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(55520, 4, '2022-02-23 12:32:47', '2022-02-23 17:32:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veterans, service members, and their families and survivors should learn what the Veterans Administration (VA) can do for them by downloading and printing a copy of The VA Welcome Kit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veterans, military members, and their families can download and print out a black and white or color copy of their VA Welcome Kit at https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/. The VA Welcome Kit (Guide) provides a broad overview of services the VA can offer you. To access more information about VA benefits and services, visit the VA online at https://www.va.gov.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you have been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned. The VA advises you to keep your welcome kit handy so you can turn to it throughout your life.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Military members, veterans, and their spouses and children (and survivors) need to be familiar with their veterans’ benefits. Veterans need the information in their VA Welcome Kit when it is time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get health care, retire, or make plans for their care as they age.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA recommends that veterans share The VA Welcome Guide with friends or family members who need help with their benefits too. Veterans can print out copies for themselves and others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>15 other VA benefits and services guides</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fifteen other guides to VA benefits and services available for downloading at https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/ include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li>Get started with mental health services</li><li>Get started with health services for women veterans</li><li>Understanding community care</li><li>Accessing urgent care</li><li>Apply for a disability rating</li><li>Apply for education benefits</li><li>Apply for burial in a VA national cemetery and for memorial products</li><li>Understanding the modernized decision review process</li><li>Get started with services for aging Veterans</li><li>Get started with Veteran state benefits and services</li><li>Get started with Vet Center services</li><li>Get started with food and nutrition services</li><li>Get started with Whole Health services</li><li>Get started with Veteran-Owned Small Business support</li><li>Get started with services for LGBTQ+ Veterans (PDF).</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2 specific guides available for family members</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Specifically for family members the following guides are available at https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. Get started with caregiver benefits</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. Apply for survivor benefits</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Learn more about VA benefits and services</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veterans, military members, and their families, survivors, and caregivers can learn much more about VA benefits and services online at https://www.va.gov.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li><strong>Health care. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/health-care/ to learn more about applying for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.</li><li><strong>Education and training. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/education/ to learn more about how to apply for and manage your GI Bill and other education benefits to help pay for college and training programs.</li><li><strong>Housing assistance. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/ to find out if you\'re eligible for VA home loan programs to help you buy, build, repair, or keep a home. If you have a service-connected disability, check if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently.</li><li><strong>Careers and employment. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/ to find out how to apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteran-owned small business, and access other career resources.</li><li><strong>Life insurance. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/life-insurance/ to explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful resources.</li><li><strong>Pension. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/pension/ to apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income, who meet certain age and disability requirements.</li><li><strong>Burials and memorials. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ to get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran\'s service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits.</li><li><strong>Records. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/records/ to apply for a printed Veteran ID card, get your VA benefit letters and medical records, and learn how to apply for a discharge upgrade.</li><li><strong>Benefits for spouses, dependents, survivors, and family caregivers. </strong>Go to https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/ to learn about benefits for spouses and dependents of a Veteran or service member, including added support if you\'re caring for a Veteran with a service-connected disability.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As always, ask a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to help you to understand your veterans’ benefits and how to apply for those benefits. You can either use a DAV, AMVETS, American Legion, VFW, or other Veteran Service Organization VSO or you can use a S.C. or Ga. County VSO.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two local Beaufort area VSOs are:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n<ol><li><strong>DAV Chapter 12 VSO. </strong>The Beaufort, S.C. Disabled America Veterans (DAV) Veterans Services Organization (Chapter 12) in Beaufort has a resident Chapter Veterans Service Officer, Michael L. Vergantino. He meets with veterans every Thursday, at the Beaufort American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 70, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mr. Vergantino’ s email address is MikeV@SelectiveRealtyGroup.com and his phone number is 843-301-2543.</li><li><strong>Beaufort County VSO. </strong>The Beaufort County (Government) Veterans Service Office is located at 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906, The phone no. is 843-255-6880, and the fax no. is 843-255-9445. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, by appointment only. The website is https://bit.ly/3uKeZUQ.</li></ol>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can find a list of all SC County VSOs at https://bit.ly/3HNQLwt. Last week’s Veterans Benefits article explained how to find a VSO or other certified veterans’ representative in the footprint of The Island News.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please share this information with military members, veterans, and their families and survivors.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can read copies Larry Dandridge’s past articles at www.yourislandnews.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. 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(55522, 4, '2022-02-23 12:34:25', '2022-02-23 17:34:25', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Female Marine graduates after 11 months at Parris Island</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Sgt. Sarah Ralph</strong><br><strong>12th Marine Corps District</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pfc. Ana DominguezValazquez, a Marine from Recruiting Sub-Station Fullerton, Recruiting Station Orange County, shipped to recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on March 15, 2021. She entered recruit training prepared and resilient at the beginning of June 2021, but after obtaining a serious injury, had to quickly adapt her plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One month into recruit training, DominguezValazquez started having pain in her hips. The Navy doctors informed her she had broken her hip during training.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I honestly don’t even remember how or when I broke it,” DominguezValazquez said. “All I could think about was the fact that I knew I couldn’t continue with my platoon in training.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shortly after finding out the news, DominguezValazquez transferred to the female rehabilitation platoon (FRP) on the depot. FRP is for recruits who become injured during training and need time to rehabilitate until they are ready to continue.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There were times in FRP that I was really down about being hurt, but there was this one recruit who I really looked up to that kept me going,” DominguezValazquez said. “She was originally in my sister platoon when I started out in November Company, and she was extremely resilient. I looked up to her because she never gave up, regardless of her injury or how long she took to get better.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DominguezValazquez went in and out of training as she tried to push through her injury to become a Marine. She went into three different companies before being placed in her final platoon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It felt like forever being out of training,” DominguezValazquez said. “On the bright side, I was able to build a whole new family in FRP. Even now, I’m still a little sad knowing some of the females I was with are still there.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It took seven months in total for DominguezValazquez to completely heal before returning to training with Kilo Company. Finally, she returned where she was initially pulled from training, grass week. Grass week is where recruits start learning the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It truly feels absolutely amazing to have finally graduated and earned the title, United States Marine,” DominguezValazquez said. “When I was in FRP, I’d see people come back from the crucible, and it would make me so sad. Coming back from the crucible, I was so happy I can’t even put it into words. I was yelling cadence so loudly, thinking to myself that I finally made it.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After 11 months spent on Parris Island and enduring challenges she never thought she would face, DominguezValazquez graduated from recruit training on Feb. 11, 2022. Even though she had some doubts during her time, she knew quitting was never an option.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I think if someone ever goes through something similar to me, they should remind themselves that if you start something, you should finish it,” DominguezValazquez said. “We have so much time in our lives, and this is such a small moment compared to that. It felt so quick going from the yellow footprints to a Marine.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DominguezValazquez embodied the definition of resilience by facing and overcoming adversity. After graduating, DominguezValazquez will attend Marine Combat Training. There, she will find out what her occupation for the Marine Corps will be.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Quitting was never an option', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'quitting-was-never-an-option', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:34:25', '2022-02-23 17:34:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55522', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55524, 4, '2022-02-23 12:36:07', '2022-02-23 17:36:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warriors can’t get past top-ranked Eagles</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third time did not prove to be the charm for the Whale Branch girls basketball team, which suffered its third loss of the season at the hands of top-ranked Military Magnet on Monday, ending the Warriors’ season with a 56-44 defeat in the third round of the SCHSL Class 1A playoffs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch earned a third crack at the Eagles with a 67-46 road win over Estill on Friday as Kynew Barnwell poured in 30 points, Layla Love added 13, and Heaven Grant contributed 11 to send the Warriors in the third round.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors were never really in it Monday, though, playing catchup from the start after managing only four points in the first quarter and trailing by nine after eight minutes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Barnwell heated up in the second quarter, scoring 12 of her game-high 28 points in the period, but the Warriors were only able to shave one point off the deficit and went to halftime trailing 33-25.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors couldn’t make any headway in the second half, as freshman Dream Watson scored eight of her team-best 18 points in the third quarter to help push the advantage to 14, and the Eagles held the line in the fourth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pee Dee’s power in paint puts JPII out of playoffs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II boys basketball came up short in the opening round of the SCISA 2A playoffs on Saturday, falling to Pee Dee Academy 55-33 at the Sumter Civic Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles swelled the lead up to 15 points by halftime and continued to stay in command the rest of the way. John Paul II had no answer for Eagle big man Hudson Spivey, who dominated in the paint and racked up an incredible 32 points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mark Knight led the way in his Golden Warrior finale, scoring 10 points while adding three steals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II finishes the season with a record of 12-10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'high-school-basketball-roundup-3', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:36:08', '2022-02-23 17:36:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55524', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55526, 4, '2022-02-23 12:36:45', '2022-02-23 17:36:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sully Gay had a big game to lead Beaufort Academy boys basketball to a 64-44 win over Northside Christian on Saturday in the opening round of the SCISA 2A playoffs at Orangeburg Prep, but the Eagles’ season ended with a 63-39 loss to Spartanburg Day on Tuesday at Cardinal Newman in Columbia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gay turned in another outstanding performance to lead the Eagles in the opener, scoring 23 points while grabbing double-digit rebounds. Reliable guard Braydon Dineen stayed hot with 13 key points, and center Amarion Wilson scored 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We came out of the gate a little slow but made some halftime adjustments,” BA coach Nick Field said. “The boys responded well and executed very well. Sully Gay and Braydon Dineen refused to lose and everyone followed suit. A lot of tough local teams went down today. We are proud to try to keep it going for the Lowcountry.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the Eagles hit the end of the road against Spartanburg Day, falling behind early and struggling to find success at the offensive end. Dineen led the way for BA with 14 points, while Wilson added eight and Gay was limited the six.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA finishes its season with a 32-8 record.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Eagles’ run ends with quarterfinal loss to Griffins', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'eagles-run-ends-with-quarterfinal-loss-to-griffins', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:36:46', '2022-02-23 17:36:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55526', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55528, 4, '2022-02-23 12:38:03', '2022-02-23 17:38:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch boys basketball kept finding ways to win, and the Warriors did it again in the first round of the SCHSL Class 1A playoffs. But their late-game luck ran out Saturday in a 49-46 loss at Hannah-Pamplico on Saturday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AJ Singleton delivered a standout performance for the Warriors in a 54-49 home win over Hemingway in Thursday’s first round, as the senior racked up 19 points to lead all scorers. Queashawn Fields scored a big 10 points, and Keith Chisholm added eight to send the Warriors into the second round.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an evenly-played first half tied at 24, Jim Raymond’s team found a way despite seeing Jashaun Gillison foul out late in the third quarter. The Warriors dug in on defense, allowing just eight Tiger points in the period to go up 36-32, but the Tigers opened the fourth quarter with a 9-2 run capped by a Darrell Jones 3-pointer to open a three-point lead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch answered with six quick points of its own, though, and didn’t trail again. Quintillion Fields sparked the rally with a blocked shot and save to Singleton, who went coast to coast to put the Warriors on top for good, then Chisholm found Quintillion Fields on an inbounds play for a bucket inside, and Singleton put back an offensive rebound to keep it a three-point margin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hemingway clawed within a point one more time, but Queashawn Fields dived on a loose ball and Raymond was awarded a timeout to retain possession before his brother Quintillion buried a baseline jumper and the Warriors overcame some late difficulty with the Tigers’ full-court press to close it out at the foul line.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors put up another strong fight on the road Saturday, but they couldn’t keep their season alive at Hannah-Pamplico.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Raiders got out to a strong start in the first quarter, outscoring Whale Branch 15-8 as the Warriors struggled to find their rhythm. Raymond’s squad dug deep on defense in the second, holding Hannah-Pamplico to just two points in the period to trim the lead to 17-14.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Singleton scored 11 of his game-high 18 points in the third quarter including a trio of three-pointers as the Warriors pulled even going to the fourth tied at 38, but the Raiders edged away down the stretch to end Whale Branch’s season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Singleton gave it his all in the second half, leading his team with 18 points including 11 in the third period. Chisholm scored 10 points for Whale Branch, and Quintillian Fields added seven.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch concludes its season with a record of 17-8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Warriors’ late-game luck runs out in 2nd round', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'warriors-late-game-luck-runs-out-in-2nd-round', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:38:04', '2022-02-23 17:38:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55528', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55530, 4, '2022-02-23 12:38:46', '2022-02-23 17:38:46', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was the game of golf that put Hilton Head Island on the map when Charles Fraser saw through a vision too grand for most to fathom and brought in Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus to design a world-class golf course that finished along Calibogue Sound. The legendary Arnold Palmer won the first Heritage Classic in Sea Pines over Thanksgiving weekend in 1969, and Hilton Head began its rapid ascent from sleepy island to tourist hotbed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like the visitors who began to come here to escape their realities for a moment and enjoy our beautiful beaches, relaxing trails, and laid-back vibe, our fabulous golf courses seemed to increase in number annually. It was only a matter of time before HHI became something of a Mecca for the sport, a pilgrimage on par with Pinehurst for those in search of a getaway built around golf.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From the Hilton Head Island Junior Golf Association to the RBC Heritage, and from the par- 3 course on the First Tee of the Lowcountry’s Hilton Head Island campus to Harbour Town Golf Links, golf is an integral part of the fabric of our community, and locals and visitors alike who love the game deserve a better source of information.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A little over a year in development, we’re finally ready to introduce the world to LowcoGolf.com, which we hope will become your headquarters for golf in the South Carolina Lowcountry. We’ll cover local golfers and tournaments from the juniors to the pros, report on news from the local golf industry, and provide course reviews and features to help you navigate the Lowcountry golf scene. Thanks for coming along for the ride.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LowcoSports team launches local golf website', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcosports-team-launches-local-golf-website', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:38:47', '2022-02-23 17:38:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55530', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55532, 4, '2022-02-23 12:40:34', '2022-02-23 17:40:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tahleea Heyward carried the load on offense with 22 points, including five in overtime, and senior Mary Hanna Hiers knocked down the game-winner in the extra period to send Beaufort Academy girls basketball into the SCISA 2A semifinals with a 51-48 overtime win over Pee Dee Academy on Monday at the Sumter Civic Center.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles got off to a great start behind a pair of early buckets apiece from Heyward and Hiers and led by six after the first quarter, but Pee Dee’s Ashley Martin heated up in the second scored 10 of the team’s 12 points in the period to draw even at 18 at the break.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heyward poured in eight of her game-high 22 in the third — all from the field — and BA inched ahead by a bucket going to the fourth, setting up a back-and-forth battle to the final whistle. Then the junior went to work at the stripe, repeatedly earning trips to the foul line to help BA keep pace and get the Eagles to overtime.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was more of the same in the extra session, as Heyward went 5-for-5 from the line and Hiers knocked down the go-ahead jumper from the right baseline to push BA into the final four.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mike’Ala Washington added 11 points and Hiers scored 10 to complement Heyward’s big night.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“So proud of this team,” BA coach Andrew Ienuso said. “We never stopped fighting, we never gave up. We showed grit and resilience tonight. Those kids battled for this win tonight. So proud of Mary Hanna. Big shot from our senior leader.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA reached the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 57-46 victory over Spartanburg Day in the first round Friday in Sumter as Washington dropped 31 points and Heyward added 17 to lead the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Washington lit it up at the offensive end, while Heyward had a terrific night on both ends of the court and Kamirah Freeman added eight points for the Eagles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA (19-6) will face Orangeburg Prep (19-2) in the semifinals at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sumter Civic Center with the winner taking on Hilton Head Christian Academy or Palmetto Christian Academy in the state title game at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Sumter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Academy takes down Pee Dee in OT to reach semis ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-academy-takes-down-pee-dee-in-ot-to-reach-semis', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:40:34', '2022-02-23 17:40:34', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55532', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55534, 4, '2022-02-23 12:42:36', '2022-02-23 17:42:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High boys basketball rallied from a 20-point deficit to take the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Eagles ran into foul trouble and a talented West Florence team closed it out at the foul line for a frenetic 92-78 win to end Beaufort’s season in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>James Dennison scored 21 points, Jake Alvarez added 19, and Zyrin Odom contributed 17 in their final game at Beaufort, and Michael Dennison added 14 for the Eagles — but James Dennison was the only one of the quartet still on the floor at the end.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Plagued by foul trouble all night, Jeremy Huff’s team put together a scrappy effort to dig out of a huge hole and briefly took the lead at 67-66 early in the fourth quarter, but West Florence scored five quick points to regain control. The Eagles got back within two, but a 7-0 run from the Knights made it an uphill climb, and then Beaufort’s foul problems came home to roost.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Knights were on fire in the first half, going up by nine after one quarter and using a 20-9 spurt to stretch it to a 20-point margin with less than three minutes left in the half. But the Eagles dug in and Alvarez scored 11 second-quarter points with James Dennison adding seven in the period to chip the deficit down to 50-38 at halftime.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort did a better job of defending the perimeter in the second half, holding the Knights without a 3-pointer after they knocked down five before the break. Odom and Michael Dennison heated up in the third, as each scored three buckets, and Alvarez matched them with six points in the quarter as the Eagles surged within three going to the fourth.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But all three fouled out in the fourth along with reserve forward Davis Willis, leaving the Eagles with a skeleton crew down the stretch. James Dennison scored eight more points in the fourth quarter, but the Eagles were out of gas, and the Knights iced it with a prolific performance from the foul line, going 31-for-42 overall, including 14-of- 20 in the fourth quarter.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deuce Hudson scored 17 of his game-high 27 points in the first half, while Darren Lloyd added 18, Bryson Graves scored 14, and Valerian Bruce had 13 for West Florence.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort finished the season with a 15-6 record and won its first region title since 2016. West Florence (23-3) travels to North Augusta for a Lower State semifinal matchup Thursday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Knights outlast Beaufort in frenzied playoff clash ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'knights-outlast-beaufort-in-frenzied-playoff-clash', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:42:37', '2022-02-23 17:42:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55534', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55536, 4, '2022-02-23 12:45:39', '2022-02-23 17:45:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When I first arrived in the Lowcountry in the summer of 2005 to cover sports for The Island Packet, I was struck by how different the high school sports landscape looked here than in my native Kansas, where private schools are located primarily in major population centers and compete in the same league as the state’s public schools, usually in the upper half of the Sunflower State’s six classifications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The concept of a separate league of private schools made up of both larger prep schools in metro areas such as Pinewood Prep, Porter-Gaud, Heathwood Hall, and Hammond School, as well as tiny rural schools in every town, with a wide disparity of talent pools to draw from, was perplexing to me.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It didn’t take long for folks to help me connect the dots to integration (https://www.southerneducation.org/publications/historyofprivateschools/) as I began to develop a deeper realization that I most definitely was not in Kansas anymore. There is more nuance to this issue than belongs in a local sports column, even one focused on fostering a deeper understanding of complex issues, so I encourage you to follow the link above and explore the topic further, but the gist of it is this — when Southern schools were forced to integrate, private schools popped up in every county, if not every town, and essentially extended segregation in schools for several decades in many areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Progress stops for almost no one, of course, and we have seen a welcomed (by most) cultural shift in South Carolina’s private schools, beginning with those larger schools in metro areas and slowly filtering out to the smaller and more rural schools. Even at schools like Thomas Heyward Academy — which is nicknamed the Rebels and until the mid- 2000s had a mascot who dressed as a Confederate soldier on the sidelines at football games and fired a musket at the opening kickoff — diversity among the student body and on sports rosters increases annually, which can only help to create a more welcoming environment as students interact with more of their peers who come from different backgrounds and have different lived experiences.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are still pockets of the state, though, where SCISA sporting events are disturbingly monochromatic, and that isn’t likely to change soon.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Again, this is a generalization and focused more on the overall picture, not individual schools. There is much deeper discussion to be had around this issue, but not in this space. I point it out primarily to illustrate that SCISA serves a more diverse group of schools and students than it ever has in the past, and in my estimation, this conundrum of keeping member schools with diverging goals and interests satisfied has led to a regular lack of consistency and occasional discord regarding policies and procedures.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCISA has long been viewed as the Wild West relative to the S.C. High School League, which has a public board of directors and operates with at least some degree of transparency and order, complete with a vast and explicit set of policies and procedures, as well as an appeal process to mediate any disputes and provide clarity and consistency in how the rules are interpreted and applied. Meanwhile it’s sometimes the case that no one involved — even coaches and athletic directors — seems to know exactly what a SCISA policy is or how to interpret it, even if it’s published on the organization’s website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A prime example is one that is relevant to the current conversation — how does the SCISA “flex” region system work, and how are teams that play unbalanced schedules relative to their classification evaluated for playoff seeding purposes?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ask 10 different people, and you’re likely to get close to 10 different answers, many of which are a variation on, “Heck if I know.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As you may be aware — or may have been wondering about — for all sports other than football, Hilton Head Prep (a SCISA 3A school) and Holy Trinity (a SCISA 1A school) compete in SCISA Region 4-2A as “flex” teams. This means they play their region schedules against primarily 2A schools but compete against 3A schools in the postseason.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a result, the Dolphins often have a gaudy record in sports such as basketball, soccer, and baseball, but it is difficult to objectively measure their results against their 3A peers who play a more challenging region slate. This often leads to HHP receiving a lower seed than it otherwise might have, giving the Dolphins a tougher first-round draw and path through the playoffs, which compounds the fact that they are not always playoff-ready due to a weaker regular-season schedule.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically, it can have the opposite effect on Holy Trinity, as the Mighty Lions take their lumps against the big boys and have an ugly record to show for it, but are battle-tested to compete against fellow 1A schools in the postseason, and their soccer teams have enjoyed great postseason success.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This setup also impacts the 2A schools — sometimes positively, but often negatively. Teams like Beaufort Academy, John Paul II, Hilton Head Christian Academy, Thomas Heyward, and Colleton Prep benefit from the strong competition provided by a 3A school, but the lack of clarity about how the “flex” setup impacts seeding is a concern. The coaches I talked to throughout the season were under the impression only their records against the 2A schools in the region would impact their playoff seeding, and they were of the belief that they would be seeded on the appropriate line according to their region finish, which is how SCISA handles the football playoffs in every classification.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apparently, that wasn’t the case. Even though there are four regions in SCISA 2A, the four seeds on each line were not awarded equitably. Beaufort Academy was the highest 2A finisher in the boys basketball region, suffering only one loss to a 2A opponent in region play and two to HHP. The Eagles had a 31-7 record entering the playoffs (including several forfeits) and played against teams from every classification in the state, public and private — and beat a team at every level except SCHSL 5A (they lost in overtime to Stall).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yet they were a No. 2 seed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thomas Heyward finished right behind BA after an incredible season on the heels of canceling the 2020-21 campaign, even knocking off the Eagles to split the season series. Their reward? A No. 3 seed and a trip to Calhoun Academy for the only true road game in the first round of the tournament, resulting in an early exit. (SCISA’s decision to play all postseason games in select sports at neutral sites might get its own column for another day; I’m not a fan, to say the least. But regardless, if you’re going to use neutral sites, they have to be neutral for everyone.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Paul II and Bethesda Academy tied for the next spot in the region, and the Blazers should have won the tiebreaker and earned a No. 3 seed by any measure of logic, yet both were seeded on the No. 4 line and forced to face top seeds in the first round.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCISA claims to have a committee that seeds the playoff brackets using some unpublished metrics, but no one seems to know who or what is making the determinations, and there seems to be very little rhyme or reason, so good luck piecing together the rationale on your own.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invited SCISA AD Mike Fanning to be a guest on the LowcoSports Lowdown podcast this week and intended to clarify some of these questions, but we did not receive a reply.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The proposed realignment plan for the next two years will serve to correct some of the issues plaguing SCISA as an organization and driving coaches and ADs up the walls. The addition of a fourth classification allows for more parity from top to bottom in each class, but it also reduces the number of teams competing for watered-down state titles and still relies on the “flex” regions to work around issues that can’t be fixed, such as geography.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the problems that prevent some SCISA programs and athletes from being taken more seriously by college recruiters and talent evaluators will remain unless the organization’s leaders address the lack of clarity and consistency applied to policies and procedures and become more transparent and accountable to the people they serve.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SCISA’s history and reputation are not sterling, but it serves an important niche in the South Carolina high school sports landscape and provides countless opportunities to student-athletes who might not otherwise have them. But the model of good ole boys making it up as they go along doesn’t work anymore. As the culture continues to evolve within the league and its schools, SCISA has an opportunity to embrace change, focus on transparency, organization, and legitimacy, and chart a different course for the future.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>J<em>ustin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and the founder of LowcoSports.com. He was the sports editor of the Island Packet and the Beaufort Gazette for 6½ years. He has a passion for sports and community journalism and a questionable sense of humor.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'It’s time for SCISA to step into the present ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'its-time-for-scisa-to-step-into-the-present', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:45:40', '2022-02-23 17:45:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55536', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55538, 4, '2022-02-23 12:54:44', '2022-02-23 17:54:44', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are a few quick and easy suggestions to nudge you down the path towards healthier eating habits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Remember: </em>When you modify your eating behaviors, quick changes usually don’t last. It should be a gradual, ongoing process. Try a few things for a while and then look for more ways to adjust.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drink more water and unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices rather than soda and sugary juice drinks&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buy fresh fruits and veggies instead of canned&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eat poultry, fresh fish and lean red meat (remove skin and excess fat)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Try low-fat/non-fat dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese and milk (Hint: gradually reduce the % of fat rather than switching straight to non-fat. For example, drink 1% milk for a while, then move to ½% etc; it\'ll be less noticeable and more manageable)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Try light ice-cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet or ice milk instead of ice cream&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cook with canola or olive oil rather than always using butter or animal fat oils&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use condiments sparingly (most just add fat, sugar or sodium)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Make and take a healthier lunch to work&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid vending machines, convenience stores and fast food&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don’t use vitamin and mineral supplements as a substitute for balanced meals&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remember moderation (Avoid super size or value meals)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose BBQ, sweet and sour, tomato, pesto or honey sauces instead of ranch, tarter or other cream sauces&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Broil or grill rather than fry&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Steam rather than boil vegetables&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Find low-fat/no-fat options that you can substitute without too much of a sacrifice (fat-free sour cream, cool-whip, croutons, refried beans, and low-fat cream soup for recipes)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Allow yourself an indulgence every now and then. A candy bar or handful of potato chips won\'t derail your heart-healthy diet. But don\'t let it turn into an excuse for giving up on your healthy-eating plan. If overindulgence is the exception rather than the rule, you\'ll balance things out over the long term. What\'s important is that you eat healthy foods most of the time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Brenda Ponchiera, RD; and <a href=\"https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ discussion/consumer-health-8-heart-healthy-diet-strategies-to-prevent-heart-disease/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ discussion/consumer-health-8-heart-healthy-diet-strategies-to-prevent-heart-disease/\">https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ discussion/consumer-health-8-heart-healthy-diet-strategies-to-prevent-heart-disease/ </a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'wiseWORDS© ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wisewords-2', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:54:44', '2022-02-23 17:54:44', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55538', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55540, 4, '2022-02-23 12:56:15', '2022-02-23 17:56:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ADHD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder in which the brain grows differently. This leads to deficient action from the chemicals involved in pleasure and reward.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The name ADHD is a little unhelpful as those with the disorder do not have a deficit of attention, more a lack of ability to control what they pay attention to. Even the hyperactivity part isn’t always obvious, at least externally.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ADHD is commonly associated with issues with “executive function.” These are the higher thinking skills, such as planning, task management, cognitive inhibition, and working memory.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although often seen as a “new” disorder predominantly seen in children, ADHD was first described in medical texts dating back to the 18th century. And, although it is usually diagnosed during childhood, most people continue to live with ADHD for their entire adult lives.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>ADHD in adults&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recently, a growing number of people are first reporting ADHD symptoms as adults, partly due to high-profile cases or the impact of social media. In fact, somewhere around 2.8% of adults are thought to live with ADHD, with the vast majority of these being undiagnosed. Despite this growing awareness, issues with healthcare resources, poor understanding among healthcare professionals, and stigma around the disorder mean many adults struggle to get a diagnosis.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The neurological basis for the disorder means ADHD brains often search for ways to stimulate the chemicals that have deficient action, which is why those with the disorder can experience some or all of the core traits: inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These core traits can manifest themselves in several ways, including:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being unable to follow through on longer tasks or not being able to start them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Being easily distracted by other tasks or thoughts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seeking out activities, sometimes including risky behaviors, that provide an immediate reward.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Restlessness, either externally or internally.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interrupting other people without wanting to.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The symptoms of ADHD are largely similar for both adults and children, although ADHD can present differently as we age. For example, inattention is the most persistent symptom in adults, and hyperactivity is less apparent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ADHD can be extremely debilitating if untreated. It has been associated with a higher likelihood of reduced quality of life, increased risk of substance use issues, unemployment or underemployment, accidental injuries, suicide, and premature death, among other issues. In addition, untreated ADHD is thought to have significant costs to society, with estimates of around US$24,400—each year per untreated ADHD adult. This is due to issues such as medical care and unemployment costs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beyond the core traits of ADHD, an array of commonly associated co-existing conditions are reported in ADHD adults.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>These co-existing conditions include a greater than three-fold risk of mood disorders compared with non-ADHD adults, a twofold increased risk of having an anxiety disorder, and increased risks for eating disorders and obesity.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, around 70% of adults with ADHD also experience emotional dysregulation, making it difficult to control emotional responses. It is believed that almost all adults with ADHD have rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), a condition where real or even perceived rejection or criticism can cause extreme emotional sensitivity or pain.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While there is now a growing recognition of ADHD in adults, many people still live with it undiagnosed for any number of reasons: lack of awareness that ADHD in adults is a real thing, mishandling by healthcare professionals, or diagnosis hesitancy—the fear of being labeled with something that carries a stigma in society.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Understanding the condition in adults, taking it more seriously as a disorder, raising awareness of it both in society in general and among healthcare professionals, and investing in services to improve diagnosis times are essential to deal with this growing issue.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Improving access to diagnosis and reducing the stigma associated with ADHD would open the door to treatment, which can have a marked impact on living with the disorder—such as improving self-esteem, productivity, and quality of life. There is self-help for ADHD. Here are some suggestions:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Create a routine: </strong>Creating daily and weekly routines can help build good habits and may ease some ADHD symptoms. For example, according to Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD), structure and routine can help reduce stress and uncertainty.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Create a calm environment: </strong>A person’s physical space can profoundly impact their mental state. For instance, a person may feel more focused when they do their work in a quiet, tidy room. Similarly, children may learn better without external distractions, such as a television playing in the background.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exercise: </strong>Getting regular exercise may help alleviate some of the symptoms of ADHD. In one 2017 study, for example, researchers found that children with ADHD showed improved impulse control and attention after a single 20-minute aerobic exercise session. According to the authors of one 2019 review article, current research suggests that regular physical activity leads to structural changes in the brain that may reduce ADHD symptoms in children.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Coping with ADHD: </strong>People should contact their healthcare provider if they experience any new or worsening symptoms of ADHD that interfere with their ability to function on a daily basis. It is essential that people with ADHD continue their current treatment, which may consist of taking medication, attending behavioral therapy, or a combination of the two.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: excerpted from <a href=\"https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adult-adhd-a-21st-century-epidemic\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adult-adhd-a-21st-century-epidemic\">https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adult-adhd-a-21st-century-epidemic </a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'adult-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:56:16', '2022-02-23 17:56:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55540', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55542, 4, '2022-02-23 12:58:04', '2022-02-23 17:58:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children, the number of children with acute pancreatitis has grown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, irritating the cells of your pancreas and causing inflammation. Acute pancreatitis appears suddenly and lasts for days. Repeated bouts of acute pancreatitis over many years can damage the pancreas and lead to chronic pancreatitis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis may vary, depending on which type you experience.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acute pancreatitis signs and symptoms include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upper abdominal pain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Abdominal pain that radiates to your back.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tenderness when touching the abdomen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fever.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rapid pulse.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nausea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Vomiting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chronic pancreatitis signs and symptoms include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upper abdominal pain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Abdominal pain that feels worse after eating.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Losing weight without trying.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Oily, smelly stools called \"steatorrhea.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Factors that increase your risk of pancreatitis include excessive alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, obesity, diabetes and a family history of pancreatitis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mild cases of pancreatitis can improve with treatment, but severe cases can cause life-threatening complications. Initial treatment can include monitoring eating as tolerated, and tube feeding if necessary; pain medications; and IV fluids. Once your pancreatitis is under control, your health care team will evaluate and treat the underlying cause of your pancreatitis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chronic pancreatitis may require additional treatments, including pain management, enzymes to improve digestion, and changes to your diet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-what-do-you-know-about-pancreatitis/\">https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/consumer-health-what-do-you-know-about-pancreatitis/</a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What do you know about pancreatitis?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-do-you-know-about-pancreatitis', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:58:04', '2022-02-23 17:58:04', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55544, 4, '2022-02-23 12:59:49', '2022-02-23 17:59:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most common form of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA). OA is a common joint disease that affects more than 32.5 million adults in the United States. Doctors may also refer to osteoarthritis as wear-and-tear arthritis. The condition gradually worsens as the cartilage cushioning the bones in the affected joints breaks down.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hip arthritis can interfere with a person’s ability to perform daily activities. Exercise commonly plays a key role in the management of hip arthritis.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a person needs proper guidance and education to avoid doing exercises that can worsen the condition. Some exercises put greater strain on the joints, which can cause further pain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercises may provide various benefits, such as improving flexibility, building strength, and increasing the ability to move joints through their full range of motion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People with hip arthritis can use exercise as a way to improve their mobility and reduce pain and stiffness. However, certain types of exercises may worsen the pain.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Types of exercises to avoid</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some exercises increase joint contact forces, putting the joints under more stress and potentially resulting in hip pain in a person with OA. During exercise, the body produces force, which comes from weight-bearing and the foot contacting the ground. The forces travel upward from the foot, and the hip joint must absorb them to allow the body to regain stability and balance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercises that people with arthritis in the hip may wish to avoid include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exercises with sudden changes in movement and direction: </strong>Sports and exercises that involve sudden stops and movements, such as tennis and baseball, put heavy stress on the joints. A 2016 study associated certain elite-level sporting activities, including handball, hockey, and soccer, with a higher risk of developing hip OA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exercises on uneven terrain: </strong>A 2019 study noted that uneven terrain causes the ground reaction force to change with every stride. The constant need to adjust and stabilize the posture puts additional strain on the hip. The more uneven the surface, the more the hips need to work. This supports the findings of a 2017 study, which showed that uneven terrain causes a variety of gait modifications, greater muscle coactivation, and a lower center of mass.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person new to exercise should initially limit their workout area to smooth, even surfaces and avoid concrete and sand. Once they can tolerate these surfaces, they can gradually introduce surface changes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>High impact exercises: </strong>As the name implies, high impact exercises—which include activities that involve running and jumping—significantly impact the joints. When a person is running, each strike of the heel on the ground puts a force equivalent to up to three times a person’s body weight on their feet. These forces travel up from the feet to the knees, hip, and trunk, putting a lot of stress on soft tissues such as joints, tendons, and ligaments, as well as the bones and cartilage in the joint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prolonged standing exercises: </strong>Exercises that involve standing for extended periods put a strain on the joints, which can worsen pain. A person can try doing exercises while lying or sitting down, or they can perform them in a swimming pool to reduce the pressure on the hips. Alternatively, they can take care only to perform standing exercises for short durations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Weightlifting exercises: </strong>Strength training, which includes heavy weightlifting, can be helpful for people with hip arthritis. However, if a person does not perform the exercises correctly, weightlifting may worsen pain or cause further joint injury. Lifting heavy weights with the legs puts a severe strain on the hips, so it is advisable for a person to start by using their body weight. A doctor or physical therapist may recommend progressing to light weights based on the person’s needs and capabilities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Alternatives</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although people with hip arthritis may wish to avoid certain activities that can worsen pain and other symptoms, other exercises can help provide relief.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Low impact aerobic exercises: </strong>Low impact aerobic exercises, such as walking, elliptical training, and cycling, may help improve joint mobility and movement in people with hip arthritis. People should avoid high impact aerobic exercises, which include running and jumping rope.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Stretching exercises: </strong>Regular stretching helps maintain a joint’s full range of motion and prevents the joints from becoming stiff due to lack of use or activity. It can also reduce the risk of injury. A person should relax stiff joints before doing stretching exercises. They can do this by using heating pads or taking a hot shower.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Strength training: </strong>A 2021 study found that people with moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis present with muscle weakness, limited endurance, and impaired functional performance. These effects of the disease can make it more challenging for a person to perform their daily activities. Strength or resistance training is any exercise that uses a person’s weight or equipment, such as dumbbells, to build muscle strength, endurance, and muscle mass to create resistance against which their muscles can work. Strengthening the hip muscles can reduce the load that the joint carries and minimize the forces it absorbs. Stronger muscles also help stabilize the joint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Stretching the muscles that people strengthen is important for restoring range of motion and preventing injury.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Range of motion exercises: </strong>Like stretching, these exercises help improve a person’s flexibility and increase the range of motion of the hip joint. In this way, they can help improve a person’s mobility and physical functioning.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summary</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hip arthritis is a permanent and progressive condition that damages the hip joint over time. However, treatments are available that can help slow its progression, reduce pain, and improve or maintain a person’s physical function. A doctor or physical therapist can help a person put together a suitable exercise regimen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hip-arthritis-exercise-to-avoid\">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hip-arthritis-exercise-to-avoid</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/stretching-to-help-arthritis-pain\">https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/stretching-to-help-arthritis-pain</a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What exercises should people with hip arthritis avoid?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-exercises-should-people-with-hip-arthritis-avoid', '', '', '2022-02-23 12:59:49', '2022-02-23 17:59:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55544', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55546, 4, '2022-02-23 13:01:12', '2022-02-23 18:01:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the greatest mysteries is the perplexing relationship between God and humans. I cannot think of a more glorious yet frustrating subject. Especially when it comes to people trying to find answers when all they have is questions.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’ve counseled and given psychological first aid to those who have gone through a traumatic crisis and I’ve listened to people in hospital waiting rooms repeat that age-old question, “Why is this happening?” They cry and beg, but many times they cannot hear a sound from Heaven, and usually neither can anyone else.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m thankful for the holy scriptures that are wonderful promises, but nothing would be better than to sit down at the kitchen table with Jesus or at least one of His angels and have some coffee while we discuss all the things I would like to know. I’m sure that if we were given this glorious invitation that trusting God would be the foundation of the conversation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bible reveals that God has all wisdom and authority, and most Christians will agree that He wants to interact and intervene in our affairs, but this is where our ideas and hopes of communicating with Him take an unexpected turn.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s common to hear the old saying, “my door is always open” from those who want to make themselves available to us, and it could not be any more true than with God Himself. His presence is always with us and He is always listening. The question would be if we are listening?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bible says that he who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit has to say.” This would imply those who have a desire to hear. Have you noticed that straining your spiritual ears to hear God’s voice is very difficult?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It seems that everything in the world will try to distract us which allows us to see a glimpse of spiritual warfare. For those who are seeking God’s direction, I encourage you to add fasting to help bring power and clarity to meditation and prayer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is common to hear people say, “the Lord told me this and that,” and I believe this is wonderful. We know that God lives within those who are born-again, and Him communicating with us is a central part of our personal relationship with Him.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Allow me to include the closer we are to Him the better chance we will have to hear His still small voice. People have different perceptions of God, as some imagine a person sitting on a throne dressed in white who looks like Gandalf in the Lord of The Rings series. There are flashes of lightning all around Him and His voice sounds like layers of thunder.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Others picture a younger man like the Jesus in the Chosen series who is walking on a dusty road and stops to talk to a group of children. He is kind and soft-spoken, and when you look into His eyes, you become drawn into the depths of His love. Whatever comes to mind when we talk to Him is fine, but the greatest miracle is that we have been given an opportunity to be as close to Him as we want.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even though we are not able to see Him with our natural eyes, we are joined together with Him in our spirits and minds. How can we know hear His instructions if we are not listening?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We enjoy engaging with others when we talk to them, but with God, we communicate through faith. Even though we can sense and appreciate His presence, it is still a challenge. I wonder if not being able to see Him is why many times we lose our focus and attention when we pray?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When we consider where we are today in our spiritual journey, we are grateful our Lord knew us from the beginning and had a detailed plan for our destiny. Do we realize how much God loves us? We can never praise Him enough for all that He has done for us. It is always a blessing to remember that we did not find God but He found us.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Christ went to the cross because He knew we were lost, and we worship Him for becoming our Savior and giving us eternal security. In His person, we have found our purpose, and in falling in love with Him we have found the true meaning of life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about the Christian life and how to order Billy’s new book about miracles and healing at <a href=\"http://www.billyhollandministries.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.billyhollandministries.com\">www.billyhollandministries.com</a>.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Those who have an ear let them hear ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'those-who-have-an-ear-let-them-hear', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:03:03', '2022-02-23 18:03:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55546', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55548, 4, '2022-02-23 13:02:40', '2022-02-23 18:02:40', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Victimhood. The condition of having been hurt, damaged, or made to suffer, especially when you want people to feel sorry for you because of this or use it as an excuse for something.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As we go through life, most of us will be the victims of something or someone. It’s one of the unavoidable facts of life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When this occurs, most of us fight back and refuse to be victims. We find ways around, over or through the problem. We get on with living and work to make things better.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are, however, those among us who fall prey to perpetual victimhood. I have always felt very sorry for them because they miss out on the great joy and personal satisfaction of overcoming adversity. This is an emotion that they will never experience.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They wrap themselves in the warm and comfortable blanket of victimhood. It excuses them from most of the realities of life. When they are young and they don’t do well in school, it becomes the fault of the teachers, the other students, or the school. When they go out into the adult world where they now lack the skills or the will to compete, they fail. They blame it on the fact that no one would give them the right chance, or they were the wrong religion, or race, or sex, or a hundred other reasons.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are easy prey to those who will seem to agree with them and tell them that it not their fault, but the fault of the system or society and if they will just follow them they will make it all right. They see it on TV, in school, in newspaper columns and on social media, and they believe it because it makes them feel good about themselves for a change.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are told that they should be outraged at the treatment they have received at the hands of society, and that they should take to the streets to protest, riot, rob, and burn. That It’s their right to attack the system that has failed them.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Victimhood is not confined to any sector of society. Rich, poor or anywhere in between are all affected. Despots have used these people to rise to power for as long as humans have lived together. We see it happening around the world, and I am sad to say in our own country, a place where many of us thought that we were well past the possibility of that happening.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capitalism and victimhood are natural enemies, and can never co-exist; socialism and victimhood are close friends; communism and victimhood are the best of friends, and they are in fact, inseparable. The sad truth is that the promises that budding dictators make to bring about equity to the masses are all true. They do in time, fulfill that promise; they bring everyone down to the lowest standard of living except of course themselves their friends and enablers who enjoy only the best.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is some good news. It appears that more and more Americans are waking up to what has been going on around them for the past many years. They are paying attention to what is happening in their children’s schools and demanding that it change. They are seeing that uncontrolled government spending is causing rapidly rising inflation, and foolish governmental policies are doing great harm and putting us in danger.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hopefully more people are seeing that the free ride is only a free ride to the bottom. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>B<em>orn, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35-year business career. Retired to St. Helena Island, Dickson and his wife are fiscally conservative, socially moderate and active in Republican politics, though they may not always agree with Republicans. Having lived around the country and traveled around the world, Dickson believes that the United States truly is the land of opportunity. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The terrible burden of perpetual victimhood ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-terrible-burden-of-perpetual-victimhood', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:02:40', '2022-02-23 18:02:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55551, 4, '2022-02-23 13:05:12', '2022-02-23 18:05:12', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Saturday, early, and this morning it is cold. As I sit in our well-lit, well-heated dining room I have my Eight O’Clock coffee in a heavy mug reminiscent of day-old grease, onions and roadside diners of the 1950s. This morning there is no newspaper, meaning I have to rely upon National Public Radio.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those who listen to NPR on Saturday know that the People’s Pharmacy is the first program that most of us hear as we fight to regain our consciousness. Although the People’s Pharmacy sounds vaguely Soviet, we know it is relentlessly receptive to far ranging discussion dealing with heart disease, cancer, hypertension and hysterectomy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Joe and Terry Graydon always have a doctor who is eager to describe symptoms — nausea, vomiting, loss of peripheral vision — that leave you wondering whether or not you yourself have that particular pathology.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When I was growing up there was a television series called “Medic” that starred Richard Boone. Boone, who would go on to other roles including Mike Sweeney in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, played Dr. Konrad Styner.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Styner would host a show that would usually center around a disease like leukemia or spinal meningitis — serious stuff where the outcome was always in question. To this very day I remember the leukemia show and also remember a show that featured a nuclear attack complete with burns, radiation sickness and death.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1954 (when this episode was aired), the possibility of nuclear war was periodically reinforced by drills where children, like myself, climbed under our desks awaiting the blinding flash that would precede our deaths.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In those days, the U.S. Army assumed nuclear war was in its future and that battlefield burns would constitute the majority of its casualties. The Army built a burn center in San Antonio, Texas, and my father was assigned to its research unit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Army invested millions, maybe billions, of dollars in its burn research and treated thousands of burn victims from around the country at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston. I got to watch some of this work — from a distance — and sometimes my father sneaked me into films that showed what happens when a tactical nuclear device is detonated in the vicinity of animals. Usually this involved pigs placed in M4 Sherman Tanks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After San Antonio, we were transferred to Germany where it was assumed an invasion, from the East, was inevitable. Furthermore, the invading Russians, East Germans, Poles and Czechoslovakians would be preceded by nuclear warheads aimed at Munich and Mannheim. Our soldier-fathers would not defeat these invading armies, but would slow them down so that the reinforced allies, mostly from the United States, would eventually win.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nuclear war did not, however, occur in the 50s or the 60s, and I, myself, was astounded that somehow, someway our leaders had averted the horror and sorrow of nuclear war. And all the while we were proud of the men, and the women, who flew the B-52s, who patrolled the Fulda Gap, and those who made the fundamental, foundational decisions regarding our reaction to Russian provocations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a B-52 (or B-47) and Dwight David Eisenhower had the ability to protect us from nuclear destruction we were not going to criticize that airborne crew, or that President and his State Department. That war, whether one called it hot or cold, meant loyalty to our leaders and those who actually carried the World War II-era weapons.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But in the late 60s, the notion of inevitability began to wane. Notwithstanding huge stockpiles of nuclear weapons, neither side had used them and there was a growing belief that they never would be used. At the same time, there was the parallel notion that our President (Lyndon Johnson) and our Vietnam-era military were flawed.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Filling-up this fading fear (of war) were other problems — problems like racial prejudice, income inequality, abortion and class warfare. When these issues raised their heads, our fear, once reserved for the Soviet Union was replaced by resentment, anger and pointing fingers at each other. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This time of criticizing of our leaders, and each other, was modulated by the fact that newspapers and television networks edited out the irresponsible, libelous and erroneous criticism. One got opinion, but there were grown-ups who excised the outrageous and the destructive.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Need I end this essay by saying that this editing and these editors are gone?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These days we live in a free fire-zone. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Once upon a time, grown-ups excised the outrageous, the destructive ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'once-upon-a-time-grown-ups-excised-the-outrageous-the-destructive', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:05:14', '2022-02-23 18:05:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55551', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55553, 4, '2022-02-23 13:06:51', '2022-02-23 18:06:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hunting Island State Park Nature Center February naturalist programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All programs are free with park admission. Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tuesday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); <strong>Traces of Wild Ruffians </strong>– 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nature Center. Find ut what mammals are rummaging through Hunting Island and learn how to identify mammal tracks. (ages 7 to 12); <strong>Beach Walk </strong>– 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wednesday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Turtle Talk </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); <strong>Walk With a Naturalist </strong>– 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Thursday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Gator Gab </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); <strong>What a Wharf </strong>– 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Serpent Exploration </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); <strong>Beach Walk </strong>– 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saturday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Sea Turtle Discovery </strong>– 2-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); <strong>Walk With a Naturalist </strong>– 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club (Feb. 22 movie is Hidden Figures); daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tour Historic Fort Fremont</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Artists That Teach instructor show</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through Feb. 25, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Art League Academy is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. There will also be an artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19 that is free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy. For more information, call 843-842-5738.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fripp Audubon Club’s Ten Eyck Lecture Series</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 24, Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Blvd. In his presentation “The Berry Conundrum: Birds and Their Berries,” retired Massachusetts Audubon Society naturalist Bob Speare will describe how landscaping with native versus non-native plants affects songbirds. What happens when an introduced species produces a greater number of flowers, fruits, and seeds – could this potentially be a greater food supply for birds? What about the nutritional value of food produced by native vs. non-native plants? He’ll address these questions and discuss how we can all make a positive impact on the birds in our yards and local areas. There will be no Meet &amp; Greet. The program will begin at 7 in the Chapel with Club announcements followed by Bob\'s program. Masks are required in the Chapel. Off island visitors are welcome – receive pass at gate. Visit us at www.islc.net/audubon/ or contact us at frippaudubonclub@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Republican Women’s Club Membership Drive Luncheon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, Carolina Room, Dataw Island Club, 123 Dataw Dr., St. Helena Island. Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, will be the featured speaker. Vaughan has testified before Congress many times and has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and PBS’s News Hour. The cost of the buffet luncheon is $35 and is by reservation only. To reserve a seat, please mail a check to BRWC, P.O. Box 1835, Beaufort, S.C. 29901 by February 16. For further information, call Diane Roney at 843-838-4972.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Full 30-hour lifeguard training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>March 4-7 &amp; 13; April 22-25 &amp; May 1; May 13-16 &amp; 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FUN WOMEN 5K Race</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Newcastle and Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts’ Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 18 and 19, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all women. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/3qjg1V9.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, March 5, via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244 or visit the website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 5, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. All you can eat local oysters from 1 to 8 p.m. Live music by \"The Entertainers\" (4-7 p.m.) and \"Steel Rail Express\" (8-10 p.m.). Free kids zone (Ages 5 to 12) from 1 to 10 p.m. Two Live Auctions. Tickets are $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. To purchase tickets or beverage cups, visit https://bit.ly/3rS4FZ2. Tickets are non-refundable, and music is subject to change in the case of inclement weather.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sea Island Rotary Club Community Service blood drive</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Big Red Bloodmobile, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort. Future donation dates will be Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Nov. 15. OneBlood is testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody. The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the your immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. You will be able to see their results approximately two to five days after donating by logging into OneBlood’s donor portal at www.oneblood.org. If you test positive for the antibody, you will be eligible to become COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor. All donors will receive a OneBlood gift and a $10 eGift card. Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. OneBlood takes extra precautions to ensure that the donation process is safe from the COVID-19 virus including extra cleanings, wearing masks, etc. All time slots are currently available. Contact District Governor-elect Bob Gross, at bob@beaufortgroup.com or call 843-321-0196 and indicate the time slot that best suits you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $40, $5 for each additional division, three divisions total. Double elimination. Skill division 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles. Singles, two divisions. Age divisions – skill divisions but limited to 50+, 60+, 70+. Proceeds benefit Beaufort High School Tennis. To register online, go to pickleballtournaments.com and search for pickledeagle. Register online and get a free T-shirt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort County Library Special Programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., March 17, Gardening Class; 4:30 p.m., April 6, Pat Conroy’s Love of Libraries; 2:30 p.m., April 12, Poetry Slam; 4:30 p.m., April 26, Pat Conroy’s Love of Poetry; 2:30 p.m., May 4, May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration; 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>St. Patrick’s Festival</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 19, Beaufort Town Center. Event benefits the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association. Area restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks and there will be live music by Mike Martin and The Beautiful Mess. This family-fun event will have activities for children of all ages, and those young at heart. There will also be a cornhole tournament and a costume contest. Though the festival is free and open to the public, to have access to all activities, wristbands can be purchased on site for $5. Only cash is accepted. There is an ATM on site. Additional information regarding the cornhole Tournament will be available on Beaufort Town Center’s website at https://bit.ly/3rYcxs5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Twilight Run</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort. The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.RiverviewCharterSchool.org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 26, April 9, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 8, 9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder. Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https://bit.ly/31JnBi9.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Broadway Bound Summer Camp</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 20 through July 1, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts. Campers will engage in all aspects of musical theatre, while gaining self-confidence and the ability to express themselves as they learn basic acting skills, vocal instruction and choreography. The highlight of the camp will be the children’s creation of their own show. Tuition is $275. Register and pay at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/summer-camp.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 27) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Uncharted (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Spider-Man No Way Home (PG-13, 9:30 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Dpg (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Moonfall (PG-13, 9:00 p.m.) on Screen 2.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upcoming movies include The Batman (March 4).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CERTIFIED BARBEQUE JUDGING CLASS TO BE HELD IN COLUMBIA</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Barbecue Association (SCBA) will hold a one-day seminar in Columbia to train new barbecue judges. The seminar is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, in the recreation hall at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 1715 Bull St.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Registration for the seminar is open to SCBA members and costs $50 per person, which includes a catered barbecue lunch. Non-members may join SCBA prior to or while registering for the seminar and be eligible to attend. SCBA annual membership dues are $45 for an individual or $60 for a family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The seminar is the first step in becoming a SCBA Certified Barbecue Judge. After completing the class, potential judges will continue their training with hands-on experience as novice judges at four SCBA-sanctioned barbecue competitions. Competitions are held around the state at festivals and fairs, as well as other community events or stand-alone BBQ contests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those interested in becoming SCBA certified judges and attending the seminar should visit www.scbarbeque.com to register for the seminar and/or join the SCBA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-91', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:06:52', '2022-02-23 18:06:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55555, 4, '2022-02-23 13:07:55', '2022-02-23 18:07:55', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>YAM supports young artists in their early stages</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The YAM (Youth Artist of the Month) Program sparks a shared creative practice between The Gullah Art Gallery at The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and youth in the community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This program occurs every other month and is offered to all youth in the community between the ages of 5 and 18. This program is a valuable tool for discovering, exploring, and interpreting reality through the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This signature program was designed to support young artists in their early stages with finding and developing their creativity and helping to enhance their professionalism. Each participant collaborates with gallery staff to plan and implement their own unique showcase while giving them the skills, experience, and self-confidence to meet their full potential.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each youth artist will learn techniques that deal with how to create their own biography, title their collections and artwork, present their collections, public speaking, and financial management.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information on this program to participate or become a sponsor, contact Dominique Tuttle at 843-986-1102 or email ARTGALLERY@BCBCC.ORG.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Monday Night Movies return to Center For Arts</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the film industry is recovering and returning to somewhat normal, USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts will present \"Occasional Monday Night Movies.\" Quality films are just beginning to emerge, so USCB will offer occasional movie nights until weekly become possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Watch the website, Facebook, and your emails for movie listings as they become available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 2 and 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, the CFA will show Licorice Pizza. Seats are $8 to see the film nominated for Best Picture and Best Director for the 2022 Academy Awards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit https://bit.ly/3BFNBZC for tickets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Books Sandwiched In continues</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join the Friends of the Library every Monday until March 7 for lively presentations on books ranging from Pat Conroy to Dolly Parton to cigars. What’s not to love?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each Monday at noon and it’s all by Zoom — super convenient.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join each presentation via Zoom at http://Zoom.us/j/2990229907. Meeting Id: 29902 29907, No password is necessary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With no in-person presentations, all raffle prizes have been organized into a fabulous Silent Auction. Bid at https://bit.ly/3p8qNfM.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Party to mark exhibit closing</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brenda Singleton and the Beaufort Arts Council have announces that they are closing their successful Partial Portraits &amp; Masks exhibit with a party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26 in Building 1 on the Technical College of the Lowcountry campus at 921 Ribault Road.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'ART BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'art-briefs-4', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:07:56', '2022-02-23 18:07:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55555', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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Entries will be judged by a Women United committee.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Women United 2022 Woman of the Year Award will be presented during the 10th annual Power of the Purse Gala on Thursday, March 24 at Saltus River Grill in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information contact Bethany Marcinkowski at 843-837-2000 or bethanym@uwlowcountry.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Vaccine nonprofit focuses on disability community</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Able South Carolina (Able SC) – a nonprofit focused on empowering individuals with disabilities to live active, self-determined lives – has announced the creation of the S.C. 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(55583, 4, '2022-02-23 13:30:53', '2022-02-23 18:30:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Department has launched a county-wide needs and improvements assessment to develop a Master Plan that meets the needs of county residents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Assessment is critical to ensure we are meeting the needs of our citizens,” Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Loper said in a release. “The voices of our citizens will shape the funding and improvements to our parks and recreation facilities.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wood + Partners, Inc., and PROS Consulting INC. will lead the year-long assessment with Parks and Recreation support to create a Parks and Recreation master plan for $175,690. This plan includes an assessment of inventory and analysis of existing parks and facilities, public opinion survey and community input, prioritized recommendations for new parks and facilities, and capital improvement cost estimates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The public can begin commenting and providing feedback via the website www.playbeaufortcounty.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There will be five public meetings:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Buckwalter Recreation Center, 905 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, S.C. 29910</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tuesday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort, S.C. 29906</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Dale Community Center, 15 Community Center Road Seabrook, S.C. 29940</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wednesday, March 2, 6 p.m. Scott Recreation Complex, 242 Scott Hill Road St. Helena, S.C.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thursday, March 10, 6 p.m. Charles Lind Brown Center, 1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort, S.C. 29902</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Between July and September, the group will work on the needs analysis, program, services, and staff assessment, along with Athletic Events and Sports Tourism feasibility study and economic impact analysis and land acquisition recommendations. This information will be used to develop short-, mid-, and long-term planning recommendations and cost analysis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All the information and public comments will be compiled into a Parks and Recreation Master Plan from October through November. This plan will then be presented to the County Council Facilities Committee and the County Council for feedback and endorsement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Parks and Recreation recently re-opened Charles Lind Brown Center on Hamar Street in Beaufort. New state-of-the-art workout equipment has been ordered for the facility. The facility will include three workout rooms for cardio, one with workout equipment for women, and one large workout room for everyone. Temporary pickleball courts may also be set up upon request. We still have an open gym for basketball, an outdoor resurfaced basketball court, an existing playground, and a small room for meetings. With these updates and upgrades, the County facility will be even more of an asset to the neighborhood and better equipped to meet the needs of residents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'County developing master plan for Parks and Rec', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'county-developing-master-plan-for-parks-and-rec', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:30:55', '2022-02-23 18:30:55', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55583', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(55586, 4, '2022-02-23 13:32:34', '2022-02-23 18:32:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 4th annual St. Patrick’s Festival is returning to Beaufort Town Center from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. The event will benefit the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Area restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks and there will be live music by Mike Martin and The Beautiful Mess. This family-fun event will have activities for children of all ages, and those young at heart.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55576,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_2802.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_2802-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55576\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s been a crazy couple of years and we are excited to welcome the community back to Beaufort Town Center to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” Jenny Sanborn with 303 Associates said in a release. “There are some amazing new activities this year, including a cornhole Tournament, and we’ve brought back some of the previous year-favorites, like the costume contest.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though the festival is free and open to the public, to have access to all activities, wristbands can be purchased on site for $5. Only cash is accepted. There is an ATM on site.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications are being accepted for food and craft artisan vendors until February 25 and can be found at https://bit.ly/3LKyZNe. There are also sponsorship opportunities available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional information regarding the cornhole Tournament will be available on Beaufort Town Center’s website at <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3rYcxs5.\">https://bit.ly/3rYcxs5.</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'St. Patrick’s Festival returning to Town Center', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'st-patricks-festival-returning-to-town-center', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:32:35', '2022-02-23 18:32:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55586', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(55590, 4, '2022-02-23 13:36:01', '2022-02-23 18:36:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tony Kukulich&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To paraphrase a real estate axiom, there are three important factors to consider when discussing flooding in the Lowcountry — elevation, elevation and elevation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That point was driven home when the City of Beaufort held a public meeting to discuss a stormwater drainage study conducted in a 200-acre section of the city including the Point and other downtown areas. The $258,000 study was authorized in August 2021 and completed in December of that year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The study area is surrounded by water and is subject to recurring flooding as a result of heavy rain, high tides and storm surge. According to the report, current conditions require immediate action. However, whatever steps are taken, it is unlikely that every potential flooding scenario will be mitigated.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drainage issues in the city have been complicated by a one-foot sea-level rise over the past 100 years. Expectations are that ocean levels will continue to rise, but predictions about the severity of that increase vary widely, making planning difficult.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55581,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/02182022-Old-Point-public-Hearing-2-7224.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/02182022-Old-Point-public-Hearing-2-7224-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55581\"/></a><figcaption>One of several charts used to show priority areas of the Old Point\narea of downtown Beaufort’s drainage system.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The City of Beaufort took a great step moving forward to say, ‘We are going to address these issues with the quality of life that we’re providing our citizens here in Beaufort,’” said project manager Neal Pugliese. “What makes this so much of a challenging problem is the density of the area. You see all these structures, all these residences tightly packed together.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Since 2017, efforts to improve drainage have reduced the number of problem areas in the city from nine to four.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“That shows the dedication the city has got to resolving this issue,” Pugliese said. “The city is very good at draining prioritization. Water in ditches is a good thing. Water in living rooms is not a good thing. We want to make sure we’re taking care of those areas where we’ve got special flooding, water in living rooms.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Funding to complete that has come largely from grants and the study confirmed that solutions to flooding issues cannot be supported solely through normal tax increases, making the acquisition of grants a critical piece of the solution puzzle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the short term, efforts are under way to resolve as many of the issues identified by the study as possible before the onset of the 2022 hurricane season. While the season officially starts in August, the city is targeting a May completion date for objectives like clear storm drains that are presently clogged with silt or other materials. Pugliese warned that the effort will likely result in some disruption for city residents, but efforts will be made to provide as much advance notice as possible to the impacted neighborhoods. The design stage for long-term flooding solutions is expected to begin in August.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. He can also frequently be found playing bass guitar with a couple of local bands. He can be reached at tony. theislandnews@gmail.com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City addresses downtown flooding ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-addresses-downtown-flooding', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:36:02', '2022-02-23 18:36:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55590', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55592, 4, '2022-02-23 13:38:48', '2022-02-23 18:38:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Realize what we have here</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My husband and I first visited Beaufort in spring 1977. In our early 30s, from upstate New York, we were delighted with the history that existed in Beaufort, both in the buildings that had been preserved and the special, calm southern ambiance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the Visitors\' Counter, the gentleman, maybe a retiree, expressed some surprise at our very enthusiastic interest in Beaufort. He directed us to the newly restored Verdier House.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I will never forget the final words he spoke to us ... \"I guess we don\'t really realize what we have here.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sadly, his words ring too true today in the plans for development along Port Republic Street of a parking garage and four-story hotel. This kind of land use destroys the feel of the historic area by commercializing it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As only one square mile, why can\'t Beaufort cherish it as an irreplaceable heritage? Other communities have managed to do so like Ocean Grove and Cape May in New Jersey, Deerfield, Mass., or Madison, Ga.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort is no less significant to our American heritage. Please save its special historical ambiance, architecture and beauty. Please do not sell out your birthright for money.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Mary Britton, Bluffton</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>We need ‘Broken Taillights’ traffic policing</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When I moved to Beaufort from Virginia 30-plus years ago, I received an updated auto insurance bill. To my surprise the S.C. bill was considerably higher than Virginia\'s. Somewhat shocked I called USAA to complain. The response was, \"South Carolina has the some of the worst roads and the worst drivers in the country.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It did not take long to see how correct the response was. The situation has not improved. Locally, driver conduct in Beaufort County has gone rapidly downhill:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Examples:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>50/55 in 35/40 zones on Ribaut Road;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No lane change signaling, weaving in and out;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Failure to turn into the closest lane at intersections;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tailgating and other aggressive driving;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rolling through stop signs;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>80 MPH over the McTeer Bridge;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Worst of all – Running stop lights – Our 4-second yellow lights are timed for the legal speed limit. The Virginia yellow lights are mostly 5 seconds or higher depending on the posted limits, still a lot of rear-enders because of traffic cameras. Just because the light is green for you, don\'t go until you look left.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Historically, much big city crime was brought under control by \"Broken Windows\" policing, which focused on the totality of the law.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be time for the Sheriff and local city police departments to institute a traffic version of \"Broken Windows\" policing. Maybe the County Council could get interested.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Carter Swenson, Beaufort</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SC needs a hate crimes law</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crimes law on the books. I am writing to encourage my fellow voters to urge your representatives to support the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act, which would allow prosecutors to seek additional punishment for anyone convicted of a violent crime that was based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability of the victim.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Carol Brown, Beaufort</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-53', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:38:49', '2022-02-23 18:38:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55594, 4, '2022-02-23 13:41:38', '2022-02-23 18:41:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Ron Tucker, 70, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1971. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training, he deployed aboard USS Inchon (LPH/MCS-12) to the Mediterranean. He next served in Greenville, S.C., as an Inspector/Instructor with the Reserve, followed by assignment to Okinawa. He then returned to PI as a Formal Schools Instructor. In 1979 he was selected for Warrant Officer and continued duty at PI. In 1981 he was selected for the College Degree Program at USC and he converted to Limited Duty Officer (Personnel/Adjutant). Upon earning his degree he returned to PI, first to Headquarters Service Battalion then to the Recruit Training Regiment. His next assignment took him to Iwakuni, Japan for one year before returning to Beaufort at MCAS. He deployed aboard USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm then returned to duty at MCAS Beaufort. He retired in 1992 as a Captain with 22 years of service. Today he is the President/CEO of the Beaufort Film Society, producer of the Beaufort International Film Festival.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55487,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ron-Tucker-Young.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ron-Tucker-Young-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55487\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'VETERAN OF THE WEEK – RON TUCKER', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veterans-of-the-week-ron-tucker', '', '', '2022-02-23 13:41:56', '2022-02-23 18:41:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55594', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(55599, 4, '2022-02-23 13:51:01', '2022-02-23 18:51:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tony Kukulich</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Carol Corbin, president of the Friends of Hunting Island (FOHI), made a surprising discovery when she went searching for the definitive book about Hunting Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The book she was looking for didn’t exist.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I went to the Beaufort downtown library to look for anything on Hunting Island, and there was virtually nothing,” Corbin explained. “In the area where there should have been something on Hunting Island, there were all these beautiful books for Dataw, Fripp, Beaufort, Bluffton, for the whole area, but nothing on Hunting Island. I thought, ‘Wow, there’s really a gap in the literature.’”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Facing a gaping hole in the history of Beaufort County, Corbin did the only thing that made sense to her. She wrote the book herself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The resulting “Wild Island Nature” was released last month. The 145-page hardcover book features Corbin’s writing alongside the work of more than 30 photographers. While much of the book is dedicated to Hunting Island, nearby St. Phillips Island, which was once the private retreat of media mogul Ted Turner, is also covered. Turner signed a conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy in 2017, and the island is now managed as part of Hunting Island State Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55483,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hunting-Island-Starbooks-Wild-Island-Nature.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hunting-Island-Starbooks-Wild-Island-Nature-1024x541.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55483\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The two-year long effort to produce the book was to culminate in a pre-Christmas launch. Those plans were derailed by pandemic-induced supply chain problems. Rather than hold the book for the better part of another year, Corbin and her production team settled on the January release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In \'Wild Island Nature,\' Carol Corbin uses excellent photographs and descriptive writing to chronicle the beauty, history and incredible diversity of life at South Carolina’s most iconic state park,” wrote Tony Mills, director of the Lowcountry Institute, in the book’s foreword.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hunting Island’s undeveloped state is a key component to what makes it special, Corbin said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Very few barrier islands in South Carolina or Georgia have easy access and are not developed,” she continued. “Most of the undeveloped islands you can only reach by boat. This is an opportunity to feel like you’re in Jurassic Park. You’re back to the original way it was.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once Corbin recognized the need for a book, she concluded that it was unlikely anyone else would take on the task except for the Friends of Hunting Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Then COVID-19 hit,” she said. “I had one wonderful month of absolutely nothing to do. Then I thought, ‘I can’t do that anymore. Now’s the time for the book.’”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The FOHI Board of Directors authorized Corbin to tackle the book, and she found a publisher willing to take the project on – Hilton Head Island-based Lydia Inglett Publishing. Inglett was, according to Corbin, responsible for publishing many of the books documenting other Lowcountry locales that Corbin found in the Beaufort library.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I’m just so pleased with the way the book came off,” Inglett said. “I think it gives people history, details about the flora and fauna and gives them, most importantly, all the different environments on Hunting Island. Being a real nature lover, that’s important to me. I think we struck the right balance. We’re trying to create an experience between two covers. It’s like an ancillary experience for (island visitors). If people go there and take a book home with them, we want them to relive that experience they had on Hunting Island every time they open that book.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A call to photographers seeking submissions to illustrate the book drew more than 1,500 responses that Corbin then edited down to the photos found in the book. That effort had an unintended effect. After seeing the final selections, Corbin decided she needed to rewrite the book to match the visual narrative.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aside from Mills’ foreword and Corbin’s own writing, the book includes a description of an 1870s hunting trip to the island. The story, written by I. Jenkins Mikell, is a firsthand account that details the mid-December journey by row boat from Edisto Island across St. Helena Sound, which the author described as grand, gloomy and, at times peculiar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“To me, that’s the best part of the book,” Corbin said. “I feel very emotional about it because even then, when it took a row boat trip to get here, people adored this island. It was a spiritual place for them.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Having released her book into the world, Corbin noted that the FOHI is beginning work on a book. It will focus on the island’s famous lighthouse. While she won’t be involved in the writing, Corbin will likely edit the new book when it’s ready.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In her introduction and throughout “Wild Island Nature,” Corbin writes about the transitory nature of barrier islands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You never step onto the same island twice,” Corbin wrote in her introduction. “It keeps us wanting to come back to see what’s different and greet it anew.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Wild Island Nature\'\' can be purchased by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"http://friendsofhuntingisland.org/\">friendsofhuntingisland.org</a>. It is available in two versions – a hardback edition and a special limited boxed edition. All proceeds from the sale of “Wild Island Nature” go to the Friends of Hunting Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. 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It was prompted after it was revealed late last year that Prichard’s wife was employed by 303 Associates, a real estate development company with a number of projects pending before the city. Her position with 303 Associates was reportedly not related to the firm’s development efforts. The Department of Community and Economic Development considers all development projects in the city.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An informal opinion from the ethics commission was requested by Beaufort City Attorney William Harvey on Dec. 30 of last year. The inquiry was intended to determine if Prichard’s connection to 303 Associates constituted a conflict of interest for the city when considering that company’s initiatives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ethics commission released its informal opinion on Jan. 4 indicating that Prichard must recuse himself from any matters involving 303 Associates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Here, Mr. Prichard\'s spouse is an employee of 303 Associates,” wrote Ethics Commission Counsel Courtney Laster. “Therefore, 303 Associates is a ‘business with which Mr. Prichard is associated’ for purposes of recusal. Mrs. Prichard\'s job duties or title at 303 Associates is immaterial – as long as she is an employee of 303 Associates, then 303 Associates is a business with which Mr. Prichard is associated. Accordingly, when Mr. Prichard is required to take an action in which 303 Associates has an economic interest, he must recuse himself in writing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the issuance of that opinion, architects contracted by the city to write staff reports on projects from 303 Associates were directed to report to Prokop in place of Prichard.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Transparency is important to us, which is why we asked for the opinion,” Prokop said. “We will make this change to ensure that there is no conflict.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an email to The Island News, Prokop said the ethics commission’s opinion was not the motivation behind Prichard’s decision to leave his position with the city.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“No, this was not a factor and never had any basis in the work he did,” Prokop said. “David has a goal to obtain his Ph.D., and we wish him well in this endeavor.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Developer Graham Trask, who has been a vocal opponent to a number of projects spearheaded by 303 Associates, has been critical of Prichard. After the ethics commission opinion was made public, Trask ran an ad in The Island News calling for Prichard’s removal from city government. At the same time, he also advocated for Prokop’s removal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trask takes particular issue with the city’s handling of three projects initiated by 303 Associates including an apartment building planned for 211 Charles Street, the Beaufort Inn Hotel planned for 812 Port Republic Street, and a parking structure intended for 918 Craven Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is a welcome victory for transparency in city government,” Trask said in an email to The Island News referring to Prichard’s resignation. “Nevertheless, David\'s departure will not undo all the favorable decisions that he and his department made, while conflicted, which have led to the approval of 303 Associates\' projects which appear in violation of The Beaufort City Code. Under the circumstances, the city should make null and void all the 303 Associates decisions which were handled during David\'s tenure. Instead, the city has decided to stand by David\'s decisions at great expense to its credibility.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trask has filed a suit against the city for violating its own codes and processes. Additionally, he has filed appeals contesting the approvals related to all three projects. Those matters are all pending.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dick Stewart of 303 Associates said he expects little to change in the wake of Prichard’s departure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“As it relates to projects in the Historic District, our projects have been reviewed by the city architects, and we would expect that that would continue,” Stewart said. “So, we don’t see any changes there. We have some projects that we’re working on outside the Historic District. We’re concerned that the city may be understaffed for planning people and that may slow everybody down, which would affect us, too.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before coming to Beaufort, Prichard was the director of Development in Maryville, Tenn., where he oversaw that city’s Planning and Code Enforcement departments. Prior to that, he worked in Shalimar, Fla., where he was involved with the planning for projects related to Eglin Air Force Base.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We will begin our search for a new director immediately and in the interim, we will be using consultants to assist us with guidance and review of projects and staff reports for technical correctness whenever necessary,” Prokop said. “Reece Bertholf, Deputy City Manager, and I will be working closely with the staff and consultants to ensure the continued high level of customer service to all applicants and citizens.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He and his wife enjoy exploring their new home state. 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Zaire Nelson recorded a hat trick for the Bucs, Tyler Dickerson added two goals and an assist, and Jeremiah Ponder, Samuel Alainis, Liam Sanders, Michael Legier, and Adrienne McFaul each scored once.\nHost Whale Branch won its first game by forfeit before falling 6-1 to Groves and defeating Branchville 6-4. William Limas scored four goals and an assist against Branchville and added the lone goal for the Warriors against Groves. D’elente Hill and Brian Jaramillo Ruiz each had a goal and an assist in the Branchville win, and Benjamin Sanchez collected four assists in two games.\nBattery Creek will host Hanahan at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to open the regular season and region play. Whale Branch travels to Colleton County on Tuesday. 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The Veteran’s Social Worker can also answer questions about the VA Pharmacy Program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Pharmacy Team and Department is another one of the reasons that the RHJVA Medical Center and Health System has been in the top 10 percent of all public and private hospitals in the United States for customer satisfaction, quality of care, infection prevention, and dozens of other performance standards of care for over a decade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our Lowcountry South Carolina and Ga., VA Health Care System has ultra-modern pharmacy support in the VA Medical Center and through its’ Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOCs).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) system is an integral part of the total VA Medical System. We veterans who live in the service area of the Ralph H. 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The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Website at https://bit.ly/340r9hh can also help you locate an on-site receptacle in your community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The next two articles, Part 2 and Part 3, of this series will cover more on what veterans, family members, survivors, and caregivers should know about VA Pharmacy Services. 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(55679, 4, '2022-03-02 14:04:43', '2022-03-02 19:04:43', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>U.S. Army Aviation Lt. Col. (Ret.) and Military Officer’s Association of America (MOAA) member W. Larry Dandridge has been awarded the 2021 MOAA Robert J. Lamm Award.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Robert J. Lahm Award was established to honor the memory of Lt. Col. Robert J. Lahm, who served as Charleston MOAA Chapter Secretary January 1997 to April 2003. Lahm made many significant contributions to both the community and to the chapter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The award recognizes the efforts of an individual who provides outstanding service to the Charleston community (and military members and veterans) and the Charleston MOAA Chapter. Dandridge is the first person to win this award twice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dandridge is a distinguished and decorated Vietnam War veteran, a past police officer, a past Veterans Service Officer, the Fisher House Charleston Goodwill Ambassador, a dedicated supporter of all veterans and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and a tireless workers taking care of the patients there. He was instrumental in getting the Fisher House constructed in Charleston. This facility offers assistance and free lodging to those families, who have patients in the VA Hospital and who are not from this local area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the CEO, Editor and Senior Writer with Tigers, Vikings and Vipers Publishing, LLC, Dandridge has written a book, Blades of Thunder (Book One), which has raised more than $70,000 for Fisher House Charleston. He also writes a weekly column for The Island News on veterans’ benefits.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He also is past president of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), Charleston Chapter and is currently the Vice President for Veterans Affairs supporting local military men and women.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because of COVID, Dandridge was not able to attend the luncheon presentation; therefore, he received the award on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The award was presented by Charleston MOAA Chapter President Brig. Gen. Ernest D. Brockman, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.) at his residence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Island News columnist Dandridge receives award from MOAA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'island-news-columnist-dandridge-receives-award-from-moaa', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:04:43', '2022-03-02 19:04:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55679', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(55684, 4, '2022-03-02 14:11:52', '2022-03-02 19:11:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Seaman Apprentice Manvir Gill, USN</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Black History Month is celebrated annually as a reflection on the achievements and impact of the African American community on our nation and its history.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While under way in the Atlantic Ocean, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Multicultural Heritage Committee (MCHC) held a celebration to reflect upon the immeasurable impact that the African American community has had on the Navy and our nation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event kicked off with a performance by the MCHC step team and went into a rendition of the Black National Anthem, performed by Retail Service Specialist 2nd Class Daeon Farrar, from Richmond, Va.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This month is a reminder to reflect on Black history and how it has affected the Navy as a whole,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Arlen Royal, Ford’s MCHC program manager, from Pittsburgh. “It’s good to step back and look at where we came from, where we’re going, and the huge strides we’ve made over the past year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At home, Royal celebrates Black history month with his three kids and teaches them that everyone is important, no matter what color or race they are.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our culture is important to us and it’s important to remind future generations of the great things that African-Americans have done for this country and the world,” said Royal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few members of MCHC got behind the podium and delivered speeches about the history of African Americans and their contributions to the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Master Chief Operations Specialist Sharon Adams, from Beaufort, S.C., assigned to Ford’s training department delivered a speech that highlighted prominent African-American service members such as; Medal of Honor recipient and future Ford-class namesake Doris Miller, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We honor those who came before us during Black history month and we celebrate how far we’ve come as a society,” Adams said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford signed a proclamation designating February as Black History Month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In the Bicentennial year of our Independence, we can review with admiration the impressive contributions of black Americans to our national life and culture,” said Ford. “I urge my fellow citizens to join me in tribute to Black History Month and the message of courage and perseverance it brings to all of us.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the past 46 years these celebrations have continued to honor the contributions of African-Americans.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I celebrate Black history month at home by trying to uplift my black brothers and sisters,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Ryan Britton, from Greensboro, N.C., assigned to Ford’s air department. “This month is a great time to reflect on a lot of the things we are doing as individuals and MCHC did a great job of recognizing us.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event concluded with a cake-cutting and fellowship. Ford’s MCHC celebrates the diversity of the Navy and the legacies that honor our past throughout the year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USS Gerald R. Ford celebrates Black History Month', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uss-gerald-r-ford-celebrates-black-history-month', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:11:53', '2022-03-02 19:11:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55684', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55686, 4, '2022-03-02 14:15:59', '2022-03-02 19:15:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tim Wood</strong><br><br>I was listening to one of my streaming music stations the other day when P.F. Sloan\'s / Barry McGuire\'s Eve of Destruction played. I was 15 when the song came out in 1965 and I remember it well. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The song went on to become a pop anthem in those turbulent years when protest songs became chic with the U.S. youth, driven by the civil rights movement, anti-war movement and what we called the “women\'s lib movement,” meaning “women\'s liberation.” I hadn\'t heard the song in many years, and it brought back strong memories for me, so I took a few minutes to listen, remember and contemplate.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First and foremost, by changing a few words, I was shocked at it\'s relevance 57 years later in 2022.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The Eastern world, it is explodin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Violence flairin\', bullets loadin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>You\'re old enough to kill, but not for votin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>You don\'t believe in war, but what\'s that gun you\'re totin\'? And even the Jordon river has bodies floatin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>But you tell me over and over and over again my friend&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Ah, you don\'t believe we\'re on the eve of destruction&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Don\'t yo understand what I\'m trying to say?&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Can\'t you feel the fear I\'m feelin\' today?&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>If the button is pushed, there\'s no running away&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>There\'ll be no one to save with the world in a grave&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Take a look around you boy, it\'s bound to scare you, boy&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>But you tell me ...&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Yeah, my bloods so mad, feels like coagulatin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>I\'m sittin\' here just contemplatin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>I can\'t twist the truth, it knows no regulation&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Handful of Senators don\'t pass legislation&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>And marches alone can\'t bring integration&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>When human respect is disintegratin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This whole crazy world is just too frustratin\'&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>But you tell me ...&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Think of all the hate there is in Red China&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Ah, you may leave here for four days in space&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>But when you return, it\'s the same old place&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The poundin\' of the drums, the pride and disgrace&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>You can bury your dead but don\'t leave a trace&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Hate your next door neighbor but don\'t forget to say grace&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>And you tell me...over and over and again …&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have, since then, gotten a few things right: In July 1971, the 26th Amendment, changing the voting age to 18; the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960 and 1964; establishing the EPA by 1970.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But as far as what this old song is trying to say, there\'s not a whole lot to brag about. We have morphed into dealing with perpetual war, not just armed conflicts and proxie wars.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our own Supreme Court is in the process of rolling back hard-earned voting rights and women\'s rights. Instead of heroic, fearless astronauts experimenting with space exploration, we have billionaires taking four-day joy rides into space. The above song did not even address our environmental problems, which have now become extreme.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And sadly enough, our country is indeed divided into ideological extremes not witnessed since the 1960\'s, high stepping with many right-wing Christian hypocrisies.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Actually seeing the raw hate and anger on the faces of protesters today and remembering what I saw on the faces in our conflicts in the 60s, it\'s hard for me to believe that we are still arguing about the same conflicts and the same lack of legislation in our present society that is now infiltrated and augmented by lies, deception and decadence. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most fearfully, we see the powerful emergence of autocratic growth in leadership that is challenging our liberty, the rule of law and our hard-won democratic freedoms.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Never in my lifetime did I expect to see so many Americans persuaded to follow a misogynist con artist and support congressional leadership with autocratic values, disrespect for the rule of law and ignorance in proven science and history … I really believed when I was a teenager that I was witnessing a progressive growth here in America that would never look back, and never, more or less, revisit the social upheaval that I witnessed in the 60s, yet, here we are.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I never would have dreamed we, as a society, would be regressing and fighting, once again, voter suppression, dissolving women\'s rights and inflicting violence on ethnic groups and people of color.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So now, along with Eve of Destruction, I think of and call back some lines from other favorite songs. Jackson Browne’s “I want to know what became of the changes we waited for love to bring, were they only some fitful dream of some greater awakening?” Fred Neil’s “I only know peace will come when all hate is gone.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In regard to the earth\'s environment, nature always has and always will evolve with the earth. I know for a fact that it is the human species that will die off before our planet dies. We humans are our own worst enemies. We could, and should, be doing better. When will we ever learn?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><em>Tim and Kristy Wood moved to Beaufort in 1974. He worked as a carpenter in both restoration and new home construction, as well as operating a shop specializing in custom woodwork, Wood on Wood Specs. He is semi-retired, involved with fine woodworking and sits on the City of Beaufort Zoning Board of Appeals. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'We should be doing better', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'we-should-be-doing-better', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:16:00', '2022-03-02 19:16:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55688, 4, '2022-03-02 14:18:45', '2022-03-02 19:18:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice, I wonder sometimes whether even he knew how obtuse the angle of that trajectory would be.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recent events have been encouraging. Lord knows we need encouragement.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Foremost, if not first, we had President Joe Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. If confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to serve on the high court.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Atlantic’s Elaine Godfrey wrote in January that Jackson “fulfills a lot of requirements for the establishment set. She has the same Ivy League credentials as the sitting justices, having earned both her undergraduate and her law degree from Harvard and edited for the Harvard Law Review. She clerked for three federal judges — including Breyer, from 1999 to 2000. If nominated and confirmed, Jackson will follow the same track as Brett Kavanaugh, who also clerked for the justice he ultimately replaced.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jackson should be a shoo-in, or would be in less polarized times. Some of the Republican senators who approved her appointment to the D.C. Circuit Court last summer are now saying they will have to more thoroughly vet this latest nomination.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>American women indeed have “come a long way, baby,” but anything more than a pro forma process for Jackson will prove the nation as a whole still has a long way to go in dealing with women generally and Black women in particular.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In other news, three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights in March 2020 as he lay dying with Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck. A cellphone recording of Floyd’s death ignited protests around the world.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The federal jury concluded Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao deprived Floyd of his right to medical care. Two of them were convicted of the additional charge of failing to intervene to prevent Floyd’s death.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The New York Times said the convictions might spur police officers to do more when they see their colleagues committing crimes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Many police critics have complained that officers who allow police misconduct to happen do more damage to the community’s trust than the officers who commit it,” the Times reported, adding that since Floyd’s death “more than 215 departments have signed up for a Georgetown University program that teaches officers the philosophy and techniques of intervention.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That is a positive sign, but there are more than 12,000 local police departments in this country, with another 3,000 or so sheriff’s departments, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Two hundred seems like a drop in the bucket.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Floyd’s brother Philonese Floyd told Minnesota Public Radio the verdicts were “just accountability,” not justice.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It can never be justice because I can never get George back,” he said. “I can’t get my brother back.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Closer to home, the men convicted in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty of committing a hate crime in his death.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evidence presented in the case against Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William \"Roddie\" Bryan included numerous examples of racist language used by the men in text messages and posts on social media.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Federal prosecutors said these messages proved they were motivated by “pent-up racial anger” to kill Arbery as he was jogging through their neighborhood. Race was avoided as motive in the initial murder trial, a tactic one expert called problematic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A lot of people in our country adhere to the myth of colorblindness,” Justin Hansford, a professor at the Howard University School of Law, told Vox Media. “They think to talk about race makes you racist, so they’re afraid to talk about race. The whitewashing of this trial needs to be addressed.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the Justice Department tried to take a victory lap, Arbery’s family reminded them of a plea deal that had been offered the killers. The family was forced to make their case at a hearing on the matter.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I begged them,” Arbery’s mother recalled. “The lead prosecutor, Tara Lyons stood up and asked the judge to ignore the family’s cry. That’s not justice for Ahmaud.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The judge sided with the family, but for the second time in as many chances, victory left an aftertaste.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Justice that does not feel like justice is better than no justice at all. But not by much.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'The moral universe is taking its sweet time ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-moral-universe-is-taking-its-sweet-time', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:18:45', '2022-03-02 19:18:45', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55688', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55690, 4, '2022-03-02 14:22:52', '2022-03-02 19:22:52', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a deadline looms, I have but two options. I can pen my thoughts about the tragic events of this past week and expose my ignorance of Russian history, Ukraine\'s geography, and the political quilt that covers them. Or resort to creating an article about nothing, pretending I\'m not affected by the gaping hole in the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As inelegant as ignorance can be, inauthenticity burns a wound Band-Aids do not fit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Leaving the more profound debates of war, provocation, and the moral compass of all those tasked with choices my nightmares have yet to visit, I only express a mother\'s feelings from the safety of my country where I still have the freedom to express my thoughts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rarely do history lessons take a seat in my mind\'s auditorium; yet, this week, I find a packed house. Snippets of legendary men and women walking through the fire of battle as recounted by my college professor ring out as reconciliation of what I see and what I know fails.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The images of destruction play out like a movie, written and produced to evoke a response, promote thought and reveal the gambit of human emotion. It isn\'t a movie. Mothers are letting go of hands, fathers letting go of mothers, and nights drag on with no promise of morning. Modern-day connectivity prevents blissful dismissal. We are watching a war in real-time. No matter how thick my blanket of distance, I still feel the cold.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just as I tell my daughter in times of tragedy, I look for the helpers. If all that I have read is true, the helpers have risen seemingly out of dust under the leadership of an extraordinarily ordinary man. It is true that God does not call the qualified but qualifies the called. Amid the ashes of a tyrannical march rises not one phoenix, but an odyssey forming a coalition of passion, pride, and patriotism that causes the entire world to take notice and ask questions of our character.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mark Twain once said that God created war so that Americans would learn geography. We are learning far more. No longer are heroes hidden in typeface on brittle pages in history books. They are waking as mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters to stand for what they feel is right, defending what they believe to be theirs, and laying down their lives for strangers. Their patriotism is so emphatic that it weaponizes their empty hands. Their belief in their neighbors, compatriots, and leaders gives them strength in times of imminent uncertainty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I can not articulate the facts leading to this war, nor can I pretend to be informed of all that has led to this historical moment. I don\'t need well-dressed pundits to tell me I am witnessing history and watching legends rise, some only to fall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I now know the capital of Ukraine. I now know the name of Ukraine\'s president. More importantly, I now see the heart of Ukraine, a country otherwise unknown to those untouched by war. It causes me to remember our nation\'s heroes, extraordinarily ordinary men and women who did the unthinkable so that I may sit here and freely share what I think. Long live Ukraine. Long live freedom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford is the owner/founder of SugarBelle, a long-time real estate broker and a lover of the obscurities of southern culture. To contact her with praise and adoration, email CCWIslandNews@gmail.com. To complain, call your local representative.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Long live Ukraine, long live freedom', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'long-live-ukraine-long-live-freedom', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:22:53', '2022-03-02 19:22:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55690', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55692, 4, '2022-03-02 14:24:50', '2022-03-02 19:24:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Sunday, and I’m in Port Royal. This morning the news is about Ukraine and the fighting in and around Kyiv. But footage of the actual fighting, or descriptions about the movement of individual units, is largely absent.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The video coming forth from CNN and MSNBC is the same — repeated scenes of refugees arriving in Poland; fireman hosing down smoldering fires and, of course, nighttime explosions endlessly looped.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The anchors fill-up their time talking with experts — retired Colonels who fought in Iraq — who repeat the fact that Russia is larger than Ukraine and that it’s army has more tanks than the Ukrainian Army has canteens. Beyond these repetitive interviews the war is pretty much left to our imaginations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One assumes that most of the Ukrainian infantry are high school graduates having studied calculus and having read novels by Tolstoy. We assume these young troops were recently involved with cell phones, laptops and TikTok. And we have learned there are 32,000 women currently serving in the Ukrainian military — that’s 15 percent of their personnel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What we don’t know is where these troops are actually deployed, how they doing against the Russian tanks and, importantly, how many anti-tank missiles have been fired in their defense of Kyiv and Kharkov.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One assumes most of the young Russians soldiers also high school graduates. But we also know a big part the Russian army are marginally motivated, one-year conscripts. One assumes Vladimir kept these less-than-eager conscripts away from the T-90 tanks that were supposed to lead his ground troops across the border.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We know that the T-90 has a gun that has a slightly longer range than that of the Javelin — a “fire and forget” anti-armor missile that can, on a good day, hit a personnel carrier two miles away. But we don’t have much history when it comes to a face-off between the Javelin and the T-90.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We remember that the Russians gave 30 of these heavy tanks to the Syrians. Of these 30 tanks, the Syrian rebels took out five T-90s using the old TOW-2 anti-tank missile system. This may seem like a mediocre record and not a particularly good omen for the young Javelin-toting teenagers in Ukraine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But there are differences between the TOW and the Javelin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Javelin weighs 50 pounds and can be fired from the shoulder. The heavier TOW requires a tripod. After the TOW operator fires he must guide the missile to the tank all the while being exposed to return fire — and return fire can be distracting. The young men and women operating the Javelin can visualize the target on a green screen, fire, and then dive for cover.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are other weapons that obviously came into play when the Russians moved South from Belarus. One of these was the Su-25. These two-engined, ground support jets — sometimes called a “flying tank” — have been used by Russia and its allies all over the world. They were decisive in the Russo-Chechnya war, but were less effective in Africa.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some years ago I was in the Ivory Coast when then-President Laurent Gbagbo rented a half dozen Su-25s and used them against Islamic rebels. Unfortunately his Ukrainian pilots mistakenly killed nine French soldiers and the French took their revenge by blowing-up some of the offending Su-25s — abruptly ending their ground support role in that civil war.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fending off the Su-25, we have the Stinger — and we know that Lithuania air lifted hundreds of these ground-to-air missiles into Ukraine just before the invasion. Although the Stinger is mostly deployed against slower, lower flying helicopters, Afghan rebels did shoot down 15 Su-25s during their war with Russia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the immediate past — in our recent colonial wars — we were often pitting a well-trained, college educated pilot against an unschooled, RPG-toting teenager. Usually, the outcome of that face-off favored the well-trained pilot. But In Ukraine we’ve got healthy, educated, well-trained kids on both sides of the line.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This conflict hinges on the reliability of the young troops who have to master the increasingly sophisticated electronic weaponry that is now standard-issue in the developed world. But in this case the Russians (probably) have too many troops, T-90s and Su-25s for the Ukrainians to stop. Courage and competence may give way to the Russian tsunami.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But on this Sunday, though it is quiet in Port Royal, the Ukrainian youth continue to fight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Ukrainians continue to hold their own', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'ukrainians-continue-to-hold-their-own', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:24:51', '2022-03-02 19:24:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55692', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55694, 4, '2022-03-02 14:27:53', '2022-03-02 19:27:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I want to share a praise report of God healing someone I know personally. We hear about sickness and disease and the endless cries of why, but rarely do we learn about miracles when God intervenes and touches a person with His creative and restoring authority.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the New Testament, there are true accounts of Jesus asking what He can do for those who were suffering, and when they told Him their request, He said, “I will.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Christians, we pray because we believe God is listening and that He will answer our petitions according to His perfect plans. His written word is His general will, and He also has a specific will where He speaks directly to us. This is where we need to advance in our spiritual discernment and sensitivity.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, God says that He will bless a couple when they are married, but there is not a chapter and verse saying Sally will marry Joe. With every decision in life, The Almighty is trying to get our attention as He desires to lead us into divine appointments we commonly call, “walking in His Spirit.” Can you imagine how much more meaningful our life would be if we could develop a constant awareness of His presence?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I help manage a food distribution ministry that receives groceries from large markets and we give it away to those who could use a blessing. We have a team of 10 individuals that work in this community outreach three times each week.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One of the members, Wanda Humes is a very sweet Christian lady that unfortunately was the victim of a rear-end collision two years ago. The cervical vertebrae in her neck were damaged and the muscles and tendons have been pulling her chin down to her chest since the accident. This has caused her head to point directly to the ground without being able to lift it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Any attempt to raise her head was excruciating, and so she has been walking around with not being able to see people when she talks to them. People are constantly criticizing her for not looking at them when they are talking to her. I have felt compassion for her and occasionally I will gather the team around her to pray that God would heal her.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Friday afternoon, Feb. 25, the trailer had just been unloaded and we were loading our vehicles to give the food away when suddenly I felt compelled to gather the two team members that were still there and to pray for Wanda again. I laid hands on her along with Louise Gauthier and Norman Cline and started asking Jesus to touch her neck.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I said I believe that God can straighten bones, muscles, and tendons, and He is our provider and healer. I was pleading the blood of Jesus over her while these two witnesses were agreeing and together we sealed this request in the Name of Jesus. We left and went separate ways with the food.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fifteen minutes later, I received a call. Louise and Wanda had pulled over on the side of the road shouting praise God into the phone, saying that Wanda’s neck suddenly straightened up for the first time in two years. She could raise her head and see the sky like it was before the accident. We came back together about an hour later and were rejoicing when we saw her neck had been completely healed by the love and mercy of Christ.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We do not always understand why God heals some and does not heal others, or about His perfect timing, but as I explain in my last book about miracles, there are so many factors involved. It’s not easy to discern the plans of God without fervently seeking His face and even then, He is not obligated to share His reasons in every situation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We know that God spoke the universe into existence with His voice, yet many fail to believe He can speak to their sickness and remove it. The Bible says in Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Be encouraged, He can heal anyone of anything.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is nothing special about me, I’m just a person like you trying to live for Him as I continue learning how to love Him and those around me. I humbly relay this testimony to you and declare that in this particular case, it was God’s will to manifest His power on this day at this moment for His glory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about the Christian life at <a href=\"http://www.billyhollandministries.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.billyhollandministries.com\">www.billyhollandministries.com</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'A testimony about a miraculous healing', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-testimony-about-a-miraculous-healing', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:27:54', '2022-03-02 19:27:54', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55694', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55696, 4, '2022-03-02 14:29:09', '2022-03-02 19:29:09', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Parents, public can review proposed school instructional materials online</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has invited the public to review instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a memo to S.C. District Superintendents, SCDE Chief Finance Officer Nancy Williams encouraged community participation in this process.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"We would like to invite you and members of your district and community to participate in the public review,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The materials in the area of Physical Education 9-12 and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics will be available online until March 22. Links to access the instructional materials and submit public comments can be found at https://bit.ly/SCDE_Materials_Review_2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SCDE will receive public comments before a final decision is made on adopting the instructional materials. The materials will be recommended to the State Board for adoption on April 12 by the Instructional Materials Review Panels appointed by the Board.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Ole Miss names Gecy Fall 2021 Dean’s Honor Roll</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Morgan Gecy was named to the University of Mississippi\'s Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gecy was named to the Dean\'s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state\'s flagship university. It has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort’s Estell named to Radford\'s Fall 2021 Dean\'s List</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alyssa Kaitlyn Estell, a Criminal Justice major from Beaufort (29902), has been named to the Fall 2021 Dean\'s List at Radford University.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Appearing on the Dean\'s List is the most prestigious academic recognition Radford University students can receive for their performance during a semester. Students are placed on the Dean\'s List if they meet four specific criteria. They must have 12 semester hours of coursework graded A-F; earn GPA\'s of at least 3.4 for all courses not graded on a pass-fail basis; obtain no grade lower than \"C\"; and no incomplete grades.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 8,998 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal resident named to Shepherd University’s Dean List</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of the 899 students named to the Dean\'s List at Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, W.Va.) for the fall 2021 semester, one is from Beaufort County – Port Royal’s Richard P. Condon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester while carrying at least 12 hours of coursework.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hargray to give $6,000 to help students Dream Bigger</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Schools and organizations serving K-12 students in Hargray communities have the opportunity to win $3,000 to fund their science, technology, engineering or math project or club as part of the internet service provider’s annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>K-12 schools and organizations in communities throughout the states Hargray serves can enter to win simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the money will be used to fund their technology project – whether for equipment, competition fees, field trips or otherwise – and how it benefits students. Two entities will be selected to each receive a $3,000 award.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Entries will be accepted through March 21 at www.hargray.com/campaign/contest. Five finalists will be selected by Hargray, and the winner will be determined by public voting from March 24 through March 31. The finalists – as well as the schools and organizations selected to receive the award – will be highlighted on Hargray’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A dozen from Beaufort named to College of Charleston President’s, Dean’s lists for Fall 2021</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,000 students who were named to Fall 2021 President\'s List and Dean\'s List, including 12 students from Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following local students earned honors:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Frederick Scheper (29907) was named to the President\'s List. Scheper is majoring in Marine Biology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Addison MacPhee (29907) was named to the President\'s List. MacPhee is majoring in Computer Science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mason Monti (29906) was named to the Dean\'s List. Monti is majoring in Theatre.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alexis Alvarez (29907) was named to the Dean\'s List. Alvarez is majoring in Political Science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emily Potter (29907) was named to the Dean\'s List. Potter is majoring in Marine Biology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Baylen Deaton (29907) was named to the Dean\'s List. Deaton is majoring in History.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anne McKenzie (29907) was named to the President\'s List. McKenzie is majoring in Exercise Science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sarah Suber (29907) was named to the Dean\'s List. Suber is majoring in Biology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Susan Roberts (29906) was named to the Dean\'s List. Roberts is majoring in Religious Studies and Anthropology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Phoebe Trainum (29907) was named to the Dean\'s List. Trainum is majoring in Exercise Science.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lydia Mahan (29902) was named to the President\'s List. Mahan is majoring in Psychology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cadence Gillaspie (29906) was named to the Dean\'s List. Gillaspie is majoring in Public Health.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'EDUCATION BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'education-briefs-45', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:29:10', '2022-03-02 19:29:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55696', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55698, 4, '2022-03-02 14:30:55', '2022-03-02 19:30:55', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People interested in helping Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland improve are encouraged to become candidates for the Board of Directors. The deadline for board candidate applications is 4 p.m., April 6, and the online election will be held May 10-11.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Candidates must apply online and the application is available directly at https://forms.gle/5bKiiyFU44eayLtq6 or via the school website at www.polaristech.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Board members serve two-year terms. There are six seats open, three through the election and three to be appointed by the current Board of Directors. To ensure a fair and confidential election, the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina will oversee the board election process.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meetings are held monthly, usually at the school campus in Ridgeland, Jasper County, or by Zoom. By law, at least half the board must have experience in business or education and all board members must be South Carolina residents.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Polaris Tech Governance Committee will select a slate of three candidates to appear on the ballot and recommend those to the full Board. All prospective candidates must complete the official Polaris Tech board application on the school website, www.polaristech.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications must be completed and submitted online no later than 4 p.m. April 6. Incomplete or late applications won’t be accepted.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By April 28, the slate of candidates with profile information will be posted on the Polaris Tech website for the election. In early May, families of enrolled children and staff will receive special instructions on how to vote online using the same process as last year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the candidate recruitment process, Polaris Tech continues to accept student applications through March 31 for the upcoming school year. Rising 5th through 12th grade students are welcome. Applications close March 31 and are available online at <a href=\"http://www.polaristech.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.polaristech.org\">www.polaristech.org</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Polaris Tech Charter School seeks board candidates', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'polaris-tech-charter-school-seeks-board-candidates', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:30:56', '2022-03-02 19:30:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55698', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55700, 4, '2022-03-02 14:35:15', '2022-03-02 19:35:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ed Allen, left, a member of the Board of Directors for Beaufort/Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, questions Allison Jackson, a certified family nurse practitioner, regarding health services to be offered to children attending St. Helena Elementary School. Jackson was announcing the opening of the newest health clinic at the school offering medical, dental and social services at low cost. Parental consent is required for students to participate in the program. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Taking care of the kids', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'taking-care-of-the-kids', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:35:16', '2022-03-02 19:35:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55702, 4, '2022-03-02 14:36:05', '2022-03-02 19:36:05', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County School District (BCSD) will be able to suspend Test-to-Stay and quarantines once schools have had two consecutive weeks with less than 10 percent of all students and staff absent due to COVID-19 cases, according to DHEC’s updated School and Childcare Exclusion List. The school district made this announcement in a Wednesday, Feb. 23 news release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As per DHEC, the first two-week period ends Monday, February 28. As such, BCSD began implementing this change on a school-by-school basis starting Tuesday, March 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am pleased to report that no district school currently has more than 10% of its students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19,” BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in the news release. “And, we are hopeful that this trend will continue.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once Test-to-Stay and quarantine are suspended on March 1, DHEC has directed that contact tracing, testing, and masking of close contacts without symptoms no longer be required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, if a school that has suspended Test-to-Stay or quarantine has two consecutive weeks with 10 percent or more of students and staff testing positive for COVID-19, DHEC requires that Test-to-Stay and other quarantine requirements be reinstated. This will be determined on a school-by-school basis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DHEC’s requirements for isolation when students or staff test positive for COVID-19 remain the same. Additionally, DHEC continues to require that students and staff exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms be excluded from school/work. If a district student or staff member is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, families/employees are encouraged to contact the school nurse or fill out the afterhours reporting form.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'District continues to align with DHEC’s updated Test-to-Stay, quarantine criteria', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'district-continues-to-align-with-dhecs-updated-test-to-stay-quarantine-criteria', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:36:05', '2022-03-02 19:36:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55702', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55704, 4, '2022-03-02 14:37:35', '2022-03-02 19:37:35', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Deadline to apply is March 31</strong><br><br><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) is now accepting school choice applications for the 2022-23 academic year, the eighth year of the district’s expanded choice initiative.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School choice applications are open on the district’s website and must be submitted online by Thursday, March, 31. Parents who don’t have Internet access may request application assistance at any district school.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Curriculum options approved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, advanced math and science (AMES), International Baccalaureate, arts integration, language immersion, Cambridge Academy, classical studies, Early College, and leadership programs. To learn about all of the district’s school choice offerings please see the BCSD School Choice Headquarters website page (https://bit.ly/BCSD-Choice_2022-23) where a complete school-choice directory can be viewed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are proud to announce our newest academic program, the Med-Tech 7 Magnet Program that will feature a specialized, theme-based curriculum that will prepare students for a future in either the Medical or Technology field,” BCSD Superintendent Frank Rodriguez said in a release. “The addition of this program reaffirms our commitment to empowering our students to create their own educational pathways.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choice schools serve children who live in their attendance zones in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend. Beaufort County students who attend choice programs do not pay extra tuition, although families are responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of school attendance zones.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the number of choice applications at a school would cause the school to exceed its overall enrollment capacity, or if approved applications would push an individual choice program beyond its capacity, students will be placed on a waiting list.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Five schools potentially have no availability for choice because they are at or above capacity. Those schools are H.E. McCracken Middle School, Hilton Head Island High School, Bluffton High School (with the exception of students zoned for May River High School who wish to apply for JROTC), May River High School, and Pritchardville Elementary School.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All district schools maintain a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focus, as well as a core curriculum that includes the arts, world languages, and technology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about any of the school choice programs listed in the 2022-23 school choice directory (https://bit.ly/BCSD-Choice_2022-23) please contact the school associated with the program(s) directly for more information.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BCSD school choice applications available online', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bcsd-school-choice-applications-available-online', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:37:36', '2022-03-02 19:37:36', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55704', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55706, 4, '2022-03-02 14:41:14', '2022-03-02 19:41:14', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GIRLS LACROSSE</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eagles fall to Sharks in region opener</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High dropped its Region 7-4A opener at home Monday, falling 17-6 to May River.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sophia Pellegrino led Beaufort High’s scoring with four goals, Abby Baise scooped up eight groundballs, and Shelby Holstein made 10 saves in goal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lola Spires was sensational at midfield, scoring six goals to lead an impressive May River offense. Erika Dart tallied five goals alongside an assist for six points, and Molly Salus netted three goals while adding two assists and a team-high six groundballs. Tori Meiss notched the win in net for the Sharks with four saves.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High (0-2, 0-1) hosts Lucy Beckham on Thursday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55641,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/0128202May-River-@-BHS-girls-LaCrosse-2-7574_edited-1.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/0128202May-River-@-BHS-girls-LaCrosse-2-7574_edited-1-880x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55641\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort’s Sofia Pellegrinao, in white, and May River’s Lucy Wynne battle for control of the ball during their lacrosse match Monday night at Beaufort High School. May River won, 18-8. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BOYS SOCCER</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dolphins go undefeated at Warrior Bash</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek boys soccer finished its undefeated run through the Warrior Bash on Saturday, defeating Groves High School 3-1 to claim the tournament championship.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Abraham Bendeck, Juan Jamie and Ashton Morgan all scored goals in the victory and Talmedge Magbee assisted on all three goals for the Dolphins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Isaac Vega netted two goals, while Ivan Huerta, Talmedge Magbee, and Ashton Morgan each added one in a 5-0 win over Bridges Prep on Friday to send Battery Creek to the championship game.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins started the season on a positive note, defeating Calhoun County 9-2 on Thursday, as Chase Bradham, Jonathon Cruz, Gabe Depuy, Juan Jaimes, Magbee, Noah Northway and Vega all scored single goals and Adam Merida netted two for the Dolphins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bridges Prep opened up with a 10-1 win over Branchville before falling to Battery Creek and Groves. Zaire Nelson recorded a hat trick for the Bucs, Tyler Dickerson added two goals and an assist, and Jeremiah Ponder, Samuel Alainis, Liam Sanders, Michael Legier, and Adrienne McFaul each scored once.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Host Whale Branch won its first game by forfeit before falling 6-1 to Groves and defeating Branchville 6-4. William Limas scored four goals and an assist against Branchville and added the lone goal for the Warriors against Groves. D’elente Hill and Brian Jaramillo Ruiz each had a goal and an assist in the Branchville win, and Benjamin Sanchez collected four assists in two games.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek will host Hanahan at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to open the regular season and region play. Whale Branch travels to Colleton County on Tuesday. Bridges travels to Holy Trinity on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eagles rally past Holy Trinity</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy boys soccer rallied from an early two-goal deficit, then held off a late push from reigning SCISA 1A champion Holy Trinity for a thrilling 4-3 win to open the season Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Mighty Lions pounced early, taking a 2-0 lead just 10 minutes into the game, but the Eagles answered swiftly, scoring four goals before halftime to take command.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity pulled one back in the second half, but BA was able to deny the Mighty Lions the equalizer and hang on for a season-opening win.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brayden Dineen, Miles Spratling, Evan Rankin and Gavin Midyette scored goals for the Eagles, but Zeke Gonzalez was named the team’s man of the match for anchoring the defense and making key passes from his right wingback position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA (1-0) hosts Hilton Head Prep on Tuesday. Holy Trinity (0-1) hosts Patrick Henry on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GIRLS SOCCER</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dolphins dominant at Warrior Bash</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek girls soccer outscored its competition 37-1 in three dominant victories to capture the Warrior Bash title at Whale Branch.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sophia Felix recorded nine goals with a pair of hat tricks and added a fourth goal in the championship game, leading the Dolphins to a 12-0 victory over Whale Branch. Battery Creek beat Whale Branch 15-1 and blanked Groves (Ga.) 10-0 in pool play to earn a spot in the title match.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Taelyr Daughtery also recorded two hat tricks, including one in the championship game, while Josie Fent posted two goals, and Natalie Cruz, Ruthie Floyd, and Mary Beth Kizer each scored goals in the final.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Daugherty scored four goals, and Fent and Felix added three each in a 15-1 over the Warriors on Thursday, while Kizer and Andrea Celeda each added a pair of goals and Emily Lopez-Sales scored one.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The same trio of Daugherty, Felix, and Fent did damage again Friday against Groves, scoring two goals each, while Floyd matched them with a brace, and Kizer and Siamsii Hnem each tallied a goal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anna Moore had a terrific weekend in net behind a strong Dolphins defense, allowing just one goal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch earned its spot in the final with a 6-0 win over Groves on Friday, as Kailey Pusha-Weeks produced a hat trick, Jalaila Jenkins scored a pair of goals, Samari Gardner added a goal and an assist, and Tori White assisted on a goal. Pusha-Weeks also scored the Warriors’ lone goal in the first game with Battery Creek.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek will open the regular season with a region game against Hanahan at 6 p.m. Thursday. Whale Branch travels to Colleton County on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA knocks off Mighty Lions in opener</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy opened its season with a 1-0 victory over crosstown rival and defending SCISA 1A state champion Holy Trinity on Friday.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Claire Tumlin scored the game’s lone goal on an assist from Ariana Gonzalez, and BA’s outstanding defense preserved the shutout.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA (1-0) hosts Hilton Head Prep on Tuesday. Holy Trinity (0-1) travels to Phillip Simmons on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'spring-sports-roundup', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:41:15', '2022-03-02 19:41:15', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55708, 4, '2022-03-02 14:44:20', '2022-03-02 19:44:20', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Four Lowco hoops standouts earned statewide recognition for their outstanding seasons Wednesday, landing spots on the coveted South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-State teams.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High’s James Dennison was the lone boys player selected, while Bluffton’s Tacoya Heyward, Battery Creek’s Kiara Wilson, and Whale Branch’s Kynew Barnwell were named to the girls teams.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55666,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_7516.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_7516-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55666\"/></a><figcaption>Whale Branch’s Kynew Barnwell averaged 18.7 points, 3.2 assists and 3.5 steals this season.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The leader of Beaufort High’s terrific forward trio, Dennison delivered a monster senior campaign to give his Eagles the Region 7-4A crown. A dominant rebounder and an efficient scorer, Dennison averaged 19.4 points a game while reeling in 13.3 boards per contest. He was good for a double-double almost every night and worked hard defensively with over two steals and a block per game. Alongside his teammates Zyrin Odom and Michael Dennison, James was a staple of the Eagles’ loaded frontcourt that stifled its Lowco competition in 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She’s just a sophomore, but Heyward has already ascended to the ranks of one of the state’s premier point guards. It was another brilliant year for Tacoya, who led the Bobcats to an incredible second consecutive unbeaten Region 7-4A run. Her speed and athleticism are unmatched at the high school level, and she can score at all levels while playing a ferocious brand of defense. She did it all for the Bobcats in her sophomore season, scoring 13.7 points per game alongside 8.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 6.1 steals. It’s the second straight year she’s earned All-State recognition, and Heyward will be committed to improving her game even further for a Bobcat side that should be a state title contender next year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55660,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_8560.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_8560-1024x1008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55660\"/></a><figcaption>Battery Creek’s Kiara Wilson showcased her elite ball-handling and shooting abilities combined with an exceptional defensive effort this season. Photos by Justin Jarrett/LowcoSports.com.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson put together a sensational season for Battery Creek, showcasing her elite ball-handling and shooting abilities combined with an exceptional defensive effort. The junior guard stuffed the stat sheet every night on the court including a memorable triple-double on January 25 against Academic Magnet with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 steals. Lonnie Kluttz could count on Wilson to give her Dolphins a lift throughout Region 8-3A play, and her relentless effort in grabbing boards, deflecting passes, and scoring in transition helped lead her team back to the postseason. She’ll be one to watch heading into her senior year as Battery Creek looks to build on a breakout 2022 campaign.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Barnwell’s final chapter as a Whale Branch Warrior may have been her best yet in a remarkable run to the elite eight in class 1A. The electric senior went on a tear in the postseason, willing the Warriors to a pair of playoff wins with back-to-back 30-point games before raising the curtain with a 28-point effort against Military Magnet. Barnwell’s superior outside shooting and quickness to the rim were uncontainable, averaging 18.7 points while racking up 3.2 assists and 3.5 steals per contest. An All-State honoree for the second consecutive year, Barnwell’s scoring and leadership on the court will be sorely missed for Latoya Mack and the Warriors next season.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Four Lowco stars named to All-State hoops teams', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'four-lowco-stars-named-to-all-state-hoops-teams', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:44:22', '2022-03-02 19:44:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55708', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55710, 4, '2022-03-02 14:45:49', '2022-03-02 19:45:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>John Asher Howell was this year’s recipient of the Jonathan Peck Skills for Life award when the Beaufort High School football team gathered for their annual banquet Wednesday, Feb. 23, on Dataw Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The award honored Howell’s academic and social achievements, recognizing his positive attitude, perseverance and academic achievement.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High players, coaches, school administrators and parents gathered in the Carolina Ballroom for a banquet and dinner sponsored by Dataw Island members. The community and Beaufort High School athletics have a special connection – many members enjoy supporting our local student athletes, attend games to cheer on their home crowd, and offer their support to these students. Each spring, the members pool resources to host the Beaufort High School Football Banquet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dataw Island member and football supporter Marilyn Peck congratulated the student athletes on an excellent season. At the banquet each year, Peck encourages players through a poem that was one of her husband’s favorites – Invictus by William Ernest Henley.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peck’s late husband, Jonathan Peck, was also an avid football supporter. In his honor, the Jonathan Peck Skills for Life Award is given every year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The award recognizes an outstanding student athlete who exemplifies the traits that Jon Peck held dear, on and off the field: a positive attitude, ability to get along with everyone, spirituality, appearance, communication skills, and having a plan for improving themselves in academics and in life.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort’s Howell wins Jonathan Peck Skills for Life Award ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-howell-wins-jonathan-peck-skills-for-life-award', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:45:49', '2022-03-02 19:45:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55710', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55712, 4, '2022-03-02 14:47:09', '2022-03-02 19:47:09', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The newest addition to the roster of LowcoSports podcasts is produced in the Lowcountry, but its reach goes well beyond, and basketball fans won’t want to miss it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Former New York City and Syracuse University hoops legend Tony “Red” Bruin and LowcoSports founder Justin Jarrett team up on “Red’s Barber Shop” to talk hoops with basketball insiders and some of the biggest personalities in the game, reconnecting with the players, coaches, and others Red crossed paths with on his basketball journey.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the first episode, available now on most podcast platforms and at LowcoSports.com, features longtime college hoops coach turned ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'New Lowco podcast features big names in hoops ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'new-lowco-podcast-features-big-names-in-hoops', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:47:10', '2022-03-02 19:47:10', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55714, 4, '2022-03-02 14:49:02', '2022-03-02 19:49:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The prospect of an All-Lowco state final in SCISA 2A girls basketball went by the wayside Thursday when Orangeburg Prep ousted Beaufort Academy in the semifinals, frustrating the Eagles’ offensive stars in a 57-23 victory to earn a shot at three-time defending champion Hilton Head Christian Academy in the championship game.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After holding John Paul II under 20 points in the quarterfinals, the Indians brought the same defensive intensity to their matchup with BA, making the Eagles work for every shot and stifling stars Mike’Ala Washington and Tahleea Heyward.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Their defense gave us fits. High energy and fundamentally sound,” BA coach Andrew Ienuso said. “They were stifling in their halfcourt defense, contesting every shot. They also limited our opportunities to get out in transition. Great effort by OP.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Orangeburg Prep (20-2) will face a stiff test in trying to contain HHCA’s numerous weapons and dethrone the three-time champs, but the Indians locked down BA’s top scoring threats, as senior Mary Hanna Hiers led the Eagles with six points.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA finished 19-7 in Ienuso’s first season at the helm, and Hiers was the only senior contributor, so the future looks bright.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s always difficult seeing a season come to a close, but I am so proud of these girls for their dedication and commitment to one another and this program,” Ienuso said. “I feel blessed to be a part of a program that has supported us this season. I’m thrilled at what this group can achieve next season and beyond.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head Christian Academy rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Orangeburg Prep for its fourth consecutive SCISA 2A title&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'OP shuts down BA girls in semis ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'op-shuts-down-ba-girls-in-semis', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:49:03', '2022-03-02 19:49:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55716, 4, '2022-03-02 14:50:45', '2022-03-02 19:50:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lowco sent 24 wrestlers to the SCSHL State Championship in Anderson this weekend, and 12 of them will come home with hardware, including one with a gold medal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>May River junior Santiago Rueda claimed the Lowco’s only state title Saturday, rallying from a three-point deficit in the final minute of regulation and scoring a sudden victory takedown over Indian Land’s Max Yegge to win the Class 4A 138-pound crown.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hilton Head High’s Drew Vigh (132), May River’s Gabe Juarez (170), and Beaufort High’s Colton Phares (182) all settled for silver after dropping tough decisions in the finals — and both Vigh and Juarez lost heartbreakers in overtime. Hilton Head’s William Jakeway (106), Darnell Brawner (145), and KJ Holland (152) all placed third along with May River’s Isaiah Wysong (132) and Battery Creek’s Sam Degroat (120), and Hilton Head’s Zao Estrada (113), May River’s Emilio Mendoza (120), and Battery Creek’s Dre’Shaun Brown (182) finished fourth. <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Phares had to grind out a 4-2 win over Greenwood’s Owen Sargent in the opening round but pinned North Augusta’s David Havasy in the second period in the semifinals, setting up a terrific matchup against three-time bronze medalist Roy Price of Eastside in the 182-pound final. The Beaufort junior found difficulty generating scoring chances against Price, who picked up takedowns in each of the first two periods and tacked on a stalling point to make it 5-0 before trading reversals with Phares in the final 23 seconds of the second period. Phares went on bottom in the third period looking to chip away, but Price prevented him from scoring and claimed his first state title after three third-place finishes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Degroat lost a 5-3 decision to runner-up Landon Allen of West-Oak in the semifinals, but he rebounded to dominate his next two opponents, recording a pin and an 18-2 technical fall to claim bronze. Brown lost to eventual champion AJ Dickerson of West-Oak in the semis, then earned an 8-6 decision over Chester’s DC Carter to get into the medal round, where he lost 7-4 to Hanahan’s Will Dennard to finish fourth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Tayriq Legree (120) and Peter Adam Burvenich (160) each fell one win short of earning medals, as did Battery Creek’s Reily Doray (113) and Elmer Linares (126), going 1-2 over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Phares 2nd, two Dolphins place at state wrestling ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'phares-2nd-two-dolphins-place-at-state-wrestling', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:50:46', '2022-03-02 19:50:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55716', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55718, 4, '2022-03-02 14:52:57', '2022-03-02 19:52:57', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Beaufort High School baseball and softball teams open practice </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55629,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/02242022-BHS-softball-practice-1-9385.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/02242022-BHS-softball-practice-1-9385-934x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55629\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort High School assistant softball coach Kashmire Rentz,\nright, gives some pointers to catcher Jordyn Ramirez during\npractice Thursday afternoon, Feb. 24. The Lady Eagles host the\nDolphins of Battery Creek in a non-region contest at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 7.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55661,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/02242022-BHS-baseball-practice-1-9272.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/02242022-BHS-baseball-practice-1-9272-1024x636.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55661\"/></a><figcaption>The Boys of Spring are at it at Beaufort High School, as seen here\nWednesday afternoon, Feb. 23, getting warmed up in the outfield.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'A rite of spring ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-rite-of-spring', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:52:58', '2022-03-02 19:52:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55718', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55720, 4, '2022-03-02 14:54:50', '2022-03-02 19:54:50', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Type 2 diabetes causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of this chronic condition can result in a person getting treatment sooner, which reduces the risk of severe complications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People with prediabetes have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, but doctors do not consider them to have diabetes yet. According to the CDC, people with prediabetes often develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years if they do not get treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The onset of type 2 diabetes can be gradual, and symptoms can be mild during the early stages. As a result, many people may not realize that they have this condition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The early signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Frequent urination: </strong>When blood sugar levels are high, the kidneys try to remove the excess sugar by filtering it out of the blood. This can lead to a person needing to urinate more frequently, particularly at night.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Increased thirst: </strong>The frequent urination that is necessary to remove excess sugar from the blood can result in the body losing additional water. Over time, this can cause dehydration and lead to a person feeling more thirsty than usual.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. Always feeling hungry: </strong>People with diabetes often do not get enough energy from the food they eat. The digestive system breaks food down into a simple sugar called glucose, which the body uses as fuel. In people with diabetes, not enough of this glucose moves from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes often feel constantly hungry, regardless of how recently they have eaten.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Feeling very tired: </strong>Type 2 diabetes can impact on a person’s energy levels and cause them to feel very tired or fatigued. This tiredness occurs as a result of insufficient sugar moving from the bloodstream into the body’s cells.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Blurry vision: </strong>An excess of sugar in the blood can damage the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, which can cause blurry vision. This blurry vision can occur in one or both of the eyes and may come and go. If a person with diabetes goes without treatment, the damage to these blood vessels can become more severe, and permanent vision loss may eventually occur.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6. Slow healing of cuts and wounds: </strong>High levels of sugar in the blood can damage the body’s nerves and blood vessels, which can impair blood circulation. As a result, even small cuts and wounds may take weeks or months to heal. Slow wound healing also increases the risk of infection.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>7. Tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet: </strong>High blood sugar levels can affect blood circulation and damage the body’s nerves. In people with type 2 diabetes, this can lead to pain or a sensation of tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. This condition is known as <strong><em>neuropathy</em></strong>, and it can worsen over time and lead to more serious complications if a person does not get treatment for their diabetes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>8. Patches of dark skin: </strong>Patches of dark skin forming on the creases of the neck, armpit, or groin can also signify a higher risk of diabetes. These patches may feel very soft and velvety. This skin condition is known as acanthosis nigricans.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>9. Itching and yeast infections: </strong>Excess sugar in the blood and urine provides food for yeast, which can lead to infection. Yeast infections tend to occur on warm, moist areas of the skin, such as the mouth, genital areas, and armpits. The affected areas are usually itchy, but a person may also experience burning, redness, and soreness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Importance of early diagnosis&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recognizing the early signs of type 2 diabetes can allow a person to get a diagnosis and treatment sooner. Getting appropriate treatment, making lifestyle changes, and controlling blood sugar levels can greatly improve a person’s health and quality of life and reduce the risk of complications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Without treatment, persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to severe and sometimes life-threatening complications, including:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>heart disease&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>stroke&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>nerve damage, or neuropathy&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>foot problems&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>kidney disease, which can result in a person needing dialysis&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>eye disease or loss of vision&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>sexual problems in both men and women&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Untreated diabetes can also lead to hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS), which causes a severe and persistent increase in blood sugar levels. An illness or infection will usually trigger HHNS, which can require hospitalization. This sudden complication tends to affect older people.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keeping blood sugar levels under control is crucial for preventing some of these complications. The longer that blood sugar levels remain uncontrolled, the higher the risk of other health problems.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Risk factors for type 2 diabetes&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase a person’s risk. These risk factors include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>being 45 years of age or older&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>living a sedentary lifestyle&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>being overweight or obese&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>eating an unhealthful diet&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>having a family history of diabetes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>having a medical history of gestational diabetes, heart disease, or stroke&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>having prediabetes&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>being of African American, Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander descent&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Takeaway&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes high blood sugar levels. Early signs and symptoms can include frequent urination, increased thirst, feeling tired and hungry, vision problems, slow wound healing, and yeast infections.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone who experiences possible signs and symptoms of diabetes should see a doctor for an evaluation, especially if they have other risk factors for developing this condition. The early detection and treatment of type 2 diabetes can improve a person’s quality of life and reduce the risk of severe complications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/323185#risk-factors\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/323185#risk-factors\"> https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/323185#risk-factors </a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What are the early signs of type 2 diabetes? ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-are-the-early-signs-of-type-2-diabetes', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:54:51', '2022-03-02 19:54:51', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55720', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55722, 4, '2022-03-02 14:57:02', '2022-03-02 19:57:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You\'ve probably heard of the electromagnetic (EMF) spectrum. EMFs are the energized waves moving through the air. The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visible light is the range of the spectrum where our eyes are able to compute waves into images. The rest of the spectrum—not visible to the naked eye—is separated into two categories as ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Visible light can be thought of as a dividing line between these two types of radiation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Examples of <strong>ionizing radiation </strong>are gamma and X-rays. These higher frequency wavelengths are moving at super-fast speeds. In fact, they are so energetic that they can knock electrons out of atoms, damaging our DNA. These effects are known to lead to cancer.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Non-ionizing radiation</strong>—such as electricity, Wi-Fi and cell phone radiation—occurs at lower frequencies, with waves that are far less energetic yet still incredibly fast.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Countries run electricity on frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz, meaning the waves are moving 50 to 60 times per second.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cell phones use frequencies from around 900 MHz to 1900 MHz, meaning the waves are moving 900,000,000 to 1,900,000,000 times per second.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wi-Fi uses a frequency of 2.45 GHz, which means the waves are moving 2,450,000,000 times per second.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5G will use higher frequencies such as 28.35 GHz, which means the waves are moving 28,350,000,000 per second.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The US FCC has even allocated frequencies up to 3 THz for 7G. This means the waves move 3,000,000,000,000 a second.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Non-ionizing\" radiation may not immediately rip apart the cells in our bodies but that does not mean it is safe.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Chronic exposure to non-ionizing radiation, even at low densities, has been found to have a biological impact and can alter the way our body’s living cells communicate with each other.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For additional information, watch this short YouTube video: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqXes6fj_PI&amp;t=14s\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqXes6fj_PI&amp;t=14s</a> to understand how it happens.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Environmental Health Trust, ehtrust.org and Dr. Devra Davis<br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'How humans manipulate electronic and magnetic fields', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-humans-manipulate-electronic-and-magnetic-fields', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:57:03', '2022-03-02 19:57:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55724, 4, '2022-03-02 14:58:27', '2022-03-02 19:58:27', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs can contribute to substance use disorders, potentially leading to addiction. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, as in some cases, people may put pressure on others not to use recreational drugs and alcohol.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peer pressure is also highly complex, as it is not always direct. It can sometimes manifest as indirect pressure, such as when a person perceives that many or even all of their peers use drugs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peer social norms can also act as a form of peer pressure. For example, if a person sees that their group of friends spends a lot of time drinking, they may feel pressure to drink, even in the absence of direct peer pressure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peer pressure interacts with many other factors, including family pressure and support, to affect the overall likelihood of alcohol and drug use. Research shows that people with certain personality traits may also be more vulnerable to peer pressure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peers play an important role in many people’s lives, especially in late childhood and adolescence when young people attempt to become more independent, gain acceptance, and build an identity. Peer pressure refers to the fact that peers can pressure one another to engage in certain behaviors—both positive and negative. Much of the research on peer pressure focuses on teenagers, due to the idea that they are more vulnerable to peer influence.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Peer pressure comes in many forms:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Environmental norms: </strong>A person may experience pressure to adhere to what is “normal” among their peer group. For example, if everyone smokes, a person may feel left out when all of their friends take a smoke break. As a result, they may join in, even if their friends never encourage them to smoke or even actively discourage it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Direct pressure: </strong>Direct pressure comes in the form of peers urging a person to do something, such as by threatening them, telling them how fun something will be, or suggesting a person do something they might not otherwise consider.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Indirect pressure: </strong>Indirect pressure happens when peers indirectly influence a person’s behavior. Several studies have shown that teens are more likely to be friends with people who share their habits, such as smoking.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many people see peer pressure as having negative effects, such as encouraging someone to smoke. However, it is important to note that peer pressure can also sometimes be positive. For example, a person’s friends may encourage them not to use drugs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Groups that peer pressure commonly affects: Peer pressure can affect anyone and any group. However, a lot of social science research focuses on children and teens, who may seek the approval of peers as they move toward independence from their families. A 2020 study used a number of personality and peer influence measures to identify characteristics of adolescents who are more susceptible to peer pressure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those characteristics include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>having a higher sensitivity to rejection</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>rating peers as important</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>having lower levels of resistance to peer influence</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>being popular&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Peer pressure and drug use: </strong>Peer pressure is a risk factor for drug use, including alcohol use, among both children and adults. A person may be especially vulnerable to peer pressure if they say that peer acceptance is important to them, or if they are sensitive to rejection. The perception that alcohol or drug use is expected may also act as a form of peer pressure. People may deliberately choose to use drugs to fit in and avoid rejection. Or peer pressure may be more subtle, slowly normalizing drug use and making it seem less threatening.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Can it lead to substance use disorders? </strong>The early use of drugs increases the lifetime risk of developing a substance use disorder. This suggests that children and teens who face high levels of peer pressure and give in to that pressure may have a higher lifetime risk of addiction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some other risk factors may further increase the risk of drug addiction. These include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>family history of substance misuse</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lack of supervision from parents or caregivers</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>certain mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>favorable family attitudes toward drug use</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>family rejection, especially due to gender identity or sexual orientation&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>school issues, including a lack of a sense of connection to school&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>a history of abuse, especially sexual abuse&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How to resist peer pressure: A person may be able to help resist peer pressure by:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Choosing peers who share their values and opinions: </strong>People will experience less negative peer pressure and more positive peer pressure when their friends do not use drugs or alcohol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Practicing saying no to peers: </strong>A person can use whatever explanation they feel comfortable with, whether that involves being honest or making up an excuse.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Using a buddy system: </strong>Having at least one peer who does not engage in the behavior can make it easier to resist pressure in a group setting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Harnessing the power of positive peer pressure: </strong>People with a history of substance use may find help and advice from support groups, including free 12-step programs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Seeking help for certain issues: </strong>People who commonly experience difficult family situations, feelings of rejection and alienation, or rejection sensitivity may find that learning to manage these issues makes it easier to resist peer pressure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>It is vital to remember that a person does not have to do everything that their peers do.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seeking help for addiction may seem daunting or even scary, but several organizations can provide support. If you believe that you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction, you can contact the following organizations for immediate help and advice:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 800-662-4357 (TTY: 800-487-4889)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Summary: </strong>Most people want acceptance, especially in adolescence. Being subject to peer rejection can be very painful, and a person who feels unable to tolerate rejection may find it very difficult to resist using drugs and alcohol if their peers do so. For this reason, it is important to find peers who either do not use drugs or alcohol or accept those who do not.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who feel overwhelmed by peer pressure may find strength and support from family members, friends, or a therapist. Children and teens who do not know how to handle peer pressure should talk with a trusted adult or invest in relationships with friends who do not use drugs or alcohol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Resisting peer pressure may feel challenging, but people who truly care about their friends do not reject them solely because they do not use drugs or alcohol.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/peer-pressure-drugs?\">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/peer-pressure-drugs?</a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What to know about peer pressure and drugs', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-to-know-about-peer-pressure-and-drugs', '', '', '2022-03-02 14:58:27', '2022-03-02 19:58:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55724', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55726, 4, '2022-03-02 15:00:13', '2022-03-02 20:00:13', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Becky Sprecher&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Metropolitan Opera will broadcast Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss at 1 p.m, Saturday, March 12 at USCB’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret Street.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is an interesting work about what happens when opera seria (tragedy) and commedia dell’arte (farce) collide. Its structure is unique in that it’s an opera within an opera, but in the hands of a master like Strauss, it all works.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the Prologue, a wealthy gentleman in Vienna is preparing to give a dinner party with a performance of a new opera, Ariadne auf Naxos, afterward. The opera will be followed immediately by a comedy troupe.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Suddenly, the major-domo rushes backstage and announces to the players that, in order for the fireworks to begin on time, the opera and the comedy must be performed at the same time. This sets in motion a comical series of plot revisions and changes to the musical score.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the second part of the production, the opera is performed. Ariadne has been dumped by her lover, Theseus, and is mourning her fate and awaiting death on a desert island while her companions, the three nymphs, commiserate. The comedians, led by a Harlekin, arrive to cheer her up, but to no avail.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a dazzling coloratura aria, the head comedienne Zerbinetta decides to have a woman-to-woman talk with Ariadne, setting her straight about the joys of finding a new love instead of holding on to the past.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Right on cue a ship appears carrying the handsome young god Bacchus, fresh from escaping the clutches of the enchantress Circe. He falls madly in love with Ariadne, and together, they ascend to the heavens while singing a passionate duet.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ariadne is the third in an important five-opera collaboration between Strauss and the Austrian poet and dramatist, Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Living in the Vienna of Freud’s day, Hofmannstahl wanted to explore the idea of female obsessions. Together, he and Strauss decided that Greek myth was the best way to accomplish that.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It also suited Strauss’ lush style of composition and his fantastical musical effects. When Elektra opened in 1909 to great success, they took another swing at myth with Ariadne auf Naxos in 1912.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Strauss was a late Romantic composer, generally regarded as the heir to Richard Wagner.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While he was influenced largely by Wagner, he also was an admirer of Mozart. Elektra, for example, is scored for 111 musicians in the pit. That is a massive orchestra, and it was favored by both Wagner and a Strauss contemporary, Gustav Mahler. Ariadne, on the other hand, requires only 37 players. So look for intimacy along with music that has unrivaled descriptive power and the ability to reveal psychological detail.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen is singing Ariadne, and it’s one of her signature roles. Not just anybody can sing over giant orchestras and execute the demanding vocal lines written by Wagner and Strauss, but she’s one of them. Hers is a “heroic voice, remarkable in its seemingly limitless power, untroubled resilience and beauty,” says Opera News Magazine.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a meteoric rise, she is now in demand the world over, with the Queen of Norway flying in to hear her in The Queen of Spades at the Met in 2019. That’s pretty good for a singer nobody had heard of seven years ago, and the wonderful news for us is that she’s just getting started.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Elijah Moshinsky’s set design dates from 1993, and combines the traditional with the fanciful, “a delicate mix of grandeur and farce,” a reviewer in the New York Times said. Regrettably, Moshinsky died of Covid-19 in January of last year, a sad reminder of just how much has been lost during the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There may be some readers who avoid Strauss operas because of his association with the Nazis. Strauss naively allowed the Third Reich to use him for a time by agreeing to serve as president of the Chamber of State Music, figuring that his eminence would protect him from just about anything.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He quickly ran afoul of the regime, however, when he collaborated with a Jewish dramatist (the production was closed by the authorities) and his daughter married a Jewish man. Even then, it was not until he realized that Hitler was bombing opera houses and dissipating his audiences that the blinders fell completely from his eyes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After spending part of the war in Vienna, Strauss moved to Switzerland for the rest and was not allowed to return to Germany until a denazification trial cleared his name. But this unfortunate history does not erase the humanity and the beauty of his music. Rather, it is one of those instances where the art is nobler than the artist. Each of us has to deal with that in our own way.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some of the Strauss operas can be long and heavy, Ariadne is not one of them. It’s clever and funny, with transcendent, gorgeous parts. Therein lies the point; we need both tragedy and comedy to give true meaning to our lives.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And if your only exposure to Richard Strauss is limited to “Also sprach Zarathustra” in the 1968 film, 2001: a Space Odyssey, you owe it to yourself to give him another try. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WANT TO GO?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>1 p.m., Saturday, March 12&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Where: </strong>USCB’s Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tickets: </strong>$22 at the door, $20 for OLLI members. To book a seat in advance, visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>More: </strong>Run time is 2 hours, 50 minutes, with a 30-minute intermission between the Prologue and The Opera. Sung in German with Met Titles in English. For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/ Season/In Cinemas&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB’s Center For the Arts showing Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscbs-center-for-the-arts-showing-ariadne-auf-naxos-by-richard-strauss', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:00:14', '2022-03-02 20:00:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55726', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55728, 4, '2022-03-02 15:02:33', '2022-03-02 20:02:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the film industry (and the rest of us) is slowly recovering and returning to \"somewhat normal,\" USC Beaufort’s Center For the Arts has brought back \"Occasional Monday Night Movies.\" Quality films are just beginning to emerge, so USCB will offer occasional movie nights until weekly become possible.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monday, March 7, at 2 and 7 p.m., USCB will present Beans.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beans is about a Mohawk girl on the cusp of adolescence who must grow up fast and become her own kind of warrior during the armed stand-off known as the 1990 Oka Crisis. The film world premiered at Toronto Independent Film Festival 2020.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The film was honored as one of Toronto IFF Canada’s Top 10 films, TIFF Emerging Talent, and TIFF\'s Rising Star. Winner of Crystal Bear at the Generation Section at Berlinale 2020, the film features Kiawentiio Tarbell, Rainbow Dickerson, Violah Beauvais, Paulina Alexis, and Joel Montgrand.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Watch the website, Facebook, and your emails for movie listings as they become available. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'CFA offering Occasional Monday Night Movies  ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'cfa-offering-occasional-monday-night-movies', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:02:33', '2022-03-02 20:02:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55728', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55730, 4, '2022-03-02 15:05:23', '2022-03-02 20:05:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hunting Island State Park Nature Center March naturalist programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All programs are free with park admission. Call 843-838-7437 for information or reservations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Monday: Secrets of the Salt Marsh </strong>– 4 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tuesday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m., Nature Center. Discover some of the wildlife found around Hunting Island as represented by the animal ambassadors. (all ages); <strong>Traces of Wild Ruffians </strong>– 12:30-1:30 p.m., Nature Center. Find ut what mammals are rummaging through Hunting Island and learn how to identify mammal tracks. (ages 7 to 12); <strong>Beach Walk </strong>– 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse. Walk along the beach with a naturalist to learn more about the treasures from the ocean. (all ages) (not held on Feb. 8).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wednesday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Turtle Talk </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about the variety of turtles on Hunting Island. (all ages); <strong>Walk With a Naturalist </strong>– 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy a 0.7-mile scenic walk that ends at Little Hunting Island, which you can explore on your own. Wear walking shoes, comfortable clothes, and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. (limited to 15 walkers) Call by noon the previous day for reservations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Thursday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Gator Gab </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Congregate around our modern-day dinosaurs and watch our vicious hunters eat a delicious meal. (all ages); <strong>What a Wharf </strong>– 2:30-3 p.m., Nature Center. Walk down the pier and learn how Hunting Island and its ecosystems came to be. (all ages).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Serpent Exploration </strong>– 12:30-1 p.m., Nature Center. Get a chance to fight your fears and touch a snake or two. (all ages); <strong>Beach Walk </strong>– 3-4 p.m., Lighthouse.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saturday: Creature Feature </strong>– 10:30-11 a.m.; <strong>Sea Turtle Discovery </strong>– 2-3:15 p.m., Nature Center. Four species of sea turtles are found on the S.C. coast, and one is the state reptile. (all ages); <strong>Walk With a Naturalist </strong>– 2:30-3:15 p.m., Nature Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort County Library Ongoing Programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are the ongoing programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month, Knitting/Crochet Class; all day during business hours, 1st Thursday each month,</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chess Club; 2:30 p.m., last Tuesday each month, Book to Movie Club; daily during library hours, Escape Quest Games.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers. The first 20 shoppers of the night at the March 3 Bluffton Night Bazaar will get free market tote bags filled with surprises from our sponsors. Participating vendors for March 3: Miss Katie’s Sweets (food truck), Lite Foot Company, Kara Artman Art, Cottonwood Soap Company, Southern Botanica, Barb’s Boards, Pet Wants, Woodsman’s Wife &amp; Co., Tout Sweet Macarons, 7th &amp; Palm, The Herb Room Apothecary, Marsh View Candles, Kilted Bee Mead, Juke Joint Sweets, Palmetto Kettle Corn/Crescent Moon Macaroons, River Dog Shop, Fabula Collective, SH\' THAT\'S HOT!, Lowcountry Livin’, True South, Mystic Mates Pillows.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Historic Port Royal Museum</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tour Historic Fort Fremont</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Fort Fremont History Center, Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Docent-led tours are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Travel back in time to the 1800s and the Spanish American War. Visitors to Fort Fremont can learn about the fort’s history by reading interpretive panels, taking a self-guided tour with a smart phone, visiting the history center exhibit hall, or attending a docent-led tour of the property. The Preserve is open to the public Monday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks manager Stephanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry Made Markets</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first and third Saturday of each month through December, Buckwalter Place Park, next to Kroger off Buckwalter Place Blvd., Bluffton. Each market includes local vendors, live music, food and drink. The events are free. Participating vendors include: Gullah Express LLC (food truck), Declan’s Delights, Pick N Paint Pottery, Preservation Tree Art, 7th &amp; Palm, Kara Artman Art, Southern Botanica, Hedone (bath &amp; body), Blue Door Boutique, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Juke Joint Sweets, BPC Custom Furniture, Back to Eden Self Care Products, LLC, Shutterbug Custom Designs LLC, Pet Wants Hilton Head, Grind Coffee Roasters, LLC, Fabula Collective, The Artsy Girl, KODA Glass Designs, Lowcountry Livin’, Legacy Art Gallery, Cottonwood Soap Company, Marsh View Candles and Crafted With A Purpose.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry Made Markets in Port Royal</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 1 p.m., fourth Saturday of the month through May; second and fourth Saturday through November, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. These markets showcase only local artists, artisans and small businesses. The open-air markets are held “farmer’s market” style with new vendors each month. Each market will also include live music, food and drink, and is free to attend. Vendors include Amidst the Alders, Preservation Tree Art, True South, Pet Wants, Meg’s Sweet Treats, Sativa Health Products, Back to Eden Self Care (Tea), Graceful Stitches, Cottonwood Soap Company (Bath &amp; Body), Sweet Carolina’s Clothing Boutique, B&amp;E Rustic Designs, Blue Door Boutique, Clayed by Reena LLC, Kara Artman Art, The Herb Room Organic Apothecary, Bliss Bites Cookies, Kilted Bee Mead (Soap), HandMade Beaufort, Lovin\' My Skin, LLC, Purely, Inc. and KODA Glass, Lovely Olive Designs, Gone Gullah, Tout Sweet Macarons, Moonlight Crow Creations, Fabula Collective, Finch Sign &amp; Design Metalworks LLC and Honey Bunny Boutique.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>“Pull Yourself Up” Group Exercise Class for women</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9:30 a.m., select Saturdays, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. This multi-generational women’s group training is a 5-week program taught by Kelly Blackston. It is designed for females who wish to be stronger especially using back muscle shoulders and arms plus build camaraderie and make new friends. Free for ages 13-19; $10 per class for YMCA members; $20 per class for adult non-member. Questions should be directed to Denice Davis, YMCA Healthy Living Program Director at 843-521-1904 or beaufort-jasperymca.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Full 30-hour lifeguard training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>March 4-7 &amp; 13; April 22-25 &amp; May 1; May 13-16 &amp; 22, location TBD. Cost is $170. Schedule: Thursday 4 p.m. – swim test; Friday 4-9 p.m.; Saturday 8-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page. See Frank Hamilton for lifeguard recertification dates and times.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FUN WOMEN 5K Race</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 5, Newcastle and Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort. The certified 5K course will run through downtown and across the scenic Woods Bridge. This race is part of USC Beaufort’s Center For The Arts’ Women’s Wellness Retreat (March 18 and 19, 2022). Our mission is to elevate, empower, enlighten and enrich all women. Topics include financial, spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Register at https://bit.ly/3qjg1V9.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, March 5, via Zoom. To get a link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244 or visit the website.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 5, Live Oak Park, Port Royal. All you can eat local oysters from 1 to 8 p.m. Live music by \"The Entertainers\" (4-7 p.m.) and \"Steel Rail Express\" (8-10 p.m.). Free kids zone (Ages 5 to 12) from 1 to 10 p.m. Two Live Auctions. Tickets are $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. To purchase tickets or beverage cups, visit https://bit.ly/3rS4FZ2. Tickets are non-refundable, and music is subject to change in the case of inclement weather.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sea Island Rotary Club Community Service blood drive</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, Big Red Bloodmobile, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort. Future donation dates will be Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Nov. 15. OneBlood is testing all blood donations for the COVID-19 antibody. The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the your immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether you ever showed symptoms. You will be able to see their results approximately two to five days after donating by logging into OneBlood’s donor portal at www.oneblood.org. If you test positive for the antibody, you will be eligible to become COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor. All donors will receive a OneBlood gift and a $10 eGift card. Plus, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. OneBlood takes extra precautions to ensure that the donation process is safe from the COVID-19 virus including extra cleanings, wearing masks, etc. All time slots are currently available. Contact District Governor-elect Bob Gross, at bob@beaufortgroup.com or call 843-321-0196 and indicate the time slot that best suits you.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club’s March meeting</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7 p.m., Thursday, March 10, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island, Meridian Road. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Captain Jack Brown will discuss how to find your next local \"Honey Hole\" and the cold weather habits of our inshore local fish – spottail bass, AKA red fish, red drum, and puppy drum, etc. Beaufort Boat &amp; Dock Supply, Butler Marine, and Adams Marine Seminars again are our drawing sponsors. Remember to weigh in your favorite catch at the Port Royal Landing Marina – Safe Harbor – during regular hours. Winners must be present at the next month’s meeting to receive the cash award. Guests are welcome. Reservations are not needed. For additional information, please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Pickled Eagle pickleball tournament</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, March 12, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $40, $5 for each additional division, three divisions total. Double elimination. Skill division 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles. Singles, two divisions. Age divisions – skill divisions but limited to 50+, 60+, 70+. Proceeds benefit Beaufort High School Tennis. To register online, go to pickleballtournaments.com and search for pickledeagle. Register online and get a free T-shirt.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands guided tours</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m., Saturday, March 12; Friday, March 25; Saturday, April 9. Sunset walk from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 22. The Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands (501c3) offers free tours with Master Naturalist Jill Moore as guide. Learn about the different types of wildlife, birds, and plants that inhabit this special place. Tours are approximately 90 minutes and limited to 12 participants. To sign up for a tour please email Kat Bray at info@foprcw.org. For more information, visit www.foprcw.org, follow us on Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort County Library Special Programs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These are the special programs available at the Beaufort Branch Library Downtown: 2:30 p.m., March 17, Gardening Class; 4:30 p.m., April 6, Pat Conroy’s Love of Libraries; 2:30 p.m., April 12, Poetry Slam; 4:30 p.m., April 26, Pat Conroy’s Love of Poetry; 2:30 p.m., May 4, May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Celebration; 2:30 p.m., June 14, Hurricane Preparedness; 2:30 p.m., July 12, Comic Con; 2:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Local Art Display; 2:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Civic Awareness; 2:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Friends of the Library Celebration; 2:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Beekeeping; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Gingerbread House Contest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>St. Patrick’s Festival</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 19, Beaufort Town Center. Event benefits the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association. Area restaurants and food trucks will be selling food and drinks and there will be live music by Mike Martin and The Beautiful Mess. This family-fun event will have activities for children of all ages, and those young at heart. There will also be a cornhole tournament and a costume contest. Though the festival is free and open to the public, to have access to all activities, wristbands can be purchased on site for $5. Only cash is accepted. There is an ATM on site. Additional information regarding the cornhole Tournament will be available on Beaufort Town Center’s website at https://bit.ly/3rYcxs5.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Twilight Run</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 11 Market, Habersham Marketplace, Beaufort. The annual race benefits Riverview Charter School (RCS), a free public school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students (www.RiverviewCharterSchool.org). This year’s efforts will raise funds for the School’s athletic fields and expansion. To register and for details visit www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Live Music will be performed by the band Broke Locals. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available from food trucks and the Habersham Marketplace restaurants. The BTR is one of only two events in South Carolina to offer a 10-mile race. All race courses are spectator-friendly and offer beautiful marsh views beneath canopies of live oaks. Events will be held rain or shine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR re-certification</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 19, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $25. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Power of the Purse</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Thursday, March 24, Saltus River Grill. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, open bar, silent auction. Tickets are $80 per person, $150 per couple. Purchase tickets at uwlowcountry.org/POP. Proceeds benefit United Way of the Lowcountry Women United’s Breaking Barriers to Education Fund. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Wendy Jones at wjones@uwlowcountry.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CPR training</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m to noon, Saturday, March 26, April 9, Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact Contact Frank Hamilton at 843-525-0233 or ghh60fwh@comcast.net.. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Race for Life Fundraiser 5K Run/2-mile Walk</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m., Saturday, April 2, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. Hosted by Radiance Women\'s Center. Check in time from 8 to 8:30 a.m. 5K race takes runners down to The Sands and then through the historic district of Port Royal. Race medals will be awarded for best race times. Race starts at 9 a.m. Walk begins at Live Oaks Park, journey to The Sands, and return to Live Oaks Park. Prize awarded to individual/team that raises the most money. All riding in strollers will receive a colorful gift. Walkers depart at 9:15 a.m. Register at https://radiancewomenscenter.com/2022-race-for-life/. Registration before March 18 is $35 for adults and $25 for ages 18 and under. Registration Fee includes run and T-shirt. Race T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after March 18. Registration March 19 and after is $40 for adults and $30 for ages 18 and under. T-Shirt/packet pickup is from noon to 6 p.m., April 1, at Radiance Women’s Center, 21 Marshellen Drive, Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bridges Prep Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>April 8, 9. Captains meeting, TBD. Weigh in at Butler Marine Dry Stack. Species include spottail bass, spotted sea trout and flounder. Cost is $150 per boat. All funds raised support Bridges Prep athletic programs. Cash prizes for combined weight. Great opportunity to fish and help support the school. Those interested in sponsoring the event, contact Coach Gruel (bgruel@bridgesprep.org) or Gaylets (sgaylets@bridgesprep.org). To register for the tournament, visit https://bit.ly/31JnBi9<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>THIS WEEK’S MOVIES AT HWY 21 DRIVE-IN</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The movies scheduled for this week (Thursday, March 3 through Sunday, March 6) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are The Batman (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) on Screen 1 and Dog (PG-13, 7:30 p.m.) and Uncharted (PG-13, 9:00 p.m.) on Screen 2.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein.com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Management would appreciate the wearing of masks while in the concession stand.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Upcoming movies include Lost City (March) and Morbius (April).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– Staff reports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-92', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:05:25', '2022-03-02 20:05:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55730', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55732, 4, '2022-03-02 15:08:25', '2022-03-02 20:08:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kathy Todd, the City of Beaufort’s director of finance since 2011, retired at the end of February. Her tenure at the City was marked by many accomplishments, including an improvement in the City’s bond rating and a string of awards for Excellence in Government Finance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Kathy Todd has led the City in sound financial practices as both a consultant and as our finance director. Under her leadership, Beaufort’s finances have never been stronger,” City Manager Bill Prokop said in a release. “We will miss her but we know she has a lot of plans for her retirement.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ms. Todd, who is a CPA in both South Carolina and Georgia, began to specialize in local governmental finance in 1988. She became a certified government finance manager in 1990.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the first eight years of her career, she performed external audits and federal compliance audits of local governments. She and her family moved from Arizona to Georgia in 1994, where she worked for a public accounting firm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In 2007, my affiliation with the City of Beaufort began, when the City became my client,” she said. Ms. Todd worked with then Finance Director Shirley Hughes, and she was instrumental in helping the City earn its first Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Beaufort’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2011, Ms. Todd became finance director for the City. The accomplishments of her department under her leadership include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earning Excellence in Government Finance awards annually.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Earning Distinguished Budget Presentation awards from GFOA since 2017.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enhancing customer service in the Finance Department by implementing a business license payment portal in 2016, and for permits in 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Streamlining internal City financial practices, including an employee portal for pay stub information and W-2s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2014, the City’s bond rating increased from AA- to AA from the Standard &amp; Poor rating agency, and that rating has been maintained. The City also maintained an Aa2 rating from Moody’s.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Both ratings are indicative of the financial strength the City has maintained under Kathy’s leadership,” Prokop said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ms. Todd said she plans to consult on a part-time basis in local government finance, as well as spend more time in ministry. Alan Eisenman, who has been the City’s senior accountant, became finance director on March 1.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I have had a wonderful time working for the City of Beaufort and I leave the City in a fiscally strong position. I am proud of all we have accomplished over the years,” Todd said. “As I pass the baton to Alan, I trust his knowledge and experience will continue to uphold and improve this position for the City in the future.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City of Beaufort’s Todd retires with string of accomplishments', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-of-beauforts-todd-retires-with-string-of-accomplishments', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:08:27', '2022-03-02 20:08:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55734, 4, '2022-03-02 15:09:29', '2022-03-02 20:09:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Presented by Fred Gaskin</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let’s face it, uncertainty is just a fact of life. Health issues, family dynamics, and job tension are just a few things that can make you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or frozen by inaction. But perhaps the biggest cause of stress for most of us is our finances.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At Schwab, we’ve long advocated that our clients take control of their financial future by getting involved and staying informed. When it comes to your money, active participation and educated decision-making not only help improve your investment outcomes, but it can also lead to lower stress levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Did you know that an important, but often overlooked part of preparing for tomorrow is having an estate plan? Our clients are often surprised when we bring it up, but having a solid estate plan can make a significant difference to you and your heirs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The good news is that planning your estate doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are four simple steps you can take to create and maintain an estate plan to help you and your heirs have greater financial confidence for the future:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Take stock. </strong>You need to know exactly what you’ve got before you can make a plan for what to do with it. An inventory of your estate—everything you own and owe—will help you make smart decisions about your assets and make things easier and less costly for those people who will one day be tasked with handling your affairs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To start, gather and document the following information:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The value of your home and any other real estate, cars, jewelry and other personal property</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Recent bank, brokerage and retirement account statements</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All insurance policies, their cash values and death benefits</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All liabilities—including mortgages, lines of credit and other debt</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Make a plan. </strong>Estate settlement rules vary from state to state and can get complex, so it’s best to work with an experienced estate planning attorney when making your plan. Even if you choose to design your own plan, you’ll want to have a professional review done to ensure that it’s set up accurately.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To prepare for your first meeting with your attorney, answer these important questions to determine your estate planning preferences:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Who do you want to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Who do you want to inherit your assets, and in what proportions?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Who should be responsible for distributing your assets to your chosen beneficiaries?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Who do you want to care for your minor children (if applicable)?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How much is needed for your children\'s care and education (if applicable)?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. Put your plan into action. </strong>An estate planning attorney will craft an estate plan that reflects your wishes and meets state and federal laws. This plan will likely consist of a will that directs how your assets will be distributed at death as well as medical and financial powers of attorney documents that spell out who will make financial and health care decisions if you can’t. It also may include trust documents to manage the distribution of certain types of assets.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tip: If you do set up a trust, fund it right away. Otherwise, the agreement won\'t take effect, and your assets may not pass to your beneficiaries as intended.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An attorney also can help you with any key issues that you’re unaware of or may have overlooked. For example, a professional review might reveal that you need to update your beneficiaries or retitle your assets. (You can also get help from your financial advisor with asset titling and beneficiary designations on your investment accounts.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Update your plan regularly. </strong>Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” one-time event. You’ll want to review your plan regularly to ensure that it continues to reflect your wishes—especially in the wake of any new major developments that occur in your life, such as significant investments like purchasing a home, and family situations like births, deaths, marriages and divorces. Example: As the years go by, you may find the need to update your beneficiary designations or other key pieces of information to ensure that your assets go exactly where you want them to go. What’s more, tax laws change, and you’ll want to be sure your plan is in line with current estate tax rules and regulations.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most clients in these situations is just getting started. Once you’ve jumped into the process, you’ll realize that by thoughtfully considering your Estate Planning, you’ll have more confidence and importantly, a better understanding of what you need to do to manage your future.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, visit the Bluffton branch website at <a href=\"http://www.schwab.com/bluffton\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.schwab.com/bluffton\">www.schwab.com/bluffton </a>or call (843) 473-3620.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The information here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult with a qualified attorney, tax advisor, CPA, or financial planner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(0222-2X9U)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Four Straightforward Steps to Estate Planning', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'four-straightforward-steps-to-estate-planning-2', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:09:32', '2022-03-02 20:09:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55736, 4, '2022-03-02 15:10:58', '2022-03-02 20:10:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Burton and Sheldon Fire Districts, Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, and the MCAS Fire Department responded to a house fire in Seabrook late Tuesday afternoon, March 1, which resulted in a firefighter sustaining a minor injury, a deceased pet, and the homeowner being displaced.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just before 5:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a reported house fire on Stuart Point Rd in Seabrook. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported a single wide mobile home 50 percent involved in flames. Everyone had escaped the home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firefighters had to battle the flames from the outside before it was safe to enter. Operations were hampered a bit as the electrical wires came free of the home and were still live on the ground. Fire crews searched the home for a reported kitten but were unable to locate it; however the feline, which did not survive, was located during a last search of the residence before firefighters left the scene three hours later.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, the Sheldon Fire District responded with their water tanker for a water supply as part of an automatic aid agreement with Burton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The elderly homeowner stated she smelled smoke, and when she went to investigate, she saw fire around her electrical panel. There were no working smoke alarms in the home. Fire investigators located the area where the fire started, which was in the area of the electrical panel, but the investigation as to the exact cause is still under investigation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The resident was displaced. One firefighter sustained a minor injury, but was able to return to duty.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the eighth house fire for the Burton Fire District in 2022, five more than this same time in 2021. Burton fire officials remind citizens to have working smoke alarms, properly placed and less than 10 years old, in their homes. Citizens who have questions about smoke alarms, or need smoke alarms, are encouraged to call their local fire department or email safetyed@burtonfd.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Firefighter injured, kitten deceased, homeowner displaced, in Tuesday fire', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'firefighter-injured-kitten-deceased-homeowner-displaced-in-tuesday-fire', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:11:00', '2022-03-02 20:11:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55736', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55738, 4, '2022-03-02 15:11:47', '2022-03-02 20:11:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) has launched a public survey seeking input from residents about the needs and issues they face and their vision for the future of the Lowcountry.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents of UWLC’s service area — Beaufort and Jasper counties — are invited to complete the online survey at www.uwlowcountry.org/survey. The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete, and all answers are anonymous. (For residents who don’t have access to the internet, paper copies of the survey are available. Contact the United Way office at 843-982-3040.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We want to hear from everyone who represents the broad interests of our community, including residents, those who serve people in need, government representatives, first responders and educators,” UWLC President and CEO Dale Douthat said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The survey is part of a comprehensive community needs assessment UWLC is conducting this year to identify and prioritize local health and human service needs of residents in the two-county region it actively serves. The assessment focuses on United Way’s key impact areas of basic needs, economic mobility, education and health.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Douthat said the survey will play a strategic role in identifying unmet needs and opportunities; highlighting social concerns that matter most; making sure resources are going where they are needed; and strengthening collaborative opportunities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions about the survey, contact Wendy Jones, UWLC Marketing and Communications Director at wjones@uwlowcountry.org.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'United Way of the Lowcountry seeking community input', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'united-way-of-the-lowcountry-seeking-community-input', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:11:48', '2022-03-02 20:11:48', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55738', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(55740, 4, '2022-03-02 15:13:23', '2022-03-02 20:13:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Victoria Smalls of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor shows a colorized 19th-century photo of enslaved people in front of a building used for worship services. Plantation owners would not allow churches on their properties fearing the enslaved would become organized. Smalls was the keynote speaker during Sunday’s Pray-Sing-Shout: The History of the Prayer and Prays House in the Gullah Geechee Community presentation at The Learning Center on 913 West Street. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SING-SHOUT-PRAY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sing-shout-pray', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:13:24', '2022-03-02 20:13:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55740', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55742, 4, '2022-03-02 15:22:23', '2022-03-02 20:22:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For USCB’s upcoming Women’s Wellness Retreat, the third time’s sure to be the charm.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"left\",\"id\":55655,\"width\":154,\"height\":204,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Margaret-headshot-newish.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Margaret-headshot-newish-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55655\" width=\"154\" height=\"204\"/></a><figcaption>Margaret Evans</figcaption></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two years ago, after months of strategizing, organizing, and marketing, the planning committee had to cancel the entire event at the last minute. (Remember March of 2020? They weren’t alone.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, they mustered up their energy again, but COVID 19 got energized, too, forcing the committee to move almost all the programs to Zoom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Some translated well in that format,” content curator Rhonda Carey told me. “Others, not so much.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, Women’s Wellness Weekend has been alluringly re-christened Women’s Wellness Retreat – who doesn’t need a retreat? – and every event will be in person. Hallelujah!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We could not be happier to be hosting an in-person event,” Planning Committee Chair Carson Bruce said. “You just don’t get the buzz of connection on a Zoom webinar. We are social creatures and we do our best work when we share a space together.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Why a “wellness retreat” created specifically for women? What about the guys?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Women have a tendency to be the first to say ‘yes’ to a whole lot of other people,” said Bruce. “Many times we put ourselves at the bottom of the list, behind children, spouses, parents, work, etc. We don’t set aside time to attend to the issues that can help us achieve overall wellness.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Women hold a special place in this world,” said Rhonda Carey, “and with that, a special set of responsibilities, accountabilities and circumstances. Women deserve an opportunity to examine and explore in a way that’s exclusive and meaningful to them.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So what can we local women look forward to at our wellness retreat? Here are the highlights:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>FILM &amp; PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, March 17</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sisterhood: SC Suffragists, Clubwomen, The Pollitzer Sisters &amp; The Vote</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the national debate for suffrage came to the fore, South Carolina women were increasingly drawn into the movement for social and educational reform. Susan Pringle Frost, Eulalie Salley, Marion Birnie Wilkinson, and the Pollitzer Sisters – Mabel, Carrie, and Anita, daughters of a prominent Jewish family from Charleston – are among the oft-overlooked and forgotten rebels in the Palmetto State. This is their story.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Friday, March 18</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Polly Sheppard and Margaret Seidler: Two Women Bridge the Racial Divide</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An inspirational conversation with two women – Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the mass shooting at Charleston’s Mother Emmanuel Church, and Margaret Seidler, a descendant of a trader of enslaved people. The two will share the story of how they met and forged an incredible bond and friendship when they embarked on a journey of discovery, healing, and transformation. (Panel hosted by Rhonda Carey and Tzipi Rodonsky)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WOMEN\'S WELLNESS FAIR: Saturday, March 19</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the grounds of the CFA, enjoy yoga, massage therapy, health vendors, and CHIP – BMH’s Mobile Wellness Unit</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>CLASSES &amp; WORKSHOPS: Saturday, March 19</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Saturday, along with the free Wellness Fair on the CFA grounds, attendees can take classes and workshops, choosing from a full slate of topics that run the wellness gamut. There’s everything from “Shamanic Meditation and Sound,” “Women’s Financial Well-Being” and “The Well-Traveled Woman,” to “Can You Defend Yourself,” “Getting Started with Family Research,” “Estate Planning” and more. These classes cost $10 and are taught by local experts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to curator Rhonda Carey, it wasn’t difficult to find locals willing to facilitate the Women’s Wellness Retreat. “We are blessed to have so many remarkable women in Beaufort,” she says. “Women are doing some pretty amazing work right here in our own back yard. It’s nice to have a chance to illuminate that work.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Carson Bruce agrees, and she has high hopes that the retreat will have a deep and lingering influence on women in Beaufort and beyond.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":55743,\"width\":205,\"height\":591,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-3.18.57-PM.png\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-3.18.57-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55743\" width=\"205\" height=\"591\"/></a></figure></div>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I hope that attendees walk away with a feeling of purpose,” she says. “I hope that they are inspired to invest more of their time in themselves. We have such a diverse selection of classes and workshops – our hope is that the content will compel our attendees to make a plan for living their best life!”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But first ...</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>THE WELLNESS 5K: Saturday, March 5th</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Women’s Wellness Retreat will host a preliminary event, the Wellness 5K “Women Only” Walk &amp; Run, in Downtown Beaufort, starting at 8 a.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year’s Wellness 5K proved to be an inspiration, … and quite a spectacle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Lots of participants dressed up as their favorite women from history,” says Bonnie Hargrove, director of the USCB Center for the Arts. There were women dressed as suffragettes, women wearing Ruth Bader Ginsberg collars, etc. etc.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There were also lots of mother-daughter teams, which was really great to see,” says Hargrove.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Men who wish to support the women in their lives are welcome to participate in the 5K, but they aren’t allowed to compete. “Their times won’t be counted,” says Hargrove.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Personally, I’m hoping some guys show up in Ruth Bader Ginsberg collars. That would be a hoot.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And what’s better for a woman’s wellness than laughter?<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Learn more about the Women’s Wellness Retreat at <a href=\"http://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.uscbcenterforthearts.com\">www.uscbcenterforthearts.com</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Margaret Evans is the editor of Lowcountry Weekly and a publisher of and contributor to The Island News. She can be reached at editor@lcweekly.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USCB Women’s Wellness Retreat returns', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'uscb-womens-wellness-retreat-returns', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:22:24', '2022-03-02 20:22:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55742', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(55745, 4, '2022-03-02 15:24:59', '2022-03-02 20:24:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial Hospital has named Kimberly Yawn its new Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yawn, the Director of Beaufort Memorial’s LifeFit Wellness Services since 2018, succeeds Deborah Schuchmann, who retired earlier this month after five years in the position.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yawn will lead operations and fundraising for the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. The foundation encourages charitable support for BMH programs and services, oversees management of charitable funds and works with the hospital and the foundation’s board of trustees to identify and address current and future funding needs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In her 12 years at Beaufort Memorial, Kim has demonstrated time and again her ability to take on a complex assignment, map out a plan for completing it and get employees from across the organization behind her efforts with enthusiasm, good humor and a we-can-do-this attitude,” Beaufort Memorial Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Russell Baxley said in a release. “Not surprisingly, she’s consistently been successful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Kim understands the essential part that community giving plays in BMH’s endeavors to remain at medicine’s forefront and provide the highest quality of patient care,” Baxley said. “We can look forward to the foundation’s continued success under her leadership.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yawn, who holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, came to LifeFit as a manager and served as Assistant Director for three years before becoming Director. In the latter capacity she led all components of the service line, including the medically supervised wellness center, diabetes education, nutrition services, employee wellness, community health education, mobile wellness unit operations, and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through the hospital’s Well at Work program, Yawn collaborated with local employers on wellness education and preventive care for their employees. She chaired the hospital’s employee engagement committee as well.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am delighted to be joining with the foundation’s generous donors and its energetic, dedicated board and staff to enhance Beaufort Memorial’s offerings to patients and the local community,” Yawn said. “It’s a great honor to have been chosen to lead the foundation, and I expect the work to be both rewarding and fun.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Memorial names Yawn Associate VP, Chief Development Officer', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-names-yawn-associate-vp-chief-development-officer', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:25:00', '2022-03-02 20:25:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55747, 4, '2022-03-02 15:25:38', '2022-03-02 20:25:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Water Search and Rescue (BWSAR) and Fripp Island Sea Rescue (FISR) are jointly hosting an online auction, one of two fundraisers held by the organizations.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The auction is open and free to everyone. It runs from March 5 to 13 and can be found at: https://www.32auctions.com/FISRandBWSARAuction2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Last year, the auction raised $19,000 for the two volunteer, water-rescue organizations, said Jan Manning, online auction chair. It is held in conjunction with another annual fundraiser – the popular St. Paddy’s Golf Tournament.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It sells out in about three weeks, which is wonderful,” Manning said. “We’re not complaining.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because the golf tournament is so popular and can only accommodate a limited number of participants, the online auction was added to allow a much larger number of people to participate in the fundraising.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BWSAR and FISR are volunteer organizations that serve the commercial and recreational boating community in water-related incidents and emergencies. Their primary mission is to assist boaters in distress. They conduct search and rescue missions to support and assist the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard and state and federal law enforcement agencies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These local organizations require boats, motors, trailers, accessories, electronics, maintenance and fuel to provide these services to Beaufort County. Both organizations continually need to upgrade their equipment to be able to serve their respective waters. Community support is a critical component necessary for these groups to complete their missions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among the items available for bidding are: golf foursomes at some of Beaufort County’s finest golf courses; Fripp and Hilton Head Island condominium rentals; catered dinners for four; an oyster roast for 25; spa sessions and fishing boat charters.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bidders will also be able to set up notifications when they have been outbid and on items they want to watch. Bidding starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, March 5 and continues through 5 p.m., Sunday, March 13.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can follow Fripp Island Sea Rescue on Facebook to view auction items at: https://www.facebook.com/FrippIslandSeaRescue.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, contact David Manning at (810) 441-2528 or frippislandsearescue@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Fundraising auction planned for volunteer water rescue groups', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'fundraising-auction-planned-for-volunteer-water-rescue-groups', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:25:39', '2022-03-02 20:25:39', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55747', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55749, 4, '2022-03-02 15:26:29', '2022-03-02 20:26:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tony Kukulich</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Watercrest Multi-family Development project was back in front of the City of Beaufort Design Review Board (DRB) once again seeking preliminary approval for its site plan as well as approvals for recent changes to the architecture of the plan’s buildings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appearance came during a special meeting held Feb. 23.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After having a vote on the site plan deferred earlier in the month, the project received the requested approval. However, the meeting produced a mixed bag of results on other issues.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Planned for 211 Broad River Blvd, the project sits on a 37.7-acre site. At full buildout, it will consist of 558 housing units in 18 apartment buildings and 15 newly added carriage houses. The site will also support garage buildings, a pool, clubhouse and a maintenance building.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Steve Andrews of Andrews Engineering originally sought preliminary approval of the site plan during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 10. The request was deferred by the board after changes to the site plan were introduced during the meeting. Board members argued at the time that voting on the new site plan without allowing both the board and the public sufficient time to review the plan was inappropriate. The board then agreed to schedule a special meeting to consider the new site plan before the next regular meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We would like to leave here today with a preliminary approval,” Andrews said as he addressed the DRB during the special meeting. “I know last time it was a bit unorthodox as we tried to demonstrate how we have evolved the site plan. Now you’ve had the plan for a couple of weeks and had a chance to study it. That’s definitely the plan we’d like to move forward with.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Board Chair Benjie Morillo commented that he liked the updated site plan “a whole lot better,” and DRB Vice Chair Kimberly McFann put forth a motion to approve it that passed unanimously.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The board then addressed the carriage houses, a new architectural design element added to the plan in response to board comments made in previous sessions. Conceptual approval was granted by a 5-0 vote.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After two relatively easy votes, the project team ran into trouble during discussion about changes to one of the four building design types in the plan, identified as design type four. In what appeared to be a repeat of the Feb. 10 meeting, the project team submitted the design changes during the meeting. The move caught the attention of McFann, who was critical of the design team’s similar move during the Feb. 10 meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Again we find ourselves on this project with a very last minute change, and we don’t even have a drawing,” she said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The board voted unanimously to defer a vote on the preliminary approval of the changes to design type four. They then went on to grant preliminary approval to design types one, two and three as well as the maintenance building.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prior to adjourning the session, McFann cautioned the project team to adhere to the design submission schedule and avoid last minute updates when they apply for final approval.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tony Kukulich comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort apartment project moves forward with piecemeal approvals', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-apartment-project-moves-forward-with-piecemeal-approvals', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:26:30', '2022-03-02 20:26:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55751, 4, '2022-03-02 15:27:15', '2022-03-02 20:27:15', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County Councilman Glover to host meeting on rising sea levels</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Council Member York Glover (District 3) is hosting a District Meeting for the Warsaw and Eustice community at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at Lady\'s Island Elementary School Auditorium.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The discussion topic for this meeting is rising sea levels.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Guest Speakers include: Robert Merchant, Beaufort County Planning and Zoning Department Director; and Juliana Smith, Beaufort County Community Development Long Range Planner.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Glover by email at yglover@bcgov.net, by phone at 843-812-2909 or by mail at Beaufort County Council Member York Glover c/o Beaufort County Clerk to Council, P.O. Drawer 1228, Beaufort, S.C. 29901.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>City Council considers first disbursement of ARPA funds</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort City Council heard at its meeting Feb. 22 an amendment to the budget that would allocate $1.4 million in funds the City has received through the American Rescue Plan Act. Before making these recommendations, City Manager Bill Prokop sought input from department heads, the public and City Council itself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the meeting, Finance Director Alan Eisenman recommended an initial disbursement that includes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– $330,000 for one-time $1,500 bonuses for essential employee emergency pay. Employees who worked full-time during the Governor’s State of Emergency, which extended from mid-March 2020 to early June 2021, will receive these bonuses. Part-time employees will receive $500. City Council members, judges, and department heads are exempt from these bonuses. The City will also use these funds to provide a $25 credit each pay period for every current employee’s health insurance costs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>– $325,000 for police car camera/video systems and $91,000 for police body cameras.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition, this disbursement will fund $165,000 for a bucket truck for the Public Works Department; $76,985 for cybersecurity IT enhancements; $40,425 firefighter/EMT training; $120,000 for cardiac monitors for fire trucks; and $185,000 contribution to USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The $1.4 million represents the first disbursement in ARP funds. The City will receive a total of approximately $6.7 million. City Council expects to do a second and final reading on this at its March 8 meeting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>March LIBPA meeting set for Tuesday</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Lady’s Island Business Professional Association will meet at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island. Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriquez will be the featured speaker. Please stop by for coffee and conversation concerning our community.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>City of Beaufort burn permit cycle begins March 6</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Sunday, March 6, the burn permit cycle will begin. Residents will be permitted to burn during the weeks of March 6-12, April 3-9, Nov. 6-12, and Dec. 4-10. Burning is limited to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. When granted by the City of Beaufort Fire Department, the permit is only for burning yard debris, leaves, tree branches, and yard trimmings originating on the premise of the issued burn permit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>EPA, DHEC honor Queen Quet</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region Director Daniel Blackman joined South Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Control (DHEC) Director Myra Reece on Wednesday, Feb. 23 on St. Helena Island to present Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Natio, with the Community Star Award.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DHEC’s Community Star Award recognizes a business, community organization, collaborative partnership, or individual that goes above and beyond environmental requirements in order to build better community relationships, promote environmental sustainability and resiliency, and/or improve quality of life for communities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-210', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:27:16', '2022-03-02 20:27:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55753, 4, '2022-03-02 15:28:18', '2022-03-02 20:28:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire Department, Beaufort County EMS and Sherrif’s Office, responded Saturday, Feb. 26, to an early afternoon house fire, in which firefighters, assisted by a closed door, limited damages to the home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just after 1 p.m., emergency crews responded to a reported house fire on Wildcat Lane in Burton. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported smoke and flames coming from the window of a double-wide mobile home. All the residents had escaped.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Firefighters entered the home and found flames behind a closed bedroom door and quickly extinguished the fire, which was confined to the bedroom, as well as damages.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No injuries were reported. While the bedroom sustained extensive damages, the residents elected to remain in their home. The fire remains under investigation but is believed to be unintentional.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton Fire Lieutenant Ethan Webb, who was first to arrive on scene, credited the closed door for limiting the damages.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The resident saw the fire in the bedroom, quickly closed the door, and evacuated the family,” Webb said in a release. “The closed door confined the smoke and fire to the bedroom, leaving the rest of the home untouched.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Burton fire officials encourage residents to close all doors in the home at night before bed, and also before they leave the home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Bedroom door, firefighters confine fire', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'bedroom-door-firefighters-confine-fire', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:28:19', '2022-03-02 20:28:19', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55753', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55755, 4, '2022-03-02 15:31:02', '2022-03-02 20:31:02', '<!-- wp:image {\"id\":55637,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tree-Removal-1.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tree-Removal-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55637\"/></a><figcaption>Palmetto trees were removed Monday along Pigeon Point Road by a crew from Gunnison Professional Tree Care. Victor Rojas, Gunnison’s crew supervisor, said the decisions of which specific trees were to be removed came directly from Dominion Energy. Photos by Jeff Evans.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'MORE TREES COME DOWN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'more-trees-come-down', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:31:03', '2022-03-02 20:31:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55755', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55757, 4, '2022-03-02 15:32:37', '2022-03-02 20:32:37', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two people were wounded in a shooting on St. Helena Island early Sunday morning, Feb. 27.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Deputies from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting near the Penn Center on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There they learned that two people were wounded in the shooting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both patients were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment. Their condition is unknown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The incident did not constitute a threat to the general public according to a press release on the incident issued by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that the incident remained under investigation. No further information was provided.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive was closed to traffic while police operations were active.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Shooting injures two on St. Helena ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shooting-injures-two-on', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:32:56', '2022-03-02 20:32:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55757', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55760, 4, '2022-03-02 15:34:07', '2022-03-02 20:34:07', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Tony Kukulich</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A man was shot and killed Thursday night, Feb. 24, in what the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office called a “targeted event,” and an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the incident.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The victim, identified by the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office as 29-year-old Christian Hernandez, appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced Hernandez dead at the scene.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hernandez’s 22-year-old stepson, Daniel Adame-Guatemala, has been identified as a suspect in the shooting. Investigators obtain a warrant for Adame-Guatamala’s arrest Friday morning on charges of Murder and Possession of a WeaponDuring the Commission of a Violent Crime. He remains at large.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Witnesses told investigators that Adame-Guatemala shot Hernandez and fled the scene in a pickup truck prior to the arrival of the police.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adame-Guatemala is Hispanic, stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He may be traveling in a silver Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup with South Carolina license plate PDA784. Police caution that he should be considered armed and dangerous.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Shortly after 8 p.m., Thursday, deputies responded to the report of a gunshot victim in the Godwin Mobile Home Park on the 100 block of Joe Frazier Road in Burton. They discovered Hernandez and secured the scene to allow paramedics to evaluate his condition before he was pronounced dead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Adame-Guatamala is urged to contact Sgt. James Tunis at 843-2553426, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777. Callers wishing to remain anonymous or receive a potential reward can contact Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Shooting in Burton leaves man dead; police search for suspect ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'shooting-in-burton-leaves-man-dead-police-search-for-suspect-2', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:34:08', '2022-03-02 20:34:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55762, 4, '2022-03-02 15:37:04', '2022-03-02 20:37:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dunkin Donuts just latest of development pains&nbsp;</strong><br><br><em>BEAUFORT&nbsp;</em>- Last week’s county Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was painful.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, you have large group of citizens who care passionately about the outcome of the board’s decision on a proposed drive-through Dunkin Donuts building along Lady’s Island’s busiest traffic corridor.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s the latest development project to generate controversy since residents still were able to express their opinions to a regulatory board appointed to, among other things, have a public hearing on the matter.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We have a business man who wants to build a new fast-food franchise in a spot where obviously thousands are going to pass by on a daily basis and many will want to pull for a cup of coffee to go and a calorie-laden pastry treat.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was made a little more painful because that particular businessman had become something of a local hero to those who were fighting the battle against 303 Associates across the Beaufort River with plans for a couple of multi-story buildings in the downtown area. Said hero is now proposing a controversial project of his own right there off Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the sixth time, the Dunkin Donuts project was before the citizens appeals board, asking for a variance which would allow construction right across the street from the entrance to Bill’s Liquors and Grayco.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Permission was finally denied, on a 4-2 vote by the board, as the majority felt the project was not in keeping with the official development plan for the rapidly growing Lady’s Island Village area.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The county planning staff reversed its position on the project, first recommending approval and then, deciding it did not comply with the development plan’s focus on safe traffic patterns.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In fact, the county staff is in the process of pushing a change to the development code through County Council which would require drive-through facilities on major roads to have secondary access points to relieve traffic congestion. Obviously a good suggestion, but it can’t impact this Dunkin Donuts project since it’s already in the permitting process.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Possibly because of the staff reversal, the donut shop might not be dead. The owner has the option of “lawyering up” and appealing the issue in court, just like the rejection by this same appeals board involving Bay Point Island has been sitting in court, under appeal for more than a year.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bay Point Island – that was another project of painful passion. Hundreds followed that proposal with fingers crossed that a resort community would not be allowed on that fragile barrier island.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Concerned citizens still have their fingers crossed, and while the Lowcountry continues to be developed, the process of passionate finger-crossing is painful. A lot of people seem just tired of the whole development fight and have conceded.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But passion is a good thing. We’re seeing that played out on our international news every day – the Ukrainian people care passionately about their country and are willing to fight for it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We haven’t taken up arms yet, or turned to making homemade Molotov cocktails, even though forested areas are being cleared and roadways are getting more congested with new residents moving to the Lowcountry.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>More and more, you hear the term “building moratorium” while the county and city figure out a possible traffic solution and how to fund it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moratoriums are a painful topic for community elected officials and not one that’s likely to get any traction.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some folks have accepted the inevitability of living in a beautiful, popular place that attracts more and more residents. Some have figured out ways to make money off this popularity. Others are just packing their bags and looking for another home.&nbsp;<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Carolina Squats prohibition out-pacing medical marijuana&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COLUMBIA – While state Sen. Tom Davis’ Compassionate Care Act, aka the “medical marijuana” bill, passed the Senate two weeks ago after seven years of work on his part and three weeks of discussion by his colleagues, it appears the state House will be an even harder sale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Sale” might not be the right word; word is the House leadership is just going to let it sit in committee until the May 12 adjournment date, which means it will be DEAD and supporters will have to begin the approval process all over again next session.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In other words, the Palmetto State will continue to be one of the 13 states in the U.S. that does not allow some sort of legalized medical cannabis relief to patients who need it.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the other hand, legislation to outlaw “Carolina Squats” or those ridiculously jacked-up truck modifications is sailing smoothly along, passing the same Senate last week by a 33-1 vote with the enthusiastic support of the law enforcement community.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you’re the least bit interested, you can monitor how H-4574, the Carolina Squats bill, does against Davis Compassionate Care Act, H-3361, check it out on the legislative websites.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the record, Reps. Weston Newton and Herb Herbkersman are signed on as sponsors. Rep. Shannon Erickson said she’s supported the bill in the past but has to review the current version.&nbsp;<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yay for BIFF in a town with no theater&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – Hat’s off to the 16th edition of the Beaufort International Film Festival.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The six-day tribute to the glory of film and film-makers concluded Sunday and community feedback indicates this year’s event was a big hit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s interesting to note how some locals didn’t even realize it was BIFF week despite all the hype, preoccupied with their own lives and enterprises.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the organizers were optimistic that their predictions of 10,000 attendees were met, a tribute not only to the great viewing opportunities but a desire by many to just “get out” after two years of Covid-induced hibernation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The festival, for those few who might not be aware of it, was started by locals Ron and Rebecca Tucker who wanted to promote the area as potential film production locations. Since the shooting of The Stars Fell On Alabama in 2019, movie crews have been pretty scarce around Beaufort. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just like movie theater options. Since the Plaza Theater was closed in 2019 to make way for a new Publix, the community’s movie-loving citizens have had to travel to the nearest theater in Bluffton or rely on USCB’s Center for the Arts’ Bonnie Hargrove’s efforts to bring independent films back on a weekly schedule. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We’re blessed to have one of the few drive-in theaters in the state — yay for the folks at Hwy. 21 Drive In — but those efforts are in competition for folks who just opt to stay home, sit on their couches and enjoy the movie-watching experience alone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sorry, but it’s just not the same.&nbsp;<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>It’s not the Monday Night movies, but County Council trying to provide a draw&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>HILTON HEAD ISLAND – And speaking of going somewhere for entertainment, Beaufort County Council’s Monday meeting didn’t exactly play to a standing-room-only crowd.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Council members decided last month to take their meetings “on the road,” so to speak, so citizens and taxpayers who pay their salaries could see them in action.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monday night’s meeting at the Hilton Head High School drew fewer than a dozen spectators, not counting the staff members who had to travel there. The work session, which began earlier, drew only one “outsider.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The council tried this on-the-road schedule several years ago but gave it up after deciding it was way too much trouble compared to the attendance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LOWDOWN ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-lowdown-67', '', '', '2022-03-03 05:50:08', '2022-03-03 10:50:08', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55762', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55765, 4, '2022-03-02 15:38:31', '2022-03-02 20:38:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In order to provide support for area residents recently diagnosed with cancer, or in any stage of treatment, Beaufort Memorial is offering two monthly cancer support groups.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“A cancer diagnosis can be life changing and for many people that diagnosis can cause them to feel overwhelmed or isolated,” Beaufort Memorial Director of Oncology Services Mark Hennigan said in a release. “These groups can offer an opportunity for those who are fighting cancer to receive and give support to others who uniquely understand some of what they are going through.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The next meeting of the breast cancer support group will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 9. A group for patients dealing with any type of cancer is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 23.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We encourage local patients to come join others who are on a similar journey,” Hennigan said. “They will find a safe space to share their concerns, ask questions and learn healthy coping skills, while creating a network of support and compassion.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both groups are facilitated by a licensed social worker and meet in Room 350 of the Beaufort Medical Plaza on the hospital grounds at 989 Ribaut Road. Participation is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information – including a schedule of future meetings – or to register, visit <a href=\"http://BeaufortMemorial.org/SupportGroups\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"BeaufortMemorial.org/SupportGroups\">BeaufortMemorial.org/SupportGroups</a> or call Kianna Reese at 843-522-7328.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital offers monthly support groups for cancer patients ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-offers-monthly-support-groups-for-cancer-patients', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:38:33', '2022-03-02 20:38:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55765', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(55767, 4, '2022-03-02 15:40:13', '2022-03-02 20:40:13', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dickson blames the victims</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again I applaud The Island News for staying open to alternate points of view, such as that expressed in Feb. 24 edition by Jim Dickson. Jim\'s Ayn Randian flag was on full display.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ayn saw selfishness as a virtue, and that government should have no role in society (except maybe policing to control the lazy masses?). It appears Mr Dickson thinks – and this is a big tell – that “these people” have no one to blame for their long-suffered inequities (he blames the victims).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I\'m of the opinion he saw the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests after George Floyd\'s death as so much victimhood by “Socialist” rabble? The final straw was his granting credence to the attack on our good teachers and school boards by those outrageously errant views about critical race theory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The dollar sign is a symbol associated with Ayn Rand; apparently Jim does not want a government that spends one dime of his money on actually helping people? Interesting that Ayn Rand, for all her wacky philosophy, was to her credit vehemently pro-choice. Go figure.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Timothy Dodds, Lady\'s Island</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Thank you for supporting veterans</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I had to write you and thank The Island News team for being such a great supporter of our military members and veterans. Your newspaper is one of the few who go the extra mile to support our troops, veterans, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Fisher House Charleston.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Sandy Morckel, Mount Pleasa</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-54', '', '', '2022-03-02 15:40:14', '2022-03-02 20:40:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=55767', 0, 'post', '', 0);
