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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
LIGHTS, CAMERA, PUPPIES! Hometown rescue pups set to make national television debut This Sunday, Feb. 3, will not just be “any given Sunday” here in the Lowcountry.
Photo courtesy of Palmetto Animal League. group of Beaufort County-based rescue pups from Palmetto Animal League (PAL), a private, non-profit, nokill organization, will be featured as part of Puppy Bowl XV starting at 3 p.m. on Animal Planet. The Puppy Bowl attracts millions of viewers, making this a big deal for some small-town pups. The PAL puppies have been prepping for their moment in the spotlight, filming throughout December with Animal Planet’s production crew at different locations throughout the Lowcountry and Savannah. The adoptable pups, ranging in age from 3 to 6 months, will be featured during the lead-in to Puppy Bowl, and the footage filmed here will also be incorporated into vignettes that will air as part of a national advertising campaign for Puppy Bowl sponsor Subaru throughout the program. “The Puppy Bowl stars adoptable puppy ‘players,’ kitten ‘cheerleaders’ and other looking-for-a-
home pets, making it a big win for shelter pets,” said Palmetto Animal League President Amy Cam-
how wonderful shelter pets are. The support we receive from Peacock Subaru helped give PAL this
The Owens family met and adopted Pumpkin at a Peacock Subaru-sponsored adoption event for PAL last fall - and their story is part of a national commercial for the Puppy Bowl. “When we brought Pumpkin home, the family was complete,” said 17-year old Caitlyn. “It just felt really right.” Photo courtesy of Animal Planet. panini. “During the Puppy Bowl, animal rescue takes center stage, showing the entire country just
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Peacock Subaru was selected by Subaru of America to be featured
USCB has full slate of activities for African-American History Month he University of South Carolina Beaufort has scheduled a series of educational, cultural and entertaining activities to commemorate African-American History Month, starting with an opening reception in the atrium of the new Hilton Head Island Campus from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 1. USCB Chancellor Dr. Al M. Panu will deliver the welcoming address. The multiple events on all three university campuses are sponsored by South Carolina Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment of the Humanities that promotes exhibits, docu-
mentaries, discussion forums and many similar endeavors related to the humanities. African-American History Month was designated by Congress in 1986 to raise awareness of African-American history, to acknowledge African-American contributions to the American story, and to apply lessons learned from these experiences to future relations among races. The full slate of events includes a panel discussion exploring the Reconstruction Era from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 6 at USCB’s Center for the Arts in Beaufort and screenings of multiple documentaries.
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Dr. Najmah Thomas, assistant professor in the Department of Social Sciences at USCB and the faculty member for African-American Studies, is hoping for large community turnout for the African-American History events. As chair of the committee responsible for organizing the month-long commemoration, she has a specific goal in mind. “We want the community to step into the role of cross-cultural ambassadors,” Dr. Thomas says. “We want the community to come in,
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in this year’s Puppy Bowl because of its involvement with PAL and other local animal welfare organizations, in support of the national “Subaru Loves Pets” initiative. “Helping homeless animals is something all of us at Peacock Subaru care about, as many of us have rescue pets of our own,” explained Warner Peacock, president and CEO of Peacock Automotive. “Any opportunity to support these animals and the people helping them is a win in our book.” Supported solely by individual donors and compassionate “Partners in Rescue” like Peacock Subaru, PAL’s no-kill shelter serves as a temporary residence for approximately 200 cats and dogs while they wait to find a loving home. “The PAL Adoption Center is a happy place. It’s a place of new beginnings.” says Campanini. “There is no limit to an animal’s stay with us, and we give them all the love and comfort they deserve until they are adopted.”
As they prepare for their big debut during Puppy Bowl XV, the precious Palmetto Animal League pups and all their friends at the PAL Adoption Center are anxiously awaiting the biggest win of all – a home of their own. “So many rescue pets have amazing stories to tell, and we’re excited that some of our hometown pups are getting this opportunity,” says PAL Development Coordinator Stephanie Bashaw. “It’s been an amazing experience, and we can’t wait to see our puppies on national TV.” Tune in for the most adorable grid-iron action you’ve ever seen in Puppy Bowl XV this Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. on Animal Planet. Even better, join the Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Peacock Subaru starting at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy all the cuteness of Puppy Bowl as you snuggle with adoptable PAL puppies and munch on delicious tailgate food from One Hot Mama’s. Peacock Subaru will be happily accepting donations for PAL during the party.
BRIDGE TROUBLES
The Woods Memorial Bridge connecting downtown Beaufort and Lady’s Island, seen here at night, was temporarily out of service during the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 26, due to a mechanical malfunction, causing traffic backups. The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic for about an hour and closed to boat traffic for a short period longer while repairs were completed. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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