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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

President OKs Reconstruction monument Left: A standing-room crowd at St. Helena’s historic Brick Baptist Church in December strongly supported the efforts to create a federally-designated Reconstruction Era monument in the Beaufort area.

Staff reports

President Barack Obama recently gave the go-ahead to create a national monument to the Reconstruction Era with sites in Beaufort, St. Helena Island and Port Royal.

It caps a 16-year effort to recognize a critical stage in America’s history, said Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.

“This is a step that needed to be taken, and the time was right,” Keyserling said. “Beaufort County is the focal point for the Reconstruction Era and this federal designation legitimizes what a lot of us have been saying for a long time.”

On Jan. 12, Obama announced the creation of a national monument to the Reconstruction Era in Beaufort County. His decision came after a standing-room crowd See MONUMENT page A5

Little girl saves day

New sergeant major takes over duties Staff reports

Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness, the first female senior enlisted Marine at Marine Barracks Washington and the sergeant major of Parris Island, retired and after almost 30 years of honorable service on Jan. 13.

Taking over command is Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez.

Maness became the sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region in November 2014.

Maness assumed her post as the commanding general’s senior enlisted advisor in November 2014.

“For the Marines, I want to say thanks for the opportunity to lead you,” said Maness. “I never did anything in the Marine Corps alone.”

Rodriguez is no stranger to

Parris Island. He earned the title Marine there, walking across the main parade deck in March 1992.

He returned in September 2001 as a drill instructor and also served as a senior drill instructor and series gunnery sergeant (chief drill instructor). In January 2008, he returned for another tour, serving as a company first sergeant and then Drill Instructor School first sergeant.

Rodriguez comes to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot after serving as the sergeant major of Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Rodriguez personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third award, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with

Staff reports

An 8-year-old girl played a big role in saving a dog and a man who was stuck up to his chest in pluff mud, according to a police report.

The incident started at about 9:45 a.m. Jan. 16 when firefighters from the City of Beaufort/ Town of Port Royal Fire Department responded to a report of a person stuck in the marsh near Sycamore Street.

Firefighters arrived to find the city of Beaufort police department on the scene and a man stuck in the pluff mud about 150 yards from shore. He had run after his dog, who had run away into the marsh.

Once the man ran in, he also be-

Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez, left, returns the sword, a traditional symbol or authority, to Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renfro after being named Depot Sgt. Maj. during a Relief, Appointment and Retirement Ceremony on Jan. 13 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. At right is outgoing Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness who retired after 30 years of military service which started at Parris Island in 1987. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

three gold stars in lieu of fourth award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold

star in lieu of second award and the Combat Action Ribbon with gold star in lieu of 2nd award.

See RESCUE page A5 We are. Accreditation

CELEBRATING MLK Ceremonies took place throughout Beaufort County to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. PAGE B1

LIVING HISTORY A living history program with Gullah stories and Civil War renactments is on tap this weekend.

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In August 2016, a concerned parent of an underage girl from Bluffton reported found multiple sexually explicit chats through social media apps on her mobile telephone, according to a Beaufort Count Sheriff 's Office report.

Investigators met with the girl and learned she had been chatting with a man over a period of a week and had also met him on one occasion and engaged in sexual activity.

The girl’s telephone was seized and submitted to the Sheriff 's Office Computer Crimes Unit for analysis by investigators.

In addition, investigators subpoenaed records from the social media sites to assist in identifying the man involved in the chats and sexual activity with the girl.

Over the next few months investigators compiled information received from the Computer Crimes Unit, social media sites and follow-up interviews with the girl.

The information led them to Justin Watts, 37, of Savannah.

Warrants were issued for the arrest of Watts, who has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the second degree and criminal solicitation of a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor in the first degree. Watts was then listed in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a wanted person.

Sheriff 's office investigators met with investigators from the Savannah Cha- Justin Watts tham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) and advised them of the active arrest warrants on Watts.

With information on the case provided by sheriff 's office investigators, SCMPD investigators were able to obtain a warrant for the St. George Boulevard, Savannah, residence of Watts to search for electronic devices.

Watts was taken into custody during the search. According to the report, investigators also took a mobile telephone, three laptops and various electronic storage devices belonging to Watts.

He has been extradited to Beaufort County.

Police seek person who stole spiral staircase

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According to a sheriff ’s office report, the person was caught on video camera stealing the staircase sometime between Dec. 27 and Dec. 30.

The suspect appears to be tall man using a cane with his left hand.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Investigator Disbrow at 843-255-3407 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777.

Two people sought in shoplifting case

A woman and a man are being sought by the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office who stole $391 worth of goods from the North Face store at 1414 Fording Island Road in Bluffton.

According to a sheriff ’s office report, the woman was seen on video surveillance putting the merchandise in a bag she was carrying, while the man stuffed clothing in his backpack.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Lt. Cpl. Williamson at 843-255-3308 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843-524-2777.

2016 statistics show rise in emergencies

Analysis of the 2016 Burton Fire District reports show that Burton fire officials can expect a challenging year in 2017 as the district experienced an increase in emergency responses from 2015 to 2016.

In 2016, Burton firefighters responded to

Burton Lt. John Ireland instructs Lt. Alex Murray and firefighters on providing advanced airway techniques and respirations to a patient in cardiac arrest.

3,252 emergency calls, which was an increase from 2,988 emergencies calls in 2015.

Emergency medical incidents accounted for 2,112 calls. Of those emergency medical calls, 27 were for persons in cardiac arrest, and 30 were for persons suffering a possible stroke. In comparison, during 2015 Burton firefighters assisted 16 persons in cardiac arrest and 26 persons suffering a possible stroke.

The American Heart Association states that early CPR and defibrillation can double a person’s chances of surviving a cardiac arrest, and early access to advanced life support are the keys to survival.

The Burton Fire District is the only Beaufort County fire department north of the Broad River that provides paramedic advanced life support services and requires all firefighters to be nationally certified emergency medical technicians.

The Burton Fire District also responded to 163 calls for fires, a slight decrease from 171 fire calls in 2015 and 31 emergency calls for building fires in 2016 which is a decrease from 47 in 2015.

Burton fire officials credit their department’s fire prevention efforts for the reduction in these fire calls.

Burton fire crews also responded to 293 motor vehicles accidents. While this was a minor increase from 284 in 2015, Burton fire officials state the increase in fatalities, severity of injuries and trapped occupants were more severe in 2016.

There was also a significant increase in motor vehicle accidents on Robert Smalls Parkway with 53 in 2015 increasing to 70 in 2016.

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IN OTHER NEWS

Leadership program gets underway The Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program (BCSL), established in 1993, recently kicked off its 2017 program.

BCSL is offered by Clemson University with the co-sponsorship of the Beaufort County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

This unique 13-week program focuses on building community through volunteerism and civic engagement and is open to all citizens in Beaufort County.

The 2017 program began on Jan. 11 with History Day I. Drs. Larry Rowland and Steve Wise, Beaufort County historians, started the day by setting the foundation for the exploration of the history of Beaufort County.

Several docents from the Dataw Island Historical Foundation provided an informative tour of the Sam’s Plantation Tabby Ruins. Sam’s Plantation is on the National

Distinguished professor emeritus of history at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Larry Rowland, explains that all American history started in Beaufort County. Photo by Steve Brown.

Register of Historic Properties because of its archaeological and architectural significance.

The 35 program participants then enjoyed a traditional Gullah lunch at Gullah Grub

Restaurant in nearby Frogmore.

At Penn Center, Dr. Rodell Lawrence shared his vision for honoring the site of the former Penn School, one of the coun-

try's first schools for freed slaves. Penn Center is considered one of the most significant African-American historical and cultural institutions.

Natasha Robinson also provided Gullah-flavored poems and her insights into the Gullah culture.

Maria Benac, the branch manager of the St. Helena Library, gave a tour of the LEED-certified building and showcased the many resources and programs available to the community.

Head of the Beaufort District Collection, Grace Cordial, shared the historical resources available through the Beaufort County Library System.

Past graduates of BCSL are volunteers at the Dataw Historic Foundation, Penn Center and Beaufort County Library. Additional volunteer opportunities are available.

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IN OTHER NEWS NEWS BRIEFS

The Beaufort Fund awarded $588,000 to local nonprofits at an event on Jan. 12.

59 nonprofits get grants from foundation

The Coastal Community Foundation, a grantmaking organization serving coastal South Carolina, recently announced $588,000 in awards from The Beaufort Fund's 2017 grant cycle.

Fifty-nine nonprofits from the Lowcountry - Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties - and supporters from the community gathered at an annual reception on Jan. 12 to honor grantees at Tabby Place at The Beaufort Inn. "It's wonderful to celebrate a program every year that highlights the generosity, kindness and collaborative spirit at work in our community, especially in light of the divisiveness our country experienced in 2016 and the devastating impact of Hurricane Matthew on our region," said Danica Whitney, program officer for The Beaufort Fund of Coastal Community Foundation. "This program works because we all work together, and that gives me great hope for the future."

At the reception, remarks were made by Coastal Community Foundation staff members Whitney and Gloria Duryea, as well as Fred Washington Jr., chair of The Beaufort Fund Advisory Committee.

CCF President and CEO Darrin Goss Sr. closed out the remarks with a speech "shining the light" on the work of the local nonprofit sector, the theme of the evening.

In his speech, Goss highlighted the leadership of fellow funders such as the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and United Way of the Lowcountry and applauded the efforts of the nonprofit sector in Hurricane Matthew recovery. He also introduced Betsy Kinsley, CCF's new vice president of Development & Stewardship, who was in attendance for her first event with CCF since relocating from Lake Tahoe, Nev. The Beaufort Fund supports a wide array of nonprofit programs through special project and general operating support. This year, 34 nonprofits - 58 percent of all grantees received general operating support, an important building block of nonprofit capacity.

The total grants also include awards to 12 three-year grantees, organizations receiving renewable support in recognition of a highly effective program and business model.

Since its founding in 1998, The Beaufort Fund has awarded more than $8 million to organizations serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Grants are recommended by a diverse committee of community leaders drawn from across the four counties.

For more information about The Beaufort Fund, contact Whitney at danica@ coastalcommunityfoundation.org. To learn more about supporting Coastal Community Foundation's work in the Southern Lowcountry, contact Duryea at gloria@coastalcommunityfoundation.org.

Democratic club t o hold meeting Jan. 19

The Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Grand Army Hall at 706 Newcastle St. The social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m.

The meeting will include a report from Democrat York Glover, newly elected Beaufort County Council member from District 3, reviewing his first days in office and speaking to the need for board member volunteers in Beaufort County There will also be a group discussion on “Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda.”

Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

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PAFEN First Vice Chair Stephen A. MaHayle, of Jamaica, left, presents an $806.22 gofundme check to Grays Hill resident Shatwanna Fields to redeem her mobile home lot, which was sold at the 2015 Beaufort County Delinquent Tax Sale. A guaranteed funds payment was submitted to the Beaufort County Treasurer's Office on Fields' behalf. Fields was among the Gullah-Geechee families who received more than $10,000 in property tax assistance from the PAFEN in 2016.

Lawmakers introduce medical pot legislation

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, led

by Beaufort County’s representative in the SC Senate, have introduced comprehensive medical cannabis legislation in both chambers of the South Carolina General Assembly.

The South Carolina Compassionate Care Act will allow patients suffering from debilitating medical conditions to access medical cannabis if their doctors recommend it.

“This legislation will establish a comprehensive and tightly regulated medical cannabis program,” said Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, the bill’s lead sponsor in the Senate.

“It will ensure seriously ill patients are able to access this medicine safely and legally if their doctors believe it will help them.

“South Carolinians suffering from debilitating conditions deserve the same chance at relief as the roughly 200 million Americans living in states that have adopted similar laws.”

Under the proposed law, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) would license and regulate a limited number of qualified medical cannabis cultivation centers, processing facilities, independent testing laboratories and dispensaries.

It would issue registration cards to patients with qualifying medical conditions who have received written recommendations from their physicians, allowing them to purchase a limited amount of medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary.

Similar laws have been adopted in 28 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.

“This legislation is about helping people who are in need, who are suffering, and who are in pain,” said Rep. Peter McCoy, R-Charleston, the bill’s lead sponsor in the House. “There are so many circumstances in which medical marijuana can provide substantial help to families and friends in South Carolina. I’m hopeful that with the filing of this bill we can raise awareness and move the ball forward when it comes to treating South Carolina citizens with epilepsy, PTSD, cancer and many other debilitating conditions.”

In 2014, South Carolina adopted a law that allows patients with severe forms of epilepsy to use preparations of cannabis that contain high levels of CBD and very low levels of THC. It does not cover a variety

of other debilitating conditions for which medical cannabis can be efficacious, and it does not provide for a regulated supply of CBD products. Some epilepsy patients also report that a greater ratio of THC to CBD is necessary for it to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures.

Arbor Day group giving out free trees

South Carolina residents can ring in the New Year with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January.

By becoming a part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, new members will receive two Sargent crabapples, three American redbuds, two Washington hawthorns and three white flowering dogwoods.

“These beautiful trees will beautify your home with lovely flowers of pink, yellow and white colors,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.“These trees are perfect for large and small spaces, and they will provide food and habitat for songbirds.”

The free trees are part of the foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between Wednesday, Feb. 1, and Wednesday, May 31, with enclosed planting instructions.

The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.

Members will also receive a subscription to the foundation’s bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To become a member of the foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Flowering Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, by Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Residents can also join online at arborday. org/january.

Big barbecue event looking for sponsors

Bands, Brews & BBQ, an event that will be held in Port Royal, is looking for business and organization sponsors.

Over the past 36 years, businesses have given back to the community by becoming

sponsors of the barbecue cooking contest sanctioned by the South Carolina Barbeque Association. This publicized signature event provides a meaningful investment for sponsorship participants.

This year's event will be held Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, on Paris Avenue.

In addition to the championship barbecue cooking contest, Bands, Brews & BBQ will feature activities for families and children, live music, a variety of vendors and much more.

Friday night is the Wing Throw Down where attendees can sample wing recipes from participating cookers, and includes the First Annual Eat Sleep Play Beaufort Hot Wing Eating Contest sponsored by the Carolina Tavern.

The success of a community event such as this depends heavily on sponsorship from area businesses. The sponsors invite businesses to take advantage of this advertising and promotional opportunity as a sponsorship participant.

There are a variety of sponsorship levels offered. Visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice. org for more details.

OBITUARIES Anne Roberts

Anne M. Roberts, 81, of Beaufort, died Jan. 10, 2017, at her residence.

Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Jamie Warden

Jamie H. Warden, 65, of Beaufort, widow of Richard V. Warden, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.

Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Randy Westerfield

Randy J. Westerfield, 64, of Lady’s Island, husband of Gil Westerfield, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 at Carl W. Anderson Memorial Chapel.

Interment will follow in Beaufort National Cemetery with Marine Corps honors.

FROM THE FRONT

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at St. Helena’s historic Brick Baptist Church in December strongly supported the federal parks designation.

The monument area includes Darrah Hall at Penn Center and Brick Baptist Church, both on St. Helena Island; Camp Saxton and the Emancipation Oak Grove, both located on what’s now the Naval Hospital Beaufort in Port Royal; and a former Beaufort firehouse in downtown Beaufort that is within walking distance of about 70 locations important to the story, including the home of Robert Smalls, an escaped slave who became a Civil War hero and congressman.

“Schools were opened to educate freed slaves and land ownership, entrepreneurship and voting rights for black Americans were established” during Reconstruction, Keyserling said.

“Successful partnerships were harvested by yet-to-be publicly recognized black and white political, educational, civic and business champions who began to make this a more equitable and just society. During the period Beaufort enjoyed one of its highest levels of economic prosperity, created by freedmen and local businesses, in our more than 300-year history.

“The national recognition of Reconstruction, so often ignored or intentionally left out, can unlock this untold history, lessons, some bad and many good, that have for years kept us from fully knowing the broad array of dreams, accomplishments and failures of our past and the realization of the American dream,” he said.

A National Park Service study showed Beaufort County was the best place for a monument to the period because of the large number of nearby important sites.

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn led the effort to create the Reconstruction Era monument and held a public hearing in December at St. Helena Island.

“I want to thank President Obama for establishing the Reconstruction Era National Monument,” he said in a statement.

“For a long time, this period of history has been ignored and is often misunderstood

or misrepresented.”

Keyserling and his brother, Paul Keyserling, donated the firehouse as part of the monument. The mayor said the designation, coupled with increasing awareness of Beaufort and the Lowcountry as a tourist destination, could help showcase a forgotten period in America’s history.

“Beaufort’s history is more than big homes on the river bluff, and it’s more than European colonists finding a Lowcountry home.

The history of the Lowcountry is a story about people working very hard, day after day, to create a home and sustain a community,” Keyserling said. “We sometimes forget the role that African Americans and lower-income people played in making Beaufort a sustainable city that has survived and thrived for more than 300 years.”

While the monument includes four of the most significant sites, a group called Partners in Reconstruction History has noted more than 100 sites, including the first self-governed community of freedmen at Mitchelville on Hilton Head Island, which may be incorporated into a network.

This interweaving network will serve as a laboratory so that scholars, students, residents and visitors will be able to delve more deeply into the history.

The effort to put a Reconstruction Era Monument recommendation before Obama was spearheaded at the national level by Clyburn, D-SC, and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC, and locally by Keyserling, Port Royal Mayor Sam Murray, the Rev. Abraham Murray of Brick Baptist Church and Rodell Lawrence of Penn Center.

“The effort engaged residents of Beaufort and achieved huge support and encouragement from local and national historians, educators and preservationists,” Keyserling said. “It was collaboration driven by a collective passion I have rarely seen.”

Obama used the Antiquities Act to establish the new national monument. The act has been used by various presidents 150 times to create national monuments, said Jonathan Jarvis, director of the National Park Service.

“Reconstruction is a poorly-understood, poorly-interpreted piece of American history,” Jarvis told the gathering at Brick Baptist Church in December. “This (area) is the heart, the beginning, of Reconstruction.”

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The Beaufort Marine Rescue Squad used its airboat to rescue a man and dog stuck in pluff mud.

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came stuck.

The girl was playing in her backyard when she heard the man yelling for help. She ran and told her mother, who phoned 911.

Firefighters coordinated with the Beaufort Marine Rescue Squad (MRS), which responded to the scene with its airboat. MRS was able to launch the airboat from an empty lot on Sycamore Street to get to the man.

“Our ability to rely on the all-volunteer Beaufort Marine Rescue Squadron is invaluable to our organization” Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Chief Reece Bertholf said in a statement.

“MRS does a great job mobilizing and getting out to the calls we have in our area where our resources can’t go.

“Without this airboat, we would have had to go the old-fashioned route and

access the victim by utilizing plywood in a leapfrog fashion, forging a walkway out to him. It works, but it is highly labor intensive.”

A firefighter accompanied the MRS personnel out to the man, assisted in removing him and his dog from the chest-deep pluff mud, and evaluated the victim for any injuries.

The man was brought to shore and he and his dog were no worse for the wear and returned home.

The man was rescued in under one hour.

The rescue occurred on an incoming tide, and the area the victim was in would have been flooded by about noon that day.

Residents are reminded to think twice before entering the marsh.

“The marsh is a harsh environment for a human to be and you take your safety into your own hands when venturing into the marsh. It is only because of the keen ears of an 8-year-old that (this) did not turn tragic,” according to the statement.

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Dividend-paying stocks can play big role in portfolio No matter your age or your approach to investing, there is one kind of investment that may be considered for your portfolio: dividend-paying stocks. That’s the opinion of Scott Wren, managing director and Senior Global Equity Strategist for Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

While hardly the sexiest of investment choices, Wren says dividend-paying stocks may offer a difficult-to-beat combination — good quality and a history of typically lower volatility than the overall market.

He likens this kind of investment to the slower competitor in the classic fable of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise is not flashy or speedy, but over the long haul, he runs a steady and rewarding race.

Wren cites an impressive number in this regard: “During the past 80 years, about half of the market’s growth, as measured by the S&P 500, has come from dividend-paying stocks.”

The essentials Some investors equate dividend-paying stocks with “blue-chip” stocks, but Wren is quick to point out that these terms are not interchangeable.

While there are some longstanding, bellwether firms that pay dividends, such as AT&T and Johnson & Johnson, any number of large, high-profile social media and tech companies pay no dividends. They might be regarded as blue chip based on performance and growth potential, but they are not dividend-paying stocks.

Wren likens the presence of these stocks

in your portfolio to breakfast items in your pantry. In the morning, you see staples such as name-brand coffee, cereals and other breakfast foods, and you know the essentials are there. The James Garner quality is what you depend on, and you never have to think twice before starting your day right.

Not long ago, however, these stocks drew little interest and almost no enthusiasm.

“From 1995 to the early 2000s, they fell out of favor while the focus was on the tech boom,” said Wren.

After that boom went bust, many investors were risk-averse.

But with traditional conservative investment vehicles such as CDs (time accounts) yielding miniscule returns, investors started looking again at dividend-paying stocks.

Wren notes that 5-percent CD yields are not likely coming back any time soon, so the trend is likely to continue. It’s important to note that CDs may offer guarantees and insurance not available in stock investing. Investing in dividend-paying stocks involves the possible risk of principal.

The benefits While younger investors typically may be better served by looking for greater growth at higher risk, Wren said they also should consider having some dividend-paying stocks in their portfolio.

The steady growth may have a payoff over

time, especially if dividends are immediately reinvested in additional shares.

For those approaching or in retirement, the scenario is a little different, and the importance of having this type of asset in your portfolio may be greater.

There's another quality, sometimes overlooked, of many dividend-paying stocks.

A large number of corporations that pay dividends have significant interest and investment in emerging and global markets, which gives you additional exposure to that potential growth as well as the risk of these economies.

Wren said that the populace’s aspirations to reach the middle class in many countries translates to the production of commodities such as better hygiene products, higher-quality food, more modern appliances and other goods that enable a healthier and more productive lifestyle.

“Many of the name-brand, dividend-paying corporations consistently produce these kinds of goods,” said Wren.

The drawback He cautions, however, that any investor needs to understand that when interest rates rise, the returns of dividend-paying stocks could take a hit. And when the market experiences a big boom, these types of stocks do not always match the growth rate of other stock types.

These are all reasons why it’s important to maintain balance in your portfolio.

Even if you’re aggressively seeking growth, it’s important to hold some assets that may

provide the potential for consistency.

All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance any investment strategy will be successful.

There is no guarantee that dividend-paying stocks will return more than the overall stock market.

Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or elimination.

Generally, CDs may not be withdrawn prior to maturity. CDs are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor per insured depository institution for each account ownership category.

U.S.-based corporations that have significant exposure to foreign and emerging economies may have their earnings impacted by factors such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, as well as different accounting rules for operations within those countries that other U.S. companies may not be subject to, which can lead to additional price volatility.

Wells Fargo Investment Institute Inc. (WFII) is a registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company and provides investment advice to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Wells Fargo Advisors and other Wells Fargo affiliates. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

This article was written by/for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of James Garner, associate vice president of investments, in Beaufort at 843-524-1114.

There will include remarks, a tour of the new offices, refreshments and an opportunity to network.

The satellite office will offer the same opportunities for hands-on consulting/mentoring and resource support as the Bluffton-based headquarters.

First formed in 2012, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation has graduated 28 companies from the formal incubator program.

Together, they represent almost 90 jobs, $5 million in payroll and over $25 million in annual sales.

"This is an exciting partnership that will complement Beaufort's vision for economic development," said David Nelems, executive director for the center.

For more information about the Don Ryan Center for Innovation and the ribbon cutting event, visit www.donryancenter.com.

Coffee with Colleagues offers networking

CHAMBER CORNER The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will be celebrating its newest regional location in Beaufort City Hall at 1911 Boundary St. with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The event, hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

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There are many public servants who will be missed in 2017 By the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association

The New Year finds us congratulating some friends of Lady’s Island on their retirement and knowing that as they transition into a less stressful life we will miss them and their support of our community.

Such individuals include: • George O’Kelly: In addition to his private law practice O’Kelly has served as a judge and as a member of Beaufort City Council. A retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel with a local law practice during times of heightened disagreement between Lady’s Island and the city of Beaufort as a result of the “annexation wars,” his door was always open to listen to the concerns of our community and could always be relied upon for fair and objective action as a city councilman. He will be replaced on the Beaufort City Council by Nan Sutton.

• Phyllis White: That the Beaufort County School District recently received an exemplary financial review by an outside

auditor for the 17th year is no accident.

White has been with the school district since 2000 and served in various positions, including chief financial officer.

Her ability to present extremely complicated financial information in an understandable format which, when combined with her reputation for integrity in all matters, provided the school district with a superb spokesperson.

Always open and responsive to funding-related questions

by LIBPA, she was a “breath of fresh air” in what could have been a bureaucratic maze.

A search is underway by the school district for her replacement.

• William (Bill) L. McBride: For over 40 years, McBride has been the voice of St. Helena on Beaufort County Council.

With redistricting into what is today District 3, he also became the council representative for a portion of Lady’s Island and a portion of the city of Beaufort.

A retired school teacher, his history of public service is an example to everyone.

During the turbulent periods of the history of Beaufort County as it transitioned from a rural, poor community to the fastest growing county in South Carolina, McBride, always a gentleman, has served on the council as a quiet voice of reason and intelligence. He will be replaced as the District 3 representative by York Glover.

• Reed Armstrong: Since 2001, when he joined the Coastal Conservation League, Armstrong was the face of the Beaufort branch of the league at most local government meetings on the subjects of the environment or land planning.

The combination of his knowledge as an oceanographer and 30 years of experience with NOAA insured his contributions on these subjects always merited consideration.

He will be replaced in the local branch of the Conservation League by Rikki Parker.

To each of these individuals we extend our sincere appreciation for their contribution to our county and our community and wish them a great new year.

An uninvited guest makes an appearance Throughout the year, I have met so many passionate people in our community, wonderful people who belong to nonprofit organizations helping our community; teachers who shine at educating children; and business people who love to talk about their products.

It is very inspiring to listen to any of these people talk. Recently I heard a couple speak about their nursery farm business.

George and Sandy Cannon own Cannon Farms and are just one of the many vendors at the Port Royal Farmer’s Market on Saturdays mornings.

George was the primary speaker, but Sandy was right there to help.

The thrust of the talk was camellias, although they sell other plants. This is a plant I had never come across until I moved to Beau-

Now what?

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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Scott now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

fort. George said it was not surprising that I was not familiar with them, because they are mostly grown in the Southeast.

Before the presentation, I had a chance to talk to George and knew right away that I would like him. He had a confident attitude that was not pretentious.

His wife Sandy sat fairly close to me during the lecture, leaning forward in her chair and

nodding her head as he spoke. And occasionally she would get his attention to remind him of a topic he wanted to cover. He would gesture a look of appreciation to her. “Oh, that’s right.” he would say and expand on whatever she had mentioned. A good team.

The talk was very informative. George taught us all about camellias and how to take care of them. He talked about how many

variations of camellia plants he raises (about 25-30), and then talked about raising his three sons on the farm.

Afterwards, he allowed time for questions and willingly answered the host of questions thrown at him.

But the best part of the talk was his enthusiasm and obvious love of his camellias.

He touched the plants he had brought like they were friends. I know this feeling because I touch and talk to my indoor plants all the time, begging them not to die It was a good start of the new year to hear this information. My yard is full of camellias and I needed to understand how to care for them.

I thanked George and Sandy for coming and said they would be seeing me more often at the Saturday Farmer’s Market.

2016 had many challenges, but opportunities are ahead

By Paul Sommerville

Beaufort County survived the devastation of Hurricane Matthew. We were prepared but not perfect. We will be even better prepared should we ever (God forbid) face another hurricane or other natural disaster.

Long before Matthew’s arrival, Beaufort County had taken many steps in preparation.

We knew that it would be difficult or even impossible to borrow money if our tax base were destroyed by a hurricane, so we had accumulated financial reserves in excess of $26 million dollars and an additional line of credit of $10 million dollars.

As it turns out, this was very fortuitous because it looks like Beaufort County will be shelling out somewhere in the neighborhood of $30 million-plus in recovery and cleanup expenses before any FEMA reimbursement starts trickling in.

Beaufort County also had a longstanding contract with a debris removal contractor and a FEMA consultant (yes, you need a FEMA consultant to navigate all of the mind-numbing FEMA rules). In my humble opinion (IMHO), that is good planning.

The governor was absolutely correct to order an early evacuation. Those of us who have experienced “last minute” evacuations, know what a quagmire our roads can quickly become when everyone is attempting to leave at the same time.

The return was more challenging because when the governor lifted the evacuation order and announced that we could all return to our homes, she failed to mention that the decision regarding when residents of various areas of our county could return to their respective homes was being transferred to the Beaufort County sheriff for a final decision.

This led to long lines of extremely unhappy residents who were told by law enforcement officers that the governor’s statement notwithstanding, the sheriff had not yet authorized return to several parts of the county due to unsafe conditions such as impassable streets, downed power lines and fallen or leaning trees.

As we anticipated, obtaining FEMA reimbursement is more art than science. Over half of the roads in Beaufort County are private roads and FEMA regulations specifically exclude debris removal on private roads from any reimbursement.

Obviously, we could not refuse to assist some of our citizens simply because they live on private roads, so the Beaufort County Council had to take some decisive and risky steps in order to assist our citizens who live

on private roads with debris removal.

Because of these efforts

by County Council, Beaufort County will be at least partially reimbursed for the cost of debris removal on both public and private Paul roads. The Island News Sommerville (Nov. 10-16 edition) has written an in-depth article on that challenging process.

Beaufort County is also working with our legislative delegation to seek reimbursement from the state for the portion of cleanup costs that will not be reimbursed by FEMA. Bill Herbkershman, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is working very closely with us in this regard.

To put some perspective on the massive nature of the cleanup operation, over 1 million cubic yards of debris will be picked up on public and private roadways in Beaufort County, excluding Hilton Head. On Hilton Head, over 3 million cubic yards of debris will be picked up. Over 55,000 hanging limbs have been removed and over 2,600 leaning trees taken down, excluding Hilton Head.

Obviously, even a small portion of this debris would overwhelm any landfill within driving range, so all of this debris is being staged at six different locations throughout the county. Burning is taking place at three of the locations and grinding at the other three.

Marine debris removal is a challenge because the county lacks jurisdiction below mean low water so the county is involved in ongoing discussions with the various state and federal agencies that do have at least some jurisdiction. These agencies include the SC Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Coast Guard, SCDHEC/OCRM and the Army Corps of Engineers.

As we return to normal, we will have to determine the rate at which we replace the county’s reserve funds that have been and will be expended but that will not be reimbursed.

Reserve funds serve two primary purposes.

The first is to deal with unbudgeted emergencies (such as hurricanes and other natural disasters) and the second is to satisfy our bondholders and their attorneys, which keeps our credit rating high and our bond interest rates low and saves taxpayer money. Depending on the rate at which we ultimately determine to replace our reserves and how successful we are in getting maximum FEMA and state re-

To put some perspective on the massive nature of the cleanup operation, over 1 million cubic yards of debris will be picked up on public and private roadways in Beaufort County, excluding Hilton Head. On Hilton Head, over 3 million cubic yards of debris will be picked up.

Over 55,000 hanging limbs have been removed and over 2,600 leaning trees taken down, excluding Hilton Head. imbursement, county operating millage may be impacted.

It was a challenging year and there are challenges ahead for 2017.

We are still a fast growing county, which means that we will constantly need repairs and upgrades to our infrastructure and our schools. All of this costs money.

This is why the county, in collaboration with the municipalities, is working hard to attract economic development to Beaufort

County to provide jobs for our children and to relieve some of the tax burden from our primary and secondary homeowners.

I have commented on this topic in some depth at the Beaufort County State of the Region meeting in Hilton Head. My remarks can be viewed at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1D2Bwn2ywtw.

Paul Sommerville is the chairman of the Beaufort County Council and and District 2 council representative.

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Cars and pickup trucks help tell the message of Martin Luther King, Jr., including this truck representing the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce.

In honor of Dr. King…

Young people took part the Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Jan. 16 in Beaufort. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

In celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there were several events held throughout Northern Beaufort County.

On Jan. 15, there was a Community Sing at Penn Center.

This traditional program promotes and preserves the spirituals that were traditionally intoned in the Sea Islands of South Carolina.

The event was held on the grounds of Penn Center, the place where Dr. King sought refuge and held Southern Leadership Conference Center staff retreats to plan the forward progression of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

There was also a parade Jan. 16 in Beaufort to honor Dr. King.

Golf carts, motorcycles and farm tractors were some of the “floats” during the parade and young and old alike marched.

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth C. Doe, pastor of Bethesda Christian Fellowship on St. Helena Island, was the keynote speaker during the celebration of Dr. King’s 88th birthday at the University of South Carolina’s Center for the Performing Arts Center.

Members of the Orange Grove Baptist Church choir sing spirituals during the annual Community Sing on Jan. 15 at Penn Center.

Dylan Torres Tejada, a fourth-grader at Robert Smalls International Academy, was one of the students from the school giving the keynote address during the annual Community Sing night on Jan. 15 at Penn Center in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The other speaker was student Matthew Selby.

All dressed in spats, overcoat and almost a tophat, this unidentified man rides his bicycle during the Martin Luther King Jr. parade.

Students and teachers from St. Helena Elementary School took part in the MLK Day parade.

SCHOOLS

Board of education elects slate of officers The Beaufort County board of education has taken on two new members and also elected a new slate of officers.

Career educator Patricia Felton-Montgomery will represent District 6 (Okatie and Sun City), and physician Christina Gwozdz will represent District 9 (Bluffton). Their terms will run through 2020.

The board also elected its officers for 2017: Patricia Felton-Montgomery as chair, Earl Campbell as vice chair and Geri Kinton as secretary.

Felton-Montgomery is a former superintendent of the Lawnside School District in New Jersey, and she also has served as director of Educational Leadership for the U.S. Department of Education’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory.

Her education includes a bachelor’s degree from Douglass College at Rutgers University, a master’s degree in elementary education from Syracuse University and a doctorate in educational administration from Teachers College Columbia University.

Mary Cordray decided not to accept any nomination to continue as chair of the Beaufort County board of education, saying to the board, “I appreciate the support and encouragement that I have received from those of you that have encouraged me to seek re-election to the chair position.

“My goal has always been and continues to be moving the school district forward. I am concerned that too much focus will be on me and not on what we are doing as a board or in our schools if I were to be elected chair for the upcoming two years.

“The position of chair requires that you support and advocate the will of the board and not your personal agenda, which is not always an easy position to be in. I have tried my best to live up to that responsibility. As most of you know, being chair was never a goal I had for my service on the board. … I sincerely hope that my decision not to run will allow the board to come together and focus on what we are really here for: the children in our school district.”

The Beaufort County School Board, from left in the front row, are Vice Chair Earl Campbell, Chairwoman Patricia Felton-Montgomery and Secretary Geri Kinton. Second row from left are JoAnn Orischak, Bill Payne, David Striebinger, Joseph Dunkle, Mary Cordray, Evva Anderson and Christina Gwozdz.

SCHOOL BRIEFS Students participating in oratorical program

High school students will be competing in the American Legion’s Oratorical Scholarship Program in January, and Beaufort is no exception.

American Legion Post 9 has invited participants from the local area to compete for scholarships by demonstrating their knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States.

Participating students will gather Saturday, Jan. 21, to present an 8- to 10-minute oration on some phase on the Constitution of the United States, emphasizing the duties and obligations of a citizen to the government.

Students will demonstrate their development of leadership, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently and how they are prepared to accept the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Post 9 will pay up to $200 to the winner to cover expenses as they move on to the next levels in the competition, first engaging other students from 10 counties in the southern part of the state on Saturday, Feb. 18.

On March 11, the South Carolina finals will be held in Columbia at which $4,000 in scholarships will be awarded. The state winner will move on to the national finals where all state participants will receive at least an additional $1,500 and the three top winners receive $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000 respectively.

To date the American Legion has awarded more than $3 million to contestants in the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program.

Local students to march in inaugural parade

The Citadel cadets Christopher Wallace, John Bingham and Forrest Kimbrell, all of Beaufort, will march in the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade.

The 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade represents the 7th inaugural parade in which The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, Color Guard and/or Summerall Guard

have been selected to participate.

They jointly represented The Citadel together in the 1953 and 1985 inaugural parades.

Inclement weather forced the cancellation of President Reagan's 1985 parade.

The regimental band was also a participant in President Kennedy's 1961 parade.

The Summerall Guard participated in President George H.W. Bush's 1989 inaugural parade and President George W. Bush's 2005 inaugural parade.

Kindergarten, pre-K enrollments scheduled

Registration for Beaufort County children whose parents want them to attend public school kindergarten or pre-kindergarten next school year will be held from Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Wednesday, March 1.

During that month, interested parents with children who will be 5 years old by Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, should complete kindergarten enrollment packets at the school serving their neighborhood’s attendance area.

Parents with questions about school attendance zones should call any elementary school in their area.

Parents with children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1 should register for pre-kindergarten at their neighborhood schools.

Because space is limited for pre-K, 4 year olds will be assessed for possible enrollment during “Child Find” screenings the week of March 6-10. Decisions on placement for pre-K will be made at each school after children’s screenings are complete. Children are ranked in order of greatest need for participation in the program based on the provided list of at-risk indicators.

Children who will be 6 years old by Sept.

1 should register for first grade.

For all student enrollments, parents should bring their child’s birth certificate, South Carolina Certificate of Immunization (shot record) and two proofs of residency such as a utility bill showing a home address.

For more information about registering a child in Beaufort County, call your neigh-

borhood school or the district's Office of Early Childhood at 843-521-2399.

Information is also available on the school district’s website (beaufortschools.net) by clicking on “Parents,” then “Kindergarten Registration and Prekindergarten Screenings.”

Riverview accepting K-8 applications

Riverview Charter School is now accepting kindergarten through eighth-grade applications for the 2017-2018 school year.

The deadline is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, to be considered part of open enrollment and included in any ensuing lottery.

Applications received after that day and time will only be considered on a space-available basis and in the order upon which they are received, with those student’s names being added to the end of the wait-list. Applications are available on the school’s website at www.

RiverviewCharterSchool.org, at the school at 81 Savannah Highway and at daycares and public facilities in Beaufort County.

Requests for an application to be mailed can be made by calling the school at 843379-0123.

Anyone interested in learning more about Beaufort County’s first charter school can attend a Community Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Riverview Charter School.

Additionally, parents can drop in at the school at 9 a.m. every Wednesday during January for a brief tour along with a question-and-answer session. No appointment is necessary. Families seeking a tour on other days or at other times can contact the school at 843-379-0123.

As a public school in the Beaufort County School District, Riverview is open to Beaufort County residents. There is no tuition and no selection process. Free bus transportation is available, as well as before- and after-care for students (scholarships available).

Visit www.riverviewcharterschool.org.

SADD Club collecting holiday cards

The SADD Club of Battery Creek High School is collecting the front of holiday cards for re-cycling. All card fronts except Disney, American Greeting and Hallmark cards can be recycled.

Card fronts can be left in the front office for pickup or mailed to BCHS SADD Club, c/o BCHS, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort.

The BCHS SADD Club is also participating in Souper Bowl of Caring, through Thursday, Feb. 9. This is a nationwide program that aims to help feed the hungry in our country.

All types of soup - canned and dry mixes - are being collected and can be dropped off in the front office. Donations collected at BCHS will be donated to HELP of Beaufort and Love House Ministries Food Pantry. This is the sixth year the BCHS SADD Club has participated in this program.

Local college students notch achievements

The following students have graduated or made the Dean’s List at their respective schools: • John Ferguson, of Lady’s Island, and Janelle Vernoy, of Beaufort, have been named to the Dean's List at Bob Jones UniB2

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK Wesley Murphy Grade: 12 Whale Branch Early College High School

Wesley Murphy was nominated

by Shelia Cato, who said, “Wesley is a young man of integrity and humor.

Despite difficulties, he continues to move forward. He works hard to achieve his goals academically and athletically.”

Wesley Murphy Wesley took some time recently to answer a few questions: Q: What’s your favorite subject and why?

A: Math, because to me all I need is how to do the problem and then remember it.

Q: What are some of your accomplishments?

A: I made the honor roll 10 times in high school. I’ve also made all-county and all-region in cross country.

Q: What clubs and activities are you involved in?

A: The National Honor Society and Community Fun Day volunteer.

Q: Who do you admire and why?

A: My grandfather because he isn’t pushed around and he’s very wise.

Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of school?

A: I like running, playing soccer with friends and watching my girlfriend play soccer.

Q: What’s your favorite movie?

A: “Escape to Victory.”

Q: What’s your favorite TV show?

A: Kevin Hart.

Q: What’s your favorite music?

A: Gospel.

versity for academic achievement during the Fall 2016 semester.

• Nicole Clemons, of Beaufort, has been named to the University of Rhode Island's Fall 2016 Dean's List.

• Sam Marcus McDonald, Hannah Jean Raymond and Harrison James Tucker, all of Beaufort, received degrees Dec. 15 from Clemson University.

AAUW-Beaufort branch plans STEM program

The Beaufort Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW), along with the University of South Carolina and Beaufort County public schools, is planning a hands-on, fun day of activities for middle school girls to explore the opportunities in STEM careers, which include science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The STEM day for local middle school girls will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11, at the USCB Center for the Arts.

Lunch will be provided.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their daughter to support her and to learn about jobs in the STEM areas.

Information about the program will be distributed through the middle schools.

AAUW is a national organization dedicated to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

SPORTS SPORTS BRIEFS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Irvin Mulligan Grade: 10 Whale Branch Early College High School

Irvin Mulligan was nominated by Shelia Cato, who said, “This young man had a great week on and off the field.

Irvin had 214 rushing yards and three touchdowns, helping to lead the Warriors in a win over Academic Magnet. He is Irvin Mulligan not only a great athlete, he is also a great student who has a GPA of 3.7.”

Irvin took some time recently to answer a few questions: Q: What sports are you involved with and what drew you to that sport?

A: I’m currently involved in football.

What drew me to football was when I was 9 years old and playing rec ball and I just wanted to continue my journey in football.

Q: What movie inspires you as an athlete?

A: “The Blind Side.”

Q: What athletes do you try to emulate and why?

A: I try to emulate Nick Chubb, who is a very hard running and very strong back.

Q: What life lessons have you learned from sports?

A: I’ve learned to be a very humble young man and to always stay on top of academics. Playing football also taught me to push myself off and field and get into the community more.

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Beaufort Academy tops Colleton Prep

Jalen Moon scored a game-high 20 points to lead Beaufort Academy past Colleton Prep 77-39 on Homecoming on Jan. 13.

The Eagles notched their sixth consecutive victory. Beaufort Academy improved to 9-2 overall and 4-1 in the region with the win.

Four different Eagles reached double figures in the scoring column. Accompanying Moon in double figures for the Beaufort Academy boys' basketball team, Dawson Coleman contributed 15 points, Kevin Williams scored 14 points and Luke Harper added 12 points.

In all, eight different Beaufort Academy players broke into the scoring column.

The Eagles entered the week with regular-season games remaining versus Hilton Head Christian Academy, Hilton Head Prep, St. Andrew's, Faith Christian, Thomas Heyward Academy, John Paul II, Coastal Christian Prep, Bethesda Academy and Colleton Prep.

Beaufort Academy is slated to visit Mount Pleasant for a late-season game versus Colleton Prep on Feb. 7.

In a game played earlier in the week, Beaufort Academy toppled visiting Coastal Christian Prep 81-31. More on the Beaufort Academy-Coastal Christian Prep boys' basketball game follows.

Beaufort Academy 81, Coastal Christian Prep 31: Beaufort Academy pulled away to beat Coastal Christian Prep 81-31 in a regular-season boys' high school basketball game on Jan. 11.

The win allowed Beaufort Academy to improve to 8-2 overall and 3-1 in the region.

Luke Harper poured in a game-high 30 points to lead the Eagles to the convincing victory. Accompanying Harper in double figures for Beaufort Academy, Kevin Williams netted 21 points, Jalen Moon and William Lindsay each finished one field goal short of reaching double figures, scoring eight points apiece for the Eagles in the triumph.

Harper leads Eagles past Bethesda Academy

Luke Harper scored 22 points to lead Beaufort Academy over Bethesda Academy 66-64 in a boys' high school basketball game on Jan. 10.

Familiar foes, Beaufort Academy and Bethesda Academy swapped leads during the contest.

Beaufort Academy players continue to take the floor with heavy hearts. BA coaches, administrators, faculty and staff members and fans are also thinking about an individual that has been sidelined. The Eagles

notched their second straight win with head coach Chip Dinkins still recovering after having heart surgery.

Beaufort Academy featured four scorers in double figures. Dawson Coleman netted 17 points and Kevin Williams posted 16 points for the Eagles. Another Beaufort Academy player, Jalen Moon, tallied 10 points for the Eagles in the hard-fought victory.

The Eagles owned a 27-21 lead at halftime. Beaufort Academy had to hold on late for the win. The Eagles led 48-37 heading into the final quarter.

Beaufort Academy players are competing under the direction of assistant coach Izell Sutton, who has been filling in for Dinkins during his absence.

Immanuel Davis paced Bethesda Academy with 21 points. Accompanying Davis in double figures for Bethesda Academy, James Moore posted 18 points and Trevon Pray added 11 points.

Bethesda Academy fared well both offensively and defensively during the contest.

Beaufort Academy, however, persevered to post the all-important win. The Eagles were determined throughout the regular-season game against the rival from nearby Savannah.

With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the region.

Whale Branch levels Academic Magnet

Whale Branch rolled past visiting Academic Magnet 56-21 in a boys' high school basketball game on Jan. 13.

With the win, Whale Branch improved to 12-4 overall and 3-0 in the region.

Academic Magnet dropped to 7-10 overall and 1-2 in the region with the loss.

Whale Branch dominated throughout the contest against Academic Magnet.

The Warriors started strong and never faltered. Whale Branch led 28-12 at halftime and carried a commanding 43-15 lead out of the third quarter.

Three Whale Branch players reached double figures in the scoring column and another Warrior narrowly missed reaching double digits. Kenny Brown paced Whale Branch with a game-high 15 points. Joining Brown in double figures for the Warriors, Cam Miller scored 11 points and Xyion Youmans posted 10 points. George Delaney barely missed reaching double figures, netting nine points for the Warriors in the winning effort.

Whale Branch thrived both offensively and defensively. On the defensive end, Whale Branch recorded 20 steals, making it tough for Academic Magnet to produce offensively.

Behind a game-high 12 points from English Laserna, Academic Magnet defeated Whale Branch 35-31 in a girls' basketball game.

With the setback, the Whale Branch girls' basketball team dropped to 2-11.

The Academic Magnet girls' basketball team improved to 13-3 with the victory.

an opponent from Charleston, outlasted the Beaufort High Lady Eagles in double overtime, prevailing 49-44 in double overtime.

With the loss, Beaufort High dropped to 10-5 overall and 0-1 in the region.

Stall featured three scorers in double figures. Diamond Phillips paced Stall with 14 points. Accompanying Phillips in double figures, Ja'miya Fox scored 12 points and Zahria Chilsom chipped in 11 points.

Beaufort High wasn't without some highlights in the win. Terrayah Williams, one of the state's most underrated girls' high school basketball players, led Beaufort High with a triple-double, scoring 11 points, grabbing 15 rebounds and recording 10 blocks.

Beaufort High also featured three scorers in double figures as Imari Smalls and Naijuia Moyd contributed 10 points apiece.

Aiding the Beaufort High scoring attack, Janiyah Lynch added six points.

Stall completed a come-from-behind effort to notch the win.

The Lady Eagles surged ahead early and led at the conclusion of each of the first three quarters. Starting strong, Beaufort High outscored Stall 18-1 in the first frame.

Beaufort High led 23-11 at halftime and carried a 34-25 lead out of the third quarter.

Stall outscored Beaufort High 12-3 in the final quarter to force the game into overtime.

The two longtime rivals were deadlocked 42-42 at the conclusion of the first overtime.

FISHING

Year-round fishing tournament underway

The Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club’s Year Round Annual Fishing Tournament is entering its 12th year.

Beginning this month every angler who enters the tournament by weighing in eligible species will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $50 prize.

The hosts for the Annual Year Round Fishing Tournament, Port Royal Landing Marina and Beaufort Boat & Dock Supply, will be sponsoring the first quarter's prize money.

Each month the name of the angler will be recorded when the fish is weighed in at the

Port Royal Landing Marina during working hours. The following month, all of the names will be drawn out of the hat at the Fishing Club's monthly meeting.

The winners will be notified before the monthly meeting and requested to attend or send a representative. However, if they so desire, their prize money can be donated to the Waddell Mariculture Center that the Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club supports each year for development and research for the local fisheries. This new addition to the tournament will hopefully help increase participation while the focus still remains on promoting fishing opportunities in the Lowcountry.

Rules and regulations for the tournament can be found at most fishing tackle dealers, marinas and seafood stores throughout Beaufort County. Additional information is on the BSFDC's website at www.beaufortfishingclub.com.

BIATHLON

Sea Island Rotary Club biathlon coming March 11

Hurricane Matthew cannot hold the Sea Island Rotary Club down from bringing runners and paddlers a spectacular event at a different, but great, new location.

As many are aware, Hunting Island State Park is currently closed and the trails being the last to be reopen after post hurricane repairs.

So, the 2017 SIRC race location will be held in and around Port Royal on Saturday, March 11.

The race will begin at The Sands with kayaks and paddleboards paddling about 6 miles on the waterway separating Port Royal and Parris Island Recruit Depot. Following the paddle, runners will be entertained by an approximately 4-mile run complete with challenges.

Participants can go solo, relay (one paddler and one runner) or team (tandem kayak with both paddling and running).

For more information, visit www.huntingislandbiathlon.com.

Whale Branch nets win over North Charleston

The Whale Branch Warriors pulled away to beat the North Charleston Cougars 5342 in a boys' high school basketball game on Jan. 10. Whale Branch claimed its six straight victory.

With the win, Whale Branch improved to 11-4 overall and 2-0 in the region.

North Charleston had a two-game winning streak halted. Prior to suffering the setback, North Charleston had notched back-to-back wins over Branchville and Academic Magnet.

The Cougars were 2-0 in the new year after exiting 2016 on a three-game losing skid.

Cam Miller led the Warriors with a gamehigh 19 points. Miller excelled for the Warriors in each half of the regional boys' basketball matchup.

Mo Hollis led North Charleston with 12 points. Hollis was the only North Charleston player to reach double figures in the scoring column.

The Whale Branch's boys' basketball team's six-game winning streak included additional wins over Swansea, Byrnes, Beaufort High, Woodland and Bluffton.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Lady Eagles fall to Stall in double OT

The Beaufort High Lady Eagles came up short in a bid to beat Stall in a region girls' basketball game early last week. Visiting Stall, JANUARY 19 - 25, 2017

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Romeo & Juliet opera coming to USCB Center for the Arts

By Alan Schuster

When Charles Gounod began composing his adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in 1867, he'd already enjoyed considerable success with an earlier transformation of Goethe's Faust.

And so for this lush romance about the starcrossed lovers, he collaborated with the same librettists and thus established a new genre in late 19th century opera, called lyrical drama, in which the feuding Capulet and Montague families become background for the love story.

The libretto remains very close to the main characteristics of the play, often even to the text. One very notable example includes Juliette's lines in the balcony scene when she anticipates her lover's arrival with “Romeo, wherefore art thou? ... What rose we call by any other name would smell as sweetly.”

One obvious exception, however, comes in the casting when Gounod's team ignored

Shakespeare's lines by Juliette's father that she “hath not seen the change of fourteen years.”

In such a time period, women did marry at an early age, but not so with sopranos.

As for the music, it has been soundly defined as “passion personified, from tender intimacy to ecstatic grandeur,” including four exceptional love duets and soaring music from the orchestra and chorus. An oft-quoted statement is that the score of the opera is a “love duet with occasional interruptions.”

Act I Verona, 18th century. A feud has been raging for generations between the Capulets and Montagues. Juliette, Capulet's daughter, has been promised to Count Paris, but she is not interested in marriage. At a masked ball at her father's house, she meets Romeo, a Montague, and the two fall instantly in love.

Act II That night, Romeo comes to Juliette's

balcony, and they reassure each other of their love.

Act III Romeo meets Juliette at Frere Laurent's cell. Hoping their love might reconcile their families, he marries them. Later, a street fight breaks out. Romeo's friend Mercutio is challenged by Tybalt, Juliette's cousin. Romeo intervenes, but when Tybalt kills Mercutio, he kills Tybalt in revenge.

Act IV After spending a secret wedding night with Juliette, Romeo leaves Verona. When Capulet declares that Juliette is to marry Paris that same day, Frere Laurent gives her a potion to make her appear dead. He promises she will awake with Romeo beside her.

On the way to the chapel, Juliette collapses.

Act V Romeo breaks into the Capulet's crypt and, faced with Juliette's seemingly lifeless

body, takes poison. At that moment, Juliette awakens and they share a final dream of happiness. Then she decides to follow him.

The lovers die, asking God for forgiveness.

The opera is not without enjoyable arias sung by each one. In Act I, Juliette sings a graceful and high-spirited waltz at the ball about the tender dreams of youth. In Act II, Romeo tries to entice Juliette to come to her balcony.

The electrifying pairing of Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo reunites for the Met's new production by Bartlett Sher. Gianandrea Noseda conducts.

Tickets for all operas are now available.

All seats are general admission. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for OLLI members and $10 for students $10.

Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. The box office opens at noon.

Submarine, Civil War history and more coming to plantation house A living history program with battles, infantry and period demonstrations, local authors Gullah historian Aunt Pearlie Sue and a traveling exhibit of a life-size replica of the CSS H.L. Hunley submarine will take place Saturday, Jan. 21, and Sunday, Jan. 22, at Frampton Plantation House and Visitors’ Center in Yemassee.

The program runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and admission is free.

It will include: • The CSS H.L. Hunley: During the American Civil War, Confederate inventor Horace Lawson Hunley converted a steam boiler into a submarine in Mobile, Ala. After proving to be an effective new weapon that could be used to break the Union blockade, it was moved by rail to Charleston in August 1863.

Unfortunately, the submarine sank twice during trials, costing the lives of two crews, including the inventor himself.

Raised and renamed the H.L. Hunley, it became the first successful combat submarine in world history by sinking the federal steam sloop, USS Housatonic, at the entrance to Charleston Harbor on Feb. 17, 1864. After the successful attack, the Hunley disappeared and her fate remained unknown for 131 years.

Civil War battles and more will be reenacted at the Jan. 21-22 living history program at Frampton Plantation House.

In 1995, the wreck of the Hunley was found 4 miles off Sullivan’s Island.

It is in memory of H.L. Hunley and all those who served their country that this traveling exhibit was created and available for all generations to see and know the true valor and courage of those who fought for their beliefs and freedom from tyranny.

• Pocotaligo Living History: On Oct. 21, 1862, a Union Force of 4,200 men under the command of Gen. John M. Brannan sailed up the Broad River from

Hilton Head Island and Beaufort and then marched on the village of Pocotaligo.

Warned by Confederate pickets of this attempt to destroy the Charleston-to-Savannah Railroad and hinder a major supply line, Col. W.S. Walker of Georgia telegraphed Gen. Beauregard in Charleston. “I am holding & intend to hold my position at Old Pocotaligo,” read his urgent telegram. “Hurry up the reinforcements for God’s sake.”

Thanks in large part to a series of earthwork trenches Gen. Rob-

Aunt Pearlie Sue will weave Gullah tales at the living history program.

ert E. Lee ordered dug during his time in the Lowcountry, a Confederate force of fewer than 450 men, including eight Confederate artillery pieces, two cavalry companies, three companies of the 11th South Carolina Volunteers and the First South Carolina Sharpshooters, managed to stall the federal ad-

vance. Today, a portion of these earthworks are still visible behind the Frampton Plantation House.

• Aunt Pearlie Sue: Hear about Gullah traditions, history and culture from Lowcountry legend Aunt Pearlie Sue. Visit southcarolinalowcountry. com/frampton-plantation-house.

Community mural, more on tap in arts world The Beaufort Arts Council has several programs in the works.

They include: Community mural Through a partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort Arts Council, a group of artists will be creating a community mural inside the Technical College of the Lowcountry tunnel underneath Ribaut Road.

The theme of the mural project is community and combining Beaufort's rich and diverse history to create an indelible memorial.

The history of the Beaufort community

will be highlighted, including the Mather School for Girls (which is the origin of the tunnel), and African-American/Gullah, European, Native-American and Spanish history included in the unity theme.

The group is open to ideas and it is asking for people's stories and memories of the community to create the visuals they will need. Students will also be included in the project.

For additional information, visit the Beaufort Arts Council’s Facebook page.

Art experience The close historical ties between Europe and the United States will be showcased on

Arts center to celebrate legendary singer Etta James The USCB Center for the Arts will host a musical tribute to the legendary threetime Grammy winner Etta James at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22.

Dr. Marlena Smalls, world renowned singer, entertainer, educator and actress, will perform many of James’ hits, including her signature hit, “At Last.”

Smalls will perform other James' classic tunes such as “All I Could Do is Cry, “Something Has a Hold on Me” and “Don’t Lose Your Good Thing.” She will be backed up by Velma Polk and Elaine Lake, who are know for their phenomenal three-part harmonies.

The Lowcountry Jazz Band, under the direction of David Hershey, will provide the big band sound.

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James was not easy to pigeonhole. In fact, she is in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.

She was a soul pioneer who had her share of hard times and emerged Etta James a survivor. She is most often referred to as a rhythm and blues singer, and that is how she made her name in the 1950s with records like “Good Rockin’ Daddy.”

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/military and $15 for students.

Tickets are on sale online at uscbcenterforteharts.com or by calling the box office 843-521-4145.

the local level from Sunday, Feb. 19, through Sunday, Feb. 26, in Beaufort.

Internationally recognized French artists will be joined by popular Lowcountry art-

ists in a curated exhibit that will explore life and landscape of coastal France and South Carolina.

This one-of-a-kind art experience will be held at Tabby Place on Port Republic Road in historic downtown Beaufort. The show will be open from noon to 7 p.m. daily.

There will also be a lecture series, Art for Lunch, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. The public is invited to bring a bag lunch and join a conversation led by experts in contemporary art, French regional culture and local history.

Visit www.andersonkenney.com for more information.

HAVING A BALL

Kathy Shillaber, left, returns the ball while teammate Phil Alling looks on during the triweekly pickleball at The Shed in Port Royal on Jan. 4. Pickleball is a combination of miniature tennis and ping-pong using a solid paddle and heavy duty plastic whiffle ball. Anybody can play. Just show up and a paddle and ball will be provided. For more information, visit www. portroyal.org. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

WHAT TO DO Carolina gold rice topic of history session

The Historic Beaufort Foundation will present a Rice Culture Field Session on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Participants will hear the story of the re-introduction of Carolina gold rice from passionate duck hunters Dr. Richard Schulze Sr. and his son, who have accomplished this at their Turnbridge Plantation.

They will be joined by Glenn Roberts, renowned for sourcing and preserving historic ingredients available through Anson Mills.

After visiting the fields at Turnbridge, participants will adjourn to Delta Plantation for lunch.

Field sessions are limited to 20 participants. They should dress for the weather and will need to provide their own transportation.

The cost is $125 per person for members; $150 for nonmembers. Lunch is included in each session.

For more information, call 843-379-3331 or email info@historicbeaufort.org.

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Library offers variety of children’s programs

Lunch with the Author series, presented by the University of South Carolina Beaufort, will continue on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Moss Creek Clubhouse in Bluffton.

Author J.E. Thompson will speak about his mystery, “The Girl from Felony Bay” and the sequel “Disappearance At Hangman’s Bluff.”

Lunch will be served at noon.

Tickets are $42. Reservations are necessary and must be made by Sunday, Jan. 22.

Reservations can be made online at www.

USCBCenterForTheArts.com or by calling 843-521-4145.

Following are some upcoming children’s programs at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. • Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?: Join the library for a couple of stories, a snowman craft and light snack. This is for ages 2-plus with adult caregiver. Registration is required. The event will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.

• Second Annual Chocolate Olympics: The Chocolate Olympics is making a comeback from last year. Join the games all involving chocolate. Eat, eat, and eat … and compete. This is for grades 6-12. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23.

• Do It Yourself Creation Station: Create and pick out items at creation stations. This is for ages 2-plus with an adult caregiver. The event will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.

Festival series to feature renowned musicians

Port Royal battle lecture comes to library

Mystery books on tap at Lunch with Author series

The USCB Festival Series will present soprano Hyunah Yu, pianist Anna Polonsky, violinist Erin Keefe and cellist Edward Arron at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29.

For more information and tickets, visit www.uscb.edu/arts_cultural_events/festival_series.html.

The Beaufort Branch Library will present a lecture on the Battle of Port Royal Sound at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.

The lecture is free, but advance registration is required.

The library is at 311 Scott St. in Beaufort.

This event is presented by the Beaufort

Social Security and Retirement Income Planning will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott St. Guests will learn how to take full advantage of Social Security benefits and prepare for retirement.

Charles Street Gallery to present Thompson art

Karol Thompson’s new works in graphite and pastels will be presented at the Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort.

There will be an opening reception from 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, and the exhibit will run through Saturday, Feb. 18.

The Charles Street Gallery is an established source for Lowcountry and international art, presented within a carefully renovated house surrounded by a lush garden in the middle of Beaufort’s historic district at 914 Charles St. 29902.

Call 843-521-9054 or visit thecharlesstreetgallery.com.

Beaufort Theatre Co. will hold auditions

The University of South Carolina Center for the Arts and the Beaufort Theatre Company are holding auditions for “A Tribute to Broadway” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the USCB Center for the Arts.

The show will be a musical journey through some of Broadway’s classic musicals (“Singing in the Rain” and “South Pacific”) to recent hits like “Wicked,” “Newsies” and more.

“A Tribute to Broadway” is scheduled for March 11-13.

Auditions are for ages 17 and up. Those auditioning should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to sign 16 bars from a Broadway musical. They will also need to provide sheet music or prerecorded music.

Musical theater experience is preferable but not required.

For additional information, call the Cen-

The 4th Annual Chilly Bean Run 5K and 10K and Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, at Coosaw Point in Beaufort.

The event will start at 10:30 a.m.

To register, visit www.chillybeanrun.com.

Red Dam Baptist to host Snow Day

Red Dam Baptist Church, at 488 Red Dam Road in Hardeeville, will host a Snow Day from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

The event will include a 40-foot snow slide, music, marshmallow roasting, a crackling campfire, games, face painting, hot dogs, hot chocolate, lemonade, popcorn, snow cones, cookies, cupcakes, men's chili cookoff, ladies pie contest and more.

The event is free and open to the public.

New production to open at The Shed

Coastal Stage Productions is currently in rehearsals for “Sylvia,” which opens Friday, Feb. 10, at The Shed in Port Royal.

The production cast and crew is comprised entirely of Beaufort and Jasper county volunteers.

Coastal Stage Productions is a locally owned, traveling theater company based in Ridgeland. Tickets are available at www.sylviaportroyal.bpt.me

Conversation Café is getting underway

Starting in February, the Beaufort County Library’s St. Helena Branch is the site of the latest opening in a nationwide movement of Conversation Cafés. This open group welcomes everyone to join in on respectful and friendly discussions of topics that matter.

The Café will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, and will continue to meet one evening per month at the library.

Everyone is invited to attend this free event. No registration is necessary. The library is at 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road.

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