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(53641, 4, '2021-11-23 09:22:48', '2021-11-23 14:22:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>People often hear that they should drink eight glasses of water per day. However, that may not be entirely true, and the amount of water a person should drink can vary depending on their age, activity level, and more.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Water is an essential part of life, but how much should a person really be drinking?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The commonly touted wisdom of eight glasses of water per day may be suitable for some people, but it is not a “one-size-fits-all” recommendation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some experts say there is a lack of scientific evidence supporting these claims. Others note that promoters include bottled water manufacturers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, how much water does a person really need?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Recommended daily water intake&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Back in 1945, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board advised people to consume 2.5 liters, or 84.5 fluid ounces (fl oz), of water per day, including fluid from prepared foods. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say there is no recommendation for how much plain water adults should consume daily.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 2015–2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines do not recommend a specific daily water or fluid intake, but they do recommend choosing plain rather than flavored water and juices.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Recommended intake by age&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no fixed amount of fluid recommended by age, but some patterns emerge among healthy individuals doing a moderate amount of activity in a temperate climate.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following sections show the average water intake for people of different ages.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Infants</strong>—Experts do not recommend plain water for infants before the age of six months.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The CDC says that if infants over six months of age need additional fluid on hot days, they can consume water in a bottle. However, their primary form of fluid and calories should be breast milk or formula.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Children over 12 months of age</strong>—Children over 12 months of age should be encouraged to drink water&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>as part of their daily routine (for example, after brushing their teeth and before, during, and after playtime at school)&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>when the weather is warm&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>as an alternative to sweetened drinks and juices&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children should limit their juice consumption to one glass per day.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents are advised to keep a pitcher handy to encourage healthy water-drinking habits, and schools should have water fountains or equivalent facilities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Adults ages 19-30 years</strong>— The recommended adequate intakes of total water from all sources each day for most adults between 19 and 30 years of age are:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3.7 liters (or about 130 fl oz) for men&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2.7 liters (about 95 fl oz) for women&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who are pregnant are likely to need an extra 0.3 liters (10 fl oz). Those who are breastfeeding will need an additional 0.7 to 1.1 liters (23–37 fl oz).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Older adults</strong>—Older adults may be at risk of dehydration due to health conditions, medications, loss of muscle mass, reduction in kidney function, and other factors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Older adults who are well hydrated have been found to have:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>fewer falls&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>less constipation&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>a lower risk of bladder cancer, in men&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dehydration has been linked to a higher frequency of:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>urinary tract infections&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>confusion&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>kidney failure&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>slower wound healing&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sources of water&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People can consume water by:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>drinking water and other fluids&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>eating foods high in water, such as fruits and vegetables&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some surveys suggest that around 20 percent of water intake comes from food, and the rest is from fluids. This depends on diet. A higher intake of fresh fruit and vegetables will mean a higher intake of water from foods.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hydration during exercise&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During exercise, people may need to consume more water than usual. The amount they should drink depends on:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the type and intensity of the activity&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>environmental factors, such as temperature&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the size and muscle mass of the individual&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it is important to be hydrated before a workout— and a person should aim to replace fluid lost after exercise—drinking water during a workout may not be essential. However, if people exercise for long periods, they may benefit from consuming water or an electrolyte beverage.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When should a person drink water?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most of the time, the body’s sensitive natural mechanisms maintain appropriate fluid levels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are two main ways the body does this: (1) through thirst, which tells a person to drink more water; and (2) through urine output, in which the kidneys regulate the water we consume by either emptying it into the urinary bladder or holding onto it in the blood plasma.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The kidneys also regulate the balance of electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, in the body fluids. Additionally, they receive hormonal signals to conserve or release water into the urine if the brain detects changes in the concentration of the solutes in the blood.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What about eight 8-ounce glasses of water?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is often said that people need to drink at least eight 8-ounce (oz) glasses of water per day. However, this is an overly simplistic answer to a complicated question.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The body is good at regulating itself and water is no exception. The body is constantly working to maintain a balance of water coming in and water going out. If a person drinks too much water, the body will excrete more. If they drink too little, it will excrete less.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to body size and activity level, other everyday factors can play a role in determining how much water a person should drink.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, consuming more sodium and protein means a person may need to drink more water. Conversely, eating a lot of fruits and vegetables means they may not need to drink as much.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most of the time, the body will give a person clues that tell them to drink more or less fluid. The body even has a water-regulating hormone—arginine vasopressin—that manages thirst, fluid excretion, and the body’s water balance.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Too much water?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some people have raised concerns that consuming too much water could be dangerous. If a person drinks too much water, it could lead to hyponatremia, or water intoxication, which is when sodium levels in the blood plasma become too low.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Symptoms include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lung congestion&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>brain swelling&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>headache&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>fatigue and lethargy&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>confusion&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>vomiting&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>seizures&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>coma&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>death&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hyponatremia is rare. When it does occur, it usually affects endurance athletes, people with diabetes, and those taking certain medications.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In summary, the amount of water a person needs varies based on their age, size, activities, and the temperature. Although many people follow the eight-by-eight rule, it may be outdated and overly simplistic. The body is incredibly good at maintaining its water balance, and it urges people to drink more by making them thirsty.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who work outdoors in hot climates or exercise vigorously may need to consume more water. They can also get fluid from foods high in water, such as fruits and vegetables.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SOURCE: <a href=\"https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/306638?utm_ source=Sailthru%20 Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_ campaign=MNT%20Daily%20 News&amp;utm_content=2021-11-19&amp;api d=37763034&amp;rvid=3424e32faa971 ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614a d3f53b1cc99363570ba22\">https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/306638?utm_ source=Sailthru%20 Email&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_ campaign=MNT%20Daily%20 News&amp;utm_content=2021-11-19&amp;api d=37763034&amp;rvid=3424e32faa971 ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614a d3f53b1cc99363570ba22 </a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'How much water should you drink a day?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:22:49', '2021-11-23 14:22:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53641', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53643, 4, '2021-11-23 09:24:29', '2021-11-23 14:24:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>up that Thanksgiving turkey, be sure you’re handling it safely.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to Cleveland Clinic emergency department physician, Baruch Fertel, MD, it’s important to pay attention to temperature to avoid foodborne illness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When you’re defrosting a turkey, or you’re defrosting some frozen meat, it’s always safer to defrost that in a fridge that’s below 40 degrees,” he explained. “Because we really don’t want it to reach between 40 and 140—that’s room temperature danger zone, which is when the bacteria can grow.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To avoid spreading bacteria, the USDA does not recommend washing or prepping your turkey in the sink.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead, find a clean area on the countertop, and be sure to wash your hands with soap and water before and after.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You’ll also want to disinfect any surfaces the raw turkey touched.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While cooking, use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey has a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During dinner, be sure perishable items aren’t left out for more than two hours, leaving them susceptible to bacteria growth.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And when it comes to leftovers, put smaller amounts into shallow containers and put those in the fridge or freezer right away.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In the fridge, four days for leftovers is typically the max,” said Dr. Fertel. “And, of course, if you encounter something that has a bad smell, bad taste, doesn’t look right—immediately dispose of it, it’s not worth taking a risk.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>As a general rule of thumb, with Thanksgiving being on a Thursday, on Monday you should dispose of any uneaten leftovers in your fridge.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: Cleveland Clinic News Service <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Safely handling and storing Thanksgiving turkey', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'safely-handling-and-storing-thanksgiving-turkey', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:24:31', '2021-11-23 14:24:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53643', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53645, 4, '2021-11-23 09:26:24', '2021-11-23 14:26:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A healthcare professional must provide adequate treatment information and options so that the individual can make an educated decision. People have the right to refuse treatment and information. They can withdraw consent at any time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What is consent to treatment?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consent to treatment is the agreement that an individual makes to receive medical treatment, care, or services, including tests and examinations. Anyone who can independently decide whether they want treatment must provide consent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consent is only valid if it is voluntary and informed and comes from an individual who is capable of consenting to treatment. Voluntary consent means that the person decides whether to consent to treatment. Healthcare professionals, friends, or family cannot influence or pressure the person to make a decision.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Informed consent requires the healthcare professional to provide information that outlines what the treatment entails, the benefits and risks, and other potential treatment options. They must also explain to the person the possible outcomes of refusing the recommended treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Healthcare professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to disclose information related to various treatment options to help people make an informed choice. This includes the risks, possible outcomes, and alternative options if they are available. Healthcare providers can provide information verbally or in writing. They may also provide audio or video materials.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individuals can request information before all medical treatment. It is their responsibility to ask questions and ensure that they understand the information. They can also request treatment options that their doctor does not suggest.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People have the right to refuse part or all of the options for treatment. Healthcare professionals must respect the decision of the individual to consent to or refuse treatment, even if it could cause their death or the death of their unborn child.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once a person gives consent, they have the right to change their mind and withdraw consent at any point, even if they have already started the treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exceptions&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In certain cases, healthcare professionals can provide treatment to individuals who are not capable of consenting to treatment and do not have an appointed lasting power of attorney (LPA). They may do this if they think that the treatment is in the best interests of the person. When possible, the healthcare team will discuss the treatment options with the family or friends of the individual.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who are aware that their capacity to consent will change in the future—for example, due to a degenerative health condition or learning disability—may decide to create a living will. This is a legal document that outlines which procedures and treatments a person refuses to undergo.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individuals can make an LPA, which gives an appointed person the legal right to make medical decisions on their behalf. People can still indicate which treatments they want to refuse.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How to give consent&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An individual must be capable of understanding the provided information and using it to make an educated decision regarding their consent to treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A capable person can provide consent to treatment in writing or in verbal or nonverbal ways.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Children under the age of 16 years can consent to treatment on their own if healthcare professionals decide that they have the intelligence and capacity to understand fully what the treatment entails. Individuals without this ability require consent from a person with parental responsibility. In most cases, young people aged 16 or 17 have the capacity to consent to treatment without acquiring consent from a person with parental responsibility. However, a court or a person with parental responsibility can overrule the decision of a young person or child with Gillick competence to refuse medical care if doing so may cause death or a severe permanent injury.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Written consent involves completing and signing a consent form, which is a legal document that gives the doctor permission to proceed with the treatment. Consent forms ensure that doctors provide the appropriate information related to the medical condition and treatment options and that the individual selects their preferred option.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nonverbal consent, sometimes called implied or implicit consent, includes gestures such as nodding the head, extending the arm for a blood test, or opening the mouth during a dental exam. Doctors may refer to verbal consent as explicit consent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person must give consent willingly and voluntarily for it to be valid. They must also be aware of the suggested treatment and understand why it is necessary. Other people may not persuade or pressure a person to consent to or refuse treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Life support&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If supportive treatments such as lung ventilation are keeping a person alive, and they did not specify which treatments they would refuse, the healthcare team must talk with the family and friends of the individual. Together, they must decide on the continuation or cessation of treatment. They must base their decision on the best interests of the individual.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When is there no need for consent?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Healthcare professionals do not require consent to treatment from an individual who is not able to make a decision on their own, although this is rare.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Situations that do not require consent for treatment may arise due to an emergency when a person is unconscious. In these types of cases, medical professionals can only provide the treatments necessary to keep a person alive and safe. When possible, healthcare professionals can discuss potential decisions with the family or friends of the individual.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People who do not have the mental capacity to comprehend the treatment choices are not able to give consent to treatment. In these cases, the healthcare team must make the decisions that best serve the interests of the individual.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Consent to treatment is an important and necessary part of medical treatment.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It means that a person must give authorization before they receive any type of treatment. This includes procedures such as surgery, tests, and medications. People must fully understand what they are agreeing to and ask questions as necessary.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically responsible for providing information regarding the treatment options and potential outcomes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An individual must be capable of making a voluntary and informed decision regarding consent to treatment. They have the right to refuse treatment, request alternative treatment, or withdraw consent at any time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: https://www. medicalnewstoda<a href=\"http://A healthcare professional must provide adequate treatment information and options so that the individual can make an educated decision. People have the right to refuse treatment and information. They can withdraw consent at any time. What is consent to treatment? Consent to treatment is the agreement that an individual makes to receive medical treatment, care, or services, including tests and examinations. Anyone who can independently decide whether they want treatment must provide consent. Consent is only valid if it is voluntary and informed and comes from an individual who is capable of consenting to treatment. Voluntary consent means that the person decides whether to consent to treatment. Healthcare professionals, friends, or family cannot influence or pressure the person to make a decision. Informed consent requires the healthcare professional to provide information that outlines what the treatment entails, the benefits and risks, and other potential treatment options. They must also explain to the person the possible outcomes of refusing the recommended treatment. Healthcare professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to disclose information related to various treatment options to help people make an informed choice. This includes the risks, possible outcomes, and alternative options if they are available. Healthcare providers can provide information verbally or in writing. They may also provide audio or video materials. Individuals can request information before all medical treatment. It is their responsibility to ask questions and ensure that they understand the information. They can also request treatment options that their doctor does not suggest. People have the right to refuse part or all of the options for treatment. Healthcare professionals must respect the decision of the individual to consent to or refuse treatment, even if it could cause their death or the death of their unborn child. Once a person gives consent, they have the right to change their mind and withdraw consent at any point, even if they have already started the treatment. Exceptions In certain cases, healthcare professionals can provide treatment to individuals who are not capable of consenting to treatment and do not have an appointed lasting power of attorney (LPA). They may do this if they think that the treatment is in the best interests of the person. When possible, the healthcare team will discuss the treatment options with the family or friends of the individual. People who are aware that their capacity to consent will change in the future—for example, due to a degenerative health condition or learning disability—may decide to create a living will. This is a legal document that outlines which procedures and treatments a person refuses to undergo. Individuals can make an LPA, which gives an appointed person the legal right to make medical decisions on their behalf. People can still indicate which treatments they want to refuse. How to give consent An individual must be capable of understanding the provided information and using it to make an educated decision regarding their consent to treatment. A capable person can provide consent to treatment in writing or in verbal or nonverbal ways. Children under the age of 16 years can consent to treatment on their own if healthcare professionals decide that they have the intelligence and capacity to understand fully what the treatment entails. Individuals without this ability require consent from a person with parental responsibility. In most cases, young people aged 16 or 17 have the capacity to consent to treatment without acquiring consent from a person with parental responsibility. However, a court or a person with parental responsibility can overrule the decision of a young person or child with Gillick competence to refuse medical care if doing so may cause death or a severe permanent injury. Written consent involves completing and signing a consent form, which is a legal document that gives the doctor permission to proceed with the treatment. Consent forms ensure that doctors provide the appropriate information related to the medical condition and treatment options and that the individual selects their preferred option. Nonverbal consent, sometimes called implied or implicit consent, includes gestures such as nodding the head, extending the arm for a blood test, or opening the mouth during a dental exam. Doctors may refer to verbal consent as explicit consent. A person must give consent willingly and voluntarily for it to be valid. They must also be aware of the suggested treatment and understand why it is necessary. Other people may not persuade or pressure a person to consent to or refuse treatment. Life support If supportive treatments such as lung ventilation are keeping a person alive, and they did not specify which treatments they would refuse, the healthcare team must talk with the family and friends of the individual. Together, they must decide on the continuation or cessation of treatment. They must base their decision on the best interests of the individual. When is there no need for consent? Healthcare professionals do not require consent to treatment from an individual who is not able to make a decision on their own, although this is rare. Situations that do not require consent for treatment may arise due to an emergency when a person is unconscious. In these types of cases, medical professionals can only provide the treatments necessary to keep a person alive and safe. When possible, healthcare professionals can discuss potential decisions with the family or friends of the individual. People who do not have the mental capacity to comprehend the treatment choices are not able to give consent to treatment. In these cases, the healthcare team must make the decisions that best serve the interests of the individual. Consent to treatment is an important and necessary part of medical treatment. It means that a person must give authorization before they receive any type of treatment. This includes procedures such as surgery, tests, and medications. People must fully understand what they are agreeing to and ask questions as necessary. Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically responsible for providing information regarding the treatment options and potential outcomes. An individual must be capable of making a voluntary and informed decision regarding consent to treatment. They have the right to refuse treatment, request alternative treatment, or withdraw consent at any time. Source: https://www. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/whatis- consent?\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"A healthcare professional must provide adequate treatment information and options so that the individual can make an educated decision. People have the right to refuse treatment and information. They can withdraw consent at any time. What is consent to treatment? Consent to treatment is the agreement that an individual makes to receive medical treatment, care, or services, including tests and examinations. Anyone who can independently decide whether they want treatment must provide consent. Consent is only valid if it is voluntary and informed and comes from an individual who is capable of consenting to treatment. Voluntary consent means that the person decides whether to consent to treatment. Healthcare professionals, friends, or family cannot influence or pressure the person to make a decision. Informed consent requires the healthcare professional to provide information that outlines what the treatment entails, the benefits and risks, and other potential treatment options. They must also explain to the person the possible outcomes of refusing the recommended treatment. Healthcare professionals have an ethical and legal obligation to disclose information related to various treatment options to help people make an informed choice. This includes the risks, possible outcomes, and alternative options if they are available. Healthcare providers can provide information verbally or in writing. They may also provide audio or video materials. Individuals can request information before all medical treatment. It is their responsibility to ask questions and ensure that they understand the information. They can also request treatment options that their doctor does not suggest. People have the right to refuse part or all of the options for treatment. Healthcare professionals must respect the decision of the individual to consent to or refuse treatment, even if it could cause their death or the death of their unborn child. Once a person gives consent, they have the right to change their mind and withdraw consent at any point, even if they have already started the treatment. Exceptions In certain cases, healthcare professionals can provide treatment to individuals who are not capable of consenting to treatment and do not have an appointed lasting power of attorney (LPA). They may do this if they think that the treatment is in the best interests of the person. When possible, the healthcare team will discuss the treatment options with the family or friends of the individual. People who are aware that their capacity to consent will change in the future—for example, due to a degenerative health condition or learning disability—may decide to create a living will. This is a legal document that outlines which procedures and treatments a person refuses to undergo. Individuals can make an LPA, which gives an appointed person the legal right to make medical decisions on their behalf. People can still indicate which treatments they want to refuse. How to give consent An individual must be capable of understanding the provided information and using it to make an educated decision regarding their consent to treatment. A capable person can provide consent to treatment in writing or in verbal or nonverbal ways. Children under the age of 16 years can consent to treatment on their own if healthcare professionals decide that they have the intelligence and capacity to understand fully what the treatment entails. Individuals without this ability require consent from a person with parental responsibility. In most cases, young people aged 16 or 17 have the capacity to consent to treatment without acquiring consent from a person with parental responsibility. However, a court or a person with parental responsibility can overrule the decision of a young person or child with Gillick competence to refuse medical care if doing so may cause death or a severe permanent injury. Written consent involves completing and signing a consent form, which is a legal document that gives the doctor permission to proceed with the treatment. Consent forms ensure that doctors provide the appropriate information related to the medical condition and treatment options and that the individual selects their preferred option. Nonverbal consent, sometimes called implied or implicit consent, includes gestures such as nodding the head, extending the arm for a blood test, or opening the mouth during a dental exam. Doctors may refer to verbal consent as explicit consent. A person must give consent willingly and voluntarily for it to be valid. They must also be aware of the suggested treatment and understand why it is necessary. Other people may not persuade or pressure a person to consent to or refuse treatment. Life support If supportive treatments such as lung ventilation are keeping a person alive, and they did not specify which treatments they would refuse, the healthcare team must talk with the family and friends of the individual. Together, they must decide on the continuation or cessation of treatment. They must base their decision on the best interests of the individual. When is there no need for consent? Healthcare professionals do not require consent to treatment from an individual who is not able to make a decision on their own, although this is rare. Situations that do not require consent for treatment may arise due to an emergency when a person is unconscious. In these types of cases, medical professionals can only provide the treatments necessary to keep a person alive and safe. When possible, healthcare professionals can discuss potential decisions with the family or friends of the individual. People who do not have the mental capacity to comprehend the treatment choices are not able to give consent to treatment. In these cases, the healthcare team must make the decisions that best serve the interests of the individual. Consent to treatment is an important and necessary part of medical treatment. It means that a person must give authorization before they receive any type of treatment. This includes procedures such as surgery, tests, and medications. People must fully understand what they are agreeing to and ask questions as necessary. Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically responsible for providing information regarding the treatment options and potential outcomes. An individual must be capable of making a voluntary and informed decision regarding consent to treatment. They have the right to refuse treatment, request alternative treatment, or withdraw consent at any time. 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(53647, 4, '2021-11-23 09:28:11', '2021-11-23 14:28:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A crowd of several hundred people from the community turned out Thursday, Nov. 18, for a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration held for the Culinary Institute of the South in Bluffton.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The opening of the institute effectively makes the new school TCL’s fourth campus in its network of Lowcountry-based campuses and marked the culmination of several years of planning for the large-scale project.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“There was a concept, then there was a vision and then there was a lot of hard work,” TCL Area Commission Chair Randy Dolyniuk said in a release.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dolyniuk, who also chairs TCL’s Foundation Board of Directors, pointed to the many local and state entities that played a role in helping to bring the project to fruition as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The $15.3 million project was funded with $11.2 million from Beaufort County, Beaufort County School District and the Town of Bluffton; $3.5 million from the state of South Carolina and $625,000 raised from private sources and donors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The school and its programs received widespread praise by those who attended the event – many enjoyed getting their first look inside the more-than- 30,000-square-foot facility and sampling small bites provided by sponsors and industry partners.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those included Montage Palmetto Bluff, Sea Pines Resort, SERG Restaurant Group, U.S. Foods, Corner Perk, Omni Hilton Head Ocean Front Resort, The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head, Southern Barrel Brewing Company and Bluffton Tea Company.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Richard Gough, president of the Technical College of the Lowcountry also pointed to the importance of the community’s role in helping to launch the project.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This is your community college,” he said during the event’s opening remarks. “And every one of you has helped in making this happen, and it’s going to make a difference in the lives for generations to come.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other speakers at the event included: Tim Hardee, President of the South Carolina Technical College System; Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort; and Chef Miles Huff, Dean of the Culinary Institute of the South.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Onsite classes start in January and include associate degrees and certificates in culinary arts, baking and pastry and hospitality. Enroll now at <a href=\"http://www.tcl.edu/culinary.\">www.tcl.edu/culinary. </a><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TCL’s new Culinary Institute of the South opens', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcls-new-culinary-institute-of-the-south-opens', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:28:12', '2021-11-23 14:28:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53647', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53649, 4, '2021-11-23 09:30:48', '2021-11-23 14:30:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Riverview Charter School Board of Directors announced Thursday, Nov. 18, that Robert Bechtold has been named permanent Director of Riverview Charter School.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bechtold, of St. Helena Island, will continue his tenure at Riverview Charter School as the Director of the 700-student school following Thursday’s action by the Board of Directors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The team around Mr. Bechtold has made this possible. Riverview has an amazing community and they have supported Mr. Bechtold from Day 1. Today, the Board acknowledged the support he has, his l e a d e r s h ip ability, and his passion for Riverview by naming him the permane n t director of the school.” Riverview Charter School’s Board of Directors Chair Reece Bertholf said in a release.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bechtold came to Riverview on April 19, when selected as the Interim Director. Since April, Bechtold’s realigned the organizational structure of the school, made several appointments to the Leadership Team, and successfully navigated the delta variant spike of the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I am incredibly humbled to be asked to remain a part of Riverview,” Bechtold said. “Thank you to my family who has supported me at every turn. Thank you to the entirety of the Riverview family who have embraced me from the moment I arrived on campus. Special thank you to the Founders of Riverview – Mallory Baches, AnnMarie Bowden, Mary Foster, Jody Hayward, Geri Kinton, and Alison Thomas – ho came together to create a community that I am so grateful to be a part of. I intend to keep your vision alive in the fullest.” <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Riverview Charter School Board names Bechtold permanent Director', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'riverview-charter-school-board-names-bechtold-permanent-director', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:30:49', '2021-11-23 14:30:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53649', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53651, 4, '2021-11-23 09:32:18', '2021-11-23 14:32:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>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>Port Royal Farmers Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. 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>Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1st annual Lowcountry Pop Up N Sk8</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3 to 6 p.m. (Day Skate) and 8 to 11 p.m. (Glow Sk8), Saturday, Nov. 27, 702 Parris Avenue, Port Royal. Hosted by Unified Beaufort. Ages 6 and younger are free. Admission $12, skate rental $5. Family deal, $40, up to eight people. Day Skate is all ages, while Glow Sk8 is ages 21 and older.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veteran Entrepreneur Services webinars</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry.score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@scorevolunteer.org. Schedule: Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Winter Wonderland</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Inflatables, crafts, train rides ad food trucks. Open to the public. Bring toiletries and non-perishable food products to help start a student food pantry in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Blue &amp; White Classic Golf Tournament</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Friday, Dec. 3, Fripp Island. Proceeds benefit Beaufort Academy athletics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>N.Y. 79th Highlanders &amp; N.Y. 48th Infantry Regiments Civil War Era Living History Encampment</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, The Arsenal Courtyard, 713 Craven St. Admission to the event is free (donations will be accepted). Admission to the Beaufort History Museum will be discounted for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4). Active military and children under 12 are free. The re-enactors will encamp in and present live presentations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, and interactive activities for the entire family. Craven St. will be closed for the event. Beaufort History Museum members will have a special opportunity to have coffee with the re-enactors from 9 to 10 a.m. Included in the presentations will be discussions and live demonstrations of the importance of music and bugle calls during the War, the variety and use of weapons including cannon, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp dining and cooking, and other relevant topics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Society of Bluffton Artists Holiday Blitz</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) porch, 6 Church Street, Old Town Bluffton. Get some holiday shopping done while enjoying the perfect spot for watching the Bluffton Christmas Parade. The event will feature hand-created home decor, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry and other works by SOBA’s artist members. .</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters Holiday Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. The wearing of masks is encouraged. Contest for the Christmas stockings will be held, and the stockings will then be taken by Debi Bacon to the Emily Geiger Christmas luncheon. Chapter members will stuff them with personal items and deliver them to the Veterans Victory House. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. If you are planning to attend the meeting as a guest, please send an RSVP email to Mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1st annual WMU Cookie Walk</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Okatee Baptist Church. Receive your collection bag or box by donating. One non-perishable food item or $1 = small bag. Two non-perishable food items or $2 = medium bag. Three non-perishable food items or $3 = large bag. Food items and monetary donations will be divided among churches with food pantries.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Federation of Republican Men annual Republican Brunch</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Dataw Island Club’s Carolina Room. Keynote speaker is Glenn McCall, a senior member of the republican National Committee. Other invited guests include U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-1), State Senator Chip Campsen, State Senator Tom Davis, S.C. Rep. Shannon Erickson, S.C. Rep Weston Newton, S.C. Rep. Bill Herbkersman, S.C. Rep. Jeff Bradley and Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray. Reservations are $35. Checks should be payable to the Beaufort Federation of Republican Men and can be mailed to BFRM, P.O. Box 77, Beaufort, S.C. 29901. Please include name, phone number, email address, number of attendees. You will be notified by email upon the receipt of your check. Checks must be received by Nov. 30.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>USC Beaufort Chamber Music Series</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Gabriela Diaz (violin), Michi Wiancko (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), Ani Aznavoorian (cello) and Andrew Armstong (artistic director and piano). For tickets, visit www.USCBChamberMusic.com or call 843-208-8246. At this time, all patrons must be masked, and attendance is limited to the first 300.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, Hampton Hall Club House. Join the Christian Women’s Connection to Celebrate the Season. We will share an elegant meal, holiday fun and an inspirational message from Debbie Fairbanks – \"Life\'sToo Short – What Are You Waiting For?\" Prepaid reservations are $28 payable to \"CWC Bluffton\" care of: Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909. 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(53653, 4, '2021-11-23 09:33:20', '2021-11-23 14:33:20', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>County accepting applications for 3 percent tax funds</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County is now accepting applications from organizations located within the County wishing to receive grants from the local accommodations tax fund as well as the hospitality tax fund.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each fiscal year, on a quarterly basis, Beaufort County receives revenues from a 3 percent local accommodations tax (A-Tax) imposed on tourist lodging as well as a hospitality tax (H-Tax), which is imposed on the sale of prepared meals and beverages.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Per the County’s Code of Ordinances (Sec. 66-44 for local A-Tax or Sec. 66-534 for H-Tax), these revenues must be used for tourism-related purposes. Local organizations interested in receiving a grant for one of the outlined objectives, must submit applications to the County through their grant application process.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The current year application (2021/2022) is available online at https://bit.ly/2Z9sos3.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications will not be accepted if received incomplete or after 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Shannon Milroy at 843-255-2302 or localtaxapps@bcgov.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>SC Stay Plus program helps more than 275 Beaufort County households</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SC Stay Plus pandemic-related rent relief program has paid almost $1.5 million so far to landlords in Beaufort County to keep residents in their homes. Since August, the program has had representatives in Beaufort County to assist residents struggling with back rent and utility payments due to pandemic-related financial instability.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The outreach has been successful with more than 275 households approved and receiving rental assistance. Over the last month, SC Stay Plus has received 1,000 more applications since the federal eviction moratorium ended. SC Stay Plus provides payments directly to landlords and utility companies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Battery Creek pool closing for repairs</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County\'s Parks and Recreation Department announced that Battery Creek Pool will close for repairs and resurfacing. The pool will close beginning Monday, November 29 and is not scheduled to reopen until after January 1, 2022.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>County residents will be able to swim five days a week at Beaufort Pool, located on Youmans Drive behind Beaufort High School (map). The amended hours of operation at Beaufort Pool will be 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once Battery Creek Pool reopens, it is anticipated both pools will return to their regular hours of operation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For questions and more information, call Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Department at 843-255-6710.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'NEWS BRIEFS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'news-briefs-200', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:33:21', '2021-11-23 14:33:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53655, 4, '2021-11-23 09:34:36', '2021-11-23 14:34:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once again, Dataw Island members and supporters came together last week to host a week-long celebration of service to benefit wounded and disabled veterans. Last year’s donation of $68,000 to Tee It Up for the Troops was hard to top, but Dataw Island members, friends, and staff came together and raised an astounding $75,000.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The week began with a Silent Auction, and despite the harsh weather and rain, Sunday members lined the streets with 3,500 American flags. Following, a “Big Break” superintendent’s revenge-style golf tournament was played – also in the cold and rain. The day ended with a happy hour like none other. Guest bartenders volunteered and raise money as attendees Tipped It Up for the Troops at the Dataw Island Pub.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monday eight staff came together to enjoy the famous Golf Marathon. Again lead by Director of Golf Chris Fearn, this year the new format had four teams playing a total of 288 holes from 8:30 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. – with pledges made per hole and/or per birdie and eagle. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the flagship military program of PGA REACH, hosted the first Lowcountry PGA Hope event as well Monday, treating wounded veterans to a fun round on the Tom Fazio Cotton Dike course.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tuesday began with a March and Rally, where veterans and their supporters gathered for an interactive flag ceremony, complete with musical performances, the pledge, the presentation of the S.C. Governor’s Proclamation, presentation of the colors, and more. After the rally, a full field of golfers – including 75 guest veterans – competed in the Veterans Golf Classic &amp; Cookout on both the Cotton Dike course and the Arthur Hills Morgan River course.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The week’s final event is perhaps one of the most special, as Dataw Island Veterans were honored at the Veterans Breakfast. The annual breakfast welcomed the guest speaker – Dataw Island’s own Col. Chaplain Brainerd. And, in a tearful presentation in honor of his many years of service both in the military and as a veteran, the late Dave Luzzi was named Veteran of the Year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Luzzi was a Specialist 4 in the Army Military Police Corps and he served as Tournament Director and Master of Ceremony for TIUFTT Veterans Golf Classic for many years. He was highly involved in the Adaptive Golf Experience-Parris Island program and was a huge supporter of the Tee It Up for the Troops program. He was known as the “golf buddy” and will be missed by his fellow members.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This week brings so many mixed emotions, some of deep sadness for those we have lost serving our great country. But at the same time, you feel so much joy seeing men and women who have served, thoroughly enjoying the camaraderie and of course the golf,” TIUFTT Chairman Phil Marshall said in a release. “This week on Dataw always brings out the best of everyone because we all know the freedoms we have that were provided by some giving some; but many giving all.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Thank you to the Dataw staff, the many volunteers, all the many donations from both on island and off who gave both monetary donations, services or products we could use in our silent auctions; a huge shout out goes to Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for such a generous donation! Finally, the outpouring of kindness Dataw showed to the 119 disabled veterans who visited this week for both golf tournaments Monday and Tuesday. The work behind the scenes was tiring but, in the end, it is so rewarding. I told my wife Mary, my heart could not be any fuller. So, thank you Dataw and may God bless.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Dataw Island’s week-long Celebration of Service raises $75,000 for veterans', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dataw-islands-week-long-celebration-of-service-raises-75000-for-veterans', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:34:37', '2021-11-23 14:34:37', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53657, 4, '2021-11-23 09:37:29', '2021-11-23 14:37:29', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To celebrate the 2021 Hanukkah season, Chabad of Greater Hilton Head will be having their first Grand celebration including the lighting of a giant Hanukkah menorah.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, Chabad of Greater Hilton Head will light a public 9-foot Hanukkah menorah erected at the Pavillion in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort, followed by a community-wide celebration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ceremony, organized by Chabad Rabbi Mendel Hertz, it will be a covid safe event with the menorah lighting ceremony and a few words by Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray, followed by a celebration with live music, singing, entertainment and traditional Hanukkah foods. This event is open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The menorah serves as a symbol of Beaufort’s dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship God freely, openly, and with pride. This is true especially in America, a nation that was founded upon and vigorously protects the right of every person to practice his or her religion free from restraint and persecution,” said Rabbi Hertz.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Menorah lighting is part of the worldwide Hanukkah campaign, an initiative launched by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, in 1973. The campaign highlights and encourages the central theme of the holiday — publicizing the story of the Hanukkah miracle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The message of Hanukkah is the message of light,” added Rabbi Hertz. “The nature of light is that it is always victorious over darkness. A small amount of light dispels a lot of darkness and hastens the coming of Moshiach. Another act of goodness and kindness, another act of light, can make all the difference.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, the unprecedented public display of Hanukkah has become a staple of Jewish cultural and religious life, forever altering the American practice and awareness of the festival.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County\'s menorah is one of more than 15,000 large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad in more than 100 countries around the world, including in front of landmarks such as the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Kremlin, helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and enjoy the holiday message.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>About Hanukkah</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Nov 28 and concludes Monday, Dec. 6. It recalls the victory of a militarily weak Jewish people, who defeated the Syrian Greeks who had overrun ancient Israel and sought to impose restrictions on the Jewish way of life and prohibit religious freedom.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They also desecrated and defiled the Temple and the oils prepared for the lighting of the menorah, which was part of the daily service. Upon recapturing the Temple, only one jar of undefiled oil was found, enough to burn only one day, but it lasted miraculously for eight.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In commemoration, Jews celebrate Hanukkah for eight days by lighting an eight-branched candelabrum known as a menorah. Today, people of all faiths consider the holiday a symbol and message of the triumph of freedom over oppression, of spirit over matter, of light over darkness.<br><br><em>Above: Chabad of Greater Hilton Head has previously erected and it a 9-foot Menorah in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island. Submitted phot</em>o.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Chabad of Greater Hilton Head to light 9-foot menorah in Waterfront Park', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'chabad-of-greater-hilton-head-to-light-9-foot-menorah-in-waterfront-park', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:37:30', '2021-11-23 14:37:30', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53657', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53659, 4, '2021-11-23 09:38:13', '2021-11-23 14:38:13', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Due to decreasing numbers of coronavirus cases across the state, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has changed the way it offers regular driver’s license (Class D) road tests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As of November 15, the SCDMV has returned to performing in-car road tests for regular licenses at all branch offices across the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Like many other organizations in the past 20 months, one of our top concerns has been the health and safety of our customers and our employees,” SCDMV Executive Director Kevin Shwedo said. “Since we are seeing infection rates decrease and the immunization rates increase, we determined that it was the right time to shift back to regular road tests so we could better serve our customers.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an effort to provide excellent service to all customers, the SCDMV will also revert to its pre-COVID 19 schedule of afternoon-only appointments for regular license and motorcycle skills testing, allowing walk-ins to test during the morning hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Regular and motorcycle license skills testing</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All branches accept walk-in customers from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day besides Wednesday. On Wednesdays, all branch offices accept walk-in customers from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Customers must make appointments to take regular and motorcycle skills tests from 2 to 4 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills testing</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the return of in-car road tests, commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants will be able to schedule appointments for CDL skills tests every day at nine SCDMV branches across the state.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Branches that can accommodate CDL skills tests include Bennetsville, Columbia – Shop Road, Greenville – Saluda Dam Road, Greenwood, Ladson, Myrtle Beach – The Market Common, North Augusta, Rock Hill and Sumter. Appointments for CDL skills tests continue to be required during all operating hours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Make an appointment</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Customers can book both non-commercial and CDL skills tests online by visiting SCDMVOnline.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The recent changes we’ve gone through have been a challenge,” added Courtney Saxon, Director of Branch Services for the SCDMV. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we adapt with the health and safety of our employees and citizens in mind.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All SCDMV branch office lobbies remain open and walk-ins are still accepted for the majority of transactions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The SCDMV encourages, but does not require, customers to wear a mask when visiting any office to perform any other transaction. Customers may also utilize SCDMVonline.com to complete some of the most common transactions from the comfort of their home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC Department of Motor Vehicles returns to in-car road tests', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-department-of-motor-vehicles-returns-to-in-car-road-tests', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:38:14', '2021-11-23 14:38:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53661, 4, '2021-11-23 09:40:36', '2021-11-23 14:40:36', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following almost two years of highly successful knee replacements with the Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) is now offering the leading-edge technology for hip replacements, one of the most common elective orthopedic procedures in the U.S.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the advanced robotic system, orthopedic surgeons will be able to implant the prosthetic hip components with greater precision resulting in a better functioning joint.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Mako system has exceeded expectations,” said BMH orthopedic department chairman Dr. Edward Blocker, who performed the hospital’s first robotic knee replacement surgery in January 2020. “I’m very excited the technology has been perfected for hip replacement and we can now offer it to our patients.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clinical studies have shown the robotic surgery system improves outcomes by allowing the surgeon to customize the placement and alignment of hip implant components to the patient’s unique anatomy, providing more natural movement of the joint and reducing the risk of hip dislocation following surgery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Hip replacement has always been more art than science,” Blocker said. “With the robot, we can now map out the placement of the implant for the individual patient and see how it will function in all planes of motion.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Total hip replacement is typically recommended for patients suffering from advanced osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that occurs when the cartilage cushioning the ball-and-socket joint wears away causing the rounded end of the thighbone to rub on the pelvis. The surgery involves removing the arthritic bone and damaged cartilage and replacing them with prosthetic implants designed to move like a healthy hip.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Approximately 498,000 hip replacement procedures were performed in 2020 in the U.S. That number is expected to nearly triple by 2040.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We used to eyeball the placement of the prosthetic cup that goes in the hip socket,” said BMH board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Jones, who performed the first robotic hip procedure at Beaufort Memorial earlier this fall. “Now we can place it more accurately, which ensures optimal function and a more natural feel.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prior to surgery, a CT scan is taken of the hip joint to create a 3-D virtual model of the patient’s anatomy. The surgeon uses the model to evaluate bone structure, disease severity, joint alignment and the surrounding bone and tissue to determine the optimal size, placement and alignment of the implant components.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the operation, the surgeon follows the preoperative plan, guiding the robotic instrument arm to remove only the diseased bone. A virtual boundary established by the robot prevents the surgeon from crossing the bone field into surrounding tissue, preserving the healthy bone and ligaments around it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I had great outcomes with the Mako hip replacement surgeries I performed during my fellowship,” said BMH orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vandit Sardana, who completed his training in joint replacement in 2018 at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. “Using the robot helps you position the joint components in the right position. With well-positioned hip components, there’s less likelihood of hip dislocation after the surgery.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with all robotic surgeries, the doctor is in control of the robot at all times during the surgery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"It’s important to understand that the Mako Robotic-Arm does not perform the actual surgery, make decisions on its own or move without the surgeon guiding it,\" said BMH board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Leland Stoddard. \"I tell my patients that it\'s still joint replacement surgery and I\'ll still be your surgeon. But the Mako provides the perfect combination of robotic precision and human knowledge, experience and touch.\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Memorial physicians also are using minimally invasive “muscle-sparing” techniques, like the Direct Superior Approach, to improve hip replacement outcomes. With this technique, the surgeon avoids having to cut and then reattach the key muscle group that enables you to walk and bend. Less trauma to the hip’s surrounding muscle and ligaments can result in less pain following surgery and a faster recovery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Right now, about 60 percent of my hip replacement patients go home the same day,” Sardana said. “I hope to bump it up to 90 percent using the Mako surgery system.<br><br><em>Above: Mako surgery at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. During the operation, the surgeon follows the preoperative plan, guiding the robotic instrument arm. 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(53663, 4, '2021-11-23 09:41:34', '2021-11-23 14:41:34', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The firefighters of Beaufort County are again enthusiastically volunteering to help Santa Claus receive mail from local children by placing Santa Mailboxes up at each of their respective fire stations in the county.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Santa Claus receives his Christmas letters through many means, and wants to make sure that every child has a chance to mail their letters and wish lists to him. Because fire stations are available in every community, Santa has approached his trusted community helpers to once again assist him and the community with this important task.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each year, Beaufort County firefighters coordinate with Santa and his Elves by placing Santa Mailboxes up at every fire station in the county for children to mail their Christmas letters. Firefighters will then empty the mailboxes, and lock the letters up until Santa’s Elves come to get them, who then take them directly to the North Pole and into Santa’s hands. County firefighters feel that it is their sacred and trusted duty to help Santa and the local children with something as important as Christmas mail.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Santa Mailboxes went up on Monday, Nov. 22, and will remain up until the morning of December 20. Santa Mailboxes are white, adorned with his Santa’s face, and will be plainly visible at the front of each fire station. Santa promises that all letters with a legible name and address will receive his personal reply by Christmas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>County fire officials state that all year long they often see Beaufort County families in on their worst day, so they truly look forward to their holiday programs and their ability to bring their communities some joy and holiday cheer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort County firefighters to again help with Santa’s mail', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-county-firefighters-to-again-help-with-santas-mail', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:41:35', '2021-11-23 14:41:35', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53665, 4, '2021-11-23 09:42:56', '2021-11-23 14:42:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry is adding a new 35,000 sq foot facility – the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA – in East Argent. The facility is scheduled to break ground in 2022.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jack Fisher, CEO and Founder of Preserve Communities, spearheaded this project by donating 20 acres of land within its East Argent community, a 7,350-acre master planned community located in Jasper County. Additionally, the community’s developer, Argent Land Holdings LLC, is working closely with the YMCA to raise funds through the East Argent Homebuilders Program with planned donations up to $500 per home.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fisher is also the founder of the James Fisher Memorial Foundation, established in 2019 to honor his son’s passions and further the company’s commitment to community.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The mission of our foundation is to enhance the well-being of the those within the communities where we operate,” Fisher said in a release. “We couldn’t think of a better way to uphold our mission than to support our neighbors in Jasper County through donating land for a new YMCA. We look forward to seeing the positive impact the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA has on the community.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to its aquatics center and fitness areas, amenities at the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA Phase 1 will include locker rooms, Child Watch/Adventure Zone play area, group exercise space and a healthy café. The James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA is in the process of securing partnerships with local organizations to operate out of the new facility.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This opening could not come at a better time as the pandemic has exacerbated the inequities in our community: food insecurity, economic instability, and poor health outcomes,” Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry CEO Michael Bostwick said. “The new YMCA will be a full-service community center and a key player in creating solutions that enhance wellness and educational opportunities as we recover from the pandemic and look to a better future. We are so grateful for generosity of the James Fisher Memorial Foundation, the City of Hardeeville, Jasper County and all our donors.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry has operated the Wardle Family YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave., in Port Royal, SC since 1996.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort-Jasper YMCA building facility in East Argent', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-jasper-ymca-building-facility-in-east-argent', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:42:57', '2021-11-23 14:42:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53667, 4, '2021-11-23 09:44:30', '2021-11-23 14:44:30', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort now has its own tidal gauge, one of a network of gauges installed throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry. The sensors are part of a project to provide real-time water level data, tide predictions, and flooding alerts to coastal communities. The gauge, powered by a solar panel, was installed last week at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The project is sponsored by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), and will help fill in the current gap between tidal stations operated by the National Oceanic &amp; Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Currently, the closest NOAA tidal stations to Beaufort are at Fort Pulaski, Ga., and Charleston. Other new sensors have been installed at Port Royal Sound Maritime Center and Edisto Beach, and Hilton Head Island is planning to install one as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Community demand for local water-level data has exceeded expectations.” says Dr. Nicole Elko, science director of ASBPA. “Managers have elected to install sensors on their marsh shorelines, where chronic and episodic flooding is most severe.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53599,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Solar-sensor.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Solar-sensor-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53599\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium helped facilitate a grant proposal to purchase the sensors, which normally cost $3,500 each. The city’s cost was $500.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City will be able to monitor the tidal levels through a dashboard developed by Hohonu, a startup that specializes in environmental water level monitoring.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Having this real-time ability to monitor tides is a big asset for the City of Beaufort,” City Manager Bill Prokop said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City installs tidal gauge at Waterfront Park', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-installs-tidal-gauge-at-waterfront-park', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:44:31', '2021-11-23 14:44:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53667', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53669, 4, '2021-11-23 09:52:17', '2021-11-23 14:52:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Socialism op-ed ‘either highly uninformed or intentionally deceptive’</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I enjoy the Island News and admire the work of you and your team. Your paper is informative and generally presents a fairly wide range of opinions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don\'t believe Jim Dickson\'s column \"You Don\'t Want Any Part of Socialism\" belongs in your paper – or in any paper widely read by the public – especially if there is not a connected space for disagreement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mr. Dickson may have lived and traveled to many different places, but the way he portrays social welfare as something that leads to socialism and communism is either highly uninformed or intentionally deceptive for political purposes. In fact, I believe he accurately describes socialism and communism correctly, but then he concludes that countries that have social welfare systems will become socialist, and then communist.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The countries in western Europe, as well as the UK, Japan, Canada, Australia, etc., have had strong social welfare systems for many decades and in some cases, most of their history. Citizens of these countries are very proud of their social programs, as well as their democratic freedom. There is no evidence that I am aware of that any of these countries are heading towards socialism or communism.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How can this be presented in your paper?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In my view, the column portrays Mr. Dickson as a stereo-typical, older, white, successful businessMAN, who is out of touch with the world that many people deal with in the U.S. today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The public debate about where we should or should not increase government-funded social programs is healthy. Making false statements that increasing social programs will lead to socialism or communism dangerously detracts from healthy debate.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– John Schueler</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Op-ed short on detail, rich in fear-mongering</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is my first visit to your lovely city. It was with interest that I read the Island News. The local press helps one to feel the pulse of an area.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While reading the News, I came across a curious column, “You don’t want any part of socialism” by Jim Dickson.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The column was short on detail but rich in fear-mongering, with quotes about socialism from Adolph Hitler, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez and Joseph Stalin. And, surely, no one would want to be governed by their principles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the piece seemed to imply that we are in danger from creeping socialism in the United States.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We already have two major programs in the U.S., that are basically socialistic; Social Security and Medicare. The government controls these services, which fits his definition of socialism. As a retired person, I have found these programs to be beneficial; so have others. Perhaps Mr. Dickson could pen an additional column and explain why I should be afraid of them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Rob Rudick,&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Colonial Beach, Va.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>Disappointed in Dickson’s op-ed</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kinda disappointed that Jim Dickson\'s opinion piece this week got a bold headline decrying \"socialism.\" I want equal attention, maybe: \"This is America, Can We Please All Take Care of One Another!?!\"</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am sure, in addition to his earned retirement, perhaps Jim is getting VA benefits; that is a vast social welfare benefit which he earned. This penchant to cast the term \"socialism\" as something evil does a disservice to us all.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even on St Helena, where Jim lives, there are plenty of folks living with the results of generations of social and financial inequities, about a couple thousand below the poverty level, a significant number of single parents, … would you choose not to help those in need?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, I guess \"fiscal conservative\" means he doesn\'t want to spend a dime to help someone else. Would Jim disagree that our model of government is \"… OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE.\" If that is \"socialism,\" I am all for it</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Tim Dodds,&nbsp;</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>retired educator on a teacher’s pension, thankful for Medicare benefits, living on Lady\'s Island</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-43', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:52:17', '2021-11-23 14:52:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53671, 4, '2021-11-23 09:54:03', '2021-11-23 14:54:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s Ellis Hamm, 81, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1957 in Biloxi, Miss. After Boot camp at Parris Island and infantry training, he was assigned to MCAS Iwakuni working in supply. His next tour was at Lejeune and included an extended Mediterranean cruise. Trained for air traffic control, he next served at MCAS New River, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, and MCAS Beaufort before being sent to Chu Lai, Vietnam. On return he again served in air traffic control at MCAS Cherry Point (twice), NAS Brunswick, MCAS Iwakuni, and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, before returning to MCAS Beaufort, where he retired in 1978 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Staying in Beaufort, he was a life insurance agent for 40 more years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53598,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ellis-Hamm-young.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ellis-Hamm-young-812x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53598\"/></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 – ELLIS HAMM', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'veteran-of-the-week-ellis-hamm', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:54:03', '2021-11-23 14:54:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53671', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53674, 4, '2021-11-23 09:56:42', '2021-11-23 14:56:42', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mark Pritchard took this photo of three dolphins swimming in tight formation in Jenkins Creek from Dataw Island. There are two dorsal fins side-by-side and one lagging behind, all of which are reflected on the calm surface. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'LOWCOUNTRY LIFE', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lowcountry-life-186', '', '', '2021-11-23 09:56:43', '2021-11-23 14:56:43', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53674', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53677, 4, '2021-11-23 09:59:48', '2021-11-23 14:59:48', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> <strong>Affordable housing still a dream for many</strong> <br><br>When it comes to giving thanks, many place safe housing at the top of their list. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But in Beaufort County, like communities around the world, with the influx of second- and third-home owners, there are those not so lucky to have that safe housing.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Statistics collected by federal and state agencies may vary, but last year’s federal “Point in Time” count listed only 100 individuals qualifying as “homeless” and another 765 facing “housing insecurity,” which means they might be sleeping in a friend’s extra bedroom for a while or be facing eviction before the next paycheck.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Housing” is an interesting issue in any community, especially when you consider the rate of housing growth right here in Beaufort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Case in point, the city planning staff is considering applications from three development firms with plans for apartment complex totaling some 878 – almost 1000 – new apartments, all located in the Burton area, around the Cross Creek shopping center and the recently approved Beaufort Station shopping center.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Representatives of the projects who spoke last week to the city’s Design Review Board, in response to a question, said no, these new apartments would not be considered “affordable housing” but we can certainly hope the market, with all these options, will at least make the rents manageable for the working folks.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That means, according to stats you look at for northern Beaufort County, somewhere between the $1,500 to $1,800 per month rent which is considered “median” for one-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And while the developers keep planning, community leaders will keep looking for solutions to providing “affordable housing” for folks we need to live here to work in our schools, fire departments and doctors’ offices.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And those without, will keep hoping for some solution. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Charles Street units still on hold </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BEAUFORT – Speaking of housing, no updates on 303 Associates’ plans to build a three-story structure on the corner of Charles and Port Republic Streets, a building </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>designed to provide 19 to 24 luxury apartments in the heart of downtown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The development company’s plans for Cannon Place, a new hotel on the corner of Port Republic and Scott streets and a parking garage in the same area, are all still held up in court by people who don’t think such massive structures belong downtown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Wonder if they plan on flipping this one?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BAY POINT – Word comes that there could be at least ONE new home on the pristine, isolated Bay Point Island, the subject of much controversy last year this time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thailand-based developers came forth with plans for a 50-villa “eco-resort” on the barrier island located in the mouth of St. Helena Sound. But when the county board of appeals refused to give them the variance they needed, well, they did what so many have done and they sued.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The case is under mediation, but in the meantime, the island owners have gotten a permit for a villa, a 4,200 square foot villa, and the state DHEC has issued a septic tank permit.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bet it’s not going to be “affordable housing.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For this, we can give thanks</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ST. HELENA ISLAND – With all the development taking place, it’s good to see the Beaufort County Open Land Trust at work, with funding by county taxpayers, to protect open spaces.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their latest acquisition, announced earlier this month, is 88 acres on St. Helena near Eddings Creek, part of the Charles Henry Farms. The land was on the market in 2019 with rumors this past summer than a residential development was in the works.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Open Land Trust, working with Beaufort County’s Rural and Critical Lands Conservation program and the S.C. 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(53679, 4, '2021-11-23 10:02:04', '2021-11-23 15:02:04', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Park Service (NPS) announced Wednesday, Nov. 17, the launch of a comprehensive study to aid in the long-term preservation Beaufort.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort National Historic Landmark (NHL) District Integrity and Condition Study — set to begin early December — will document the district’s current integrity and condition and examine projects and trends that may impact ongoing preservation efforts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A cornerstone of the NHL Program is monitoring the condition of NHLs to identify those that exhibit damage or face threats to the integrity of their resources. The data generated from the Beaufort NHL study will enable the NPS, stewards, policy makers, civic planners and the public to better understand the district and take appropriate action, where necessary.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the debate over a proposed hotel, parking garage and apartment in downtown Beaufort, the National Historic Landmark District has been mentioned repeatedly by some fearing certain developments could affect the district’s protected status with the Park Service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mayor Stephen Murray said he welcomed the study and thinks it will be good to hear from the experts on the best ways to protect what makes Beaufort special while balancing those concerns with development.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We can’t talk about this too much,” Murray said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Beaufort National Historic Landmark District is significant for its antebellum history and architecture, as well as its role in the Civil War and Reconstruction,” National Park Service regional acting chief for cultural resources, partnerships and science Cynthia Walton said in a release. “The NPS study will document the integrity of the district and highlight the districts accomplishments, challenges and opportunities for ongoing preservation. As stewards of the NHL, the local community is central to the process and we are pleased to partner with the City of Beaufort to ensure the project’s success as a guidepost for those involved in preserving Beaufort’s historic character and integrity.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The NPS has commissioned LG2 Environmental Solutions, Inc., to conduct the study, documenting, in narrative and graphic formats, major changes that occurred within and adjacent to the district since its designation in 1973. The effort – expected to run through 2022 – involves research, a field survey, photographic documentation, Geographic Information Systems analysis and public engagement. The initial round of public meetings is planned for January and a draft study is expected to be made available for review next summer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Designated by the Secretary of the Interior in 1973, the Beaufort NHL District reflects three centuries of history. Having architecture different than Savannah and Charleston, Beaufort has preserved a number of distinctive “low-country” houses from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Several buildings, foundations, and other character-defining elements of the district are built of tabby, an important regional building material.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For more information about the Beaufort NHL District Integrity and Condition Study, visit the planning website at <a href=\"https://parkplanning.nps.gov/beaufort.\">https://parkplanning.nps.gov/beaufort.</a></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Park Service to study Beaufort National Historic Landmark District', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'park-service-to-study-beaufort-national-historic-landmark-district', '', '', '2021-11-23 10:02:05', '2021-11-23 15:02:05', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53679', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53681, 4, '2021-11-23 10:05:41', '2021-11-23 15:05:41', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>By Mike McCombs&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At its regular meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 16, the Beaufort County Board of Education gave Beaufort County School District Superintendent Frank Rodriguez a 10 percent raise and a four-year contract extension.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rodriguez’s pay will increase from just more than $210,000 to just more than $231,000. Originally set to expire June 30, 2023, his contract will now run through 2027.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Immediately after the board came out of executive session to open the public portion of the meeting, board member David Striebinger moved that the board amend the employment agreement with Rodriguez, making four changes – increasing the length of the contract by four years, increasing the salary by 10 percent, increasing the annual annuity contribution by 5 percent and increasing Rodriguez’s travel budget to $1,200 – as well as allowing the chairperson to execute an amendment to the agreement to reflect these changes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The motion passed 10-1, with board member William Smith the lone opposition.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“At this time, I can not support this,” Smith said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The extension and raise come just a few weeks after the board’s review of Rodriguez, in which he earned a total composite score of 3.72, which falls in the “highly effective overall” range. His composite score increased from 3.31 last year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>(See The Island News’ coverage at <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3nGDZZ\">https://bit.ly/3nGDZZ</a>i.)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The Board of Education congratulates Dr. Frank Rodriguez on his highly effective performance rating leading the Beaufort County School District in the 2020-2021 school year despite the unprecedented challenge of having to accommodate for the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in nearly every aspect of running the District,” Board Chair Dr. Christina Gwozdz wrote in her summary of the Board’s evaluation. “Instruction to students was delivered simultaneously in multiple modalities – virtual, in-person and hybrid learning environments – which had never been previously necessary. Hard work, effective leadership, flexibility and innovation by our Superintendent guided the District through this enormous challenge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“In addition, Dr. Rodriguez is successfully overseeing the construction projects of the $344 million referendum passed in 2019. The Board sincerely thanks Dr. Rodriguez for his many efforts and for his dedication and commitment to the District.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'School board gives Rodriguez extension, raise ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'school-board-gives-rodriguez-extension-raise', '', '', '2021-11-23 10:05:42', '2021-11-23 15:05:42', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53681', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53684, 4, '2021-11-23 10:09:21', '2021-11-23 15:09:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Thursday, Nov. 18, members of the public came out to pay their respects as the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office interred the cremated remains of 34 people whose relatives were unable to be found. Four of the deceased were interred with full military honors at the Beaufort National Cemetery, as shown in these photos, while the other 30 were entombed at the mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaufort. Photos by Susan DeLoach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53612,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211118Unclaimed_Veterans_NationalCemetery3452-copy.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211118Unclaimed_Veterans_NationalCemetery3452-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53612\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53600,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211118Unclaimed_Veterans_NationalCemetery3574.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211118Unclaimed_Veterans_NationalCemetery3574-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53600\"/></a></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'PAYING THEIR RESPECTS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'paying-their-respects', '', '', '2021-11-23 10:09:21', '2021-11-23 15:09:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53684', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53757, 4, '2021-12-01 10:54:19', '2021-12-01 15:54:19', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Beaufort looks to end 76-year drought, avenge 2007 championship loss, beat former coach in 4A title game&nbsp;</strong><br><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: The Beaufort High School Eagles take to the field Friday night, Nov. 26, to face the West Florence Knights for the 4A Lower State Championship. The Eagles came away with a solid 42-10 win and will play for the 4A State Championship game Thursday at Benedict College in Columbia. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Justin Jarrett&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><br>For all the rich football history and success that Beaufort High School can boast, a state title has eluded the program since 1945, when Harry Deloach ran wild in the Eagles’ 26-0 rout of Clover to cap a perfect season with the Class B crown.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles get a chance to change that Thursday night, wen they face South Pointe and former head coach DeVonte Holloman for the Class 4A title at 7 p.m. at Benedict College in Columbia.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As those who have worn the&nbsp;green and white before can attest, these opportunities don’t come along often. There were a couple of quarterfinal appearances under Mike Rentz in the 1980s, and another under Glen Hall, then two more under Richard Brady in the 1990s before the Eagles hit a rough patch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort didn’t get back to the state championship game until 2007, when Mark Clifford led the Eagles on a six-game win streak following a loss to John McKissick’s powerhouse Summerville squad to reach the championship game and a rematch with Clover that was 62 years in the making.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As everyone in Beaufort recalls all too well, it did not end in triumph. The Eagles couldn’t hang onto the ball, and the Blue Eagles were able to grind out a 23-14 win to end their own drought and continue another.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Clifford has since won a SCISA 8-man title at Beaufort Academy, but Beaufort High is still seeking its title. No one will want it more Thursday than Logan Powell, the tight end on the runner-up 2007 team who now serves as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“When I first came back to Beaufort High I would always say that I wanted to help bring a championship to Beaufort, and some of that was probably rooted in overcoming that loss in 2007,” Powell said. “I would say since then, I’m at a place where I’m not as much motivated to just win a championship, but helping building this program where we do everything the right way, and championships can be a result of that.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the championship that eluded him in 2007 sure would be nice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Powell sees similarities between this team and the one he helped lead to the state’s biggest stage as a senior — the dominant defense, powerful ground game, and whip-smart quarterback who gets the ball to the right place — but he jokes that tight end Michael Dennison is a major upgrade over himself.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53717,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_6121.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_6121-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53717\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort head coach Mark Clifford talks to hit team following the Eagles’ 23-14 loss to South Pointe in the 2007 4A State Championship game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. 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Go finish this thing that I couldn’t.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles have proven adept at closing out games, especially in recent weeks. They beat a powerhouse Benedictine squad on Sept. 3 that hasn’t lost since and will play in the Georgia Class 4A semifinals this weekend. And they held off top-ranked Myrtle Beach for a hard-fought 20-19 road win in the Lower State semifinals. Even when they’ve fallen behind early, including in last week’s 42-10 rout of West Florence, they haven’t panicked.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Powell doesn’t think the moment will be too big for this bunch of Eagles, but he has tried to prepare them for the potential pitfalls.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I talked with some of the players about navigating the build up to the game, that’s the hard part,” Powell said. “Not allowing all of the spectacle of playing in a state championship to get in the way of just playing the game. Luckily, a lot of the guys on this team have been in big-time environments, so the environment shouldn’t be shocking to any of them. The one thing I did tell them to expect about the game is how fast it will go by.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not to mention how quickly the years can slip by without another chance to end the drought if they don’t take advantage of the opportunity before them.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Overall, I told them to enjoy it,” Powell said. “They are now a part of a very small fraternity of Eagles who can say they played for a state title, and if we can play well and have a few things go our way, they can claim the title of the group to win it.”<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>TICKETS&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/ events/471692 through midnight Wednesday. Afterward, they can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/events/471697?schoolId=SC164. 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(53760, 4, '2021-12-01 11:02:32', '2021-12-01 16:02:32', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Above: Beaufort High School running back Amariee Morris (21), shown here against West Ashley earlier this fall, has been the spark for the Eagles’ offense all season. Phot</em>o <em>by Bob Sofaly. </em><br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr </strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After slaying Myrtle Beach up in the Grand Strand and crushing West Florence in front of a packed home stadium, the Beaufort High Eagles have earned their way to Benedict College for Thursday’s Class 4A title bout.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You couldn’t have asked for a more compelling storyline, as South Pointe’s DeVonte Hollman faces off against his former team and Bryce Lybrand, whom he brought to Beaufort as an assistant four years ago.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the two familiar faces prepare for the showdown in Columbia, let’s take a look at some key players on both sides in the 2021 Lowco football season’s grand finale. <br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Amariee Morris, RB, Beaufort</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When his number was called on Friday night, the Eagles’ talented back rose to the occasion every time, punching in four touchdowns to lead a dominant offensive showing. Morris has been the catalyst all season long to spark Beaufort’s dynamic offense, using his tremendous vision, power, and acceleration to hit the holes and burst downfield for big gains. But Friday may have been his best game yet.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With an enormous credit to his offensive line, Morris gashed an outstanding Knights defense, displaying his elite agility and strength to break tackles before showing off his speed on a back-breaking 27-yard touchdown run. If Morris can find success early on Thursday, it will force the Stallions to defend the run, which can open up the ability for Tyler Haley to do some damage downfield with Zyrin Odom, Kacy Fields, Michael Dennison, and McLeod Reichel.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>James Dennison, LB, Beaufort</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s hard to choose just one player from a high-flying Beaufort defense, but Dennison has stood out as a major factor over these past few weeks to help his Eagles reach the state title game. The senior linebacker did a bit of everything for Lybrand’s spectacular unit on Friday, wrapping up tackles to help stop talented runner Terry Mckithen while impressing in pass coverage in key spots during the contest.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He continues to give that extra effort on every snap, and provided a massive spark when his team needed it the most. After West Florence recovered a surprise onside kick in the first half, Dennison got the ball back for the Eagles on the very next play, tipping a Deuce Hudson pass before John Asher Howell picked it off.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He’s been a phenomenal leader of his defensive group, and should bring his high motor, physical play, and dedication to Columbia on Thursday as he looks to cap off his Beaufort football career with a state championship.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53739,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC_8345.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC_8345-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53739\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort linebacker James Dennison (9), shown here earlier this season against Bluffton, has been a leader in bothh stopping the run game, as well as helping in pass coverage. 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The senior back has been a monster of a challenge for opponents to bring down this season, and it will take a terrific effort from Eamon Smalls, Alvin Wilson, and a hungry Beaufort defense to wrap up a dynamic ball-carrier with proven big-play abilities.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Quan Peterson, CB, South Pointe</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you followed hoops season this winter with us on LowcoSports.com, this name may sound familiar. It was Peterson who led the Stallions to their stunning comeback over Hilton Head High in the 4A basketball state championship game this past March. Using his quick hands to swipe the ball away, Peterson rattled off five points in the final two minutes to snatch the lead before calmly sinking a pair of free throws to complete the rally.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His championship mentality has carried over to the football field where he’s led a talented Stallion defense. After committing to play football at Syracuse this past summer, Peterson put his terrific quickness and athleticism to action on the field, using his 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame to rack up tackles and shut down traffic through the air. He picked off a pass to seal the Stallions’ victory this past Friday, and he will be one to watch both on defense and potentially as a kick returner on special teams.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s been an incredible football season in the Lowco, and we’re still not done yet. 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(53922, 4, '2021-12-08 12:57:46', '2021-12-08 17:57:46', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Liam Brooks turns to Marine Corps for opportunity for better future</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>By Cpl. 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They\'ve worked their entire lives really hard to get where they are now.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brooks said his family struggled with homelessness and other hardships while growing up in Kentucky.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I would always notice my parents coming home from work just beaten and exhausted,” Brooks said. “I\'d see my mother cry and my father not eat for a day, and then go back into another harsh day just so we could survive.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When Brooks was 8, his family lost their house, and they were homeless for a year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We would go from sleeping in a car for a week to spending three days at a Super 8, or any cheap motel that they could get,” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After a year of struggling to make ends meet, the Brooks family was able to buy a house in Mayfield, Ky.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We got a small house but there were only two bedrooms (for me and my four siblings), so for most of the time it was a very cramped space,” Brooks said. “My sisters got one bedroom, and my parents had the other. My brothers and I would sleep in the living room.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brooks and his family did what they could to put food on the table and make money to pay the bills. As soon as he turned 12, Brooks began working to help support the family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I did whatever I could, and neighbors would pay me something down the road,” Brooks said. “A family would want their yard raked. I’d do that with my brothers and I would also bring home food from school so we could eat.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2016, an Enhanced Fujita 3 tornado with winds up to 140 mph struck Mayfield. The tornado injured many people and destroyed homes and businesses, including the Brooks’ home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“(The tornado) flipped our house; we lost everything all over again – things that couldn’t be replaced were shattered and destroyed,” Brooks said. “It really hurt, after being homeless for a year then finally getting a house and then going day by day; skipping meals, working hard and then there’s always that hope the next day or a week later it will be better. Then for it to all be taken away, it destroys any optimism you have.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brooks didn’t want his life to continue this way, so he planned on finding a solution to a better life; after graduating high school he made the decision to join the Marine Corps.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I first found out about the Marine Corps through my grandpa\'s past, then my older brother would talk about it, though he never followed through with it,” Brooks said. “I never thought of myself joining until one day I looked around and realized if I didn\'t do something to better myself I\'m going to be like the people in the situation around me and continue the cycle.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the memories of his past and circumstances Brooks pushed on to join the Marine Corps for a better life for himself and to help those around him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I always keep it in my mind to keep pushing because it’s not for me, it’s for those you care about,” Brooks said.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even while in boot camp Brooks thought more of the people he was doing this for than himself. Despite the obstacles Brooks graduated recruit training and became a United States Marine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I thought very little of myself when I came to boot camp,” Brooks said. “I didn\'t care how much it hurt or how much stress I was under making it on time, pushing up through shortness of breath … I didn\'t care, I just thought, ‘I can make it better for those that I left behind.’ So, when I go back home (to Kentucky), I can give my family something back for everything that they\'ve given me.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Overcoming the cycle', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'overcoming-the-cycle', '', '', '2021-12-08 12:57:47', '2021-12-08 17:57:47', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53922', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53764, 4, '2021-12-01 16:00:00', '2021-12-01 21:00:00', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>M</strong><strong>aura </strong>A<strong>nn </strong><strong>C</strong><strong>onnelly</strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maura Ann Connelly, beloved mother, sister, partner, and friend passed away peacefully at home on November 26th, 2021 at the age of 63.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Born on Dec. 17, 1957 in Pensacola, Fla., Maura graduated from Duxbury High School and Skidmore College. She went on to pursue graduate-level coursework for a Master of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design. Her passion for nature and the Lowcountry led her to complete a Master Naturalist Certification.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>She was instrumental in the planning and execution of numerous fundraising events for Historic Beaufort Foundation and the Pat Conroy Literary Center, among others. She also helped develop the Camp Conroy Build-A-Book summer camp for children, as well as created scholarships for the children in need.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maura was known for her generous laugh and warmth, her grace under pressure, and her passion and curiosity for life. She could be found reading a book, collecting shark teeth at Hunting Island State Park, identifying birds, walking around town with friends, and talking with friends and strangers alike with spirit, compassion, and insight. She captured her many adventures with her experienced photographer’s eye, and her photographic work is on display throughout Beaufort County.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maura is survived by her daughters Maren Rhodin (Wil) and Connelly Rhodin, her son Thor Rhodin (Kat), her loving partner Bradford Fleming, her sister Tricia Neuhaus (Charlie), her brothers Drew Connelly (Nancy), Kevin Connelly (Gayle), and Chris Connelly. Maura will also be remembered with love by her nieces and nephews, Peter, Hope, and Oliver Connelly; Emma and Carly Gamson and Charlie Neuhaus; Claire and Will Connelly, and Sean, Lily, and Ryan Connelly. She will be fondly remembered and loved by the friends that thought of her as family and treated her as such. In all of her days, especially during the last, the Beaufort community came together to rally around her family. The love and support will always be remembered as a true blessing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Beaufort County Open Land Trust or Friends of Caroline Hospice. A service will be planned for later this winter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'OBITUARY', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'obituary-12', '', '', '2021-12-01 17:03:24', '2021-12-01 22:03:24', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53764', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53769, 4, '2021-12-01 14:34:25', '2021-12-01 19:34:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Wednesday, and Susan and I are with Lolita Huckaby at Marker 244 — a bistro at the foot of the bridge in Port Royal. We’re sitting at the bar enjoying a “big pour” of Chardonnay, trading rumors and talking politics. Lolita is a journalist and long time resident of Beaufort. She has covered, transcribed and edited the news in Beaufort County for almost 40 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lolita was born in Rowland, N.C. —population 1,075 — within sight of the large, illuminated sombrero that marks the location of South of the Border. Her father was a farmer and she grew up surrounded by tobacco, curing barns and auction houses where the local Bright Leaf variety was graded and auctioned to the buyers down from Raleigh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On particularly cold and clear nights she, I like to think, would climb to the top of the sombrero looking out at the distant lights (Dillon, S.C.) wondering if those lights promised a bright future.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lolita started her career (along with Magistrate Richard Brooks) at the Savannah Morning News. Then she went to the Beaufort Gazette where she covered the School Board, County Council, Beaufort City Council and any other board that was making decisions. I got to know Lolita when I served on the Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In those long gone days, the Authority was expanding and Lolita’s coverage was as important as the pipes and lift stations that were being built as quickly as developers could re-purpose the pine forests that then characterized Beaufort County. In fact, our Board Chairman would sometimes delay the start of the meeting if Lolita was running late.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lolita’s writing was detailed or, as some would now say, granular. She would listen to the debate, record the votes and then ask meaningful follow-up questions. She could do this because she knew the members, the history of the County and was able to get information that had not been forthcoming during the general public discussion. She did this almost every night and kept Beaufort informed on a level that is impossible to understand today.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Everyone who is sentient knows that the small town newspaper is an endangered species and likely to go extinct. When these papers lost their advertisers to Craig’s List, the first casualties were the reporting staff and, by extension, the newsroom. The Los Angeles Times says the number of reporters has dropped by 60 percent (since 2000) largely because the internet demolished the traditional sources of revenue.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In an effort to survive, many of these papers turned to Wall Street investors in general and hedge funds in particular. These financial people make no apologies about “maximizing profits” and “reducing inefficiencies” which usually lead to the use of wire service stories, long form essays and abandoning coverage of local government.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These hollowed-out newspapers know the value of a car crash, (local) sports reporting and, or course, understand that printed obituaries are important. But for the most part school boards, town councils, development commissions and water authorities now legislate in relative obscurity. It is estimated that half of the daily newspapers across the country are owned by hedge funds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When a local newspaper dies, the oversight of elected officials dies with them. In many small cities newspapers are the first to discover corruption or reveal fiscal incompetence. Without young, curious reporters and their youthful idealism, conspiracy theories take root and eventually people look to rumors and hearsay for information. It is argued that when local newsrooms are gutted there is lower voter turnout, increased polarization and general erosion in civic participation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lolita now writes a column — called Lowcountry Lowdown — which is a weekly recap of what is happening on County Council, Design Review Board and other local governments. Lolita tells us that 878 apartment units are slated for an area near the Cross Creek Shopping Center.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lolita says that none of these proposed apartments will be deemed affordable housing notwithstanding the fact that there are at least 100 homeless people in Beaufort and 765 people in the “housing insecure” category. Lolita then brings us current on the proposed Bay Point “eco-resort” and the fact that a single, 4,200 square foot villa has been permitted. She tells us that the Open Land Trust has acquired 88 acres on St. Helena Island and will hold a conservation easement on that acreage.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the kind of fundamental reporting that keeps the community current, informed and engaged. This is the gift that Lolita Huckaby continues to give Beaufort County.</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 -->', 'The gift that keeps giving to Beaufort County', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-gift-that-keeps-giving-to-beaufort-county', '', '', '2021-12-01 14:34:26', '2021-12-01 19:34:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53769', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53772, 4, '2021-12-01 14:37:10', '2021-12-01 19:37:10', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A friend recently mentioned the influential poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, an occasion that gave me the opportunity to revisit some of his works. The Chicago-native is considered a forefather of rap and the spoken word movement.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The best known of his efforts is likely “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” a call to Black Americans to ignore the distractions of consumerism and mass media in exchange for the pursuit of liberation, of both body and mind. This Black revolution, Scott-Heron writes, will not be seen because the media will censor it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But there’s a different revolution happening already, live and in living color, and overt censorship is not the reason we are left ignorant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead we can blame blind devotion to outdated notions of what “fair and balanced” means and a general intellectual laziness among national media. The journalists we rely on to help us understand our world are being left choking in the dust of a state-of-the-art machine that manufactures lies and misinformation at the speed of thought and spins the truth until it gets lost in a fabric of cynicism.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jonathan Karl’s new book, Betrayal: The Final Acts of the Trump Show, is yet another political insider exposé of the former president’s attempts to subvert the 2020 general election. The ABC News Washington correspondent’s work joins the likes of the Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and trilogy (so far) of Trump titles, Fear, Rage and Peril, and other books from reporters for other major news outlets.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They all try to catch the public up on what was really going on inside the Trump White House and why the American public should fear how close we came to democracy being subverted beyond repair. But a New York Times review of Karl’s book captures a sentiment with which I’ve grown familiar.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jennifer Szalai writes of Karl, “The author’s expressions of surprise are so frequent and over-the-top that they are perhaps the most surprising parts of this book.” How could a veteran of Beltway politics, she writes, be so often caught unable to assess and report contemporaneously on the manic improprieties he regularly saw?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s a thought I’ve had watching a steady stream of D.C.-based reporters on news talk shows give interviews about books they promote with an earnestness that is off-putting and not a little insulting. I keep asking myself why no one challenges them for sitting on important news while they worked behind-the-scenes to produce manuscripts as part of lucrative book deals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Karl addressed this in an interview with Deadline.com, saying, “I’m going to report what I can under the deadline pressure. But I know that there are unanswered questions, and I write those down with the idea that I want to go back and pursue and find out what was really happening.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After 20 years of daily newsroom pressures, I understand that, but what is the point of being in these jobs, in having that access, if you don’t develop better understanding, a more finely tuned radar for what’s chicken salad and what isn’t?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Any reporter who has been on a beat for a while learns how to get the official version of the story and the unofficial version of the story (sometimes known as “the truth”) and then meld them into something that is fair to their sources, but more importantly, useful to their readers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What we too often find now are media outlets playing a long game that doers of misdeeds exploit to run out the clock on accountability. Democracy will hang in there, these journalists gamble, hopefully until they land their next big contract.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The revolution is under way, one where a major news network regularly broadcasts calls for violence to address fears inflamed by its own on-air talent and guests.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A revolution where elected officials openly undermine their own government with words and deeds performed on the floors of the halls of Congress and in statehouses across the nation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A revolution where members of law enforcement openly pick and choose the laws they will or will not enforce.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A revolution where plotters discuss armed insurgency on social media and defend themselves against moderation because they “got rahts, by God.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The revolution is being televised, tweeted, streamed, texted, you name it, and instead of helping stop it, the supposed gatekeepers are too busy tallying the number of views and clicks their watered-down dispatches still attract.</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 revolution is being televised, after all', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'the-revolution-is-being-televised-after-all', '', '', '2021-12-01 14:37:12', '2021-12-01 19:37:12', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53772', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53774, 4, '2021-12-01 14:38:39', '2021-12-01 19:38:39', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Richard Eckstrom</strong><br><br>Each fall, my office releases the state’s financial report for the prior fiscal year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, commonly called a CAFR, is a detailed, 300-plus page “report card” on the state’s fiscal condition. Prepared the same way businesses put together summaries for shareholders, it includes information on assets, liabilities, long-term debt, revenues, expenditures and cash flows. All states and most towns, cities, counties, school districts and colleges and universities produce such yearly reports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Investors and credit rating agencies rely on them to evaluate the state’s ability to repay bondholders. They’re also used by state leaders to plan budgets, and by citizen-watchdogs to keep tabs on government.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Of course, they’re only useful if they’re issued promptly after the close of the fiscal year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Much can change in the months between the end of a fiscal year and a report’s release. The sooner it’s published, the more useful and relevant its contents are to those who rely on it. The Government Finance Officers Association, which helps develop government accounting practices, considers reports released within six months to be “on time.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But a whole lot of governments miss that deadline, often by several months. A majority of states – 29 – were late producing last year’s reports.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s a shame, because timely financial reporting is critical to good government. It promotes transparency and accountability. It allows government budget officials – who need reliable numbers from the financial report to put together the next year\'s budget – adequate flexibility and planning time. It makes it easier to detect mismanagement and head off potential problems. If fiscal trouble is ahead, an early heads-up is certainly beneficial.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Getting reports out promptly is a service to investors, who are among the most eager to get a hold of them each year. It gives them more time to analyze the information and make informed decisions. Tardy financials could give would-be investors pause.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And timeliness is a factor that ratings agencies consider when setting government credit ratings – which is to say, it potentially impacts how much we pay to borrow for things like roads and schools.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My staff and I have worked hard in recent years to continually reduce the time it takes to produce the state’s financial report – part of our broader effort to increase fiscal transparency in state government. And I’m proud to note that South Carolina’s report has become one of the best in the country by that measure. In both 2018 and 2019, we ranked second nationally in timeliness – behind only New York, which is one of a handful of states with laws requiring the reports to be completed early.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2020, South Carolina recorded the nation’s best publication time – a feather in our state’s cap and a gratifying payoff for a lot of hard work and long hours. The 136 days it took to produce the state’s report was nearly 11 weeks better than the national average.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A few weeks ago, on Nov. 12, I released the state’s report for fiscal year 2021. It took 135 days – one day faster than last year. Alas, our time in the top spot was short-lived; despite our improved time, South Carolina is once again second-best – behind only New York. Those comparisons aside, however, our success bodes well for the state’s overall fiscal health. And it sets the right example for our state’s municipalities, counties, school districts and other public bodies, who also should strive to publish their financials as early as possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>South Carolina’s annual financial report for 2021 can be viewed at cg.sc.gov. Click “financial reports” on the horizontal menu near the top of the homepage. Then click “Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Richard Eckstrom is a CPA and the state Comptroller. He’s president of the National Association of State Auditors, Com</em>ptrollers, and Treasurers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'SC a national leader on timely financial reporting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'sc-a-national-leader-on-timely-financial-reporting', '', '', '2021-12-01 14:38:40', '2021-12-01 19:38:40', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53774', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53776, 4, '2021-12-01 14:47:49', '2021-12-01 19:47:49', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Jim Dickson</strong><br><br>Compromise, com - pro – mise / kampre, miz / noun or verb. “An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s been said that “politics is the art of the compromise.” If that is true, it has become almost a lost art in American politics. For some reason our elected officials think that compromise has become the “third rail” of politics, and the last thing their constitutes want them to do is wimp out and compromise with the other party.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Otto von Bismarck said that “politics is the art of the possible, the attainable – the art of the next best.” The “Iron Chancellor” sure was no wimp. For those who slept through history class, in 1871 Bismarck was the force behind uniting 39 separate German countries into one, the Germany that we know today. He was considered to be one of the greatest statesmen of his day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am pretty sure that none of these guys were wimps either. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, George Washington, and all the founding fathers understood the art of compromise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was one of the greatest compromises in history, without it we would not have had our Constitution or the formation of our Republic. We would have had different states going their own way, and that would have been a recipe for eventual failure. Instead we have the Constitution and a nation that has become the envy of the world.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don’t know about you, but most of the people that I talk to don’t want a “my way or the highway” type of government. Most seem to want government to work for all of us whether we indentify as liberal or conservative. I think that most of us are a little of both.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Granted, there are small fringe groups on the right or left that are zealots who will never be satisfied unless their demands are met, Compromise is not in their vocabulary. They will always be with us, and they will never be happy, even when they get their way, they will always want more.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They are a fact of life, but we should not let them control the debate. We need to move past the zealots and do what is best for the majority, and that is going to involve compromise.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of our greatest presidents – Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Ronald Reagan to name a few, achieved greatness because they found a way to work with the opposition to get their programs passed. At one time the U.S. Senate was known as the “greatest deliberative body in the world,” because of its ability to debate great issues and come up with a compromise that was best for the country.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, the U.S. Senate is mostly frozen in conflict, and dead in the water. The U.S. House has had some highly accomplished leaders and members of both parties who were masters of the possible. Today they barely speak to each other. Why is that? What happened to change things for the worse? Could it be they think that is what we want, so they give us what they think we want?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is probably good reason for elected officials to think that way. If a Congressman or a Senator steps out of line or does not toe the party line, they are ostracized by their colleagues, the media and many of the voters. If someone dares to agree and vote for a good idea from the other party, he or she is pilloried by talking heads on the 24-hour-news networks that are in the tank for one or the other of the political parties. We all tune in and we shake our heads in agreement or we shout expletives at the TV if we disagree. We ask how he or she could be such a traitor to the cause of everything that is good and just.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I don’t believe that is who we are; I think that we are much better than that. We have been conditioned over the past several years to think and act this way. It’s past time that we began think for ourselves, to take back the future of our country and let the politicians know that it’s OK to listen, to debate, and to reach compromise with the other party. Let them know that is what we want, and doing so is the best way to earn our trust and support.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Let elected officials know that we believe in representative government, that they are sent to Washington or Columbia to represent what we the people want, not necessarily what is best for them politically. We want them to vote and act in our best interests and we will reward them with re-election if they do, and if they don’t, we will find someone else who will.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If we want government to work again, it is going to require that the people who care pay attention to events and issues to form their own opinions not the opinions of the 24-hour-news networks or newspapers, which have forgotten that opinion belongs on the editorial pages and not the front page headlines.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Take the time and trouble to look at both sides of issues, and then let your elected officials know your thoughts, they do care, and it will work. Above all give them permission to compromise and find mutual agreement with the other party. When you do, government will begin to work again. Write letters make phone calls; participate in democracy. Stop standing on the sidelines and complaining.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I’m pretty sure it will still work; at least it has for more than 200 years. Why give up a good thing now?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Born, 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 -->', 'Give our politicians permission to make government work again', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'give-our-politicians-permission-to-make-government-work-again', '', '', '2021-12-01 14:47:50', '2021-12-01 19:47:50', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53776', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53778, 4, '2021-12-01 14:53:47', '2021-12-01 19:53:47', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There should be a bittersweet symphony trumpeting from the heavens on the morning of December 1, a cadence of sorts motivating the tired, weary, and those facing social calendars that will unavoidably lead to small talk fatigue syndrome.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yet there isn\'t. The beginning of the attend-, do-, match-, give-, and sometimes drink-it-all season sneaks in like a thief in the night. Awakening to the sounds of obligation, the aroma of Fraser Fir, and sights of all things coated in glitter signals the beginning of the month best left to the experts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Every single day we find ourselves apologizing for arriving late, possibly at the wrong address, in inappropriate attire, proclaiming the incorrect greeting while feigning a holly jolly grin. Tis the season of poetic apology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parents wander from Christmas plays to board meetings, while promptly and wittily responding to the party planning group text. Screams of disbelief from alert mini-adults disturb fitful slumber at realizing the Elf hasn\'t left the shelf in four days. Time can be as tangled as the Christmas lights we have yet to hang and as rare as a Silent Night.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is by the grace of persistent digital reminders that we remember the family photos. Christmas would be no more if we failed to master the essential steps to a new profile picture. Many nights we sacrifice sleep in search of coordinating sweaters and an open field with perfectly placed foliage. After all, we must wrangle an entire family with differing schedules and hostility towards plaid, or our friends on social media will riot with heartfelt concern.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What would we send to our Aunt we never speak to if not for our picturesque Christmas card? How can we spread Joy to the World without filtered exuberance beaming from family members impersonating wrapping paper?</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When we are ready to throw in the garland and claim defeat, a Christmas miracle brings moments of joy, calm, and an Amazon package arriving only three days late. We look around us at all the hidden blessings in the chaos that is Christmas. Our pets have abruptly found their youth as they enthusiastically rearrange our tree; we meet our neighbors while apologizing for giant inflatables crossing boundaries and finally discovering the presents we hid three years ago.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meanwhile, Googling the lyrics to 12 Days of Christmas, researching how many eggs the geese laid sends us down a rabbit hole of conspiracy over milking handmaids and informs us that cabbage can clean silver bells, fa la la la la.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It all fuses into one day; we sit among the wreckage of wrapping paper, gazing at those we love, acknowledging even the most stressful day was worth it. The night bears peace when all that is left is the twinkle from the tree, allowing us to appreciate the reason for the season. Moments of kindness, joy, and laughter outweigh the demands of chasing an impossible ideal, as the stress seems to fade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To survive, let\'s be kind to one another, hold the door for strangers, lend a parent grace over forgotten cookies, and share smiles instead of judgment. The pressure to be everything while doing everything and being everywhere dressed flawlessly is as unrealistic as expecting children\'s gifts to come with batteries.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I wish you all more carols than crazy, more fun than frustration, and praise for the partridge in a pear tree. Merry Christmas, Beaufort, may your days be merry and bright.</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 -->', 'May Beaufort’s days be merry and bright', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'may-beauforts-days-be-merry-and-bright', '', '', '2021-12-01 14:53:49', '2021-12-01 19:53:49', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53778', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53780, 4, '2021-12-01 14:55:24', '2021-12-01 19:55:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A recent and important message from the Veterans Benefits Administration (Veteransbenefits@messages.va.gov) dated 18 November 2021, at 10:33 a.m., with a subject of “New Presumptive. Are you eligible?” reminded many veterans that the VA has begun processing service-connected disability claims for six new presumptive conditions related to environmental exposures during military service. The VA also requested that veterans help in making more veterans aware of these newly added presumptive conditions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because The Island News is dedicated to supporting our military members, veterans, and their families, we wrote this article to help veterans understand what presumptive conditions are and to provide information on how to file a claim for VA disability benefits, including disability compensation and medical care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In May 2021, the VA started implementing provisions of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for the 2021 fiscal year, adding bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinsonism to the list of medical conditions presumptively associated with exposure to Agent Orange. A few months later, the VA added asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis (to include rhinosinusitis) on a presumptive basis based on particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Any veteran who was previously denied service-connection for any of these six conditions but had symptoms manifest within 10 years of military service need to file a supplemental claim. Be sure to use VA Form 20-0995, the Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim Form, found at https://bit.ly/318sZLt when filing. The claim form should include the name of the condition and the condition being claimed due to in-service exposure to environmental hazards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. If one of these conditions is diagnosed in a veteran in one of these groups, the VA presumes that the circumstances of service caused the condition, and disability compensation can be awarded.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following diseases and conditions are considered to be part of this VA’s presumptive program:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Camp Lejeune </strong>– Veterans may be eligible for VA health and compensation benefits if they served on active duty or resided at Camp Lejeune for 30 days or more between Aug 1, 1953 and Dec 31, 1987. Qualifying health conditions for VA Medical Care include kidney cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, female infertility, hepatic steatosis, leukemia, miscarriage, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, neurobehavioral effects, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, renal toxicity, and scleroderma.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A Camp Lejeune veteran does not need to have one of the 15 health conditions to be eligible to receive VA health care, nor do they need a service-connected disability to be eligible as a Camp Lejeune veteran for VA health care. The area included in this presumption is all of Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, including satellite camps and housing areas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At any time after separation from service a veteran may be eligible for compensation for that presumptive disability. To be eligible, the Veteran must have served a minimum of 90 consecutive days of active service.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Vietnam </strong>– A veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, is presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides used there. The following conditions are considered presumptive service-connected for exposed veterans: prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease (including but not limited to, coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease), AL amyloidosis, B-cell leukemia, bladder cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, Type II diabetes, Hodgkin’s disease, hypothyroidism, Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease, Parkinsonism, and soft-tissue sarcoma (not including osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma or mesothelioma).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following conditions, if they become greater than 10 percent debilitating within a year of exposure to an herbicide agent: Acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, chloracne, or other similar acneiform disease and Porphyria cutanea tarda. Read more about Agent Orange Presumptive Conditions at https://bit.ly/3rdaWyC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Radiation Exposed Veterans </strong>– For veterans who participated in radiation risk activities while on active duty, the following conditions are presumed to be service connected: All forms of leukemia, except chronic lymphocytic leukemia; Primary liver cancer, except if there are indications of cirrhosis or hepatitis B; cancer of the thyroid, breast, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, bile ducts, gall bladder, salivary gland, urinary tract, brain, bone, lung, colon or ovary; bronchioloalveolar carcinoma; multiple myeloma; and Lymphomas, other than Hodgkin’s disease. Read more about radiation exposures at https://bit.ly/3lgtvhs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veterans exposed to ionizing radiation are eligible as presumptive, if the Veteran participated in atmospheric nuclear testing, occupied or were prisoners of war in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, served before Feb. 1, 1992, at a diffusion plant in Paducah, Ky.; Portsmouth, Ohio; or Oak Ridge, Tenn., or served before Jan. 1, 1974, at Amchitka Island.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gulf War Veterans (Whose symptoms appeared during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations or by Dec. 31, 2021) </strong>– The VA presumes that Gulf War Veterans with unexplained symptoms are related to Gulf War service, if a Veteran has experienced them for six months or more. The presumptive illness(es) must have first appeared during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations or by Dec. 31, 2021, and be at least 10 percent disabling.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are a Gulf War Veteran who may experience a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorders, and memory problems, the VA presumes that some health conditions were caused by military service. Specific presumed conditions include: medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses such as: chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness that warrants a presumption of service connection, as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Updated September 2021. Read more about Gulf War Veteran Presumptive diseases at https://bit.ly/3pdddHz.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prisoners Of War (Imprisoned for any length of time) </strong>– For former POWs who were imprisoned for any length of time, the following disabilities are presumed to be service connected if they become at least 10 percent disabling any time after military service: psychosis, anxiety, dysthymic disorder, organic residuals of frostbite, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, atherosclerotic heart disease or hypertensive vascular disease and their complications, stroke and its complications, and, effective Oct. 10, 2008, osteoporosis if the veteran has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prisoners Of War (Imprisoned for at least 30 days) </strong>– For former POWs who were imprisoned for at least 30 days, the following conditions are also presumed to be service connected: avitaminosis, beriberi, chronic dysentery, helminthiasis, malnutrition (including optic atrophy associated with malnutrition), pellagra and/or other nutritional deficiencies, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, peripheral neuropathy except where related to infectious causes, cirrhosis of the liver, and osteoporosis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gulf War Veterans (Who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations or in Afghanistan on or after Sept. 19, 2001) </strong>– The VA presumes that Gulf War Veterans who manifest one of the following infectious diseases to a degree of 10 percent or more within 1 year of separation: Brucellosis, Campylo-bacterjejuni, Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), Nontyphoid Salmonella, Shigella, West Nile virus, Malaria (or when accepted treatises indicate the incubation period began during a qualifying period of service), Manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more at any time after separation: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or Visceral leishmaniasis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gulf War Deployed Veterans (Who served any length of time in the Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War, or served any length of time in Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti or Uzbekistan on or after Sept. 19, 2001) </strong>– The VA presumes that Gulf War Veterans who manifests one of the following to any degree within 10 years from the date of separation from military service: Asthma, Rhinitis, and Sinusitis, to include rhinosinusitis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Learn more</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Go online to read the VA’s informative Presumptive Disability Benefits Fact Sheet. The fact sheet is found at https://bit.ly/3FTP2o6.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Go online to https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/ to review VA disability benefits eligibility criteria, for veterans and dependents, to find out if you can get disability compensation for an illness or injury that was caused by — or got worse because of — your active military service. Compensation may include financial support and other benefits like health care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Go online at https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/ to find out How to file a VA disability claim.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Go online at https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/ to read about exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials. Find out if you can get disability compensation (monthly payments) and other benefits for illnesses, birth defects, or other conditions, caused by Agent Orange, Asbestos, Mustard Gas or Lewisite, contaminated drinking water, chemical testing, radiation, and other Hazardous Materials.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can also read more about veterans’ health care and disability compensation for presumptive conditions at https://www.military.com/benefits/veterans-health-care/disability-compensation-for-presumptive-conditions.html.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is too much information about presumptive conditions for VA benefits for one newspaper article. The filing of a claim with the state, VA, or military service for benefits earned through military service can be complex and confusing. A good source for free help is a Veteran Service Officer (VSO). County and state VSO services are FREE.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office is located at 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort, S.C. 29906, (phone 843-255-6880) and requires an appointment. Read about the services provided by the Beaufort Vets Service Office at https//www.beaufortcountysc.gov/veterans-affairs/index.html. You can find a list of all S.C. County Veterans Service Offices at https://scdva.sc.gov/county-veterans-affairs-offices.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and free-lance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@earthlink.net.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Are you eligible for veterans’ benefits based on presumptive conditions?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'are-you-eligible-for-veterans-benefits-based-on-presumptive-conditions', '', '', '2021-12-01 14:55:25', '2021-12-01 19:55:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53785, 4, '2021-12-01 15:04:21', '2021-12-01 20:04:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy running back and linebacker Cody Dalrymple will play for the South squad in the SCISA North-South All-Star Game on Friday at Heathwood Hall in Columbia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also in the game will be defensive back Mark Knight and linebacker Michael Carbone from John Paul II.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A six pack of stars from four-time SCISA 1A champion Thomas Heyward highlight the South roster with standout linebacker Brandon Howard leading the charge. He is joined by offensive linemen Symir Mitchell and Max Hickey, receiver and defensive back Cody Parker, defensive back and kick returner James Townsend, and versatile athlete Jordan Mikell.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The South team will be coached by John Paul II’s Chris Myers. Thomas Heyward defensive coordinator Michael Heath and assistant Justin Stuckey are on the South coaching staff along with JPII assistants Luke Guess and Josh Craven.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The game kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday at Heathwood Hall.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Dalrymple to play in SCISA All-Star Game', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dalrymple-to-play-in-scisa-all-star-game', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:04:22', '2021-12-01 20:04:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53787, 4, '2021-12-01 15:05:25', '2021-12-01 20:05:25', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eagles ease past Wildcats for second straight home win</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy girls basketball picked up another home win Saturday, beating the Lowcountry Wildcats homeschool program, 47-33.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kamirah Freeman had another big game for the Eagles with 16 points, while Mike’Ala Washington added 15. Tahleea Heyward chipped in nine points for BA, and Ari Gonzalez added seven.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA (4-1) was to play at Bridges Prep on Tuesday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Four in double digits as BA rolls in home opener</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy girls basketball rolled to a big win in its home opener Friday, hammering crosstown rival Bridges Prep, 71-8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Freeman led four Eagles in double figures with 19 points, while Washington added 16, Heyward scored 15, and Mary Hanna Hiers contributed 12. Gonzalez shipped in eight points for BA.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'girls-basketball-roundup', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:05:27', '2021-12-01 20:05:27', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53787', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53791, 4, '2021-12-01 15:09:39', '2021-12-01 20:09:39', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Beaufort’s former, current coaches facing off in 4A final</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Justin Jarrett</strong><br><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bryce Lybrand had a good thing going at Charlotte’s Providence High School, where he had spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator, when DeVonte Holloman called.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lybrand is a few years older than Holloman, but he looked up to him. How could he not? Holloman was a star at South Carolina and was well on his way to becoming one for the Dallas Cowboys when his career was cut short by injury, launching into a budding coaching career that saw him take over a perennially strong Beaufort High squad at age 26.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And Lybrand had ties to the Lowcountry, albeit a bit further up the coast, having spent four seasons as an assistant at Fort Dorchester and one at Wando before getting the chance to call the offense in Charlotte. Toss in a freshman quarterback that Holloman was excited about, and spending the next four years (or more) on Lady’s Island sounded pretty nice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fast forward four years, and Lybrand is the head coach at Beaufort, where he has led the Eagles to their first state title game since 2007. The opponent? Holloman’s South Pointe Stallions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It will be kind of neat to be down on the field with him for a state championship game,” Lybrand said. “I’m just excited for the opportunity for our kids and for their kids, too.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s understandable if the smack talk has decidedly less edge than usual in the run-up to Thursday’s 7 p.m. clash for the SCHSL Class 4A title at Benedict College in Columbia. After all, many of Lybrand’s Eagles were part of the program during Holloman’s four-year stint in Beaufort — three as the defensive coordinator and one as head coach — and the coaches themselves remain close friends.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53719,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DeVonteHollomanMug.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DeVonteHollomanMug-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53719\"/></a><figcaption>DeVonte Holloman</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We talk a good bit throughout the year, just texting each other and bouncing ideas off each other,” Lybrand said. “One of the biggest reasons I came to Beaufort was to work with him. I owe him a lot.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No one in Beaufort begrudges Holloman’s abrupt departure. His younger sister died in October 2018, and the opening at his alma mater came at precisely the right time for the young head coach to move closer to his family in Rock Hill.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holloman gave Lybrand his full endorsement when he left, and his former offensive coordinator aced the interview — and he has aced just about every assignment since.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In his first season at the helm, the Eagles lost quarterback Tyler Haley to a midseason injury but rallied to win the Region 7-4A title after a pivot to an option offense that Daniel Phares ran to perfection. Beaufort ran back its region title a year later but was ousted by Myrtle Beach in the Lower State semifinals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This year, the Eagles vanquished the Seahawks in the same round and walloped West Florence a week later to earn their first trip to the title game in 14 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They’re very disciplined, which is very much a reflection of their coach,” Holloman said of his former team. “He’s done a great job since I left Beaufort, like I knew he would. And here we are in the state championship together.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Coaching comrades to meet in championship', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'coaching-comrades-to-meet-in-championship', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:20:01', '2021-12-01 20:20:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53791', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53793, 4, '2021-12-01 15:12:56', '2021-12-01 20:12:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gay, Wilson power BA past Wildcats</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy boys basketball picked up its second win in two days on Saturday, hammering the Lowcountry Wildcats homeschool program, 74-45, at home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sully Gay had another monster night for the Eagles with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists, and Amarion Wilson just missed a double-double of his own with 21 points and eight boards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gavin Midyette also had a solid outing with eight points and nine rebounds for BA, while Zeke Gonzalez contributed five points, five rebounds, and four assists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA (3-2) was to travel to Bridges Prep on Tuesday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA holds off Bridges for Field’s first win as head coach</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They had to wait a couple of games to deliver it, but Beaufort Academy boys basketball gave Nick Field his first win as a head coach with a 55-47 home victory over crosstown rival Bridges Prep on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gay scored 16 of his game-high 20 points in the second half, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to help the Eagles hold off a scrappy Buccaneers squad after racing out to a 12-point lead in the first quarter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They made me work for it,” Field said. “Wouldn’t have it any other way.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Field subbed deep into the rotation in the first half to get some of his inexperienced players quality minutes, and the Bucs dug in and stayed in the game. BA couldn’t find the range from behind the 3-point arc for most of the night, but Eddy Gonzalez knocked down a key triple in the fourth quarter to help the Eagles maintain the edge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eddy Gonzalez added eight points for BA, while Wilson and Zeke Gonzalez added seven each.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It’s huge having a point guard as tough as Zeke,” Field said. “He plays through contact and makes great passes. Defense does not faze him. He’s going to have a great year.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Mighty Lions fall short vs. NaviGators</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity boys basketball pulled within four points entering the fourth quarter but came up short in a 50-39 home loss to Lowcountry Leadership in its season opener Monday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Houston Wilson scored 16 points and blocked two shots, and Levi Dyer collected a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds and added two blocks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Mighty Lions were within four at the end of the first quarter, but the NaviGators extended the margin to 30-19 at halftime. Holy Trinity clawed within 36-32 at the end of the third, but Lowcountry Leadership pulled away down the stretch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Mighty Lions (1-0) were to host Step of Faith on Tuesday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'boys-basketball-roundup', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:12:58', '2021-12-01 20:12:58', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53793', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53795, 4, '2021-12-01 15:17:11', '2021-12-01 20:17:11', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><br><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the biggest moment of his Beaufort High coaching tenure, Bryce Lybrand orchestrated a masterpiece.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Amariee Morris found the end zone four times, and Beaufort’s tremendous defense posted a second-half shutout in front of a sold-out home crowd Friday to dismantle West Florence 42-10 and catapult the Eagles into Thursday’s SCHSL Class 4A state championship game.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Just blessed,” Lybrand said. “I have so much respect for Coach Jenerette and that program. We knew we were going to have to play a really good game, and this is the best game we’ve played. Hats off to our kids, our coaching staff, and West Florence.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s Beaufort’s first trip to the state title game since 2007 and will pit Lybrand against his mentor, former BHS coach DeVonte Holloman and South Pointe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The key for Beaufort High’s defense was to stop dangerous running back Terry Mckithen, and it was the senior who landed the first punch. Mckithen sliced through the Eagles’ front for 20 yards and got the call again on the next play, shrugging off an Eamon Smalls tackle and diving past the goal line for a 30-yard score and a 7-0 lead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colton Phares provided the Eagles a spark on special teams, bringing the ensuing kickoff to the West Florence 42. Then Tyler Haley took advantage of the short field, hooking up with reliable targets McLeod Reichel and Kacy Fields before Morris scampered through a big hole and into the end zone from 14 yards out.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“What I love about them is that they don’t panic,” Lybrand said. “They just keep playing, and that’s what they did tonight.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s defense settled in on the ensuing possession, and Haley went right back to work, hitting Reichel on a crucial third down before Morris powered in his second score of the night from the 5-yard-line to make it 14-7. The Knights threatened to even the Lower State title bout, driving inside the Beaufort 25, but an Alvin Wilson sack pushed the visitors back, and a ferocious defense pounced on Mckithen to keep the potent ball-carrier short on third down. The offense initially remained on the field, but a false start penalty brought the field goal team out for a 39-yard Sam Spence kick, cutting the advantage to 14-10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the Eagles return team caught off-guard on a surprise West Florence onside kick, a hungry Beaufort defense vowed to get the ball back. They did it in just one play. James Dennison tipped Deuce Hudson’s pass, and John Asher Howell pulled in the live ball to swing the momentum right back to the home team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two Haley passes later, the Eagles were in the end zone again. Haley slung a bullet to Zyrin Odom for 25 yards and sizzled a strike to Reichel in the back of the end zone to go up 21-10 in front of a roaring Beaufort crowd. The Knights were in desperate need of points as the first-half clock ticked away, and pushed the ball inside the BHS 30 on a Quantrell Pickens reception and Mckithen catch on fourth down. But a false start sent West Florence in the wrong direction to stymie the drive, and Spence’s 42-yard field goal sailed wide as time expired to send the Eagles flying into halftime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the game’s outcome potentially hinging on West Florence’s first possession of the second half, a locked-in Eagles defense rose to the challenge once again. Smalls and a swarm of Beaufort defenders stuffed Mckithen twice to start the crucial drive, and the pass-rushers ended it on the next play, forcing a wild throw to set the tone for a dominant defensive stanza.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After building the lead with his terrific arm, Haley used his legs to take full control of the title bout. With the West Florence defense setting its eyes on Morris and his teammates out wide, the senior quarterback took it himself and found a wide-open seam down the field for 35 yards. Haley kept it again to set up a first-and-goal, and Morris did the rest with his third trip across the goal line to put Beaufort in full command, up 28-10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I feel like I’ve always been able to run it a little bit, but I showed it tonight,” Haley said. “They have a really good defense, guys fly around everywhere, we just gotta do what we do, stick to the run game, execute everything, and we did that tonight.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53735,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11262021-Lower-State-Championship-2-3604.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11262021-Lower-State-Championship-2-3604-1024x963.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53735\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort’s John Asher Howell (56), Eamon Smalls (99) and Jamar Knight put the pressure on West Florence’s quarterback. Beaufort’s defense played solidly and was a key factor in the Eagles’ 42-10 win over the West Florence Knights on Friday in the 4A Lower State Championship game. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagle defense continued its dominance against a talented West Florence attack, pressuring Hudson on nearly every play and forcing a pair of three-and-outs and a turnover on downs to open the half. The Knights found a sliver of life near the end of the third quarter with a Steven Smalls interception on a pass that was tipped at the line, and Hudson stepped up with a 34-yard completion to Pickens. But a relentless Colton Phares and James Dennison wrapped up a series of promising runs before a last-gasp fourth-down attempt fell incomplete.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The rally towels were dancing in the night sky, and the Beaufort faithful could feel it. Then, the Eagles sent in the dagger. After a nifty pass from Haley to Fields, the star running back returned for his curtain call. Morris capped off his phenomenal outing with his most impressive run yet, darting past a pack of Knights and crossing the goal line for a 27-yard score.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On a spectacular night from all three phases, it was only fitting that Beaufort’s special teams finished off the scoring. Lybrand’s uncontainable pass rush pushed the Knights back to their own 12, and a blocked punt bounced into the arms of Jack Sumner, who strode into the end zone with a grin across his face. The house was rocking, and the Eagles were soaring into the state championship game. It was the exclamation point on a clinical showing and punched Beaufort’s ticket to Columbia for its first title game appearance in 14 years.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Morris feasted on the ground to lead the Eagle offense, rushing for 70 yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries. Haley put it all together under center in a memorable final home game, completing 10 of 13 passes for 134 yards, a touchdown, and an interception while adding 51 rushing yards. After catching the game-winning score at Myrtle Beach, Reichel came up big again, reeling in three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When DeVonte Holloman left Beaufort High for South Pointe in 2019, Lybrand believed that he could lift the Eagles program to new heights. Now, after an unbelievable run through the Lower State bracket in his third year at the helm, he’s earned a matchup with the Stallions and his old buddy on Thursday night at Benedict College.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He’s a great friend, he’s a good guy. I left a program that I really liked because I felt strongly about what DeVonte was doing here,” Lybrand said. “I’ve got a ton of respect for him, and I know he’s got a great football team, so we’ve gotta be ready to go.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Lybrand, Eagles soar to Lower State title', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'lybrand-eagles-soar-to-lower-state-title', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:18:18', '2021-12-01 20:18:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53795', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53800, 4, '2021-12-01 15:21:53', '2021-12-01 20:21:53', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A stye is an inflammation of the eyelid associated with a small collection of pus. In most cases, the cause of the infection is the Staphylococcus bacteria.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A stye is an inflammation of the oil gland. It is sometimes spelled “sty” and is also known as a hordeolum. A bacterial infection causes inflammation to occur.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the majority of cases, styes get better within a week. However, other people may experience symptoms not healing and require further treatment.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here are some key points about styes. More detail and supporting information are in the main article.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Styes can be painful but often heal without medical intervention.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a stye persists for more than a week or affects vision, a person should seek medical attention.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Styes can be external or internal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Home remedies for styes include a warm compress and over-the-counter pain medication.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Types of stye&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most styes form on the outside of the eyelid and may turn yellow and release pus. Some styes do appear inside the eyelid, and an internal stye tends to be more painful.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are two general categories of a stye:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>External styes </strong>emerge along the outer edge of the eyelid. They can become yellow, filled with pus, and painful when touched.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Infections in the following areas may cause external styes:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eyelash follicle: The small holes in the skin from which eyelashes grow.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sebaceous gland: This gland is attached to the eyelash follicle and produces sebum. Sebum helps lubricate the eyelash and stops it from drying out.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apocrine gland: This gland also helps prevent eyelashes from drying out. It is a sweat gland that empties into the eyelash follicle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Internal styes </strong>happen when the swelling develops inside the eyelid. Generally, an internal stye is more painful than an external one. They most commonly occur due to an infection in the meibomian gland. These glands produce a secretion that makes up part of the film that covers the eye.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Patients may also experience a burning sensation in the eye, crusting of the eyelid margins, itchiness on the eyeball, sensitivity to light, tearing, a feeling that an object is in the eye, and discomfort when blinking.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Causes and risk factors&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adolescents tend to have styes more commonly, but people of any age can develop them. The following can increase the risk of developing a stye:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>using cosmetics after their use-by dates&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>not removing eye makeup before going to bed&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>not disinfecting contact lenses before putting them in&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>changing contact lenses without washing the hands thoroughly&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>inadequate nutrition&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>sleep deprivation&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although styes are not contagious, if a household member has a stye, the other residents should not share washcloths or face towels. Avoiding this type of contact minimizes the risk of cross-infection because there may be residual bacteria on the towels.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sometimes a stye occurs as a complication of blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A bacterial infection causes blepharitis, but it can also sometimes be a complication of rosacea, an inflammatory skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the face.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Symptoms&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person with a stye will have a painful red swelling on the eyelid, making the eye produce tears and become red. Often the lump looks like a boil or pimple.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Styes very rarely affect both eyes simultaneously. An individual will generally have one stye in one eye. However, it is possible to have more than one stye in the same eye or one in each eye.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other symptoms of a stye may include:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>tenderness&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>crusting of the margins of the eyelids&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>burning sensation&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>itching of the eye&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>blurry vision&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>discharge of mucus from the eye&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>light sensitivity&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>tearing&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>discomfort when blinking&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the feeling that there is an object in the eye&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When to consult a doctor&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person should speak with a doctor if:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the stye persists for more than a week&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>vision problems arise&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the swelling becomes particularly painful, bleeds, or spreads to other parts of the face&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the eyelid or eye becomes red&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Treatment&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most styes go away on their own without the need for any medical intervention. However, pain relievers may be helpful if the stye is particularly sore. It is best not to apply eye makeup, lotions, or wear contact lenses until the stye has completely gone.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doctors also recommend the following home remedies and treatments:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Warm compress. </strong>Doctors recommend people not to burst a stye themselves but apply a warm compress.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A warm compress held gently against the eye may help ease symptoms and release pus more readily. The water should not be too hot. If applying the compress to someone else, a person should take special care to avoid it being too hot or applying too much pressure.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person should hold the compress against the eye for 10–15 minutes, three or four times each day.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As soon as styes rupture, symptoms tend to improve rapidly. Not only does the compress ease the discomfort, but it may also encourage the pus to drain away.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Antibiotics. </strong>If the stye persists, the doctor may prescribe a topical antibiotic cream or antibiotic eye drops. If the infection spreads beyond the eyelid, a medical professional may prescribe oral antibiotics.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Other treatments. </strong>When an external stye is extremely painful, the doctor may remove the eyelash nearest to it and drain the pus away by lancing it with a thin needle. This procedure should only be carried out by a professional. If things do not improve, a doctor may refer a person to a specialist, for example, an ophthalmologist.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Complications&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although extremely rare, may sometimes occur, including: <strong>Meibomian cyst</strong>. A meibomian cyst is a cyst of the small glands located in the eyelid. The glands discharge a lubricant called sebum in the edge of the eyelid. A persistent stye inside the eyelid can eventually develop into a meibomian cyst or chalazion, especially if it obstructs the gland. This type of cyst is easily and effectively treatable.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Preseptal or periorbital cellulitis. </strong>Cellulitis may develop if the infection spreads to the tissue around the eye. The layers of skin around the eye become inflamed, making the eyelids go red and swollen. Doctors treat this type of infection with antibiotics.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While these complications can occur, most cases of a stye will clear with minimal intervention.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although uncomfortable and incredibly common, styes are not generally a cause for concern. Some complications are associated with styes, such as if the stye develops into a cyst or the infection spreads. However, doctors can treat both rare complications that may occur.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are also certain factors associated with the risk of developing a stye, including lack of sleep or certain cosmetics.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doctors suggest people with styes use home remedies to treat the inflammation but may prescribe antibiotics in cases where the stye persists.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/220551?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&amp;utm_ medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20 News&amp;utm_content=2021-11-27&amp;apid=37763034&amp;rvid= 3424e32faa971ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614ad3f5 3b1cc99363570ba22 \">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/220551?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&amp;utm_ medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20 News&amp;utm_content=2021-11-27&amp;apid=37763034&amp;rvid= 3424e32faa971ce2c1b02d01eed1022831fc564614ad3f5 3b1cc99363570ba22 </a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Everything you need to know about styes', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'everything-you-need-to-know-about-styes', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:21:53', '2021-12-01 20:21:53', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53800', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53802, 4, '2021-12-01 15:24:15', '2021-12-01 20:24:15', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Don’t board the crazy train </strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You made it through Thanksgiving. Hanukah is being celebrated, Christmas and Kwanza are on the near horizon. Will you cope gracefully with the stress of holiday rites?&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whenever something is important to those we love, we direct our energy toward creating the perfect experience for them. But often there are elements out of our control— including finances, past and present relationships, health, and current events—that interfere with our vision of the perfect holiday season.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When we set high expectations, we can feel stressed and unhappy when we don\'t meet them. We may feel as if we have let down the people we love most.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"<strong>The key to coping this time of year is to set realistic expectations,</strong>\" says Lisa Hardesty, licensed clinical health psychologist, Mayo Clinic Health System. \"Remember that it\'s the time you spend together and the memories that you make that are most important. That is what you will remember most.\"&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don\'t try to recreate \'perfect\' holidays from years past. </strong>People change, and holidays can change right along with them. Make every season new and special in its own way. Reflect on the “lessons learned” from dealing with the pandemic and bring that sense of meaning into the holiday time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Don\'t take too much onto yourself. </strong>It\'s a good idea to delegate and let people help. Ask your children to decorate the front yard with Christmas lights and give them free rein on how they want to do it. Ask your dinner guests to each bring a favorite dish over the holidays and share stories about those dishes. Enlist your partner\'s help in wrapping presents. Even if it\'s not done perfectly, it\'s something you can do together, and you\'ll be done in half the time.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be gracious when dealing with uncomfortable events or relationships. </strong>We can only take responsibility for ourselves. Our friends, family and loved ones also have this responsibility. We don\'t have control over their choices or if they don\'t choose what we think is \"right.\" This is where grace comes in. Focus on the people, the relationships, and the time-limited nature of the holiday season.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Be OK with moments of stress and negativity that can come up. </strong>It\'s not realistic to think that the holiday season will be completely stress-free. The reality is that life is going on around us all the time. When difficult situations arise, acknowledge your feelings, try to be patient with yourself and others, and refocus your mind on the bigger picture: what you\'re truly grateful for this holiday season.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Written by Joel Streed; <a href=\"https:// newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ mental-health-and-the-holidays-holiday-stress/\">https:// newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ mental-health-and-the-holidays-holiday-stress/ </a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Mental health and the holidays', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'mental-health-and-the-holidays', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:24:16', '2021-12-01 20:24:16', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53804, 4, '2021-12-01 15:28:31', '2021-12-01 20:28:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Chest pain can occur for any number of reasons: a warning of a heart attack, lack of oxygen to your heart muscle (angina pectoris), a lung condition or inflammation of cartilage in your rib cage.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many times, though, chest pain isn\'t heart or lung-related. Rather, it stems from a digestive problem. For example, pain associated with gallbladder inflammation (a gallbladder attack) can spread to your chest. The most common source of digestive-related chest pain is heartburn.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heartburn is a commonly used term to describe a burning sensation in your chest that may start in your upper abdomen and radiate all the way up into your neck. Heartburn isn’t a disease; rather, it\'s a symptom. At times, especially when you’re lying down, heartburn may be associated with a sour taste in your mouth stemming from stomach acid that backs up into your upper esophagus and mouth.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Normally, stomach acid stays in your stomach, kept there by the lower esophageal sphincter. This ring of muscle functions as a valve, opening only when you swallow, belch or vomit. But sometimes the valve relaxes or weakens, allowing stomach acid to regurgitate into your esophagus, producing a burning sensation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among adults, occasional bouts of heartburn can occur for many reasons. Being overweight, overeating or lying down too soon after a meal puts pressure on the sphincter valve, causing it to open slightly and stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. Too much alcohol or caffeine, as well as certain foods, also can relax the sphincter or increase production of stomach acid.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>If you have heartburn several times a week or you need to take antacids frequently, see your doctor</strong>. Your heartburn may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as GERD. If your heartburn seems to be getting worse or is different from normal—especially if it\'s accompanied by radiating pain in an arm—seek medical help immediately. Instead of heartburn, your pain may be the warning of a heart attack.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Written by: Dan Harke, Mayo Clinic Press </em><a href=\"http://app.e.response.mayoclinic.org/e/er?s=74881809&amp;lid=4124&amp;elqTrackId=d82f7444930c42c6923e843cd8005b81&amp;elq=26d3ec6b4a4d4a7fbe2fb6a6f11efa80&amp;elqaid=7868&amp;elqat=1\"><em>MCPress.</em></a><a href=\"https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/?elqTrackId=09d8616a527341388141514aedf69ad3&amp;elq=26d3ec6b4a4d4a7fbe2fb6a6f11efa80&amp;elqaid=7868&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqCampaignId=3949\"><em>MayoClinic.org</em></a><br><br>Exclusive content from CARE magazine. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'CHEST PAIN AND HEARTBURN', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'chest-pain-and-heartburn', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:28:32', '2021-12-01 20:28:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53804', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53806, 4, '2021-12-01 15:31:21', '2021-12-01 20:31:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for kids ages five and up, flu shots may not be top of mind.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, according to Adam Keating, MD, pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, it’s important to vaccinate your child against the flu too.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Influenza still is an illness that can hit children, particularly our youngest children under 3 years of age, very hard with hospitalization,” explained Dr. Keating.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Flu season is unpredictable, so we’re not sure how widespread it will be this year, but cases are starting to pop up.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Keating said it’s recommended everyone over the age of six months get a flu shot each year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For kids ages five and up, COVID-19 vaccination is also a good idea.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the CDC, it’s safe for a child to receive a COVID-19 and flu shot together, or close together.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are able and eager to give them both together. They can be on the same day and there are no requirements between how many days are between the vaccines,” said Dr. Keating.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once infected, kids can spread flu and COVID-19 to others who may be more susceptible to complications or severe illness.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr. Keating said the best way to protect your family and the community is to be vaccinated against both.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SOURCE: Cleveland Clinic News Service, Nov. 29, 2021<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine. </em>       </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'What parents need to know about children’s COVID and flu vaccines', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-parents-need-to-know-about-childrens-covid-and-flu-vaccines', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:31:22', '2021-12-01 20:31:22', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53806', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53810, 4, '2021-12-01 15:32:13', '2021-12-01 20:32:13', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a result of newly available federal, state and private funding sources, the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) will cover tuition and fees for those who are eligible for the spring 2022 semester.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those interested in attending TCL should act fast – the deadline to enroll for TCL’s Spring I semester is Jan. 6. Because TCL will be closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 3, students are encouraged to begin the registration process as early as possible.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>TCL’s paid tuition program is being made available to all South Carolina residents with a desire to begin or continue their education. This includes adults with some or no college education and recent high school graduates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, or about two classes, for the spring semester and also complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dual Enrollment and transient students, or those enrolled at another college but who are taking courses at TCL for transfer, are not eligible for the program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The program will cover tuition and required fees but does not include books or required supplies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those with questions about the program or who are interested in enrolling in person are encouraged to attend TCL’s ‘Step Up Saturday’ enrollment event this Saturday, Dec. 4.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Staff members with TCL’s Enrollment Services Office will be on hand to assist students and prospects with completing the enrollment process, walk-in testing and registration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Beaufort Mather Campus, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, at the New River Campus, 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton and at the Hampton Campus, 54 Tech Circle, Varnville.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information or to RSVP, visit www.tcl.edu/news/tcl-hosting-saturday-enrollment-fair.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'TCL offering free tuition, fees', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'tcl-offering-free-tuition-fees', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:32:14', '2021-12-01 20:32:14', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53810', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53812, 4, '2021-12-01 15:33:31', '2021-12-01 20:33:31', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity Classical Christian School is inviting the Beaufort community to its 9th annual Christmas program entitled \"Miracle of the Small,\" at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Community Bible Church.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Christmas musical celebration includes several musical selections from Ireland or the British Isles, traditional carol singing, and Scriptural reading featuring Holy Trinity students in grades K-12. The program is inspired by the life of Saint Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"Born a slave in a poor and war-torn country, Brigid did not seem destined for greatness. Yet God was able to use Brigid to perform great miracles and enact great change throughout Ireland,” Holy Trinity Fine Arts Teacher Anna Booman said in a release. “Brigid\'s story reminds us of the profound Christmas truth: that God can work mighty miracles through the small and humble.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Admission is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway. For more information, contact the school office at 843-522-0660.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Holy Trinity invites community to Miracle of the Small', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holy-trinity-invites-community-to-miracle-of-the-small', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:33:32', '2021-12-01 20:33:32', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53812', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53814, 4, '2021-12-01 15:35:00', '2021-12-01 20:35:00', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Michael Johns</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USC Beaufort Chamber Music returned from COVID with a full, sold-out house to open its 42nd season in October. Expectations remain high for the second concert at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, and features a well-loved “chestnut” along with exciting music new to this series.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Artistic Director and pianist Andrew Armstrong will be joined by four impeccably credentialed young artists, three of whom will be experiencing Beaufort-style hospitality for the first time: violinists Gabriela Diaz and Michi Wiancko, and violist Ayane Kozasa joining cellist Ani Aznavoorian.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second half features a single work, Schumann\'s glorious Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Opus 44, while the first half, a storytelling bonanza, presents a collection of 13 short movements ranging across styles from 1898 to 2014.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The program begins with a set of folksong-inspired music from a tense historical time: Europe between 1926 and 1945. Bela Bartók\'s “With Drums and Pipes” for solo piano is based on motives from a single Hungarian folksong, transforming it into a modernist tour-de-force.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Easy Duets on Folk Themes, for Two Violins by Polish composer Granżyna Bacewicz is one of her most popular folk-music works for children. The texture is simple but the four selected movements are intended to introduce young musicians, amateur musicians, and music listeners to tunes with elements of expressive dissonance.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two evocative violin duets by Bartók, “Bagpipes” and “Arabian Song,” conclude the set. The atmosphere changes with a miniature, “Berceuse,” from Three Pieces, Opus 40, for Violin and Piano, by the American Amy Beach. Beach, a master of musical narration, lovingly creates an atmosphere of enchanting, wistful charm with this lullaby.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>William Grant Still is represented by Three Visions for Piano from 1936. These strongly contrasting movements convey moods of horror, mid-19th century Spiritualism, and aspirations about what lies beyond life\'s veil.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lili Boulanger was well on her way to becoming one of the notable French composers of the 20th century when she died in 1918 at the age of 24. D’un Matin de Printemps, for Violin and Piano (“Of a Spring Morning”), is a work of vibrant energy and surpassing delicacy, strikingly drawing parallels to the French “Impressionist” composers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Son of an American father and Japanese mother, Paul Wiancko described American Haiku, for Viola and Cello as “an identity crisis wrapped in music” and “a search for home.” It is an attempt to reconcile two very different aesthetics: fusing together the broad earthiness of Appalachian fiddling and percussive patterns with the tender, sparse rhythms of Japanese folk song.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Robert Schumann\'s tuneful Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Opus 44 balances out the program. Composed in 1842, his so-called “Chamber Music Year,” the Quintet seamlessly brings the piano and string quartet together, taking full advantage of the expressive possibilities of their combined forces. A major work of 19th-century chamber music and one of Schumann\'s finest compositions, it revolutionized the instrumentation and musical character of the piano quintet, establishing it as a quintessentially Romantic genre.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diaz is a champion of contemporary music who works with new music groups in Boston and across the country. A childhood cancer survivor, Gabriela supports cancer research and treatment as a musician by organizing chamber music concerts in cancer units at various Boston hospitals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Paul Wiancko is a violinist and composer whose creative work encompasses a wide spectrum of new composition and commissions, performance, recording and teaching. Kozasa is a respected chamber musician, collaborator, competition winner, orchestral performer, and educator. She has commissioned multiple new works featuring viola, including Wiancko’s American Haiku.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Strad magazine describes cellist Ani Aznavoorian as having “scorchingly committed performances that wring every last drop of emotion out of the music. Her technique is well-nigh immaculate, she has a natural sense of theater, and her tone is astonishingly responsive.”Her performances at USC Beaufort last season confirmed this review.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pianist Andrew Armstrong has been praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique while delighting audiences with a sprawling repertoire of more than 50 concertos with orchestra. Andrew\'s 2021-2022 season takes him around the globe with concerts in London, Glasgow, Geneva, Dresden, and across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Nevertheless, Beaufort continues to be a favorite destination, and he has made space in his packed itinerary to continue a USC Beaufort Chamber Music Artistic-Director tradition and perform on all five concerts. His brilliant virtuosity, laser-like concentration, simmering intensity, and exuberant music making are not to be missed.<br><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>WANT TO GO?</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What: </strong>USC Beaufort Chamber Music’s 42nd season – 2nd concert</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When: </strong>5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where: USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Details: </strong>There are multiple ways to enjoy the concert—In-Person, Live-Stream and On-Demand. All concert videography is professionally produced: viewers will feel as if they are onstage with the performers. On-Demand is accessible four days after the concert and available to view at your leisure for three weeks. All patrons must be masked, and attendance is limited to the first 300. USC Beaufort Center For The Arts doors will open at 4:15 p.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tickets: </strong>For concert information, COVID restriction updates, or to purchase tickets, both live or virtual, go to http://www.uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'A musical banquet in bites small and large', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'a-musical-banquet-in-bites-small-and-large', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:35:01', '2021-12-01 20:35:01', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53814', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53816, 4, '2021-12-01 15:36:03', '2021-12-01 20:36:03', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Becky Sprecher</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The third opera in the Metropolitan Opera’s Hi-Def Simulcast line-up this season is Eurydice, which will be broadcast live around the world at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. You can see it at USC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret St.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The story of Orpheus and Eurydice has been around for a long time. A rock star of the classical era, Orpheus allegedly out-sang the deadly Sirens as Jason and the Argonauts sailed by in search of the Golden Fleece. His powers also extended to non-humans as well; rocks, trees and animals were known to fall under his spell.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When his bride (Eurydice) dies and is transported to reside in the underworld, Orpheus mourns her loss. He decides to visit her there, hoping to see her once again. Using his vocal talent to charm the man in charge (Hades), Orpheus negotiates a deal that will allow him to take Eurydice home to the upper world, provided he does not to look back at her as they depart. Sadly, we know he does not succeed in honoring his part of the deal.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This story is a natural for various musical art forms. In fact, the first successful opera as we know it today was L’Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi in 1607. Then composer Christoph Gluck took a run at it with his Orfeo ed Euridice in 1762, with an American premiere in Charleston, S.C., on June 24, 1794. Joseph Hayden composed his version in 1791, Igor Stravinsky created a ballet based on it and Franz Liszt wrote a symphonic poem about it. In modern times, Broadway staged their version of the Orpheus myth called Hadestown in 2019.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Normally, an opera based on a mythological story like this one has me scrambling for a tee time rather than a ticket. I can’t pronounce any of the names and it brings back memories of struggling to stay awake in my college Classics course, which I passed by the slimmest of margins.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But there are a number of reasons why I’ll be wide awake and in my seat on December 4, and you should be, too, particularly if you are a member of the Millennial Generation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first is that the libretto for Eurydice was written by 47-year-old McArthur “genius grant” recipient Sarah Ruhl and based on her 2003 play of the same name. She became interested in talking to people who are no longer with us after the death of her father Patrick when she was just 20 years old. He used to take Sarah and her sister out for a pancake breakfast every Sunday morning and teach them a new word along with its etymology. Look for the scene where she incorporates some of these very words as Eurydice’s dead father re-unites with his daughter and re-acquaints her with this lost childhood vocabulary that she has forgotten.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It’s also time to see a version of this myth from Eurydice’s perspective. In an interview with Opera News Magazine, Ruhl said, “I have often been struck, while reading and watching canonical stories, by how many of them ask us to watch men choose things. They choose war, love, or death. They choose kingdoms, wives, daughters, music, danger, and heroic deeds. The women in the stories are often the chosen or unchosen. I was interested in giving Eurydice some choice in the matter ...”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Ruhl’s version, it is Eurydice who breaks the rules rather than Orpheus, calling out to him as he proceeds ahead of her from the underworld and causing him to turn and look back, sending her to a second death.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another interesting theme Ruhl explores is the consequences of falling in love with an artist, for whom art is the ultimate mistress. She writes an aria for Eurydice that says:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This is what it is to love an artist:</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The moon is always rising above your house.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>The houses of your neighbors look dark and dull.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>But he is always going away from you.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Inside his head there is always</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Something more beautiful.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This is what it is to love an artist …</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The second reason to see this opera is the composer Matthew Aucoin (oh-COYNE). At age 31, he is a wunderkind, astonishing his family as a toddler when he conducted imaginary orchestras from his car seat and “composed” a piece he called the Cloud Symphony in his own imaginary notation at the age of 4. As a young adult, he was admitted to observe a rehearsal at the 2011 Spoleto Festival in Charleston where, according to the New York Times, he volunteered to substitute for a sick pianist and wound up being invited back as a performer.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The next year, as a senior at Harvard majoring in English, he went to New York to audition for the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Program. Forget it, the judges told him; he was already way beyond the program, and he’d suffocate in weeks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“This kind of talent comes along maybe every half a century,” panelist Ken Noda told the Times. “He had everything—characterization, languages, he played wonderfully, and he had a heightened dramatic sense of how the orchestra is part of the psychological makeup of each character.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So they brought Aucoin directly on to the Met’s staff as an assistant conductor, working with James Levine and Valery Gergiev.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aucoin says he enjoys the challenge of writing multiple parts for characters who are at odds with each other. And no matter how fantastical the setting, in the end, he knows that music is about real feelings. He and Ruhl collaborated extensively on this opera, telling the Times, “The words should be tinder waiting to be set afire by the music.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thirdly, expect the singers to be great. Erin Morely (Eurydice), a recent winner of the Beverly Sills Artist Award, had her breakthrough moment at the Met when she was called to fill in at the last moment as Sophie in Der Rosenkavelier in the 2013-14 season. And our readers who are working mothers can surely identify with Morely’s challenges in 2018 as she sang in Debussy\'s Le Martyre de saint Sébastien in Berlin while 34 weeks pregnant.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aucoin and Ruhl employ the use of a double for Orpheus. When he is in the real world of life, he sings as a baritone (Joshua Hopkins), but when he is performing and soaring in his art-making mode, the role is sung by a counter tenor (Jakub Józef Orlinski). A counter tenor is a male singer’s voice that lies in the lower range of a female alto voice, and in this case, it adds a sort of “halo” effect that creates a richness and dimension for the character.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, Ruhl writes parts for three rocks called Big Stone, Little Stone and Loud Stone. “The Stones,” as they quickly became known, act in the manner of a Greek chorus, commenting on the action but unable to influence it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Together with an Alice in Wonderland-like production by Mary Zimmerman, there are many exciting reasons for all of us to plan on catching this opera. And Millennials will enjoy seeing the whiz kids of generation create and perform. As for me, not only do I want to watch the future of this art form unfold, I hope to redeem myself for snoozing through Classics class all those years ago.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a full synopsis and production details, visit metopera.org, click Menu/Season/In Cinemas. Sung in English. Run length: 2 hrs. 45 min, plus a 30-min. intermission between Acts II &amp; III. To book tickets visit uscbcenterforthearts.com, click Met, Movies and More. Tickets: $22. OLLI members: $20</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Schedule Change Advisory: </strong>Cinderella, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 1, will now be aired on Saturday, Jan. 22. 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(53818, 4, '2021-12-01 15:38:17', '2021-12-01 20:38:17', '<!-- 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, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. 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>Beaufort Art Association’s All Member Show</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, through 2022, Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Nay Street, Beaufort. Each year, the Gallery invites all the BAA general members to submit two pieces of their art, to be exhibited. This year the public will be able to see the work of a dozen or more members who support BAA but chose only to exhibit through our satellite galleries and our Spring Show.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Veteran Entrepreneur Services webinars</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 8. Webinars open to veterans, their families and all business owners. All sessions allow for live interaction with presenters. All sessions are free via Zoom. Register at SCLowcountry.score.org. For questions or information, email ellen.maloney@scorevolunteer.org. Schedule: Dec. 1 – Using Marketing and Social Media to Grow Your Business; Dec. 8 – Veteran Business Owners Roundtable.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Winter Wonderland</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Inflatables, crafts, train rides ad food trucks. Open to the public. Bring toiletries and non-perishable food products to help start a student food pantry in Beaufort.<strong>Lowcountry Made&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sips &amp; Stocking Stuffers Pop-Up Market</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, Bluffton Aesthetics, 3 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton. This market supports local makers and is also a fundraising event for Bluffton Self Help and Toys for Tots. Complimentary beer and wine from Southern Barrel Brewing Co. will be offered to anyone who donates a non-perishable food item to Bluffton Self Help or a toy to Toy for Tots. The market will also feature raffles for Bluffton Aesthetics services, along with 20 percent off any one procedure purchased at the event. Around a dozen local makers will be selling their gorgeous handcrafted goods at the market, and food trucks will also be available. Participating vendors include Benjamin’s Southern Fried Pies, The Grind Coffee Roasters, Southern Barrel Brewing, eFitClub, Lowcountry Therapeutic Massage, Declan’s Delights, Crafted with a Purpose, Bluffton Candles, Eagle Creations, Kara Artman Art, Moonlight Crow Creations (jewelry), Marshview Candles and Sweet Carolina Clothing Boutique.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6th annual Visit With Santa at Beaufort Inn</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, The Beaufort Inn. Free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider provided by Blackstone’s Café, cookies provided by Signature Catering and Events, ornament making, letter writing and coloring, and professional photos with Santa. S’mores will be available for purchase at $5/pack (each pack comes with 4 s’mores). The Polar Express movie will be shown at 6 p.m. in Tabby Garden. The professional photos with Santa will be sent via email no later than December 7. The Beaufort Inn also has a magic mailbox that is currently ready and accepting letters to Santa. All letters received prior to December 13 will receive a personalized letter back from Santa. For additional information, visit www.beaufortinn.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Night On The Town</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, Downtown Beaufort. Downtown streets will be closed, merchants and restaurants will be open, and the festivities will be going on. We\'ll also be hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>N.Y. 79th Highlanders &amp; N.Y. 48th Infantry Regiments Civil War Era Living History Encampment</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, The Arsenal Courtyard, 713 Craven St. Admission to the event is free (donations will be accepted). Admission to the Beaufort History Museum will be discounted for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4). Active military and children under 12 are free. The re-enactors will encamp in and present live presentations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, and interactive activities for the entire family. Craven St. will be closed for the event. Beaufort History Museum members will have a special opportunity to have coffee with the re-enactors from 9 to 10 a.m. Included in the presentations will be discussions and live demonstrations of the importance of music and bugle calls during the War, the variety and use of weapons including cannon, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp dining and cooking, and other relevant topics.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Society of Bluffton Artists Holiday Blitz</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, The Society of Bluffton Artists (SOBA) porch, 6 Church Street, Old Town Bluffton. Get some holiday shopping done while enjoying the perfect spot for watching the Bluffton Christmas Parade. The event will feature hand-created home decor, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry and other works by SOBA’s artist members.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Maye River Quilters Holiday Party</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Hwy, Okatie. The wearing of masks is encouraged. Contest for the Christmas stockings will be held, and the stockings will then be taken by Debi Bacon to the Emily Geiger Christmas luncheon. Chapter members will stuff them with personal items and deliver them to the Veterans Victory House. For more meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-530-1244. If you are planning to attend the meeting as a guest, please send an RSVP email to Mayeriverquilters@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1st annual WMU Cookie Walk</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Okatee Baptist Church. Receive your collection bag or box by donating. One non-perishable food item or $1 = small bag. Two non-perishable food items or $2 = medium bag. Three non-perishable food items or $3 = large bag. Food items and monetary donations will be divided among churches with food pantries.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Santa at the Beaufort Bookstore</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Beaufort Bookstore, 2127 Boundary Street.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A Christmas Taste of Gullah</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Featuring authentic Gullah cuisine and live holiday entertainment. Free and open to the public. As rice is a direct link between the Gullah culture, Africa and the African diaspora, a rice cook-off will also be held with attendees choosing their favorite dish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Light up the Night Holiday Boat Parade</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Christmas Parade</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, Downtown Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>USC Beaufort Chamber Music Series</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts. Gabriela Diaz (violin), Michi Wiancko (violin), Ayane Kozasa (viola), Ani Aznavoorian (cello) and Andrew Armstong (artistic director and piano). For tickets, visit www.USCBChamberMusic.com or call 843-208-8246. At this time, all patrons must be masked, and attendance is limited to the first 300.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Moore 2 Life December Pop-Up Events</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, New River Linear Trail; 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, Nature walk on Hunting Island followed by lunch in Frogmore and Christmas Shopping; 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Altamaha Trail; Noon, Sunday, Dec. 12, Jarvis Creek Park and Audubon Newhall Preserve; 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, Victoria Bluff. All events $10. Email Jill Moore at Moore2LifeSC@gmail.com to RSVP.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, Hampton Hall Club House. Join the Christian Women’s Connection to Celebrate the Season. We will share an elegant meal, holiday fun and an inspirational message from Debbie Fairbanks – \"Life\'sToo Short – What Are You Waiting For?\" Prepaid reservations are $28 payable to \"CWC Bluffton\" care of: Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909. For more details, contact Julie at 602-750-5465 or Julie.ott.az@gmail.com.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>303 Associates Business After Hours at Beaufort Town Center</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2015 Boundary Street (Green lawn near the marsh behind Moe’s and Jimmy John’s). Light bites provided b Jimmy John’s, Moes, Red Rooster, KC Mike’s Smokin’. Drinks provided by Starbucks. Music and photo booth by Gavigan Entertainment. Fantastic door prizes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Santa Visits Beaufort Town Center</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, Center Stage at Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. Free and open to the public. Please bring cameras. Hot chocolate provided by Urban Brew, coffee provided by Starbucks.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Music from the Manger</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10; 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11; and noon, Sunday, Dec. 12, the end of Parris Avenue, Port Royal Village. A music-filled festival featuring a unique Christmas Village and a performance by the talented local recording artist Liz Jane. Concert proceeds will benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort. There will be food and drink available. For additional information, visit MusicfromtheManger.com to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets, as well as to inquire about sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.</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 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. 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 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>Parris Island Marine Corps Band holiday concert</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Free admission. Don’t forget your chairs and blanket.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Beaufort Railroaders\' 28th Annual Christmas Trains</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14 through Saturday, Dec. 18, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street. Free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection quarterly luncheon</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, The Baptist Church of Beaufort. Lunch by Holmes Catering is $18. There will be singing of Christmas carols before hearing our speaker from Stonecroft. We will collect unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots and non-perishable food items for the Franciscan Center Pantry. Call Marti Myers at 843-321-0962 or email her at puddlesportia@gmail.com by Dec. 8.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT’S HAPPENING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'whats-happening-80', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:38:18', '2021-12-01 20:38:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53818', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53820, 4, '2021-12-01 15:43:40', '2021-12-01 20:43:40', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Santa and his elves will be visiting The Beaufort Inn from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3. This unique Santa Experience is free and open to the public.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Inn will open their garden courtyards, and guests will enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cider provided by Blackstone’s Café, cookies provided by Signature Catering and Events, ornament making, letter writing and coloring, and professional photos with Santa. S’mores will be available for purchase at $5/pack (each pack comes with 4 s’mores).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Polar Express movie will be shown on a large outdoor projector screen at 6 p.m. in Tabby Garden. The professional photos with Santa will be sent via email no later than December 7. The Beaufort Inn also has a magic mailbox that is currently ready and accepting letters to Santa. All letters received prior to December 13 will receive a personalized letter back from Santa.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We love the opportunity to participate in Beaufort’s Holiday Weekend and celebrate the magic of the season with our community,” Beaufort Inn Director of Hospitality Jonathan Sullivan said in a release.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For additional information, visit <a href=\"http://www.beaufortinn.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.beaufortinn.com\">www.beaufortinn.com</a>.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Inn hosting 6th annual Visit With Santa', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-inn-hosting-6th-annual-visit-with-santa', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:43:41', '2021-12-01 20:43:41', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53820', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53822, 4, '2021-12-01 15:45:08', '2021-12-01 20:45:08', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Wreaths to be placed Dec. 18 at Beaufort National Cemetery</strong><br></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wreaths Across America Beaufort will be placing Remembrance Wreaths in Beaufort National Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18. A brief ceremony will begin promptly at noon.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Several local Fire Departments will be on hand to along the route to pay their respects and the traditional motorcycle escort of the tractor trailers carrying the wreaths is estimated to arrive at 11:45 a.m.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Current wreath sponsorships stand at more than 18,000 wreaths — short of the total goal of 26,000. Wreaths can still be sponsored online at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/GA0175P. That is a direct link to make sure Beaufort National Cemetery receives the wreaths.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are more than 26,000 veteran heroes buried in Beaufort National Cemetery, including 1,000 children, hundreds of unknowns, and two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trucks will arrive with the Remembrance Wreaths and the traditional motorcycle escort at 11:45 a.m. If the public would like to watch the escort and arrival of the tractor trailers, they are asked to stay outside the cemetery gates.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the trucks enter the cemetery, boxes of wreaths will be unloaded and distributed to volunteers at their locations around the cemetery.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Parking within the cemetery will be strictly limited. Members of the public not volunteering are asked to visit the cemetery to pay their respects in the days after the Remembrance Wreaths are placed.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remembrance Wreath retirement will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.For questions and more information, please contact Location Coordinator David Edwards at waabeaufort@outlook.com or by calling 912-313-1506.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Wreaths Across America Beaufort still short 8,000 wreaths', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wreaths-across-america-beaufort-still-short-8000-wreaths', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:45:09', '2021-12-01 20:45:09', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53822', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53824, 4, '2021-12-01 15:48:02', '2021-12-01 20:48:02', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holiday festivities are gearing up around the City of Beaufort. Free parking at the Marina parking lot runs through New Year’s Day. Here is what is on tap:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friday, Dec. 3</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It all starts with Night on the Town from 6-9 p.m. Downtown streets will be closed, merchants and restaurants will be open, and the festivities will be going on! We\'ll also be hosting the annual Christmas tree lighting.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saturday, Dec. 4</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: </strong>The Beaufort History Museum will hold a re-enactment at the Arsenal to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the New York Highlanders’ entry into Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>11 a.m.-4 p.m.: </strong>A Christmas Taste of Gullah will feature authentic Gullah cuisine and live holiday entertainment at Waterfront Park. This event is free and open to the public. As rice is a direct link between the Gullah culture, Africa and the African diaspora, a rice cook-off will also be held with attendees choosing their favorite dish.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5:30-8:30 p.m.: </strong>Light up the Night Holiday Boat Parade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sunday, Dec. 5</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3 p.m.: </strong>Christmas Parade.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Saturday, Dec. 11</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1:30 p.m.: </strong>Parris Island Marine Band performs a holiday concert at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Free admission. Don’t forget your chairs and blanket.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Friday, Dec. 17</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>6 p.m.: </strong>Kickoff your Christmas break and come “Chill with a Cop” at Waterfront Park for the family movie “Goonies.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. A raffle will be held for kids ages 5-17 before the start of the movie (must be present to win). Hot chocolate, sponsored by Kilwins, hot apple cider, and popcorn will be served free at the event. Vendors will be on site with food for sale.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Holiday festivities underway in downtown Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holiday-festivities-underway-in-downtown-beaufort', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:48:03', '2021-12-01 20:48:03', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53824', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(53827, 4, '2021-12-01 15:49:51', '2021-12-01 20:49:51', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club held its election of officers for 2022/2023 on November 20, and JoAnne Knapp, the S.C. Federation of Republican Women District Director, installed the officers. Pictured from left to right are Treasurer Kathy Stanton, Corresponding Secretary Karen Eaton, Recording Secretary Kim Handy, Vice-President Angel Flewelling, President Jane Culley and Knapp. BRWC member and State Representative Shannon Erickson and State Representative Lin Bennett were on hand to discuss proposed election integrity bills with the membership. For more information on the BRWC, visit beaufortrepublicanwomensc.org. Submitted photo.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Republican Women’s Club', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-republican-womens-club', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:49:52', '2021-12-01 20:49:52', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53827', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53829, 4, '2021-12-01 15:53:01', '2021-12-01 20:53:01', '<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53740,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/112520221-Commiunity-Meal-1-5836.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/112520221-Commiunity-Meal-1-5836-1024x700.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53740\"/></a><figcaption>Fay Block, left, dishes out the food as volunteers gather up “to go” meals during the annual Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day at St. Helena Episcopal Church. About 500 to 700 meals, both sit-down and carry-out, were prepared.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53748,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11252021-Community-Meal-4-5830.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11252021-Community-Meal-4-5830-1024x668.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53748\"/></a><figcaption>The Blackston family seems to be enjoying the annual Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day at St. Helena Episcopal Church. Between 500 and 700 meals were prepared for either sit-down or carry-out service. Photos by Bob Sofaly</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'COMMUNITY MEAL', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'community-meal', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:53:02', '2021-12-01 20:53:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53829', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53831, 4, '2021-12-01 15:54:22', '2021-12-01 20:54:22', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Garden Club will celebrate South Carolina Arbor Day on Friday, Dec. 3, with a collaborative project at the Duck Pond at First Boulevard and Battery Creek Road.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City’s Parks Division staff and Garden Club members will be planting three trees: a cassia tree donated by the Garden Club, a high rise oak tree, and a Tuscarora crape myrtle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The event will start at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be available, and well as information about the trees. Mayor Stephen Murray and representatives from the Garden Club are expected to speak. The public is invited to attend.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For 30 years, the City of Beaufort has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Beaufort has received this national award in recognition of its commitment to its trees and urban/community forests. Criteria for this award include having a tree ordinance, a tree board (Park &amp; Tree Advisory Committee), a community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Gaining Tree City USA recognition is an honor to the tree workers, managers, volunteers, PTAC members and others who work so hard on behalf of our community trees,” said Parks Supervisor Adam Wellins. “It is a time when we reflect on the beauty of trees and recognize the benefits and dynamic nature of our e</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort Garden Club, City collaborate on Arbor Day planting', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-garden-club-city-collaborate-on-arbor-day-planting', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:54:23', '2021-12-01 20:54:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53831', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53833, 4, '2021-12-01 15:55:31', '2021-12-01 20:55:31', '<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53731,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11222021-Santas-mailbox-5647.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/11222021-Santas-mailbox-5647-808x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53731\"/></a><figcaption>Burton Firefighters Morgan Clifton, left, and Mark Haskett install one of Santa’s mailboxes at the Burton Fire Department’s Pinewood Station on Monday, Nov. 22. Most area fire stations have similar boxes installed so boys and girls can drop their letters to Santa Claus in them. Children who leave a legible return address will have their letters answered by Santa Claus. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'DEAR SANTA', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'dear-santa', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:55:31', '2021-12-01 20:55:31', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53833', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53835, 4, '2021-12-01 15:56:24', '2021-12-01 20:56:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City of Beaufort will receive a total of $6.54 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan and is inviting public input to help determine funding priorities.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The City has received half of that amount, and expects to receive the balance by next October.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law last March, contained funding for local governments to help them mitigate the revenue loss they suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, and also help with other measures. Broadly, the funds can be used to:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Address revenue losses incurred during the pandemic;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Buttress future public health responses;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Support recovery efforts in the community, including affordable housing; and&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Invest in certain infrastructure needs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a presentation to City Council during Work Session on Oct. 26, City Manager Bill Prokop unveiled a preliminary plan for the funds. Before any final plan is presented, the City wants to solicit public input.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To help determine funding priorities, please take a few minutes to complete a survey at the City’s community engagement site, Civil Space, at https://bit.ly/31cIC4e. The survey will be open through the end of the year&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'City invites public input on American Rescue Plan funds', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'city-invites-public-input-on-american-rescue-plan-funds', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:56:26', '2021-12-01 20:56:26', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53835', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53837, 4, '2021-12-01 15:57:55', '2021-12-01 20:57:55', '<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53707,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_4626.jpg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_4626-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53707\"/></a><figcaption>About 20 citizens turned out at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts on Monday night for a public\nhearing on County Council’s redistricting plan. The county staff will take public comments through\nMonday, Dec. 6, to see if any adjustments to the boundaries will need to be made. The final two maps will\nthen be presented to the Executive Committee to decide which map to recommend for approval. Photo by\nLolita Huckaby.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->', 'REDISTRICTING', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'redistricting', '', '', '2021-12-01 15:57:56', '2021-12-01 20:57:56', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53837', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53839, 4, '2021-12-01 16:01:05', '2021-12-01 21:01:05', '<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>Live re-enactment will take place Saturday </strong></h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Beaufort History Museum will recognize the 160th anniversary of the occupation of Beaufort by Federal forces by hosting the 79th New York Highlander Regiment and 48th New York Infantry, Company F, in a live re-enactment of those units at The Arsenal Courtyard (713 Craven St.), from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In early December 1861, the two U.S. Army units were part of the occupation of Beaufort after the success of the Union Navy in the Battle of Port Royal on November 7. Beaufort was captured by the army as part of the larger strategy of blockading the Southern ports to prevent commerce with Europe.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Port Royal Sound was the deepest natural harbor south of New York City. It became the first of several ports in the deep South to serve as bases for the blockade fleet. The occupation included converting the churches to hospitals to create a medical center. The John Mark Verdier House on Bay St. served as the army’s headquarters.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The re-enactors present live demonstrations of Civil War era camp life, educational discussions, drills, marching, bagpiping, discussions and live demonstrations of the importance of music and bugle calls during the War, the variety and use of weapons including cannon, how medical support was deployed in the field, the role of women, camp “dining” and cooking, interactive activities for the entire family.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Admission to the event is free (donations will be accepted). Admission to the Beaufort History Museum will be discounted for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4). Active military and children under 12 are free.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort History Museum members will have a special opportunity to have coffee with the re-enactors from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday at the Arsenal. Non-members may join at BeaufortHistoryMuseum.com.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The 79th New York Volunteer Infantry&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 79th New York Volunteer Infantry – a regiment of the New York State Militia – was originally organized as a social club in New York City in 1858. It was comprised primarily of emigrant Scots and Scots-Americans. The militia was modeled on the famous Scots regiment of the British Army – the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Scotland. Other than their name and tartan, however, they had no official connection with the Scots unit.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In December 1861, The Highlanders were sent to the city of Beaufort to help occupy the town. At one point, they set up camp near what is now the National Cemetery on Boundary St.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The 48th New York Infantry&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 48th New York Infantry was authorized by the War Department on July 24, 1861, and was recognized and numbered by New York on September 14, 1861. The regiment occupied Port Royal, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton after the Battle of Port Royal.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Among its many actions in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, the regiment was present at the Battle of Fort Wagner, S.C., July 18, 1863, where it lost 242 men killed, wounded, or missing. It was mustered out on September 1, 1865, in Raleigh, N.C.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Beaufort History Museum&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m., to 3 p.m., Saturday. Please call 843-525-8500 beforehand to confirm museum staff availability.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The museum, which was founded in 1939, has evolved to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District. It strives to manage and display artifacts and documents held by the City of Beaufort, telling the compelling stories of this area, from the early 16th century until modern times. For information on all the Museum events, visitBeaufortHistoryMuseum.com, or follow the Museum’s Facebook page.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort History Museum to mark 160th anniversary of Occupation of Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-to-mark-160th-anniversary-of-occupation-of-beaufort', '', '', '2021-12-01 16:01:06', '2021-12-01 21:01:06', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53839', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53841, 4, '2021-12-01 16:05:38', '2021-12-01 21:05:38', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Woman’s love of Beaufort redeemed</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love Beaufort, because of the people. My daughter and I had been planning for a grand wedding for the last year and a half. We wanted to shop local businesses and with excitement asked Annamaria at Beaufort Bakery and Cafe to help us create cupcakes for the special day.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We worked with Nancy at KC Mike\'s BBQ to cater the dinner for the garden wedding, and Laura at Laura’s Carolina Florist in Saint Helena Island was contacted to create all the bouquets and flowers for us. In addition Delger Waste, Carolina Weddings, and MXM productions were hired for their services at the wedding.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Almost all of the guests attending the wedding were from different states around the country, so I wanted to showcase the Beaufort community by putting together baskets that included a map of the area, a copy of The Island News paper, treats, and a welcome letter including a gift certificate to Kazoobie Kazoos in Beaufort.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The unthinkable happened the day before the wedding. The groom and his immediate family told us they tested positive for COVID-19. Devastated by the news, I started making calls to each of the businesses to let them know.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I could not believe the compassion each of the owners or representatives displayed when I told them the news. I expected each to tell me it was the day before the wedding and too late to cancel anything. However, every business that was scheduled to help either credited, refunded, or went above and beyond anything we could ask for when canceling the wedding.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While my daughter was devastated she knew this was just a bump in the road of a lifetime of love, and one day they will look back and laugh.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am writing this letter because I am so proud of my community and very thankful I live here! I want to thank each and every one of these business owners for changing the difficult calls into customers-for-life calls. I want everyone to love these businesses not only for the wonderful food, and services but also for how they treat their customers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Annamaria, I will be by next week for that wonderful pimento cheese sandwich, Nancy save me some of your famous mac ‘n’ cheese, Laura I will be calling you soon for more flower arrangements! Thank you Beaufort, each of our guests went back to their states knowing what a great community our family calls home!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>– Jodie Martinez and the Martinez Family, St. Helena Island</em><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><strong>Defending Dickson’s Op-Ed</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was most refreshing to find an article from a conservative included among your Voices last week, since the three regular contributors each week are all liberals and I had, in fact, come to believe they were on your payroll.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was also disturbing to read the letters to the editor this week. One writer suggests that Jim Dickson’s opinion and philosophy of government did not belong “in your paper – or in any paper widely read by the public.” He actually suggested that the public debate about “government-funded social programs is healthy,” yet suggests that Mr. Dickson’s opinion should not be heard!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another writer accuses Mr. Dickson of “fear-mongering, with quotes about socialism from A. Hitler, F. Castro, H. Chavez, and J. Stalin.” All of these were heads of a socialist government and their quotes were very insightful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then there’s the statement about the Social Security and Medicare programs being socialistic, with no mention that both programs were instigated and passed by the Democrats, with all sorts of promises as to how the money would be in a designated, tax-free fund to assure that we senior citizens would have a guaranteed income to survive when we retired. All promises were broken! And nobody mentioned that we paid into both Social Security and Medicare during our working years, as did our employers, and we continue to pay Medicare premiums out of our Social Security checks every month.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For yet another writer to suggest that “I guess ‘fiscal conservative’ means he doesn’t want to spend a dime to help someone else” is beyond insulting, in my opinion. 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(53914, 4, '2021-12-08 12:23:24', '2021-12-08 17:23:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The National Retail Federation estimates shoppers will spend an average of $998 on gifts this holiday season. So of course, it makes sense one family would spend half of that on a handgun for their 15-year-old son.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As I write this, James and Jennifer Crumbley are held on $500,000 bonds after being arrested for allegedly attempting to flee the country in the wake of their son, Ethan, being accused in a shooting attack on the high school he attended in Oxford, Mich.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Authorities believe James Crumbley bought the handgun for his son in a Black Friday sale at Acme Shooting Goods in Oxford. Ethan bragged about his “new beauty” in a social media post, followed the next day by Jennifer saying she and Ethan were testing out “his new Christmas present,” presumably at a local gun range.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When teachers discovered Ethan at school the following Monday researching types of ammunition, they left a voicemail and email for Jennifer Crumbley, who did not respond to them but texted her son, “Lol. I’m not mad at you. You have to learn not to get caught.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Tuesday, a teacher saw a drawing Ethan made of what appeared to be a shooting scene with the phrases, “The thoughts won’t stop. 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The gun lobby is so powerful, though, and our politicians are so in thrall to them that gun control is all but a lost cause at the national level.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What I\'m talking about is on a smaller scale. It’s about families and the lessons children take from what they see adults do and the things those adults prioritize. The things to which they assign value.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photographer Gabriele Galimberti recently won 2021’s World Press Photo Contest in the Portraits category with “The Ameriguns,” his look at our maddening obsession with stockpiling guns and ammunition. His book and photo essay portray some of the three percent of Americans who own more than half the guns in this country.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That’s not a typographical error.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2016, Harvard and Northwestern collaborated on a study of gun ownership that revealed a class of super-owners, who with an average 17 guns apiece, collectively owned 133 million of the 265 million guns sold at that time. Six years later, there are more than 390 million guns in our country, more than one per person for every American.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The super-owners Gamilberti photographed pose with their guns arranged like prized family possessions. Writer Albert Cox Delano marveled at the stashes accumulated by these “ammosexuals,” as he called them. He looked at the photos and speculated as to the weapons’ cost.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Based on online sales, Delano assigned prices of $350 for handguns, $650 for shotguns and hunting rifles, and $1,250 for assault rifles and submachine guns. His estimates range from $4,500 for an owner covered in suds with her tub lined with weapons to more than $82,000 for a woman displayed sitting in a private gun vault.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Delano writes, “I cannot stop thinking of the bucketloads [of] money they have spent just on the guns and accessories. … Then, I want you to picture what they could’ve done with the same amount of money. Not just college funds or home improvement. Think travels, investments, etc.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He compares “The Ameriguns” to other essays by Galimberti of items people viewed as part of their identities. The guns are no different, Delano writes. These owners aren’t just buying guns for safety’s sake. They are buying them as an extension of who they are and how they see themselves.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ethan’s words of worthlessness echo those uttered by others who waged gun warfare on schools. But for a couple days, at least, his parents made him feel he was worth at least the $500 they spent on his deadly new “beauty.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The ghosts of that Christmas present should haunt us all.&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. 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(53916, 4, '2021-12-08 12:26:18', '2021-12-08 17:26:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is Saturday, cold and crisp, and I read that our Secretary of State is just back from Africa. It seems that Antony Blinken was there because the Chinese are there — reminding one of the 1970s when the Russians were messing around in Africa and our eyes and interests were momentarily diverted to Congo and Angola.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Blinken’s trip coincides with a story in the Washington Post that centers on five African cities — Lagos, Kinshasa, Khartoum, Mombasa and Abidjan. The Post tells us that these five cities, and six others in Africa, may hold 1/3 of the earth’s population by 2100.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All of which takes me back to 1992, just after Bill Clinton’s inauguration, when I made my first trip to Africa. That trip began in the Ivory Coast — actually in the basement of Abidjan’s International airport where I was detained, interrogated and then released.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The abrupt release part was, of course, the best part because I went from a dark, hot, underground room to a posh French-run hotel. At the hotel I was taken to a swimming pool that came with topless French expats and obsequious servants who helped me recover with Johnny Walker Scotch. In many ways this uneven, incomprehensible introduction to Africa foreshadowed the rest of my time on the Continent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The next time I was in Abidjan the eastern part of the Ivory Coast was occupied by Libyan-backed rebels. I was with a group of five Americans who had been hired to make a film about the fighting.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When approached about this job, I dreamed of becoming a war correspondent in the tradition of Ernest Hemingway, Martha Gellhorn and Edward R Morrow. The reality was filming a succession of French educated, Saville Row-attired ministers who gave us commodity statistics — cocoa and peanut production — and insisted that the rebels would soon be defeated. But we were lodged at the Hotel Ivoire\' where Ukrainian mercenaries, then flying Sukhoi-25 jets in support of President Gbagbo’s infantry, told a different story.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today that war is over and Abidjan is a destination for millions of Africans who have left their homes in Niger, Mali and Senegal. They have fled the Sahel for several reasons — the relentless western movement of Saharan sand being one of those reasons — but all are lured by jobs and the possibility of owning a Renault, a television and sending something home to mother and their malnourished siblings.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are other Africans who use Abidjan as a point of departure for Europe. These young people — mostly young men—are willing to pay thousands of dollars to get themselves across the Sahara, the Mediterranean Sea and into Italy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a journey that usually ends in drowning, enslavement or death. Yet millions accept these long odds and take their chances on getting themselves a life that comes with basic guarantees provided by the European Union. And the European Union currently pays billions of dollars to a host of West African nations in order to stop those same European-bound Africans.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Washington Post quotes the UN as saying that most African immigration is not to Europe, rather it is into one of eleven African cities. The newspaper quotes various Ivorian officials who say that the 2.5 million West Africans who have made their way to Abidjan have had a positive impact on the country’s economy.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During my time in Abidjan there wasn’t any discussion about migration into Abidjan or into Europe. The focus in those days was the civil war and whether the insurgents were going to split the county in half. For our part we pestered the government about getting out of Abidjan — “How about a helicopter ride over the front?” But our requests were routinely denied. All of which frustrated our cinematographer, LeeAnn Kornegay, who wanted something more than “talking heads” in custom-tailored suits.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In desperation, we fled Abidjan driving south along the Atlantic Coast ending up in a small town. As we walked through this village we spotted a wedding and saw incredible color and heard actual laughter. We started filming (at a discrete distance) but the bride came over and invited us into the reception tent.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And it was here — amidst translated, champagne-enhanced conversation — where we found our story. A story about ordinary Ivorians who were living modest lives; and for the most part liking the life they were living; but determined to find music and dancing — a dollop of happiness — in a world awash in turmoil.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.c</em>om. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'People determined to find happiness in a world awash in turmoil', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'people-determined-to-find-happiness-in-a-world-awash-in-turmoil', '', '', '2021-12-08 12:26:18', '2021-12-08 17:26:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53916', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53918, 4, '2021-12-08 12:33:33', '2021-12-08 17:33:33', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>God’s general will is His Word and knowing the divine wisdom of His knowledge reveals who He is and what He demands from us. You see, no matter what we have been taught, abandoning our will to God is not an option for those who seek to be an overcomer for His glory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I sense a burden this week to talk about the danger of living however we want instead of obeying what God is saying. Jesus is quoted in Luke 22:42, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many fail to understand the Bible is not just a dialogue between real people who lived many years ago, but it is also a living revelation meant to speak to the heart of the listener today. The topic of the human will being surrendered to God is the foundation of the Christian life and yet there has never been a more unpopular subject. It’s not a secret that most people want all that God has, but rarely consider what God demands from us.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Though rarely mentioned, our carnal nature is so deceptive and rebellious that it’s common for people to believe that God is not paying attention to what we say or do. The few who become serious and take the time to fast and pray for discernment will discover the sobering truth that our depravity defends disobedience with denial.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our emotions couldn\'t care less if we are spiritually wandering out in left field wearing a blindfold as long as our will can remain in control of our decisions. Adam and Eve chose to live according to their ideas despite God’s warnings and sadly this rebellious attitude is alive and well today and can only be harnessed through continuous spiritual warfare.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many pray that God will have mercy on them, but invest little effort to be transformed by the renewing of their mind. We want Him to help us and deliver us from our problems, but often are not willing to lay down our will so that we can embrace His. We desire to live independently while proclaiming to be a Christian but fail to comprehend we cannot manage both successfully.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Matthew 6:24 Jesus plainly said, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” A master is anything that enslaves us and when it comes to worldly adoration He uses money as an example of anything that we love more than God.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Christ in Luke 6:24 relays a sobering statement about those who refuse to listen to His voice or live by His demands and yet still call Him their Lord. I passed someone on the side of the road yesterday holding a sign that said, “Jesus wants to be your Savior and your Lord.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each child of God has been called to do many things and has a unique role to play in His Kingdom. Our gifts, talents, anointing, and personalities are all different and He desires to use each one to accomplish His perfect plan. With those who are born again, life has been drastically changed because we are now building from a brand new spiritual blueprint. The plans and desires that we had in our old life may not look anything like what God has chosen for us to do now.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Christian’s call has certain responsibilities and for the rest of our days it is up to us to discover what they mean and how to accomplish them. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God which means we must operate in His strength and attitude for His plans to be successful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those who attempt to compromise by combining their will with God’s will or to allow denial to lead them into a seemingly innocent rebellion will discover that no matter how excited or diligent they are to execute their goals, things never seem to pan out. Even if they forcefully push them through until they are exhausted from their labors, they are left empty and extremely dissatisfied. Why? Because they have yet to learn that God does not accept or bless our sacrificial offerings if they are given on our terms.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Until we remove ourselves from our throne of control, we have not truly yielded our will to Him.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Learn more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Nevertheless, not my will but thine be done', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'nevertheless-not-my-will-but-thine-be-done', '', '', '2021-12-08 12:33:33', '2021-12-08 17:33:33', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53918', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53920, 4, '2021-12-08 12:35:19', '2021-12-08 17:35:19', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Nov. 23 edition of The Island News’ included my column on the VA’s Community Care Program entitled Veterans have a choice: Civilian provider or the local VA medical facility. That article covered almost everything a veteran, veteran’s family, and veteran’s caregiver needs to know about the Mission Act and the VA’s Community Care Program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can find that article at https://bit.ly/3Dxf52X. The article provided readers with links to learn more about The Mission Act, the Community Care program, VA social work, how to find a civilian health care provider that is in the VA’s Community Care Network, how to find the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) online phone directory, copayments, health insurance, billing, payments, financial hardship and emergency care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Nov. 23 article and previous articles on Veterans Benefits have stressed:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The importance of requesting authority (a consult) from the veteran’s Primary or Specialty Care Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant before requesting the VA to schedule or before the veteran schedules an appointment with a civilian Community Care Provider).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for every eligible veteran to enroll in VA health care, find out who their Primary Care Physician is, and see (in-person or virtually) their Primary Care Physician, at least once a year — even if you use Medicare, Tricare, or other forms of insurance for health care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The need for each Veteran to know who their Social Worker (VA expert in Community Care) is and how to reach that VA key health care resource.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Call 800-698-2411 and select Option 1, then Option 3 or visit your closet VA Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient Clinic to verify your eligibility for VA urgent care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because this author, with the help of our local VA Medical Center’s Public Affairs Office (PAO), was able to interview the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJVAHCS) Chief of Community Care, Quana Singleton, on Thursday, Dec. 2, this article provides more information on the RHJVAHCS Community Care (CC) Program.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Community Care&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>phone number</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The RHJVAHCS Community Care Phone Number is listed in the Medical Center’s online phone directory under the directory’s “C” Section. The CC number is 843-789-6500. All calls are filtered and processed by the Specialty Care Office (Appointment Call Center).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veteran patients are given direct numbers via mail to contact their personal Community Care scheduler. The VA’s National (Central) CC phone number is 877-881-7618. By the way, when you call 843-789-6500, the person answering the call will announce you have reached Specialty Care Scheduling, which is also frequently called the Appointment Call Center. Don’t be alarmed or believe that you may have reached the wrong office, because Specialty Care Scheduling does handle all Community Care phone calls.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Community Care workload is 5,000 referrals</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently the RHJVAHCS CC Office is serving approximately 5,000 referrals (veterans) through the VA Community Care Program. The CC Office receives about 100 referrals per day. Because the RHJVHCS is a five-star medical center and is rated in the top 10 percent of all public and private hospitals in the USA for quality of care, customer satisfaction, and other medical care standards, less than five per-cent of the veterans using VA health care in the Low Country of S.C., and Ga., use Community Care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Community Care workforce and process</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The RHJVAHCS Community Care (CC) Department has 103 employees, and each of those employees are highly trained in the Community Care Program. The VA employees in the CC office are Community Care Advanced Medical Support Assistants. When your VA Physician sends a referral (consult) to CC, the referral is reviewed by a CC Registered Nurse, who sends the referral to one of the Community Care Advanced Medical Support Assistants (CCAMSA). The CCAMSA will obtain the veteran’s civilian vendor (doctor) preference and then schedule the appointment.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Community Care letter of authorization</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the CC Office receives the referral and confirms the veteran is eligible for care in the community (by a civilian provider), the CCAMSA sends a letter to the veteran with the authorization number and instructions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>RHJVAHCS Community Care office hours of operation</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All CC Office business is conducted by phone, email, and U.S. Mail. Due to COVID, the office location, security, and heavy workload, Veterans are not allowed to visit the CC Office.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Approved network of community care providers</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Veterans can find a civilian health care provider that is in the VA’s Community Care Network at https://www.va.gov/find-locations/. If there is a specific community provider a veteran wants to see that is not in the VA’s Community Care Network, the VA nay be able to add them to its network. In some cases, a VA staff member will work with the veteran to find other options when:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A community provider cannot be found that meets the veteran’s health care needs.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A community provider was, but no longer is part of the VA’s CC network.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An existing community provider is no longer available.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In summary, to find out more about CC referrals, authorizations, appointment scheduling, or care coordination, contact your Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System’s Community Care staff at 843-789-6500. Your Primary Care Physician, Physicians’ Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP) and your assigned social worker can also answer questions about Community Care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Island News and the author of this article wish to thank the RHJVAHCS PAO Team, especially Will Brugge, and the Chief of the CC Department, Quana Singleton, for allowing us to interview them and learn more about Community Care.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Larry Dandridge is a retired Lt. Col. In the U.S. Army. He is a Vietnam War era wounded warrior, a combat and 100 percent disabled veteran, a former Infantryman, former Warrant Officer and pilot. Dandridge is also a past Veterans Service Officer, and a current volunteer Patient Adviser, CEO Advisory Council Member, and Patient and Family Advisory Committee Member at the RHJ VA Medical Center, as well as a published author and free-lance writer. He can be reached at LDandridge@</em>earthlink.net.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'More on VA community health care and getting permission to use a civilian health provider', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'more-on-va-community-health-care-and-getting-permission-to-use-a-civilian-health-provider', '', '', '2021-12-08 12:35:20', '2021-12-08 17:35:20', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53920', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53924, 4, '2021-12-08 12:59:23', '2021-12-08 17:59:23', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BOYS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gillison, Warriors rally past Dolphins with big fourth quarter</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>JaShawn Gillison put up 16 points, and Whale Branch’s defense dominated down the stretch Friday to top Battery Creek on the road, 48-36.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a back-and-forth affair in the first half, as the Lowco rivals finished the first quarter tied at 10 before going into the locker rooms knotted at 22 points apiece. Battery Creek took control in the third quarter with a 34-31 advantage, but the Warriors rallied behind a stellar defensive effort, allowing just two points in the final eight minutes to pull out the 48-36 victory.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Antoine Singleton added 12 points for the Warriors, and Quaeshawn Fields tallied six. Noah Northway led the Dolphins with 13 points, and William White scored 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Warriors opened the season with a solid road win Tuesday, topping Estill 57-50.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Singleton turned in a terrific performance to start his senior year, scoring 19 points to lead the Warriors. Keith Chisholm put up 13 points, and Quintillian Fields added 10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eagles still finding legs, fall to Green Wave</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High’s boys couldn’t hold down a solid Summerville offense Saturday, falling 64-43 on the road.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After competing on Thursday in the SCHSL 4A football state championship, the Dennison brothers took their stellar athleticism from the gridiron to the basketball court. James Dennison led the Eagles with a strong 20-point effort, while brother Michael added eight points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even without nearly half its roster and the entire starting lineup, Beaufort fought to the finish in a 46-44 loss to visiting Military Magnet to open the season Wednesday. The Eagles got off to a strong start and led 28-21 at halftime after holding Military Magnet to four points in the second quarter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The visiting Eagles clawed back within one going to the fourth quarter, but the home Eagles widened the margin to 42-38 on a 3-pointer from Joseph Combs. Military Magnet surged ahead with a 5-0 spurt, but Arthur Singleton put Beaufort back on top 44-43 with a pair of free throws.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort couldn’t cash in down the stretch, though, and Geraldo Washington gave Military Magnet the lead with a bucket and added a free throw to help seal it.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Combs led Beaufort with 13 points, while Davis Willis collected nine points and six rebounds, and Singleton scored eight points.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA knocks off Bobcats on road</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy boys basketball picked up an impressive win over a public school opponent Thursday night, winning 52-42 at Bluffton.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Freshman Amarion Wilson led a terrific team effort for the Eagles with 16 points and seven rebounds, and guards Braydon Dineen and Zeke Gonzalez both scored in double digits and made big contributions throughout the box score.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles got off to a slow start on the road, managing only four points in the first quarter to dig an eight-point hole, but they locked down on defense over the next two quarters, surging to a 21-20 halftime lead and widening the margin to eight points entering the fourth before holding off the Bobcats down the stretch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson was 6-of-11 from the field in another strong showing in the post, while Dineen scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting — including 3-of-4 from 3-point range — and was active on defense with three steals and five deflections. Zeke Gonzalez scored 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting to go with six assists, five rebounds, three steals, and four deflections, and Sully Gay had a tough shooting night but scraped out nine points along with 10 boards, three assists, two steals, and three deflections.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BA held the Bobcats to 23.5 percent shooting, including 7-of-29 from 3-point range.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Our goal every day is to be the hardest playing team on the court,” BA coach Nick Field said. “We don’t expect to win, we expect to deserve to win.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jaylin Linder led the Bobcats with 19 points, five rebounds, two steals, and four deflections. Nick Yanez added nine points, five boards, and five assists.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA blasts Crown, Royal Live Oaks</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort Academy’s boys tuned up for a showdown with Hilton Head High with another lopsided victory Monday, routing visiting Royal Live Oaks Academy 81-18.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles ran out to a 24-2 lead after one quarter and extended it to 49-7 at halftime before coasting to the finish with the reserves on the floor. BA shot 52.1 percent from the floor and locked down on defense, holding the Royal Knights to 26.7 percent shooting and scoring 53 points off 40 turnovers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sully Gay found his shot, going 6-for-9 for 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds in 16 minutes to lead BA, while Jaxen Porter added 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Gavin Midyette contributed 11 points, Timmy Horgan had nine points and three steals, and Brandon Trapp collected six points, five rebounds, six assists, and four steals for the Eagles.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On Saturday, the Eagles pulled their starters after the first quarter and gave everyone plenty of playing time but still ran away with a 93-7 win over visiting Crown Leadership Academy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Eagles raced out to a 35-1 lead after one quarter, and the second unit extended the lead to 64-1 at halftime. Crown didn’t manage a field goal until hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, finishing the night 2-for-39 from the field. BA scored 50 points off 37 Crown turnovers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reserves Porter and Gideon Watkins led the way for BA with 16 points each, while Porter added 13 rebounds, five steals, and three assists, and Watkins snagged six boards. Braydon Dineen scored 15 points to go with three rebounds, three assists, and five steals in one quarter of play, and Gay contributed eight points, five boards, two steals, and two assists in the first quarter.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Devin Fripp and Devonte Green also scored eight points each, and Green added five rebounds and three steals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bucs hold off late flurry from Mighty Lions for road win</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bridges Prep boys basketball held off a furious fourth-quarter charge from Holy Trinity to pick up a 39-35 road win Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Buccaneers dominated on defense for most of the night and led 22-9 at halftime and 28-11 through three quarters, but the Mighty Lions erupted for 24 points in the fourth quarter to narrow the gap before falling short.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Damien Bee scored 11 points to go along with five assists and five steals for Bridges, while Tony Jones added four points and 10 boards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Levi Dyer scored 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting with nine rebounds and two blocks to lead Holy Trinity, and Houston Wilson added 10 points and six rebounds.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Dyer’s big night fuels Mighty Lions to first win</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Levi Dyer poured in 30 points as Holy Trinity boys basketball picked up its first win of the season Tuesday with a 45-30 home win over Step of Faith Academy.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Mighty Lions leaned on a strong defense to hold the visitors to single digits in every quarter, racing out to a 29-15 halftime advantage and holding onto a comfortable lead the rest of the way.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dyer was locked in all night, shooting 13-of-20 from the floor and knocking down a 3-pointer and 3 of 4 free throws. The junior also snagged nine rebounds, blocked three shots, and contributed two of the Mighty Lions’ nine steals.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Michael Andrade added 10 points, eight boards, five assists, and three steals in an excellent all-around showing.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>GIRLS</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>BA rips past Royal Live Oaks</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With a tough matchup with Hilton Head High looming a day later, Beaufort Academy’s girls didn’t get much of a test Monday, routing Royal Live Oaks Academy 67-2 at home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kamirah Freeman and Mike’ala Washington each had 14 points to lead the Eagles, while Aubrey Gogol finished with 10, and Tahleea Heyward added nine.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Coolers get hot to lead Mighty Lions to lopsided win</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity girls basketball cruised to a 53-15 home win over crosstown opponent Bridges Prep on Friday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Mighty Lions played stifling defense all night, holding the Buccaneers in single digits in each quarter and leading 30-6 at halftime.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Lele Cooler scored 16 points to lead the Mighty Lions, while Lilly Cooler added nine points and eight rebounds. Mary Bozard had nine points, three assists, and four steals, Selah McGrew had seven points and nine rebounds, and Eliza Gaillard contributed six points and nine boards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gaillard’s double-double leads HT to big win</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holy Trinity girls basketball breezed to an easy home win Tuesday, beating Step of Faith 41-10.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eliza Gaillard led a balanced offensive output for the Mighty Lions with 11 points and snagged 10 rebounds in an outstanding effort. 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(53926, 4, '2021-12-08 13:02:17', '2021-12-08 18:02:17', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whale Branch’s Joseph Hicks and Xavier Chaplin and Beaufort High’s Alvin Wilson were among seven Lowcountry standouts selected to the 2021 South Carolina Football Coaches Association All-State first team on Monday.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hicks delivered a monster year in the backfield for Whale Branch, racking up 1,129 yards and 19 touchdowns. The senior back was the catalyst of the Warriors’ high-powered offense and showcased his stellar power and elusiveness with a whopping 11.64 yards per carry. Hicks’ speed and strength was also on display for Jerry Hatcher’s defense, adding 47 tackles with 10 stops behind the line of scrimmage, one sack, and two interceptions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53883,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/08202021-Whale-Branch-football-2-1170.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/08202021-Whale-Branch-football-2-1170-1024x758.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53883\"/></a><figcaption>Whale Branch defensive tackle Xavier Chaplin drags down a Calhoun County ball carrier early in the season. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Hicks’ dominant season may not have been possible if it wasn’t for the outstanding blocking from Chaplin. After committing to Virginia Tech in the summer, Chaplin showed out on both sides of the ball this season, paving the way for a dominant run game while making 52 tackles including 11 stops for loss. His phenomenal motor and strength on the line made a major difference on the defensive side, punishing opposing quarterbacks with five sacks on the year.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A phenom on the defensive line for Beaufort High, Wilson helped lead the Eagles to a 2021 Lower State Championship. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior was a monster in the trenches for Bryce Lybrand’s group, feasting all season long with 80 tackles and a Lowco-leading 28 tackles for loss. Wilson had a knack for making game-changing plays, picking up 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries alongside 19 quarterback pressures. His power and determination on the line helped stuff the run and force mistakes in the passing game as the Eagles soared to the state championship game for the first time since 2007.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53900,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10012021-HHHS-@-BHS-football-2-1105.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10012021-HHHS-@-BHS-football-2-1105-1024x802.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53900\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort’s Alvin Wilson overpowers Hilton Head Island quarterback Jaylen Sneed in the Eagles’ 38-14 win in October. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High quarterback Tyler Haley and defensive lineman Eamon Smalls were named to the honorable-mention team.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other Beaufort County players honored on their classifications’ first teams were May River’s Garvin Douglas and Jaeon Allen, Hilton Head High’s Jaylen Sneed and Bluffton’s Camauri Simmons.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Wilson, Hicks, Chaplin named to All-State football team', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wilson-hicks-chaplin-named-to-all-state-football-team', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:02:18', '2021-12-08 18:02:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53926', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53928, 4, '2021-12-08 13:35:06', '2021-12-08 18:35:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Brackin Lambert&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Kiara Wilson embraced her teammates as the clock read zeroes, and Battery Creek overcame a late deficit to defeat crosstown rival Whale Branch, 36-32, on Friday night at the Palace.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wilson put together a stellar performance, posting 17 points to go along with nine boards and four steals. Sophia Felix put together a second strong outing in a row with eight points, three steals, two assists and a block. Ashante Shaw couldn’t be stopped on the boards racking up a game-high 17 rebounds for the Dolphins.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Dolphins started off strong as Felix swiped an attempted pass from Kynew Barnwell and laid it in for the game’s first basket. Wilson put up back-to-back jumpers pushing Creek’s lead to six early. Barnwell added to WB’s score by connecting on a couple of 8-footers to cut the lead to two, but Creek found its groove again as the quarter ended.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The scoring was scarce during the opening minutes of the second frame, but Barnwell drove through the Dolphin defense to tie it up at 13. The Warriors outscored the Dolphins 13-3 during the second quarter and went into the half up 10.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Battery Creek came out of the break on fire as Kiara put up a quarter-high eight points and the Dolphins defense was lights out, only allowing the Warrior four points the entire frame. Creek’s defense continued its strong showing in the fourth stanza only allowing the Warriors three points through the first seven plus minutes.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Barnwell fouled Wilson with only six seconds left and she knocked down one of two from the charity stripe. After the Warriors picked up the board and heaved it in, Shaw picked up the loose ball to secure the win. Barnwell scored 15 points to lead the Warriors.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Wilson, Dolphins lock down on D to top Warriors', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'wilson-dolphins-lock-down-on-d-to-top-warriors', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:35:07', '2021-12-08 18:35:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53928', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53930, 4, '2021-12-08 13:36:22', '2021-12-08 18:36:22', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During a short-course (25) meters state championship meet in North Charleston this past weekend, four Lowcountry (LOCO) Masters swimmers set two South Carolina relay (freestyle and medley) records as well as 17 individual records.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The relays were 320s, meaning that the average age of the four swimmers was over 80 years old. Both relays will be highly ranked nationally as well.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Members of these relays are Barbara Eisele (Greenwood), Susan Korsedal (Sun City), Bob Colyer (Bluffton) and Pete Palmer (Beaufort).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The foursome also set 17 individual state records:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Eisele (age 91) </strong>– 50 &amp; 100 freestyle, 50 &amp; 100 backstroke, 50 &amp; 100 breaststroke and the 100 individual medley (all four strokes).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Korsedal (70) </strong>– 50 &amp; 100 Freestyle, and 50, 100 &amp; 200 Backstroke.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Bob Colyer (83) </strong>– Set a new state record in the 50 Breaststroke.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pete Palmer (86) </strong>– 200 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke and 50 &amp; 100 Breaststroke.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', '2 SC relay, 17 individual records set by 4 LOCO swimmers', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2-sc-relay-17-individual-records-set-by-4-loco-swimmers', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:36:23', '2021-12-08 18:36:23', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53930', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53932, 4, '2021-12-08 13:37:45', '2021-12-08 18:37:45', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Under a gorgeous Hardeeville sky, the nation’s best distance runners delivered a dazzling show Sunday morning as the 2021 USATF National Championships for the Half-Marathon were held at Sergeant Jasper Park as part of the Mortgage Network Road Races.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a memorable day for several national stars, but the Lowcountry’s own teenage sensation also found himself in the spotlight. Beaufort High School eighth-grader Gavin Moore impressed on the country’s biggest stage, running a sensational 1:17:48 in the men’s sub-elite race.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With a large cheering section including teammates Nash Mills and Charlie Bennett, the SCHSL 4A top-20 finisher continued to show his prowess against strong competition, placing ninth alongside 18 top adult runners and improving his time by nearly four minutes from last year’s race.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“He’s just a real up-and-comer, and hopefully he can stay with it,” race director Kimball said. “As an eighth-grader fishing in the top 20 in cross country against high school competition, he’s going to be a real champion down the road.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heralded as the best American field since the 2020 United States Olympic Marathon Trials, the event drew 40 women and 49 men for a chance at a purse of $40,000 and a spot on the national team for the 2022 World Championships in China.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keira D’Amato (1:07:55) dominated the women’s race en route to a new championship record, and Conner Mantz (1:00:55) rallied from behind to capture the men’s race in his professional debut.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“It was everything we could have asked for,” Kimball said. “Fast, quick times, it was just really incredible, and we’re super stoked about this.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Omer Abdulrahman (1:08.44) took the men’s sub-elite crown, while Kaitlyn Peale (1:17.07) won the women’s division.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort’s Moore runs with elite in Hardeeville', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-moore-runs-with-elite-in-hardeeville', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:37:46', '2021-12-08 18:37:46', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53932', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(53934, 4, '2021-12-08 13:42:58', '2021-12-08 18:42:58', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>By Wes Kerr</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>LowcoSports.com</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>COLUMBIA — After the final seconds ticked off Thursday night at Benedict College, Bryce Lybrand embraced his former mentor at midfield. Then, with tears in his eyes, he addressed his team with a simple message: He loves them and he couldn’t be prouder.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was an inspiring effort from a phenomenal Beaufort High team, but the Eagles were no match for DeVonte Holloman’s South Pointe Stallions.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Zay McCrorey threw for 344 yards with two rushing touchdowns, and the South Pointe defense stifled a dynamic Beaufort High attack to blitz the Eagles 41-7 in the 2021 SCHSL Class 4A State Championship game. The Stallions captured their seventh title since the school opened in 2005 and denied the Eagles’ quest for their first crown since 1945.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“They were a better football team than we were,” Lybrand said. “They beat us and they earned it, and they did a great job.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53895,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12022021-4A-Football-Championship-4-3942.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12022021-4A-Football-Championship-4-3942-1024x703.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53895\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort’s James Dennison unleashes a pass while lineman Brandon Williams provides some protection during the 4A State Championship game Thursday night in Columbia. The Eagles lost 41-7.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After an impressive stop on defense to open the night, McCrorey and South Pointe’s explosive tandem struck quickly. The Stallion quarterback dialed up Damari Kendrick for a 45-yard completion over the top before Caleb Sims punched in a 4-yard touchdown run. Beaufort threatened in its second drive with an 18-yard Amariee Morris burst to the outside, but South Pointe’s stout defense stuffed quarterback Tyler Haley on a third down inside Stallion territory. Lybrand looked to catch the punt return team off guard with a fake, but James Dennison’s surprise pass fell incomplete.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It didn’t take long for the Stallions to march back to the red zone, as McCrorey hit his favorite target Waymond Jenerette for a 33-yard gain. The Eagles thought they had the Stallions stopped after a Dennison sack, but kicker Chip Distastio was interfered with on his field goal attempt as the yellow flags came out. It was a missed opportunity for a group that needed a break, and the surging Stallions cashed in on the next play. Jaquan Thompson took the handoff from his quarterback, and weaved his way into the end zone from four yards out for a 14-0 lead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s hard-nosed defense was doing its best to keep the Eagles within striking distance, but Haley and company couldn’t string together a drive against a hungry South Pointe front. Meanwhile, the Stallion offense came up aces in every big moment and found some magic on a third-and-25 to build its commanding lead. After a holding call pushed South Pointe back, McCrorey sizzled a dime to Kendrick for a first down before taking it across the goal line himself for a 1-yard score.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Stallions’ defense fed off McCrorey’s heroics, as Kendrick tracked down a wayward Haley pass to give the ball right back to the senior signal-caller. Holloman knew the importance of scoring right before the half, and his team was knocking on the door after some more brilliance from his quarterback. A weary Beaufort defense stood tall, as McLeod Reichel wrapped up McCrorey on an outside run as the clock hit quadruple zeroes.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53869,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12022021-4A-Football-Championship-9-6140.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12022021-4A-Football-Championship-9-6140-1024x708.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53869\"/></a><figcaption>Beaufort’s Tyler Haley (12) shares an embrace with South Pointe Head Coach DeVonte Holloman after the Eagles lost 41-7 on Thursday. Holloman was formerly head coach of Beaufort High School.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But just as the Eagles were ready to bolt back to the locker room with momentum on their side, the officials overruled the scoreboard and added three seconds back onto the clock. With McCrorey banged up on the play, Holloman turned to Jenerette for a chance to bury his opponents. The senior delivered, slinging a pass into the arms of Armendiz Huskey to break the hearts of Beaufort’s supporters and surge into halftime with a 28-0 lead.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort’s defense needed a big play to spark a comeback effort, and Eamon Smalls got it started on the second snap from scrimmage. The 300-pound lineman punched the ball away from Lavaris Copley, and Colton Phares snatched the fumble to give the Eagle faithful some hope. But the door was promptly shut. Zyrin Odom was pummeled on a trick play for an 11-yard loss before a pair of incompletions stymied the Beaufort drive.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Despite a stellar Eagle defensive effort with a pair of fourth-down stops, Haley couldn’t find a way to solve a dazzling South Pointe secondary. The night continued to spiral for the Lower State champs, as Morris and Haley both hobbled off the field down the stretch as their outstanding Beaufort careers came to an end.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“All these seniors mean a ton,” Lybrand said. “They just never quit, they believed in something when there wasn’t a whole lot to believe in. They just said, hey, we think we can do something special. You have them for four years, and it’s hard to imagine a time without them. They’ve been so special and played so hard and have done it the right way.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It was a dominant performance on both sides for the Stallions in the final quarter, as Thompson and McCrorey both found the end zone again while a swarming defense forced two more turnovers. With a glimpse of Beaufort High’s future on the field in the final minutes, Samari Bonds led a terrific drive to break the shutout, completing a pass to Kacy Fields before Caleb Ulmer raced past a swarm of defenders for a memorable 35-yard touchdown.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But the night belonged to Holloman and the Stallions, who ran out the rest of the clock to claim the state title for an incredible seventh time.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":53896,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12022021-4A-Football-Championship-3-4021.jpeg\"><img src=\"https://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12022021-4A-Football-Championship-3-4021-1024x993.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53896\"/></a><figcaption>Bryce Lybrand, head coach of the Beaufort High School Eagles, voices his disapproval of a string of unfavorable calls to the officials during the 4A State Championship game Thursday night in Columbia.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>McCrorey delivered a legendary performance under center for South Pointe, throwing for 344 yards while adding 64 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Sims rushed for 64 yards with two scores, and Thompson added 58 yards and crossed the end zone twice. Kendrick caught six passes for 169 yards, and Jenerette was sensational with four highlight-reel grabs for 107 yards.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ulmer led the Eagle offense with a terrific display late, rushing for 95 yards and Beaufort’s lone score of the night. Phares was relentless on the defensive side, leading all players with 16 tackles. Dennison racked up 10 tackles including three behind the line of scrimmage with one sack, and Smalls added nine tackles. Daryl DePass shined in the Eagle secondary, breaking up numerous passes and blanketing Jenerette with excellent coverage even when the record-breaking receiver was able to make the catch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After Holloman handed Lybrand the reins in 2019 before departing for home and South Pointe, he challenged his friend to be himself and build the program in his own way. Three seasons later, Lybrand has exceeded all expectations and given his team, his school, and his community so much to be proud of.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“You just see how far they have come,” Lybrand said. “We were 0-5 in Year 1, it was rough, and these kids had to deal with a lot of adversity. And they stuck with it. I feel like we’ve got our program on the right foundation and headed in the right direction. It’s hard to see the good things through the bad, but I know I’m proud of them, and I hope they know I’m proud of them.”</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Holloman, Stallions blitz Beaufort for 7th state title since 2005', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'holloman-stallions-blitz-beaufort-for-7th-state-title-since-2005', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:42:59', '2021-12-08 18:42:59', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53936, 4, '2021-12-08 13:44:16', '2021-12-08 18:44:16', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with S.C. State University 1890 Research &amp; Extension Program, is now accepting applications for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. Selected scholars are awarded full tuition and fees. The scholarship also covers books, room and board.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The USDA 1890 national scholars program is a great opportunity for students to advance their careers in the agricultural fields,” Vice President and Executive Director of 1890 Research and Extension Louis Whitesides said. “The agricultural industry plays a major role in the United States, as it accounts for nearly 22 million jobs. We want to position our students to be in the forefront in their respective fields, leading and taking agriculture to a new level.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High-school seniors entering their freshmen year of college, rising college sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students majoring in the following degree programs are eligible to apply: Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Management, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Family and Consumer Science, Finance Management, Food and Nutrition, Food Science/Technology, Marketing and Non-medical Biology.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High school applicants’ requirements are:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>GPA of 3.0 or higher;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A minimum ACT score of 21;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An SAT score of 1080 (combined verbal/math score of 1,080 or more on the SAT); and&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Must be accepted to an 1890 institution.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>College applicants’ requirements are a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply and major in one of the listed degree programs offered at S.C. State University.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“The USDA 1890 Scholars program is an excellent opportunity for students who are seeking a degree and career in the agriculture field. The scholarship can have a major impact on a student’s education and career because the program pays the student’s tuition, fees, meals and housing for up to four years,” USDA 1890 program liaison Travis Johnson said.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Selected students are required to intern with the sponsoring agency each summer. After graduation, the student is converted to a full-time employee if he or she successfully completes the required academic and summer work requirements of the program, noted Johnson.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The scholarship program established between USDA and 1890 institutions aims to increase the number of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences and other ag-related disciplines among 1890 schools.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High school students should complete the 2022 high school application at 1890.info/3roEr0j, and college students should complete the 2022 college application at 1890.info/3FZr2Qq, by Jan. 31, 2022. Completed applications must be postmarked and mailed by the deadline to SC State University, 300 College Street NE, Orangeburg, S.C. 29117.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information or to receive help in applying to the 1890 UDSA scholarship, contact Travis Johnson, USDA 1890 program liaison at 202-596-4442 or travis.johnson@usda.gov, or visit www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890NationalScholars.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'USDA 1890 Scholars Program accepting applications', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'usda-1890-scholars-program-accepting-applications', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:44:17', '2021-12-08 18:44:17', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53938, 4, '2021-12-08 13:46:01', '2021-12-08 18:46:01', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort High School’s Emmett O’Brien has earned yet another prestigious academic accolade.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced December 1 that two South Carolina high school students – O’Brien and J. L. Mann’s Aditya Bhatt (Greenville County) – have been selected as delegates to the 60th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 5-10, 2022. Each delegate will receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I commend Aditya and Emmett for their outstanding achievement during the rigorous and extremely competitive nomination process for the United States Senate Youth Program,” Spearman said. “They represent the very best of our students in South Carolina and I congratulate these two young leaders for receiving this prestigious honor.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each year this extremely competitive merit-based p r o g r a m brings 104 of the most outstanding high school students — two from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity — to Washington, D.C., for an intensive week-long study of the federal government. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as participate in meetings with the president and a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the student delegates attending Washington Week, the Hearst Foundation will provide each of the 104 student delegates with a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship with encouragement to continue their educational coursework in government, history and public affairs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Emmett O’Brien, son of Elizabeth and Joe O’Brien of Beaufort, is a senior at Beaufort High and serves as the Senior Class President. A publicist for the French National Honor Society, Emmett O’Brien was selected as one of two senators to represent South Carolina at American Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“I became acquainted with Mr. Emmett O’Brien during the 2018-2019 Academic Year as a self-motivated and very intelligent young man with outstanding academic abilities and noteworthy leadership,” Beaufort High School Principal Charity Summers said. “I was immediately impressed with him as a freshman. He has served as an executive leader in the Beaufort High School Student Council for the past four years. He is a confident, ambitious, compassionate, resourceful and insightful leader. He is a visionary leader who is well respected among his peers.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Emmett doesn’t mind doing the hard work and he inspires others to join his efforts. He is an asset to both the internal and external Beaufort High School Community. This honor is well deserved.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aditya Bhatt, son of Sunita and Hemang Bhatt of Greenville, is a senior at J. L. Mann. Aditya Bhatt is involved in Speech and Debate, Youth in Government, and also is a member of the varsity tennis team.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“We are so proud of Aditya and his selection to represent South Carolina for the United States Senate Youth Program,” J. L. Mann High School Principal Charles Mayfield said. “We are proud not only for his numerous academic accomplishments, but for his character and leadership. Aditya pursues learning with enthusiasm, builds relationships founded on respect and community, and provides leadership with integrity. Quite simply, Aditya exemplifies all the best in our students and is deserving of this honor.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The USSYP was created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962 and has been sponsored by the U.S. Senate and fully funded by the Hearst Foundation since its inception. The program was established to “to increase young Americans’ understanding of the interrelationships of the three branches of government, the caliber and responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and the vital importance of democratic decision making not only for America, but for people around the world.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https://ussenateyouth.org/\">https://ussenateyouth.org/</a> for more information on the United States Senate Youth Program. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Beaufort’s Emmett O’Brien selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'beauforts-emmett-obrien-selected-for-u-s-senate-youth-program', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:46:02', '2021-12-08 18:46:02', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53938', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53940, 4, '2021-12-08 13:47:18', '2021-12-08 18:47:18', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>From staff reports&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beaufort County Solid Waste &amp; Recycle held an art contest in recognition of America Recycles Day and have announced that Beaufort Elementary School 5th grader Vivian Dang is the winner.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Her winning design will be displayed on a billboard in Beaufort County and will help promote the three Rs of recycling: reduce, reuse and recycle.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The contest was open to students of Beaufort County Schools, Grades 2 through 8. Students were asked to submit artwork that displayed a clear message to recycle in Beaufort County. Other entries can be found at https:// bit.ly/3Ez1VDG.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>SC DHEC established a goal to reach a 40 percent recycle rate by 2020. As of 2020 the rate was 25.5 percent. We encourage residents and visitors of Beaufort County to know the facts and recycle correctly.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information, visit Solid Waste &amp; Recycle at https://bit.ly/335J7hI or contact the Recycling Coordinator Victoria Hoffman at victoria.hoffman@bcgov. net.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Funding for the billboard was provided by a grant through SC DHEC.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'America Recycles Day art contest winner named', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'america-recycles-day-art-contest-winner-named', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:47:18', '2021-12-08 18:47:18', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53940', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53942, 4, '2021-12-08 13:49:21', '2021-12-08 18:49:21', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, defines volunteers as “people who do unpaid work through or for an organization.”&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In Beaufort County, the opportunity to do volunteer work begins at an early age, with many high school organizations geared towards helping others. Comparatively, teenagers in the Labor Statistics study had a relatively low volunteer rate, perhaps a disturbing trend for those who work to direct their efforts.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Usually, the motivation of doing “good things” is enough for many people to do volunteer work. Getting the right people doing the right tasks is also essential. Volunteers wouldn\'t offer to help an organization if they weren\'t enthusiastic, and their enthusiasm can be overwhelming to a non-profit agency, Good volunteer management by a not-for-profit organization is knowing how to use what you’ve got. It makes for a beneficial experience for all involved.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no doubt that doing volunteer work can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience and is open to anyone willing and able. But no matter what your age, there are some important things to keep in mind when deciding to get involved in volunteer work.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>1. Research the causes and issues that are important to you.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if you have an interest in protecting the environment, help out during the Beach Sweep, when volunteers comb the local beaches for litter. If your cause is ending world hunger, start locally at a food bank or helping deliver meals to the homebound.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>2. Use your skills wisely.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\'re not mechanically inclined, don\'t volunteer to shingle a roof for a Habitat for Humanity house. If your stomach turns at the sight of blood, don\'t volunteer at the hospital. Even small contributions with something you\'re good at can help, like a former finance worker who now helps count the church offering from Sunday services. Simply do what you do best. However, if you have a disability that limits you physically, find out what else you can do to help, like volunteering to read to children for a literacy program.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3. Learn something new.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This may seem like a paradox to \"using your skills wisely,\" but you can incorporate something you may already be good at with something you\'d like to learn more about—a perfect opportunity for young people and retirees. If you\'re good with children, consider helping out at CAPA, perhaps at their local shelter. If you worked in the medical field, volunteer your time to a hospice care center, a completely different form of medicine. If you\'ve always had an affinity for history but don\'t quite know how to channel that enthusiasm, volunteer as a guide at a place like Penn Center.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>4. Prepare yourself for a commitment of time and energy.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When considering volunteer work, always think about the time and responsibility your commitment involves. You don\'t do anyone—fellow volunteers or people you\'re helping—a favor by coming late to meetings, being ill-equipped, or not being available to do the hands-on labor it may require. If you\'re already booked during the work-week, consider something you can do on the weekends. If you\'re weekends are busier in summer than in winter, consider something monthly or even seasonal (lots of help is needed around Christmas).&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>5. Have fun.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Don\'t let excuses like \"I don\'t have the time,\" or \"they wouldn\'t need me, I\'m no good at anything\" get in the way of you doing volunteer work. Make time, and make sure you have fun. Volunteer work does not have to be something you have to dread, otherwise 64 million other people wouldn\'t do it. <br><br>Ex<em>clusive content from CARE magazine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'HERE\'S TO VOLUNTEERS', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'heres-to-volunteers', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:49:21', '2021-12-08 18:49:21', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53942', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53944, 4, '2021-12-08 13:50:59', '2021-12-08 18:50:59', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hand hygiene is very important during COVID, cold and flu season. </strong>Every three minutes, a child puts a hand in his/her nose or mouth. Considering that some viruses and bacteria can live two hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables and doorknobs that children touch throughout the day, it is easy to see how clean hands are critical to avoiding sickness. Keeping hands clean is key to avoiding getting sick and spreading germs. The common cold accounts for nearly 22 million school days lost annually, making now an important time to remind the family of proper hand hygiene.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are plenty of unwashed hands out there. Only one in five of us does the job properly, according to environmental microbiologists. Everyone needs to be sure they understand how to wash properly and use alcohol-based instant hand sanitizers. Everyone—especially children can benefit from a refresher on effective hand hygiene:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tell children that clean hands are important to avoiding illness and spreading germs.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Show children how to wash hands properly, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) instructions:&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wet hands with clean, warm water and apply soap.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rub hands together to create lather and scrub all surfaces (including between fingers and under nails) for 20 seconds.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rinse hands under running water.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dry hands thoroughly.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Help children keep clean anywhere they are. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based instant hand sanitizers — like PURELL® — effectively kill 99.99% of the most common germs that may cause illness — and there is no evidence that germs become resistant to alcohol as a result. Show children how to use hand sanitizers properly: Apply alcohol-based hand sanitizer to the palm of one hand. Rub hands together — so that product covers all surfaces of hands and fingers — until hands are dry.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A hand antiseptic, hand disinfectant, or hand sanitizer is a supplement or alternative to hand washing with soap and water. Many preparations are available, including gel, foam, and liquid solutions. The active ingredient in hand sanitizers may be isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol), ethanol, n-propanol, or povidone-iodine. Inactive ingredients in alcohol rubs typically include a thickening agent such as polyacrylic acid for alcohol gels, humectants such as glycerin for liquid rubs, propylene glycol, and essential oils of plants. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are more effective at killing microorganisms than soaps and do not dry out hands as much.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Common non-alcohol, rinse-free hand sanitizers use either small concentrations of the nitrogenous cationic surface-acting agent benzalkonium chloride, the chlorinated aromatic compound triclosan, or povidone-iodine. Some products claim to kill microorganisms naturally, although these claims are not substantiated in any FDA monograph. Always look for and purchase hand sanitizers made in the USA. All hand sanitizer products require National Drug Code designation in the United States. Alcohol rub sanitizers generally kill most bacteria, and fungi, and stop some viruses. Alcohol rub sanitizers containing at least 70% alcohol (mainly ethyl alcohol) kill 99.9% of the bacteria on hands 30 seconds after application and 99.99% to 99.999% in one minute. When hands are not visibly dirty, the CDC and many other world public health authorities recommend alcohol hand sanitizers as an acceptable alternative to soap and water for hand hygiene.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remind, remind, remind. Encourage children to wash hands frequently throughout the day—before eating, and after using the bathroom and playing outside. Check with schools to see if older children can carry a travel-size container of hand sanitizer in their backpack, for quick hand cleansing when soap and water are not available. <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Hand hygiene for children', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'hand-hygiene-for-children', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:51:00', '2021-12-08 18:51:00', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53946, 4, '2021-12-08 13:52:56', '2021-12-08 18:52:56', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bad habits may be hard to change, but it can be done. Enlist the help of friends, co-workers and family for some extra support. The good news is humans are not simply creatures of habit. We have many more brain regions to help us do what’s best for our health. Activate them!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>To break bad habits try these tips:</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Avoid tempting situations. </strong>If you always stop for a donut on your way to work, try a different route. Keep fatty foods, cigarettes, alcohol and other tempting items out of your home.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Replace unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones. </strong>Try exercise (it’s a much healthier habit to replace a bad one with), a favorite hobby or spending time with family.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prepare mentally. </strong>If you can’t avoid a tempting situation, prepare yourself in advance. Think about how you want to handle it and mentally practice what you plan.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Enlist support. </strong>Ask friends, family and coworkers to support your efforts to change.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Reward yourself for small steps. </strong>Give yourself a healthy treat when you’ve achieved a small goal or milestone. <br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Five tips to help break bad habits', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'five-tips-to-help-break-bad-habits', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:52:57', '2021-12-08 18:52:57', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53946', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53948, 4, '2021-12-08 13:54:24', '2021-12-08 18:54:24', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dry eyelids can result from a common skin condition, such as atopic dermatitis, or environmental factors, such as dry air during the winter. Dry skin on the eyelids can be uncomfortable, but there are several effective ways of treating the condition at home. More severe cases of dry eyelids may require treatment from a doctor. Symptoms that may accompany dry eyelids include itchiness, discoloration, and irritation.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Causes</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Atopic dermatitis: </strong>Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a common skin condition that typically starts during childhood. Atopic dermatitis may result from an infection or inflammation, and it is more likely to affect people with asthma, hay fever, and other allergies, including food allergies.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most common symptom of atopic dermatitis is itching. The condition can also cause dry, scaly skin; pain or tenderness; rashes that ooze fluids or bleed after scratching; lichenification, which is the thickening and hardening of the skin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Contact dermatitis: </strong>Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs following contact with an irritant. Irritants that may cause contact dermatitis on the eyelids include makeup, sunscreen, face washes, hair products, chlorine from swimming pools, dust.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contact with an irritant may cause a person’s skin to become dry, inflamed, and itchy. It can also lead to burns or blisters on the skin.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Environment</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certain environments may lead to dry, itchy skin that becomes rough and scaly over time. For example, dry air can reduce moisture in the top layers of the skin, causing it to become dry. Dry air is more common during the winter when the temperature drops. Exposure to water can also dry out the skin. Long baths or showers may reduce the oils in the skin that typically help it retain moisture.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Aging</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Aging decreases the amount of oil in the top layers of the skin and reduces sweat glands in the skin. These effects may prevent a person’s skin from retaining moisture. Certain factors, such as smoking or too much sun exposure can accelerate the aging process. Aging causes the skin to wrinkle and start to crack. It may also lead to areas of dry, flaky skin that itch.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Signs and symptoms</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dry skin may cause discomfort, particularly when it affects the eyelids, where the skin is thinner than it is in other body areas.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some common symptoms of dry skin include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>flaking surface</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>rough texture and cracks</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>itching</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>painful burning or stinging&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>wrinkly and loose appearance</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>peeling</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>rawness or irritation</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The symptoms of dry skin can vary in severity from mild to severe. Some people with dry skin on the eyelids may only experience mild itching or not even notice it. Others may experience more intense irritation, which worsens during blinking. Sometimes, the eyelids may become swollen.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Treatments</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The best way to treat dry skin on the eyelids depends on its cause. Moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis is treatable with moisturizers or corticosteroids. However, doctors only recommend corticosteroids in the short term as they may increase eye pressure when applied to the eyelids.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person can treat contact dermatitis by avoiding known triggers, including cosmetics, sunscreen, or chlorine. Doctors recommend that people use trial and error to identify their triggers, as these will vary from person to person.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A doctor may also prescribe other medications to treat related symptoms. For example, they may suggest antihistamines to help with sleeping or antibiotics for associated infections.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How to get rid of dry eyelids at home</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person can often treat their dry eyelids at home with over-the-counter moisturizers.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some active ingredients in moisturizers include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>olive or jojoba oil</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>shea butter</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lactic acid</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>urea</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>glycerin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>lanolin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>petrolatum</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>dimethicon</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To help with dry skin, the American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>moisturizing several times a day, including right after bathing</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>using a humidifier</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>avoiding bathing or showering for longer than 5 minutes</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>using warm rather than hot water to bathe</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>avoiding prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>washing with gentle cleansers and using skin products for sensitive skin</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When to consult a doctor</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>People can usually treat dry eyelids at home by applying moisturizers and using warm, not hot, water to bathe.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If home remedies do not ease the symptoms or the symptoms worsen, a person should speak with a doctor. Dermatologists are skin specialists who can provide treatment options.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Medically reviewed by Leela Raju, MD — Written by Aaron Kandola — Updated on November 28, 2021; <a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/clone-dry-eyelids?\">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/clone-dry-eyelids?</a><br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'WHAT CAUSES DRY EYELIDS?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'what-causes-dry-eyelids', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:54:25', '2021-12-08 18:54:25', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53948', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(53950, 4, '2021-12-08 13:56:06', '2021-12-08 18:56:06', '<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A loose tooth in a child often signals a healthy rite of passage. Once a person reaches adolescence, however, a loose tooth is no longer a normal occurrence.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can be alarming to notice a loose tooth. Some causes of loose teeth in adults are harmless. Others require the care of a dental professional to save the tooth, remove it, or replace it with an implant or bridge.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following factors are often responsible for looseness in one or more adult teeth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gum disease</strong>, also known as <strong>periodontitis</strong>, gum disease involves inflammation and infection of the gums. It can happen due to poor dental hygiene habits. About 40% of people experience gum disease, and about 70% of tooth loss happens because of the condition.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When brushing and flossing do not remove plaque, gum disease can develop. Plaque contains bacteria. It sticks to teeth and hardens over time until only a dental professional can remove it. Hardened plaque, or tartar, causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, creating gaps that can become infected. Over time, this process can break down the bone and tissue supporting the teeth, causing the teeth to become loose.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other symptoms of gum disease include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>gums that are tender, red, painful, or swollen</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>gums that bleed during brushing</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>gum recession</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>changes in the way the teeth fit together</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What to do: </strong>Any person who notices symptoms of gum disease should visit a dentist as soon as possible. Early detection and treatment can prevent tooth loss.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Injury to the teeth</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Healthy teeth are strong, but an impact from a blow to the face or a vehicle accident, for example, can damage teeth and surrounding tissue. The result may be chipped or loose teeth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Similarly, clenching the teeth during times of stress or grinding them at night can wear down the tissues and loosen the teeth.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many people are unaware of their clenching or grinding habits until they result in jaw pain. A dentist may be able to detect the problem before the teeth are permanently damaged.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What to do: </strong>Anyone who suspects that an injury has damaged their teeth should visit a dentist as soon as possible. Sports injuries, accidents, and falls, for example, can cause dental damage.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Osteoporosis</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to weaken and become porous. As a result, even minor bumps and impacts can lead to broken bones. Although osteoporosis commonly affects the spine, hips, and wrists, it can also damage the bones in the jaw that support the teeth. If the jaw bones become less dense, the teeth may loosen and fall out. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) also report a possible link between bone loss and an increased risk of gum disease.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certain medications that treat osteoporosis can cause dental health problems, though this is uncommon. In rare cases, drugs called bisphosphonates — which help treat bone loss — can lead to loose teeth. This is known as osteonecrosis of the jaw.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Trauma and surgical procedures, such as tooth extraction, can also cause osteonecrosis.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What to do: </strong>A person should discuss their osteoporosis medication and side effects with a doctor. They should also regularly discuss their dental needs with a dentist.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dentists may not recommend invasive surgery. However, minor dental procedures may be helpful. A range of treatments can help, and the best option will depend on the cause of the looseness.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Pregnancy</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Raised levels of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy can affect the bones and tissues in the mouth. Having more of these hormones can alter the periodontium, which is the collection of bones and ligaments that support the teeth and keep them in place. When the periodontium is affected, one or more teeth may feel loose.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What to do: </strong>Changes to this part of the body typically resolve after pregnancy, and they are not a cause for concern. However, anyone who is experiencing pain or loose teeth during pregnancy should contact a dentist to rule out gum disease and other oral health problems.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is safe for pregnant women to have dental checkups, cleanings, and X-rays, according to the American Dental Association and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In fact, because of a possible link between gum disease and premature birth, pregnant women should visit dentists regularly.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Prevention</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A person cannot always prevent a loose tooth, but they can take steps to reduce the risk.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some tips for tooth and gum health include:</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>brushing the teeth thoroughly twice per day</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>flossing once per day</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>refraining from smoking</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>attending dental checkups and cleanings as often as recommended</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>wearing a properly fitted mouthguard while playing sports</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>wearing a bite splint when nighttime grinding or clenching is an issue</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>asking a doctor about calcium and vitamin D supplementation to help prevent osteoporosis</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>keeping diabetes under control, as this condition is a risk factor for gum disease</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>being aware of medications that may affect the teeth</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Treatment for a loose tooth will depend on the cause. A person should ensure that they have effective oral hygiene methods and regularly visit a dentist for checkups.<br><br><em>Exclusive content from CARE magazine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->', 'Why is my tooth loose, and how do I treat it?', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'why-is-my-tooth-loose-and-how-do-i-treat-it', '', '', '2021-12-08 13:56:07', '2021-12-08 18:56:07', '', 0, 'https://staging.yourislandnews.com/?p=53950', 0, 'post', '', 0);
