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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

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 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 designed 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 blue and yellow star block on a yellow background with a saw tooth edge. The quilting is a pattern of sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine.

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.

Ali and Duane Averette of Coosaw Point had the winning raffle ticket for the Sea Island Quilters’ Hearts for Ukraine quilt. Submitted photo.

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 martial 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 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.

NEWS BRIEFS

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:

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.

The event is free and open to the public.

The New River campus is at 100 Community College Drive, in Bluffton.

Mark your calendar for PAL’s 13th annual online auction

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 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.

Pickleball clinic coming for teachers, ADs

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.

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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 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 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 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 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.

Shrimp boat sinks in Battery Creek

By Tony Kukulich

A shrimp boat sank sometime Thursday night or early Friday morning in Battery Creek near Port Royal.

The boat was one of two shrimp boats moored to the town’s dock that were recently purchased and then moved from the dock into Battery Creek, said Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis. The new owner planned to refurbish the boats.

“He’s already relocated one boat,” Willis added. “He was coming back for this one, but hadn’t yet. He’s been checking on it. He had the pumps on car batteries, but I don’t know what happened. Obviously, the boat went down.”

In advance of what’s expected to be a busy weekend on the water, the Beaufort Water Search and Rescue (BWSAR) team marked the wreck with a buoy to warn boaters of the hazard. At low tide, the boat is visible as it sits in water that is six to eight feet deep, said Clay Emminger with the BWSAR. At high tide, however, the hull is completely submerged.

“It’s a busy weekend for boaters,” Willis said. “At high tide the boat is under water. When the tide is fully up, you won’t be able to see the boat. That’s why it’s important it’s marked, so somebody coming through won’t hit it.”

BWSAR reported the coordinates of the sunken boat as 32° 22’ 57.5” north, 080° 41’ 96.5” west.

According to Willis, the new owner intends to raise the boat and continue with his plans to refurbish the boat.

Port Royal officials are engaged in an effort to rebuild the town’s dock, the latest in a series of actions taken by the town to support the continuation of shrimping in the Lowcountry. Demolition and construction can’t get under way until all of the boats tied to the dock have relocated. An April 15 deadline to clear all boats from the dock came and went with boats remaining. To further complicate the situation, a sailboat was recently abandoned by its owner at the dock.

The town’s efforts to clear the dock and start construction are ongoing.

Burton firefighters and Beaufort County EMS personnel responded Tuesday to a motor vehicle collision on Trask Parkway. At least one occupant was trapped. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District.

Burton Fire, Beaufort County EMS respond to 2-vehicle crash, trapped passengers

From staff reports

Just after 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, Burton firefighters and Beaufort County EMS personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision on Trask Parkway by Roseida Road with reports of people trapped.

Emergency crews from two fire trucks and three ambulances arrived on scene to a two-vehicle collision between a passenger vehicle and a van, involving multiple occupants, including children. One occupant in the passenger vehicle was trapped and freed by Burton fire crews who had to push the van away from the door.

There were 11 occupants in the passenger van, including seven children, ranging in age from 3 to 10 years old. According to a release from the Burton Fire District, some of those children were not properly restrained.

All injuries appeared to be non-life threatening. Traffic was delayed for almost an hour while emergency crews worked to assist the occupants and remove roadway hazards.

WATER FEST BABY

In what has become a tradition, babies born at Beaufort Memorial during the annual Water Festival are presented with their own celebratory "onesie." Commodore Shawna Doran visited with new mom Shelby Feltner last week at Collins Birthing Center to present the commemorative gift. Shelby's daughter Cailin was born during the festival. Submitted photo.

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The last full day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival on Saturday, July 23, featured a full slate of activities including a parade, air show and the Commodore’s Ball in Beaufort. Photos by Tony Kukulich.

Kate Griffin of Raleigh, N.C., samples the Lowcountry Supper during the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival Thursday, July 21 in Beaufort. The evening also featured musical performances by Chris Jones, Katie Godowns, and Mike Ponder and Steel Rail Express. Mike Ponder entertains the crowd with his brand of country music during the seventh night of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival Thursday, July 21 in Beaufort. A demonstration of aerobatics was performed by the Chefpitts Airshows pilot Clemens Kuhlig on Saturday, July 23, during the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival air show in Beaufort. Kuhlig took three years to build his plane himself.

Brett, Colton, Ava and Shawna Doran wave to onlookers from the Palmetto Pride during the Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats on Sunday, July 24, the final day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival in Beaufort. James Nutt and Allison Kindwall wave to onlookers during the Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats on Sunday, July 24, the final day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival in Beaufort. Nutt was named as the commodore for the 67th annual Beaufort Water Festival in 2023.

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three different Marine Corps bands.

A broad range of events started Saturday morning and continued throughout the week including: bocce ball and badminton tournaments; raft races; bed races; a Lowcountry supper; Children’s Day; a talent show; an air show; a parade; a water ski show and many live music performances.

The festival benefitted from mostly favorable weather conditions. There was plenty of rain over the 10-day span, but only one event, the performance of the Metallica tribute band Hardwired, was canceled due to rain. While the Lowcountry is certainly capable of producing very hot days and nights in mid-July, temperatures were mostly reasonable with highs ranging from the mid-80s to low-90s.

“For the most part, the weather blessed us this week,” Doran said. “We were fortunate to have relatively good weather.”

Mother nature didn’t present many issues for the festival, and neither did human nature. Large crowds, hot weather and alcohol can sometimes be a recipe for problems. With a few minor exceptions, that wasn’t the case.

“This year’s water festival was relatively uneventful from a police perspective,” Beaufort Police Chief Dale McDorman said. “Many events appeared to have very large crowds, and there were very few incidents requiring police intervention.”

One change that was noticeable this year was the transition to electronic tickets. Doran said the change came with the recognition that many people have gotten familiar with the use of electronic tickets for school events like sporting events and plays.

“We transitioned well,” she stated. “We didn’t have any hiccups or anything. It was nice to have that as opposed to having tons of paper tickets that we had to hold. The majority did do online sales.”

Festival officials are still counting the number of attendees. That number is expected to be available later this week.

During Saturday’s Commodore’s Ball, Doran announced that James Nutt had been named the commodore of the 67th annual Beaufort Water Festival. After the announcement, Nutt and his fiancé Allison Kindwall danced to music provided by the band Chairmen of the Board.

Asked if Doran had any advice for Nutt, she said, “Don’t blink because it goes quick. That 10 days of festival starts, and before you know it, it’s over.”

According to Doran, planning for the water festival takes about 11 months. That gives Nutt about a month before he needs to start getting the machine cranked up again.

The festival closed Sunday afternoon with the traditional Blessing of the Fleet performed by Monsignor Ronald Cellini, followed by the Boat Parade. Four shrimp boats were among the dozen or so boats that participated in the event. "The City is grateful to the Beaufort Water Festival organization, the hundreds of volunteers, first responders, and sponsors who made the 66th celebration a resounding success,” said Beaufort Mayor Stephen Murray. “Celebrating our natural resources, each other, and this remarkable place we call home is important and the Beaufort Water Festival provides the perfect outlet for this celebration."

Bed racers are soaked as they make their run Friday, July 22, during the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival in Beaufort. Local band Killin’ Quaid turned in a strong evening performance, but storms caused the cancelation of headliner Hardwired, a Metallica tribute band. Photos by Tony Kukulich.

Aboard the Palmetto Pride, Commodore Shawna Doran places a wreath during the Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats on the final day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival. The Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats mark the final day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival. The last full day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival on Saturday, July 23, featured a full slate of activities including a parade, air show and the Commodore’s Ball.

The Chairmen of the Board perform during the Commodore’s Ball on Saturday, July 23. The Pirettes ride in the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 23 as the last full day of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival gets underway in Beaufort.

The ever-popular Whistlers perform Thursday, July 21, during the seventh night of the 66th annual Beaufort Water Festival in Beaufort. The evening featured the Lowcountry Supper as well as musical performances by Chris Jones, Katie Godowns, and Mike Ponder and Steel Rail Express.