.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“In some respects, dilution is a solution,” she said. She would suggest to the county that the traffic study review the entire length of Meridian Road, including its intersection with both Sea Island Parkway and Lady’s Island Drive.\r\n\r\nKate Schaefer, director of the conservation league’s South office, said her group believes walkability is paramount, particularly given the parcel’s location. “We have a swing bridge and no transit system.”\r\n\r\nShe said when communities are designed to enable people to tend to daily needs via foot or bike — called “internal trip capture”—the number of car trips are cut in half.\r\n\r\nHowever, even under the city’s brand new form-based code, open space and walkability components aren’t required under the property’s T4N neighborhood zoning.\r\n\r\n“That’s the plan, that’s the vision, but it isn’t a requirement,” Anderson said. The city also has a much shorter set-back requirement from the water compared to the county.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnderson said developers will have to submit several plans for approval, including subdivision, infrastructure, traffic study, design review and an arborist report. Some will be reviewed by staff, some by the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission. The city is required under state law to decide quickly on each plan, taking no longer than 60 days.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Metropolitan Planning Commission is comprised of two representatives each from the city of Beaufort, the town of Port Royal and Beaufort County. In theory, a city development could be outvoted 4-2 by Port Royal and the county.\r\n\r\nNewton said the intent of the meeting was to make sure residents will be part of the development discussion. He said he wants conversations out in the open rather than behind closed doors.\r\n\r\n“We’re trying to get into the game early,” he said.', 'Group steels itself for Whitehall development', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'group-steels-itself-for-whitehall-development', '', '', '2017-06-29 20:57:21', '2017-06-30 00:57:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32754, 4, '2017-07-06 08:57:00', '2017-07-06 12:57:00', '<b>Five days, five years&nbsp;</b><b>in history at camp</b>\r\n\r\nFive important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 10-14 and July 31-Aug. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camps, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, are open to children ages 8 to 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in 1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.\r\n\r\nCamps will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost per child is $75 per week for HBF family members and $85 per child per week for non-HBF members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.\r\n\r\n<b>Library event to </b><b>focus on local travel</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch Library will host Matt Richardson, a longtime Beaufort resident and travel writer, as he talks about a number of fun, interesting and surprisingly easy-to-reach travel destinations less than a day\'s drive from the Beaufort area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis free event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at the library at 311 Scott St.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Group to hold&nbsp;</b><b>Backpack Bash</b>\r\n\r\nMentoring Young Minds, a nonprofit organization, will host its first Back to School Backpack Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the John Parker Park in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nRegistration opened on Saturday, July 1, at Eventbrite.\r\n\r\nThe group plans to give away 300 backpacks with some schools supplies in them.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEmail mym.program@gmail.com for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Library launches&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team has launched its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.\r\n\r\nThe program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches. Participants can enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.\r\n\r\nThe program and events are free to Beaufort County residents. Visit BeaufortCountyLibrary.org/Summer-Reading to learn more.\r\n\r\n<b>Hospice in need&nbsp;</b><b>of volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store is seeking a variety of volunteers to assist in the overall operation of the store. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOpportunities include assisting in sorting/pricing donations, organizing, social media monitoring and customer service. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nStore hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sara, volunteer coordinator at 843-525-6257 or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org for an online volunteer application.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer orientation&nbsp;</b><b>at Habitat for Humanity</b>\r\n\r\nWondering how you might be able to help LowCountry Habitat for Humanity?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttend their Volunteer Orientation held at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at 616 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVolunteer opportunities exist in every area of operations at LowCountry Habitat; there is a need for all types of abilities and skill levels, from construction to volunteering at the ReStore to serving on various committees and more.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Lee McSavaney, volunteer coordinator at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian camp&nbsp;</b><b>will offer sports</b>\r\n\r\nGo the Distance, a sports camp for children ages 6-12, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nThis Christian sports camp is being sponsored by Tidal Creek Fellowship.\r\n\r\nCampers can choose between basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and cheerleading.\r\n\r\nThe camp features Christian coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily Bible times, skits and fun.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $40 per camper, but additional siblings in the same family are $25. Every camper receives a camp T-shirt, collector’s pin and daily take-home Bible studies.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo register or for more information, visit www.tidalcreek.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Starving Artist Market&nbsp;</b><b>returns to Port Royal &nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Starving Artists Market, an open air art market featuring all original arts and crafts, is re-opening.\r\n\r\nIt is located at 1503 Paris Ave. in Port Royal and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through mid-December weather permitting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to arts, crafts and antiques, there will be art demonstrations and art market t-Shirts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is the market’s third year in Port Royal and it will once again be featuring paintings, drawings, jewelry, photographs, scarves, woodwork, glass art, sea shell art and other original creations by local artists.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal fine artists, crafters or local antique dealers who wish to participate should call or text Jim Torcum at 843-592-4285 for more information.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tsa Lung yoga is&nbsp;</b><b>offered at TheraVista</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to “experience the self-healing practice of Tsa Lung, an ancient Tibetan Bon tradition,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at TheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul.\r\n\r\n“Tsa Lung engages your mind, body and spirit with purifying breathing and gentle yoga exercises,” according to a release. “Participants will learn inner refuge meditation, nine purification breaths and sitting yoga exercises to revitalize your life force energy and connect to your deep self. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA gratitude offering of $10-$20 is suggested.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTheraVista: Haven for the Awakening Soul is at 263 Brickyard Point Road on Lady\'s Island\r\n\r\nVisit theravista.org or email Emily at emilydfj@gmail.com.', 'What To Do the week of July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 08:57:00', '2017-07-06 12:57:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32756, 4, '2017-07-06 08:58:39', '2017-07-06 12:58:39', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nLast week — which slipped by largely unnoticed — was a pivotal week in one of the great dramas of our time.\r\n\r\nTo begin the story modestly, driving home I noticed that one of my neighbors is installing solar panels on his roof. The word has also circulated recently that a solar farm is going in where there is now farmland at the end of the road. Sailing in the northeast last summer, we saw what was described as a highly successful wind farm off Block Island in the Long Island Sound. Driving through the west we saw wind farms that went on for miles.\r\n\r\nEven SCE&amp;G is now on board. They’re building a 6,156-panel solar farm on land adjacent to their headquarters in Cayce, according to a news release the company issued last week. The facility will come online in November, the company said.\r\n\r\nEnergy generation from sustainable sources is working.&nbsp; And not just because of subsidies and tax breaks. The technologies, while continuing constantly to be improved, are now financially feasible.\r\n\r\nBut there’s still one big problem: when the wind dies, or the rains come, or night falls, the generators stop. And the technology that would permit the storing of sufficient energy — the batteries with the capacity to store and provide adequate power when the generators are off — power enough to energize our homes and businesses aren’t there yet. A Bloomberg New Energy Finance report published last week predicted $239 billion will be spent worldwide on lithium-ion batteries by 2040. This money will go largely to batteries we charge during peak times to power our homes and businesses and cars during the off-peak times, the report said.\r\n\r\nThose technologies, when taken together — wind, solar, lithium-ion batteries — will begin to move us in a substantial way away from our current fossil fuel dependence.\r\n\r\nBut that is then and this is now.\r\n\r\nThe scientific community says in virtual unison that now is the time to get off the fossil fuels that provide inestimable comfort to our lives. Study after study finds there is a clear nexus between fossil fuel use and sea level rise. And the seas are demonstrably rising. Heeding the warnings, the Democrats in both the U.S. Senate and the California General Assembly are calling for a full transition to renewable energy sources.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe greenies are at the gates.\r\n\r\nMarked sea level rise threatens chaos in ways unimaginable. What if not chaos would result from the federal government, for example, announcing that in the out years FEMA won’t continue to offer flood insurance for oceanfront lots? Who of sound mind thinks the private sector might then step in to save the day? How many trillions in real estate values would be lost that day? And that’s just in the USA.\r\n\r\nRegrettably wind and solar — now each growing like gangbusters — aren’t ready yet to pick up the slack. Neither certainly is their infant clean energy cousin, biothermal.\r\n\r\nThat leaves clean coal and nuclear that might provide the clean bridge to the clean future, which is what prompted me to write about this subject today. Their respective prospects each took a beating last week.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&amp;G) and its partner, Santee Cooper, are billions of dollars over budget and only about 38 percent complete at their jointly-owned state-of-the-art V.C.Sumner 1&amp;2 nuclear plants near Jenkinsville in the Midlands. SCE&amp;G has already raised their rates across the board by about 20 percent to pay for the beleaguered project. The company’s customers (us) now pay more for a kilowatt hour of electricity than any other public electrical utility customers this side of Las Vegas. To make things worse, now SCE&amp;G and Santee Cooper’s contractor for the project, The Westinghouse Electric Company, recently sought bankruptcy protection. SCE&amp;G and Santee Cooper told the Public Service Commission last week that they’ll take until Aug. 10 to decide whether to go it alone building the two new reactors, or scale the project back to one new reactor, or scuttle it altogether.\r\n\r\nThe company’s customers have already pitched in $1.4 billion of the $7.7 billion they (we) are now scheduled to pay under a recently-negotiated settlement agreement. If the utilities scrap the project, that money (our money) is gone. It was invested in a dinosaur farm.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, last week the largest “clean coal” facility in the U.S. announced it would no longer burn coal to generate electricity, and that it would instead power the plant with natural gas. The Southern Company and Mississippi Power, the plant’s owners, will not turn on the “coal gasification” portion of their long-heralded Kemper County Power Plant, the companies said in a joint statement. This was the technology that was supposed to make coal clean. Now gone like the dinosaurs.\r\n\r\nSo if nuclear and clean coal aren’t going to provide the needed cleaner bridge to the future, what might?\r\n\r\nLast week it was also announced that dichloromethane levels have doubled in the stratosphere since 2004.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat are they and why do they matter?\r\n\r\nDichloromethanes are the little-regulated active ingredient in adhesives and industrial strength solvents that are used for stripping paint and degreasing kitchen, factory and automotive equipment. According to a British study reported on last week in the scientific journal Nature Communications, the dichloromethane gasses that are released when these adhesives and solvents are used both deplete the ozone layer (which had been reportedly healing itself as of late) and — the study says — they also trap heat in the atmosphere that contributes significantly to global warming.\r\n\r\nSince wrestling the chlorofluorocarbons to the ground at the beginning of this century, we’ve needed a new villain, a villain less central to our collective comfort than are the fossil fuels. Dichloromethanes may be it. Limiting their use might help buy some of the time needed to improve, build and distribute the batteries so that the energy derived from wind and solar can be stored.\r\n\r\nMaybe there’s still hope we’ll avoid the chaos.\r\n\r\nIt was plenty hot enough in Beaufort last week. We lathered the boys in SPF 50 sunblock before they went off to their soccer camp. And, yes, the tides seeping silently up into the yard were plenty high enough too.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'The Greenies are at the gates but interim solutions falter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-greenies-are-at-the-gates-but-interim-solutions-falter', '', '', '2017-07-06 08:58:39', '2017-07-06 12:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32756', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(32758, 4, '2017-07-06 09:00:10', '2017-07-06 13:00:10', '<b>Osteen inducted as Ambassador by Chamber</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-03-at-4.16.20-PM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32759\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32759\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-03-at-4.16.20-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-07-03 at 4.16.20 PM\" width=\"1332\" height=\"582\"></a>\r\n\r\nPort Wren Capital LLC, an investment service company, recently announced that Michael Osteen was inducted as an Ambassador by the Bluffton Chamber of Commerce along with Ronilynn Greenhalge of Brighton Builders, Michael Ruthsatz of Adams Outdoor Advertising, Eric Swenson of EOS Business Solutions, Abby Boylston of ComForCare Home Care and Melanie Thomas of Covert Aire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I’m honored to be selected by the chamber and help both the community at large, as well as the other small businesses in the area. I\'m looking forward to working with Shellie West, CEO &amp; founder, along with Don Brashears, president, for the betterment of all,” said Osteen, who is a chief investment strategist and Clemson University graduate.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAmbassadors are vetted by the director of the chamber and act as direct liaisons and supporters of the chamber’s business members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso, they serve as a mentors and guides which are available to help anyone. As hosts for the chamber, they help integrate newer members into the chamber and introduce them to others.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit the Bluffton chamber online at: ww.blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.\r\n\r\nPort Wren Capital LLC offers exclusive and independent investment research for individual investors through a web-based subscription.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Osteen writes a column in The Island News about his insights on investments. To learn more, visit www.portwrencapital.com\r\n\r\n<b>Covert Aire celebrates&nbsp;</b><b>10th anniversary&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nCovert Aire, which serves all of Beaufort County, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary from 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 39 Persimmon St. in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe event will be hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and the public is invited to attend.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCovert Aire opened in July of 2007 and became successful in the beginning largely due to the residents of Sun City who called on owners, Mike and Theresa Covert, to install or repair their heating and air systems.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 10 years, the company has grown to serve residents and businesses throughout the Lowcountry, Savannah and other regional areas in South Carolina and Georgia.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe company\'s core value statement emphasizes caring for others through their heating and air services and giving back to others as a high priority to success in what they do. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe staff of Covert Aire has launched a July Random Acts of Kindness campaign throughout the Lowcountry. They want to commemorate their anniversary by showing appreciation to the community at large who has helped build the company into what it is today.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Covert Aire, visit covertaire.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Class named for 2018 Leadership Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Selection Committee has completed their interviews and selected the following individuals for the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018:\r\n\r\n• Audra Antonacci-Ogden, code enforcement officer, Beaufort County\r\n\r\n• Jeff Boss, deputy GM, Operations &amp; Tech Services, BJWSA\r\n\r\n• Mandy Burgin, financial advisor, Hand &amp; Tanner\r\n\r\n• Jessie Chapman, director of development, CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association)\r\n\r\n• Joe Conroy, neuropsychologist, Lowcountry Neuropsychology\r\n\r\n• Feleasa Dunmeyer, Review &amp; Analysis Division head, USMC-MCCS\r\n\r\n• Paula Dyson, program trainer and volunteer coordinator, MCCS\r\n\r\n• Alan Eisenman, senior accountant, city of Beaufort Finance Department\r\n\r\n• Andi Fabian, fire inspector/public education, Parris Island Fire &amp; Rescue\r\n\r\n• Zarah Goodyear, agent, Beaufort County Farm Bureau\r\n\r\n• Owen Hand, principal, Hand &amp; Tanner\r\n\r\n• Lori Heslewood, executive director, AMIKids, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Mark Hooper, U.S. Navy retired\r\n\r\n• Marcy Houston, owner/counselor, Mental Wellness Center of the Lowcountry LLC\r\n\r\n• Tina Lambert, office manager, Waste Pro of South Carolina\r\n\r\n• Dan Mackin, teacher, Lowcountry Montessori School\r\n\r\n• Dee Matthews, part-time mentor/evaluator, Beaufort County School District\r\n\r\n• Kelly McCombs, instructor, University of South Carolina Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Ken Meola, code enforcement officer, city of Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Shantell Miller, administrative support, Technical College of the Lowcountry\r\n\r\n• Bob Mullen, Marine &amp; Family Programs director, MCCS\r\n\r\n• David Ott, deputy coroner, Beaufort County Coroner\'s Office\r\n\r\n• Kevin Phillip, assistant solicitor, 14th Circuit Solicitor\'s Office\r\n\r\n• Bill Reynolds, owner and founder, Beaufort Tours LLC\r\n\r\n• Brittany Rybinski, manager, Collections &amp; Commissions, Hargray Communications\r\n\r\n• Jenny Sanborn, marketing manager, 303 Associates\r\n\r\n• Matt Stover, executive officer, USMC-MCAS Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Melanie Thomas, executive assistant, Covert Aire\r\n\r\n• Will Trask, owner/operator, Trask Financial LLC\r\n\r\n• Jennifer Tuckwiller, administration manager, Carolina Air Inc.\r\n\r\n• Ashley Turbeville, RN, Beaufort Memorial Hospital\r\n\r\n• Melissa Venable, writer/advisor, highereducation.com\r\n\r\n• Karen Warner, program manager, Beaufort Digital Corridor\r\n\r\n• Evan Wheeler, district manager, SCE&amp;G', 'Chamber Corner for July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-corner-for-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:00:10', '2017-07-06 13:00:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32761, 4, '2017-07-06 09:01:27', '2017-07-06 13:01:27', '<h3>By Dr. Kristie Wallace</h3>\r\nWhen it comes to chiropractic medicine, once you start, you have to keep going.\r\n\r\nThe reason most patients continue care is because they feel the results and want to keep coming back for wellness. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost patients utilize chiropractic treatment for acute pain. But, there is no magic pill for wellness. It takes work on your part. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nProactive care in any healthcare profession is needed. The individual needs to make active choices in lifestyle and conscious changes to stay healthy. Changing your eating habits, staying active and reducing stress can help with long-term health and wellness. &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt first, chiropractic care can cause temporary discomfort. However, if the adjustment is accomplished with precision, then it is painless.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt can take 24-48 hours to feel complete relief or benefits from an adjustment. Depending on the injury, it can take an average of six to eight visits to alleviate certain injuries. An inflamed joint or nerve interference takes time to heal depending on the injury or latency of the injured area. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nGenerally, treatment is pain-free and creates a relaxed state due to the muscles releasing and an increase in circulation. And, if you are worried or fearful of the “pop,” there are many techniques that don\'t create that “cracking” sound. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet your chiropractor know of your concerns and ask questions. It is your body, so do what is right for you. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The cost of care</b></p>\r\nChiropractic care is covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans. Call your insurance company and ask the questions: What is my deductible, how many visits can I receive in a year and what is my copay? &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf the chiropractor does not accept your insurance plan, a super-bill may be offered.&nbsp; The patient will need to send this to their insurance company for reimbursement.\r\n\r\nMost chiropractic establishments offer low-cost cash paying care or will work with the patient if it is too much of a financial burden. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nUltimately, the goal is to care for the individual in need. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTypically, the first visit entails a detailed examination, radiographic studies, therapy and treatment. This can range between $100-$200. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDepending on the treatment administered, a typical treatment after the initial visit can range from $35-$75.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall around and research who is a good fit for you. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Doctor or chiropractor?</b></p>\r\nMost people are aware of the delicate nature of necks and spines, and therefore only want to entrust their care to a doctor that is properly accredited.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChiropractors have four years of pre-medical undergraduate education, learning about various scientific fields. Next, they have to complete four to five years of study at an accredited chiropractic college.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring these years, students must complete at lease 4,200 hours of study, combining time in the classroom and laboratory and clinical experience. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo obtain a license, the chiropractor must pass four national board examinations and a state examination. Yearly accredited continuing education hours are necessary to keep practicing.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The many treatments</b></p>\r\nThere are approximately 200 different techniques used by chiropractors, however 16 techniques are widely utilized, ranging from dynamic manual adjustments to gentle low-force treatments. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTreating the spine can relieve symptoms by taking pressure off the joint, muscles and nerves. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor instance, “sciatic” pain, a nerve-like sensation, can radiate to the buttock, leg and/or foot. Adjusting the lower lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint can remove interference or align the area taking pressure off the sciatic nerve. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, some chiropractors are trained to adjust specific extremities as well. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor instance, feet are the base and they take a beating. Proper ankle, knee and hip alignment can alleviate foot aches and pains. If that is coupled with a supportive shoe along with muscle work, it can dramatically decrease those achy feet in the morning. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMany chiropractors take a holistic approach trying to find the cause along with treating the symptoms.&nbsp;', 'Chiropractors can help relieve various aches, pains', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chiropractors-can-help-relieve-various-aches-pains', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:01:27', '2017-07-06 13:01:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32761', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32763, 4, '2017-07-06 09:04:18', '2017-07-06 13:04:18', '<b>4-year-old shot;&nbsp;</b><b>investigation ongoing</b>\r\n\r\nA 4-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally being shot.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office is investigating the shooting incident that occurred on June 29 at a residence on Noye Wiggins Drive in Burton.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe child was transported by family members to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment. The child has since been flown to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for further treatment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSheriff\'s office investigators worked into the night documenting the scene and collecting evidence, including the handgun involved, for forensic examination.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThough the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, there is no indication that foul play was involved and no one has been charged.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFurther information was not available as of press time.\r\n\r\n<b>Public’s help needed&nbsp;</b><b>in solving cold case</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with a cold case from 1987.\r\n\r\nOn June 17 of that year, Paul Baker, 3, was reported missing from his Shell Point home by his stepmother, Susan Baker. She told police that the toddler must have walked out when she was taking a nap.\r\n\r\nAccording to a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office report, she allegedly was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the boy’s disappearance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“(Susan) Baker’s story was highly suspicious and through investigation it was learned Paul Baker and his 6-year-old sister were physically abused by her on a regular basis,” according to the report. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSusan Baker was charged with assault on Paul Baker’s 6-year-old sister and convicted.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere have been reports on the whereabouts of Paul Baker over the years, but he was never found. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSusan Baker and James Baker, the biological father of Paul Baker, eventually moved to Chipley, Fla. In 2000, a cold case investigation led to charges against both Susan and James Baker in relation to their alleged neglect in the disappearance of Paul Baker. They were extradited to Beaufort County, where the charges were ultimately dismissed. They then went back to Chipley.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2009, a 7-month-old infant was abducted and Susan Baker was again named as the suspect. The infant was found alive and well five days later, having been hidden in a box under a bed by Susan Baker. She was charged in connection with the infant’s abduction.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe remains the person of interest in the disappearance of Paul Baker. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHis DNA is stored in the National Missing Persons DNA database.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information on the Paul Baker case is asked to contact Capt. Bob Bromage at 843-255-3402, 843-816-8013 or robertb@bcgov.net. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\n<b>Men accused of&nbsp;</b><b>stealing golf cart</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/disney.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32764\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32764\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/disney.jpg\" alt=\"disney\" width=\"286\" height=\"506\"></a>\r\n\r\nLaw enforcement officials are trying to identify the pictured individuals who allegedly took a golf cart from the Disney Resort at 22 Harbourside Lane on Hilton Head.\r\n\r\nThree white males were seen on video surveillance on June 27 riding around the marina area at Shelter Cove.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe abandoned cart was recovered and returned to Disney. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne suspect was also seen taking a $450 Yeti cooler off a boat at the marina. They appear to be in their late teens or early 20s and were seen leaving the area in a Chevy HHR with damage to the back left quarter panel.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information should contact Sgt. D. Seifert at&nbsp; 843-255-3314 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777. To remain anonymous and collect a possible reward, call CrimeStoppers at 888-274-6372.\r\n\r\n<b>CERT classes&nbsp;</b><b>set for August</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County residents interested in learning more about self-sufficiency during a disaster are invited to participate in the Community Response Team Program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe CERT program provides training for individuals to increase self-sufficiency in a disaster.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipants will learn to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCERT classes are free of charge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe next series will start Tuesday, Aug. 1. Classes will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry campus in Bluffton at 100 Community College Drive in room 125.\r\n\r\nThe course is taught in four class sessions from 6-9 p.m. and one Saturday exercise class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The classes include:\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Aug. 1: Personal Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Aug. 3: Disaster Medical I\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Aug. 8: Disaster Psychology/Terrorism Response\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Aug. 10: Disaster Medical II/ CERT Organization\r\n\r\n• Saturday, Aug. 12: Fire Suppression/Disaster Search Techniques &amp; Exercise\r\n\r\nFor more information or to register, send an email to cert@bcgov.net, or contact Major David Zeoli, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, at 843-812-8035 or Kris Legge at 843-263-2783.\r\n\r\n<b>Those serving alcohol&nbsp;</b><b>must carry insurance</b>\r\n\r\nA new law went into effect on July 1 requiring alcohol-serving businesses or individuals to have liability insurance that could help assist victims who are wounded, paralyzed or worse due to alcohol-related crimes.\r\n\r\nThe Dram Shop legislation will be implemented almost three years to the day when city of Dillion police officer Jacob Richardson’s life was forever changed on July 6, 2014.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThat night, he responded to a call reporting a disturbance at a local night club. As he approached the bar, Richardson was hit by a drunk driver who had been over-served by the night club, leaving him paralyzed and with permanent brain damage. The night club had no insurance and passed their liability onto the city.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDillion has since been forced to pay over $1 million for Richardson’s medical care and expenses.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) worked closely with Richardson, his father Eddie, and legislative leaders to help make sure this does not happen again.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sadly, this common-sense requirement was not on the books in time to help Jacob and his family,” said SCAJ President Alex Cash. “Their tragic experience clearly shows how this new law will quite literally be a lifesaver for many families. It will also protect business owners who serve alcohol by prohibiting hidden alcohol exclusions of insurance coverage in the fine print of their policies. South Carolina is better today because the legislature recognized that sound public policy is holding folks accountable for their actions.”\r\n\r\nSpecifically, the bill requires that any business that renews or applies for an on-premise alcohol license from the South Carolina Department of Revenue that sells alcohol after 5 p.m. will be required to carry a minimum $1 million liquor liability policy.&nbsp;', 'Public safety briefs for July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:04:18', '2017-07-06 13:04:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32766, 4, '2017-07-06 09:05:36', '2017-07-06 13:05:36', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nEvery year, millions of Americans plan their annual summer vacation. This adventure usually involves car travel, plus hotels or rental property. It might even mean visiting amusement parks or relatives.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt the time of the long sought-after vacation, the car is loaded with food, clothing, children’s toys/electronics, beach chairs and other miscellaneous needs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen after a fun-filled holiday it is time to load the car again and return home; sometimes exhausted and sunburned. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd, for many people, it means heading back to work the next day.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAh yes, the annual vacation!\r\n\r\nIt did not take me long after starting a full-time job, while raising kids, to figure out that my all-time favorite vacation week was my “staycation.”\r\n\r\nThis was an entire week off from work where I could just stay in my own house for more than two days without being sick. Oh, the joy. Putting on shorts and T-shirts every morning, going to the pool and catching up on my reading from the pile of books stacked next to my bed.\r\n\r\nWhat a treat to sit on the porch with a glass of iced tea and not have anything to do or have anywhere to go.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe extra money I might have spent on hotels and restaurants went towards enjoying my own home and town. Seven days of not having to get up early, commute to work or go to bed exhausted.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor the most part, we spent the sunny days at the pool. My kids could play with friends and I could unwind. On the rainy days, we would close the curtains and put in a Beta tape (yes, I did not have a VHS) watch some movies like “Goonies” and eat lots of popcorn with butter. We would treat ourselves to ice cream cones and pizza. By the end of the week, I would be rested up and more prepared for the work week ahead.\r\n\r\nLooking back, I think the kids might have thought it was boring. They liked the trips to Disney World and the beach.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut now they have children and jobs of their own and it does not sound so boring after all. I think they appreciate the cost of a staycation versus a normal vacation also. It is quite a difference.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven though I do not work full time anymore, I still require a staycation. One or two weeks where there are no projects in the house, no outside commitments and no long drives on the interstates. Just time to sit around in shorts and a T-shirt and read the books stacked up next to the bed.\r\n\r\nMy kids are so jealous!&nbsp;', 'The ‘staycation’ is the best vacation of all', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-staycation-is-the-best-vacation-of-all', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:05:36', '2017-07-06 13:05:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32766', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32768, 4, '2017-07-06 09:07:14', '2017-07-06 13:07:14', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE SOFTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Welty, two teammates&nbsp;</b><b>named to PBC team</b>\r\n\r\nFrancis Marion University senior outfielder Briana Barzola, sophomore shortstop Taylor Johnson, and sophomore catcher Chelsea Welty were named to the 2017 Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Softball Team in the spring. Welty is a Beaufort High School graduate.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBarzola had a 3.89 cumulative grade point average as a general management and marketing double major at the time she was honored in the spring and earned the conference honor for the third consecutive year. Johnson is a political science major with a history minor and owned a 3.63 GPA, while Welty is a biology and psychology double major and boasted a 3.93 GPA in the spring.\r\n\r\nWelty is a graduate of Beaufort High School, where she played for coach Brian Rast. She was a 2015 All-Area selection after batting .417 with six home runs, three doubles and four triples.\r\n\r\nThe Francis Marion softball team competes in the Peach Belt Conference, along with North Georgia, Armstrong State, Flagler, Young Harris, Georgia College, Columbus State, Montevallo, Lander, USC Aiken, Georgia Southwestern, UNC Pembroke and Augusta.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE&nbsp;</b><b>TRACK AND FIELD&nbsp;</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Simmons in nine meets during sophomore season</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School graduate Malcolm Simmons completed his sophomore season with the Coastal Carolina University men\'s track and field team recently. Simmons appeared in nine meets for the Chanticleers during the 2017 season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School graduate opened the 2017 college track and field season strong, finishing first as part of the 4x400 meter relay team at the Battle of the Beaches XII with a time of 3:16.77. He set personal-best and season-best times in the 200-meter event at the War Eagle Invitational with a 22.40. Simmons ran a 50.00 in the 400 meter event at the Tom Jones Memorial for personal-best and season best times.\r\n\r\nSimmons appeared in eight meets for the Chanticleers during the 2016 season, his freshman campaign. He finished sixth in the 200-meter event at the Big South Triangular, crossing the finish line in 22.60. The Beaufort High School product ran a season-best 50.25 in the 400-meter event at the Georgia Invitational.\r\n\r\nSimmons excelled as a track and field athlete throughout his prep career at Beaufort High School.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>MEN\'S COLLEGE GOLF&nbsp;</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Fickes headed into&nbsp;</b><b>senior season at Clemson</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School graduate Josh Fickes is headed into his senior season with the Clemson University men\'s golf team.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFickes is a three-year letterman who has been a starter off and on for three years, including the fall of 2016. Prior to the spring 2017 season, Fickes had a 74.42 career average with two top 10s.\r\n\r\nFickes was a starter as Clemson’s number-five man in the first four tournaments of the fall. He finished with a 75.17 stroke average for his 12 rounds. Fickes shot 75 or better in seven of the 12 rounds and had one under-par round.\r\n\r\nPrior to coming to Clemson University, the talented Fickes won the South Carolina Golf Association Junior Championship at the Country Club of Lexington when he made a 10-foot&nbsp; birdie putt on the last hole. He shot a six-under-par 210 for the event and also tied for third at the Carolinas Junior at High Point and was a quarterfinalist at the Carolinas Golf Association Junior Match Play.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFickes teamed with another junior golfer to win the South Carolina Junior Golf Association Four Ball&nbsp; in October of 2013 when he made a birdie on the second playoff hole.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe also qualified for the Georgia vs. South Carolina Junior Team Matches and was ranked sixth in the class of 2014 by the South Carolina Junior Golf Association. Fickes finished fifth at the 2013 Jimmy Self Tournament in Greenwood and was 19th at the Junior Azalea at Briar Creek.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Delaney fills Canes\' </b><b>needs for a cornerback</b>\r\n\r\nWhale Branch Early College High School graduate Dee Delaney is now a Miami Hurricane. Delaney has been settling in at Miami University as a graduate student.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDelaney is eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer from The Citadel, where he was named FCS All-American each of the last two seasons. As a senior in 2016, Delaney recorded 35 tackles, six interceptions and eight pass breakups. He also helped The Citadel win back-to-back Southern Conference championships in 2015-16.\r\n\r\nA native of Beaufort, Delaney started the final 36 games of his career at The Citadel, cementing himself as one of the best defensive backs in school history. Delaney ranks second in career interceptions with 13 and fourth in passes defended (32).\r\n\r\nThe 6-foot-1, 193-pound Delaney also showed a knack for stepping up in big moments, picking off passes on back-to-back defensive plays against Wofford in the second round of the FCS playoffs. He also had a two-interception performance against Furman in 2016.\r\n\r\nDelaney received multiple All-America honors in his time at The Citadel, earning first-team All-America by six outlets, including Walter Camp, Athlon and the Associated Press. He was a near-consensus All-American in the preseason and in 2015 and was the first Bulldog in program history to earn Walter Camp All-America honors twice.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FLAG FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Y Youth Flag Football&nbsp;</b><b>registration underway</b>\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is hosting registration for its flag football league, which is to players ages 4-12. The league will open the week of Aug. 28.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information on the youth flag football league, contact YMCA of Beaufort County Sports Director James Penley at sports.ymcabeaufort@gmail.com or at 843-522-9622.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRegistration is available online at www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com/ or at the YMCA of Beaufort County in Port Royal.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FISHING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>New size, bag limits&nbsp;</b><b>for flounder started</b>\r\n\r\nLegislation recently passed by the South Carolina General Assembly&nbsp; increases the size limit and lowers the bag and boat limits for southern, summer and Gulf flounder in state waters.\r\n\r\nThe law went into effect on July 1.\r\n\r\nFlounder rank among South Carolina’s top three most popular fish for recreational anglers, and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) research has shown declines in their numbers over the past two decades. The new measures are intended to help rebuild flounder populations by giving more fish a chance to reproduce before they reach a harvestable size.\r\n\r\nThe regulations change the minimum legal size for flounder from 14 inches (total length) to 15 inches (total length). Additionally, changes to the bag limit will reduce the number of fish an individual can keep from 15 flounder per day to 10 flounder per day, with a maximum boat limit of 20 flounder per day.\r\n\r\n“The Coastal Conservation Association came to SCDNR a couple of years ago with concerns about the state’s flounder population – just as SCDNR scientists were examining survey data that indicated the flounder population was in decline,” said David Whitaker, assistant deputy director of the agency’s Marine Resources Division. “We’ve been working since then to develop recommendations for the legislature to address the decline in the state’s flounder population.”\r\n\r\nThe changes passed in the 2017 legislative season mark the first adjustments to flounder regulations since 2007.\r\n\r\n“The new size and bag limits should be effective in increasing the number of spawning flounder, and hopefully that should result in a recovery of the flounder population,” Whitaker said.\r\n\r\n<b>Club meeting to&nbsp;</b><b>be held July 13</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s July meeting will be held on Thursday, July 13, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe topic will be king fish. Local Capt. Chris Prince of Cool Cat Sportfishing Charters will discuss techniques about hooking and landing \"smoker\" king fish.\r\n\r\nPresident Leonard Conapinski\'s taste of smoked mackerel has been postponed for a future meeting.\r\n\r\nIn related news, Paul Spencer won the monthly $50 weigh-in drawing sponsored by Chris Butler at Butler Marine.\r\n\r\nGuests are welcome at the meeting and do not need a reservation. Contact Capt. Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.', 'Sports briefs for July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:07:14', '2017-07-06 13:07:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32768', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32770, 4, '2017-07-06 09:08:16', '2017-07-06 13:08:16', '<b>Kinghorn&nbsp;makes&nbsp;</b><b>charitable donation</b>\r\n\r\nKinghorn Insurance of Beaufort has been holding an annual food drive in partnership with Johnson &amp; Johnson Insurance Brokers in Charleston. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis year, they have raised over 2,000 pounds of food, which was donated to Help of Beaufort on June 30 to serve the hungry in the community. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Palmetto Goodwill to&nbsp;</b><b>offer culinary training</b>\r\n\r\nPalmetto Goodwill is partnering with the Lowcountry Food Bank and Holy City Hospitality to offer a free two-week Culinary Kick-Start Program including prep-cook training, job preparation and placement.\r\n\r\nThe community partnership provides program participants with:\r\n\r\n• Hands-on training: Each candidate will complete four full days of prep-cook training at the Lowcountry Food Bank and two days of on-the-job training at Holy City Hospitality Kitchens. Participants will learn food safety and sanitation, kitchen equipment use and knife basics.\r\n\r\n• Job readiness course: Succeeding in the workplace requires more than experience and training. Employers are looking for people who have the “soft skills” that lead to success. Palmetto Goodwill’s Soft Skills for Workplace Success course provides the tools candidates need to get, keep and excel in their jobs, including time management, conflict resolution, workplace demeanor and professionalism.\r\n\r\n• Job placements: Following the program, Goodwill will work with candidates one-on-one to identify and prepare them for appropriate job opportunities, including resume writing and interview skills. The program will commence with an opportunity to interview with several restaurants, including The Victor Social Club, Vincent Chiccos, Michael’s on the Alley and more.\r\n\r\nThe program will run from Aug. 14-25. There are a limited number of spots available. Those interested in applying should visit palmettogoodwill.org/cook.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nApplications are due no later than Friday, July 14.\r\n\r\n<b>Positive outlook for&nbsp;</b><b>Homeownership Month</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2016 Mortgage Log Analysis Report and its 2016 Credit Counseling Report.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Mortgage Log Analysis Report contains details from mortgage loan applications including the amount of the loan, the demographics of the borrowers, the terms of the loan and the annual percentage rate (APR).\r\n\r\nThe report compares data received from licensed mortgage brokers and lenders from the 2012 through 2016 calendar years. The number of approved applications remained over 60 percent, a marked departure from 2012-2014 where the approval rate was less than 50 percent. Other highlights include:\r\n\r\n• Denial based on credit history increased from 27.9 percent in 2015 to 31.5 percent in 2016, but is still well below the high of 51 percent in 2011.\r\n\r\n• Loans to purchase manufactured housing increased 3.4 percent from 2015.\r\n\r\n• In 2016, 86.3 percent of mortgage applications were for 20-30 year terms, the highest percentage since 2011.\r\n\r\n• The average loan amount continued to rise, increasing from $188,674 in 2015 to $205,707 in 2016.\r\n\r\n• The average APR decreased from 4.6 percent in 2015 to 4.2 percent in 2016. This is the second lowest APR reported since 2011, the lowest being 3.9 percent in 2012.\r\n\r\n• The average credit score of applicants has remained fairly steady since 2014.\r\n\r\nThe Credit Counseling Report consists of data provided by consumer credit counseling organizations and outlines the state of consumer debt in South Carolina.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring 2016, the average consumer debt dropped by more than 5 percent from $19,060 to $18,049, breaking a trend of consistent increases since 2013. The amount is well below the high of $24,876 reported in 2009.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCredit counselors distributed over $28 million to creditors on behalf of enrolled consumers in 2016. This is the lowest amount reported since 2007.\r\n\r\n<b>Diamond, Palmetto&nbsp;</b><b>groups merge</b>\r\n\r\nDiamond Transportation, a provider of luxury passenger transportation,&nbsp; has merged its operations with Bluffton-based Palmetto Transportation.\r\n\r\nThe merger creates a passenger transportation company with a fleet of 22 luxury vehicles and a complement of 40 drivers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJordan Craft, the owner of Palmetto Transportation, will become Diamond Transportation’s president and CEO and will have a significant ownership stake in the business.\r\n\r\n“I am very happy to merge my company with Diamond, to lead the combined organization and to become a business partner with David Boucher,” said Craft. “This merger brings the combined organization to critical mass, leveraging Diamond’s existing technology and safety systems to Palmetto’s sizeable fleet of vehicles.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit hiltonheadrides.com.', 'Business briefs for July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:08:16', '2017-07-06 13:08:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32770', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32772, 4, '2017-07-06 09:09:33', '2017-07-06 13:09:33', '<h3>By Dr. Mark Siegel</h3>\r\nWe all use sunscreen to protect our skin, but don\'t forget to protect your eyes as well.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSummertime means more time spent outdoors, and studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe same risk applies when using tanning beds, so be sure to protect your eyes from indoor UV light as well. Sunlight reflected off sand and water can cause photokeratitis, the condition responsible for snow blindness, so beach- and pool-goers take note.\r\n\r\nUV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or indoor artificial rays, can damage the eye\'s surface tissues as well as the cornea and lens.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, many people are unaware of the dangers UV light can pose.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBy wearing UV-blocking sunglasses, you can enjoy the summer safely while lowering your risk for potentially blinding eye diseases and tumors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is important to start wearing proper eye protection at an early age to protect your eyes from years of ultraviolet exposure.\r\n\r\nAccording to a national Sun Safety Survey conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only about half of people who wear sunglasses say they check the UV rating before buying. The good news is that you can easily protect yourself.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn order to be eye smart in the sun, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the following:\r\n\r\n• Wear sunglasses labeled “100 percent UV protection\": Use only glasses that block both UV-A and UV-B rays and that are labeled either UV400 or 100 percent UV protection.\r\n\r\n• Choose wraparound styles so that the sun\'s rays can\'t enter from the side.\r\n\r\n• If you wear UV-blocking contact lenses, you\'ll still need sunglasses.\r\n\r\n• Wear a hat along with your sunglasses; broad-brimmed hats are best.\r\n\r\n• Remember the kids: It’s best to keep children out of direct sunlight during the middle of the day. Make sure they wear sunglasses and hats whenever they are in the sun.\r\n\r\n• Know that clouds don’t block UV light: The sun’s rays can pass through haze and clouds. Sun damage to the eyes can occur any time of year, not just in summer.\r\n\r\n• Be extra careful in UV-intense conditions: Sunlight is strongest mid-day to early afternoon, at higher altitudes and when reflected off of water, ice or snow.\r\n\r\nBy embracing these simple tips you and your family can enjoy the summer sun safely while protecting your vision.\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Mark Siegel is the medical director at Sea Island Ophthalmology at 111 High Tide Drive (off Midtown Drive near Low Country Medical Group). Visit www.seaislandophthalmology.com.</i>', 'Enjoy summer sun, but protect eyes from UV rays', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'enjoy-summer-sun-but-protect-eyes-from-uv-rays', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:09:33', '2017-07-06 13:09:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32774, 4, '2017-07-06 09:10:44', '2017-07-06 13:10:44', 'Doug Otico, a member of the sea turtle volunteers on Hunting Island, shot this photo of a couple of his fellow volunteers.\r\n\r\nTo 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.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-42', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:10', '2018-07-12 15:27:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32774', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32777, 4, '2017-07-06 09:11:40', '2017-07-06 13:11:40', '<b>County offers recycling&nbsp;</b><b>at local boat landings</b>\r\n\r\nThanks to a recent $10,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Solid Waste Recycling, several local boat landings and fishing piers will offer recycling opportunities for plastic bottles and aluminum cans. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nResidents and visitors in the county that utilize these access points are urged to place trash in the waste receptacle and to separate their bottles and cans into the new recycle bins.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNine “twin the bin” dual units were purchased and placed at the following locations:\r\n\r\n• Alljoy Boat Landing (265 Alljoy Road, May River)\r\n\r\n• Broad River Boat Landing (1050 Robert Smalls Parkway, Broad River)\r\n\r\n• C.C. Haigh, Jr. Boat Landing (1640 Fording Island Road, Mackay Creek)\r\n\r\n• Cross Island Boat Landing (68 Helmsman Way, Broad Creek)\r\n\r\n• Edgar Glenn Boat Landing (305 Okatie Highway, Chechessee River)\r\n\r\n• Factory Creek Fishing Pier (Sea Island Parkway, Factory Creek) &nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n• H.E. Trask Sr. Boat Landing (325 Sawmill Creek Road, Colleton River)\r\n\r\n• Parris Island Boat Landing (50 Marina Blvd., Battery Creek)\r\n\r\n• Port Royal Boat Landing - The Sands (50 Sands Beach Road, Battery Creek and Beaufort River)\r\n\r\nSCDHEC has launched a program called RecycleMoreSC, a public-private partnership to promote the benefits of recycling. The county has aligned its goals with the statewide goal of increasing recycling to 40 percent by 2020.\r\n\r\n“We’re hoping this will lower our garbage tonnage and increase our recycling tonnage,” said Cindy Carter, the county’s Solid Waste and Recycling information coordinator. “It will save landfill space and help out with our recycling efforts.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on this and other recycling issues, visit www.bcgov.net/recycle or call 843-255-2823.\r\n\r\n<b>New budget, code&nbsp;</b><b>approved by city</b>\r\n\r\nThe FY2018 Beaufort Code and budget were approved on June 27.\r\n\r\nThe FY18 budget took effect July 1.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe budget, presented by City Manager Bill Prokop, reflects the five goals outlined in the city’s strategic plan for 2017-2019:\r\n\r\n• Goal 1: Achieve diversification of the tax base and career paths into and beyond middle income through the encouragement of sustainable economic growth within new businesses and expansions by way of targeted recruitment of businesses in technology, knowledge management and emerging sectors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Goal 2: Create and maintain a comprehensive, proactive communication plan.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Goal 3: Through tourism, attract those that are looking to relocate their offices and businesses to the city by capitalizing on the qualities that Beaufort has to offer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Goal 4: Initiate a plan to accommodate significant growth through infill development within the Northwest Quadrant and parts of the Old Commons.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Goal 5: Create and coordinate opportunities for affordable housing to be constructed in the city.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the city, the FY18 budget includes new investments and important reinvestments in critical city infrastructure. The budget also ensures workforce development and readiness, and the ability to provide the community with the highest level of service.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe city estimates it will bring in about 7.8 percent more revenue during fiscal year 2018 compared to FY17.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFurthermore, there will be no tax hike due to revenue growth and tight controls on spending.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Code is a new form-based development code and zoning map. It replaces the Unified Development Ordinance from 2003.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOriginally begun in collaboration with Beaufort County and the town of Port Royal in 2012, the Beaufort Code coordinates language and concepts with the two neighboring jurisdictions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe FY18 Budget, 2017-2019 Strategic Plan and the Beaufort Code can all be found on the city’s website at www.cityofbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Accommodations tax&nbsp;</b><b>applications due Sept. 7</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is now accepting applications from organizations in Beaufort County wanting to receive grants from the 2-percent state accommodations tax fund.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina law allows for a 2-percent tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and counties within the state.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs a result, individuals staying overnight in hotels, motels, inns and vacation rentals pay 2 percent in addition to the statewide sales tax and any local sales and use tax applied to their lodging cost.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nApplications are available online at www.bcgov.net and will not be accepted if received incomplete or past the deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOnly the current year application will be accepted for consideration.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nQuestions regarding the application process should be directed to Linda Maietta at 843-255-2297 or atax@bcgov.net.', 'News briefs for July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:11:40', '2017-07-06 13:11:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32777', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(32779, 4, '2017-07-06 09:12:29', '2017-07-06 13:12:29', '<h3>By Michael Osteen</h3>\r\nWho hasn’t heard the old saying about whether you perceive the glass as being half full or half empty?&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe fact of the matter is that it is a common expression used to indicate that a particular situation could be seen as an opportunity or cause for optimism (half full), or on the flip side it could be seen as problem or pessimism (half empty).&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe other day I received an inquiry and we proceeded to chat about a number of items all related to investments and the stock market. As we talked, I noticed throughout the conversion the individual was viewing the present situation of the stock market as being half empty. He was reluctant to consider any type of investments at the current time since in his view the stock market was overpriced.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe all have read the headlines going back to the end of January of this year where the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) hit 20,000. The media coverage was massive with some articles saying it was time for investors to buy more equities in expectations of additional gains, as well as an equal number of articles saying that you should sell all of your stocks as there were sure to be a major correction and you stand to lose thousands. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMost people’s understanding of the stock market and how to buy and sell stocks and overall how to invest in very limited. Most are told that you buy stocks when they start to go up and not when they go down. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs Warren Buffett says, “For some reason, people take their cues from price action rather than from values. What doesn\'t work is when you start doing things that you don\'t understand or because they worked last week for somebody else. The dumbest reason in the world to buy a stock is because it\'s going up.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBuffett has shown us over and over again that value investing is a proven method and has worked for over 85 years. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe basic concept of value investing is to buy when the particular stock is selling at a discount.\r\n\r\nMost people place too much emphasis on the macroeconomics of the overall market and not enough emphasis on the individual company. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nValue investing looks at the individual company, often referred to as “bottom up” analysis. However, most people look at the macroeconomics, often referred to as “top down” analysis. Commonly most individuals follow the crowd and this typically leads to under-performance.\r\n\r\nBuffett tells us, “Most people get interested in stock when everyone else is. The time to get interested is when no one else is. You can’t buy what is popular and do well.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nVarious studies have indicated that the stock market is inefficient and as such you can always find value opportunity provided you know what to look for and where to look.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe term “inefficient” simply means that the stock market makes mistakes in pricing the stock of companies, which in turn creates opportunities for value investors and this occurs even when the stock market is “overpriced.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt would appear the individual did not have a full understanding of these details and how you can still make above average returns even in this so called “over-priced market.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor example, Port Wren Capital just finished researching a company that we invested in and recommend to our subscribers on March 20, and as of the writing of this article has already gained 24.12 percent so far. This is only one example. And yes, that is in this so called “overpriced market.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo as you can see, it pays to know what to look for and how to find value investments even in today’s market. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo use another quote from Buffett: “I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn other words, you can’t follow the crowd; you have to be an independent thinker. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo ascertain additional information about value investing research, contact me today for a complimentary meeting.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Michael Osteen, MBA, is chief investment strategist with Port Wren Capital LLC with a 44 percent, one-year, and a 36.04 percent three-year annualized return performance using independent value investment research. Email him at michael@portwrencapital.com or call 803-415-1935, or visit www.portwrencapital.com.</i>\r\n\r\n<i>This column is not to be intended as investment advice. It is solely for general information, and you are advised to perform your own research and due diligence prior to making any type of investment and that investing in stocks involves risks that could result in part or all of your capital invested.</i>', 'What is your perception of the stock market?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-your-perception-of-the-stock-market', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:12:29', '2017-07-06 13:12:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32781, 4, '2017-07-06 09:14:07', '2017-07-06 13:14:07', '<em>Photo above: Volunteers load produce onto a truck to be delivered to over 60 agencies in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties. Photo provided.</em>\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings, with funding provided by the Beaufort County Service Organization and Long Cove and other donors, implemented Phase One of its Healthy Food Pilot Program by partnering with Dempsey Farms and Pinckney Farms in Beaufort during the month of June. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWith these funds and others, over 700 families received 20-pound boxes each full of fresh produce picked days before delivery by Dempsey and Pickney farms.\r\n\r\n“Despite the tremendous amount of food donated by our food donors, made up of local grocery stores and restaurants, there is still a need for more fresh produce,” said Margie Tomczak, chairperson of Second Helpings Health Food Initiative. “The Second Helping board has initiated a Healthy Food Program to purchase fresh produce during the growing season. This produce is delivered at no cost to the agencies we serve.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince last fall, Second Helpings has received hundreds of pounds of free fresh produce from Dempsey Farms in addition to the produce received from grocery store donations. This produce has been distributed to over 60 agencies in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties.\r\n\r\n“This month, both Dave Dempsey of Dempsey Farms and Urbie West of Pinckney Farms personally boxed up over 700 20-pound boxes with produce from their fields,” said Tomczak. “These boxes were packed every week for four weeks. The first week boxes included tomatoes, onions, peppers, sweet potatoes, squash and other produce.”\r\n\r\nRecipient agencies were encouraged to distribute one box per family and also to break down the boxes to offer produce to all of the people in need of fresh produce.\r\n\r\n“Donations and grants make this program possible and this is only the beginning,” said Jan Malinowski, president of Palmetto State Bank and president of Second Helpings. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Healthy eating helps a child to learn, a parent can control diseases resulting from eating too much processed food and it leads to a more productive and healthy community. It’s a win-win for everyone. We look forward to growing this program.”\r\n\r\nSecond Helpings is the only local nonprofit organization that rescues food from area food donors and provides the food to agencies for free. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese agencies in turn distribute the food to people living near their food pantry or soup kitchen. Second Helpings, a United Way- and South Carolina Secretary of State Angel-designated agency, celebrates 26 years of serving the Lowcountry and provides over 2 million meals annually. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo learn more, call Second Helpings at 843-689-3689 or visit the www.secondhelpingslc.org.&nbsp;', 'Second Helpings partners with Beaufort farms', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'second-helpings-partners-with-beaufort-farms', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:14:07', '2017-07-06 13:14:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32781', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32784, 4, '2017-07-06 09:14:55', '2017-07-06 13:14:55', '<b>School district selects&nbsp;</b><b>Whale Branch contractor</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District has selected a general contractor to supervise the building of a competition gymnasium and a performing arts center for Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina-based M.B. Kahn Construction, which has offices across the Southeast, was the district’s top choice at the end of a selection process regulated by district and state procurement policies. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe company, rated by Engineering News Record as one of the nation’s Top 100 construction management firms, has completed more than 340 K-12 school projects over the past two decades.\r\n\r\nSix firms submitted proposals for the two Whale Branch projects, and their proposals were independently evaluated and scored by a panel of reviewers. Each of the six competing companies was rated based on the quality of its experience, past performance, personnel and the specifics of its project proposal.\r\n\r\nAs the district’s general contractor, M.B. Kahn will be responsible for supervising all aspects of building Whale Branch Early College High School’s new competition gym as well as its new performing arts center. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDistrict officials hope to open the school’s new competition gym in fall 2018 and the performing arts center in spring 2019.\r\n\r\n<b>Local students are&nbsp;</b><b>named to deans’ lists</b>\r\n\r\nNicole Clemons of Beaufort was named to the University of Rhode Island Spring 2017 Dean\'s List.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the following local students were named to the Dean\'s List at Clemson University for the spring 2017 semester: Mary Margaret Bell Achurch, Jean Bridgers, Maya Dixon, Shelby L. Duncan, Sarah E. Fosberry, Benjamin L. Hetherington, Andrew T. McDaniel, Kody L. McHale, Jonah Richard Miller, Frances Dunbar Myrick, Tucker D. Pettigrew, Kayla Lynn Pope, Taylor S. Rabon, Jantzen Colie Raymond, Alexandra A. Sebestyen, Shivin S. Shetty and Kurt James Weaver, all of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>Sanford is accepting&nbsp;</b><b>internship applications</b>\r\n\r\nThe office of U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, is accepting applications for fall 2017 internships, which run from mid-August through early December.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe program gives interns a glimpse into the legislative process in Washington D.C. while providing them with a way to test the waters of a given field by working on projects related to their interests.\r\n\r\nFor more information on this program, call 202-225-3176.', 'School briefs for July 6th-12th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-july-6th-12th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:39', '2018-07-12 14:58:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32784', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32786, 4, '2017-07-06 09:15:29', '2017-07-06 13:15:29', 'A lot of wildlife make appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to come across these animals while out and about. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants to remind everyone that the best thing to do when one comes across wildlife is to leave it alone and contact the appropriate people should the animal be in distress or human lives be in danger. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA recent media report claimed people encountered a Midlands alligator and were planning to release the animal into another environment on the coast. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile this story may have been fabricated, incidents of people moving wildlife do occur and, while it is believed many people who handle wildlife have the best of intentions, it is against the law to take and possess certain kinds of wildlife.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"If anyone is having a problem with an alligator, or just wants more information, they should contact SCDNR before trying to take matters into their own hands,\" SCDNR Furbearer &amp; Alligator Program Coordinator Jay Butfiloski said in a press release. \"Not only can subsequent violations result in substantial fines, but there is the potential for someone to get hurt.\"\r\n\r\nTaking and possessing an alligator without a permit is illegal under state law and is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 and no more than $2,500, or imprisonment for 30 days, or both. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlso, the court may order restitution for any alligator taken, possessed or transferred.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is also unlawful to feed, entice or molest an alligator except as permitted under state and federal law. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFawns are another animal people have a tendency to want to help when found. While the young may be alone, the mother is likely nearby. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFawns born during April, May and June will begin daily movements with their mothers in about three or four weeks, and human handling and disturbance of the fawns can cause a doe to shy away or even desert her offspring. Also, a bleating response by the fawn can summon nearby predators. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt is illegal to take a deer outside of season, and people are discouraged from doing so.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSCDNR wants to keep both human and animals lives safe, and asks the public to let the agency handle matters regarding wildlife.&nbsp;', 'Public reminded not to handle, move wildlife', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-reminded-not-to-handle-move-wildlife', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:15:29', '2017-07-06 13:15:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32786', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32788, 4, '2017-07-06 09:18:33', '2017-07-06 13:18:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_32789\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1600\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/motorcycle.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32789\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32789\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/motorcycle.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Moss is shown here on a Goldwing motorcycle.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\"></a> Alice Moss is shown here on a Goldwing motorcycle.[/caption]\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nGrowing up the daughter of a country doctor in rural North Carolina, Alice Beddingfield Moss had no aspiration to follow in her father’s footsteps.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut despite her lack of interest in the medical profession as a youth, she would spend the greater part of her career working just like her dad to help improve the health and wellness of her community.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLast month, Moss retired as executive director of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. For nearly three decades she has served as the standard-bearer for charitable giving, helping raise $30 million for the only nonprofit hospital in the area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt was a vocation she serendipitously stumbled upon after moving to Beaufort in 1988 with her husband and two children.\r\n\r\nA graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in American Studies and a master’s in Regional Planning, Moss started her career as a water quality and land use planner. She was working in North Carolina, administering a Community Development Block Grant Program, when her then-husband landed a job in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nPerusing the help wanted classifieds in the local newspaper, she spotted an ad for a new position at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“They were looking for someone who could launch a fundraising organization for the hospital,” Moss said. “I had experience working with boards and developing programs, so it was a comfortable thing for me to do.”\r\n\r\nHired initially as a part-time employee, she set up an office in an unused room in Beaufort Memorial’s surgical suite. From those humble beginnings, she built a department of seven employees that would go on to manage a wide range of fundraising ventures, including a $16 million endowment fund.\r\n\r\nOver the years, the Foundation has contributed to every facet of the hospital, from the Keyserling Cancer Center to the Cochrane Heart Center. It has provided funding to purchase pediatric rehabilitation equipment for HealthLink for Children, all of the exercise machines in the LifeFit Wellness Center, nine advanced ventilators for the ICU, cutting-edge 3-D mammography (breast tomosynthesis) for the Breast Health Center and much more.\r\n\r\nTo achieve that kind of success required the support of both the community and hospital employees. Getting everyone on board took some doing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Beaufort Memorial started out as a small county hospital, so there was this perception that we didn’t have much to offer,” Moss recalled. “It was an image we had to overcome.”\r\n\r\nMoss also had difficulty convincing the hospital’s management team of the need for a foundation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Up until then, there had never been any hospital-sponsored fundraising,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt seemed even Mother Nature was putting up roadblocks. Her plans for the first major fundraiser had to be canceled when Hurricane Hugo hit the Lowcountry in the fall of 1989. But the following year, the Foundation hosted what would become its signature fundraising event – the Valentine Ball. Over the last 27 years, the wildly successful black-tie affair has raised more than $4.6 million.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It became our brand,” Moss said. “So many people think that’s all we do.”\r\n\r\nFar from it. In addition to the Valentine Ball, Foundation staff members organize the Duke Symphony Orchestra fundraiser, plan receptions at private homes, host donor recognition events, send out thank-you letters to contributors and meet with all new hospital employees to encourage them to participate in Our BMH, a payroll deduction giving program.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Over the last 30 years, it has been impossible to think of the BMH Foundation without thinking also of Alice,” said BMH board of directors Chairman Terry Murray. “She has been an incredibly effective and passionate leader for the foundation’s mission.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMoss’s last official day at the helm of the Foundation was June 16. Eager to enjoy her well-earned retirement, she set off almost immediately on a trip to Europe that included a cruise down the Rhine. She also attended the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I plan to do a lot of traveling,” Moss said. “I’d also like to read more and take better care of myself. That includes using all that new equipment at the LifeFit Wellness Center.”\r\n\r\nShe plans to remain an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Beaufort and continue to sing with the Chancel Choir.\r\n\r\nAnd after years of making up titles for books she’s always wanted to write, she’s finally going to put pen to paper.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I’m getting together with my sister to work on something,” she said. “Writing the titles was the easy part.\"\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32794\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3872\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sim.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32794\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32794\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sim.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Moss, Ray Brown and Catherine Bennett meet SimMan, a computerized patient simulator, purchased for the hospital with funds raised by the Foundation in 2011.\" width=\"3872\" height=\"2592\"></a> Alice Moss, Ray Brown and Catherine Bennett meet SimMan, a computerized patient simulator, purchased for the hospital with funds raised by the Foundation in 2011.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32793\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/valentine.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32793\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32793\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/valentine.jpg\" alt=\"Vic Varner and Alice Moss attend the 2016 Valentine Ball.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\"></a> Vic Varner and Alice Moss attend the 2016 Valentine Ball.[/caption]', 'Moss leaves hospital foundation very healthy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'moss-leaves-hospital-foundation-very-healthy', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:18:33', '2017-07-06 13:18:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32788', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32796, 4, '2017-07-06 09:19:41', '2017-07-06 13:19:41', '<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nAs of July 1, a new South Carolina gas tax took effect, and you’re going to notice at the pump, DMV and when buying a new car, boat or semi-trailer.\r\n\r\nGas jumped about 2 cents a gallon under the new law, commonly referred to as the Roads Bill. That is in addition to the biannual vehicle registration fee, which will change from $24 to $40 for in-state residents on Jan. 1.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, if you live out of state and are registering a new vehicle in South Carolina, you will pay a new $250 fee.\r\n\r\nFor example, if you move to SC from Georgia with a vehicle that was previously registered in Georgia, when you register that vehicle with the SCDMV, you will owe the $250 fee and applicable title and registration fees to the SCDMV. Vehicle owners must bring their original paid property tax receipt when registering the item.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“If you fall into the above category, it’s best to prepare early for your visit to the SCDMV,” said Director of Vehicle Services Larry Murray. “Remember, everyone has 45 days to transfer their title and registration to South Carolina.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you purchase a vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or other item in South Carolina that will be registered in another state, you will not owe the $250 fee. You will, however, pay a sales tax when purchasing the item. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnder the changes in legislation, the sales tax on new vehicles will remain at 5 percent of the purchase price of the item.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, the maximum tax due will increase from $300 to $500. For instance, if you purchase an item that is $9,999 or less, your sales tax will be 5 percent of the sales price. If it is $10,000 or more, you will owe $500. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe goal is to raise money to fix roads throughout the state. According to the DOT, around $800 million in additional revenue will be raised by the increase in the state\'s gas tax by 2024.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Customers can rest assured that the SCDMV will guide them through this transition,” said Executive Director Kevin Shwedo. “We’ve been working with South Carolina dealers, their association and the Department of Revenue to facilitate a smooth shift with minimal to no impact for businesses and customers.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.scdmvonline.com.&nbsp;', 'New taxes, fees to be felt at pump, DMV', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-taxes-fees-to-be-felt-at-pump-dmv', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:19:41', '2017-07-06 13:19:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32798, 4, '2017-07-06 09:22:28', '2017-07-06 13:22:28', '<em>Photo above: There was plenty of fun to be had throughout the Beaufort area over the long July 4 weekend, from fireworks to parades to barbecues and more. Not to be outdone by the adults, 23-month-old Becca Matthews of Franklin, Tenn., rides her red wagon in the annual Lands End Fourth of July parade on St. Helena Island. Photos by Bob Sofaly.&nbsp;</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32800\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2110\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0657.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32800\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32800\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0657.jpg\" alt=\"This float was designed as pirate ship, complete with cannons.\" width=\"2110\" height=\"2953\"></a> This float was designed as pirate ship.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32802\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2613\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0615.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32802\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32802\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0615.jpg\" alt=\"Gibson O’Neal, center, has some difficulty with his bubble wand during the annual Lands End Fourth of July parade on July 1 on St. Helena Island. Unable to get any serious bubbles generated, Gibson took to throwing candy to onlookers.\" width=\"2613\" height=\"1806\"></a> Gibson O’Neal, center, has some difficulty with his bubble wand during the annual Lands End Fourth of July parade on July 1 on St. Helena Island. Unable to get any serious bubbles generated, Gibson took to throwing candy to onlookers.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32801\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3051\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0634-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32801\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32801\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0634-1.jpg\" alt=\"Some participants walked in the annual Lands End Fourth of July parade. Here, some wear placards commenting about different times throughout American history.\" width=\"3051\" height=\"2001\"></a> Some participants walked in the annual Lands End Fourth of July parade. Here, some wear placards commenting about different times throughout American history.[/caption]', 'Lands End celebrates 4th of July with annual parade', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lands-end-celebrates-4th-of-july-with-annual-parade', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:25:33', '2017-07-06 13:25:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32798', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32807, 4, '2017-07-06 09:27:02', '2017-07-06 13:27:02', '<em>Photo above: The city of Beaufort has purchased an old gas station and the former United Way building to make way for an open vista. Photo provided.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nViews of the Battery Creek marsh from Beaufort’s Boundary Street just got better with the announced purchase of a former gas station by the city of Beaufort and Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe gas station property is adjacent to three lots that were cleared the week of June 20, including the former Huddle House, Sea Eagle seafood market and the old fire station shed.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe area will be seeded with grass and converted to passive open space looking out over the marsh.\r\n\r\nIt’s also adjacent the former United Way building, which will be demolished for open space once Beaufort County relocates offices out of the structure, estimated to be two years.\r\n\r\n“Our mission is to help preserve open vistas across the county, and this certainly is an important location considering it is a few hundred feet from the Civil War Battery Saxton site,” said Dean Moss, a board member with the Beaufort County Open Land Trust who led negotiations for all the parcels.\r\n\r\n“It’s going to be pretty and peaceful, and will be a significant improvement over the buildings that were there. This is part of a long-term partnership among the Open Land Trust, the city of Beaufort and Beaufort County, and the end result is going to be something that will make a difference for generations to come,” Moss said.\r\n\r\nThe city, county and nonprofit Open Land Trust pledged a total of $3 million to acquire the scenic vista properties along the Boundary Street/Battery Creek marsh. A wooden boardwalk will link sidewalks along the area, and the future could bring walking paths and park benches to the area, Moss said.\r\n\r\nAcquiring the Sonoco gas station property is part of the overall master plan for beautifying the area, Moss said. As part of the purchase deal, the gas station owner will be allowed to remove items such as gas pumps and anything inside the facility before it’s demolished, which is likely to occur in the next few months.\r\n\r\nWork to open up the marsh vista is part of the beautification effort related to the $32 million joint Boundary Street Improvement Corridor started in early 2016. The road construction is on schedule for completion in early 2018 and is on budget, despite slowdowns from Hurricane Matthew and an earlier tropical storm.\r\n\r\n“We have been working closely with our partners, the Open Land Trust and Beaufort County, for many, many months on acquiring these properties,” said Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop. “They are an important piece of our overall beautification of this key entrance to our historic city.”\r\n\r\nAfter the city bought the Sea Eagle Market property in 2016, the&nbsp; owners relocated across Boundary Street and expanded to include a restaurant. Beaufort County bought the former Huddle House and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust bought the United Way building. Demolition of that structure has been delayed while the county uses it for office space.\r\n\r\nOnce it and the gas station property are cleared, there will be an uninterrupted view of the scenic marsh from near Hogarth Street to Wendy’s, located beside Battery Saxton.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.boundarystreetupdate.com.', 'City gains more marsh vista on Boundary Street', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-gains-more-marsh-vista-on-boundary-street', '', '', '2017-07-06 09:27:02', '2017-07-06 13:27:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32807', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32810, 4, '2017-07-13 13:36:43', '2017-07-13 17:36:43', '<b>Turtle crawl coming&nbsp;</b><b>to Fripp Island</b>\r\n\r\nThe 10th Annual Fripp Island Turtle Crawl will be held on Friday, July 14, at the Fripp Island Beach Club. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis family fun event with feature both a 5K race as well as a 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run on the beach. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBoth events start at 8:30 a.m. on Fripp Beach. Registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Beach Club. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA new feature at the event this year include timing provided by Grounded Running.\r\n\r\nRegister online at runsignup.com or visit the Fripp Island Turtle Team’s Facebook page.\r\n\r\nProceeds benefit the Fripp Island Sea Turtle Program, a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer nest protection program permitted by the SC DNR and dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles and educating the public about this amazing species.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nParticipation is a $30 donation to the program. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/SC/FrippIsland/TurtleCrawl.\r\n\r\n<b>Treasure hunter to speak at foundation lunch</b>\r\n\r\nDr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic and other sunken treasures, will be the speaker at Nautilus Live, a Lunch &amp; Learn, from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Port Royal Sound Foundation.\r\n\r\nResearchers aboard E/V Nautilus will visit the classroom via live streaming video.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost is $45 and tickets are limited. The cost includes lunch.\r\n\r\nVisit prsfoundation.info.\r\n\r\n<b>Christian camp&nbsp;</b><b>will offer sports</b>\r\n\r\nGo the Distance, a sports camp for children ages 6-12, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 24, through Friday, July 28, at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\nThis Christian sports camp is being sponsored by Tidal Creek Fellowship.\r\n\r\nCampers can choose between basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and cheerleading.\r\n\r\nThe camp features Christian coaches, quality sports instruction, positive role models, daily Bible times, skits and fun.\r\n\r\nThe cost is $40 per camper, but additional siblings in the same family are $25. Every camper receives a camp T-shirt, collector’s pin and daily take-home Bible studies.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is at 240 Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island. To register or for more information, visit www.tidalcreek.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Girls Night Out coming to </b><b>Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road.\r\n\r\n<b>Taxpayer information&nbsp;</b><b>topic at workshop</b>\r\n\r\nA Stand4Land Taxpayer Empowerment Workshop, sponsored by the ongoing Help Save Gullah Geechee Land Campaign, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29.\r\n\r\nThis event is sponsored by the nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network. This educational/community outreach workshop is free.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at St. John\'s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady\'s Island Drive, Lady\'s Island. Pastor P. Shannon Mullen and the congregation of St. John\'s are hosting the event. Lunch will be provided at no cost.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeating for the event is limited. To reserve a space or for more information, contact Theresa White at 843-592-6076, or via email at t.white@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Charities to&nbsp;</b><b>hold summer event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Charities will hold an inaugural Summer Soak Down event for the children of Beaufort from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at The Green at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nThere will be a Kids Zone for ages 2-12 with a water slide, “fair” food, water games and hot dogs. Ages 13 and up can enjoy a concert by Steel Rails Express. A la carte food and beverages will be offered by Jason Dangerfield and Lee Distributors.\r\n\r\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Visit www.beaufortcharities.org.', 'What To Do the week of July 13th-19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-13th-19th', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:36:43', '2017-07-13 17:36:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32810', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32812, 4, '2017-07-13 13:37:42', '2017-07-13 17:37:42', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nIf your memory is working, long term, you’ll remember bits and pieces of today’s discussion.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMultiple years ago, we did enjoy a wine from the Margaret River area of Australia. Today, we have a new wine from there, from the same winery, in fact. And, because the wine we did years ago is still so good, and a newer vintage, we might just take a quick peek at it too.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMargaret River “appellation” is located in the Western Australia wine region. There are about 200 wineries in the designated Margaret River area with over 12,000 acres of vineyards. (Interestingly, the first vines were planted in the late 1960s, which is fairly recently in the wine world.)&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe climate in these vineyards is very maritime-influenced, being right on the Indian Ocean. It has the lowest average temperatures of any Australian wine region, much like that of Bordeaux.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe soil is predominantly gravelly or gritty sandy loam from the granite underneath it. The soil is very susceptible to water seeping into it, but, because of all the breezes (winds really) from off the ocean, it dries out quickly. That makes it good for growing grapes. Twenty percent of Australia’s wine production comes from this region.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur winery this week is Cape Mentelle, officially known as Cale Mentelle Vineyards. It is one of the oldest Margaret River wineries, founded in 1970, with just under 40 acres, and their first vintage produced was 1977. The winery’s name comes from a nearby cape.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn the beginning, the winery experimented with different grape varieties - Shiraz, Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Zinfandel. In 1983, they won an award for their Cabernet Sauvignon: the best 1-year-old dry red wine. It established their reputation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor many years, their Cabernet was considered one of the best made in Australia. It almost meant, for many years, they concentrated on making red wines.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 1985, Cape Mentelle’s owner established their sister winery in New Zealand, Cloudy Bay.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHuge success with the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc turned their Australian side toward white wines. And the Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon was born. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nHopefully, you remember this wine from our previous visit? It is 57 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 43 percent Semillon.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIts style emphasizes the fruit forwardness of each variety and adds in the complexities and weights of blending the two. The wine is juicy clean with cassis, juniper berry, pepper, passion fruit and citrus; aromas and flavors; and honey notes and a creamy texture.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust when you think you don’t feel like a Sauvignon Blanc, there’s a perfect alternative. For $14.99\r\n\r\nBut, now, we get to discover our new, new wine. The Cape Mentelle Rosé is made from 71 percent Shiraz and 29 percent Grenache. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese grapes come from their Crossroads vineyard, the only Grenache vines they own were planted there 13 years ago along with some Shiraz.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey get more Shiraz from just north of here, in the Wilyabrup area. The soils are geologically-ancient with free draining sandy loams and a large percentage of lateritic gravel. The soils and the climate allow for the Shiraz to develop pepper notes and the Grenache to explode with complex fruit flavors.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis is a beautiful wine, starting with the color that is like watermelon and rose-colored edges. The aromas and flavors include strawberries, cream, cranberries, roses, melons (including watermelon), lemon, basil leaves and citrus fruits. There is a fresh acidity, minerality and salinity. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe complexities of this rosé let it pair well with a range of foods, from simple to elaborate. Sushi. Seafoods and shellfish of all sorts. Grilled, roasted, chilled, raw. Cream sauces. Tomatoes and tomato sauces. Vegetable dishes. Herb sauces. Cheeses. Gazpacho. Ceviche. And, my favorite, Sunday afternoon nibbles.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor $14.99. Enjoy!\r\n\r\n<i>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine </i><i>Wines on Lady’s Island.</i>', 'A tale of two wines', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-tale-of-two-wines', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:37:42', '2017-07-13 17:37:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32812', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32814, 4, '2017-07-13 13:38:24', '2017-07-13 17:38:24', '<b>Student data, instruction&nbsp;</b><b>focus of ‘Our Schools’&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County School District’s Instructional Services division and the many ways that educators use student achievement data highlight the most recent “Our Schools” television program, which is airing on the County Channel.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition to Superintendent Jeff Moss, the show also includes Dereck Rhoads, chief instructional services officer; N’Kia Campbell, director of academic initiatives; Karen Gilbert, career and technology education coordinator; Daniel Fallon, director of accountability; Celestine LaVan, principal of Shanklin Elementary School; and Ashley Weber, a first-grade teacher at Shanklin Elementary.\r\n\r\n“Our Schools” will air four times weekly: at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.&nbsp; The broadcast will air on local cable networks: Comcast’s Channel 2, Hargray’s channels 9 and 113, and Spectrum Channel 63. The show also will air at those times on the County Channel’s website at www.bcgov.net/departments/community-services/county-channel/index.php\r\n\r\n<b>Local students graduate&nbsp;</b><b>from Park University</b>\r\n\r\nPark University’s Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station Campus Center held its commencement ceremony on June 2 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Theater.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLocal graduates include Pablo E. Barrios, Brian Blecha, Keisha Danielle Bristow, Anthony J. Dobrinsky, Dwayne W. Farr, Debbra Ann Green Jones, Jack James Hunt, Lashae R. Lovett-Veal, Quang Lap Ly, Michelle L. Mayer, Chelsea N. Morales, Jonathan M. Peluso, Jordan D. Orellana Buitron, Kristine R. Raphael and Gabriel C. Thrower, all of Beaufort; Lisa L. Glover and Robin Green, both of St. Helena Island; and Irene E. Kellar of Port Royal.', 'School briefs for July 13th-19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-july-13th-19th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:38', '2018-07-12 14:58:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32814', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32816, 4, '2017-07-13 13:39:26', '2017-07-13 17:39:26', '<em>Photo above: American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 Vice Commander Paul Sweet presents Gordon Mabie and the staff of the Treasure House a certificate of appreciation for displaying the nation\'s flag.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Fridays @ the Corridor:&nbsp;</b><b>Is your data secure?</b>\r\n\r\nBots. Zombie networks. Bad guys looking for vulnerable machines. Even bad social networking and email insecurity can make it easier for others to go online as you and spread infections or social engineering attacks designed to steal data or money.\r\n\r\nAt the July Fridays @ the Corridor, Dominick Inglese of Dominick Designs defines the basics of cybersecurity and guides you through steps to increase your online browsing safety awareness and reduce your vulnerability to online attacks in an age when everyone and everything is connected to everyone and everything else.\r\n\r\nThis event will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 14.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAttendance is limited to 25 guests, with priority seating for Digital Corridor members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe nonmember fee is $10 and can be paid by cash or check at the door.\r\n\r\nMetered and free street parking is available in and around BASEcamp at 500 Carteret St.\r\n\r\nRSVP by emailing Karen Warner at Fridays@beaufortdigital.com.\r\n\r\n<b>SC auto dealers&nbsp;</b><b>elect 2017-18 officers</b>\r\n\r\nDouglas G. McElveen of McElveen Buick GMC in Summerville has been elected president of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for 2017-2018. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nMcElveen was elected at SCADA’s Annual Dealer Meeting on May 19, and his term officially began July 1 and will end on June 30, 2018.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRepresenting the Coastal District as regional vice president is T.J. Johnson of Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet in Okatie.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBoard members elected to director positions in the Coastal District are Scott Rizer of Rizer Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Walterboro and J.J. Stokes of Stokes Automotive Group in Beaufort.', 'Business briefs for July 13th-19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-july-13th-19th', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:39:26', '2017-07-13 17:39:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32816', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32819, 4, '2017-07-13 13:41:21', '2017-07-13 17:41:21', '<b>Vehicle accident at </b><b>convenience center</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/convenience-center.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32820\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32820\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/convenience-center.jpg\" alt=\"convenience center\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on July 8 at the Beaufort County Solid Waste Convenience Center on Castle Rock Road\r\n\r\nInitial reports stated a vehicle had driven off the elevated platform.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters arrived on the scene to find an SUV had driven through a fence and off the elevated platform leading to trash bins. The occupants had left the scene.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters checked for safety and environmental hazards and found none. The scene was turned over to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff\'s office searches&nbsp;</b><b>for missing person</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32822\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"430\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/riley.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32822\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32822\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/riley.jpg\" alt=\"Jazkayla Riley\" width=\"430\" height=\"1092\"></a> Jazkayla Riley[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office is currently searching for 24-year-old Jazkayla Riley. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe was last seen at her home on Walter Road in the Stanley Farms area of Burton. Riley was wearing a red, white and blue sundress and was not wearing shoes. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe is an an African-American female who is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has long hair with red tips. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information can call the Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office dispatch at 843-524-2777.\r\n\r\n<b>Neighbor, fire extinguisher </b><b>save Seabrook home</b>\r\n\r\nA Seabrook home was saved on July 4 after a homeowner alerted a neighbor who then responded with a fire extinguisher and quelled flames inside an oven before they could do any damage.\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a report of a house fire on Delany Circle in Seabrook just before 5 p.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find light smoke inside the residence but no flames thanks to a neighbor’s use of a fire extinguisher.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe fire started in the oven while the oven was self cleaning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters utilized a thermal imaging camera to ensure that the heat from the fire did not start a fire in the walls, and also assisted the family by removing smoke from the home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe family, including children, evacuated the home. The home had working smoke detectors.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials stress the importance of every home having a properly working fire extinguisher less than five years old that is mounted in an easily accessible place in their home – preferably by an exit. Officials caution placing fire extinguishers under kitchen sinks, often right next to the stove/oven where most home fires occur, or in closets where they are not seen and readably accessible.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District provides free fire extinguisher training for residents and encourages training for teenagers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Shots fired on&nbsp;</b><b>Hilton Head Island&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 11:30 p.m. July 7 to Port Royal Plaza on Hilton Head Island to a report of shots being fired from a vehicle in the parking lot.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPatrons at Street Meet restaurant contacted 911 after hearing two shots being fired from a vehicle in the parking lot. No one was injured and no damage to property was reported.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMultiple customers who heard and saw the shooting were able to provide deputies with suspect and vehicle descriptions.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA short time later, deputies observed a vehicle matching the description at The Pantry on Mathews Drive. As deputies approached, the two suspects ran away.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nChristopher Mullen, 30, of Bluffton, and Darren Mahaffey, 27, of Hilton Head Island, were caught by deputies after a short foot chase.\r\n\r\nThey were charged with fleeing to evade arrest.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the sheriff’s office, Mullen was armed with a handgun at the time of his arrest and was subsequently charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm, discharging a firearm within the town limits of Hilton Head and public disorderly conduct. Mahaffey had an outstanding warrant for assault and battery from a prior incident. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBoth were taken to the Beaufort County Detention Center.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s office looking&nbsp;</b><b>for forgery suspect</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/forgery.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32821\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32821\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/forgery.png\" alt=\"forgery\" width=\"145\" height=\"240\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the pictured suspect, who they say has made several fraudulent charges with a cloned credit card at several gas stations in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nAnyone with any information should contact Investigator Draisen at 843-255-3409 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777. 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(32824, 4, '2017-07-13 13:41:53', '2017-07-13 17:41:53', '<i>Following is a joint op-ed from U.S. Reps. Mark Sanford, R-SC, and Jared Huffman, D-Calif.</i>\r\n\r\nIn the wake of tragedy, Republicans and Democrats have historically set aside their differences, and come together to express kind words of sympathy and a sense that we should work together. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe recent shooting at a Congressional baseball practice was no exception. In the days immediately following, no matter whether you tuned into CNN or MSNBC or Fox, you would see an odd-couple pair of legislators from both sides of the aisle, pledging to act in unity. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, as the news cycle changes, so does the tone in Washington and that fleeting sense of cooperation sadly dissipates, replaced once again with overheated political rhetoric.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe truth that no one can deny is that our country is divided on major political questions, and our national political debate reflects that fact. Many factors fan the flames of division and passion, and it’s hard for people to find common ground when the political climate surrounding them is so overheated.\r\n\r\nViolent political rhetoric is nothing new, of course, and it’s not unique to our nation. But, we hope that the shooting in Alexandria might at least provide a teachable moment for us all to try and turn the temperature down a little bit. Maybe it can even remind us that we’re all batting on the same team and we all got into public service for the same reason – to help our communities and improve the lives of our neighbors. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt shouldn’t take a shooting or another act of violence to bring us together and tone it down. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs Vice President Mike Pence once said: “We cannot do democracy without a heavy dose of civility.”\r\n\r\nAnd former Vice President Joe Biden, who was awarded Allegheny College’s Prize for Civility in Public Life last year, has made a similar argument in his speeches: “Consensus is necessary. ‘Compromise’ is not a dirty word.”\r\n\r\nOf course, a more civil tone, and a search for consensus, doesn’t mean the end of disagreements. We will disagree on major and minor matters, but especially in these trying political times, we ought to be able to focus our arguments on these agreements and disagreements without losing sight of our common humanity. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne reasoning we often hear on why bipartisanship has declined in Washington is that due to modern transportation, most members go back to their congressional districts to visit with their constituents every single week. Neither of us lives in Washington full time, and we have held 25 town hall meetings between us since the start of the year. That’s a good thing, but it does mean that we rarely see each other in neutral zones as regular people, living our lives.\r\n\r\nWe’re committed, though, to doing our part to create a climate of civility. It starts by taking the time to talk to each other, and to figure out what areas you can work on together. Recently, we sat down together to record an episode of “Off the Cuff w. Rep. Huffman,” where we got to discuss these very topics.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven a conservative Republican from South Carolina and a liberal Democrat from northern California can agree on plenty once you get past the rhetoric. In our coastal districts, for example, protecting the oceans for generations to come is a top priority.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn July 4 we commemorated the declaration -- and the war -- that brought forth on this continent a new nation. We are challenging our colleagues and our constituents alike.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet’s set a better tone: Disagreement, protests, and sensational reporting are all part of the fabric of our country, and our nation has fought several wars over political and moral questions, but we don’t need to accept violent or dehumanizing rhetoric as normal political behavior today.\r\n\r\nTo end on a high note, we’d like to leave with you a quote from one of our great political leaders, John F. Kennedy: “So let us begin anew -- remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.\"', 'We must not lose sight of our common humanity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-must-not-lose-sight-of-our-common-humanity', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:41:53', '2017-07-13 17:41:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32824', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32827, 4, '2017-07-13 13:43:06', '2017-07-13 17:43:06', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>COLLEGE FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort High graduate </b><b>entering 2017 season&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School graduate Jason Senn is set to enter the 2017 college football season. Senn is a defensive back for the University of South Carolina football team.\r\n\r\nA walk-on safety, Senn was added to the University of South Carolina football squad when the USC roster expanded in August 2015. As a redshirt freshman walk-on in 2016, Senn spent time on the scout team. He was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. In 2015, Senn was a walk-on who worked with the scout team in his true freshman campaign.\r\n\r\nSenn played for head coach Mark Clifford at Beaufort High School, earning all-area honors.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina\'s 2017 SEC opener is set.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe annual battle for the Columbia Cup will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, when the South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Columbia, Mo., to face the Missouri Tigers. The Gamecocks’ SEC opener is set for a 7 p.m. ETkick (6 p.m. local), and will be televised nationally on ESPN2.\r\n\r\nMizzou holds a slim 4-3 lead in the all-time series between the two SEC Eastern Division rivals. The Gamecocks won last year’s meeting by a 31-21 count at Williams-Brice Stadium. The teams have split two games in the Show-Me State, with Carolina winning by a 27-24 score in double overtime in 2013, and the Tigers posting a 24-10 win in 2015.\r\n\r\nThe Gamecocks will open the 2017 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 2, when they travel to Charlotte for a non-conference tilt with NC State. That contest was previously announced as a 3 p.m. kickoff on ESPN.\r\n\r\nGame times and television networks for the Gamecocks’ remaining 10 regular season games will be announced at a later date.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS</b></span></p>\r\n<b>SCHSL announces changes for school year</b>\r\n\r\nIn June, the South Carolina High School League’s executive committee announced changes for the 2017-18 school year.\r\n\r\nItems that will go into effect for the upcoming school year include:\r\n\r\n• Removing the sanction of a fine for playing football on outside and school teams during the same season.\r\n\r\n• Adding a week to the current middle school volleyball season.\r\n\r\nThe season would be extended from six to seven weeks and allow teams to schedule two matches a week instead of three to get their 14 matches in a season. The first date for contests would be Aug. 28.\r\n\r\n• Allowing eligible football players who dress but do not participate in a varsity game to play in a sub-varsity game the following day.\r\n\r\n• Requiring a minimum of seven wrestling weight classes for a school to compete in the duals playoff bracket.\r\n\r\n• Requiring all head coaches — at all levels, including varsity, junior varsity and middle school — to be certified in CPR and AED training before the start of their sport’s season. All coaches will be required to be certified in CPR and AED training by the start of their 2018-19 season.\r\n\r\nFor a complete list of changes, visit www.schsl.org/2016/updateJUNE.pdf. Additionally, SCHSL’s new website went online July 1.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>BASEBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Beaufort Ospreys&nbsp;</b><b>head into playoffs</b>\r\n\r\nAmerican Legion Beaufort Post 9 Ospreys ended their regular season with 10 wins and two losses in their league play.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey are now in the second round of Lower State playoffs. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey hosted Horry County on July 12 and will play at Beaufort High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13.\r\n\r\nGames three and four of the best of five will be at Horry County on Friday, July 14, and, if needed, Saturday, July 15.\r\n\r\nIf a fifth game is needed, it will be back in Beaufort on Sunday, July 16 (time TBD).&nbsp; The winner of this round will advance to the state playoffs in Sumter.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Osprey Manager Dean Adkins 843-252-1516 or Post 9\'s John Chubb 757-414-1491.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GOLF/TENNIS</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Golf, tennis tourney&nbsp;</b><b>raises funds for charity</b>\r\n\r\nWeichert Realtors-Coastal Properties, which has offices in Okatie, Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort, is hosting its annual charity golf and tennis tournament at Oldfield Golf Club in Okatie.\r\n\r\nGolfers will once again take to the course designed by golf legend Greg Norman, while others spend the day returning serves on the tennis courts. While doing so, each group will be supporting a fundraising event taking place Saturday, Aug. 26.\r\n\r\nSince its inception in 2007, the annual golf and tennis outing organized by the South Carolina Weichert affiliate has raised close to $110,000. Proceeds from the event benefit the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Hilton Head Island and the First Tee of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nGolf registration opens at 8 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Tennis players can begin registering at 11 a.m. before taking the courts at 11:30 a.m. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSpace to play golf and tennis at this year’s event is still available along with sponsorship opportunities. For more information or to register, contact Maureen Richards at 843-341-3700 or email Info@WeichertCP.com.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FLAG FOOTBALL</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Y Youth Flag Football&nbsp;</b><b>registration open</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration is underway for the YMCA of Beaufort County Y Youth Flag Football League. The league is for players ages 4-12. Play in the league begins the week of Aug. 28.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact the YMCA of Beaufort County via email at sports.ymcabeaufort@gmail.com or by calling 843-522-9622. Registration is available online.', 'Sports briefs for July 13th-19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-july-13th-19th', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:43:06', '2017-07-13 17:43:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32827', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32829, 4, '2017-07-13 13:44:26', '2017-07-13 17:44:26', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Peggy Sanford</b></p>\r\nPeggy Sanford, the mother of U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, died on July 8 at the family farm in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“My mom died at about 6 a.m.,” Sanford wrote in a Facebook post. “She was at the farm, surrounded by family. She was 93 and an incredible lady. … She was radiant in her joy for life and warmth for others. …\r\n\r\n“It\'s frightening to think of the number of meals cooked, sheets washed, corners cleaned, diapers changed, bedtime prayers made, Boy Scout, cross country, football, soccer and track meets attended, school functions ... times one thousand other things that went into building the lives of me and my three siblings, her 12 grandchildren, her many friends ... or any of the 1,000 people we all brought back with us to the farm over the years!\r\n\r\n“In short, her efforts, her love and zest for life, her warmth, her smile, and much more will sorely be missed by all who were blessed to know her.”\r\n\r\nFuneral arrangements were not available at press time.', 'Obituary – July 13th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituary-july-13th', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:44:26', '2017-07-13 17:44:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32829', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32831, 4, '2017-07-13 13:46:13', '2017-07-13 17:46:13', '<b>Recruit Training Regiment&nbsp;</b><b>gets new commander</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32832\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/barnett.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32832\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32832\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/barnett.jpg\" alt=\"Col. John Barnett \" width=\"320\" height=\"400\"></a> Col. John Barnett[/caption]\r\n\r\nCol. John Barnett took command on July 6 of the Recruit Training Regiment on Parris Island.\r\n\r\nBarnett comes to the depot from the 2d Marine Division where he served as the division chief of staff.\r\n\r\nAfter graduating in 1992 from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Barnett was commissioned in the Marine Corps and trained as a surface-to-air weapons officer. He later laterally moved into the intelligence occupational field and was deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2010, he assumed command of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, where he served for over two years.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort wounded warrior&nbsp;</b><b>competes in DOD games</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32833\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"214\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/esget.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32833\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32833\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/esget.jpg\" alt=\"Kristen Esget\" width=\"214\" height=\"320\"></a> Kristen Esget[/caption]\r\n\r\nU.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristen Esget, a Beaufort native, joined more than 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the Department of Defense Warrior Games held from June 30–July 8 in Chicago.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEsget competed against athletes from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Special Operations Command.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the nine days, she competed in shooting, swimming and track and field.\r\n\r\n\"Our Navy athletes who are participating in this year\'s Department of Defense Warrior Games are an inspiration for us all,\" said Vice Admiral Mary Jackson, commander, Navy Installations Command. \"Their involvement in the games brings home the importance of the Navy\'s adaptive sports program, which has a significant impact on a wounded warrior\'s recovery efforts. I\'m looking forward to supporting Team Navy in Chicago this summer.\"&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I want to encourage fellow wounded warriors that just because something is wrong with you does not mean you have to stop doing what you love,” said Esget.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort native serves </b><b>aboard Navy warship&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32834\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/greene.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32834\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32834\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/greene.jpg\" alt=\"Erica Greene\" width=\"320\" height=\"229\"></a> Erica Greene[/caption]\r\n\r\nPetty Officer 2nd Class Erica Greene, of Beaufort, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Michael Murphy.\r\n\r\nGreene works as a gunner\'s mate aboard the guided missile destroyer operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.\r\n\r\nA Navy gunner\'s mate is responsible for assisting in training sailors with the weapons systems and guns aboard the ship.\r\n\r\n“I like helping people out, no matter what it is,” said Greene. “I want to be able to make people better at whatever is they want to do.”\r\n\r\nWith the ability to conduct anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, destroyers are capable of sustained maritime operations supporting forward naval presence, maritime security, sea control, deterrence of aggressive actions on U.S. partners around the globe, as well as humanitarian assistance. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFast, maneuverable and technically advanced, destroyers provide credible combat power, at and from the sea.\r\n\r\n“Service at sea onboard a Navy destroyer is an incredible experience,” said Robert A. Heely Jr., commanding officer of the USS Michael Murphy. “The extraordinary performance of Michael Murphy is made possible by the sailors that man her on a daily basis. Team Murphy is comprised of 350 talented sailors from across our country. They are all resilient and dedicated professionals, who strive each and every day to uphold the strong legacy of our namesake, Lt. Michael P. Murphy. I\'m proud of their teamwork and commitment to the mission.”', 'Military news briefs for July 13th-19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'military-news-briefs-for-july-13th-19th', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:46:13', '2017-07-13 17:46:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32831', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32836, 4, '2017-07-13 13:47:07', '2017-07-13 17:47:07', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThe other day while chatting with a friend on the phone, she wondered what I was up to and I said, “Enjoying this beautiful day.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Where are you?” she asked.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“At home,” I replied.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo which she answered, “It is pouring rain here.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe only live about a mile apart. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWelcome to summer in the Sea Islands! It happens a lot during these hot July and August days. When the weatherman says “50 percent chance of scattered showers,” he really means it. Scattered means it is going to rain somewhere. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou may have noticed it when leaving sunny Beaufort and driving down to Bluffton. You start to see cars coming at you with their headlights on and windshield wipers going. Sure enough, rain.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have found it raining on one side of Sea Island Parkway, only to drive over Cowan Bridge and not a drop of rain has fallen. Sometimes it is torrential rain too, with the tires throwing off water higher than the car windows and I know if I can just get over the little bridge I will be out of it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhich brings me to planning a picnic or an outside barbecue. Relax. Do not cancel your summer party. It is probably going to rain at some point, or somewhere, but it just might not at all.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt happened to us the other night while preparing to grill on our back porch.&nbsp; We were looking out our window at the blue sky when we started to hear thunder. Then the waving American flag at the end of the dock shifted from the south to flying from the west. I looked out the front door. Sure enough, something was coming. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe began our thunderstorm prep. We put the umbrella down and moved the dinnerware back into the house. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt started to get dark, the wind howled, there was thunder and lightning, and then, nothing, not a drop of rain. Within a half an hour any evidence of a storm was gone. We should have known.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe try to track some of these storms on the weather radar. If the storm is west of Hilton Head, they seem to skim Beaufort and miss us altogether. (although Edisto might get hammered). But these summer pop-up storms have a mind of their own. Let’s face it. When the thermometer hits 94 degrees there is a good chance that a storm will build up somewhere.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe question is always, “Is it going to hit my house during my summer barbecue?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe answer is: It might. It might not. Let’s just say, you have a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms today.', 'Welcome to summer in the Sea Islands', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'welcome-to-summer-in-the-sea-islands', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:47:07', '2017-07-13 17:47:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32838, 4, '2017-07-13 13:48:09', '2017-07-13 17:48:09', 'Linda and John Ollis of Beaufort pick up litter on July 5 that was left over from Independence Day at Hunting Island State Park. About 45 volunteers helped the Friends of Hunting Island State Park with their mini-Beach Sweep cleanup effort. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\r\n\r\nTo 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.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-43', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:10', '2018-07-12 15:27:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32838', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32841, 4, '2017-07-13 13:49:07', '2017-07-13 17:49:07', '<b>Hot air balloon&nbsp;</b><b>coming to Okatie</b>\r\n\r\nThis digging season, safety is in the air.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is reminding Lowcountry residents to always call 811 before breaking ground in a big way – a gigantic hot air balloon featuring the national call before you dig number – 811.\r\n\r\nThe 811 balloon will be tethered at the Chelsea Water Treatment Plant at 14 Snake Road (behind the Administrative Offices at 6 Snake Road) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 14.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMembers of the public can climb in the basket or take a brief tethered ride in the balloon.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nParking will be provided in the lot behind the office building. Only children 14 years and older may ride, and only if they are accompanied by an adult. There must be one adult for each child who boards the balloon.\r\n\r\nWhen calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nProfessional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, paint or both.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEvery 6 minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811.\r\n\r\nStriking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 811.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInstalling a mailbox, building a deck and planting a tree or garden are all examples of digging projects that should only begin a few days after a call to 811.\r\n\r\nThe depth of utility lines can vary for a number of reasons, such as erosion, previous digging projects and uneven surfaces. Utility lines need to be properly marked because even when digging only a few inches, the risk of striking an underground utility line still exists.\r\n\r\nBJWSA encourages area residents to visit www.bjwsa.org/business or www.call811.com for more information about digging safely.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Bank Build&nbsp;</b><b>site is dedicated</b>\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat for Humanity held a dedication and groundbreaking for its Beaufort Bank Build Home on July 11 at 904 Greene St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEric Lowman, BB&amp;T Lowlands Market president, worked closely with LowCountry Habitat for Humanity to chair the fund drive for this new collaborative project.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Bank Build illustrates how the local banking industry is coming together to help give a hand-up to homeownership to Habitat Family partner, Natiema Fuller-Busby, a single mother with two children who is working on the construction of her home with Beaufort Bank Build supporters as well as other volunteers.\r\n\r\nBank partners in this home build project include Wells Fargo, CBC National Bank, BB&amp;T, Bank of America/ Merrill Lynch, Ameris Bank and Palmetto State Bank.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOther contributors to this project include the Coastal Community Foundation, The Beaufort Charities, Hargray Caring Coins, the Junior Service League of Beaufort and the United Way.\r\n\r\nFor more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, call 843-522-3500.\r\n\r\n<b>Northern long-eared bats&nbsp;</b><b>found in two new counties</b>\r\n\r\nFive Northern long-eared bats have been captured in two new counties on South Carolina’s coastal plain: Charleston and Berkeley counties.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHistorically, this federally threatened species was known in South Carolina to exist only in the Upstate, but were discovered in fall 2016 on the coastal plain in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nDottie Brown, senior ecologist at the consulting firm Ecological Solutions Inc., reported to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) the capture of five Northern long-eared bats as part of a bat research project being conducted in Francis Marion National Forest: two juveniles (one female, one male) and three adults (one female, two males). They were captured mid-June through early July near a stream corridor.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBrown and her team fitted the bats with radio transmitters, and tracked them to a daytime roost each day. Although the main maternity roosts have dispersed at this point in the season, multiple bats were documented leaving juvenile roosts during emergencey surveys. Northern long-eared bats used to be commonly found in mature forests and large tree cavities before their populations declined. However, opportunistic selection of roost-sites within a wide range of tree size and species has also been seen.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Freedom Shrine&nbsp;</b><b>is re-dedicated</b>\r\n\r\nThe Exchange Club of Beaufort re-dedicated the Freedom Shrine at the Beaufort County Courthouse on July 7.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It was the very first one we gifted,” said charter member Grady Thames.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSince then, The Exchange Club has donated one to almost every school North of the Broad and to City Hall and Penn Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Freedom Shrine is a collection of photographic reproductions of original documents from American history. The display includes the Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nVisit exchangeclubofbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Sanford staff to hold&nbsp;</b><b>satellite office hours</b>\r\n\r\nThe district staff of U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, will be conducting July satellite office hours at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.\r\n\r\nSatellite office hours are conducted around the district by the representative’s staff in order to be as accessible as possible to constituents who require assistance with federal agencies, including Medicare, Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service or even help processing a passport.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdditionally, anyone wishing to express an opinion or ask a question is welcome to stop by.', 'News briefs for July 13th-19th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-july-13th-19th', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:49:07', '2017-07-13 17:49:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32841', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32843, 4, '2017-07-13 13:49:39', '2017-07-13 17:49:39', 'The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reporting that it has confirmed the first human case of the West Nile virus on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nIn response, Beaufort County Mosquito Control and DHEC have intensified their surveillance for this mosquito-borne disease. Mosquito Control has also increased the frequency of area treatments to control the adult mosquitoes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of West Nile virus disease include the following:\r\n\r\n• No symptoms in most people. Most people (70-80 percent) who become infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms.\r\n\r\n• Febrile illness in some people. About one in five people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Most people with this type of West Nile virus disease recover completely, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months.\r\n\r\n• Severe symptoms in a few people. Less than 1 percent of people who are infected will develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). The symptoms of neurologic illness can include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis.\r\n\r\nFollowing are prevention tips:\r\n\r\n• Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 according to label instructions.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• Wear clothing that reduces the risk of skin exposure.\r\n\r\n• Exposure to mosquitoes is most common at night and during the early morning. Some species bite during the day, especially in wooded or other shaded areas. Avoid exposure during these times and in these areas.\r\n\r\n• Make sure that your doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes.\r\n\r\n• Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, including flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, bird baths, old car tires, rain gutters and pet bowls.\r\n\r\nDead birds can help DHEC and its local partners to track the West Nile virus, and residents can report the finding of dead birds to DHEC. Visit www.scdhec.gov/HomeAndEnvironment/Insects/Mosquitoes for more information.\r\n\r\nCall Beaufort County Mosquito Control at 843-255-5800.', 'DHEC confirms first case of West Nile in Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dhec-confirms-first-case-of-west-nile-in-beaufort-county', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:49:39', '2017-07-13 17:49:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32843', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32845, 4, '2017-07-13 13:57:48', '2017-07-13 17:57:48', '<em>Photo above: When the tide comes in, there is no where to run as these beachgoers found out during high tide at The Sands Beach in Port Royal. Hundreds of people converged on the popular spot on July 4 for the fireworks show. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThroughout the Beaufort area, Independence Day was celebrated in grand fashion. In addition to the annual fireworks shows, there were several picnics and other events as folks braved the heat to wish our country a happy birthday.\r\n\r\nOne of those events was at Riverview Baptist Church, where about 100 people attended the July 4 celebration.\r\n\r\n“Most of them are inside (the church) where it’s cooler” said the Rev. 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Also on the Fourth, the heat drove many people to the Green Street Pool at the Charles Lind Brown Center, where they cooled off and had fun.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32849\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2821\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0691.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32849\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32849\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0691.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Salazar makes sure his son Jothan’s goggles are adjusted properly while playing at the Green Street pool on the Fourth of July at Charles Lind Brown Center.\" width=\"2821\" height=\"2190\"></a> Jonathan Salazar makes sure his son Jothan’s goggles are adjusted properly while playing at the Green Street pool on the Fourth of July at Charles Lind Brown Center.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32850\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2821\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0702-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32850\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32850\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0702-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Rev. 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Pictured here are, from left, drummer Glenn Smith, lead guitarist Ray Tomasina and bass player Ronnie Able. Not shown is keyboardist Doug Lanier.\" width=\"2808\" height=\"1930\"></a> Helping to keep the party going, the High Velocity Band from Bloomingdale, Ga., played their brand of southern rock music at The Sands Beach in Port Royal. Pictured here are, from left, drummer Glenn Smith, lead guitarist Ray Tomasina and bass player Ronnie Able. Not shown is keyboardist Doug Lanier.[/caption]', 'Beaufort area celebrates 4th in grand style', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-area-celebrates-4th-in-grand-style', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:57:48', '2017-07-13 17:57:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32845', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32848, 4, '2017-07-13 13:52:17', '2017-07-13 17:52:17', '<em>Photo above: Col. Timothy P. Miller, center, returned the Battle Colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Derrick Mays during the Change of Command ceremony July 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Miller assumed command from Col. Peter “Bambi” Buck, left, who retired. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nDespite a blistering heat index of 114 degrees, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort held its official Change of Command ceremony on July 7, albeit in the air-conditioned environs of the base’s gym.\r\n\r\nIn time-honored tradition, Col. Peter D. Buck formally retired from the Marine Corps and relinquished command to Col. Timothy P. Miller.\r\n\r\nBuck had been the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort since February 2014. He and his family will be returning to Wisconsin. Buck served more than 30 years as a U.S. Marine\r\n\r\nMiller graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1994 through the Platoon Leaders Course.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe was designated a naval aviator on Aug. 8, 1997, and reported to Marine Corps Air Station New River for training.\r\n\r\nIn January 1998, Miller served in a number of billets, including weapons and tactics instructor and operations officer. During this period he participated in two deployments with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.\r\n\r\nMiller was deployed to Iraqi Freedom, and then as an executive officer to Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.\r\n\r\nHe also recently attended the Israel National Defense College where he earned a Master’s Degree in Social Science. Miller then became the U.S. Pacific Command Warfighting Exercise’s Branch chief.\r\n\r\nHis personal decorations include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with gold star, Air Medal with Strike/Flight Numeral 9, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.', 'New commander welcomed at MCAS', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-commander-welcomed-at-mcas', '', '', '2017-07-13 13:52:17', '2017-07-13 17:52:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32848', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32855, 4, '2017-07-13 14:08:45', '2017-07-13 18:08:45', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;The Beaufort Water Festival’s opening ceremony is free to the public and always crowded as festival-goers pack Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park to hear the Parris Island Marine Band. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What you need to know for the 2017 Beaufort Water Festival</b></h2>\r\nYay! It’s time once again for the hugely popular Beaufort Water Festival at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, which will be held daily from Friday, July 14, to Sunday, July 23.\r\n\r\nThe 62nd annual outdoor event is sure to be a hit, with the regular events back for another year of fun and entertainment, including the always moving opening ceremonies, Motown Monday, the Teen Dance, the Talent Show and the Blessing of the Fleet.\r\n\r\nThere will also, of course, be plenty of entertainment, arts and crafts, events for children and lots of outdoor sports (bocce, badminton, rafting and more).\r\n\r\nNew this year is a special concert on Thursday featuring hometown girl Candice Glover, season 12 winner of “American Idol.”\r\n\r\nSo, what have we learned over the years?\r\n\r\nFirst, parking. The early bird gets the best parking spot, so go early if possible. Several churches, banks and other businesses allow parking in their lots for a fee (the closer to the park, the higher the fee). New this year is a free shuttle service from the Beaufort County Government Center for some of the evening events.\r\n\r\nAlso, remember to bring sunscreen and drink plenty of water. There are few places to get out of the sun and dehydration can quickly become an issue. EMS paramedics will be more than happy to assist if you need help.\r\n\r\nAs most festival-goers know, the Beaufort Water Festival has a storied history.\r\n\r\nThe first festival was held in July 1956, with John Bigbee serving as the first president and Gladys Thompson in charge of the visiting queens. The Lions Club put on the first parade and has been doing so every year since.\r\n\r\n“In the early days of the festival, it cost 50 cents to attend the Beauty Pageant, one dollar per couple to attend the Water Festival Ball (which was later changed to the Commodore’s Ball) and two dollars to attend the Regatta Ball,” according to beaufortwaterfestival.com.\r\n\r\n“The first weekend featured two days of sailboat races and the Regatta Ball. The following weekend began with the Beauty Pageant on Friday where the Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands was crowned. The parade and ski show, put on by the Beaufort Water Ski Club, and an air show highlighted the second weekend, in addition to the Water Festival Ball.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“As the years went by, the festival began to draw more and more people to Beaufort from other parts of the state and on a national level. \"\r\n\r\nAnd it certainly has something for everyone. So rain or shine, we’ll see you there!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32867\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2062\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES2933.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32867\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32867\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES2933.jpg\" alt=\"Marge Barber, left, squirts butter on her corn while volunteer Joe Lee, right, help her husband John during the annual Lowcountry Supper at Waterfront Park at the 2016 festival.\" width=\"2062\" height=\"1400\"></a> Marge Barber, left, squirts butter on her corn while volunteer Joe Lee, right, help her husband John during the annual Lowcountry Supper at Waterfront Park at the 2016 festival.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32863\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0050.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32863\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32863\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0050.jpg\" alt=\"The raft racing team from Decibel Church cheer after a victorious run of 35.52 seconds near the sea wall of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park at the 2016 Beaufort Water Festival. \" width=\"1400\" height=\"840\"></a> The raft racing team from Decibel Church cheer after a victorious run of 35.52 seconds near the sea wall of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park at the 2016 Beaufort Water Festival.[/caption]', 'The best time of the year is here!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-best-time-of-the-year-is-here', '', '', '2017-07-13 14:08:55', '2017-07-13 18:08:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32855', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32870, 4, '2017-07-13 14:00:20', '2017-07-13 18:00:20', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;Jason Berry dons the traditional blue blazer after being named the 2017 Beaufort Water Festival commodore during the Change of Watch ceremony in 2016. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Sally Mahan</h3>\r\nWill the weather hold up?\r\n\r\nWill all of the more than 400 volunteers know what to do?\r\n\r\nWill the events come off without a hitch?\r\n\r\nThose questions and so many more are just a part of the Beaufort Water Festival’s commodore’s job.\r\n\r\nIt’s a job that is handed off every year at the end of the festival, and in 2016, Jason Berry was officially named the 2017 commodore.\r\n\r\nIt’s not a job for the weak at heart.\r\n\r\nThere are a million details to oversee and a million things that can keep you awake at night.\r\n\r\nBut Berry is definitely cut out for the gig.\r\n\r\nHe has served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and retired as a Naval Hospital corpsman after 22 years. He then worked another 10 years as a safety and occupational health specialist for the U.S. Navy.\r\n\r\nThis is his 14th year volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. Festival Director Adam Aimar and festival consultants Paul Howe and Rand Thacker serve under the commodore.\r\n\r\nBerry said he started giving his time because it was something that was so important to him in the military: really being involved in the local community and volunteering.\r\n\r\n“I was always raising my hand for deployment, so when Bob Bible, the chief of the Naval Hospital suggested I get involved, I went ahead and became a volunteer for the Water Festival,” he said.\r\n\r\nOver his 14 years as a volunteer, he has helped out in many areas. One of his favorite things to do was help organize the sporting events.\r\n\r\n“I’m a big sports person myself so I got involved with the golf tournament and the softball tournament,” said Berry. He did everything from helping set up tents, putting together the awards and prizes for the sports events, organizing food, beverages and so much more.\r\n\r\nOver the years he has worked as a festival coordinator, helping with productions, sponsors, organization and more.\r\n\r\n“It’s not just one time out of the year,” said Berry. “It’s one of the things that kept me involved back then, and then when festival came around I found myself helping out.\r\n\r\n“For those 10 days of the festival you’re part of something,” he said. “It’s a good feeling seeing all those people having a great time.”\r\n\r\nHe harkened back to how far the festival has come since he first started as a volunteer.\r\n\r\n“Back in the day we had to build the stage, put up the tents, the fencing, the craft market, the lights, electric … there’s whole a lot to do.”\r\n\r\nSo what worries him the most about the festival in his role as commodore?\r\n\r\n“The biggest thing with Water Festival every year is to not have rain,” he said. “We’re a nonprofit and when one event doesn’t happen it really hurts the bottom line. Rain is always the biggest thing. We’ve found a way to overcome most of the other challenges with&nbsp; the help of the city.”\r\n\r\nHe also said the Boundary Street construction is a concern, but he is excited that the festival is offering a shuttle service from the Beaufort County Government Center to some of the events.\r\n\r\nBerry said his favorite event is the opening ceremony.\r\n\r\n“After working long hours to set this up and that Friday when everything is ready to go and the crowd is there to listen to the Marine Corps band and people come together, well, I walk through that crowd and it feels so good to have helped put this together.”\r\n\r\nHe’s particularly excited about a free Thursday concert with “American Idol” winner Candice Glover, the air show and the fact that the ski show is returning to the festival.\r\n\r\nBerry added that when he was chosen as commodore, “it was absolutely surreal for me. Not being a local person makes it even more special. The community has put their faith and trust in me. That’s really worth everything.”', '2017 commodore honored to lead fest', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2017-commodore-honored-to-lead-fest', '', '', '2017-07-13 14:00:20', '2017-07-13 18:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32870', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32872, 4, '2017-07-13 13:58:33', '2017-07-13 17:58:33', '<em>Photo above: Bed racers from H&amp;S Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, get the full force attack by a bucket of water straight to the face at the 2016 Beaufort Water Festival Bed Races. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Parking</b></p>\r\nAs anyone who has ever attended the Beaufort Water Festival, parking can be tricky. However, this year the organizers have added a shuttle from the Beaufort County Government Center at 100 Ribaut Road for some of the popular events.&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Road/river closings</b></p>\r\n• The Beaufort River will be closed from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 22\r\n\r\n• Bay Street between Harrington and Charles will be closed from 5-6 p.m. Friday, July 21, and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 22.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The weather</b></p>\r\nThe weather can be somewhat unpredictable in July, however, the Water Festival has a covered stage and most musical acts will play in a light rain or drizzle. Occasionally they have to wait out a sudden shower. In the case of a total rain out, no refunds will be issued.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Order tickets</b></p>\r\nEvents that require tickets include the Concert in the Park, Motown Monday, Teen Dance, Talent Show, Lowcountry Supper, River Dance and the Commodore’s Ball. They can be purchased in advance at www.bftwaterfestival.com/event-tickets.html. &nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Online</b></p>\r\nThere is now an official social media hash tag for Water Festival, #BftH20Fest. Now visitors can “tag” Water Festival when posting pictures – and selfies - to social media.&nbsp;', 'Water Fest 2017 notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-fest-2017-notes', '', '', '2017-07-13 14:13:04', '2017-07-13 18:13:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32872', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32874, 4, '2017-07-13 14:04:00', '2017-07-13 18:04:00', '* Events where a free shuttle service will be offered from the Beaufort County Government Center at 100 Ribaut Road in Beaufort.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Friday, July 14</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market&nbsp;</span>\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Noon-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Opening Ceremony</span>\r\nSponsored by The Preserve at Port Royal\r\nEntertainment: The Parris Island Marine Band &amp; Fireworks at Dusk\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Free; gates open at 6 p.m., ceremony at 7 p.m.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Saturday, July 15</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Raft Race\r\n</span>Sponsored by CPM Federal Credit Union\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Seawall\r\nEvent Details: 8:30 a.m.-noon\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Bocce Tournament\r\n</span>Sponsored by JoCo Construction/Sea Island Elevators\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Main Field\r\nEvent Details: Play starts at 9 a.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Badminton Tournament\r\n</span>Sponsored by A.C. Harvey\'s Screen Printing\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Stage Field\r\nEvent Details: Play starts at 9 a.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament\r\n</span>Sponsored by Plair Enterprises Inc.\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Seawall\r\nEvent Details: Free; 10 a.m.-noon; ages 12 and under only; bring your own rod, reel and tackle; bait provided\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Sponsor’s Expo\r\n</span>Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion\r\nEvent Details: Free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Shrimp Boat Tours\r\n</span>Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Seawall\r\nEvent Details: Free; noon-4 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Ski Show\r\n</span>Sponsored by Sports Clips\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Free; 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">* Concert in the Park\r\n</span>Sponsored by New Country Bob 106.9\r\nHeadline Entertainment: Aaron Lewis\r\nOpening Entertainment: Jordan Rager\r\nAlso Appearing: Steel Rail Express\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $30, children under 5 free; gates open at 7 p.m.; show at 7:15 p.m.; no strollers, coolers, outside food or beverages or professional photography; no refunds\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sunday, July 16</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">River Rally\r\n</span>Sponsored by Butler Marine of Charleston\r\nLocation: Local Waters\r\nEvent Details: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Children\'s Day\r\n</span>Sponsored by Coastal Orthodontics\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Free; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; games, activities, shows, bounce house,prizes\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Shrimp Boat Tours\r\n</span>Sponsored by Sea Eagle Market\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Seawall\r\nEvent Details: Free; noon-4 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Teen Dance\r\n</span>Sponsored by John 3:16 Project\r\nEntertainment: DJ Donna\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $10 | 6-9 p.m.; no entry after 8 p.m.; no re-entry allowed; ages 13-17; ID required; clutch purses only (6-by-9 inches); no refunds; no outside food, beverages or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Monday, July 17</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">* Motown Monday\r\n</span>Sponsored by A&amp;R Dock Builders, McElveen Bail Bonding and Lime Lite Salon\r\nEntertainment: Deas Guyz\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $15, children under 5 free; gates open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; no refunds; no outside food, beverages or coolers&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tuesday, July 18</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Hometown Tuesday\r\n</span>Sponsored by Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce\r\nHeadline Entertainment: Bootless\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Free; gates open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; no outside food, beverages or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Wednesday, July 19</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Talent Show\r\n</span>Sponsored by McDonald\'s\r\nHosted by: The Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $10 or free with official 2017 62nd Annual Water Festival T-shirt, children under 5 free; gates open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; no refunds; no outside food, beverages, or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Thursday, July 20</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Lowcountry Supper\r\n</span>Sponsored by WastePro USA\r\nHeadline Entertainment: Broke Locals\r\nOpening Entertainment: Eric Daubert\r\nSpecial Guest Performance: Candice Glover\r\nFeaturing: The Whistlers\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $15, children under 5 free; gates open at 6 p.m.; supper served 6-7:30 p.m.; no refunds; no outside food, beverages or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Friday, July 21</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Bed Race\r\n</span>Sponsored by Lohr Plumbing\r\nLocation: Corner of Bay &amp; Harrington\r\nEvent Details: $25 entry per team; 4:30 p.m. check-in, 5 p.m. start time; same day registration based on space availability\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">* River Dance\r\n</span>Sponsored by City Electric Supply\r\nEntertainment: The Band Punch\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $15; gates open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; must be 18 or older with valid ID; no refunds; no outside food, beverages, coolers or strollers&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Saturday, July 22</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market\r\n</span>Location: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Water Festival Grand Parade\r\n</span>Sponsored by Moss, Kuhn &amp; Fleming\r\nOrganized by: The Beaufort Lions Club\r\nLocation: Downtown Beaufort\r\nEvent Details: Free; 10 a.m.-noon\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Non-Profit Expo\r\n</span>Location: Waterfront Park Pavilion\r\nEvent Details: Free; noon-4 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Air Show\r\n</span>Sponsored by Executive Flight Training\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Free; 1-4 p.m.; stunt planes, U.S. Coast Guard Search &amp; Rescue demo\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Commodore\'s Ball\r\n</span>Sponsored by Mike\'s Marine Repair\r\nEntertainment: The New Royals\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $10, children under 5 free; gates open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; no refunds; no outside food, beverages or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Sunday, July 23</b></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #2a2ead;\">Festival Arts &amp; 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(32880, 4, '2017-07-20 07:55:46', '2017-07-20 11:55:46', '<b>Percussionists are&nbsp;</b><b>invited to join group</b>\r\n\r\nA group of local percussion lovers who enjoy the impromptu experience that a drum circle brings are inviting others to join in.\r\n\r\nGatherings are twice monthly, indoors in the summer and outdoors in the cooler months. All are welcome to this family friendly, free event.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo experience necessary.\r\n\r\nParticipants should bring some water and any non-electronic drum or other percussion instrument. Even an empty spackle bucket will do.\r\n\r\nThe events will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays on July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort, 178 Sams Point Road, Lady\'s Island.\r\n\r\nVisit the \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle\" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact Jane at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.\r\n\r\n<b>Girls Night Out coming to </b><b>Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road.\r\n\r\n<b>Children invited to&nbsp;</b><b>Gospel explosion</b>\r\n\r\nA Back To School Gospel Explosion will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Healing Revival Deliverance Center at 21 Outreach Lane in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages are invited and the theme is “You are God’s Special Treasure,” with the scripture of St. John 3:16.\r\n\r\n<b>Taxpayer information&nbsp;</b><b>topic at workshop</b>\r\n\r\nA Stand4Land Taxpayer Empowerment Workshop, sponsored by the ongoing Help Save Gullah Geechee Land Campaign, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29.\r\n\r\nThis event is sponsored by the nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network.\r\n\r\nThis free educational/community outreach workshop is designed to educate South Carolina taxpayers of all races about methods of avoiding the loss of their property through delinquent tax sales, family land disputes and mortgage foreclosures, etc.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at St. John\'s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady\'s Island Drive, Lady\'s Island. Pastor P. Shannon Mullen and the congregation of St. John\'s are hosting the event. Lunch will be provided at no cost.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeating for the event is limited. To reserve a space, and for more information, contact Theresa White at 843-592-6076, or via email: t.white@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Five days, five years&nbsp;</b><b>in history at camp</b>\r\n\r\nFive important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 31-Aug. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camp, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, is open to children ages 8 to 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in 1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.\r\n\r\nThe camp will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost per child is $75 for HBF family members and $85 per child for non-HBF members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Charities to&nbsp;</b><b>hold summer event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Charities will hold an inaugural Summer Soak Down event for the children of Beaufort from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at The Green at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nThere will be a Kids Zone for ages 2-12 with a water slide, “fair” food, water games and hot dogs. Ages 13 and up can enjoy a concert by Steel Rails Express. Ala cart food and beverages will be offered by Jason Dangerfield and Lee Distributors.\r\n\r\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Visit www.beaufortcharities.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Y to hold ‘70s theme&nbsp;</b><b>morning of exercise</b>\r\n\r\nCan ya dig it? Boogie over to the Y from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, for a far out morning sweatin’ in groovy ‘70s disco themed group exercise classes.\r\n\r\nThere will be kickboxing, Zumba, Poundfit, spin, yoga, Tabata and more. This event is to raise money for the Y annual scholarship campaign. Cyclers should reserve a bike at the front desk prior to Aug. 26.\r\n\r\nThis event is open to the public. There is a $10 minimum fee to participate and donations are appreciated.\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall 843-522-9622 or visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com.', 'What To Do the week of July 20th-26th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-20th-26th', '', '', '2017-07-20 07:55:46', '2017-07-20 11:55:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32880', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32882, 4, '2017-07-20 07:56:53', '2017-07-20 11:56:53', '<h3>By Richard Eckstrom</h3>\r\nSouth Carolina has had a remarkable presence in the national spotlight lately:\r\n\r\n• For a few months, the national titles in three major college sports belonged to S.C. teams – the outgoing champion Coastal Carolina Chanticleer baseball team as well as the reigning champion Clemson football and USC women’s basketball teams. And the USC men’s basketball program certainly gave fans a thrilling ride, making it to the Final Four for the first time ever.\r\n\r\n• Debbie Antonelli, a Mount Pleasant resident and one of the nation’s top television basketball analysts, made national news when she was chosen as a commentator for this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. She’s the first woman to call the tournament since 1995.\r\n\r\n• In April, S.C. native and former USC golfer Wesley Bryan won his first PGA Tour victory at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, securing a spot in the 2018 Masters. In his rise to prominence in the sport, he joins fellow South Carolinian and former Coastal Carolina golfer Dustin Johnson, currently ranked No. 1 in the world.\r\n\r\n• Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow briefly played baseball for the Class A minor league Columbia Fireflies. In his very first at-bat in April, he hit a home run, making the night’s highlight reels and bringing a rare level of exposure to the second-year Fireflies team.\r\n\r\n• In May, golfers from four S.C. colleges – Furman, College of Charleston, Clemson and USC – represented S.C. in the NCAA Division Women’s Golf Championships. Only California, which has five times as many schools as our state, had a larger presence at the tournament.\r\n\r\n• In June, proud South Carolinian Darius Rucker celebrated his eighth No. 1 hit as a country performer.\r\n\r\n• South Carolinians are leaving their mark on national politics, with three of our own occupying positions of tremendous influence in federal government: Nikki Haley as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mick Mulvaney as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, and Congressman Trey Gowdy as chairman of the all-important House Oversight Committee.\r\n\r\nBeyond headlines, there’s much value in seeing our home state represented on the national stage. It’s a source of pride, a boost in our shared self-image, a reminder of what’s possible. When people with whom we share a common bond achieve great things, it can inspire us to set high standards for ourselves.\r\n\r\nI can remember a time, not long ago at all, when we were frequently told how outsiders looked down their noses at South Carolina. Political figures often spoke of needing to work to \"change the perception” of our state. But if occupying the limelight is a measure of stature, I’d say South Carolina has much to be proud of – and much to be envied.\r\n\r\n<i>Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state’s comptroller.</i>', 'S.C. in the national spotlight', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 's-c-in-the-national-spotlight', '', '', '2017-07-20 07:56:53', '2017-07-20 11:56:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32882', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32884, 4, '2017-07-20 07:58:42', '2017-07-20 11:58:42', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>FISHING</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Tagged fish makes&nbsp;</b><b>angler\'s heart sink</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fishing-july-20.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32885\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32885\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fishing-july-20.png\" alt=\"fishing july 20\" width=\"548\" height=\"365\"></a>\r\n\r\nWhen Larry Youngblood of Walterboro landed a slot-sized redfish in Rantowles Creek recently, his excitement quickly waned when he noticed a tag protruding from the fish’s body.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe feared it was a CCA South Carolina STAR tag, which is good for a free Sea Hunt boat, but only for anglers who are registered for the summer-long tournament.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd Youngblood, who had been planning to register for the STAR, had failed to do so before his week-long trip to the coast. He dreaded the thought of this being one of the STAR tags. Luckily for him, the tag turned out to be from a Charleston fishing guide who tagged the fish in May.\r\n\r\nWith that fish in the cooler, Youngblood did what he’d been meaning to do since Memorial Day. He pulled out his cell phone, went to ccasouthcarolina.com, and signed up for the STAR.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first two CCA South Carolina members who are registered and catch redfish with an appropriate tag can win one of two Sea Hunt BX 22 BR Bay Boats equipped with a Yamaha 150 and a Wesco aluminum trailer. Each boat package is valued at over $40,000.\r\n\r\nThe tournament began on Memorial Day and runs through Labor Day. So far, no one has claimed either of the boats. If no registered angler catches one of the 48 tagged redfish that were caught, tagged and released by CCA South Carolina members earlier this year, one lucky winner will be drawn from the list of anglers who have signed up for the tournament.\r\n\r\nTo participate in this tournament, you must be a member of CCA and register for the tournament. Visit membership.joincca.org/web/Online/Star_Home.aspx.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>SOCCER</b></span></p>\r\n<b>County Football Club&nbsp;</b><b>defeats Lake Norman&nbsp;</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32886\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Beaufort-County-FC.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32886\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32886\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Beaufort-County-FC.jpg\" alt=\"Shown here is the Beaufort County Football Club. Photo provided.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"872\"></a> Shown here is the Beaufort County Football Club. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Football Club beat Lake Norman Eclipse 4-1 in a Women\'s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) game on July 8.\r\n\r\nAshley Green, Carson Schoeppe and Brooke Standard all scored goals for the Beaufort County Football Club in the victory over Lake Norman Eclipse.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Football Club is a soccer program based in Hilton Head Island. The Beaufort County Football Club has teams in several different age groups and a squad competing in the Women\'s Premier Soccer League, the largest women\'s soccer league in the world.\r\n\r\nThe 2017 season is Beaufort County\'s inaugural season at the WPSL level. Beaufort County is a member of The Carolinas Conference, along with several well-established franchises. Beaufort County plays its home matches at Hilton Head Preparatory School in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. Several members of the current squad have played in and won the National W-20 league.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>GOLF</b></span></p>\r\n<b>Sanctuary Golf Club&nbsp;</b><b>hosting 9 \'N Dine</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sanctuary Golf Club is hosting 9 \'N Dine every other Friday through September.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe 9 \'N Dine dates are set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 14 and 28, Aug. 11 and 25 and Sept. 8 and 22. The Sanctuary Golf Club is hosting a Ladies Clinic from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday. The clinic is open to members and nonmembers.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more information on any upcoming events at Sanctuary Golf Club, call 843-524-0300.', 'Sports briefs for July 20th-26th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-for-july-20th-26th', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:21:07', '2017-07-20 12:21:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32884', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32888, 4, '2017-07-20 08:02:30', '2017-07-20 12:02:30', '<h3>By Janet Gresham</h3>\r\nThere has been a general slowdown in home sales across the country, and this cannot be blamed on negative economic news. Unemployment remains low and wage growth, though nothing to overly celebrate, has held steady or increased for several years in a row.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere is strong demand for home buying, emphasized by higher prices and multiple offers on homes for sale in many submarkets. As has been the case for month after month – and now year after year – low inventory is the primary culprit in Beaufort County for any sales malaise rather than lack of offers.\r\n\r\nNew Listings were down 6.0 percent to 250.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPending Sales increased 6.2 percent to 240.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInventory grew 0.8 percent to 1,005 units.\r\n\r\nPrices were still soft as Median Sales Price was down 1.0 percent to $196,000.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDays on Market decreased 25.9 percent to 80 days.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMonths Supply of Inventory was up 1.8 percent to 5.6 months, indicating that supply increased relative to demand.\r\n\r\nWith job creation increasing and mortgage rates remaining low, the pull toward homeownership is expected to continue. Yet housing starts have been drifting lower, and some are beginning to worry that a more serious housing shortage could be in the cards if new construction and building permit applications continue to come in lower in year-over-year comparisons while demand remains high.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHomebuilder confidence suggests otherwise, so predictions of a gloomy future should be curbed for the time being.\r\n\r\n<i>Janet Gresham is the CEO of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors and the Beaufort Multiple Listing Service Inc.</i>', 'Low inventory to blame for malaise', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'low-inventory-to-blame-for-malaise', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:02:30', '2017-07-20 12:02:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32888', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32890, 4, '2017-07-20 08:05:24', '2017-07-20 12:05:24', '<b>Ridgeland man jumps&nbsp;</b><b>off Intracoastal bridge</b>\r\n\r\nJust after noon on June 12, a man jumped off of the eastbound Hilton Head Island Bridge into the Intracoastal Waterway and swam ashore to C.C. Haigh landing.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA passing motorist called 911 and deputies responded.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe man, identified as Kenneth Nusser, 47, of Ridgeland, was found by deputies walking out of a nearby wooded area.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNusser was treated by Emergency Medical Services for minor injuries and was released into the custody of deputies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe was arrested and charged with violating Beaufort County Ordinance \"jumping or diving from bridges and piers.”\r\n\r\nHe was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Vehicle found in&nbsp;</b><b>marsh on St. Helena</b>\r\n\r\nAt approximately 7:45 a.m. on July 15, the Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office responded to a vehicle in the marsh near Bermuda Bluff in St. Helena.\r\n\r\nA search of the vehicle and area was conducted and no one was located.\r\n\r\nEfforts to recover the vehicle were being made and the investigation is ongoing.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information in reference to this vehicle and the circumstances of this incident is asked to contact Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777.\r\n\r\n<b>Firefighters extinguish </b><b>mobile home fire</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a report of a mobile home fire early July 13.\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters from the Habersham fire station responded to a report of a house fire on Staffwood just after 1 a.m. Initial reports stated that there was a possible explosion at the home and an elderly disabled man was still inside.\r\n\r\nThey arrived to find a mobile home with fire underneath and spreading. All residents, including young teenagers, were able to get out of the home. A Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office officer had arrived prior to the firefighters and entered the smoky home to confirm there were no occupants still inside.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters were able to extinguish the fire underneath the home before it spread inside. After using thermal imaging to confirm the fire was out and had not spread into the floor or walls, and after assisting in removing smoke from the home, the family was able to return.\r\n\r\nNo injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.\r\n\r\n<b>One person injured in&nbsp;</b><b>4-car wreck on bridge</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bridge.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32891\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32891\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bridge.jpg\" alt=\"bridge\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident July 10 on the Broad River Bridge resulting in one injury and traffic delays, and also assisted another driver in a separate incident who was suffering a medical emergency.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on the Broad River Bridge just before 2 p.m. They arrived on the scene to a four-vehicle accident in the eastbound lane of the Broad River Bridge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThree of the vehicles suffered damages. Burton firefighters assisted one occupant who was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraffic on the Broad River Bridge was delayed for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the injured occupant and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring this accident Burton firefighters were also responding to a reported motor vehicle accident on Savannah Highway. Firefighters arrived and instead found a driver who had sustained a flat tire while pulling to the side of the road during a medical emergency.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe driver was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital and firefighters remained on the scene and changed the tire so a friend could drive the vehicle home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District has responded to over 170 motor vehicle accidents and over 1,081 medical emergencies so far in 2017. Four of those motor vehicle accidents occurred on the Broad River Bridge.\r\n\r\n<b>Vapor cigarette believed&nbsp;</b><b>to be cause of vehicle fire</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/vapor.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32894\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32894\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/vapor.jpg\" alt=\"vapor\" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\"></a>\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire on Robert Smalls Parkway on July 9 which is believed to have been caused by a vapor cigarette.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District was dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire in Port Royal on Robert Smalls Parkway between Castle Rock Road and Broad River Boulevard. They were on the scene in less than 4 minutes and found smoke and flames coming from a passenger vehicle on the side of the road. Firefighters extinguished the fire in 6 minutes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhile the fire remains under investigation, the male driver stated his vapor cigarette became hot and fell under the seat, causing the fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis area of Port Royal is protected by the Burton Fire District through a contract with the town of Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNo injuries were reported and two lanes of Robert Smalls heading west were blocked for approximately 15 minutes and further delayed for over 30 minutes while firefighters extinguished the fire and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>$11,000 spend on&nbsp;</b><b>fraudulent credit card</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/credit1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32892\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32892\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/credit1.jpg\" alt=\"credit1\" width=\"199\" height=\"240\"></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/credit2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32893\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32893\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/credit2.jpg\" alt=\"credit2\" width=\"199\" height=\"240\"></a>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate the pictured individuals who they say used a cloned credit card at multiple locations in Beaufort County between April 11 and June 5.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe victim was still in possession of his card at the time the transactions occurred, which total more than $11,000.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information can contact Cpl. 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(32896, 4, '2017-07-20 08:06:35', '2017-07-20 12:06:35', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThere are numerous reports out today stating that seniors can stimulate their brains by completing crossword puzzles and playing games. These are called mental workouts and they push people to challenge themselves.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHowever, it has come to my attention that I will never have to do another crossword puzzle again to keep my brain functioning.&nbsp; All I have to do is drive a rental car, go into a new restaurant or use a public restroom. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLet me explain.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt happened recently with a rental car. Instead of a normal key, I was given a key fob. All I had to do was push a button to get the car started. Right away, I knew I would have to figure out where everything was in the car.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe radio was placed nicely in the dashboard as normal, however, the controls were on a panel between my driver’s seat and the passenger seat. That meant instead of glancing straight ahead to change the station, I would have to look down at buttons and figure out how to change the station. I challenged myself to set it up before I left the parking lot.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrossword puzzle question: “What is a ten- letter word for frustrated?”\r\n\r\nAnswer: “Grrrrrrrrr!”\r\n\r\nThen as I was driving away a voice said, “In one half mile take a left on Beach Road.” Oh dear, it was a navigation system. And she was talking over my newly programmed radio station giving me the weather update at precisely the same time. I pulled over and discovered the button controlling my radio, also had a NAV control switch. I shut her off. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrossword puzzle question: “What is a three-letter word for navigational system?” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnswer: “Map.”\r\n\r\nNext a stop is at a restaurant for lunch. There was obviously an automatic door, I know because it said, “automatic door.” But the question was: Do I walk right up to it and wait, or is there a button to push? Can I just push the door open? &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen there are the public restrooms. Are you familiar with those sinks where you are not sure if you are just supposed to stick your hands under the faucet for water or are you supposed to push a button? Same problem with the soap dispensers? And do not get me started on those air machines where you stick your hands in and watch as your skin starts to flap.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you can forget about the crossword puzzles. We now live in a world where automatic machines challenge us every day. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt this rate, my body will run out way before my mind.', 'Who needs crosswords puzzles to stay sharp?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'who-needs-crosswords-puzzles-to-stay-sharp', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:06:35', '2017-07-20 12:06:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32896', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32898, 4, '2017-07-20 08:08:16', '2017-07-20 12:08:16', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;American Legion Beaufort Post 9 is striving to promote both patriotism and businesses in the Beaufort area by calling attention to those that proudly display the U.S. flag at their location. Post 9 presents those enterprises with a framed certificate thanking them. Here, Post 9 commander Chuck Lurey thanks Mary Mack of Red Piano Too Art Gallery for displaying our nation\'s flag.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32902\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/walmart.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32902\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32902\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/walmart.jpg\" alt=\"Walmart on Robert Smalls Parkway celebrated its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30. Walmart recently made the following renovations to their store: electronics of the future, updated produce and bakery, new gluten-free category in grocery, new registers on the front checkouts, new seasonal and celebrations center and new state-of-the-art tools in hardware. Photo provided.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"></a> Walmart on Robert Smalls Parkway celebrated its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30. Walmart recently made the following renovations to their store: electronics of the future, updated produce and bakery, new gluten-free category in grocery, new registers on the front checkouts, new seasonal and celebrations center and new state-of-the-art tools in hardware. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32899\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/covert.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32899\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32899\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/covert.jpg\" alt=\"Covert Aire celebrated their 10th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 7. The staff of Covert Aire launched a July Random Acts of Kindness campaign throughout the Lowcountry. They commemorated their 10th anniversary by showing appreciation to the community at large who has helped build the company into what it is today. Mike Covert as well as other staff members plan to perform 10 random acts of kindness in the month of July, one for each year of business.\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\"></a> Covert Aire celebrated their 10th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 7. The staff of Covert Aire launched a July Random Acts of Kindness campaign throughout the Lowcountry. They commemorated their 10th anniversary by showing appreciation to the community at large who has helped build the company into what it is today. Mike Covert as well as other staff members plan to perform 10 random acts of kindness in the month of July, one for each year of business.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32900\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/outback.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32900\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32900\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/outback.jpg\" alt=\"Outback Steakhouse celebrated its recent exterior renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 5. Photo provided.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"></a> Outback Steakhouse celebrated its recent exterior renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 5. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>Businesses being&nbsp;</b><b>warned about scams</b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) to warn businesses about fake email requests.\r\n\r\nThese requests often come from individuals posing as the company’s CEO or other executive and can result in the loss of vast amounts of money and sensitive personal identifying information. Through the joint effort, approximately 43,000 South Carolina businesses were provided tips on how to guard their company from falling victim to the CEO imposter scams.\r\n\r\n“We are thankful to DEW for partnering with us to bring this valuable information to the businesses,” said SCDCA Administrator Carri Grube Lybarker. “By implementing the simple tips in the alert, businesses can better protect their assets, including personal information of customers.”\r\n\r\nAnyone can view the scam alert in its entirety by visiting www.consumer.sc.gov. For more information on other types of business scams, visit SCDCA’s Spotlight. To report a scam, call 844-835-5322 or visit SCDCA’s website and click Report a Scam.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs aims to protect consumers from inequities in the marketplace through advocacy, complaint mediation, enforcement and education. To file a complaint or get information on consumer issues, visitwww.consumer.sc.gov or call toll-free, 800-922-1594.', 'Business briefs for July 20th-26th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-for-july-20th-26th', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:09:05', '2017-07-20 12:09:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32898', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32900, 4, '2017-07-20 08:07:15', '2017-07-20 12:07:15', '', 'outback', 'Outback Steakhouse celebrated its recent exterior renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 5. Photo provided.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'outback', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:08:02', '2017-07-20 12:08:02', '', 32898, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/outback.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(32902, 4, '2017-07-20 08:07:21', '2017-07-20 12:07:21', '', 'walmart', 'Walmart on Robert Smalls Parkway celebrated its recent renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30. Walmart recently made the following renovations to their store: electronics of the future, updated produce and bakery, new gluten-free category in grocery, new registers on the front checkouts, new seasonal and celebrations center and new state-of-the-art tools in hardware. Photo provided.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'walmart', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:07:58', '2017-07-20 12:07:58', '', 32898, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/walmart.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(32905, 4, '2017-07-20 08:10:15', '2017-07-20 12:10:15', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BAA-Meeting.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32906\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32906\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BAA-Meeting.jpeg\" alt=\"BAA Meeting\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\"></a>Members of the Beaufort Art Association installed new officers at their installation luncheon at the Golden Corral on June 14. Pictured from left are: Larry Kay, board member; Vicki Dobrinsky, satellite chair; Kim Painter, gallery chair; Joyce Ryzner, vice president; Ron Ledlow, president; Marilee Sartori, recording secretary; Lynne Morgan, membership chair; John Kenney, treasurer; Phyllis Seas, corresponding secretary; and Dee Ledlow and Renee Levin, board members. Chartered in 1957, the Beaufort Art Association is a tax-exempt membership organization. Currently, about 175 local artists belong, with about 65 of them exhibiting their work in the gallery. Visit www.beaufortartassociation.com or call 843-521-4444. Photo provided.', 'BAA installs new officers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baa-installs-new-officers', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:10:15', '2017-07-20 12:10:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32908, 4, '2017-07-20 08:12:44', '2017-07-20 12:12:44', '<em>Pictured are Pfc. Ambar N. Zaiek Parades, Dominican Republic; Pfc. Dulce F. Manriquez, Mexico; Pvt. Annalice M. Daley, Jamaica; Pvt. Julian R. Torres, Peru; Pfc. Serdjhy Leger, Haiti; Pfc. Dang H. Doung, Vietnam; Pfc. Daniel A. Guzman, Dominican Republic; Pvt. Kervin Stcyr, Haiti; Pvt. Jhonatan A. Velarde, Ecuador; Pvt. Jean Malhado, Brazil; Pvt. Yongchang Gao, China; Pvt. Khalid M. Ngwegwe, Tanzania; Pvt. Daniel Ramirez Rodriguez, Mexico; Pvt. Juan C. Rosales Guerin, Mexico; Pvt. Carlos L. Espana Palencia, Guatemala; Pvt. Waylon F. LaFrance, Canada; Pfc. Rodrigo M. Malpartida, Peru; Pvt. Zetian Ni, China; and Pfc. Ariel Castillo, Cuba. Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Bavastro.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>New recruits earn&nbsp;</b><b>U.S. citizenship</b>\r\n\r\nEarning the title Marine can also help non-U.S. citizens earn the rights and privileges of citizenship. Recently, 19 new Marines, at left, took the Oath of Allegiance and became naturalized U.S. citizens.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“United States citizenship is the greatest honor we grant (at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services),” said Brenda Washington, of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. “For these Marines, today\'s naturalization ceremony represents their final step in their journey to American citizenship.”\r\n\r\n<b>Parris Island Museum&nbsp;</b><b>open to public</b>\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to explore the Parris Island Museum, which showcases the legacy of the United States Marine Corps and the history of Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe Parris Island Museum features thousands of artifacts, images and other materials that illustrate the history of Port Royal and Parris Island, from early Native American inhabitants of Port Royal to the modern Marines.\r\n\r\nThe 10,000-square-foot museum is located on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe exhibits focus primarily on the traditions of the Marine Corps.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAlongside Marine Corps history, there are exhibits devoted to the Charlesfort-Santa Elena National Historic Landmark, site of French and Spanish colonies on Parris Island between 1562 and 1587.\r\n\r\nThe museum is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Family and Graduation Days. Holiday closures include New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is free.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Parris Island Museum, visit parrisislandmuseum.com or call 843-228-2951.', 'Military news briefs July 20th-26th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'military-news-briefs-july-20th-26th', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:12:44', '2017-07-20 12:12:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32908', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32911, 4, '2017-07-20 08:16:57', '2017-07-20 12:16:57', 'The funeral service for my mother-in-law, Peggy Sanford Peyton, was held last week.\r\n\r\nI’m certain there are a lot of guys who in their private-most thoughts have been good with seeing their mothers-in-law put 6-feet under, especially in those cases where in her later years the mother-in-law had moved in.\r\n\r\nI’m not one of them.\r\n\r\nIn the course of the recent services and receptions and other gatherings since Peg’s (we called her “Peg”) passing, I’ve been asked about how it was to live with her.\r\n\r\nHere’s the secret to her success.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPeg spent a couple of years as a single woman in New York at the Juilliard School during World War II, and four years as a single American woman completing her schooling in Paris in the years immediately after World War II. She didn’t speak much about those years, but I suspect she saw a lot of life at a crucial time in her life then. Being a sophisticated person means a lot more than knowing which dress or necktie to wear, when to pick up which fork, the difference between prosecco and rococo and Chopin and Cezanne. It also means having seen situations that look good go bad, and finding to your surprise things that start badly that end up well.\r\n\r\nThat was Peg. A sophisticated woman, she had seen too much to be caught off-base. She was devotedly non-judgmental.\r\n\r\nWhat she wanted from life was just, well … life. Peg loved parties because she loved action. That’s what brought the glint to the eye.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere’s more.\r\n\r\nAs a grandmother, she understood that her children and their spouses were already fully-baked. So she concentrated on her grandchildren, of which as her years increased she had many. In this pursuit Peg had one speed only: full blast positive. In her eyes her grandchildren could do no wrong. One sobbing in wet pants and diapers, the other caked in mud and spitting mad, these were the very best children in the firmament.\r\n\r\nThere’s more.\r\n\r\nPeg pitched in. Even when you knew she hurt (and she would never say she did) she would clear tables, fold laundry, put things right. It was easy to say to her with utter sincerity that she’d put in her time raising four children, that now it was time for her to rest and for the children and the grandchildren to pick up the slack. It didn’t matter. If there was something to be done, Peg was on it. But she never kept score the way some people — especially children — do. It was never “Well I just emptied the dishwasher, so how about you feed the dogs.”\r\n\r\nNot once.\r\n\r\nThen there was the piano. When it comes to live-in grandparents, war heroes should occasionally tell war stories, ballplayers should when the time’s right play ball with the kids, great cooks should from time to time show the uninitiated around the kitchen, and musicians should in moderation play their favorite music. A concert pianist, Peg could knock out Chopin, Bach, Mozart and Rachmaninoff tunes right up to the end. If her memory sometimes let her down, her piano never did.\r\n\r\nWe’re the worse for your leaving us, Peg. But there’s a coming home party and a bunch of your long-lost pals awaiting you where you’re going.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</i>', 'How to be a great mother-in-law', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-be-a-great-mother-in-law', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:16:57', '2017-07-20 12:16:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32911', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32913, 4, '2017-07-20 08:18:48', '2017-07-20 12:18:48', '<b>American Legion&nbsp;</b><b>awards scholarships</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32914\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"414\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/harper.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32914\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32914\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/harper.png\" alt=\"Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey presents Luke Harper, a 2017 graduate of Beaufort Academy, with his educational scholarship. Harper will be attending USC.\" width=\"414\" height=\"321\"></a> Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey presents Luke Harper, a 2017 graduate of Beaufort Academy, with his educational scholarship. Harper will be attending USC.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32915\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"357\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/floyd.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32915\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32915\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/floyd.png\" alt=\"Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey presents John Cole Floyd, a 2017 graduate of the Community Bible Church Christian Academy, with his educational scholarship. Floyd will be attending North Greenville University. \" width=\"357\" height=\"378\"></a> Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey presents John Cole Floyd, a 2017 graduate of the Community Bible Church Christian Academy, with his educational scholarship. Floyd will be attending North Greenville University.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAmerican Legion Beaufort Post 9 is encouraging educational excellence and good citizenship with the award of scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be attending universities this fall. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nLuke Harper and John Cole Floyd were selected to receive scholarships in 2017.\r\n\r\n<b>Bridges Prep students&nbsp;</b><b>continue studies at camps</b>\r\n\r\nWhile most students are enjoying a summer away from classes, more than a dozen Bridges Prep students are expanding their international connections and leadership skills at two New England camps in July.\r\n\r\nEight students, a guidance counselor and Bridges Prep’s new Upper School principal, Chris Wilson, traveled to Maine in mid-July.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere they attended a Leadership Camp at Colby College, followed by tours of historic Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and New York City.\r\n\r\nThey were working on their leadership skills alongside students from China, Greece and Maine, Bridges Prep Head of School Dr. Nick Ithomitis said.\r\n\r\nThe following week, a second group of eight Bridges Prep students and two staff members traveled to Maine for a YMCA Camp where they partnered with students from China.\r\n\r\nAlso this month, Bridges Prep families will host several students from China as they visit Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“It is so important for young people to understand and appreciate that the world is bigger than Beaufort, bigger than South Carolina and, as great a nation as we are, it’s an international economy now,” Ithomitis said. “International study and making connections to students from other countries is an essential part of the Bridges Prep experience.”\r\n\r\nThe international study, Bridges’ emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), its commitment to the Paideia teaching and learning method, and overall high student achievement and growth in achievement combined in Spring 2017 to earn the school the State Charter School District’s highest award. As a School of Distinction, Bridges Prep also was named one of the top three state charter schools in South Carolina in May.\r\n\r\n“We take pride in helping our students achieve, and offering these international study trips is one more avenue to education,” Bridges board Chair Dee Matthews said. “At the same time, we are expanding our high school curriculum and will be encouraging our students to try more rigorous and challenging courses.”\r\n\r\nIn November, 17 students and eight staff and parents will tour Greece for about 12 days and visit Bridges’ partner school in Thessaloniki. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn April 2018, school leaders hope to send another group of students to China. Other international study trips include Italy and possibly Portugal in 2018-2019.\r\n\r\nBridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown steadily with almost 600 students enrolled in K-9 this year. For the 2017-2018 school year, Bridges Prep will expand to 10th grade and in two years will be a full-service K-12 state charter school.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit www.bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.\r\n\r\n<b>Local students produce&nbsp;</b><b>educational games</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32916\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3264\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Education-Station-Launch.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32916\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32916\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Education-Station-Launch.jpg\" alt=\"The Education Station at the Santa Elena History Center has unique digital games created by students. Photo provided.\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\"></a> The Education Station at the Santa Elena History Center has unique digital games created by students. Photo provided.[/caption]\r\n\r\nA convergence of three local institutions – one with college coursework focused on local history, one a local business that supports educational initiatives, and one a new history center seeking dynamic ways to tell a story – have led to the establishment of the Education Station, sponsored by Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort, at the Santa Elena History Center.\r\n\r\nProfessor Dr. Brian Canada, of the University of South Carolina Beaufort, challenged his students to create programming projects with a Santa Elena theme in mind. This resulted in unique digital games developed around many aspects of Santa Elena, the Spanish settlement of 1566 on Port Royal Sound.\r\n\r\n“From building puzzles of old maps to racing in ships across the Atlantic and conducting commerce throughout the village – the variety and quality of games produced by local students, about local history, is very impressive,” said Megan Meyer, director of the Santa Elena History Center.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We’re so grateful that the team at Kinghorn Insurance believed in this project and made it possible. Furthermore, we are grateful to Dr. Canada and USCB students for contributing one-of-a-kind games to share with the public.”\r\n\r\nThese games are available for children of all ages to enjoy during their visit to the Santa Elena History Center, adding to the menu of child-friendly resources and showcasing the work by USCB students in a public institution. Due to success of this project, Canada will continue with future classes, allowing the inventory of games in the Education Station to remain dynamic.\r\n\r\n\"Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort is honored and proud to partner with Santa Elena and USCB to help promote education for youth in the community,\" states a release. \"This partnership will provide an opportunity to better understand the rich history, culture, significance and beauty of the Lowcountry. Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort would also like to thank the many individuals that have donated time, talent and money to develop the Santa Elena Foundation as it truly has become a gem of Beaufort.\"\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the Santa Elena History Center, visit santa-elena.org.', 'School briefs for July 20th-26th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-briefs-for-july-20th-26th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:38', '2018-07-12 14:58:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32919, 4, '2017-07-20 08:20:08', '2017-07-20 12:20:08', 'When his daughter was looking at colleges, Dan Prebish, director of Life Event Services at Wells Fargo Advisors, approached things a little differently than many parents.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe raised the issue of college finances while on college tours, asking tour guides questions such as, “How much do you budget for meals outside of the dorm?” and \"Where is the nearest ATM?”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPrebish found that sprinkling in financial questions provided an opportunity to get his daughter thinking about more than just the school’s curriculum, sporting events and Greek life.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDinner conversations about schools she was applying to often featured discussions of scholarships. It was a strategy designed to help sensitize his daughter, Lydia, now 19 and a college freshman, to managing money.\r\n\r\nTracy Green, Tax and Financial Planning specialist at Wells Fargo Advisors, said money management is the most important lesson you can teach your children, because “they\'ll need that in their college years and beyond.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGreen, along with Prebish and his wife, Anne, share some tips for parents to help prepare their children for the challenges that lie ahead when they’re living independently as college students.\r\n\r\nTip 1: Discuss tuition and responsibility: Green said that before even applying to college, parents need to talk with their child about what type of school is within the parents’ budget and what portion, if any, the child will be responsible for covering.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Everyone needs to know up front what they’re going to be responsible for by the spring or summer before college,” she said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLydia Prebish, for example, pays for her own entertainment expenses, such as movies or meals at a restaurant with friends. She saved money from a summer job and also works on campus.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“I think it’s always valuable for kids to have work skills, whether you need the money or not,” said Prebish.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe independent source of income helps provide students a sense of satisfaction and self worth, he adds. Because Lydia works two four-hour shifts a week, it’s manageable for her. But Prebish said working, especially during the first semester as a student adjusts to college, may not be ideal for every student. Those who want to participate in many extracurricular activities or have a demanding curriculum may find it more difficult.\r\n\r\nTip 2: Focus on budget fundamentals: Anne Prebish said your children should learn the core concept of money, that is, understand how much money they have and know not to spend more than that.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We have to be careful not to assume our kids know these things,” she said. Both she and her husband say it makes sense for kids to have a job the summer before college so they can accumulate savings. But managing that money during the course of a six-month semester can be a challenge.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThey suggest sitting down with your child and dividing the total amount of money available by the months at school to determine a monthly budget.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The first semester is about learning and keeping track of how you’re spending your money,” Anne Prebish said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTip 3: Think about debit and credit cards: The Prebishes and Green agree that a debit card is a key way to help students manage money. Dan Prebish said it’s an easy way to pay for items such as books, while Green adds it has oversight value — parents can limit spending on the card to the checking account balance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe also suggests that parents get their child a secured credit card, where the parent fronts the cash deposit but the child is financially responsible for making on-time payments, as this is a way of helping the child establish a credit history without giving him or her free rein over a traditional credit card.\r\n\r\nTip 4: Don’t forget their health: Dan Prebish recommends verifying in advance what your insurance covers while your children are at college, specifically whether they’ll be covered for visits to a clinic on campus or whether the school requires that you purchase their health insurance.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake sure to schedule routine medical or dental appointments during summer or school breaks so that they don’t go by the wayside.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd he said, it’s essential for a child to have his or her own durable power of attorney authorizing a parent to make financial or legal decisions if the child is incapacitated. A durable power of attorney for healthcare is also recommended, since professionals aren’t authorized to share medical information with parents without explicit permission if the child is 18 or over.\r\n\r\nHe suggests scanning those documents onto the child’s phone and keeping a copy for yourself, so the documents are readily accessible. Green adds that doctor’s phone numbers and medical and insurance information should also be kept on the child’s phone.\r\n\r\nTip 5: Empower your children to ask for help: One suggestion Anne Prebish considers critical is to send the message to your college-aged children that just because they are adults living on their own, asking for a parent’s advice isn’t a sign of weakness.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Part of being an adult is realizing other people are there to help you,” she said. And parents shouldn’t think they’re hovering if they assist.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We have consistently been there giving our daughter our 2 cents and also letting her make choices,” Anne Prebish said.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThose discussions on college survival skills have helped their daughter transition well to her new environment.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“She was prepared for anything we could prepare her for,” she added.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP, financial advisor in Beaufort at 843-524-1114. Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the firm for completeness or accuracy.</i>', 'Here are 5 money tips for your college-aged child', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'here-are-5-money-tips-for-your-college-aged-child', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:20:08', '2017-07-20 12:20:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32919', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32921, 4, '2017-07-20 08:20:51', '2017-07-20 12:20:51', '<b>Mosquito spraying may&nbsp;</b><b>take place through July 21</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Mosquito Control may conduct aerial training, surveillance, and/or spray missions that may include the application of EPA-registered public health insecticides during daylight hours through Friday, July 21.\r\n\r\nIt uses low-flying aircraft and its aerial spraying is dependent upon ideal weather.&nbsp; It does not treat the salt marsh habitats for adult mosquitoes during these aerial operations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor additional information, call 843-255-5800.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort gets kudos&nbsp;</b><b>for foodie scene</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort has been lauded on another national list, this time for its food.\r\n\r\nUSA Today’s Go Escape magazine recently recognized Beaufort as one of the “Towns That Lives to Eat.”\r\n\r\n“Often described as the most beautiful town in the South, Beaufort, S.C., is surrounded by water,” states the article. “This Lowcountry island village perches halfway between Charleston and Savannah, Ga., where marshes glow golden at sunrise and sunset.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“While folks come for the history — Beaufort dates to before the American Revolution — the restaurants keep them satisfied. You’ll find shrimp and grits for breakfast, and a bounty of seafood at lunch and dinner.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Noteworthy spots include Wren, Breakwater and Saltus River Grill restaurants, all serving sea flavors with farm produce. On a drive out to tour St. Helena Island’s Penn Center, one of the first schools for freed slaves, stop by the Shrimp Shack for a shrimp burger.”\r\n\r\n<b>Herrmann named&nbsp;</b><b>Southeast director</b>\r\n\r\nThe March of Dimes announced that Erin Herrmann has been promoted to the position of executive director for the Southeast Market of the March of Dimes.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHerrmann joined the March of Dimes in 2009 as a community director, responsible for the March for Babies and Signature Chefs Auction events in Charleston.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUnder her direction, both events consistently grew in revenue and the Signature Chefs Auction became one of the top culinary events in the community. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“We are proud to have Erin in this important role in our organization. Her experience and passion for our mission will help us to achieve our goals, as well as to help give more babies a fighting chance at a healthy birth,” said Shannon Gilbert, Regional Vice President for the March of Dimes East Region.\r\n\r\nThe March of Dimes Southeast Market hosts March for Babies events in Beaufort, Charleston and Walterboro.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org.&nbsp;', 'News briefs for July 20th-26th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-for-july-20th-26th', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:20:51', '2017-07-20 12:20:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32921', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32924, 4, '2017-07-20 08:25:10', '2017-07-20 12:25:10', '<em>Photo above: Steven Terry, 5, strikes a pose with Marvel Comics’ Spiderman while Emily Terry takes their picture at Flashback Gear. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n<b>By Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nAfter the opening of the newest Marvel Comics’ Spiderman movie on July 8, Spiderman paid a visit to Flashback Gear, where scores of children had their pictures taken with him and feasted on blue and red cupcakes topped with chocolate spider webs.\r\n\r\nChris Mullen, owner of Flashback Gear on Scott Street, said he wanted to create some excitement regarding the new Spiderman movie and maybe generate more retail business at the same time at the free event.\r\n\r\n“It’s a character I always loved as a kid. I’ve been pretty giddy all week,” he said as the children lit up when they saw the super hero strike a pose.\r\n\r\nWith the help of one of his more athletic and limber employees, Adam Acher (Spiderman) dazzled the children with fluid moves and poses.\r\n\r\n“We’re kind of throwing a little party,” Mullen said of his event. “The cupcakes from Cuppity Cakes were perfect. We wanted to throw a cute little event that the kids could come to on a Saturday morning and have a good time.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32925\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2643\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES7824.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32925\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32925\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES7824.jpg\" alt=\"Marvel Comics’ Spiderman strikes a pose for the cameras on July 8 at Flashback Gear on Scott Street. \" width=\"2643\" height=\"2064\"></a> Marvel Comics’ Spiderman strikes a pose for the cameras on July 8 at Flashback Gear on Scott Street.[/caption]', 'Superhero visits Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'superhero-visits-beaufort', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:25:10', '2017-07-20 12:25:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32924', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32928, 4, '2017-07-20 08:29:38', '2017-07-20 12:29:38', 'The St. Helena Prayer Chapel along Sea Island Parkway has been called “The littlest church in the Lowcountry.” The sign out front asks motorists to simply “pray as you pass.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The spot certainly shows off the character of the island and lets you see that the church and faith in daily life plays a vital role in the building and shaping of St. Helena,” said Ron Callari, who shot this photo.\r\n\r\nTo 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.&nbsp;', 'Lowcountry Life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-life-44', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:27:10', '2018-07-12 15:27:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32928', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32929, 4, '2017-07-20 08:28:10', '2017-07-20 12:28:10', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;A set model for David McVicar\'s new production of “Norma,” which will be streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera at the USCB Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 7. Photo by the Metropolitan Opera Technical Department.</em>\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts has announced its 2017-2018 season of shows. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“Wow, this season the Center for the Arts is going to be the place to be to see incredible shows every month, sometime twice a month,” stated Bonnie Hargrove, CFA director.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Sept. 29, Mainstage shows begins with the “Classic Nashville Road Show,” “here to remind us of a time when June fell for Johnny and Loretta was just a coal miner’s daughter,” according to a release. “Let Classic Nashville Roadshow take you on a journey down memory lane with your favorite classic hits honoring the world’s most beloved country greats!”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Theatre Company will present “Conrack,” a musical based on Pat Conroy’s novel “The Water is Wide” on Oct. 13, 15, 21 and 22.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Pat Conroy Literary Festival will return for the second year from Oct. 19-22, with over 40 award winning authors providing film discussions, lectures, workshops and book- signings.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShowcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder will perform a one-night only concert on Oct. 28. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nEder’s repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. “When she performs live in concert, it is amazing to experience the ease with which she moves back and forth from one genre to another as if she were gifted with the vocal ability to perform each genre as well as all the other,” the release states.\r\n\r\n“Comedy has always been popular with CFA audiences, so ‘The Wonderbread Years\' show on Friday, Nov. 10, should be a sell out,” the release states.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“A fresh and funny salute to Americana, ‘The Wonder Bread Years,’ starring Pat Hazell (former Seinfeld Show writer) is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between standup and theater. Audiences across the country enjoy a show that not only restores a much-needed sense of wonder, but leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Children’s Theatre’s 16th production on Nov. 17-19 will teach that “beauty is in the eye of the ogre,” with “Shrek The Musical JR.,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBack by popular demand, the Center for the Arts will showcase The Three Redneck Tenors with their popular “Christmas Spec tac-YULE-ar” on Dec. 9 and 10.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“It’s Christmas music like you’ve never heard and won’t easily forget. I guarantee ya! These real life Broadway and opera stars are ready to rock your holidays with classic, pop and deep-fried fest of musical delights,” the release states.\r\n\r\nThe Affair with the Arts, the CFA’s annual signature fundraiser, will be held on Jan. 20. Flirt with “Lady Luck” at the Vegas-style casino complete with dancing, music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn Friday, Jan. 26, “Let’s Hang On,” a tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will kick off the 2018 performing arts season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFollowing is the rest of the lineup:\r\n\r\n• Cirque Zuma Zuma is bringing Africa to the Lowcountry on Friday, Feb. 9.&nbsp; This Cirque-style show is filled with non-stop action, music, acrobatics and amazing feats.\r\n\r\n• Motown and More, on Feb. 17-18, will bring together some of the region’s best musicians, including Marlena Smalls, Velma Polk, Elaine Lake and the Lowcounty Jazz Band for a show that will pay tribute to Motown artists from Aretha Franklin, Dianna Ross, Gladys Night and the Pips and more.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• The son of legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce, A.J., will perform on March 3 his show “Two Generations of America Music”. Croce features a complete set of classics by his father.\r\n\r\n• A cappella music continues as part of the CFA season with Semi-Toned from Exeter University in the Southwest of England on Thursday, April 12. Semi-toned is 14 men strong and in April 2015 earned the title of national champions, having won the Voice Festival UK.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n• The Beaufort Theatre Company’s production of the Broadway hit “The Producers” will be presented on April 28-29 and May 4-5.\r\n\r\n• Roald Dahl\'s “Willy Wonka JR.” will be the Beaufort Children’s Theatre spring production and will be presented May 18-20.&nbsp; &nbsp;\r\n\r\n• The Met Opera Live in HD series will begin with Bellini’s “Norma” on Saturday, Oct. 7. There will be several other operas offered through April. Season tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, July 19. Full season tickets are $180; five operas for $80. Individual tickets are $20 and $18 for OLLI members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe USCB Center for the Arts relies on donors, sponsors and ticket sales to provide these programs. For information on becoming a donor, call 843-521-4145 or go online to uscbcenterforthearts.com\r\n\r\n“The Whole She-Bang”&nbsp; package includes all nine mainstage productions, two Beaufort Theatre Company productions, two Beaufort Children Theatre productions, all-access movie pass to the independent film series, Met Opera in HD pass for all 10 Met Opera Live in HD productions and 25 percent off all tickets prices.\r\n\r\nThe “Everything BUT the Kitchen Sink” package includes all nine mainstage productions, two Beaufort Theatre Productions and two Beaufort Children’s Theatre Productions, 25 percent off ticket price.\r\n\r\nThe “Decisions, Decisions” package includes your choice of six events from mainstage productions and Beaufort Theatre productions with 25 percent off.\r\n\r\nFor tickets and more information, visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32932\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"3648\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/redneck-tenors.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32932\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32932\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/redneck-tenors.jpg\" alt=\"Back by popular demand, the Center for the Arts will showcase The Three Redneck Tenors with their popular “Christmas Spec tac-YULE-ar” on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10. 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(32934, 4, '2017-07-20 08:28:57', '2017-07-20 12:28:57', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nIn present society where the definition of social has morphed into one-sided conversations with a photo and a screen, our sleepy little town reminds us of the joys of face-to-face, value in congregation and powerful pull of the sea. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nFew occasions show human nature, soul simplicity and signs of a gentler time more than when a city celebrates as one.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOne of those rare wrinkles in time belongs to none other than the Beaufort Water Festival. If you question the power of a social contagion, or the beauty of human nature, pack up your pessimism, sit back and absorb the enigma that is our beloved annual festival.\r\n\r\nWatch stress-drained men trade in the business suits for the lighter weight of board shorts, well-meaning moms trade in fabric stitched in obligation and patterned in responsibility for skin-baring bikinis that replace years with youth and vitality.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEven if just for a few hours, maybe a few days, the shrimper, the crabber, the lawyer and the preacher become simply Beaufortonians. The shackles of roles and responsibility merge into rivers of freedom, folly and wardrobe faux pas.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGreetings change from the required and rote “How are you?” to an enthusiastic “Happy Water Festival!” Days turn to nights, nights turn to stories and those stories turn into folklore.\r\n\r\nTime clocks and time sheets become a bit more forgiving. Differences disperse as the winds of well-wishes blow forth. Blue collar, white collar inevitably becomes no collar as the Water Festival is the great equalizer.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe only division is whether your chicken is a six piece and your swimsuit a two. The worry over current events, the weight of a world longing for laughter and the reality that tomorrow brings battles of varying degree all take reprieve on a blanket in the park.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA couple in their 60s will shag under the stars toe-to-toe with a pair at 16. Long love, new love, renewed love finds itself along the water’s edge.\r\n\r\nVisitors question their own way of life as they observe with envy the sweet, slow summer nights that lead to warm mornings full of events and celebration that showcase that which can’t be simulated, only experienced. Music echoes off our shores as life happens under the stars.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLand-locked laments fade as toes and woes submerge in saltwater and sand. Focus on troubles take second place to focus on tides. Desk chairs empty and deck chairs fill. Quiet souls who hide behind societal norms unite on the sandbar to shine like polished pennies.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMonday morning will come soon enough. There will be plenty of time to excuse away momentary mishaps and questionable quandaries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor now, let your hair down, lift your spirits, ditch the shoes, lose the shirt, tap dance through the day, shag through the night, and douse the day-to-day dread with real life, real moments and real smiles. It\'s time to celebrate all that we are and all that we love.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHappy Water Festival Beaufort South Carolina from my family to yours!\r\n\r\n<i>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, real estate broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane, lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</i>', 'Festival reminds us to enjoy life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'festival-reminds-us-to-enjoy-life', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:28:57', '2017-07-20 12:28:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32936, 4, '2017-07-20 08:30:29', '2017-07-20 12:30:29', '<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe National Park Service (NPS) will hold three public forums in Northern Beaufort County to begin establishing a framework for managing the new Reconstruction Era National Monument.\r\n\r\nThese open houses are part of a comprehensive planning process that will also include targeted stakeholder meetings, and research and analysis that contribute to the development of an NPS foundation document. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nA foundation document identifies a national park unit’s core purpose and significance, its most important resources and values and the interpretive themes that tell its unique and significant American story. &nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The foundation document will be critical to helping the National Park Service map out management plans and priorities for the new park,” said Reconstruction Era National Monument Superintendent Melissa English-Rias. “We are inviting the public to play a role in shaping the park’s future operations.”\r\n\r\nReconstruction Era National Monument’s foundation document will inform future park management decisions by outlining what is most important about the park and documenting what is needed to protect and preserve those assets. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nInterested citizens can participate by sharing their thoughts on what is most important about the Reconstruction Era National Monument, potential issues that could threaten future preservation and commemoration of the site, and what opportunities exist to improve the protection of and provide access to this national treasure. The project team will consider public input while developing the plan. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring the open house sessions, attendees will have an opportunity to hear formal presentations about the foundation document process, review material about the process, ask questions and share ideas directly with NPS staff. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nPublic commenting is also available through Friday, Aug. 18, at parkplanning.nps.gov/REERhttp://parkplanning.nps.gov/bicr; by email at reer_information@nps.gov; by phone at 404-227-1507; and by mail to Reconstruction Era National Monument, P.O. Box 1719, Beaufort, SC 29901\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Open Houses</strong></p>\r\nOpen house sessions on planning for the new Reconstruction Era National Monument will be held as follows:\r\n\r\n• 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 24, Penn Center, Frissell Community House, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island\r\n\r\n• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, Port Royal Town Hall, 700 Paris Ave., Port Royal\r\n\r\n• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 907 Craven St.', 'Reconstruction monument planning underway', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'reconstruction-monument-planning-underway', '', '', '2017-07-20 08:30:29', '2017-07-20 12:30:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32939, 4, '2017-07-20 08:36:59', '2017-07-20 12:36:59', '<em>Photo above:&nbsp;The performers with the Gatorland Ski Show make their way to the sea wall July 15 at the Beaufort Water Festival. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CORRECTION</span></strong></p>\r\nIn the July 13 edition a story stated that a concert on Thursday, July 20, featuring \"American Idol\" winner Candice Glover was free. The event will require tickets. They are $15 and can be purchased at www.bftwaterfestival.com or with cash only at the door.\r\n<h3>Staff reports</h3>\r\nThe Beaufort Water Festival got off to a terrific start with moving opening ceremonies with the Parris Island Marine Band and fireworks (check out facebook.com/theislandnews for video), the always popular raft races and much more.\r\n\r\nOn July 16, thousands of eager children and their parents — and sometimes grandparents — converged on Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park for Children\'s Day.\r\n\r\nOn hand were bouncy houses, football kicking games, ball tosses and miniature golf. All were free and geared for young children.\r\n\r\nHere’s the lineup for the rest of the festival. The * indicates events where a free shuttle service will be offered from the Beaufort County Government Center at 100 Ribaut Road in Beaufort.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thursday, July 20</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market</span>\r\nLocation: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Lowcountry Supper</span>\r\nSponsored by WastePro USA\r\nHeadline Entertainment: Broke Locals\r\nOpening Entertainment: Eric Daubert\r\nSpecial Guest Performance: Candice Glover\r\nFeaturing: The Whistlers\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $15, children under 5 free; gates open at 6 p.m.; supper served 6-7:30 p.m.; no refunds; no outside food, beverages or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Friday, July 21</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market</span>\r\nLocation: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Bed Race</span>\r\nSponsored by Lohr Plumbing\r\nLocation: Corner of Bay &amp; Harrington\r\nEvent Details: $25 entry per team; 4:30 p.m. check-in, 5 p.m. start time; same day registration based on space availability\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">* River Dance</span>\r\nSponsored by City Electric Supply\r\nEntertainment: The Band Punch\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $15; gates open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; must be 18 or older with valid ID; no refunds; no outside food, beverages, coolers or strollers&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Saturday, July 22</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market</span>\r\nLocation: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Water Festival Grand Parade</span>\r\nSponsored by Moss, Kuhn &amp; Fleming\r\nOrganized by: The Beaufort Lions Club\r\nLocation: Downtown Beaufort\r\nEvent Details: Free; 10 a.m.-noon\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Non-Profit Expo</span>\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Pavilion\r\nEvent Details: Free; noon-4 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Air Show</span>\r\nSponsored by Executive Flight Training\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: Free; 1-4 p.m.; stunt planes, U.S. Coast Guard Search &amp; Rescue demo\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Commodore’s Ball</span>\r\nSponsored by Mike’s Marine Repair\r\nEntertainment: The New Royals\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: $10, children under 5 free; gates open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; no refunds; no outside food, beverages or coolers\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sunday, July 23</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Festival Arts &amp; Crafts Market</span>\r\nLocation: Promenade at the Waterfront Park\r\nEvent Details: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #333399;\">Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats</span>\r\nSponsored by The Past Commodores of the Beaufort Water Festival\r\nLocation: Waterfront Park Seawall\r\nEvent Details: Free; noon-2 p.m.; boats must register to be eligible for prizes; all applications must be at the judge’s table prior to noon\r\n\r\nFestival ends: 3 p.m.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32953\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2136\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES9322-e1500554144146.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32953\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32953\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES9322-e1500554144146.jpg\" alt=\"Greg Maniocourt launches his bocce ball during a close match July 15 during the annual Bocce Ball Tournament at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Maniocourt and teammate Nick Hunt won the tournament. It was their sixth victory in the Water Festival Bocce Ball Tournament.\" width=\"2136\" height=\"3216\"></a> Greg Maniocourt launches his bocce ball during a close match July 15 during the annual Bocce Ball Tournament at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Maniocourt and teammate Nick Hunt won the tournament. It was their sixth victory in the Water Festival Bocce Ball Tournament.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32952\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES8029.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32952\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32952\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES8029.jpg\" alt=\"Ranger Megan Stegmeir, left, of Hunting Island State Park, holds a 3-year-old American alligator for children to touch on Children\'s Day at the Beaufort Water Festival. Stegmeir said the gator is small because captivity seems to stunt their growth. The child in the background was reluctant to even get close to it.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1176\"></a> Ranger Megan Stegmeir, left, of Hunting Island State Park, holds a 3-year-old American alligator for children to touch on Children\'s Day at the Beaufort Water Festival. Stegmeir said the gator is small because captivity seems to stunt their growth. The child in the background was reluctant to even get close to it.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32946\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1022\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES7949.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32946\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32946\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES7949.jpg\" alt=\"Kason Jenkins, 6, catches “a big stingray” from the sea wall during the Water Festival Children’s Toad Fish Tournament on July 15. \" width=\"1022\" height=\"1400\"></a> Kason Jenkins, 6, catches “a big stingray” from the sea wall during the Water Festival Children’s Toad Fish Tournament on July 15.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32940\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"4032\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/0E12EA25-B64A-4975-B047-436253264CB6.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32940\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32940\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/0E12EA25-B64A-4975-B047-436253264CB6.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Water Festival volunteers Taylor Jernigan, left, and Asia Cole, right, direct traffic at the Downtown Marina.\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\"></a> Beaufort Water Festival volunteers Taylor Jernigan, left, and Asia Cole, right, direct traffic at the Downtown Marina.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32943\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0904.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32943\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32943\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DSC0904.jpg\" alt=\"Master Sgt. Daniel Sullivan of the Parris Island Marine Band perform at the 62nd Beaufort Water Festival’s opening night.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"775\"></a> Master Sgt. Daniel Sullivan of the Parris Island Marine Band perform at the 62nd Beaufort Water Festival’s opening night.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_32945\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1400\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES7917.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-32945\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-32945\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RES7917.jpg\" alt=\"The annual Raft Races in the Beaufort River near the sea wall of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is always a crowd favorite. Here team Goin’ Postal, top, starts to move out as team Complete Car Care of Beaufort digs in as well. Goin’ Postal won the heat. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"902\"></a> The annual Raft Races in the Beaufort River near the sea wall of Henry C. 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(32961, 4, '2017-07-27 09:59:44', '2017-07-27 13:59:44', '<b>Girls Night Out coming to </b><b>Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon</b>\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out, an opportunity to socialize, meet new friends and win prizes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Aqua Med Spa &amp; Salon at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road.\r\n\r\n<b>Taxpayer information&nbsp;</b><b>topic at workshop</b>\r\n\r\nA Stand4Land Taxpayer Empowerment Workshop, sponsored by the ongoing Help Save Gullah Geechee Land Campaign, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29.\r\n\r\nThis event is sponsored by the nonprofit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network.\r\n\r\nThis free educational/community outreach workshop is designed to educate South Carolina taxpayers of all races about methods of avoiding the loss of their property through delinquent tax sales, family land disputes and mortgage foreclosures, etc.\r\n\r\nThe event will be held at St. John\'s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady\'s Island Drive, Lady\'s Island. Pastor P. Shannon Mullen and the congregation of St. John\'s are hosting the event. Lunch will be provided at no cost.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSeating for the event is limited. To reserve a space, and for more information, contact Theresa White at 843-592-6076, or via email: t.white@panafricanfamilyempowermentnetwork.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Five days, five years&nbsp;</b><b>in history at camp</b>\r\n\r\nFive important years in Beaufort’s history will be the topics at the Fun With History Day Camps at the Verdier House Museum from 9 a.m. to noon from July 31-Aug. 4.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe camp, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation, is open to children ages 8 to 11.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nActivities, including games, arts and crafts and short walking tours, will focus on five different milestones in Beaufort’s history. Those include the visit of the French in 1562; the Yemassee War in 1715; phosphate mining in 1870; the arrival of the U.S. Marine Corps on Parris Island in 1915; and the world of Beaufort as described in The Sea Island Lady in 1939.\r\n\r\nThe camp will be led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique and engaging experiences. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost per child is $75 for HBF family members and $85 per child for non-HBF members.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall education coordinator Sue Stanny at 843-379-3331 or email at sstanny@historicbeaufort.org for a Parents’ Information Packet and to register. Space is limited to first-come, first-served.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Charities to&nbsp;</b><b>hold summer event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Charities will hold an inaugural Summer Soak Down event for the children of Beaufort from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at The Green at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nThere will be a Kids Zone for ages 2-12 with a water slide, “fair” food, water games and hot dogs. Ages 13 and up can enjoy a concert by Steel Rails Express. Ala cart food and beverages will be offered by Jason Dangerfield and Lee Distributors.\r\n\r\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Visit www.beaufortcharities.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Percussionists are&nbsp;</b><b>invited to join group</b>\r\n\r\nA group of local percussion lovers who enjoy the impromptu experience that a drum circle brings are inviting others to join in.\r\n\r\nGatherings are twice monthly, indoors in the summer and outdoors in the cooler months. All are welcome to this family friendly, free event. No is experience necessary.\r\n\r\nParticipants should bring some water and any non-electronic drum or other percussion instrument. Even an empty spackle bucket will do.\r\n\r\nThe events will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays on Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort, 178 Sams Point Road, Lady\'s Island.\r\n\r\nVisit the \"Beaufort SC Drum Circle\" Facebook page, email beaufortscdrumcircle@gmail.com or contact Jane at 732-259-1935 or Lanny at 843-441-0169.\r\n\r\nFor a video of the group, visit www.facebook.com/theislandnews.\r\n\r\n<b>Red Piano Too&nbsp;</b><b>hosts summer show</b>\r\n\r\nThe Red Piano Too Art Gallery is hosting its 27th Annual Summer Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe theme for the show is “The South Carolina Lowcountry: An Artistic Inspiration.”\r\n\r\nGallery artists are inspired by the South Carolina Lowcountry landscape, seascape, people and culture. Many of the old Gullah traditions are kept alive and passed on through the visual arts.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n“The art primarily portrays our landscape, our seascape, our Gullah lifestyle and culture,” said Mary Inabinett Mack, gallery owner.\r\n\r\nThe public is invited to meet and talk with some of the artists about their work at the 27th Annual Summer Show at Red Piano Too Art Gallery at 870 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena.\r\n\r\nVisit redpiantoo.com or call 843-838-2241.\r\n\r\n<b>‘Battle of Sadkeche’&nbsp;</b><b>focus of lecture</b>\r\n\r\nMarcoux, a Salve Regina University professor, returns to discuss his ongoing attempts to incorporate historical research, LiDAR mapping and archaeological field work to locate Sadkeche, a Yamasee War (1715-1717) battle site.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis event will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. It is free, but will be on a first come-first seated basis with 85 tickets available beginning at 1 p.m. the day of the lecture.\r\n\r\n<b>Library will offer&nbsp;</b><b>solar eclipse event</b>\r\n\r\nOn Aug. 21, millions of people across the United States will see nature\'s most wondrous spectacle — a total eclipse of the sun.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn anticipation of the eclipse, an event will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Beaufort Branch Library featuring a dramatic reading of Pulitzer-prize-winning author Annie Dillard’s essay “Total Eclipse.”&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll program attendees will receive complimentary viewing glasses designed to protect your eyes while observing the eclipse.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEclipse glasses will also be available while supplies last from Aug.17-21 during normal operating hours.\r\n\r\n<b>Y to hold ‘70s theme&nbsp;</b><b>morning of exercise</b>\r\n\r\nCan ya dig it? Boogie over to the Y from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, for a far out morning sweatin’ in groovy ‘70s disco themed group exercise classes.\r\n\r\nThere will be kickboxing, Zumba, Poundfit, spin, yoga, Tabata and more.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis event is to raise money for the Y annual scholarship campaign. Cyclers should reserve a bike at the front desk prior to Aug. 26.\r\n\r\nThis event is open to the public. There is a $10 minimum fee to participate and donations are appreciated.\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCall 843-522-9622 or visit ymcabeaufortcounty.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Weekly Historic Tours </b><b>available at Fort Mitchel</b>\r\n\r\nJoin The Heritage Library for weekly tours at 10 a.m. Thursdays of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/FtMitchelTours.\r\n\r\n<b>Library launches&nbsp;</b><b>summer reading program</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Library team has launched its summer reading season.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChildren of all ages, teens and adults can register for the program at any of the library’s locations, including the library’s new Bookmobile.\r\n\r\nThe program’s premise is simple: Participants read books to win prizes. Participants choose what they want to read, and points are issued along the way.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the reading component, participants can attend events built upon this year’s theme, “Build a Better World.” Teens, children and families can participate in events centered on building structures, miniature cars, space crafts and LEGOs.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStaff from the South Carolina Aquarium will visit some branches. Participants can enjoy energetic, live music performances from regional talent such as The Jolly Lollies and Patty Shukla.\r\n\r\nThe program and events are free to Beaufort County residents. Visit BeaufortCountyLibrary.org/Summer-Reading to learn more.', 'What To Do the week of July 27th-August 2nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-27th-august-2nd', '', '', '2017-07-27 09:59:44', '2017-07-27 13:59:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32961', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32963, 4, '2017-07-27 10:00:54', '2017-07-27 14:00:54', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lady’s Island Professional and Business Association</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>By Jim Hicks</h3>\r\nUnder consideration at the present time is a recommendation by the Beaufort County planning director to join with the city of Beaufort and possibly the town of Port Royal (it has a traffic challenge at the intersection of Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road) to review existing plans and recent traffic studies.\r\n\r\nThe objective is to ensure that everyone is on the same sheet of music.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe proposed review would also look very closely at the commercial portion (Sea Island Parkway) of Lady’s Island.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt has been recommended by the Coastal Conservation League and Sea Island Corridor Coalition that instead of this type of review of existing plans that a comprehensive study of Lady’s Island be conducted at an estimated cost of in excess of $400,000. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen asked about the need for such a comprehensive study, a local planner replied, “We do not need any more pretty pictures, but we do need a joint strategy for growth in the commercial portion of Lady’s Island that is concurred in and supported by both the county and city councils.” &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe (LIBPA) agree and support a study with the development of such a strategy as its objective along with a review of the county and city zoning to ensure compatibility. Perhaps a short review of the planning efforts which have occurred over the last two decades for Lady’s Island can better demonstrate the rational for this position.\r\n\r\nIn 1994 the South Carolina Legislature passed a requirement that each county and municipality develop a comprehensive land use plan. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort County wasted no time in tackling the challenge and after two years of community meetings, in 1997, adopted the first county comprehensive land use plan in South Carolina.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving adopted a plan, the next two years were dedicated to the development of a zoning and development standards ordinance (ZDSO), which was adopted in 1999. The ZDSO was the enforcement tool for the standards and direction established by comprehensive plan.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe ZDSO authorized the establishment of a Lady’s Island Community Preservation Committee to develop specific standards for the island and this group held community meetings for over a year with the result being the Lady’s Island Community Preservation zoning for the island, which was adopted in 2000. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach of the municipalities also developed comprehensive land plans and implementing ordinances.\r\n\r\nState law requires each of the comprehensive plans to be reviewed every five years and rewritten every 10 years. So the present Beaufort County Comprehensive Plan has been reviewed twice and totally rewritten once. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe new version of the Comprehensive Plan and enforcement ordinance changed the zoning from being “performance-based or goal-oriented” to what is commonly known as form-based. Each of the municipalities also changed from performance-based zoning to form-based zoning.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2004, the combination of explosive growth by Bluffton combined with increasing traffic on U.S. 278 led to a comprehensive effort to identify infrastructure needs for Southern Beaufort County. Called the Southern Regional Plan, this study identified over half a billion dollars of present and projected infrastructure needs in Southern Beaufort County. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn 2006-07 a similar study was completed for Northern Beaufort County predicting a $236 million cost for meeting the infrastructure needs for the next 20 years of growth.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Northern Regional Plan contained an agreement to cease the annexation wars, establish growth boundaries for municipalities and work together in a cooperative manner to guide future growth.\r\n\r\nIn 2007, the state legislature passed the Priority Investment Act, which required counties and municipalities to include in their comprehensive plans an element which identified the projected infrastructure requirements for the next 10 years and match their estimated cost to known sources of revenue.\r\n\r\nThis law required that counties and municipalities talk to each other and develop a comprehensive list of infrastructure needs and funding sources. This is commonly called the Capital Improvement Plan.\r\n\r\nOther studies which have been conducted include the Origin and Destination Study (2007), which checked where vehicles leaving the island were going (three out of 10 go as far as the Air Station); the Northern Bypass Study, which indicated the cost of a bridge at the northern part of Lady’s Island cannot be justified and the recent Lady’s Island Traffic Study (2016). &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSome other studies which did include Lady’s Island but were not specifically oriented to the island were the City of Beaufort Civic Master Plan (2014), the 2040 Lowcounty Area Transportation Study (2015) and the Joint Land Use Study for the Air Station’s F-35 aircraft (2017).&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs can be seen, regardless of the number of studies which have been conducted or the number of plans compiled, there is always going to be an inclination to do another study or make another plan to find an answer to the challenges of growth.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPerhaps, at this point in the evolution of Lady’s Island we should, as the County Planning director is recommending, look at what we have in the way of existing zoning and plans, identify what has worked well and what has not, determine the steps needed to correct any problems and develop a joint city and county strategy for guiding future growth on the island. &nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe do not need to start all over again as if no planning has occurred in the last 20 years.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i>Jim Hicks is the past chairman of the Beaufort County Planning Commission (2000-2013).</i>', 'Joint strategy needed to review zoning', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'joint-strategy-needed-to-review-zoning', '', '', '2017-07-27 10:00:54', '2017-07-27 14:00:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32963', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(32965, 4, '2017-07-27 10:03:57', '2017-07-27 14:03:57', 'The Low Country Ladies of SC awarded 12 high school seniors scholarships at a special luncheon in April. The event, held at the Holiday Inn of Beaufort, hosted over 200 guests and included a fashion show with the latest styles from Stein Mart. Each recipient received $1,000 and were from high schools in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. The funds will assist the students as they go on to their perspective colleges. Two of the recipients received the Hubert and Jessie Tyler Scholarship Fund. The winners were Gari Forehand, Akasha Nelson, Lanitra Ferguson, Jamia Leonard, Jurnee Jones-Holcombe, Shawna Wright, Tevej Rhodes, Hannah Johnson, India Holmes and Davontay Dopson. Photo provided.', 'Scholarships awarded', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'scholarships-awarded', '', '', '2017-07-27 10:03:57', '2017-07-27 14:03:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32965', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(32967, 4, '2017-07-27 10:03:38', '2017-07-27 14:03:38', '<b>Bee’s nest&nbsp;</b><b>leads to fire</b>\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Pine Grove Road on the morning of July 16 in what turned out to be a shed fire that was endangering a nearby home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen firefighters arrived they found a medium-sized shed, less than 30 feet from a home, fully involved in flames.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters quickly extinguished the fire before heat, embers or flames caused any damages to the home. No injuries were reported.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe shed was in the process of being razed. The homeowner told fire investigators that he encountered a bee’s nest and attempted to clear them by flicking cigarettes at the nest, which started the fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters had to close a section of Pine Grove Road to extinguish the fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Firefighters discover&nbsp;</b><b>dangerous situation</b>\r\n\r\nAlert Burton firefighters detected a dangerous situation on July 22 and were able to advert a potential disaster.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials are now warning residents that not only are fires dangerous, but the smoke is as well.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJust before 1:30 p.m., Burton firefighters were called to a Shell Point home for a non-fire related emergency. While assisting the resident, firefighters detected an odor of burning trash and plastic inside the home. Upon investigation they located an unattended pile of trash burning within 10 feet of the home.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters extinguished the fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters installed two smoke detectors for the family before leaving.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials said that not only was this a dangerous situation involving an unattended fire so close to a home, but the material which was burning was also a hazard. Plastics and other forms of trash, when burning, create a toxic smoke that may contain carcinogens and other dangerous fumes that can cause significant health hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials advise residents to check their local burn ordinances before burning, and that burning anything other than yard debris is not only against the law, but also in violation of EPA regulations.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAny resident of the Burton Fire District in need of smoke detectors can call the Burton Fire District main fire station at 843-255-8011 or email safetyed@burtonfd.org\r\n\r\n<b>Rollover causes&nbsp;</b><b>traffic backups</b>\r\n\r\nJust past 3:30 p.m. on July 21, Burton firefighters were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Laurel Bay and Eleanore Fine roads.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle lying on its roof. All passengers were out of their vehicles when firefighters arrived.\r\n\r\nTwo occupants, one from each vehicle, were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTraffic on Laurel Bay Road was delayed for approximately 30 minutes while emergency crews assisted the occupants and removed roadway hazards.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Arrest made for&nbsp;</b><b>shots fired on HHI</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators say it has identified Davion Sanford, 24, of Hilton Head Island as the subject allegedly responsible for discharging a handgun in the area of Reilley’s Plaza at approximately 11:45 p.m. on July 5.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn July 12, the facts of the investigation were presented to a Hilton Head Island Municipal Court judge and a Beaufort County magistrate and warrants were issued for Sanford’s arrest for discharge of firearms within town limits, unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession of a firearm on premises where alcohol is sold.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nInvestigators located Sanford at his place of employment on Marshland Road and arrested him on the three warrants. He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center.\r\n\r\nInvestigators are looking into a possible connection between Sanford and Christopher Mullen, who was arrested for a shots-fired incident outside of Street Meat off of Mathews Drive on Hilton Head that also occurred on the night of July 5.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn addition, Sanford is considered the person of interest in a shots-fired incident at Coligny Plaza reported to have occurred approximately 45 minutes after the Reilley’s Plaza incident and that is still under investigation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnyone with information should call Cpl. Ryan Chin at 843-255-3209 or CrimeStoppers 1-888-CrimeSC to remain anonymous and for possible reward.&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dryer raises concerns;&nbsp;</b><b>officials urge caution</b>\r\n\r\nJust before 6:30 p.m. on July 20, Burton firefighters responded to a possible house fire on County Shed Road.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters arrived to find a home filled with smoke. The homeowners stated that there had been a fire in their dryer but they were able to extinguish it.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirefighters utilized thermal imaging to confirm the fire was out and hadn’t spread to the walls, and also assisted in removing smoke from the home. The homeowner was able to extinguish the fire by throwing water on the smoldering material inside the dryer.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials caution residents on opening any door where smoke is emanating from behind as the introduction of fresh air could cause a flash fire and the flames to grow. Officials also warn of drying materials washed with commercial chemicals or stained with combustible fluid, such as gasoline, in dryers as the dryer’s heat can cause those chemicals to reach their ignition temperature, causing a fire.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters urge residents in this type of situation to keep the dryer door closed and shut power off to the unit. Firefighters also encourage residents to keep a fire extinguisher mounted by laundry rooms, and to always call 911 to ensure any heat or fire didn’t spread into the walls.', 'Public safety briefs for July 27th-August 2nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-safety-briefs-for-july-27th-august-2nd', '', '', '2017-07-27 10:03:38', '2017-07-27 14:03:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=32967', 0, 'post', '', 0);
