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BEAUFORT ounty public relations folks have been working hard to notify taxpayers as of April 1, the new windshield decal system implemented last year is "going live." This means those inspectors at the county's nine public convenience centers are gonna get tough on those who try to sneak into the gated sites to dispose of their garbage. For those who STILL haven't gotten their decals … and yes, there are some folks out there who HAVE applied and not received any decals … be prepared. And … no surprise ... the County Council is already talking about Phase 2 – imposing a new fee to support the solid waste program. Council gave the first of three readings to the ordinance this week, although a lot of details haven't been ironed out. A cost of $194 annually was thrown out, but staff was directed to figure out how much that cost compares with the taxes paid by property owners for garbage disposal. As a lot of ideas to raise money, this proposal may not pass, but you might want to pay attention. You could zoom watch the County Council meetings on the county's Facebook page if you're so inclined or go to the County Council meeting agendas and read the background report. Or you can just wait until the idea is adopted, the elected officials bless the idea and it shows up on your tax bill.
By Mike McCombs “Upcoming event details coming soon!” As of Tuesday, that lone sentence was still floating in a sea of empty white space on the Beaufort Water Festival’s web page. Though the page still lists this year’s festival dates as July 16-25, 2021, the events of the last year make it easy to believe that disappointment might not be far away. That’s not going to happen, Beau-
Like the Spring robins, cruise ships are back BEAUFORT – After a year's absence, a cruise ship was tied up to the downtown seawall this past weekend.
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fort Water Festival Commodore Erin “Tank” Morris said Tuesday afternoon. “We are having a festival,” Morris confirmed. “The opening ceremonies will still be held July 16.” In late February, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster removed the mandate against gatherings of 250 or more people. That paved the way for organizers to continue planning for the 2021 Water Festival with relative confidence their work wouldn’t be a
waste of time. “Once the Governor lifted the mandate, that sprung things into action,” Morris said. “We had been handcuffed. The community is ready for an event. We immediately started an open dialogue with the city. They have been a great partner. It will be good to try and return to normal and bring life back to downtown and to Beaufort. It will be a real shot in the arm.” The 65th Beaufort Water Festival
was originally scheduled for July 17 through 26, 2020. But in early May, with the COVID-19 pandemic growing, the event’s Board of Directors made the decision to bite the bullet. At the time, the Beaufort Water Festival Board of Directors wrote: “Our Water Festival crew has spent many months planning the 65th Annual Beaufort Water Festival for
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A local group has plans to convert the former Beaufort Bible Chapel on West Street into a “learning center.” Photo by Mindy Lucas.
A chapel reborn Former downtown church site to become ‘learning center’ for Reconstruction Beaufort
By Mindy Lucas A half-acre piece of property in a residential section of downtown Beaufort could soon become the home of the city’s newest history and interpretive center. Planners for the Second Founding of America: Reconstruction Beaufort received approval from the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals on
Monday, March 22, to turn an empty building at 913 West Street in the Old Commons neighborhood into a “learning center.” The 3,100 square-foot building was formerly the home of Beaufort Bible Chapel, which closed earlier in the year after its membership began to dwindle, said Reconstruction Beaufort’s founder, former Beaufort
Mayor Billy Keyserling. Keyserling’s brother, Paul, plans to purchase the property and the grassy lot next door, and will lease the property back to the organization. The center will in turn work with the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and its network of sites, Keyserling said.
In 2017, the Keyserlings donated the former Beaufort firehouse on the corner of Scott and Craven streets to the park service to use as the new park’s visitor center and headquarters. In addition to changing the building to a learning center, planners at
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Beaufort avoids ‘dangerous’ weather; Mossy Oaks drainage system passes test
Beaufort Elementary School Principal Melissa Holland, far left, and Jamey Porter make sure their students stay together and get on the right bus during early dismissal on Thursday, March 18. Holland said of the 367 students registered at the school about a third are still virtual, leaving about 70 bus riders on any given day. Dangerous weather was forecast for Thursday afternoon prompting early dismissal for all Beaufort County Schools, including cancellation of high school athletic events. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
By Mike McCombs If any Beaufort County students had tests scheduled for Thursday afternoon, they got a reprieve, at least for a day, when the Beaufort County School District scheduled an early dismissal in anticipation of a dangerous weather system hitting the Lowcountry. Beaufort itself got a reprieve, as well, when the system which was responsible for tornadoes and flooding across the Deep South left the area soggy but safe after heavy rains early Thursday evening. But there was one big test Thursday evening, and the City of Beaufort passed with flying colors. According to a release from Col.
Neal Pugliese, USMC (Ret.), Chairman of the Mossy Oaks Multijurisdictional Drainage Task Force, “Beaufort received about 3 inches of rain in 55 minutes with the bulk of the rain falling within a 25-minute period, which is an astounding amount of water. Despite an enormous amount of water falling within a very short period of time, the new drainage system in Mossy Oaks operated as designed.” According to Pugliese, the stormwater was gathered from more than 550 acres, directed to drainage ditches, and then moved to and through tidal gates at the Spanish Moss Trail via two major water outfalls. And everything worked like a charm.
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At dawn on Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) had issued a rare “high risk” level warning for dangerous weather for parts of the Southeast. The last such “high risk” warning by the SPC came in May 2019 when tornadoes ravaged the Midwest plains region. There had not been such a warning as early as March since 2012. As of Wednesday night, the storm had already “generated several tornadoes across portions of the South,” according to AccuWeather. The SPC said that the system
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As the vaccination process in our area continues, our local health care workers have been working tirelessly to ensure our community gets vaccinated in a quick and healthy manner. The Beaufort Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) aimed to find a way to say thank you to the many healthcare heroes in our community fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and getting vaccinations out these past few months. BAHA has received more than 100 donations from industry partners to support area health care heroes to keep their morale high and convey how very thankful we are for their devotion to our community’s health. Many of the businesses that were severely affected by the pandemic this past year did not hesitate to donate to the cause. Donations poured in from local hoteliers for “Staycations” at the Beaufort Inn, Best Western Sea Island Inn, Holiday Inn Beaufort, and the Hilton Garden Inn. Area restaurants including Breakwater, Saltus, Plums, Hearth, Q on Bay, Q’s
Chicken Shack, and Old Bull Tavern donated numerous gift cards. Other donors included Hunting Island State Park and Balance Barre & Fitness. While some folks would not connect hospitality and healthcare together, this past year has proven them wrong. The same healthcare heroes we aim to honor with these donations, are also the ones that provided area hospitality business with to go orders and frequent visits while indoor dining was closed. If the pandemic has any type of silver lining, we would think it brought a significant appreciation to two industries we all need and are grateful for in the end. – Ashlee Houck, Executive Director, Beaufort Area Hospitality Association
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What disturbs us the most about the quickly moving demolition and building projects downtown is the seeming persistence of the forces behind the additional rooms for the Beaufort Inn, including a parking garage. The Inn’s existing 48 rooms, including houses that they have acquired on Port Republic and Craven, are already creating traffic congestion problems in that area. I personally was tied up there (Sunday), for example. When they have large events such as weddings, it’s a zoo down there. Our quaintness and small coastal town appeal is quickly eroding. What can we do besides complain? Is there a move afoot to stop these projects? Did we choose the right new mayor who can balance the old with the new and who will know how to say, “Enough is enough?” Is the Historic Review Board caving to these entities because of the almighty dollar? There are lots of questions.
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OUR DOCTORS. In good times and bad, our doctors are foundational to our wellness and our well-being. In this time like no other, they’re something more besides. They’re the men and women whose judgment and skill and humanity will quell our uncertainty and quiet our fears. From the first four general practitioners to the 160 medical and surgical specialists now on staff at our not-for-profit hospital, our doctors have enabled us to offer residents of the Lowcountry care of the highest quality for more than 75 years. Tuesday marks the observance of Doctors’ Day, a tradition started March 30, 1933, in Winder, Georgia, by the Barrow County Auxiliary to recognize doctors for their dedication to saving lives. Twenty-five years later, a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives, and in 1990 National Doctors’ Day was officially established by Congress.
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orkmen with Quality Hardscapes in Okatie were busy in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Sunday and Monday removing some of the dirt where historical markers commemorating Beaufort’s 300th anniversary were located. Edgar Silva of Quality Hardscapes said Mon-
day, that in addition to new landscaping and park benches, pavers are going to be laid down. The markers will then be put back where they were. “It’s going to look really nice when we’re done,” he said. The entire project should be complete by the end of the week.
Spanish Moss Trail totally reopened; Mossy Oaks drainage work near completion
New tidal gates along the Spanish Moss Trail. Photo courtesy of the City of Beaufort.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
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, crabbing, 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.
Caves and Cathedrals: Writing a Novel in Dark and Daylight
6 p.m., Thursday, March 25. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Amber Wheeler Bacon and Amelia Brown. Cost is $45. Llimited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit. ly/3plax8I.
ZenDen’s 3rd Anniversary
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 707 & 709 Paris Ave., Port Royal. A small fes-
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tival will feature a food truck, ice cream, local artists, and expert crafters.
Hands-on Linked Haiku
6 p.m., Wednesday, April 7. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Miho Kinnas. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit. ly/3plax8I.
Maye River Quilters Guild meeting
10 a.m., Saturday, April 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.
CPR re-certification
8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, April 10, June 5, Aug. 14, Sept. 25, Nov. 13, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $25 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled
on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.
From staff reports The Spanish Moss Trail has reopened from Riverside to Rogers drives following the completion of major stormwater infrastructure construction along portions of it. Two segments of the trail closed in August 2020 to accommodate stormwater drainage improvements in the Mossy Oaks neighborhood. One segment reopened in February. A few punch-list items need to be completed in this
segment in Basin 2, said Neal Pugliese, chairman of the task force overseeing the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project. Those may necessitate short detours along the trail at times, he said. The trail still needs to be striped, for example. “But major work is completed, so cyclists, joggers and pedestrians should be able to enjoy the trail. We’re thrilled with that,” Pugliese said. The $8.4 million stormwater project, which is almost
complete, began in earnest in July 2020, with an accelerated timeline to install major drainpipes at the correct elevation in Basin 1 (near the Duck Pond) and Basin 2 (near Southside Park), and to install tidal flap gates in Battery Creek along the Spanish Moss Trail. Flooding has plagued the Mossy Oaks neighborhood over the years – often during heavy rains or king tides or storm surges. The new infrastructure has significantly ramped up drainage capacity.
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Writing as Healing
6 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Pat Conroy Literary Center online writers workshop led by Elizabeth Robin. Cost is $45. Limited to 15 participants. To register or for more information, visit https://bit. ly/3plax8I.
CPR training
8 a.m to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 29, June 12, July 10, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, at the Wardle Family YMCA, 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal, offers CPR. Cost is $35 for YMCA certified course. Those interested need to register at the Y as space is limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Questions? Contact William Howell, Aquatics Director, 843-522-9622. To register visit the Y front desk or online at beaufort-jasperymca.org and click ‘Register for a Program’ at the top of the page.
At the Rotary Club of Beaufort’s March 17 luncheon meeting, 31 Rotarians assembled and bagged toys, books, and other fun and educational materials that were then donated to the Beaufort Salvation Army for distribution to area children. Pictured above are Rotarians John Troutman (left) and Greg Dyson (right) packaging a selection of toys. The Rotary Club of Beaufort is Beaufort’s oldest Rotary. Rotarians hold hybrid meetings, either attending in person or virtually through Zoom. Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Beaufort.
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had the potential to produce large, long-tracking tornadoes. Such tornadoes would be expected to cause widespread damage and be potentially quite dangerous at night when most people
are sleeping. Power outages, flooding and dangerous winds were likely, as well. Come Thursday afternoon into Thursday night, the severe weather threat was expected to shift into the Southeast and portions of the Middle Atlantic region. The primary risk in this region was tornadoes and straight-line, damaging wind
gusts. Beaufort County School District (BCSD) leaders trying to avert a bad situation decided Wednesday afternoon to dismiss schools early Thursday before the system reached the Lowcountry. The Lowcountry dodged a bullet, however, when the system produced only heavy rain in the area.
NEWS Right: Carter Harris gets some help from 1st Sgt. Joel Blackwell of the Beaufort Police Department while suiting up in a tactical vest and traditional helmet during the fifth annual Touch a Truck on Saturday at Beaufort Town Center. Many children lined up to get their picture made while wearing the tactical gear.
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Monday’s meeting were asking for a variance to allow the building to continue operating at its current size. The Beaufort Code does not allow for public or “civic facilities” within the city to exceed more than 2,500 square feet without one. Zoning Board members placed several conditions on the applicant’s plans before unanimously approving it. Among those, the more than 50-year-old building must retain its current size or not be altered to make it any larger. The open grassy lot next to the building is also to be kept as it is. In the weeks leading up to the zoning board’s decision, Billy Keyserling had reached out to members of the neighborhood association and other residents in the area with details of the group’s plan in an effort to be transparent, he said. Both the building and the
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July 2020. Paramount to our planning has been the current status of COVID-19 and the health precautions needed to maintain a safe environment. “Our organization has three driving factors: the community, partnerships, and volunteers. The relationships among these elements are what makes the Annual Beaufort Water Festival a leading, time-honored tradition throughout the southeast. “Considering the recommendations from the Center
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from page A1 Cruise ships were one of the first transportation methods to close down in the Covid-19 quarantine, but reports are some companies are slowly returning to their tour schedules. The American Cruise Line vessel which visited Beaufort had only 30 passengers and they apparently weren't allowed to shop downtown. City officials said they had no idea the boats were coming and wasn't sure when others would be following. Over in Port Royal, folks there also aren't sure when the two Victory Cruise Line ships harboring there for the past year will be leaving. Beaufort Tribune surfaces again BEAUFORT – The "battle" for the future of Beaufort – Dick Stewart and 303 Associates vs. Historic Beaufort Foundation – has turned into something of a "war of words." Stewart, as head of the development company 303 Associates, in a paid full-page ad in last week's The Island News criticized the HBF and
The Keyserlings are considering putting a conservation easement on the property. Photo by Mindy Lucas. open space next to it would not be altered and the open space would be used as a passive park with interpretative signs for visitors wanting to learn more about Reconstruction and the role Beaufort played during this era in history, he told residents. The center would offer programs and activities to small school groups. “Our primary interest in this is having a park and a
place for training smaller groups of students in video, writing, art and storytelling,” he said. The organization would eventually like to locate and move a small, 600-squarefoot Freedman’s Cottage to the site to serve as part of the site’s interpretative work. While the initiative will not formally be part of the National Park until it is sustainable, Park Service staff will
of Disease Control, health care professionals, and ultimately, the safety and health of us all, we feel it is necessary to postpone the 65th Annual Beaufort Water Festival and all associated sports and water & air events until July 2021. This decision was not made easily and is driven by the utmost concern for our community, partners, and dedicated staff of volunteers. “We thank you for your understanding and we are confident that if we all work together and support each other, our community will return to normalcy stronger than ever.” That “dedicated staff of volunteers” is one of the biggest
reasons Morris is excited this year’s event is a “go.” “A great part about it is the crew I get to work with,” Morris said. “They have been involved, some since 2019, and have all stuck it out. They have been able to pick back up where they left off.” Morris said his group had been making loose plans, nothing concrete, knowing they might have to hit the ground running at any time. “We were planning but not planning,” he said. “At least we were able to get things pointed in the right direction.” As of Tuesday, there were still a lot of unknowns. How
If you're planning a trip to Savannah via U.S.17 (is there any other way from Beaufort County except by boat?), you might want to plan for some delays.” its departing chairman John Troutman for not working with his efforts. In opposition to Stewart's plans for the downtown area, specifically Port Republic Street, local businessman and developer George Trask has resurrected his online newspaper, The Beaufort Tribune, to run a series of articles on 303's projects. George's son, Graham Trask, who also owns property in the downtown area, including the former Fordham Hardware Building and 209 West Street where a three-story retail and residential building has been permitted, has raised questions about the legality of the city's permitting process. Pending any legal challenges being filed, the next phase will be final plans for the replacement building at 303 Charles Street to be presented to the city Historic Review Board. The board earlier this month gave approval
to the demolition at 303 Charles Street, contingent on building approval being issued for the replacement. The Historic Beaufort Foundation has issued no public statements in response to Stewart's charges. Southside Park ideas pile in BEAUFORT – City officials were hoping to get lots of public input on the future of Southside Park and it happened – a thousand primarily online responses have been received prior to this weekend's deadline for comment. A special citizens task force was formed by the City Council at the start of the year to collect ideas on how the popular park on Southside Blvd. should be developed. The tract, once owned by the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, currently has an informal walking path and a very popular dog park. The future of the park has been a subject of much dis-
assist with its programs and be provided additional work space at the site since they have outgrown the firehouse location, Keyserling said. Some neighbors at Monday night’s meeting and in a previous Zoom meeting on the project expressed concerns over noise and additional traffic in the neighborhood. The proposal initially caused a “great deal of anxiety” from many who live in the neighborhood a few blocks west of the University of South Carolina Beaufort “about the volume of use more than anything,” said Zoning Board chairman Josh Gibson who also lives in Old Commons. “The church as it is right now is a very low impact, part of a very small residential community, only three blocks wide,” Gibson said. Keyserling said he didn’t anticipate the center being much of a “traffic generator” adding that events that might attract large crowds, such as a history lecture, would be rare. The center would typical-
ly be used by smaller groups of visitors or students with most of its activities taking place indoors, he went on to say. The site also has built-in or ample off-street parking to handle this traffic, he said. “It is my personal view, and that of all in our organization, that the intended changes will not have an adverse impact,” he said. In addition, the Keyserlings are considering putting a conservation easement on the property that would protect it from future development, he said. Residents who live on either side of the property in question voiced their concerns with the project at the meeting held online Monday night with many saying their concerns had been addressed. “While I understand that not everything can be ironclad in the proposal regarding tour buses, thus far, I’m comfortable with the proposal,” said Kim Poovey, whose property is behind the former church’s education building. Noise was one of Poovey’s
Left: One of the trucks on display during Saturday’s fifth annual Touch a Truck event at the Beaufort Town Center was Beaufort County Sherrif’s Office’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) transport. The vehicle, which can cost upwards from $500,000, was purchased through the Department of Defense’s 1033 program which allows for sale of surplus weaponry and tactical vehicles to local law enforcement agencies. The event was sponsored by the Junior Service League of Beaufort. Photos by Bob Sofaly. primary concerns. She said while she initially wanted to see small cottage homes on the site mirroring those in the neighborhood, her biggest concern now was keeping the neighborhood safe and quiet. “I think (the proposed plan) is going to keep our neighborhood safe, and I feel strongly that the city would support our neighborhood if concerns did arise,” she said. Justin and Julie Seibold who live directly across from the building on West Street also expressed approval of the plans for a learning center devoted to Reconstruction. “So far we feel pretty OK with what we’re hearing,” Justin Seibold said. “Our biggest concern would be loud speaker noise.” “But the project overall sounds interesting,” Julie Seibold said. “It sounds like something I would want to be involved with helping.” Mindy Lucas is the Beaufort reporter for The Island News and is a staff writer for Lowcountry Weekly. She can be reached at mindy.islandnews@gmail.com.
many people would be allowed in events? What events would be held? Will there be a headliner? Morris said some of those decisions and announcements may be public by our press time. He indicated that most of those decisions would be made and announced by this weekend. While it’s still unclear what it will look like, it appears the Beaufort Water Festival will return in July 2021 and at least a little bit of normal will return to Beaufort. Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com. cussion and several studies since the Mossy Oaks area, where the Southside Park is located, is one of the more politically active neighborhoods in the city. Once the ideas are consolidated and prioritized, a price tag can be placed on the project and we'll see how quickly it happens. Bridges tells Port Royal adios PORT ROYAL – March is Women's History Month, and you had better believe there's plenty of women making history in this community to celebrate. As a supporter of good planning and its long-range impact on how our communities may, or may not develop, Port Royal Planning Director Linda Bridges is at the top of this columnist's list. Bridges who is retiring after 22 years in the various town administrative offices along Paris Avenue has seen a lot of comings-and-goings and probably made more than one property owner angry at her. But the planners use the "plans" adopted by the elected officials and sometimes … just sometimes … the elected officials do something different. She follows Beaufort
Details surrounding the 65th Beaufort Water Festival should become clearer by this weekend. Photo by Bob Sofaly. City Planner Libby Anderson who left quietly almost two years ago after 20 years in the hot spot. Good thing they waited until after St. Pat's BEAUFORT – If you're planning a trip to Savannah via U.S.17 (is there any other way from Beaufort County except by boat?), you might want to plan for some delays. The S.C. Department of Transportation, after years of talk, begun work on widening that 4.2 mile stretch between the Talmadge Bridge and the U.S. 17-S.C.315 intersection from two to four-lanes. Known as the Speedway Boulevard, roadside clearing began more than a year ago but notices are out it's time for the real construction begin. The once scenic strip – wetlands and strip clubs – has an estimated 18,000 vehicles traveling it daily. But DOT stresses the construction delays will be "slight" and they plan to keep lanes of traffic open. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and former reporter/editor with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today. She can be reached at bftbay@gmail.com.
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City of Beaufort NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Historic District Review Board Proposed Design Exception: 808 Charles Street The City of Beaufort Historic District Review Board (HRB) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm to consider an application for a Development Design Exception from The Beaufort Code, South Carolina as set forth below: Cooter Ramsey of Ramsey Architects is requesting a Design Exception for property located at 808 Charles Street, identified as District 120, Tax Map 4, Parcel 392, in order to construct a new single-family house. The request is for the HRB to authorize a variance to Section 2.4.1.A.4 of the Beaufort Code to allow a 40% frontage buildout. The property is zoned “T4-Neighborhood (T4-N) District”. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to comment on the application. Documents relating to this request are available for public inspection one week before the meeting between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at the City of Beaufort Planning Department, 1911 Boundary Street. Written comments can also be submitted prior to the hearing to the City of Beaufort Planning Department, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Note: If you have special needs due to a physical challenge, please call (843) 525-7011 for additional information.
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MOOSE LODGE OYSTER ROAST
Tom Kuester carriers a fresh load of roasted oysters during Saturday’s Old Fashioned Oyster Roast at the Moose Lodge on Broad River Rd. The oysters were roasted traditionally over an open fire under a burlap sack as seen in the background at right.
Patrons feast on freshly roasted oysters Saturday during the Old Fashioned Oyster Roast.
Moose Lodge members Tom Kuester, center, and John Fletcher scoop up freshly roasted oyster during the lodge’s Old Fashioned Oyster Roast on Saturday.
Parris Island Gateway BiLo reopens as Food Lion
From staff reports Following its acquisition of 62 BiLos/Harveys across the Carolinas and Georgia last year, Food Lion reopened the BiLo at 860 Parris Island Gateway as a Food Lion store on Wednesday, March 17. The new Food Lion, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, will employ approximately 75, according to a release from the company. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to open this new store in Beaufort, a community I have served for many years,” Store Manager Brandon Collins said in a release. “It gives me great pleasure to be able to provide great service and opportunities to the community. Our neighbors can count on us to provide a great shopping experience and a welcoming environment for years to come. I am honored and excited to serve this community, embrace its culture and share many more memories together.” Food Lion did not acquire the Boundary Street BiLo, and BiLo has announced the store will close April 4. “We regularly assess our
The former Port Royal BiLo on Parris Island Gateway re-opened Wednesday, March 17 as the newest area Food Lion grocery store. store footprint to ensure we deliver the products and services our neighbors need at the everyday low prices they expect,” Food Lion External Communications Manager Matt Harakal said in an email. “We have a strong presence in the region and are always looking for opportunities to deepen that connection. If we have anything to share about (this specific location), we will keep you notified.” The Parris Island Gateway store offers an expanded variety of South Carolina offer-
ings, such as fresh produce from W.P. Rawl Farms from Pelion, S.C., Columbia’s-own Cromer’s Popcorn and Iron City Coffee freshly roasted in Blythewood, S.C. A list of additional local vendors with products in the new store can be found at https://www. foodlion.com/in-our-comm u n i ty / l o cal - g o o d ne s s / south-carolina/. To help invite neighbors into the new store, welcome gifts were provided to firefighters at the Burton Fire Department and Port Royal Fire Station; faculty and staff
Following the grand opening of the new Food Lion in the Parris Island Gateway shopping center, officials within the Food Lion Grocery Store chain poses for pictures. Here, from left are Keri Wilhelm, Director of Merchandising; Tammy Freeman, Perishable Manager; Brandon Collins, Store Manager; Grant English, Director of Operations and Billy Williams, Divisional Vice President. Photos by Bob Sofaly. at Riverview Charter School and Port Royal Elementary School; and staff at the Beaufort County YMCA. Through Food Lion Feeds – the retailer’s hunger-relief initiative – the retailer do-
nated $1,500 to Allen AME, which is an agency of the Lowcountry Food Bank. The church will also regularly receive food from the new store to distribute to neighbors in need through Food Lion
Feeds’ industry-leading food rescue program. Food Lion Feeds has donated the equivalent of nearly 750 million meals since 2014 to food-insecure neighbors.
Three Ways to Simplify Retirement Income Planning Presented by Fred Gaskin
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fter planning and looking forward to retirement for years, it isn’t unusual that the actual transition to retirement can cause significant stress for many newer retirees. Retirement means different things to different people. It can be a time to travel, spend more time with family, or pursue a personal passion. But making a move from a steady stream of income to tapping into decades’ worth of hard-earned savings can be very overwhelming. According to Schwab’s 2020 Modern Retirement survey, 52 percent of Americans within five years of retirement feel overwhelmed by how they will manage different income sources once they make the transition into retirement. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day**, people need help turning their savings into steady income and making their money last in retirement. Schwab’s survey also found that nearly three-quarters of pre-retirees are worried about running out of money in re-
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tirement, so if that idea scares you, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to better manage your income needs in retirement: 1. Have a plan about how much you can spend in retirement. Schwab’s survey found that retirement income planning is more overwhelming than other financial topics often considered stressful including the financial impact of losing a job, buying a home, or paying for college. Mapping out a plan for how much money you’ll need, how to strategically withdraw money along the way, and how to manage your investment portfolio will give you more confidence that you’re on the right path. You wouldn’t go on a long road trip without mapping out your journey – approach your retirement the same way. 2. Think about how to invest. Just because you’ve hit retirement and are starting to draw down from your savings
doesn’t mean you should stop investing. A portion of your assets should remain invested in order to help contend with inflation and make your money last in retirement. Half of the pre-retirees surveyed by Schwab admit they find it difficult to know how to invest, so for some people it might help to get investing guidance from a professional. 3. Don’t forget about taxes. According to Schwab’s survey, 70 percent of pre-retirees are unfamiliar with the tax implications of withdrawing money from their retirement accounts. How you manage tax obligations will depend on your specific situation, but it can be important to think about diversifying your account types, including tax-deferred, taxable, and tax-advantaged Roth IRA accounts. And don’t forget about required minimum distributions from retirement accounts. Schwab Intelligent In-
come™, an automated income solution available with Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, can help answer critical and often complex income-related questions about how much to withdraw, how to invest based on individual goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and how to withdraw from a combination of taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth enrolled accounts in a tax-smart and efficient way. So much of the focus is on savings and investing for the future, and rightfully so, but having a plan in place to manage your savings once you hit your golden years is equally important. For most retirees, retaining flexibility will be an important determinant of whether they enjoy their ‘Golden Years’. As I’ve pointed out in prior columns, the hardest part for most clients in these situations is just getting started. Once you’ve jumped into the process, you’ll realize that by thoughtfully planning for both your income needs and income sources, you’ll have more confidence and importantly, a better understanding of what you
need to do to manage your future. More information about Schwab Intelligent Income is available at Schwab.com/ IntelligentIncome. We are here to help, whether it’s retirement income planning or comprehensive financial and estate planning, we have the resource and tools to assist. We would welcome the opportunity to help you move forward with confidence. For more information, call Fred Gaskin at 843-473-3620.
CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager.
*Online survey of 1,000 Americans aged 55 and older with $100,000 or more in investable assets. Respondents self-defined as within five years of retirement. **Pew Research survey
Fred Gaskin is the branch leader at the Charles Schwab Independent Branch in Bluffton. He has over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab.
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The information here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, please consult with a qualified tax advisor,
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Options & References for a Healthier Life
BMH honors 2 RNs with DAISY Award
From staff reports Despite the stress, anxiety and burnout healthcare workers are experiencing on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, two nurses at Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) have fearlessly stepped up to ease the burden on their coworkers and tend to their patients with kindness and humanity. For their selfless compassion and commitment to patient care, nurses Nina McKinnon and Eliza Hendricks were recently awarded the DAISY Award for Exceptional Nurses, a prestigious national honor reserved for RNs who go the extra mile to care for patients and their families. Hendricks, a nighttime charge nurse in the hospital’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU), was nominated for the award by Michigan-based traveling nurse
Jessica Sapp, who worked at the hospital for four months in 2020 during a surge in the pandemic. “Eliza was always ready to jump right in to help any of her nurses,” Sapp recalled in a media release. “I cared for some very sick COVID patients and she didn’t hesitate to go into their rooms even if it put her at increased risk of contracting the virus. She is a wonderful, caring person and provides extraordinary care in every situation.” A nurse at the hospital for 10 years, Hendricks said treating COVID patients takes a lot of teamwork. “They require more care,” she said. “I do have concerns with COVID, but those people need my help. They didn’t ask to get this disease. So, I protect myself as best I can and just do my job.” McKinnon, a charge nurse on the Fourth Floor, also was
Julie Schott, Nina McKinnon, Karen Carroll, Lisa Terwilliger nominated by a traveling nurse. “Coming to a new place and not knowing anyone can be overwhelming,” said Corey Smith, an RN from Denver who worked the night shift at BMH from April to November of 2020. “Nina was welcoming from the start. Even though she had patients of her own and
Diane Razo, Eliza Hendricks, Karen Carroll, and Debbie Murray
had extra duties as a charge nurse, she would drop everything to help you with your patient if you needed it. And she was pregnant at the time. She’s like Wonder Nurse.” Though she only works weekends, McKinnon is just as happy to help on her days off, answering texts from nurses who have questions or concerns.
“We have less staff on nights so we have to pull together,” McKinnon said. “I try to be there for them. I have four kids, so I’m usually up.” The two DAISY winners were presented their awards at surprise ceremonies held at the hospital. They each received a hand-carved sculpture titled “A Healer’s Touch”
and a bouquet of daisies. Created in 1999 by a Seattle couple as a way to honor the nurses who took care of their dying son, the DAISY Award has since been adopted by healthcare facilities all over the world. Anyone can nominate a Beaufort Memorial nurse for the honor. Applications are available throughout the hospital.
6 MEDICAL MYTHS ABOUT SUGAR
There are many misunderstandings surrounding one of the sweetest nutritional topics: sugar. Over the centuries, this crystalline sweetener has invaded everyone’s snacks, drinks, guts, and minds. It has caused its fair share of controversy, too. Although everyone is familiar with sugar as a concept, what is sugar? Sugar is a soluble carbohydrate—a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Other carbohydrates include starch and cellulose, which is a structural component of plant cell walls. Simple sugars, or monosaccharides, include glucose and fructose. Granulated sugar is a compound sugar, or disaccharide, known as sucrose, which consists of glucose and fructose. During digestion, the body breaks down disaccharides into monosaccharides. Still, the chemistry of sugar does not explain its infamy. The substance gained its dastardly reputation because it tastes delicious and, if consumed too freely, is bad for our health.
1. Sugar is addictive
Although certainly present in some people, addiction-like behaviors toward sugar and other foods are present only in a minority of obese individuals. However, we should re-
member that sugar can drive the overconsumption of foods alongside its addiction-like potential. Some experts believe sugar is an addictive substance. However, high level research studies concur, there is not currently scientific evidence that sugar is addictive, although it is known that sugar has psychological effects, including producing pleasure, and these are almost certainly mediated via brain reward systems. It is worth noting that even though health experts do not class sugar as an addictive substance, that does not make it healthful.
2. Sugar makes kids hyperactive
This is perhaps the most common myth associated with sugar: eating candy causes children to run wild. In fact, there is no scientific evidence that sugar increases hyperactivity in the vast majority of children. For instance, a 1995 meta-analysis in JAMA combined data from 23 experiments across 16 scientific papers. They concluded: “This meta-analysis of the reported studies to date found that sugar (mainly sucrose) does not affect the behavior or cognitive performance of children.” However, people with children may doubt the truth of this conclusion.
3. Sugar causes diabetes
Another relatively common myth is that sugar directly causes diabetes. However, there is no direct link between the two. The confusion perhaps arises because there is an intrinsic association between blood sugar levels and diabetes. The story is a little more complicated, though. Overweight and obesity are risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and consuming high levels of sugar does increase the likelihood of developing overweight or obesity. However, sugar is not the direct cause of type 2 diabetes. As for type 1 diabetes, dietary and lifestyle factors do not play a part.
4. Avoid fruit when dieting
Fruits are delicious, partly because they are sweet, thanks to naturally occurring sugars. Because of their sugar content, some people believe that we should avoid eating fruit when maintaining a moderate weight. This is a myth. Fruits contain a range of healthful compounds, including a variety of vitamins and minerals, and fiber. There is no doubt that consuming fruit benefits health. Removing it from our diet to reduce sugar intake would be a mistake.
Fruit consumption is associated with health benefits, including a reduced mortality rate.
5. We must eliminate sugar from our diet
Because we know consuming excess sugar is bad for health, it makes sense to reduce our intake. However, it is not necessary to remove it from our diet entirely. As we noted above, fruits contain sugar, and they benefit health, so cutting it from our diet would be counter-productive. As with everything in life, moderation is key. With that said, sweetened beverages, such as soda, have associations with several negative health consequences, including kidney damage, cellular aging, hip fractures, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and more. Cutting soda from our diets would be a very good move.
6. Sugar causes cancer
Despite the rumors, most experts do not believe sugar directly causes cancer or fuels its spread. Cancer cells divide rapidly, meaning they require a great deal of energy, which sugar can provide. This, perhaps, is the root of this myth. However, all cells need sugar, and cancer cells also require other nutrients to sur-
vive, such as amino acids and fats, so it’s not all about sugar. According to Cancer Research UK: “There’s no evidence that following a sugar-free diet lowers the risk of getting cancer, or boosts the chances of surviving if you are diagnosed.” As with diabetes, there is a twist — increased sugar intake has links with weight gain, while overweight and obesity are linked with increased cancer risk. So, although sugar does not directly cause cancer and does not help it thrive, if someone consumes high levels of sugar and develops obesity, their risk increases. Scientists are continuing to investigate the relationship between cancer and sugar intake. If there are links between the two, they are likely to be convoluted. For instance, the American Cancer Society write: “There is […] evidence that a dietary pattern high in added sugars affects levels of insulin and related hormones in ways that may increase the risk of certain cancers.” Other researchers have found links between sugar intake and specific cancers, such as endometrial cancer and co-
lon cancer. However, for now, the link is not as solid as the rumor mill claims.
In conclusion:
Sugar is a much-researched topic. Something to bear in mind is that many studies investigating the health impacts of sugar receive funding from the food industry. One review of research into soft drink consumption, nutrition, and health examined the results of 88 relevant studies. They found “clear associations” between soft drink intake, body weight, and medical issues.” Tellingly, they also report that “studies funded by the food industry reported significantly smaller effects than did non-industry-funded studies.” Although there are a number of misunderstandings surrounding sugar, some things are certain: although it might not directly cause diabetes or cancer, eating high levels of sugar is not healthful. Moderation is the solution. Source: Adapted from an article at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/medicalmyths-all-aboutsugar
4 inner strengths that can help you survive pandemic year losses
When the pandemic sent the nation into a shutdown last year, plenty of Americans found themselves jobless and in need of quick solutions to stay financially afloat. Some scurried to online job sites in hopes of finding a new position pronto, while others endeavored to learn new skills that would enhance their job prospects. But not everyone reacts in prompt and practical ways when faced with hardship. Job loss, or any setback in or out of a pandemic, comes with emotional baggage that can paralyze people when they need to take action, says Dr. Allen Lycka (www.drallenlycka.com), co-author of the international bestseller The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life. “Too often, we can’t summon the will to triumph over such adversities because we let a victim mentality over-
take us,” says Lycka, who for three decades was a cosmetic dermatologist, but today is a transformational keynote speaker, thought leader, and life-changing coach. “When you’re going through immense adversity, it’s difficult to think that you can come out better and stronger on the other side. But you can.” To do so, he says, there are inner qualities people need to call on that will help, such as: • Tenacity. If there is one attribute that determines success, it’s tenacity. Intelligence and skill are great to have, but it’s those who bring tenacity and perseverance who always succeed. Hard work, even when you feel you can’t do it, pays off. That’s true on the job and it’s true when you’re looking for a job. Sure, you
need to refuel sometimes. So, take a break, then get back to it. But don’t break for too long. • Attitude. Attitude follows closely behind tenacity because it affects so many aspects of a person’s life, such as emotional state, personality, social interactions, and career. “We all know someone in our life who, no matter how great things are going, will complain about something,” Lycka says. “They will complain, whine and frown.” Your attitude determines whether or not you will enjoy life and finish it successfully. • Enthusiasm. It’s difficult for people to summon strong feelings of excitement about the next stage of life when life’s current stage has knocked them down.
But they must. “Enthusiasm is the spark you bring to daily life that starts the fire,” Lycka says. It’s important to remember that enthusiasm is contagious. Maybe you aren’t spreading it right now, but perhaps you can catch it. Since your time and energy are limited, pay attention to how you feel after spending time with people in your life, and seek out those who fill you up, energize and inspire you. • Vulnerability. This one may sound surprising, but it’s really not. “If you don’t allow yourself to be vulnerable, then you
won’t take risks,” Lycka says. We may not like vulnerability because we think it’s bad, but it’s neither good nor bad. To win and accomplish whatever it is you set out to accomplish, you must take a risk and that means you are going to have to make yourself vulnerable. “It’s important to remember that it’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do with what happens,” Lycka says. “Taking on a mindset with that point of view may be challenging at first, but once you do, life will be enormously different.” About Dr. Allen Lycka (www.dral-
lenlycka.com): He was previously acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists globally for three decades and is now a transformational keynote speaker, life-changing coach, workshop provider and mentor. At the top of his career in 2003, he was crushed by a misdiagnosis of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and was told he had six months to live. He defied the odds by finding another doctor who saved his life. A near death survivor, he discovered his “golden pearls” through the experience. He has now dedicated his life to helping others and provides answers in his international bestselling book, The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life… Discover The 13 Golden Pearls Within, co-authored with Harriet Tinka, who had a similar life experience, surviving death after being kidnapped, stabbed, and left for dead. The “Golden Pearls” are the commonality they discovered.
Everywhere That People Care The trusted Care magazine is now back in print as a regular contributor to The Island News, with Karen Mozzo as editor. Together we’ll deliver information, references, and options for a healthier life. MARCH 25–31, 2021
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Pat Conroy Literary Center begins new chapter at 601 Bladen
From staff reports Beloved southern storyteller Pat Conroy (1945-2016) – best known as the author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Prince of Tides – is as synonymous with the Lowcountry as pluff mud. And five years after his death, the Beaufort literary center bearing his name is entering a new chapter. The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center was established by Conroy’s family and friends in 2016 following the author’s death from pancreatic cancer. The Center continues Conroy’s legacy as educator and storyteller through an interpretive center and a robust calendar of in-person and virtual educational events to the benefit of writers, readers, teachers, and students in and well beyond the lowcountry. On the basis of the remarkable experiences of its thousands of annual visitors and the quality of its top-notch educational programs, the Conroy Center has quickly grown into a must-see destination of the lowcountry. The Center is Tripadvisor’s top-rated attraction in Beaufort, South Carolina’s only affiliate of the American Writers Museum, second American Library Association Literary Landmark, and winner of the 2019 Civitas Award for Tourism Leadership. Now the Conroy Center begins a new chapter with the purchase and renovation of its permanent home at 601 Bladen Street, the former Sva-
lina Law Firm building, open for public tours Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and other times by appointment. The Conroy Center has come home, like Conroy himself, whose USMC family had moved 23 times before arriving in Beaufort in 1961, when Pat was 16 and first fell in love with the historic seaside town he would adopt as his hometown and muse. With its waterfront views, free parking, and welcoming red doors, the Center’s new building houses a three-room main gallery filled with curated artifacts from Conroy’s writing and teaching life — including his Fripp Island writing desk, his father’s flight jacket, and examples of the author’s handwritten manuscripts and correspondence. Visitors are guided through
the exhibition by an extraordinary corps of volunteer docents, many of whom knew the author personally and are able to share their own stories as part of the tour experience. The Center also has a gift shop, featuring books by and about Conroy as well as by a selection of local writers, guest instructors, and Conroy Center volunteers. The new location also has rooms named in honor of writers Cassandra King Conroy and Anne Rivers Siddons, and an education room that will serve as a hub for the Center’s many programs benefiting readers and writers alike — including critique groups, writers workshops, book club discussions, and visiting writers programs. The Conroy Center’s new location at the corner of Bladen and King Streets also
comes with quite a scenic view of the Beaufort River and a section of Bay Street which Conroy immortalized as the Street of Tides in his novel The Prince of Tides. Admission to the nonprofit Conroy Center is free, but donations are always welcome. The purchase and renovation of the building was made possibility by the gracious generosity of many donors, and gifts in support of the Center’s new home are most welcome through the Center’s website, by mail, or in person. To learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center’s year-round educational mission, calendar of upcoming programs, and opportunities to donate in support, please visit online at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org or in person at 601 Bladen Street in historic Beaufort.
Washed Clean The Sacrament of Baptism
Have you ever been really filthy and in need of a wash? Perhaps you just finished a grueling race, or a long camping trip, or splashing around in mud. You are so caked with dirt, sweat, and grime that you can hardly recognize yourself in the mirror. But once you are finally washed clean, you feel like a completely new person. Even though it was just a bit of water on your body, this washing has made a tremendous difference, inside and out. In Baptism, God washes us clean in body and soul. We are each born with original sin: a lack of God’s divine life within us and an inclination towards disobedience to God. Our sins, big and small, are like spiritual mud and grime that gradually accumulate on our souls. We cannot wash this off by ourselves; only God can wash us clean. Baptism is the way that God has chosen to give us this great gift. Though it looks like a mere washing with water, God is actually working a miracle in our souls.
When we are baptized, we are spiritually changed. Jesus was referring to Baptism when he spoke of the need to be “born again by water and the Spirit.” (John 3:5) He also said, “He who believes and is baptized will be saved.” (Mark 16:16) When we are baptized, Jesus allows us to share in his death and Resurrection, giving us new life. (Rom 6:4) This is why Peter told the crowds at Pentecost, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” (Acts 2:37-38) Baptism is the first of the seven sacraments. The sacraments are special spiritual gifts given to us by Jesus. As he commanded, we wash a person in water with the words, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19) When this happens, God bestows his divine life on us, restoring what was lost due to original sin. He washes our souls clean from all of our past sins. He makes us his adopted children, and we become members of his family of faith, the Church. Even small children can receive this gift from God! Since the earliest centuries, Catholics have baptized their children. Because of our understanding of Baptism, this makes perfect sense to us. Just as we gave our children physical life, we ask God to give our children spiritual life. We teach them to love Jesus and have faith in him. As they grow up, God calls them to make this faith their own, repenting of their sins and daily choosing to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Baptism is the beginning of our journey of faith. For adults who did not grow up as Christians, the faith journey happens in a different order. They are introduced to Jesus and begin to have faith in him. Recognizing that only Jesus can save them from their sins, they ask the Lord to wash them clean and give them new life through Baptism. After a time of prayerful learning and spiritual preparation, adults are usually baptized at Easter with great joy and celebration, sharing in the glorious victory of our Lord over death.
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Fripp Island Women’s Club awards 2 scholarships to TCL students
Scholarships named in honor of author Pat Conroy
From staff reports The Fripp Island Women’s Club has awarded Pat Conroy Water Is Wide Scholarships to Alyson Boggess and Robert Powel, both students at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. In honor of author and longtime Fripp Island resident Pat Conroy (1945-2016), the Fripp Island Women’s Club (FIWC) created the scholarship in 2016. In collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, FIWC awards the scholarship to adult students over the age of 21 returning to college in order to enhance their education and their professional endeavors. To date, the FIWC has sponsored and presented five scholarships, totaling $9,000, to students attending the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) and the Technical Col-
lege of the Lowcountry (TCL). Boggess, of Beaufort, is a senior nursing student at TCL, where she also serves as her class representative. She is a busy wife, involved mother of 3 children, and also an active volunteer at the YMCA. Her letters of recommendation comment Alyson on her stellar Boggess work ethic, sensitivity, and empathy. To quote her letter of nomination,"She has a servant's heart, and I cannot think of a better person who would be your nurse.” One of her instructors describes her as "a natural leader, hardworking, and shows great compassion." Alyson will graduate in May 2021 with her Associates Degree in Nursing. Powel, of Bluffton, is enrolled in TCL’s Physical Therapy Assistant Program. He wishes to use his own physi-
cal therapy experience to "inspire patients and pass along hope" during recovery. One letter of recommendation speaks to Powel’s balancing a full-time job along with pursuing his education and volunteering for many community events and charities. Another rec- Robert ommendation Powel said, “Robert, born and raised in Beaufort, is an excellent communicator and problem solver, who also introduced (me) to collard greens, shag dancing, and college sports.” To learn more about the FIWC and how you can support or apply for the Pat Conroy Water Is Wide Scholarship, visit www.frippwc.com/ scholarship.html. And to learn more about the educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.
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Pair of JPII seniors achieve Eagle Scout rank
From staff reports Two John Paul II Catholic School seniors have been promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout. Jonathan Field and Hayden Jennings are members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church Troop 200. Jonathan’s project was the addition of a beach volleyball court and Hayden’s project was the addition of an outside classroom. “I realized Jonathan that our school Field loves volleyball – credit to our Powder Puff Volleyball To u r n a m e n t and House Volleyball Tournament last year Hayden – so I made it Jennings my mission to construct an outdoor volleyball court,” Field said in a news release. “As soon as we set the net up, students were playing on it. Since then, its only rest has been at night when the students aren’t at school.” Field noted that many hands and hearts contributed to his project and he is grateful for their help. “Bill Nimmer, Richard Jennings, and Michael Brock were instrumental in achieving a final product worthy of admiration, and I could not have done it without the continued support of my parents,” Field said. “I would also like to thank other JPII students that supported my cause.” “I thought an outdoor classroom structure was a great idea, so I went with it,” Jennings said. “Anyone who visits or attends the campus
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Jonathan’s project was the addition of a beach volleyball court.
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Hayden’s project was the addition of an outside classroom. of JPII can take a trip down to the classroom and use it. It is a great alternative learning environment along with a great spot to relax.” According to Hayden, his project would not have been possible without the special support of his parents. “I had my parents help me all throughout my scouting career and so when the Eagle Scout project slowly approached, they were by my side the whole time.” Many of Hayden’s friends, fellow scouts, and JPII classmates (Sam Rembold, Aidan
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Tibbitt, Kristian Santos, Jonathan Field, Tripp Currier, David Shaw, Edwin Cisca, Ben Richardson, Austin McIntosh, Malone Kinard-Huisinger, and Steven Schidrich) stepped up to assist him in constructing the classroom. Only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest rank. To reach Eagle Scout, a scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, plan and oversee a project requiring at least 100 man-hours, and additional community service requirements.
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Beaufort High hands Trojans first region loss LowcoSports.com Beaufort High scored four runs in the fifth inning to break open a close game, and Chase McKelvey closed the door with two scoreless innings as the Eagles claimed an 8-5 victory in their series opener with Region 7-4A rival James Island on Monday.
Ollie Holmes earned the win on the mound and went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs, and leadoff man Matt Bornsheuer went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to help the Eagles hand the Trojans their first loss of the region slate. The Trojans opened the scoring when two runs scored on a wild pitch on a
crazy play in the first inning, but Holmes singled home Bornsheuer in the bottom half to cut the margin in half. Beaufort took the lead in the second, as Josh Denton drew a leadoff walk, James Davenport doubled, and Bornsheuer tied it with an RBI single before Davenport came around on a wild pitch
for a 3-2 lead. James Island tied it with a double-steal of home in the third, but Holmes led off the next inning with a solo blast to left to give the Eagles the lead for good. Holmes drew a leadoff walk to spark the big fifth inning, scoring on Colin Peterson’s double before Davenport and William
Winburn added sacrifice flies and Bornsheuer had an RBI single later in the frame. Holmes walked the first two batters in the sixth and McKelvey issued a free pass to his first batter to give the Trojans an opening, but the sophomore worked out of the jam with mini-
mal damage thanks to an inning-ending double play when Bornsheuer gunned down a runner at the plate on a fly out to right. James Island put two runners on in the seventh, but McKelvey again walked the tightrope to nail down the save and a huge region-opening win.
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JPII claims SCISA state title LowcoSports.com John Paul II swept all eight races to claim the SCISA State Sailing Regatta championship Friday at the South Carolina Yacht Club. From the first race to the last, the Golden Warriors were in control, winning each race and taking several of the contests by several boat lengths. JPII claimed the title with a perfect score of eight points, easily outpacing runner-up Porter-Gaud (20). Hilton Head Christian Academy (26) was third, followed by Hilton Head Prep (39). The winning squad was made up of Neil Bunce, Caroline Gilmour, Sara Sullivan, Thomas Mazzeo, Michael Fitzgibbons, and Andrew Todesco.
Bruns wins again, but Seahawks take team title By Brian Rietveld LowcoSports.com The Jerry Bruns Show continued this weekend as the brisk, windy conditions were not enough to cool off the Beaufort High sophomore, who continued his hot start to the high school boys golf season by claiming low medalist honors in a four-team match Saturday at Dolphin Head Golf Club on Hilton Head Island. Bruns shot even-par 72 at the Gary Player track to earn his second individual title of the young season, finishing three shots clear of Hilton Head High’s Nolan Hawkins. Coach Rawn Grant and Seahawks won the team title with a team total of 315. Hawkins led the Seahawks with a threeover 75, followed by Ben Batson’s 78. To round out their top four scores, Hilton Head High took two of the three 81s carded by Garret Fader, Michael Gavin, and Jackson Crouch. Beaufort finished second with a team total 332. Eagles freshman Simon McAlister signed an 83 total to partner up with Bruns’ impressive 72. James Island High School finished third with a total of 342 and Bluffton High School rounded out the match with a team total of 375. Bluffton sophomore Jones Saylor continued his strong play this season with a steady 7-over 79 in the cold winds. James Island’s top player, Connor Heyboer, turned in a 77, good enough for third lowest on the day.
May River’s Alano Moore, left, battles for control of the ball with Beaufort’s Nevaeh Wiggins during a very physical lacrosse game Monday night at Beaufort High. The visiting Lady Sharks defeated the Lady Eagles 11-12 in double overtime. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Beaufort girls, May River boys take titles at Marwin Kline Invitational
LowcoSports.com Beaufort High’s girls and May River’s boys took home the team titles Saturday at the Marwin Kline Invitational track meet held at Whale Branch Early College High School. Senior standout Layla Warren led the way for Beaufort’s girls, who totaled 142 points to easily outpace May River (98.5) and Hilton Head High (91) to top the 12-team field. Battery Creek (79) was
fourth, followed by Bluffton (56.5) in fifth. Warren won both the 100and 400-meter hurdles and finished second in the javelin, and the Eagles claimed the 4×100 and 4×400 relays. Anna Brown also claimed gold in the 800, and Jayla Daise was second in the shot put and discus and third in the javelin. Battery Creek’s Myra Smith had a monster day, winning both the 100 and
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200 — and edging Bluffton star Tacoya Heyward in the 100 with a time of 12.63 seconds — and placing second in the triple jump. Teammate Keona Sanders won the high jump and was runner-up in the 400 hurdles, and Erica Tobin claimed gold in the javelin, silver in the high jump, and bronze in the 100. May River’s boys dominated on the track, sweeping the relays and getting wins from Jaxon Beebe (1600)
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and Fareed Abdullah (200) to rack up 129 points and edge Beaufort High by 20. Battery Creek (87) was third, followed by Hilton Head High (73) in a 14-team field. Beaufort’s Nash Mills claimed a pair of victories in the 400 and 3200, and Charlie Bennett edged Beebe by less than a second to win the 800 and placed third in the 1600. Battery Creek’s Michael Martello was a multi-event
winner, claiming the shot put and discus. Simmons was the 100 and placed second in the 200, and Whale Branch’s Richard Parker won the 110 hurdles and was third in the long jump. John Paul II did not have any champions, but the Golden Warriors had two athletes hit qualifying standards for the SCISA State Championships — Bella Termini in the discus (71-3) and Jeremiah Young in the 200 (25.34).
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Dark forces drive political machinations T he lyrics of the old gospel song bubble up from distant memory.
“Don't let the devil ride, Oh, don't let the devil ride, If you let the devil ride, He will want to drive, Don't let him ride”
TERRY MANNING
It happens when I hear politicians who should know better make statements that defy common sense. Like Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who made comments about not being afraid of the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 because, “I knew those were people that love this country, that truly respect law enforcement, would never do anything to break the law, and so I wasn't concerned.” Maybe Johnson would have felt differently if he had been dressed as a Capitol policeman, but I digress … He continued — prefacing his next comments with, “This could get me in trouble”
This usually happens when I am watching or reading news about the most recent former president and the threats he makes against lawmakers who didn’t support his false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election or who speak publicly about the Republic Party’s needing to move on from his influence. “Don't let him flag you down Oh, oh, don't you let him flag you down If he flags you down, he turns your soul around Don't let him ride”
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— he would have been “a little concerned” if the demonstrators had been Black Lives Matter and Antifa activists. A mostly white crowd of armed insurgents? What’s to worry about? A predominantly Black crowd marching for police reform? Grab your guns! “Don't you let him be your boss Don't you let him be your boss If you let him be your boss Your soul will be lost Don't let him ride”
It happened when I read South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott told Fox News that “Woke supremacy is as bad as white supremacy.” I ask you, dear reader, just what in the who-said-huh is “woke supremacy”? Is that what brought down Dr. Seuss? Pepé Le Pew? Mr. Potato Head? I guess when you compare those atrocities to hundreds of years of systemic
racism and racially motivated violence, including the recent massage parlor shootings in Atlanta, maybe Scott … has a – No, I won’t grant his having a point even for the sake of emphasizing how foolish he sounded making it. There is no “woke supremacy,” Sen. Scott! He knows better, but he also knows who his constituents are. “Don't let him drive your car Don't you let him drive your car If you let him drive your car He's sure to go too far Don't let him drive” It happened when South Carolina’s senior senator, Lindsey Graham, was quoted waxing mystically to Axios about the former president: “There’s something about (Donald) Trump. There’s a dark side, and there’s some magic there, and what I’m
trying to do is harness the magic.” There are entire fictional genres based on the various ways attempts to “harness” dark forces can go wrong, but sure, Lindsey, why not you? He is convinced the party can’t regain control of Congress next year without the support of the former president and the sizable bloc of Republican voters he still commands. He’s probably right. What a dilemma for Republicans like Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Mitt Romney — and probably Mitch McConnell — who are ready to leave Trump in the rearview mirror, but the devil can’t fade in the distance while he still has the wheel. “Don't let him call your name Don't you let him call your name If you let him call your name
You get there just the same Don't let him ride”
I’m not actually calling Trump the devil; the GOP’s problems are bigger than one man. The triumvirate menaces of racism, greed and violence have driven too much of our nation’s history. It doesn’t matter which party was in charge. But the current Republican Party seems to have embraced them with an enthusiasm and openness that is newly troubling. The Rev. Oris Mays left us a warning in lyrics they might do well to heed. Or maybe they have decided the potential gains from the dark forces they embrace will be with the risk. Heaven help us all if they fail — or if they succeed.
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.
How will we address modern China?
t is Sunday and it is warmer. The early morning warmth is in stark contrast to the frigid weather we experienced in January and February. The sunlight streaking my lawn seems to be a harbinger of a warmer, happier, vaccine-attenuated future. Today we learn that Hong Kong is relatively quiet, its streets no longer choked with Chinese — young people who resent Beijing and who long for their British Colonial past. These beaten-back kids accepting, grudgingly accepting to be sure, the Beijing model that says, “We’re going to let you make money… but you can’t criticize the Party or the government.” The Chinese have made a remarkable economic turnaround in my lifetime. In 1945, when I came into this world, China was a huge, impoverished, unstable empire sliding inexorably into civil war. When I was in
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college they got themselves into a internal, self-consuming “cultural revolution” that turned China’s teenagers against their parents. The kids shamed, exiled and systematically destroyed their elders because they were not pure — or pure enough. We watched this self-flagellation from a distance wondering if these strange folk would ever learn to get along with each other. China has a geography that begins with 160,000 square miles of real property known as the North China Plain. This fertile, well watered topography permits two harvests (mostly rice and soybeans) and
is the home of one billion people. It is China’s center of gravity. For a long time various governments — called dynasties — tried to protect the North China Plain from the fierce horsemen who wandered down from Mongolia. The most famous of these, Kublai Khan, ruled for almost 90 years. Later the British and other European powers divided China into spheres of economic influence. Then, in 1932, the Japanese invaded, engaging in rape and butchery that beggars the modern imagination. Please read “Rape of Nanking” if you need more details. China now has a population of 1.4 billion people and an authoritarian government determined to keep these 1.4 billion people employed and fed and reasonable healthy. In order to do this it must keep its economy expanding. And so it has engaged the world with an economic strategy
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that effectively says, “We will make televisions, cell phones and ear buds for cheap; sell them for cheap; but you’ve got to let us get our raw materials wherever we can — and for cheap.” This formula plays itself out everywhere, but mostly visibly in Africa, where China has captured the markets for cobalt, coltan, manganese and oil. It has completely replaced the Colonial powers in terms of trade (in these raw materials) and it is currently rebuilding Africa’s roads, its colonial-era rail beds and its port facilities under its “One Belt, One Road” Program. “One Belt, One Road” worries many in the United States because we see resources falling under Chinese control. But what really worries the United States is the fact that China wants to insure that these raw materials get back to China without any geographical hindrance. In this connec-
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(It is important to remember that the Japanese, worried about a reliable source of oil, rubber and raw materials, also took control the South China Sea in 1941 by seizing Singapore, Saigon and Manila.) Recent polling reveals an overwhelming distrust of the Chinese people. Part of that distrust stems from the Wuhan Virus and the appropriation of American technology. But do we have a stake in keeping China’s economy growing and stable? Mass unemployment will bring chaos to the 1.4 billion people crammed into urban areas. Unemployment will bring demonstrations. And where those demonstrations go may not be a good place for China, for its neighbors, or for the United States. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
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More on a Police Officer’s Use of Force Authority
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o police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders? Police officers are trained and directed by policy to be aware of what is behind and around a person that they may have to shoot or use other forms of force on. Officers driving police vehicles, including when pursuing a fleeing person in another vehicle, must take great care to avoid hurting anyone. Many departments prohibit vehicle hot pursuits for minor traffic and other minor violations and when the police do not know why the person driving is fleeing. Serious criminals can be caught later in most cases, because the police usually have the make and model of their car, the license plate number, the driver and passenger’s description, and other information to track them down. Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous or aggressive person? Police officers are not required to retreat when facing a dangerous or aggressive person? However, police officers are trained to retreat or at least delay attempting to arrest or restrain a person, if waiting for backup, negotiator, SWAT Team, a chaplain, social worker, or other specialist. Retreating or delaying is wise if it helps defuse the situation and prevents the suspect, another person, or the officer from being killed or seriously injured. Obviously, criminals who are active shooters, drunk drivers, assaulting someone, and endangering others will
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most likely require the officer to not retreat or wait to bring the perpetrator under control. No properly screened, trained, and supervised; reasonable; and prudent officer wants and no well-led police department, with clear and standardized processes, wants innocent bystanders, their officers, or the suspect to be injured or killed. Nor does any reasonable and prudent officer want and nor does any police department want to be sued in civil court or charged with a crime. For more information, see the National Institute of Justice article titled, “Overview of Police Use of Force”, March 5, 2020, nij.oip.gov: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/ articles/overview-policeuse-force. Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law or violate department written policies? The answer to that question is yes. Many people are not cut-out to be law enforcement officers. Many people may make great business persons, restaurant workers, truck drivers, carpenters, or other professionals but they may not be suited for police work. There are very, very few officers today who do not have the wisdom, the patience, and self-control
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There are very, very few officers today who do not have the wisdom, the patience, and selfcontrol to be a good police officer. However, that has not always been the case. The challenge today is to find those individuals and get them out of law enforcement.” to be a good police officer. However, that has not always been the case. The challenge today is to find those individuals and get them out of law enforcement. The best place to find and eliminate those who should not become police officers (bad actors) is in the screening process, where extensive and expensive background investigations, lie detector testing, psychological testing, multiple interviews, and deep probing questioning should identify those who are not cut-out for police work. The next best place to identify those physically and mentally unfit and, who may slip through the screening process, is during a robust (five full months or longer) and demanding police academy. As we have learned in Minneapolis and Columbia recently, a very small number of officers today have a history of being unable to look for ways to calm a situation and who too often resort to force, especially a higher level of force than is needed. Officers who are
This is column 4 of a 12-column series on what citizens should know about police officers, use of force, and challenges the police and citizens face. Columns 1, 2, and 3 introduced the series by answering the questions: • What are the risks involved in police work? • How does a COP (Constable on Patrol) decide on what level of force to use? • When can a police officer use deadly force? • When can deadly force be used on a fleeing felon? • Do life and death decisions made by police really have to be made so quickly? • What does the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office do for Beaufort County? This 4th column answers the questions: • Do police officers take care to avoid hurting innocent bystanders?
not suited for public safety work should be identified quickly and, as a minimum, removed from contact with the public and retrained. If needed, they must be disciplined or fired or prosecuted depending on the gravity and frequency of that officer’s poor judgment and abuse of force. Police departments and academies have been underfunded, undertrained, and made to make due with limited screening, training, equipment, and quality control since the beginning of time. Only those persons should be selected to be police officers who: • Have a no history of mental illness or criminal activity and who have the ability to de-escalate volatile situations. • Have the ability to judge threats accurately and not resort to force too quickly and are dedicated to equal justice and partnering with their community. • Do not enjoy hurting people and who understand the sad history of racism and bigotry in
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• Do police officers have to retreat when facing a dangerous person? • Can a police officer be unfit to serve, even if they do not break the law? These columns are not meant to replace reading local, 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 on their local police and sheriff’s departments and their attorneys for all law enforcement information and legal advice. 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.
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Larry Dandridge is an honors graduate of three police academies and a DoD Counter Terrorism course
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Arzate, Y. A.
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Clifford, D. M.
PFC
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Clougher, M. P.
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Corbett, A. R.
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Camarena, J.
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Carattini, I. O.*
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Cauwes, H. J.*
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Duarte, J.
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Guerra, A.
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Guinancio, J.
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Hunter, S. N.
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Lamb, N. R.
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Locklear, C. B.
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Lamora, M. A.
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Martin, R. K.
PFC
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Alvarado, X. R.
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Alves, K. C.
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Bassett, D., I.
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Childs, G. H.
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Broyles, J. M.
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Franklin, M. K.
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Hargrave, B. M.
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Godlove, B. N.
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Johnson, C. J.
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Harvey, G. K.
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Gonzalezmartinez, M. D.
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Maziarka, V. A.
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Navarrodelgado, R.
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Mechling, J. T.
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Mccants, V. T.
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Mitchell, C. T.*
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Mcdonalds, D. J.
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Patete, R. A.
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Morris, J. J.
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Mellado, L. J.
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Worthington, A. L.
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PLATOON 4012 Senior Drill Instructor SSgt G. Montes
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Beaufort’s Leading Real Estate Firm 820 Bay Street
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843.521.4200
$2,850,000
$279,000
DISTANT ISLAND | MLS 170294 WALLING GROVE | MLS 170303 4BDRM | 4.5B | Deep Water | Private Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
2.11acres | Tidal Creek | Private Dock Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735
$439,500
NEWPOINT OPEN HOUSE 6 Prescient Avenue Sunday, March 28, 1-3pm Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615 David Polk 843.321.0477
LIVE OAKES | MLS 169432 4BDRM | 2.5B | 2776sqft | OLREA Deborah Holthus 843.575.1021 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
$1,039,000
$489,000
FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 163922
BATTERY POINT | MLS 169688 ISLANDS OF BEAUFORT | MLS 156063
DATAW ISLAND | MLS 170353
$739,000
$429,000
$1,499,000
6BDRM | 5.5B | 4740sqft | Oceanview Pat Dudley 843.986.3470
LANDS END | MLS 167123 5BDRM | 3B | 3030sqft | Deepwater Scott Sanders 843.263.1284
$945,000
4BDRM | 4B | 2800sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
CAT ISLAND | MLS 170202 3BDRM | 2.5B | 1996sqft Sara Miller 1.540.209.5434
$279,900
FACTORY CREEK | MLS 167292 BROAD RIVER BLUFF | MLS 170364 4BDRM | 4.5B | Deepwater Boat Slip Included Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
3BDRM | 2B | 1346sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
$1,395,000
$1,500,000
DOWNTOWN | MLS 160525 6BDRM | 1.5+B | Residential/Commercial Lloyd Williams 1.843.754.4735
$35,000
PLEASANT POINT | MLS 163873 5BDRM | 4.5+B | Deepwater Dock David Polk 843.321.0477 Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615
$279,000
ROYAL PINES | MLS 168040 .7acres | Cul-De-Sac Location Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445
RIBAUT ROAD | MLS 170328 Prime Commercial Location | 4346sqft Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
$34,000
.35acre | Gated Waterfront Community Robin Leverton 843.812.3344
$2,650,000
PORT ROYAL | MLS 159231 11.1acres | Incredible Location Wayne Webb 843.812.5203
$1,725,000
THE POINT | MLS 169632 5BDRM | 4.5B | Waterfront Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$275,000
DATAW ISLAND | MLS 170283 3BDRM | 2B | 1881sqft Nancy Butler 843.384.5445 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967
$149,000
SEABROOK | MLS 170111 3BDRM | 1B | 800sqft David Polk 843.321.0477 Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615
$450,000
3BDRM | 2.5B | 2587sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445
BULL POINT | MLS 170015
4BDRM | 4.5B | 4470sqft | Private Dock Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
$325,000
LANDS END | MLS 170182 .44acre | Deepwater Homesite Paige Walling 843.812.8470
$2,695,000
DEEPWATER ESTATE | MLS 168639 5BDRM | 3.5+B | Inground Pool | Private Dock Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$179,000
CAT ISLAND | MLS 167842 .66acre | Marsh View Homesite Donna Duncan 843.597.3464
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