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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY

Once again, Port of Port Royal sale appears imminent

Graffiti, decaying concrete and rusted buildings are all that’s left of the old Port of Port Royal. Reports indicate sale of the port may be imminent. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

By Lolita Huckaby PORT ROYAL – It’s been a long time coming but maybe … just maybe … development of the 300-plus acres that used to be the Port of Port Royal appears close to happening.

Since 2017 when the current property owners Grey Ghost Properties (GGP) bought the shuttered port facility for $9 million from the state, the town has been working with the owners to develop a comprehensive “marina village” on the banks of Battery Creek – a “village” that includes the current dry-stack storage facility, the former port terminal building, the current Fishcamp restaurant and

open space for more than 500 dwelling units.

The planned unit development, or PUD, approved by the town council in 2017 also includes commercial space and a 300-slip marina.

While the town has been putting pressure on GGP to live up to timelines established in the PUD agreement, apparently a buy-out has been in the works. And the potential buyer, based on wording in the agreement changes given a first-reading vote of approval last week by the town council, is “SH,” LLC, or Safe Harbor Marinas.

Sources close to the pending buy-

out have confirmed Safe Harbor Marinas, a national marina operations company which leases Beaufort’s Downtown Marina and owns Port Royal Landings and Skull Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island as well as more than 100 other marinas. Safe Harbor was purchased in October 2020 by Sun Communities, a real estate investment trust.

And based on discussion at Monday night’s Municipal Planning Commission, where commissioners were asked to approve the proposed PUD changes, the deal appears im-

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2 swimmers rescued from riptide

By Mike McCombs Disaster was averted on Father’s Day as two swimmers being swept out to sea by the current off the south end of Harbor Island were rescued and returned to safety by members of the Fripp Island Sea Rescue.

“Beaufort Dispatch paged us with a water emergency just before noon, and we launched Rescue 3 from the Fripp Marina at 12:11 p.m.,” Fripp Island Sea Rescue Communications Office Michael Beach said. “… Our rescue boat with two experienced crew members was able to round the north end of Harbor Island in the heavy weather by about (1 p.m.), find and recover the two adult swimmers in the Atlantic off the south end of Harbor Island and get them safely into our boat.”

Tropical Storm Claudette was moving through the area with gale force winds and, according to Beach, there were particularly rough seas with high wind and rain coming back from the Harbor River Buoy to well within the new Harbor River Bridge.

Initially, the swimmers were difficult to spot, but eventually, firemen spotted the pair with a “boogie board” between 300 and 400 yards off shore being swept out to sea.

When they were reached, they told rescuers they were tired but fine, according to Beach.

Because of the rough weather, Rescue 3 took the swimmers to Russ

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Herschel “Woody” Williams, retired, shakes hands with Sgt. Brittany Guadalupe following the graduation of Echo Company on Friday, June 18, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. CWO Williams is the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He earned the medal for his actions while serving with 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. As the Parade Reviewing Official, Williams was able to watch his great-grandson graduate. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Parris Island fully reopens, holds 1st open graduation

From staff reports Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island fully reopened to the public on Wednesday, June 16. MCRD Parris Island announced the reopening last Tuesday on its Facebook page.

The public had been restrict-

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ed from Parris Island due to COVID-19 concerns for roughly a year.

The depot will now be open each day of the week to visitors.

This includes no restrictions on the amount of people allowed for all future recruit training

graduations.

All Family Day and Graduation activities have resumed and will be accessible to the public.

The depot’s first fully open graduation in roughly a year, held, Friday, June 18, was a special event in itself.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Herschel “Woody” Williams, retired, was the Parade Reviewing Official.

Williams is the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the

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Solicitor Stone releases statement on Murdaugh investigation SLED releases heavily redacted secondary reports from night of murders

By Mike McCombs Two weeks after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and on the day the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) released heavily redacted reports from the night of the killings, 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone released a statement regarding his office’s involvement in the investigation.

Paul Murdaugh, 22, and Maggie Murdaugh, 52, were found shot to

death June 7 at their family’s Colleton County home.

At the time of his murder, Paul Murdaugh was facing three felony charges in connection to the fatal boat crash Duffy in February 2019 in Stone Beaufort County that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach.

Murdaugh and Beach were among

six people thrown from a boat when it crashed into a piling on Archers Creek near Parris Island on Feb. 24, 2019. Beach’s body was found one week later on March 3.

Murdaugh was eventually charged with one count of boating under the influence causing death and two counts of boating under the influence causing great bodily injury in connection to the boat crash. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in May, 2019.

Stone recused himself and his office from that case because of close connections to the powerful Murdaugh family. Among the connections, Stone succeeded Randolph Murdaugh III as the 14th Circuit Solicitor, and Alex Murdagh, Paul Murdaugh’s father, often works on cases with the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s office.

A member of the Murdaugh family was solicitor of the S.C. 14th Judicial Circuit from 1920 to 2006.

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At least one S.C. media outlet has suggested Stone should once again recuse himself from this case, as well.

Though not necessarily a suspect, Alex Murdaugh has been named by SLED a person of interest in the murders of his son and wife.

Stone’s statement from Monday tries to differentiate between the connections to the boat crash investiga-

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Robbie Robertson

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Beaufort’s Robbie Robertson, 81, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in Camden, N.J. in 1957. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Infantry training he served as a Marine guard aboard the USS Providence (CLG-6) deploying to WESTPAC. Thereafter, several tours brought him to be commissioned in 1965 in Pensacola, Fla., where he earned his wings in 1967. He flew helicop-

PAL PETS OF THE WEEK Cat of the Week: Honeydew is as sweet as her name. She was adopted as a kitten and has made her way back to us. She enjoys her sister from another mister, Cindy, but not her smaller kitten friends. She would love a home where she could stalk birds from a big window or porch. She is a year old, spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

ters (UH-34D) in Vietnam at Phu Bai, later flying the Sea Stallion (CH-53) in search and rescue at MCAS Cherry Point before transitioning to jets (A-4 Sky Hawk) at MCAS Beaufort and in Vietnam at Ben Hoa. He retired as a Major in 1979 with 22 years of service and as the Airfield Operations Officer at MCAS Beaufort. After active duty, he attended Technical Col-

lege of the Lowcountry to become a Registered Nurse, then worked 22 years in various health-related positions in Beaufort County. He’s also known for his years of working for the Beaufort Water Festival.

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Public hearing scheduled on Mossy Oaks Drainage Project From staff reports A public hearing has been scheduled for 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, to review the City of Beaufort’s “performance and accomplishments” in regards to the completion of the Mossy Oaks Drainage Project.

The public hearing will be held in the City of Beaufort Council Chambers at 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, and can be viewed live via Facebook at the City's page (www.facebook.com/ CityBeaufortSC/).

According to the city’s public no-

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Licenses available for solid waste collectors, haulers beginning July 1

Beginning July 1, solid waste hauler licenses for 2021-2022 will be available for all associated collectors and haulers operating in Beaufort County. The County will not accept disposal charges at its approved landfills from collectors and haulers who do not have a valid license after August 1.

License fees are $100 per year for the first vehicle and $50 for each additional vehicle/decal.

Beaufort County’s Code of Ordinances requires that all contractors providing residential waste collection and transportation within the County have a license which, along with decals, can be obtained from either the Beaufort or Bluffton location of the Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Department.

To schedule an appointment or if you have questions, please contact Cindy Carter at ccarter@bc-

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tice, the hearing will be used to “review program performance and accomplishments conducted under a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project known as CDBG Project # 4-CI-18-002 City of Beaufort Mossy Oaks Drainage Project, wherein the following activities were undertaken: The City of Beaufort expended $1,000,000 in CDBG funds and approximately $400,000 in local funds to upgrade the existing drainage system in the Mossy Oaks area of the City of Beaufort.”

The project benefitted approximately 1,250 residents, 60.8 percent of which were considered low-to-moderate income.

This public hearing and the matters to be discussed are subject to the provisions of the City of Beaufort’s Citizen Participation Plan, developed in anticipation of participation in the State of South Carolina's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, providing for the participation of the citizens of the City of Beaufort in the planning and implementation

of community and economic development projects which will involve CDBG funds.

The Citizen Participation Plan is available for review at 1911 Boundary Street between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Persons with questions or comments concerning the public hearing or the Citizen Participation Plan may contact Barbara A. Johnson, Lowcountry Council of Governments, P.O. Box 98, Yemassee, S.C. 29945 or by calling 843726-5536.

gov.net or 843-255-2745.

The Beaufort County Distance Learning Fund of Coastal Community Foundation has awarded $100,000 to five nonprofits providing distance learning services to students in Beaufort County.

The fund was launched at Coastal Community Foundation in January with $100,000 in seed money from Beaufort County to help support nonprofit organizations that are currently offering distance learning services and those who would like to begin offering distance learning components to Beaufort County students.

has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey, a former top executive with Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors, will succeed Bobby Hitt, who is retiring in the fall.

“Harry Lightsey has been a fixture in South Carolina’s business community for decades, and I’m confident that with the vast experience he will be bringing to the Department of Commerce, South Carolina will keep winning,” McMaster said in a release. “Our state will have the workforce, infrastructure, intellectual capital, environmental assets and the quality of life necessary to compete – both nationally and globally – for jobs and investment.”

McMaster nomintates Lightsey to be SC Secretary of Commerce

SC Military Department to host career fair for service members, public

partment (SCMD) will host a military career and resource fair for all service members with the South Carolina National Guard and the public, Thursday, June 24.

The SCMD, in partnership with Operation Palmetto Employment, will host up to 130 employers and veteran resources. Military hour will be from 9 to 10 a.m., designated for service members, and then open to the public until 2 p.m. The career fair will be at the state fair ground, 1200 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. Enter the fairground by using Gate 6 on George Rogers Blvd.

The purpose of this career fair is to provide an opportunity to the South Carolina National Guard service members who have been on orders in support of COVID-19 to obtain civilian employment with their transition from active-duty, as well as provide the opportunity for other service members and the public to gain employment or advance their career.

Attendees are reminded to bring several copies of your resume.

Foundation gives $100k to promote distance learning

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Going straight on Sam’s Point Road just got easier

LADY’S ISLAND ou may have missed it but Thursday, June 17, was something of a red letter day for Lady’s Island travelers.

On that day, in this year of 2021, the county’s first project funded by the 2018 one cent sales tax was completed – the long-awaited Sam’s Point Road right-turn lane.

The road addition, which includes a piece of a bicycle lane and sidewalk, creates two through lanes for traffic heading to the McTeer Bridge and points southwest.

The sales tax, which went into effect May 2019, has already raised $70 million, of which $30 million is designated for projects along the U.S. 21-S.C. 802 corridor.

(For a complete look at what those planned projects are, check out www.BeaufortCountyPenny.com) More talk about plans BEAUFORT – It may not be the most interesting show in town but public hearings on the county’s updated comprehensive development plan drew almost 150 citizens earlier this month.

How many had comments on the detailed document is unclear since the hearings were an open format, which means folks walk around, look at the documents and discuss their concerns with the county planning staff and consultants.

The 130-page plan, which

ics about the area.

The planners hope to get the document to the County Council for approval (which will include public hearings)

by September … or the end of the year.

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comes with a 43-page “playbook,” is an update on the existing 1997 and 2010 comp plans which, theoretically, have helped guide development.

These recent hearings follow the three public hearings and public surveys held last October at the beginning of the process.

The usual “suspects” have commented on the document – the Coastal Conservation League, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust – but a new group – the Lowcountry Equitable Land and Resource Trust recently weighed in with criticisms, contending it overlooks the county’s Black communities.

The group wants to see more capital projects for the St. Helena Island area, including an art center, a high school and water-sewer service impact studies.

Feel free to take a look at the proposed plan yourself by visiting www.envisionbeaufortcounty.com or taking a look at copies at the local libraries. There’s also a cool 124-page “atlas” which includes all kind of demograph-

If you’re reading this while sitting on the bridge, ...

BEAUFORT – In a recent meeting of the city’s Neighborhood Association, a comment was made about the opening schedule of the Woods Memorial Bridge and how perhaps it could be tweaked to better accommodate the ever-increasing traffic.

From time to time, complaints are heard about being held up by the open bridge – folks late for church, for a doctor’s appointment, for a meeting with an attorney to change their will. But lately conversation has been more focused on the Murdaugh murders or proposed development in the downtown area, speeding cars or driveby shootings.

The bridge crosses the Intracoastal Waterway, and while it’s technically owned by the S.C. Department of transportation, it’s the U.S. Coast Guard that sets the opening schedule, which becomes official by being listed in the National Register. The current schedule: – On Monday through Friday: Prohibits opening the swing bridge for large boats and ships during morning

talk, no specific plan.

In the meantime, follow the wise advice of former state Rep. Edie Rodgers, also a former City Council member who recommended, at that same meeting, if you’re stuck in traffic, waiting for a boat to pass under the bridge, just sit there and enjoy the magnificent view.

Gray's Hill native Darius Brown provided a personal link to the area's history for the "Free and Equal" interactive app produced

by USC Beaufort’s Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era and the Walking Cinema media company, which celebrated the app’s release with a launch party Thursday night at the historic Porter Chapel in the Naval Heritage Park. The app is free and available at Google Play or Apple App Stores. Gullah gospel tunes were performed by church members from St. Helena Island at the launch party, as well. Photo by Lolita Huckaby. and evening rush hours. (The bridge must remain open to car traffic between Lady's Island and downtown Beaufort from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.) The bridge is limited to opening only at the top of the hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

– During the months of April, May, October, and November, considered peak “snowbird” boat travel, from Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw bridge need not open to navigation; and between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the draw need open only on the

hour and half-hour.

– And yes, the official schedule says the draw bridge shall open on signal from a boat at all times.

Folks who have been here for awhile know that complaints about the bridge scheduling often lead to comments like “why don’t they replace that thing,” referring to one of the few remaining swing bridges in South Carolina.

Debate about a replacement bridge is almost as old as the ebb and flow of the tides.

There is no long-range plan for replacement … lots of

Now we know a little more of the story BEAUFORT – The city announced at the beginning of last week plans to go with another garbage collection company, Capital Waste, leaving Waste Pro after 12 years.

By the end of the week, we knew a little more about what this is going to cost city residents – Monthly garbage bills, which show up on your Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer water bill, will increase $3.06, to $20 a month.

Commercial customers will also see an increase based on the number of pickups they require.

All of this, which includes separate recycling pickups, begins July 1.

The city council selected the Columbia-based Capital Waste from four bidders for the five-year contract.

Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.

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NEWS County Council members hosting joint meeting From staff reports Beaufort County Council Members York Glover (District 3) and Paul Sommerville (District 2) will host a joint district meeting with Beaufort County Board of Education Member WilYork liam Smith Glover and State Representative Michael Rivers to discuss community issues.

The meeting will be held from 5 to Paul 7 p.m., Thurs- Sommerville day, June 24, at the St. Helena Elementary School Cafeteria. The meeting is open to the general public.

Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting.

For more information, please contact Beaufort County Council Member Glover (yglover@bcgov.net, 843-8122909) or Council Member Sommerville (psommerville@ bcgov.net, 843-986-7430).

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Point Landing on Hunting Island where EMS was standing by. The pair declined medical attention.

Rescue 3 was back at the Fripp Marina by 1:40 p.m.

Other agencies involved included Beaufort Dispatch, Beaufort Water Search and Rescue, Fripp and Lady’s Island fire departments and U.S. Coast Guard. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources was notified, as well.

“It was an excellent outcome with the two persons returned safely to Harbor Island that afternoon,” Beach said.

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A historic marker was unveiled on Monday on the old Blue Channel Corporation grounds near Fishcamp on 11th Street in Port Royal. From left are Port Royal Town Councilman Jerry Ashmore, Julie Zachowski of the Beaufort County Historical Society, Eileen Newton of the Historic Port Royal Foundation and History Proffessor Emeritus Larry Rowland of the University of S.C. Beaufort. Also on hand were former employees of Blue Channel. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

FAQ as City changes to new trash pickup company From staff reports On July 1, Capital Waste Services will begin to serve residents and businesses in the City of Beaufort for trash, yard debris and recycling pickups, replacing current provider Waste Pro. The City has released a list of what will probably be common questions as the transition occurs to eliminate as many bumps in the process as possible.

When does the new service start?

Capital Waste will begin services on Thursday, July 1.

Waste Pro will pick up trash through June 30.

When will I get new bins?

Capital Waste will deliver two new bins to each single-family home – a trash bin and recycling bin. It will take several days to deliver them all, but every home should have the new bins by July 1.

What happens to my old bins?

If your current bin has a Waste Pro logo on it, here is the plan: Through June 30, put out recycling and trash as you would normally. Waste Pro will pick up your recycling. A second truck is scheduled to then pick up your recycling bin right after it has been emptied.

If your trash pickup day is

Thursday and Friday of next week, put out your trash in the Waste Pro bin on Thursday or Friday, June 24 or 25. After it is emptied, Waste Pro will send a truck to pick up the empty container. The same will happen to homes that have MonTues-Wed service on June 2829-30.

Until July 1, do not use Capital Waste Services bins for your trash. Waste Pro will not empty them.

Leave your Waste Pro bins out by the curb until Waste Pro picks them up, even if it is a day or two after your final service.

If you still use a City of Beaufort garbage bin, leave those out as well after your last

June use. Capital Waste Services will pick them up after July 1.

What about local businesses?

If you have a dumpster, that will stay. If you have a bin, Waste Pro should pick up the old ones on or before June 30 and Capital Waste will deliver you a new one before July 1.

Who do I call or email if my garbage isn’t picked up or if a bin hasn’t been removed from the curb after a few days?

Before July 1: Waste Pro, 843-645-4500. After July 1: Capital Waste Services, 843757-2722.

Will my pickup days change from what they are now?

Currently, Capital Waste Services will keep trash pickup days the same as they are now. However, recycling pickups, which happen every other week, will now be the same day as your trash pickup. So, if your trash pickup day is Wednesday, your recycling day will be on every other Wednesday.

Monday, July 5, is the holiday for Fourth of July. Will garbage be picked up on July 5?

Yes. If Monday is your service day, then your trash will be picked up on Monday, July 5.

County ACA/CFO Whitney Richland named Deputy County Administrator From staff reports Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway announced Thursday, June 17, that Whitney Richland has been named Deputy County Administrator. She started in her new role Monday, June 21.

“Whitney has excelled as the County Chief Financial officer by updating our account system and procedures and leading her office through multiple mandated audits while creating the

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tion and the connections to the murder investigation.

Here is the statement by Stone regarding the investigation into the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh: “The 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office recognizes the high degree of public interest regarding the recent deaths of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul. However, it is neither prudent nor proper for me to comment on particulars of this or any case while it is under investigation. To do so would risk interfering with the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division’s investigation.

“I have maintained contact with S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson and SLED Chief Mark Keel. My office is avail-

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FY22 budget that efficiently uses taxpayers’ dollars,” Greenway said in a release.

“The strengths she brings to this role will complement Whitney mine as toRichland gether, we lead County government and manage more than 1,400 County employees.”

Miss Richland will be paid able to SLED for legal advice and investigative support, as it would be to any law-enforcement agency leading an investigation of this type in the 14th Circuit.

“To my knowledge, there is no clear suspect in this case at this time. As such, speculation about the propriety of my office’s involvement is precisely that – speculation. Conflicts of interest are a matter of legal ethics. An expert on that subject – former University of South Carolina law dean Robert Wilcox – recently told the Charleston Post and Courier, ‘The mere fact that the Murdaugh name is closely associated with the solicitor’s office doesn’t cause me any concerns at this point. We have no idea who the solicitor will ultimately be engaged in prosecuting.’

“Additionally, S.C. Attorney General’s Office spokesman Robert Kittle recently told The Island Packet newspaper,

$163,000 along with the traditional benefits package offered to County employees.

Miss Richland’s previous role was Assistant County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer for Beaufort County — a position she’s held since October 2020. She has planned activities and directed staff to complete the Annual Financial Report and annual external audit. She developed and implemented new procedures based on best practices to improve ac-

countability in the Finance Department starting in FY 2021. Additionally, she has provided sound recommendations for prudent use of surplus funds to refund and defease debt to Council, resulting in a savings to County taxpayers of approximately $5 million.

“I am honored to continue working with all our terrific County employees and eager to assist Eric in day-to-day operations,” Richland said.

“I look forward to working

To my knowledge, there is no clear suspect in this case at this time. As such, speculation about the propriety of my office’s involvement is precisely that – speculation.”

‘Until the investigation is complete, any decision on a prosecutor is premature. No one has been charged yet so there’s no one to prosecute.’

“That was not the situation when I recused my office in the aftermath of the 2019 boating crash for which Paul Murdaugh was eventually charged.

In that case, it was immediately apparent Mr. Murdaugh would be a suspect, that his father owned the boat in which those involved were traveling and that other passengers

were related to employees of my office. Thus, any comparison of these cases simply is not apt.

“Suffice it to say, ethical conduct is paramount to me and to those who serve the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. We will act promptly and ethically should conflicts arise in this case, as we always have.”

Prior to the release of Stone’s statement on Monday, SLED released several supplemental incident reports from

closely with our County Council and getting more involved in the variety of exciting projects that reflect our growth while preserving our precious Lowcountry beauty.”

Miss Richland previously served as Bulloch County Board of Commissioners Chief Accountant from November 2013 to September 2014 before being promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2014. Prior to her role in Bulloch County Finance, she

began her career as an Auditor with the Georgia Department of Audits in 2010.

Her education includes dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration in Accounting and Management from Georgia Southern University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and certified Governmental Financial Manager with the Association of Government Accountants.

the night of the murders. The reports were highly redacted did contain a few facts the public may not have known.

“As Chief of SLED, I urge the public to be patient and let the investigation take its course. This case is complex, and we will not rush this or any investigation,” SLED Chief Mark Keel said in the release. “Investigative decisions we make throughout this case must withstand the scrutiny of the criminal justice process. SLED agents continue to interview possible witnesses, collect and process potential evidence, and investigate every lead with the same diligence we devote to every case.

“SLED agents are working tirelessly with our partners to build a case against any person responsible for the murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh to ensure that justice is served.”

Among the things learned from the newly released reports: • The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office maintained the integrity of the crime scene until the arrival of SLED. • The Sheriff’s Office found two vehicles at the crime scene, impounding at least one.

• SLED asked the Sheriff’s Office to search for any video surveillance evidence in the morning hours after the murders.

“We will continue to evaluate the records in this case and will release additional information when possible,” SLED spokesperson Tommy Crosby said in the release.

The release and reports can be seen at www.sled.sc.gov.

Mike McCombs is the editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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Beaufort Memorial ICU doctor: vaccines making difference locally

By Marie McAden Still trying to decide whether or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine? A Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) critical care specialist has seen for himself just how effective the shot has proven to be.

Dr. Matthew McLaughlin, who has been treating COVID patients in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since the start of the pandemic, has not had a single vaccinated patient with COVID. “People who are vaccinated are not ending up in the Beaufort Memorial Hospital ICU with COVID,” he said. “The vaccines have really changed the dynamics of the pandemic.”

It wasn’t so long ago that the majority of the beds in the hospital’s ICU were taken up

by COVID patients. While the numbers have dropped significantly in the last three to six months, patients continue to be brought in with severe COVID symptoms, many of them ending up on a ventilator.

None of the critically ill patients recently seen in the ICU had received their shots.

“It’s disheartening,” said McLaughlin, a board-certified specialist in critical care med-

icine and pulmonary disease.

“It makes you think, if they could go back in time and get vaccinated, they could be at home instead of in the ICU.” Nationally, 44 percent of the population is now fully vaccinated. It’s less in South Carolina where just more than 40 percent of residents have completed vaccination, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

As the number of new reported cases has dropped, so have restrictions. McLaughlin worries it could lead to a surge this summer.

“There’s a sense of complacency,” he said. “But people are still getting sick and ending up in the ICU.” It’s never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Unlike the high demand experienced this winter, vaccines are

now readily available free of charge with virtually no wait time required. Beaufort Memorial offers vaccination appointments at its Vaccine Clinic in Port Royal at BeaufortMemorial.org/VaxPR or visit VaxLocator.dhec.sc.gov to find other locations to get vaccinated.

While a small percentage of people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus that causes it, the vaccines have proven to be extraordinarily effective in preventing serious illness or death from the disease.

“Locally, I can tell you, people who are vaccinated are not ending up in the ICU,” McLaughlin said. “The vaccines are doing the job we want them to do. We’d like to see more people vaccinated so we’ll see fewer people in the ICU.”

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Family and friends pack the reviewing stands to watch as 352 new U.S. Marines graduate from basic training Friday, June 18, at Marine Corps Recuit Depot Parris Island during the first Marine Corps graduation fully open to the public in roughly a year. The public has been restricted from Parris Island due to COVID-19 concerns. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. He earned the medal for his actions while

serving with 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. As a bonus, Williams was able to watch his great-grandson graduate with Series 2045, Echo Company.

While the depot will be fully reopened, there are still mask

mandate requirements that will be enforced at the following facilities on base: Marine Corps Exchange, the commissary, the Douglas Visitor Center, the museum, the all-weather training facility, Subway, the bowling alley and Lyceum.

LEGAL NOTICES

City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal – RFP 2021-117 HWY 170 Sidewalk Extension Project

City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal – RFP 2021-119 Whitehall Drive Boardwalk

The City of Beaufort is seeking proposals for the construction of 8’ sidewalk extension on Robert Smalls Parkway, HWY 170. The sidewalk project encompasses approximately 550' in length and will disturb 0.125 acres.

The extension of sidewalk is on the southside of SC-170 and will be constructed to connect the existing sidewalk to the Spanish Moss Trail. Construction activities include sidewalk, storm drainage, site lighting, and landscaping improvements.

The City of Beaufort is seeking proposals for the construction of an approximately 280' boardwalk connecting US 21 to abandoned White Hall Drive roadbed over a tributary of the Beaufort River. The plan is to construct a multi-use 12' wide timber boardwalk along the Whitehall Park Trail to connect to Sea Island Parkway, US21. The site connects the two roadway embankments consisting of grassy landscaped areas Specifically, the boardwalk will provide a direct connection from existing bicycle-pedestrian facilities to Whitehall Park.

The project is for public transportation of pedestrians and bicycles.

The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www. cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator.

THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 2:00 PM ET ON JULY 29, 2021 “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”

The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website, https://www. cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement, Bid Opportunities - or by contacting the Procurement Administrator.

THE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS 2:00 PM ET ON AUGUST 12, 2021 “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”

City of Beaufort PUBLIC NOTICE Historic District Review Board Proposed Demolition: 910 Wilmington Street / 1504 Prince Street The City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board (HRB) will conduct a public hearing in order to review demolition of the structure located at 910 Wilmington Street, on parcel R120 004 000 0242 0000 and the demolition of an addition located at 1504 Prince Street, on parcel R120 004 0000 0592 0000. The HRB meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at City Hall, in the Planning Conference Room, 1st Floor, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC. The meeting can also be viewed on the City’s Facebook.

Documents relating to this request are available for public inspection one week before the meeting between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street. Written comments can also be submitted prior to the hearing to the City of Beaufort Community & Economic Development Department, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Note: If you have special needs due to a physical challenge, please call (843) 5257011 for additional information.

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Historic Inn at Cotton Hall opens to public

From S.C. Press Association YEMASSEE – The Inn at Cotton Hall, one of South Carolina’s most notable and historical estates, will open its doors and grounds to the public for guided tours and a marketplace from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 26.

“We’ve made a major in-

vestment to enhance the entire Cotton Hall experience, from the home to the grounds, and we’re excited to show the public this beautiful historical grand estate,” Director of Events Amy Lane said.

Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the newly redecorated

grand home that will include a Q&A with the home’s decorator and refreshments. The Inn at Cotton Hall is a 10,000 square feet Georgian style home that sits alongside the Alley of the Oaks and has 26 rooms and nine baths.

The estate dates back to the late 1700s, while the

current inn was built in the 1930s, nearly 100 years after the original home was built, which was later destroyed

by General William T. Sherman’s troops during the Civil War. Today, The Inn at Cotton Hall is the setting for beautiful Lowcountry weddings and

special events.

In addition to guided home tours, there will be a Barn Sale and vendor market featuring local artisans and crafts. Visitors can stroll through the Alley of the Oaks and roam the grounds, stables and gardens. Food and beverages will be available from an on-

site food truck.

Tickets are $40 and includes the guided home tour and access to the grounds of the estate. For tickets and more information, go to https://cottonhallhousetour. eventbrite.com or @cottonhallevents on Facebook and Instagram.

Scott Marshall named county’s Director of Human Resources From staff reports Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway announced Thursday, June 17, that Scott Marshall has been named Director of Human Resources for Beaufort County. He will start in his new role Tuesday, July 6.

"Scott brings vast experience in government human resources and management,” Greenway said in a release.

“His 23 years in the Air Force combined with his 12 years in a variety of roles in dif-

ferent county departments will serve us well as we seek to recruit, hire, retain a diverse and well-rounded workforce.”

Marshall will be paid Scott $110,000 anMarshall nually along with the traditional benefits package offered to County employees.

Mr. Marshall is formerly Interim Town Manager for

the Town of Bluffton and was Deputy Town Manager of Bluffton from December 2015 to January 2021. He was integral to the processes that led to hiring key positions on the town's leadership team, including Chief of Police, directors of the Growth Management (Planning), Engineering, and Finance Departments.

Mr. Marshall also secured $390,000 in three separate grants to help fund improvements to public parks and

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

After being elected the new chairman of the board of directors for Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, J. Edward Allen, right, presents outgoing chairman Rev. Renty Kitty with a plaque for his services to the board from 2014 to the present. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Port Royal Cypress Wetlands

Open to the public everyday during daylight hours, located on Paris Ave. Free. Experience the wonders of the wetlands as you stroll the boardwalk and visit the rookery. This is a working organic laboratory and stormwater system for the benefit of all. A photographer’s paradise with nesting birds, alligators, turtles, etc. For more information visit www.friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org , Facebook at FriendsofPRCypressWetlands, or on Instagram at friendsofprcypresswetlands.

The Historic Port Royal Museum

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crab-

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“Time is of the essence,” said Whit Suber, project developer for the current owners.

While the commissioners appeared reluctant to give their approval to the proposed PUD changes because of a lack of detailed information, attorneys for the potential buyer initially offered to delay the decision until a workshop could be scheduled.

But after conferring and realizing that the Town Council is already slated to review the document for a second and final reading at the next meeting July 7, the parties opted to push for a workshop – and special meeting – to consider a decision.

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other senior members of the County staff, and County Council to recruit and retain a talented, diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of our County.”

Marshall previously served as Department Director of PALS, now named Beaufort County Parks and Recreation and Executive Director for Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County. He served 23 years in the Air Force before retiring in 2009. He was awarded the

Bronze Star for service rendered while deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Mr. Marshall has a Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Psychology (double major) from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Public Administration (w/ honors), a concentration in Human Resources from American Public University System, and a Master Certificate in Human Resources Management from Villanova University.

Zara, a Port Royal resident just appointed to the board, raised a number of specific questions about the changes, saying there were “just too many blank spaces” in the document.

Commission Chairman Mike Tomy, agreed.

“I think we all agree we want something to happen here, but it’s a pretty big deal not just to us but to the community,” he said.

The agreement allows for 575 residences to be built as single family homes and in multi-story buildings. The development already has state and federal Army Corps permits for a marina with 220 boat slips but Suber pointed out that number was based on mega-yachts. The actual number of slips might be closer to 300 if the marina was marketed for “smaller” boats.

Zara stressed that the new PUD changes needed to

make it clear there could not be construction of another dry-stack storage facility on the property. The existing dry-stack which is in operation, has been a source of concern for town residents who consider it unsightly and not in compliance with landscape requirements in the original development agreement.

The Commissioners agreed to a special meeting Friday afternoon, time to be determined, to further discuss the PUD changes and possibly come up with a recommendation for the town council.

The Council can still accept the PUD changes, without the MPC’s blessings.

bing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email unionchurch1004@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.

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Cost is $60 per team (Competitive) and $30 per team (recreational).

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, Beaufort Arts Council Exhibition Hall, Mather School Museum, Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribault Road, Building 1. A Tribute by Bernice Mitchel Tate, Andy Tate and Dr. Derek Mitchell Tate to the Beaufort County Rural Black Farmer. An authentic Beaufort County, S.C. Gullah Cultural Heritage photographic, visual art, digital art, material culture exhibition and instillation experience celebrating the life and times of Rufus Daniel Mitchell (1913-1987), his family and the historic Sheldon farming community.

Cotton Hall, one of South Carolina’s most notable and historical estates, will open its doors and grounds to the public for guided tours and a marketplace. In addition to guided home tours, there will be a Barn Sale and vendor market featuring local artisans and crafts. Visitors can stroll through the Alley of the Oaks and roam the grounds, stables and gardens. Food and beverages will be available from an on-site food truck.

Tickets are $40 and includes the guided home tour and access to the grounds of the estate. For tickets and more information, go to https://cottonhallhousetour.eventbrite. com or @cottonhallevents on Facebook and Instagram.

Historic Inn at Cotton Hall to public Ancestor of the Land – Rufus opens 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 26, The Daniel Mitchell Inn at Cotton Hall, Yemassee. The Inn at

Virtual discussion of 100 Days in Vietnam: A Memoir of Love, War, and Survival

1004 11th St. in Port Royal

other recreational amenities; he built partnerships with local civic organizations for the construction of Bluffton's first public dog park, several significant additions to passive parks, and the construction of a Veteran's War Memorial.

"It's a privilege to be able to continue serving the citizens of Beaufort County and to be back on the county staff,” Marshall said in a release. “I look forward to working with Mr. Greenway,

6 p.m., Thursday, June 24. The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a virtual visit with Matthew A. Tallon, co-author with his father, Lt. Col. Joseph F. Tallon, of the new memoir, 100 Days in Vietnam. This free event will be live-streamed on the Conroy Center's Facebook page (www.facebook. com/patconroyliterarycenter) and also accessible on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3trb5ww.

“Joseph Tallon’s story, told through his wartime letters, recollections, and the words of his son, is a moving account of an American family’s experience with war, loss, and remembrance,” filmmaker Ken Burns said in praise of the memoir. “100 Days in Vietnam offers readers both a rare window on the final days of our painful national odyssey in Vietnam and a remarkable record of an individual’s determined quest to honor a fallen comrade.”

Beaufort Water Festival Cornhole Tournament

5 p.m., Saturday, June 26, Beaufort Acad-

City of Hardeeville’s 4th Off Main

6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 26, Richard Gray Recreation Complex, behind Hardeeville City Hall, 205 Main St. Hardeeville. A free event for families and people of all ages. Live music provided by Muddy Creek, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, inflatable games, life-size games of Jenga, Connect 4, and more with the night ending with a fireworks display.

For more information, call Hardeeville Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department at 843-2274089.

Listen on the Lawn: Kirk Dempsey & Tim Devine

6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts lawn. Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and older. Part of the Listen on the Lawn, the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts fundraiser. Bring a chair or blankets, snacks or supper, and beverage of choice. The Lawn will open at 5:30 p.m. for seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at https://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/.

Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editorial assistant/columnist with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Today and The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.). She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com

Alexis Perry at Hearth

6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, Hearth Wood Fired Pizza, 802 Bay Street, Beaufort.

Charleston singer-songwriter Alexis Perry, 19, will perform. Perry will be joined on guitar by fellow Charleston recording artist Chris Holly, her music teacher and manager.

Maye River Quilters Guild meeting

10 a.m., Saturday, July 10 via Zoom. To get the link for the meeting, visit mayeriverquiltguild.com. For additional meeting dates and times, and for membership forms to join the group, visit the website or call 843-530-1244.

An evening with Preslaysa Williams

6 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. A conversation and book signing with award-winning author and actress Preslaysa Williams. Her latest novel, A Lowcountry Bride, was released June 1. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-522-4145.

Books will be available for purchase at Center for the Arts and a meet-and-greet book signing will follow.

Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club meetings

6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 15, Washington Street Park. After a year of masks, social distancing, hygiene measures and vaccinations (you have yours, right?), we can finally meet in person. Meetings at the beautiful, newly refurbished Washington Street Park at the corner of Washington Street and Newcastle Street in Beaufort.

LIVE After 5

5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 15, downtown Beaufort. Every third Thursday of the month is downtown Beaufort’s newest recurring monthly party with live music, local artists, late night shopping and drink and food specials. Rain or shine. Free entertainment, sponsored by Activate Beaufort, featuring Wayne Grabenbauer and Southbound 17.

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100 Days in Vietnam: A Memoir of Love, War, and Survival

Conroy Center to hosts virtual discussion of account of ‘American family’s experience with war, loss, and remembrance’

From staff reports The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a virtual visit with Matthew A. Tallon, co-author with his father, Lt. Col. Joseph F. Tallon, of the new memoir, 100 Days in Vietnam, at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 24.

This free event will be livestreamed on the Conroy Center's Facebook page (www. facebook.com/patconroyliterarycenter) and also accessible on Zoom at https://bit. ly/3trb5ww.

“Joseph Tallon’s story, told through his wartime letters, recollections, and the words of his son, is a moving account of an American family’s experience with war, loss, and remembrance,” filmmak-

Richards, land in the flaming wreckage.

Lieutenant Tallon survives but Specialist Richards does not. Stateside, Lieutenant Tallon begins to heal and proceed with his life. But the loss of his tactical observer is never far from his mind. Forty years later, Joe embarks on a quest to bring recognition to the sacrifice of Richards and secure a Purple Heart for his family.

Painstakingly recreated from wartime letters and remembrances and contextualized by contemporary news accounts, 100 Days in Vietnam is a collaboration between Joe and his son Matt, also an Army veteran. Here we experience the war through the emotions of the man who survived it: the drudgery and monotony of airfield life, the heartache of a newlywed missing his wife, the terror of combat missions, the agony of injury and rehabilitation, and the bittersweet relief from the completion of his final mission to bring recognition to his fallen comrade.

er Ken Burns said in praise of the memoir. “100 Days in Vietnam offers readers both a rare window on the final days of our painful national odyssey in Vietnam and a remarkable record of an individual’s determined quest to honor a fallen comrade.”

As American troops continue their steady exodus on the last day of their ground war in Vietnam, Lieutenant Joe Tallon is shot down by an enemy missile. Forced to eject at a dangerously low altitude from their OV-1 Mohawk, Joe and his tactical observer, Specialist-5 Daniel

About the authors – Joseph F. Tallon is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who served from 1969 to 2007. Trained as a composite Army aviator in rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, he flew the OV-1 Mohawk during Vietnam, transitioning to Army intelligence after the war.

Tallon was awarded the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal (2x), the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Vietnam Wounded in Action Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Upon completion of a master's degree in education and supervision at The Citadel in 1981, Joe taught high school social studies.

Retired from teaching, he has been an active volunteer and fundraiser for the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Joe has been married to his wife, Martha Anne, for 50 years and has two sons and six grandchildren.

– Matthew A. Tallon is a

former U.S. Army transportation officer who served primarily in overseas duty assignments for five years and completed his active-duty commitment as a captain.

Matt is a graduate of Duke University with a bachelor's degree in history and a teaching certification.

After completion of his military Matthew A. service, Matt Tallon returned to Durham Public Schools to teach high school U.S. history and civics. After graduating from Harvard with a master's degree in education policy and management, Matt currently serves as the senior project manager for the Public Education Leadership Project, a joint education initiative between the Harvard Business School and Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Matt has been married to his wife, Lindsay, for the past 20 years and has three sons.

Listen on the Lawn finale features Dempsey & Devine

From staff reports USC Beaufort Center for the Arts presents the final “Listen on the Lawn Concert” of the summer at 6 p.m., Sunday, June 27, featuring the

homegrown sounds of local musicians Kirk Dempsey and Tim Devine on the USCB Center for the Arts front lawn.

As original members of the local band The Bull Grapes,

Dempsey & Devine bring their salt water soul to the Lowcountry.

Patrons should bring a lawn chair, a summer supper or snack, and a beverage

of choice. The lawn opens for seating at 5:15 p.m., with music starting at 6. Tickets are $10 per person. Children younger than 12 are free.

Tickets must be purchased

in advance at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved into the CFA theater.

Singersongwriter Alexis Perry to perform at Hearth From staff reports Charleston singer-songwriter Alexis Perry will perform at Hearth on from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 30.

Having written her first song at age 7, Alexis, now 19, has been making seri- Alexis ous music for Perry about three years now. She garnered attention beyond Charleston with last year’s release of the haunting Mazzy Star cover “Fade Into You.” But her song “Murder in Suburbia” – and its intriguing video – has gained Perry widespread critical praise and a growing international fan base.

A&R Factory writes of Alexis, “Inspired by Southern American literature, murder mysteries, and astrology, this is a true creative that isn’t interested in filling any genre at all and instead, makes her own … With a vibrant voice that you can’t shake off quickly, you get lost inside her creation and smile to yourself as you know you are seeing someone so beautifully unique, in this often fake, copycat world.”

Perry will be joined on guitar by fellow Charleston recording artist Chris Holly, her music teacher and manager.

Hearth Wood Fired Pizza is located at 802 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort.

Atlanta artist, Mystic Osprey Gallery raise money for Port Royal Sound Foundation

Laura W. Adams works in her studio in Atlanta. Submitted photo.

From staff reports Atlanta collage artist Laura W. Adams teamed with Mystic Osprey Gallery in Beaufort to create awareness about our country’s diminishing maritime forests, and in doing so, they have raised just more than $2,000 for the Port Royal Sound Foundation.

Adams’ original works were purchased by collectors in Savannah, Hilton Head, Jacksonville, Fla., and as far away as Maryland and Denver. Fifteen percent of the proceeds from the sales are donated to the foundation.

Her collages include found items from nature, textured papers, painted papers and exotic patterned papers from many different countries of origin that have been cut up, layered, and adhered with acrylic medium. Often, 10 or more layers of material are used to create a single work. The result is a “painting” with a distinct,

three-dimensional effect.

The works feature animals found in the maritime forest such as woodpeckers, kingfishers, migratory neotropical songbirds, and a most amazing bobcat stalking prey among a field of black-eyed Susans. Plants and trees of the maritime forest are represented, as well, such as resurrection ferns, Spartina grasses, scrub pines, live oak, palmetto, holly and wax myrtle.

“The show has done beautifully and raised awareness of how we humans are impacting and diminishing the maritime forests. One signature piece, the 36 x 60-inch ‘Kingfishers on the Edge of the Maritime Forest’ is traveling by climate-controlled art van to Denver,” Mystic Osprey Gallery owner Robert Howell said.

“We'd love to see the ‘Resurrection Fern and Live Oak’ and ‘Magnolia Tree in Live Oak Forest’ find their forever

homes here in the Lowcountry and raise even more money for The Port Royal Sound Foundation. If our wonderful supporters and patrons who have seen the show tell their friends, even more people will be exposed to Laura's incredible artistry, and our cause.”

“I strive to create artwork that is aesthetically beautiful and speaks to maintaining, even increasing, the beauty of the natural environment around us,” Adams said. “Protecting the birds, animals and their habitats enhances our quality of life and makes us better stewards of the earth.

I hope my art brings better awareness of the beauty of the natural world and inspires us to conserve it.”

Maritime forests are increasingly rare coastal ecosystems that support a diversity of plants and animals. Hardy species of trees and bushes withstand high winds, period-

ic salt water flooding, and salt spray. Mammals and reptiles make the forests their home, and thousands of birds migrate through these forests each year.

“Helping coastal ecosystems can come in a variety of forms,” Port Royal Sound Foundation Naturalist and Education Coordinator Chris Kehrer said. “You can join a beach sweep, volunteer with a turtle protection program, visit a state park, donate to organizations with missions that help educate and protect natural resources and you can contact local and state officials to object large scale developments on coastal islands.”

Adams’ remaining maritime forest works will hang through mid-July. Mystic Osprey Gallery is open noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment (call 843475-6781). Mystic Osprey will close August and September.

Spend an evening with award-winning author Preslaysa Williams From staff reports USC Beaufort Center for the Arts welcomes Preslaysa Williams, an award-winning author of contemporary romance and women’s fiction with an Afro-Filipina twist.

Williams loves sharing her culture with her readers and will do just that at this special event at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 13. The conversation and book signing will feature one of

Preslaysa Williams’ highly praised novels, A Lowcountry Bride, released June 1.

Set in the Preslaysa South CaroliWilliams na Lowcountry, A Lowcountry Bride is one of “21 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021” on Essence Magazine’s website and has been

called an, “emotionally Stirring debut” by Oprah Daily.

In addition to being an award winning author, Preslaysa Williams is a professional actress.

Williams began acting at age 8, joining the Screen Actors Guild as a teenager when she co-starred on the Nickelodeon TV show, The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo. More recently, Preslaysa has appeared on NBC’s

award-winning show This Is Us and on Showtime’s Homeland. She also appeared in the film Last Moment of Clarity, which was released in 2020.

Books will be available for purchase at Center for the Arts and a meet-and-greet book signing will follow.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-522-4145.

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A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

What: A conversation, book signing with award-winning author and actress Preslaysa Williams.

When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 13.

Where: USC Beaufort Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort.

Tickets: Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-5224145.

Books: Books will be available for purchase at Center for the Arts and a meet-and-greet book signing will follow.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Heatstroke prevention tips

Ah, the great outdoors. As more of you are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, more of you are getting back into nature—enjoying distancing and extended hours of hiking, fishing, boating and exploring. And locally, the Annual Water Festival is on the horizon, where many residents will be out having fun in the sun.

While these activities are healthy for the mind and body, it’s important also to factor in precautionary measures to prevent heat-related injuries when you’re far from climate-controlled environments.

When you’re having fun, sometimes you don’t realize you’re becoming overheated.

It’s important to be cautious and stay cool because if heatstroke occurs, immediate medical attention is required.

Heatstroke occurs when the body reaches a temperature of 104 degrees or higher, and symptoms can include confusion, altered speech, nausea or vomiting, rapid breath-

ing and a racing heartbeat, among other symptoms. The condition is usually a result of prolonged exposure to high temperatures or physical exertion in high temperatures.

The good news is that it’s often predictable and preventable. Take these steps to prevent heatstroke during hot weather: • Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing.

Wearing excess clothing or clothing that fits tightly won't allow your body to cool properly.

• Protect against sunburn. Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool itself, so protect yourself outdoors with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours — or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.

• Drink plenty of fluids.

Staying hydrated will

careTALK© There are millions of mosquitoes swarming this summer, sucking blood and leaving itchy, red bumps on the skin. They are a common

help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature.

• Take extra precautions with certain medications. Be on the lookout for heat-related problems if you take medications that can affect your body’s ability to stay hydrated and dissipate heat.

• Never leave anyone in a parked car. This is a common cause of heat-related deaths in children. When parked in the sun, the temperature in your car can rise 20 degrees F (more than 6.7 C) in 10 minutes. It’s not safe to leave a person in a parked car in warm or hot weather, even if the windows are cracked or the car is in shade. When your car is parked, keep it locked to prevent a child from getting inside.

• Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day.

If you can’t avoid strenuous activity in hot weather, drink fluids and rest

overheating. If you participate in a strenuous sporting event or activity in hot weather, make sure there are medical services available in case of a heat emergency.

If heatstroke does occur, the condition requires emergency treatment. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.

The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed, increasing your risk of serious complications or death. Seek medical treatment immediately if you experience these symptoms: • High body temperature.

• Altered mental state or behavior. Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, sei-

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Source: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/press-room/heatstroke-prevention-tips

summer nuisance. Although using insect repellent and other prevention tips can reduce your chances of being bit, really, getting at least one

skeeter bite this summer is almost inevitable.

Mosquitoes are pesky parasites leaving bite marks that can be unbearable to itch. So,

what's the best way to stop yourself from scratching?

"Mosquito saliva deposits in the skin from where the bite is, and it's causing a reaction to that saliva," says Dr. Summer Allen, a Mayo Clinic family physician.

Some of the tried-and-true home remedies for treating mosquito bites work well.

Calamine lotion, over-thecounter hydrocortisone cream and even a cold compress can ease the itch. It's going to sooth and kind of calm down that intense burning and inflammation that you're feeling in your skin.

And, while it's not always easy, it's important to keep the itching to a minimum.

If you scratch it hard enough or depending on what you use to scratch your skin, you can cause a break in your skin. You can develop a bacterial infection.

"Time takes care of it and try to do your best not to scratch it if you can," says Dr. Allen.

Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network.

Do not wait – help your family and plan now for end of life and hospice

his is the last of four articles on end-of-life planning and hospice.

The bottom-line message in this column has been, “Do not wait until you are terminally ill to plan for the last years or months of your life.”

It is almost impossible to tell how long we will live or if we will be mentally capable of giving care and other instructions at the end of our life. Not only old people get sick or injured. No one knows if they will be the victim of a car wreck, other accident, violent crime, disease, or natural disaster.

Now is the time, when you are healthy and able to plan in advance for medical and other care. It will not take long to prepare an end-oflife plan and it costs nothing.

All you need to do is think through what you want done and not done, at the end of your life, and discuss your wants with your loved ones.

Here are some tips on how to get started and put together a plan that will prevent you, your loved ones, your doctors, and others from stress, confusion, and disagreements, when you are no longer able to make medical decisions for yourself.

• Talk to your loved ones and tell them what you want done at the endof-your life with your health care, property, pets, and funeral services and burial.

• Choose a person to make medical care decisions for you, when you can no longer make decisions.

• Have your doctor or hospice explain what

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frequently in a cool spot.

Try to schedule exercise or physical labor for cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or evening.

• Get acclimated. Limit time spent working or exercising in heat until you're conditioned to it. People who are not used to hot weather are especially susceptible to heat-related illness. It can take several weeks for your body to adjust to hot weather.

• Be cautious if you’re at increased risk. If you take medications or have a condition that increases your risk of heat-related problems, avoid the heat and act quickly if you notice symptoms of

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How to ease the itch of mosquito bites

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... if heatstroke occurs, immediate medical attention is required.

zures and coma can all result from heatstroke.

Alteration in sweating.

In heatstroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel dry or slightly moist.

Nausea and vomiting.

You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.

Flushed skin. Your skin may turn red as your body temperature increases.

Rapid breathing. Your breathing may become rapid and shallow.

Racing heart rate. Your pulse may significantly increase because heat stress places a tremendous burden on your heart to help cool your body.

Headache. Your head may throb.

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LARRY DANDRIDGE

Advance Directives are and why you need them.

Advance directives are legal documents that help doctors and loved ones understand clearly your wishes about medical and mental care. You can read some of the 32 listed resource guides about Advance Directives at www.cdc. gov/aging/pdf/acp-resources-public.pdf and https://www.state.sc.us/ dmh/804-97.htm or, if you are a Veteran, you can go to https://www. va.gov/find-forms/ about-form-10-0137a/.

• Prepare, sign, and date and have witnessed a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and a Living Will. If you are a Veteran, the VA has a VA Form 10-0137 that you can use.

• Give a copy of your advance directives to your primary care physician, loved ones, specialty physicians, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and the serving VA Medical Center if you are a veteran.

• Put all of your important papers in a safe and fire proof place and tell your immediate family where the papers are.

This includes your will

or living trust, living will, medical advance directive, healthcare power of attorney, general power of attorney, life insurance policies, investments, passwords, DD214 Discharge Record, VA disability award letters, CRSC award letters, and other important documents.

• Make your house accident proof by making it fall proof, well lighted, clutter free, and slip resistant, with hand rails installed on stairs, and grip bars installed in your bathroom. Your hospice, skilled nursing facility, home health provider, and home and life insurance provider can help you with this.

• Continue to enjoy your life to the fullest. Benefit from the tremendous satisfaction that you have taken care of endof-life planning, thus saving your loved ones, doctors, and others stress, grief, and confusion at the end of your physical life.

Here are 11 ways to help you pick the best hospice for you.

1. Have two hospices brief you and your caregiver(s) on the services they provide. Consider your physicians recommendations for which hospice to use.

2. Ask the hospice if they will assign volunteers to assist you and your caregivers. Have the hospice assure you that

EDITOR’S NOTE These columns are not meant to replace carefully reading local, county, state, and federal law or the need for a lawyer when seeking legal advice.

Larry Dandridge is not an employee of THE ISLAND NEWS and his opinions are his alone. Readers should rely their Doctor, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse, Medicare, Medicaid, their Private Insurance Company, State Medical Department, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and the hospice of their choice for advice on hospice. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these articles, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author or THE ISLAND NEWS for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.

they will have a volunteer when, where, and how you need them.

Make sure the hospice has enough volunteers to meet your needs.

3. Ask the hospice if they will send a substitute volunteer or hospice representative if your assigned volunteer is not available.

4. Ask the hospice if they have an inpatient hospice facility like the ones in Summerville and Mount Pleasant, SC, in case you need inpatient care and do not want to go to a hospital or skilled nursing facility. In-patient hospice facilities are designed around the needs of the patient and the family.

However, they are only used about 3% of the time because patients want to live and die at home.

5. Ask the hospice if their social workers and other employees will do all they can to help you and your caregivers to find a way to get the

things you need to live the remainder of your life as safe, comfortable, happy, and painless as possible. Social workers are in the business of finding a way and not saying no.

6. Ask the hospice if they will interview you and help you prepare a written or videotaped summary of your life and what you want to say to your loved ones.

7. Ask if the hospice has any certifications beyond their basic Medicare, VA, and State Certifications. Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) certifications show a commitment to excellence.

8. Ask the hospice if any of their employees (RNs, etc.) have any special hospice certifications.

Such certifications are

strong evidence of higher quality care.

9. Ask the hospice if they will cover the cost of ambulance or other special transport, if needed, to and from hospitals, nursing facilities, and inpatient hospice facilities.

10. Make sure the hospice knows that you are aware that you are legally authorized to change hospices once per benefit period and, if you are not satisfied with their care, you will change hospices.

There are at least 15 hospices in Beaufort County, including Agape Care (the largest hospice in SC), Amedysis, Tidewater, Pruitthealth, Friands of Caroline, Caris, Regency Southerncare, Homestead, Crescent, Patriot, Hospice Care of America, Compassus, Island, and others.

The author wishes to thank the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center’s Public Affairs Officer, Wayne Capps and Hospice Doctor John Franklin and Agape Care of SC Director of Operations and fellow volunteer at the terrific RHJVAMC, Mrs. Dana Holtvoigt for the information they provided me.

Larry Dandridge is a past hospice volunteer, volunteer coordinator, marketing manager, administrator, CEO, and board chairman, and the founder of a hospice in Missouri. An accomplished writer and motivational speaker, he writes columns for the ISLAND NEWS, including the Veterans Benefits Column, What Citizens Should Know About Policing Column, and the Hospice Column. You can contact Larry at his email, LDandridge@earthlink.net.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life

Different foods trigger Rosacea flare-ups in different ways

Rosacea is a chronic disorder of the facial skin with various potential signs and symptoms, often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It typically begins at any time after age 30 as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead that may come and go. Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent, and small blood vessels may appear. Without treatment, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may become swollen from excess tissue. In around half of patients, the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot. Anyone who suspects they may have rosacea is urged to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

The fact that certain foods can trigger a flare-up in some rosacea patients is well known. In reaction to these foods and other environmental factors such as sun exposure or extreme temperatures, the body releases substances in the skin that cause a chain reaction that leads to flushing, inflammation and, for some, burning and stinging sensations. However, although the

outcome may be the same, different foods trigger different processes, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Dermatology’s recent virtual annual meeting.

“We know that sun, hot beverages, chocolate, spicy food and alcohol—many “fun” things in life—can exacerbate rosacea,” said Dr. Vivian Shi, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

“But something that we don’t hear a lot about is that cold and formaldehyde-containing foods may also affect rosacea.”

Formaldehyde occurs naturally in small amounts in many fruits and vegetables, such as papayas, oranges, pears and bananas, as well as in fish, meat and poultry, milk, sugar and coffee. The chemical is widely used as preservative to kill micro-organisms such as bacteria, to extend shelf-life and as a defoaming agent for food processing.

While it can be toxic in large quantities, the amount present in food is typically well within safe levels. People’s response to consuming formaldehyde-containing foods varies; therefore, some experience rosacea while others do not.

Through National Rosacea Society (NRS) grant-funded research, it’s now known that triggers such as spicy foods and alcohol cause keratinocytes, the most common cell type in our outermost layer of skin, and causes mast cells to release histamines and cathelicidins, both part of the innate immune system responsible for the body's ability to combat illness. These natural substances act by eliminating harmful bacteria and activating other parts of a complex immune reaction, but inflammation is the unfortunate side effect. Researchers have discovered that cathelicidins may cause inflammatory

bumps and pimples as well as vascular effects such as flushing. Studies have found that cathelicidins are more abundant in the skin of people with rosacea compared to those without the disease.

In contrast, cold beverages and formaldehyde-containing foods—as well as mustard oil and cinnamaldehyde, the organic compound that gives cinnamon its flavor—trigger the release of a different protein, which interacts with sensory neurons.2 Similarly to TRPV4, TRPA1 causes an increase in substance P and mast cell production of histamine and cathelicidin, leading to flushing and inflammation,

as well as itching sensations.3 A third inflammatory reaction is triggered by foods that contain niacin, such as poultry, tuna, peanuts and crustaceans. These foods cause Langerhans cells, which are part of the immune system in the skin, to release prostaglandins, hormone-like compounds that can cause redness, inflammation and pain.

While foods containing these substances may cause flare-ups for some people with rosacea, each individual’s case is unique, and it’s usually not necessary to avoid every potential trigger. Instead, rosacea patients are advised to pay attention to their diet, make note of foods or ingredients that seem to cause a reaction in their individual cases and avoid them going forward.

The NRS offers a “Rosacea Diary” to help patients track foods as well as weather, activities and other factors that may affect their condition. Rosacea sufferers may download the diary free of charge from the NRS website at rosacea. org, or order a physical copy by writing the National Rosacea Society, 111 Lions Dr., Suite 216, Barrington, Illinois 60010; via email at info@

University. “The strength of our specialty outcomes is a testament to the quality of care our team members seek to provide to patients and their families on a daily basis.”

Emergency Department, the state’s only pediatric burn center and solid-organ and bone marrow transplant programs, the state’s largest Lev-

el 4 neonatal intensive care unit, an advanced maternal fetal medicine center and a top-10 ranked U.S. News & World Report children’s heart

rosacea.org; or by calling its toll-free number at 1-888-NOBLUSH.

program, which functions through a nationally unique statewide collaboration of pediatric heart surgeons and cardiologists.

The National Rosacea Society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. Its mission is to raise awareness of rosacea, provide public health information on the disorder and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure. More information may be found online at rosacea.org.

References: 1. Mascarenhas NL, Wang Z, Chang YL, Di Nardo A. TRPV4 mediates mast cell activation in cathelicidin-induced rosacea inflammation. J Invest Dermatol 2017;137:972-975.

2. Aubdool AA, Brain SD. Neurovascular aspects of skin neurogenic inflammation. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc 2011 Dec;15(1):33-39. doi: 10.1038/jidsymp.2011.8.

3. Choi JE, Di Nardo A. Skin neurogenic inflammation. Semin Immunopathol 2018 May;40(3):249–259. doi: 10.1007/s00281-018-0675-z.

4. Yuan X, Huang X, Wang B, et al. Relationship between rosacea and dietary factors: a multicenter retrospective case-control survey. J Dermatol 2019 Mar;46(3):219-225. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.14771. Epub 2019 Jan 18.

In the News . . .

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves national rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital once again as the only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked.

The latest rankings are published online and come as the health care community continues to manage the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and vaccine efforts.

The 15th annual rankings highlight the top 50 U.S. pediatric hospitals in each of 10 specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gas-

troenterology and GI surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and urology.

“The U.S. News rankings indicate that MUSC Children’s Health is a viable regional and national choice for parents seeking care for their child,” said Mark A. Scheurer, M.D., MUSC Children’s Health chief of clinical services. “We’re working hard every day to transform the delivery of care to children and women in a safe and healing environment. These rankings are one of many measures that demonstrate what an outstanding team we have at MUSC.” "Our MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital care team members continue to be recognized for the outstanding care they provide, even in challenging times,” said Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., MUSC Health CEO and vice president for Health Affairs,

About MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital (SJCH) consists of 250 beds and opened in February 2020 as a replacement facility for the MUSC Children’s Hospital built in the late 1980s and formerly located on Ashley Avenue. More than 200 care team members, MUSC leaders, administrators and family and patient representatives were instrumental in the concept, design and building of this facility. By providing the most advanced pediatric care possible in more than 26 specialty areas, in person or through a robust telehealth network, SJCH includes a Level 1 trauma center and

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Kimberly Stockstill, APRN, FNP-BC

to Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Board-certified nurse practitioner Kimberly Stockstill has joined the gastroenterology team at Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group, helping meet the demand for GI services in the community.

Stockstill brings broad experience to the practice. No stranger to Beaufort Memorial, she served as a charge nurse in the hospital’s emergency department from 2003 to 2011. Afterward she was a nursing supervisor at a regional hospital while obtaining her advanced degrees and most recently was employed as a primary care nurse practitioner at a family practice.

A Mississippi Gulf Coast native, Stockstill earned both a Master of Nursing in the family nurse practitioner specialty track and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Illinois.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

ATHLETIC GRACE

Athletics shortstop Chris Waters makes it look easy as he fields and hustles the ball to the first base for the out during the bottom of the third inning against the Royals on Thursday, June 17 at Burton Wells Park. The A’s (1-0) won 12-3, earning their first win and dropping the Royals to 0-2 in Beaufort County Men’s Adult Baseball League action. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

YOUTH BASEBALL ROUND–UP

Beaufort knocked out of Minors tournament

LowcoSports.com The Beaufort all-star team came up short in both of its games last week at the Dixie Youth Baseball Minors (9-10) district tournament at Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton.

Bluffton National pulled away for a 12-2 victory over Beaufort in Thursday’s opener, jumping out to an early lead with two runs in the first and one in the second, then breaking open a one-run game

with four in the third and five in the fourth to invoke the 10-run rule.

Marion Simmons had a single and an RBI to lead Beaufort’s offense.

Colleton County broke out at the plate in an elimination game, smacking 13 hits in a 12-6 victory over Beaufort to stay alive. Colleton scored four times in the third to break open a tied game and tacked on three more in the fourth and fifth to finish it off.

Marion Simmons and Vinny Di’Taranto were 2-for-2 with two

RBIs and Hayes Tanner added two hits for Beaufort.

Beaufort all-stars fall short in coach pitch district tourney LowcoSports.com Beaufort’s all-stars dropped two tough games last week in the Dixie Youth Baseball AA Coach Pitch (7-8) district tournament in Walterboro.

The Beaufort all-stars couldn’t

hang on in their opener on Tuesday, as Bluffton National heated up in the middle innings and pulled away for a 15-9 win.

Bluffton National got the offense going in the third inning, putting up five runs to take a 5-1 lead, but Beaufort answered with six in the bottom half to regain the lead. Bluffton National responded with a seven-run fourth to take control and tacked on three more in the fifth.

Leadoff man Patrick Decker reached base and scored in all three of his plate appearances for Beau-

fort, while Brendon Roberts got on base three times and scored twice.

Another comeback effort fell short in Wednesday’s elimination game, as Hilton Head came out swinging, plating four runs in the first inning and hanging on for a 6-4 victory to stay alive.

Brendan Roberts and Gavin Ellsworth each had three hits for Beaufort, while Wallace Simmons, Carter Lee, and Bryce Williams added two hits apiece. Hugh Cook drove in two runs with a double, and Bryson Plair had an RBI triple.

Enormous flock of declining shorebird discovered in South Carolina From S.C. Department of Natural Resources It’s not every day that someone discovers a new-to-science bird migration spectacle.

It’s even more unexpected that such an encounter – in this case, tens of thousands of shorebirds gathering during their annual journey north – would be just a stone’s throw from a metropolitan area.

But two years ago, that’s exactly what happened in coastal South Carolina.

In May 2019, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) biologist Felicia Sanders and a team of researchers confirmed that approximately 20,000 whimbrel were roosting at night on a small island during their spring migration. The team documented similar numbers again in 2020.

This single flock includes nearly half of the declining shorebird’s estimated eastern population: a staggering spectacle hiding in plain sight. The findings were recently published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Wader Study.

Sanders has devoted her career to protecting South Carolina’s coastal birds. After decades exploring the coast, few are more familiar with the way shorebirds and seabirds

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Whimbrel are large, striking shorebirds known for their downcurved bills, which are ideally adapted to plucking fiddler crabs from muddy burrows. Photo by Matt Aeberhard/Cornell Lab of Ornithology. use the state’s salt marshes, tidal creeks and barrier islands. But when Sanders pursued a hunch about the large numbers of whimbrel she saw congregating at Deveaux Bank – a small island just 20 miles south of Charleston – she could barely believe what she’d found.

“A lot of people were skeptical, but after tallying results from coordinated surveys by fellow ornithologists and video documentation, we are certain of the magnitude of the flock,” said Sanders. “Finding so many whimbrel here gives me hope that we can turn the tide for this and other declining shorebird species.”

Whimbrel are large, striking shorebirds known for their downcurved bills, which

are ideally adapted to plucking fiddler crabs from muddy burrows. Like many shorebirds, they migrate incredible distances across the western hemisphere each year, facing threats including habitat loss and overhunting along the way.

In the last 25 years, whimbrel declined by two-thirds across the Atlantic Flyway, the eastern portion of their population. The discovery of a roost of this size – the largest known for the species – is of critical importance to successfully protecting this rare shorebird.

After spending the winter on the coasts of South America, whimbrel fly thousands of miles north to nest and raise young across subarctic regions of Canada and Alaska.

They typically make just one stop along the way. For many of these birds, that stop is in South Carolina, where they rest and feed on rich coastal nutrients that will fuel their breeding season.

At high tides and at night, when feeding habitat and other safe resting sites are inundated, whimbrel flock together for safety. They seek large, isolated offshore refuges like Deveaux Bank, where disturbances from people and predators are minimal. But relatively few such places remain along the Atlantic coast.

“Having such a globally important phenomenon occur right here in our own backyards, that’s really something to be proud of,” said Sanders.

“And I think it’s really important to understand that biologists aren't the only ones that care about these birds. Local communities take ownership of places near their homes. It really does take a village to protect places as important as Deveaux.”

Riley Bradham, mayor and lifelong resident of nearby Rockville, agrees. “It’s a special place,” said Bradham, who has been visiting Deveaux for his entire life and working for years with SCDNR to protect birds on the sensitive island.

“We all love it, but it’s one of the last special places.”

In early 2019, Sanders’ discovery inspired a collaboration between the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the University of South Carolina, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the conservation nonprofit Manomet to census and film this nocturnal roost during peak migration in April and May. For optimal visibility, the shorebird biologists, along with videographers specializing in filming sensitive wildlife, converged on Deveaux on full moon nights as flocks of whimbrel arrived during and after twilight.

“We worked to visually document what Felicia and the team have uncovered here, because this truly unique spectacle underscores the value of the wild spaces still left intact on our southeastern coasts,” said Andy Johnson, who led a team from the Cornell Lab’s Center for Conservation Media to film the whimbrel roost.

The video is now available online at http://bit.ly/WhimbrelDiscovery.

A shorebird roost of this magnitude offers a glimpse of the abundance that was once widespread across the Atlantic coast and now stands as a

LEARN MORE On Tuesday, June 22, the team who made the discovery at Deveaux held a free virtual screening and panel discussion.

Register at http://bit.ly/ WhimbrelDiscovery and you’ll receive a link to the recording.

testament to South Carolina’s commitment to coastal habitat conservation.

“There's only one place in the world, one place on Earth where 20,000 whimbrel land on an ephemeral island of really insignificant size,” says Chris Crolley, naturalist, guide, and CEO of Charleston-based Coastal Expeditions. “That's Deveaux Bank. Right off the coast of South Carolina. It's just phenomenal, isn't it? It's nothing less than that.”

Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary is closed yearround above the high-water line, apart from areas designated by signs for limited recreational use (beaches on the ends of the island, facing inland). From March 15 through October 15, some of the island’s beaches are closed for seasonal nesting of coastal birds and are demarcated by fencing. Dogs and camping are prohibited year-round.

EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS

Battery Creek

Whale Branch

Battery Creek High School’s U.S. Marine Corps Jr. ROTC salutes the colors while the singers perform the National Anthem during Battery Creek’s 2021 Commencement Exercise on Friday at Dolphins Stadium. BC graduated 158 seniors. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Diplomas, cords, medals for the top 10 graduates and two statues for Salutatorian Genisis Kalia Pratt and Valedictorian Kevona Deaysha Young prior to the 2021 Commencement Exercise at Whale Branch Early College High School on Wednesday evening at Earl Campbell Athletic Complex in Seabrook. Whale Branch graduated 101 seniors. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Dawndrea Watson, a member Battery Creek High School’s Blue Velvet Dancers, busts a move while the school’s band plays during BC’s 2021 Commencement Exercise. Watson and 157 of her classmates graduated Friday night at Dolphins Stadium.

Kevona Deaysha Young, center, 2021 Valedictorian at Whale Branch Early College High School, and Salutatorian Genisis Kalia Pratt, far right, get ready to receive their statuettes and diplomas during the 2021 Commencement Exercise on Wednesday evening at Earl Campbell Athletic Complex in Seabrook. At far left is Whale Branch Principal Mona Lise Dickson.

United in Love The Bread of Life A father surprises his daughter on her birthday.

During his time away on deployment, she has been able to look at his photo and read his letters. She has been able to speak with him on the phone, or even see him on a video call. All of this is helpful, but nothing can top her dad being back home, right there with her. She can run over to him and be wrapped in his arms.

When we love someone, we want to be physically with them.

Photos, letters, phone calls, and even video chats can only go so far. As human beings, we crave to be physically united with our loved ones. This is because God created us as embodied spirits: an immaterial spirit united with a material body. Since we are “bodypersons,” our bodies matter in our expressions of love and affection.

When the father and daughter hug, for example, they are together not just spiritually but their entire selves, both body and soul.

As Christians, we yearn to be close to Jesus.

Like the deployed father in our example, Jesus can seem to be far away from us. We can grow closer to him in various ways, such as looking at a depiction of him in sacred art, reading his words in the Gospels, and speaking with him each day in our prayer time.

While such opportunities are important and beautiful, wouldn’t it be amazing if Jesus were to actually become present in our midst, and we could spend time with him? And even more, what if we were able to become united with him in love, in both body and soul?

Jesus loves you and wants to be united with you!

Because Jesus loves each of us so much, he did plan for there to be a way that he could continue to be physically present with us, and even to become physically one with us. He promised that he would give himself to us as the Bread of Life. Ever since the earliest days of Christianity, one finds Christians proclaiming that when they come together for worship, they receive Jesus himself in what appears to be ordinary bread and wine. This gift is called the Eucharist.

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As explore this mystery, we discover its beauty.

In this message series, we will seek to answer some important questions about the Eucharist. What did Jesus teach in the Gospels?

How did God prepare for this gift in the Old Testament? What can we find in the writings of Paul and the apostles? How did Christians worship in the early centuries, and what did they believe about Communion? How does this gift make a difference in our lives today as Christians? The more one learns about the Eucharist, the more beautiful it becomes.

If Jesus is offering such an amazing gift, wouldn’t you want to experience it?

In every Catholic church throughout the world, Christians continue to experience this wonderful treasure in our worship, as Jesus commanded.

Jesus wants to unite himself with you, not only in spirit, but as you are, both body and soul.

He wants to be truly one with you, much more than the closest embrace. He wants to feed you with the true Bread of Life.

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One-man law firm not unlike one-man farm

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t is Saturday, still early, still cool, and there is the expectation of a morning in the yard.

We were gifted with an unexpectedly temperate spring— several months that seemed to be a reward for a year of isolation. But our isolation has ended and now we venture into restaurants, dinner parties and art exhibits.

Many are making plans to travel; determined to make up for last year. A year, by any measure, that was lost.

Last Thursday, Susan and I went to an opening that featured the life of Rufus Daniel Mitchell — an African-American farmer who lived in Sheldon. Photographs, taken by his daughter Bernice Tate in 1976, were displayed at The Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Along with the photographs there was a large metal mailbox, rubber boots, rusted ax heads and a rep-

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resentational smattering of the tools that Mitchell used every day of his life.

In 1976 I had arrived in Beaufort and, by then, was working at Penn Center. My work was focused on people like Rufus Mitchell who were still on the land, still trying to make the land produce enough tomatoes (collards, squash or sweet potatoes) to pay taxes, the “light bill” and put food on the table every night.

Penn’s programs included a land retention program — Black Land Services — a demonstration farm and a history of providing practical advice to those who had not

(in importance) with 350 books — called Southeastern Reports—that recorded all of the appellate case decisions in this part of the country.

If a lawyer had these three things, he could type-up his Complaint on the Selectric citing the relevant rules and the recent case law. Then hand carry the blue-backed pleadings over to Legare Rodgers (Clerk of Court) at the Courthouse on Bay Street.

The big expense in those days was one’s library — Southeastern Reports. But one could buy a used library from a retired lawyer; or spend the weekend in the USC Law Library in Columbia.

Even as I settled into this simple, uncomplicated life, things like copiers, fax machines, continuing education and computers were making their appearance and making it hard to sustain reasonable fees for services rendered.

At the same time there was the aggregation of talent — often the best and brightest law school graduates — into large, multi-state law firms.

These firms have specialists in research, brief writing and evidence preparation. Such firms always send several lawyers into court, always assisted by paralegals, usually fortified by a biometric engineer, orthopedic surgeon or future income expert flown-in from Philadelphia or Dallas.

These firms have the money to hire experts and, if necessary, to file lengthy appeals. These mega-firms rely on fees from corporations and utilities because those folks are the only clients able to pay the ever-expanding tab.

The ever-expanding cost of legal services have taken the ordinary, salaried person out of contention if he or she has a complaint against Verizon, Dominion or Amazon. The

Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.

TERRY MANNING

I tell you this because teachers soon won’t be able to explain this to their classes. Under the guise of protecting schoolchildren, conservative lawmakers across the country are enacting bans against critical race theory.

This is just one part of the “something” that “they” are up to.

Critical race theory began in the legal community as an approach to looking at how laws adversely affect minorities. It then expanded into other areas, including looking at how race and racism have influenced America since the beginning, as studied in the prize-winning The 1619 Project.

Critical race theory is

less about individuals and individual behaviors than it is about institutions and the rules that safeguard them. The No. 1 job of any institution is to perpetuate itself, so in that regard, the actions of these lawmakers make perfect sense.

Students who are never taught about how race was created to justify dividing people into masters and servants, elite and working class, haves and have-nots, “real” Americans and “those animals” at our borders are easier to convince that America is still a city on a hill, a bright and shining light to the rest of the world, God’s exceptional nation with liberty and justice for all.

It’s like conservatives think Americans are too simple to believe in America unless it’s impossibly perfect. Or maybe conservatives are so simple-minded they actually believe America is impossibly perfect.

They put a lot of effort into protecting this pristine, implausible “America” that

doesn’t exist – and never did.

I’ve praised writer Michael Harriot here before.

A recent project of his explains the fake “America” these lawmakers are protecting. Harriot and a team at The Root website found history textbooks for several Republicans who have led attacks against The 1619 Project. This included Mitch McConnell, Tommy Tuberville, Marsha Blackburn and, yes, South Carolina’s own Lindsey Graham.

What they found were highly sanitized readings that purposefully underplayed the institution of slavery – if slavery was mentioned at all – and its role in the country’s development and rise to global power.

The 1958 edition of “The History of South Carolina” swapped passages found in earlier editions describing Africans as “irresponsible, uneducated, unmoral and, in many cases brutish” for updated claims that “most masters treated their slaves

kindly” and “the slaves were given the opportunity to become Christians in a Christian land, instead of remaining heathen in a savage country.”

This type of characterization led Harriot to conclude, “American schools have never taught a version of history that wasn’t racialized. But, apparently, it’s perfectly fine if the racial narrative skews toward whiteness.”

Conservative lawmakers aren’t attacking critical race theory because it rewrites the truth; they attack it because it is a verifiable truth that undermines the lies they were taught, have believed all their lives and want to pass on to future generations.

Everything they do goes toward upholding the sanctity of this noble, unsullied “America,” from cutting federal benefits for those unemployed by the pandemic (mostly women and brown-faced low-wage earners) to resisting police reform to voter-suppression

laws to whitewashing the January 6 insurrection.

Some would go as far as sacrificing America itself, as in Kentucky Republican Rand Paul’s recent declaration that democracy “goes against our history and what the country stands for.” Which country is that, Sen. Paul?

Progressives warn conservative lawmakers, “History will judge you” or “You will go down as being on the wrong side of history.”

That won’t happen if recent events continue down their current track. More to the point, conservatives don’t care.

If they did, they would realize the easiest way to counter critical race theory would be to stop being actively racist and face the truth of America’s imperfect past. But no, that wouldn’t be the “American” way.

Terry E. Manning lives and works in Savannah, Ga. He is a Clemson graduate and worked for 20 years as a journalist. He can be reached at teemanning@gmail.com.

Pride, in essence, about making room for everyone

n 2019, the Lowcountry held it’s very first Pride Celebration. Pride is about creating awareness and celebration in the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning +) community.

Stories of triumph, challenges and heartache were shared openly in an effort to expand a safe space for those who identify LGBTQ+, as well as their allies. Historically this community has been ostracized while continuing to have to fight for the same basic rights and privileges as their counterparts.

Pride in its essence is about making room at the table for everyone.

LAURA KAPONER

Resources to provide adequate mental health services are scarce. Resources to provide these services to the LGBTQ+ community are even more so.

According to Mental Health America (MHA), discrimination against this community has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse

and suicide. Additionally, MHA explains that mental health professionals’ stigma, lack of cultural sensitivity and unconscious or conscious reluctance to address sexuality may hamper the effectiveness of care.

David Myrick II, MBA, identifies within the community as a black gay male.

Myrick serves as the LGBTQ+ subgroup leader for the advocacy organization Rethinkstigma.

In his role he wants to support those in his community to live the most flourishing life possible. He believes the best way to support this population is to provide education to the community

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at large about the humanity of the LGBTQ+ population.

He hopes these efforts can impact those who are being shunned or taking their own lives while trying to live their truth.

There are those who may believe LGBTQ+ is a mental illness and/or a choice. ”I do not believe this is a choice,” Myrick said. “I truly believe we are born to be exactly who we are. However, I do believe it’s a choice to accept who you are and live your truth unapologetically.”

In regards to living one’s truth, the decision of “coming out” can be especially challenging.

“Coming Out” is a term

used within the LGBTQ+ community as a way to publicly take ownership of your truth and be proud of who you are. This can be done on several levels from “coming out” to a few trusted individuals to “coming out” to the public. When, where and how are completely an individual’s choice.

“My experience with ‘coming out’ was hard. Growing up in a small town, being part of the LGBTQ+ wasn’t accepted.

It was a challenge that could potentially make you or break you,” Myrick said. “I had individuals come into my life and show me that it’s OK to be gay. I learned that I had to accept myself first before

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only time they have actual access to legal services is when they are badly injured — in a car wreck — and the possibility of huge damages make a contingency fee possible. Otherwise they are cut out of access to legal services.

And so the one-man law firm is not unlike the one-man farm. Both are hopelessly mismatched; both are disappearing; both will only be remembered in John Grisham’s romanticized fiction.

And as he watched his world change, perhaps Rufus Mitchell decided that his children would be part of that change. But he would stay in Sheldon. Perhaps he loved the land, and what he could do with the land too much to let the farm go fallow.

America or ‘America’ – It’s time to decide

hen the Senate voted last week to recognize June 19 as a federal holiday, the reaction among many of my friends and me was, “Watch out, they’re up to something.”

The “they” in question are lawmakers from both sides of the aisle who specialize in pandering to their constituents, making empty gestures while refusing to act on issues that truly matter to their lives – or in some cases, acting in ways that make their constituents’ lives more difficult.

See, the Juneteenth holiday is a relatively new thing for most people, even many Black Americans. It commemorates the fact that formerly enslaved people in the state of Texas knew nothing of the Emancipation Proclamation passed into law in 1863. They worked in bondage twoand-a-half years longer than they had to, until June 19, 1865, when a Union general notified Blacks in Galveston they were free.

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migrated north.

But by 1976 the economics of agriculture favored places like Arkansas, Nebraska and, of course, California.

It was shifting away from the individual farmer, to the corporate farmer who could put millions of dollars, and thousands of acres, into corn, soybeans and durable, baseball-firm avocados.

There is, these days, a tendency to feel sorry for people like Rufus Mitchell who were overtaken by events that they could not control — waves they could not ride. But I can empathize with Rufus Mitchell and his determination to stay with farming — doing what he did best.

When I began to practice law, the most advanced piece of equipment in my office was a Selectric typewriter.

The Selectric was followed (in importance) with a book called “South Carolina Civil Procedure, Annotated.”

Civil Procedure was followed

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anyone else. I decided to live my truth because there’s freedom in living your truth.

I’m happy with who I am and I wouldn’t change being part of an amazing community.”

The acronym LGBTQ+ evolved to include transgenders, those questioning their identity and all others to create a rainbow of inclusivity. We as a community can support our peers through opening ourselves up to hear their voices and serving as allies to fight their double stigma.

Laura Kaponer is a mental health advocate, blogger and Certified Peer Support Specialist. You can find her on social media by searching #Laurakaponeris1in5.

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Stone, Garrett K.

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Wright Jr, Greg M.

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Cousino, John E.

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