NEWS Man shot several times on St. Helena Island From staff reports A man was shot several times on St. Helena Island, Sunday afternoon, July 24. The current condition of the victim, who was not identified, is not known. Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded to the report of a gunshot victim on Harold Rivers Road at approximately 4:20 p.m. When deputies arrived, they learned a man had been shot several times by an unknown subject. Beaufort County Emergency Services paramedics were called to the scene, and the wounded man was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital. According to witnesses, the subject responsible left the scene in a vehicle. The BCSO reported that no description of the subject or the vehicle is available. Anyone with information pertaining to Sunday’s shooting is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 843-524-2777.
LEGAL NOTICES
City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX GRANT-ATAX APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Fiscal Year 2023 Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Grant Application Packets are now available for the City of Beaufort. The application may be accessed on the City’s website under Government – Tourism Development Advisory Committee – at www.cityofbeaufort.org or you may pick one up at City Hall, located at 1911 Boundary Street. Mandatory Learn and Share Workshops: The City of Beaufort will hold mandatory workshops for applicants on Tuesday, August 2nd at 10:00 AM and Thursday, August 11th at 2:00 PM. All potential applicants are REQUIRED to attend one of the two mandatory workshops. Application Submittal Deadline: August 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No. 2019-CP-07-00271 SUMMONS Joseph L. Culbertson et al., Plaintiffs, v. Earnestine Heyward, Clarence Heyward, Richard Heyward, Jr., and Kim Holmes, Defendants. TO DEFENDANT RICHARD HEYWARD, JR: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO ANSWER the Complaint in the above-entitled action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Beaufort County, South Carolina and a copy attached hereto, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the undersigned subscriber at Bill Young Attorney at Law, PO Box 9567, Greenville, SC 29604, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. BILL YOUNG ATTORNEY AT LAW William T. Young III (SC Bar No. 75153) 141 Traction St. PO Box 9567 Greenville, SC 29604 (864) 403-8300 bill@billyounglawfirm.com
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from page A1 of ours,” he explained. “They went right through that. The rooftop space is going to be one of a kind for us. I think it’s great.” While concerns over the building’s height were resolved without much controversy, the DRB did have a number of questions regarding the materials used on the
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Sea Island Quilters give their “Hearts for Ukraine”
From staff reports The Sea Island Quilters, an organization of more than 70 area quilters, raised more than $2,500 for the City of Ostroh, Ukraine when they met Sunday, July 24 to raffle its “Hearts for Ukraine” quilt to support the City of Beaufort’s partner city. Ali and Duane Averette of Coosaw Point had the winning raffle ticket. Barbara Elder, one of the organizers of the project, said there was an enthusiastic response from people who both admired the quilt and wanted to support Ukraine. Beaufort City Council member Mitch Mitchell and Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop and were present to draw the winning ticket. In March, the City of Beaufort, through the initiative of Mayor Stephen Murray, started a campaign to support Ostroh in its effort to
The Sea Island Quilters with City Manager Bill Prokop at left and City Councilman Mitch Mitchell at right. The group gathered on Sunday at the Islands of Beaufort clubhouse, and Mitch Mitchell pulled the winning raffle ticket. Submitted photo. help Ukrainian refugees and Ukraine’s army with supplies. The Sea Island Quilters started the quilt project at that time and finished the intricate quilt almost three months later. It is a unique work of art that captures the artisans’ strong support for Ukraine. The quilt was de-
signed by members of Sea Island Quilters and made from 56 blocks pieced by individual quilters in the organization. The stunning quilt is fronted by hearts pieced in shades of blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine’s flag, and the reverse has a single
Ali and Duane Averette of Coosaw Point had the winning raffle ticket for the Sea Island Quilters’ Hearts for Ukraine quilt. Submitted photo. blue and yellow star block on a yellow background with a saw tooth edge. The quilt-
ing is a pattern of sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine.
Beaufort’s Elias again attends Chuck Norris’ event
From staff reports Chuck Elias, owner and Head Instructor of Lady’s Island’s Club Karate, recently traveled to Las Vegas to participate in Chuck Norris' International Training Conference for the 32nd year in a row. This highly anticipated annual event is a weeklong conference filled with classes on School Management, Instructor Training,
School Marketing and Curriculum Planning. In addition, there are Physical Training Seminars with some of the world's premier martial artists. This year’s headliner was Georges St-Pierre, a multi-division UFC champion. Other instructors included Carlos Machado, Roland Osborne, Jeff Smith and many other highly accomplished mar-
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Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week kicks off Saturday
The citizens and leaders of the Gullah/Geechee Nation will celebrate the Gullah/Geechee living legacy under the theme "Disya Who WEBE" for the 10th Annual Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week. The week long celebration will be launched at "Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day" on Saturday, July 30 at Noon in the St. Helena Park on Ball Park Road on historic St. Helena Island. Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation will personally host this annual Gullah/ Geechee Famlee Reunion. At Famlee Day, there will be presentations, crafts, food and dancing. Every coastal county and multiple townships (excluding Horry County, S.C.) have proclaimed "Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week" for the week from July 30 to August 6 and reiterated their support for the continuation of Gullah/Geechee traditions and for the Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Plan to help protect the coastal habitat. They all have encouraged people to economically support authentic Gullah/Geechee businesses throughout the week. Those who are going to come out in person should obtain EventBrite passes in advance for the two signature events of the celebration:
building's exterior, which is a combination of wood, brick and concrete panels in a contemporary design. “We introduced some new materials that are not conventional to a lot of the Beaufort facades,” said David Sklar, lead designer with SM7 Design. “That wasn’t the intent – to create anything that was what we would call traditional. We wanted to respond to the environment and having things like the louvers that
tial artists. Saturday and Sunday was the exciting International Tournament where martial artists come from all over the world to compete in Fighting and Forms. Elias, 69, captured the 60 Year and Above Lightweight Division on Saturday. He also took second place in Weapon Forms. On Sunday, he competed
Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day – https://bit.ly/3zDiuP6. Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival 2022 – https://bit.ly/3zaVNQF. For more details, visit https://bit. ly/3veWgjC.
TCL holding Early Childhood Development job fair
The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold an Early Childhood Development Job Fair in August. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the college’s New River campus. Representatives from area businesses and organizations will be on hand to network and talk about career opportunities and hiring needs. Those interested in studying early childhood development and education are invited to attend to learn more about TCL’s associate and certificate programs, how to apply and more about TCL’s free tuition program. Teachers, daycare managers and other professionals in this field continue to be in demand as workers transfer to other occupations or retire from the workforce. Employment of preschool teachers was projected to grow 18 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
help provide shade to the building as opposed to the flat facade. It’s actually more conducive to the Lowcountry environment. “With the technology that we have today, we’re not building like we were 200 years ago, or even 20 years ago. We wanted to employ some new techniques and show that Beaufort is a forward thinking city that also has a great history.” The DRB provided the
for Grand Champion, first defeating the middle weight 60+ and then the Heavyweight 60+ fighter. After the 40–49 Age Division winner defeated the 50–59 Age Division winner, Elias was defeated in the final round. The weekend wrapped up with an elegant gala banquet where awards were presented by Grand Master Chuck Norris.
Chuck Norris and Chuck Elias. Submitted photo.
The event is free and open to the public. The New River campus is at 100 Community College Drive, in Bluffton.
no kill adoption center in Okatie. New items are being added to their online catalog every day, so PAL encourages everyone to start browsing today at www.PALauction.org.
Mark your calendar for PAL’s 13th annual online auction
Pickleball clinic coming for teachers, ADs
Palmetto Animal League’s most important annual fundraiser has gained quite a following over the years – and for good reason. The Bid for PAL Online Auction will take place from Thursday, Aug. 4 at 8 a.m. through Sunday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m., offering a wide variety of items donated by animal-loving businesses. The auction includes many of our area’s most popular products and services, including golf rounds at renowned clubs, restaurant certificates, relaxing getaways, clothing, jewelry, home décor, and more. Participants look forward to this once-a-year, virtual shopping experience, knowing they are helping save homeless animals with each bid they make. “It’s fun to check back and see all the new items being donated by big-hearted Lowcountry businesses,” says return bidder Polly Sten. “It feels good to browse and plan your bids knowing every penny will go to help save another animal waiting for a lifeline.” The Bid for PAL Online Auction is a shopper’s paradise, with all the proceeds going to provide medical treatment, dedicated care, and lots of love for the homeless pets at PAL’s
project design team several conditions to be met when the team next appears before the DRB, including providing samples of the wood material that will be used on the exterior and renderings that show how the Desai will look next to the two neighboring hotels. “The intent of the form has carried through, and that’s where we feel really good,” Sklar said. “So, we got the form and all the structural
The Sea Islands Pickleball Club is hosting a Pickleball clinic for northern Beaufort County elementary physical education teachers and athletic directors from 9 to 11 a.m., August 10 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club. Sixteen elementary schools have been invited to participate. Club members are volunteering to assist with registration, snacks and instruction. USA Pickleball Association offers a “youth program provider” membership for schools. Through this program, USAPA provides free lesson plans, free videos and reduced cost for equipment to the school. Sponsors have been located for each participating Beaufort County elementary school north of the Broad River. Sea Islands Pickleball Club believes this clinic will aid in the growth of junior participation in Pickleball within the schools.
Purple Heart meeting set for Aug. 15
The Jimmie Leach Chapter of the Purple Heart will hold a meeting at noon, August 15 at AMVETS Post 70 in Port Royal.
elements in the building that we wanted. Really, they’re just asking us to re-study the composition of some of the materials. Overall, we feel it’s fairly minor. They’re giving us a little leniency to introduce some elements that traditionally wouldn’t be considered.” Michaels said he expects the Desai project will once again seek final approval during the August or September DRB meeting.
“Based on the comments from today and what they’re asking for, I see no reason not to get final approval,” said Michaels. “There should be no reason not to.” Tony Kukulich is a recent transplant to the Lowcountry. A native of Wilmington, Del., he comes to The Island News from the San Francisco Bay Area where he spent seven years as a reporter and photographer for several publications. He can be reached at tony.theislandnews@gmail.com.
