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County Council set to weigh in on Pine Island By Delayna Earley The Island News Beaufort County Council will be having the first public hearing for the development agreement for Pine Island as well as voting on an ordinance to amend the Pine Island Zoning Map during its Monday, Sept. 22 meeting. The decision was made in August to hear arguments from lawyers regarding their development agreement, but County Council Chairwoman Alice Howard and Chair of the Natural Resources Committee York Glover decid-
ed before the Natural Resources Committee’s Sept. 3 meeting that they would also defer their vote on whether to pass an ordinance to amend the Pine Island Zoning Map. This decision was made following a request from applicant Elvio Tropeano, who asked that the Zoning Map Amendment not be looked at before council has had a chance to discuss the related development agreement that he put forward. He is hoping to have Pine Island removed from the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO) to
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allow for a golf course to be built on the property, something that is currently not allowed with the ordinance in place. The CPO is an agreement that has been in place since 1999 meant to protect the Gullah/Geechee culture, people and land on St. Helena Island from being erased by overdevelopment with gated communities and golf courses. At the time, Glover said that this practice of deferring a vote is not normal, but Councilman David Bartholomew said that he believes that this will become the new way
of doing things in the future when development agreements are involved. “By considering both items (the development agreement and the zoning map amendment) at the same time, the Council will have the clearest picture of the project with as much information as possible to make a well-informed decision,” Hannah Nichols, a spokesperson for Beaufort County said in early September. Council recently rejected another development agreement, denying a petition for a zoning amend-
ment and a development plan for the 86-acre, 244-home Ramsey Farms Project at 98 Jennings Road, just east of Battery Creek High School. Like Pine Island, this was the second time that the developer had tried to bring the project before Beaufort County after it failed the first time in May 2024. During the Sept. 8 meeting, the zoning map application was put to a vote and failed 9-1 with Councilman Joe Passiment casting the
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Change in ‘Perspective’ Former Beaufort Mayor shows artistic side at Burning Man
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BEAUFORT ho knew that bringing a cell phone into the Beaufort County Detention Center (BCDC) while visiting an inmate was against the rules, even though the Detention Center’s online webpage does state only “authorized and cleared infant and/or healthcare items” are allowed for inhouse visits? That’s probably the heads-up County Councilman Tom Reitz missed a couple of weeks ago when he was “outed” for bringing a cell phone into the center for a visit with one of his Hilton Head Island constituents. Not only did he bring the contraband, aka cellphone, in for the visit, a selfie was taken with said constituent which was quickly circulated among certain circles. That “certain circle” happened to include his fellow councilmembers, Chairman Alice Howard and Vice-Chair Tab Tabernick, who immediately saw the legal conflict and reported it to the county’s top law enforcement officer, Sheriff P.J. Tanner. Reitz’s identity was acknowledged at the Sept. 8 County Council meeting by citizen critic Skip Hoagland,
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this time he attended not just as an attendee, but as an artist.
everal years ago, former Beaufort mayor Stephen Murray was at a turning point in the life he had built when a friend reached out to him and offered him an extra ticket to an event she was going to be attending. “I was kind of in a strange place in my life,” Murray said. “I wasn’t real happy with my day job or my hobby job. I was like, you know, this might be a fun thing to go check out and something a little different than what I might normally do.” So, he went to his first Burning Man. Fast forward two years, and Murray just returned from his third Burning Man in Nevada, but this one was different because
That first Burning Man Burning Man is a week-long event that takes place in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada about 100 miles outside of Reno that is focused on “community, art, self-expression and self-reliance.” The first year that Murray attended Burning Man in 2023, it rained the whole time and he said he “sat in the mud for a few days but just had a marvelous time.” One of the things that really stood out to him while he was there were the more than 400 pieces of art from artists all over the world, ranging from little pieces to a gigantic, tall pieces and everything in between. “It’s really the combination of creativity and technol-
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“Perspective” by Stephen Murray, as seen displayed at the 2025 Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nev. Photo courtesy of Stephen Murray
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ogy condensed in the desert for one week out of the year,” Murray said, “and two years ago I decided, while sitting in the mud, that I was gonna make some changes to my life.” One of the changes he decided that he wanted to make was to take better care of his body as he felt he was out of shape, and he wanted to focus on his health. He also decided that he wanted to focus more on his family and friends. Finally, he wanted to rediscover the creative side of himself that he had gotten away as he got older. “I used to build things and make things and through the course of my life, in my 20s and 30s, I kinda got away from all that because of just the responsibilities of trying to run businesses and then my public
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Former Beaufort Mayor Steph en 2025 Burning Man in Black Ro Murray as seen at the ck Desert, Nev., where a sculpture that he made was one of the displayed pieces of artwork. Photo courtesy of Stephen Murray
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‘History on a Stick: How SC Historical Markers come to be’
Staff reports Did you ever wonder where the historical markers you see whizzing past on the highway came from? Make your way to the Beaufort Branch Library at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 to hear Leah Roche give the presentation, “History on a Stick: How S.C. Historical Markers Come to Be,” and you can find out. Though they seem to simply “appear” on the landscape, there is a detailed process involving many people, lots of time, money, and maybe a little “blood, sweat and tears” to earn designation as an official S.C. Historical Marker. Follow the “Life Cycle of the Historical Marker” from its beginning as a simple idea to commemorate an event, place or person of historical significance, through the research process, to state approval, marker fabrica-
tion, installation, dedication, and maintenance. Discover how to enjoy the markers all over our county by creating Leah your own Marker Roche Scavenger Hunt, using our geographical lists accompanied by our Google Maps with marker locations. Gain a clear understanding of the fascinating process the Beaufort County Historical Society adheres to, under the auspices of the S.C. Department of Archives and History, as the oldest of many groups who develop these markers countywide. Roche earned her Bachelor’s degree in Library Science and History from Florida State University, and her Master’s in Library Science from the Universi-
ty of South Carolina. She served as a high school media specialist (school librarian) for 28 years at both Beaufort and Bluffton high schools, and was voted Teacher of the Year at Beaufort High School early in her tenure there. She later was the first media specialist in Beaufort County to earn National Board for Professional Teaching certification. In her role as media specialist, Roche served as webmaster of the school websites at both Beaufort and Bluffton high schools. After retirement, she joined the Beaufort County Historical Society, and helped develop that organization’s current website. She also created the interactive Google map of S.C. Historical Markers in Beaufort County, so that citizens and visitors alike could locate and visit them. Roche planned a county-wide “marker scavenger hunt” called
WANT TO GO? Who: Beaufort County Historical Society and Beaufort District Collection What: ‘History on a Stick: How S.C. Historical Markers Come to Be’ When: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25 Where: Beaufort Branch Library Meeting Room, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort Tickets: First come, first seated; space is limited.
“Marker Mania,” which took place during the first summer of COVID, involving more than 250 participants. She currently serves as the Recording Secretary and Webmaster for the Beaufort County Historical Society. Seating for the event is “first come, first seated.” Space is limited.
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Suspect in Burton shooting death still at large By Delayna Earley The Island News Investigators are looking for a suspect that they believe to be responsible for the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Burton on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Ty Haskell Jenkins IV of St. Helena Island was named as the deceased by the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office. He was found
at the scene when Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded to a report of shots fired just after 4 p.m. at Atkins the Independence Mobile Home Park on Shanklin Road. According to a release from the BCSO, Jenkins died from gun-
shot wounds. Tyre Joe Atkins, 21, of St. Helena Island, has been named by investigators as the suspect in the shooting and warrants have been issued for his arrest. Investigators have obtained arrest warrants for murder, attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a weapon
by a felon and aggravated breach of peace. As of Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16, Atkins remains at large and is considered to be armed and dangerous. He is described to be 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. Anyone who knows Atkins’ whereabouts is urged to call 911. To remain anonymous, tips may
be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238). Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
Patriot’s Day Ceremony
City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Chief Tim Ogden and Lt. Ricky Reinhardt speak to the crowd as the Exchange Club of Beaufort honored local first responders during their annual Patriot’s Day Ceremony, selecting Lt. Reinhardt as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the pavilion in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Beaufort Police Chief Stephanie Price gives remarks as the Exchange Club of Beaufort honors local first responders during their annual Patriot’s Day Ceremony, selecting Beaufort Police Department’s Investigations Lieutenant Trish Mendicino as 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the pavilion in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
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5th suspect in September 2024 Burton homicide in custody Staff reports The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, Sept. 12, the transfer of 21-year-old Jayvon Andre Garrett of Beaufort to the Beaufort County Detention Center (BCDC), making him the fifth suspect charged in relation to the September 2024 Burton killing of 17-year-old Arianna Mulligan. According to the Beaufort Coun-
ty Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), Garrett is being held on arrest warrants for murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and aggravated breach of peace. The charges stem from the September 2024 shooting at Magnolia Park Apartments in Burton that claimed the life of Mulligan and injured two others. Garrett had been in custody at
the Charleston County Detention County Detention Center: Center for nearly a year following • Jayvon Andre Garrett, 21, of an armed robbery arrest the day Beaufort; after the Magnolia Park Apart• Storm Lemont Zop Polite, 24, ments shooting. of Dale; To date, five adults have been ar• Jeremiah Kieyonte Warren, 19, rested in connection with this case, of St. Helena Island; all facing the same charges of mur• Rashod Lorenzo Williams, 19, der, possession of a weapon during of Grays Hill; and the commission of a violent crime, • Derrick Jerrod McKee, 18, of and aggravated breach of peace. All Beaufort. remain in custody at the Beaufort Additionally, two juveniles
were detained in connection with the case. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Master Sergeant Duncan at 843-2553418. To remain anonymous, tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844847-7238).
BMH launches Emergency Medicine Residency Program with MUSC
Special to The Island News BEAUFORT – Beaufort Memorial (BMH) is welcoming Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Emergency Medicine (EM) residents every four weeks at the Pratt Emergency Center. On Aug. 1, seasoned, third-year residents began rotating through the Beaufort Memorial Hospital ER as a part of their advanced clinical training. This residency program welcomes one EM resident on a recurring schedule every four weeks. These physicians, who have chosen to practice emergency medicine and have already completed two years of advanced training in the specialty, will be integrated into the hospital’s clinical teams, gaining hands-on experi-
MUSC Emergency Medicine residents are now gaining experience in the Beaufort memorial Pratt Emergency Center. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital ence as they enter their final year of training. The residents are welcome additions to the current ER medical staff, offer-
ing an additional provider to the regularly scheduled team and completing their emergency medicine training in Beaufort Memorial’s
community setting. “We are excited to welcome these physicians, who are bringing their recent experience with cutting-edge clinical training at MUSC, providing additional support for the hardworking medical staff at the Beaufort Memorial ER,” Beaufort Memorial Pratt Emergency Center Medical Director Saeed Rehman, M.D., said. “Emergency medicine is a critical specialty. These residents will serve the Lowcountry community alongside our current staff, further strengthening our capabilities as an emergency care center.” Leading the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Beaufort Memorial is Luke Baxley, M.D., who is bringing his strong leadership, a passion for medical
education and a deep commitment to the development of the program. “This program represents Beaufort Memorial’s investment in the community and contributes to a stronger pipeline for much-needed emergency medicine physicians here,” Baxley said. “These are potential future Beaufort Memorial ER physicians, and Beaufort Memorial’s community setting is a great place for these residents to complete their training.” As of Aug. 1, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is officially a site that provides Graduate Medical Education as a result of the organization’s ongoing affiliation with MUSC Health. This long-standing relationship continues to aid in recruiting specialists to the market. The program
will create recruitment opportunities as the Bluffton Community Hospital nears completion. “These programs train highly skilled physicians who excel in clinical practice and are committed to advancing health care outcomes in their communities,” said Tsveti Markova, M.D., MUSC Health chief academic integration officer. “Our residents will be well-prepared to serve South Carolina, particularly in rural and underserved areas where their expertise is most needed.” These residents graduated from medical schools across the country, including programs at West Virginia, A.T. Still and Temple Universities, before selecting the EM residency program with MUSC.
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the Hilton Head constituent Reitz paid a visit. Hoagland, a community critic known for his vocal attacks at County Council meetings, at the time of Reitz’s visit was in the detention center on a trespassing charge at a county Republican Party meeting. Tanner has confirmed that an investigation is being conducted into the incident which included an in-cell visit by Reitz with Hoagland. No word yet on what that “investigation” will produce. There have been a number of “investigations” into the Detention Center’s operations, including a recent personal report from The Island News columnist Scott Graber who wrote about his own overnight experience there in the Aug. 28 edition. Graber, a local attorney, got an up-close view of the operations after being placed there by the Port Royal police back in June when he blew a .03 blood-alcohol count after dinner out with his wife. Yes, FYI, South Carolina law says if the alcohol concentration is .05 or less, one is presumed not to be under the influence of alcohol. None the less, Graber spent the night in the Detention Center with several others and admitted after the fact, when the charges were dropped, it was not his finest hour. All that being said, the Detention Center, which Sheriff
The old Beaufort County Jail on King Street. Lolita Huckaby/The Island News The Beaufort County Detention Center. Lolita Huckaby/The Island News Tanner is quick to point out is NOT under his direction, has had its’ share of challenges of late. For about 30 days, in mid-June, information on the BCDC’s inmate was not available to the public, a violation of the S.C. Freedom of Information Act. The blame was called an “IT problem” by county officials and eventually updated after The Island News Editor Mike McCombs wrote about the situation in the July 23 edition. The county already is in court defending the BCDC from a class action lawsuit challenging a policy that apparently required all female inmates to be strip-searched but not necessarily all males. Merits of the suit, which was filed on behalf of 3,100 female inmates in the BCDC between 2015 and 2020, were heard recently in federal court in
Charleston. The judge’s ruling will eventually determine if the county was liable for the policy, which would mean the plaintiffs would receive damages and taxpayers would pay. In March, the BCDC made TV news after inmates complained about dust and noise conditions while interior renovations were being made. Reportedly at least two dozen inmates had to be transferred to a Charleston facility while the work continued. At least the inmates aren’t still being housed in the 87-year-old concrete jail on King Street that used to hold local lawbreakers. Hardly anyone would want a selfie taken there even if it IS slated to, one day, become housing with condo-townhouses and more than two dozen “workforce” houses … some day.
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County Council says ‘no’ to a developer Speaking of housing development, Beaufort County Council did say “no” last week. The county officials were asked to approve a zoning change for 86 acres near Battery Creek High School where Pulte Homes proposed to build 244 homes, far more than the 27 homes the current zoning allows. With recommendations for disapproval from the county Planning Commission and the County Council Natural Resources Committee to reject the request, the full Council last week voted 9-1 to follow suit and reject the request. Opponents of the proposed Pine Island development plans on St. Helena are hoping the Council will do the same next
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week, Sept. 22 when they will be asked to approve a zoning change. The meeting is scheduled to be held at the Burton Wells Recreation Center (1Middleton Recreation Drive, Burton) and guaranteed to draw a crowd. And as has been said before, the fate of Pine Island’s future, under debate for the past two years, is more than likely going to be settled in court. Lolita Huckaby Watson is a community volunteer and newspaper columnist. In her former role as a reporter with The Beaufort Gazette, The Savannah Morning News, Bluffton Today and Beaufort Today, she prided herself in trying to stay neutral and unbiased. As a columnist, these are her opinions. Her goal is to be factual but opinionated, based on her own observations. Feel free to contact her at bftbay@gmail.com.
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Indivisible Beaufort delivers petition to BCSO
Staff reports Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner last month signed a 287(g) agreement to work with the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their effort to identify illegal immigrants, but at least one local activist group is hoping he might still change his mind. Representatives of Indivisible Beaufort presented petitions signed by 632 citizens to Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Maj. Matt Averill, representing Tanner, at his office on Bay Street Monday. “We present these petitions hoping he will realize what this action says about his legacy,” said Indivisible spokesman Jeff Baker. The petition stated “we demand that local law enforcement protect and serve all members of our community, not aiding ICE in tearing families apart, undermin-
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service took over my life,” said Murray. Murray came home after Burning Man in 2023, and three weeks later, he resigned as mayor of Beaufort and resigned from the eight boards and commissions that he was serving on at the time. ‘Perspective’ Murray bought a set of 230-inch convex mirrors off Facebook Marketplace
ing trust and making neighborhoods less safe.” Opposition to the ICE collaboration was expressed during two public forums sponsored by the County Council this summer. Criticism of the current administration’s immigration policy has also been a major topic of the weekly protests held on the corner of Ribaut Road and Boundary Steet through out the summer. Tanner’s agreement with ICE made Beaufort County the 20th county law enforcement agency in South Carolina to officially join forces with the federal agency. Indivisible Beaufort’s Anne Dickerson holds a petition with the signatures Other agencies with agreements of 632 citizens asking Sheriff P.J. Tanner not to work with the U.S. include the State Law EnforceImmigration and Customs Enforcement. The petition stated signatories ment Division (SLED) and Department of Public Safety, which "believe in due process, equal protection under the law and a just, inclusive community." Lolita Huckaby/The Island News includes the Highway Patrol. Tanner had previously said he planned to bring back two re- They are currently in training and vember, he said in a brief intertired officers for the new program. should be ready for work by No- view Monday afternoon.
from a man in Beaufort. At the time, he had no real idea what to do with them and he said he was staring at them on the floor of his shop one day when he realized that they looked like a giant pair of sunglasses with mirror lenses. “Over the last year I’ve been really intrigued with this idea of perspective, and how two people can look at the same thing and have completely different perspectives on the issue or our perspective of ourselves and how we see ourselves versus how other people may see us,” Murray said.
He built the sunglasses sculpture with the mirrors and named it “Perspective.” The mirrors that make up the lenses of the sunglasses reflect to make you look skinnier and a little taller and Murray added color-changing LED lights that are very soft and diffused around the rims of the mirrors so at night it also provides a warm, colorful glow as that slowly color fades and changes. “I think, for the most part, it promotes a very positive sort of reflection of yourself,” Murray said about the piece of art.
Murray said that while his art instillation was simple, it was amazing to be part of the community and to bring something for people to enjoy. “At night I kind of sat back as a voyeur and watched people interact with the piece over a couple of days and it brought me a lot of joy to see people be whimsical and silly, dancing and taking pictures and selfies in front of it,” Murray said. “Yes, it’s a silly 6-foot pair of sunglasses, but maybe it is a little more meaningful and helping people see
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department also participated with ICE from 2008 to 2012 when five deputies were assigned to a special task force dealing with immigration. The law enforcement agencies have their choice of three possible agreements to work with ICE. Beaufort County chose the Task Force model which allows local officers to arrest, identify and detain people for potential deportation and is the “broadest and deepest form of collusion,” according to the ACLU. A recent report from the Deportation Data Project showed ICE arrests this year in South Carolina hitting a high of 345 a month, whereas last year’s number averaged 100 per month. A majority of those were individuals already facing charges or serving sentences.
their reflections and a perspective of themselves in a positive light in it and, at a minimum, may create some intentional joy and some fun, which I think we need more of today.” Murray almost didn’t apply to have his piece displayed in the Burning Man art placement, stating that he “had no business taking [his] little sunglasses out there” because he is not an artist. He just got home from his most recent trip to the Nevada desert with his giant pair of sunglasses, but he said that this
experience brought him a lot of joy and he is already thinking about other pieces and what he might do for future Burning Man events. “I’ve got a trailer full of dusty stuff,” said Murray. “I’m still recovering and just haven’t had the energy to crack it open and tackle it yet.” Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
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Saint Peter’s Catholic Church hosting 65th annual Fall Bazaar
Staff reports The Saint Peter’s Catholic Church 65th annual Fall Bazaar, one of Beaufort’s most popular fall events, returns on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will once again provide friends and families with a delightful day of delectable food, mouthwatering libations, irresistible arts and crafts, enchanting auction items, and children’s games, activities, and a petting zoo. Entrance to the bazaar is
free and open to the public. As in years past, the bazaar will feature scrumptious international foods from several countries. For those desiring more sugary treats, the ever-popular Sweet Shoppe will provide cakes, pies, cookies, and other satisfying delicacies. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Cold soft drinks and water, sponsored by Habersham Land Company, will also keep participants hydrated. All that food will require
exercise to burn it off. The purchase of a wristband will allow children access to games, face painting, and the popular Beaufort Barnyard and Petting Zoo. The Silent Auction will feature new items and services donated by local businesses and individuals. An online auction that in the past has included items such as a chartered full-day fishing trip, vacation rentals, a gourmet dinner with the pastor, and golf packages, will open on Sept. 20
and will conclude at 2 p.m. on Bazaar Day. Returning for its fourth year is the bazaar Craft Fair. Local artists and craftsmen will display a wide variety of beautiful and novel items that make early Christmas and other holiday shopping a breeze. For the gardening enthusiast, the bazaar will also feature an extensive plant sale. Tours of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church and School will also be available. The Saint Peter’s Catho-
lic Church Annual Bazaar raises funds for Lowcountry Outreach, a ministry of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. Lowcountry Outreach works to increase services that are absent or scarce on Lady’s and St. Helena’s Islands and Beaufort. Housed in the former insurance services building adjacent to Saint Peter’s campus, Lowcountry Outreach partners with Good Neighbor Medical Clinic, Lowcountry Legal Volun-
teers, A Father’s Place, Guitars for Vets, Alienated Parents of Adult Children, and recovery programs such as AA and Al-Anon. Lowcountry Outreach’s Angel Rides program addresses one of the greatest unmet needs in our area, lack of transportation. Volunteers with this program have completed over 850 rides for people to medical and other needed appointments. Additional information can be found at https:// lowcountryoutreach.org.
Beaufort volunteers Walk For Water
Heather Fleming, a National Community Walk Specialist at Water Mission, speaks during the Beaufort County Walk for Water on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Port Royal.
Jack Marshall, 11, arrives with a bucket of water during the Beaufort County Walk for Water on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Port Royal.
Volunteers took to the streets of Port Royal for a 3-mile walk to raise awareness and money for access to safe, clean water in communities around the world through Water Mission. Photos by Amber Hewitt/ The Island News
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Man arrested in connection to Burton shooting Staff reports Shortly before midnight on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies located and arrested Theodore Lamont Frazier, Jr., 23, of Seabrook. Frazier was taken into custody on outstanding arrest warrants for aggra-
vated breach of peace and pointing and presenting a firearm. He is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center. According to the BCSO, the charges stem from an incident that occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, when deputies responded to Milledge
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NOB Dems to meet Sept. 18
The Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club (NOB Dems) will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Old Grace AME Chapel at 502 Charles Street in downtown Beaufort. Ample free parking is available. Guests and first-time attendees are welcome. Wendell Roberson and Jean Felix from the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County will be the guest speakers. Please bring a canned good to benefit HELP of Beaufort.
County Council hosting ‘Chat’ north of Broad
Beaufort County Council is hosting another "Chat With Council" as an opportuni-
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Village Road in Burton following a report of shots fired. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. Through the course of the investigation, Frazier was identified as the suspect, and warrants were obtained for his arrest.
ty for members of the public to get to know Council members and ask questions. The chat will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6 until 7:30 p.m., at Hilton Head Island Branch Library at 11 Beach City Road. The chat will be informal and registration is not required. There will be a sign up sheet for those interested in speaking however no minutes will be taken, the meetings will not be televised, nor will County staff be on premises. Council members are encouraging all members of the public to attend and ask questions on any topic of concern to them. For more information, please contact the Clerk to Council's office at 843-255-2180. – Staff reports
meeting to be held at Burton p.m. at 1 Middleton RecreWells Recreation Center in- ation Drive in Beaufort. stead of its planned location Delayna Earley, who joined The south of Broad River so as Island News in 2022, formerly to allow citizens in northern worked as a photojournalist for The Beaufort County, who would Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, be most directly affected by as well as newspapers in Indiana this vote, to more easily atand Virginia. She can be reached at tend. delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com. The meeting begins at 6
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Beaufort winless no more By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Sometimes you just need the ball to bounce your way in the big moment, and that’s exactly how Beaufort High’s football team found itself in the win column Friday after an 0-3 start to the season. The Eagles’ potential game-winning field goal at the end of regulation was blocked, but Colton Freeman scooped it up and raced to the end zone for an improbable touchdown that lifted Beaufort to a thrilling 33-27 win at Goose Creek. The game-winning touchdown capped off a terrific night for Freeman, who collected a team-high 14 tackles to anchor Beaufort’s defense along with Jayden Simmons (11 tackles), and James Thomas (10 tackles). The Eagles opened the scoring on a 23-yard touchdown run from quarterback Braydon Moyd-Smalls before Goose Creek rattled off 20 straight points for a 20-7 lead after one quarter. Smalls hit Qualeek Isnar for a 6-yard touchdown pass to cut into the margin, and Tylik Isom’s 1-yard touchdown run tied it at 20 with 1:27 left in the half. The defenses tightened up after halftime, but Goose Creek’s Derrick Porter broke through for a touchdown to give the Gators the lead late in the third quarter. The Eagles’ first sustained drive of the second half resulted in paydirt, though, and Isom scored from the 2 with 1:19 left in in the fourth quarter to pull Beaufort even at 27. The Gators went into hurry-up mode to try to win it in regulation, but Beaufort’s Raymond Middleton picked off a pass to set up the potential winning kick, which resulted in Freeman’s wild winning touchdown. Now the Eagles (1-3) welcome rival Battery Creek (1-3) to The Nest on Friday, followed by a week off ahead of the region opener against red-hot Bluffton. Beaufort has won 16 straight against the Dolphins dating to Creek’s last win in the series in 2003. Justin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and the founder of LowcoSports.com. He was the sports editor of the Island Packet and the Beaufort Gazette for 6½ years.
JPII runs strong in Hardeeville LowcoSports.com John Paul II’s boys cross country team led the Lowco contingent at the Pink House Invitational on Saturday in Hardeeville, placing fifth among a strong 18team field made up of teams from all classifications. Sebastian Frickel was the top finisher for the Golden Warriors, placing 15th in 16:09 to lead five JPII runners who finished with times of 17:36 or better. Beaufort’s boys had only four runners, so they did not post a team score, but David Barr led the Eagles with a time of 18:54. JPII’s girls placed 14th with eighth-grader Ella Asbrey (22:14) leading the charge, while Yzeult Antia (21:33) led Beaufort’s girls to a 15th-place showing. Philip Simmons swept the team titles, while Lucas Johnson (14:57) of Westminster Schools of Augusta and Julia McKenna (17:59) of Hilton Head High won the individual titles.
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Battery Creek’s Ty’Juan Simmons fights his way through the Bethune-Bowman defense at Battery Creek High School on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Battery Creek won its Homecoming game, 57-14. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP - WEEK 3 Battery Creek 57, Bethune-Bowman 14 The Dolphins scored early and often and rolled to a big win on homecoming night after backto-back losses by seven points or less, giving Ed Susi’s squad its first win of the season. Battery Creek has scored 84 points in its last two games after putting up only 34 in its first two contests. Next week: BCHS (1-3) at Beaufort (1-3)
119 yards with a TD to Ben Davis to fuel the Eagles’ blowout on the road. Underwood and Jace Paulk each had interceptions to aid a shutout by the BA defense. Next week: BA (5-0) vs. Dorchester Academy
HHCA 56, John Paul II 22 Reid McCollum passed for 292 yards and three TDs and added 108 yards and two scores on the ground, Joey Houpt had six Beaufort Academy 41, Lee Academy 0 catches for 144 yards and two TDs, and Kres Nych Underwood rushed for 186 yards and Langhals had a monster night on defense and four touchdowns, and Nic Shuford Jr. added 40 scored touchdowns on a rush, a fumble reyards and a score on the ground and passed for turn, and a pick-six to help HHCA pull away
from the Golden Warriors. Alan Wolf rushed for 179 yards and a touchdown, and Jadon Inabinett added 85 yards and a score, as JPII racked up 468 total yards but was derailed by seven turnovers. Next week: HHCA (2-2) vs. Hammond; JPII (23) is idle (at St. John’s Christian, 9/26) Woodland 28, Whale Branch 14 The Warriors took a 14-7 lead to halftime on the road but couldn’t find the end zone after the break in a hard-fought loss that snaps a twogame win streak. Next week: WBECHS (2-2) at Philip Simmons
AD Monahan leaving USCB for Francis Marion Montford will be USCB’s interim AD
Staff reports The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has announced that longtime Director of Athletics Quin Monahan will step down after 13 years of service. Deputy Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator Genia Montford has been named Interim Director of Athletics. Monahan has led Sand Shark Athletics since 2012, guiding the program
through its transition from the NAIA to full NCAA Division II membership in the Peach Belt Conference. Under his leadership, USCB added men’s and women’s basketball, celebrated a men’s golf conference title, and saw men’s basketball finish as conference runner-up in the 2025 Peach Belt Tournament. Sand Shark student-athletes also consistently achieved a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher.
“It has been a great honor to serve as Director of Athletics at USCB,” Monahan said in a news release. “Together, we built a department that embodies the spirit of NCAA Division II and has earned its place on the national stage. USCB will always hold a special place in my heart.” USCB Chancellor Al M. Panu praised Monahan’s contributions, stating, “We are deeply grateful for Quin’s vision and commit-
ment, and we wish him the very best in his next chapter.” Monahan is leaving USCB to become Francis Marion University’s new Director of Athletics. Montford will lead Sand Shark Athletics with deep knowledge and experience. She played a key role in the university’s successful NCAA transition and was twice named Sun Conference Charles Morris Administrator of the Year. She has
been with USCB for 22 years and is entering her 11th year with the university's Athletics Department. “We are thankful for Quin Monahan’s outstanding leadership,” Montford said in a news release. “I look forward to continuing the mission of Sand Shark Athletics, supporting our student-athletes, and building on the strong foundation he helped create.”
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Tuesday, September 9 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Beaufort 3, Bluffton 1 May River 3, John Paul II 1 Bridges Prep 3, Whale Branch 0
Monday, September 22 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL John Paul II at Cross Schools, 7 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Battery Creek at Hanahan, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Summerville 2, Bridges Prep 0
Tuesday, September 23 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL May River at Beaufort, 7 p.m. Battery Creek at Hanahan, 6:30 p.m. Barnwell at Whale Branch, 6:45 p.m. Hampton Co. at Bridges Prep, 6:45 p.m. Thomas Heyward at Beaufort Academy, 6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Bluffton at Bishop England, 6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS Hanahan at Battery Creek, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 11 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Edisto 3, Whale Branch 2 Bridges Prep 3, Barnwell 0 Cross Schools 3, Beaufort Academy 0 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Academic Magnet 3, Battery Creek 1 Friday, September 12 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Beaufort 33, Goose Creek 27 Battery Creek 57, Bethune-Bowman 14 Woodland 28, Whale Branch 14 HHCA 56, John Paul II 22 Beaufort Academy 41, Lee Academy 0 Monday, September 15 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Oceanside Collegiate 3, Battery Creek 0 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS Colleton Co. 5, Battery Creek 1 Tuesday, September 16 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Colleton Co. at Beaufort, 7 p.m. Oceanside Collegiate at Battery Creek, 6:30 p.m. Lake Marion at Whale Branch, 6:45 p.m. Edisto at Bridges Prep, 6:45 p.m. Patrick Henry at Beaufort Academy, 6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Academic Magnet at Bridges Prep, 6:30 p.m.
Whale Branch Early College High School’s Jasmine Reed hits the ball after Bridges Prep’s Sophia Fess passes it over the net during the match at Bridges Prep on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Bridges Prep won 3-0. Amber Hewitt/The Island News Wednesday, September 17 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Bridges Prep at Battery Creek, 6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS Beaufort at Battery Creek, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Beaufort at Bishop England, 7 p.m. Battery Creek at Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 6:45 p.m. Whale Branch at Hampton Co., 6:45 p.m. Bridges Prep at Lake Marion, 6:45 p.m.
Beaufort Academy at Andrew Jackson Academy, 7 p.m. Savannah Jaguars at Holy Trinity, 5:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Bishop England at Beaufort, 6 p.m. Friday, September 19 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Battery Creek at Beaufort Whale Branch at Philip Simmons Dorchester Academy at Beaufort Academy
Thursday, September 25 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Beaufort at Hilton Head, 7 p.m. Battery Creek at North Charleston, 5:30 p.m. Bridges Prep at Whale Branch, 6:45 p.m. HHCA at John Paul II, 6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL Hilton Head at Beaufort, 6 p.m. Battery Creek at Ashley Ridge, 5:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS Battery Creek at Oceanside Collegiate, 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 26 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Whale Branch at Battery Creek John Paul II at St. John’s Christian Beaufort Academy at Colleton Prep HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Whale Branch at Hilton Head Tournament
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Rhett House Reels brings back best of BIFF
Staff reports Now you can revisit some of the best films from the last 20 years of the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF). Rhett House Reels is a new program featuring the best of BIFF films from the past 20 years. The kickoff is Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Garden at Rhett House Inn. The films will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be a cash bar. Each Garden Cinema evening will begin with a "get to know you" reception followed by some of the finest in short films, and documentaries. The program will continue on Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec/ 11. A look at the films that will be screening on Thursday, Sept. 25: “A Shattering” 20 minutes, New York, N.Y. Director: Jan Jalenak Synopsis: A carefully constructed marriage implodes when an unexpected call unleashes a fragility and pain that have been simmering for years. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/870768547 “Because I Love You” 14 minutes, New York, N.Y.
Director: Bob Celli Synopsis: Marco and Joanna enjoy an electric marriage, until Marco is witness to a series of events that lead him to suspect Joanna is having an affair with a co-worker. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/836581818 “Hedgehog” 18 minutes, Albany, N.Y. Director: D. Mitry Synopsis: Ukraine, six years old Nina is sent to her grandma’s remote village. In the shack outside, Nina discovers a badly wounded Russian soldier. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/791357639 “Infraction” 22 minutes, Philadelphia, Pa. Director: Timothy Blackwood Synopsis: When a prison guard is murdered on the job, his replacement and an inmate form an unlikely relationship with life-altering ramifications. This film is based on the real life story of Philadelphia native Terrance Lewis who served 21 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wgYq9puwPvE
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Staff reports The Beaufort Film Society, in association with the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), is presenting the popular Shorts at High Noon program once again this fall, and it continues this week. During the months of September, October, and November you'll get a chance to catch encore presentations for many of the 2025 Beaufort International Film Festival films in the categories of Shorts, Student Films, Short Documentaries, and Animation Films. Spend your lunch hour at the movies. Get excited, get inspired, and get ready for BIFF 2026, the event’s 20th anniversary. Screenings are on Wednesdays only. Checkin time is 11:30 a.m., with screenings beginning promptly at High Noon. TCL’s Auditorium is located at 921 Ribaut Road, Building 12 in Beaufort. Admission is free. For more information, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com.
Shorts At High Noon 2025 Schedule All screenings, held on Wednesdays, are from the 2025 Beaufort International Film Festival. Category or Individual winners are denoted by * Sept. 24 There Can Be Only One (3 minutes, Animation) Living On The Edge (16 minutes, Student) What I Am (26 minutes, Short) Oct. 1 Love Photosynthesis (4 minutes, Animation) Donor (11 minutes, Short) Inhale (12 minutes, Short) *Two Breaths (19 minutes, Student) Oct. 8 My Friend Doubt (17 minutes, Short) The Long Walk Home (15 minutes, Short) The Rug (11 minutes, Short) Oct. 15 Lovesick (20 minutes, Short) Knead (12 minutes, Short) *Game Night (19 minutes, Short)
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eptember is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and awareness about the trait, the symptoms and how to get tested is critical to managing the condition. I was one of the "hidden" numbers. For years, my health struggles lacked a name, until I learned they were all rooted in a condition I never knew I had: sickle cell disease. My story is not unique. The often-cited statistic is that SCD affects more than 100,000 Americans, predominantly of African descent (90%), though it can also have Mediterranean, Asian, Southeast Asian, Caribbean, or South and Central American origins. But this number only captures those identified under the national newborn screening program enacted in 2006. This figure feels astonishingly small — almost implausible — when you
Sickle cell screenings could save your life universal screenings in July 1987, but many were not. This means a significant segment of the population may be living with undiagnosed SCD, unaware that the key to managing their health struggles lies in this MARY OLODUN very diagnosis. Without this knowledge, unmanaged SCD can lead consider that there are more to a cascade of other serious than 41 million African health complications. Americans in the U.S. and The gap between the that Nigeria alone, a single official count and the nation, has an estimated 4 potential reality is a silent to 6 million people living public health crisis. By with SCD. Globally, that understanding this broader number leaps to more than context, we can begin to see 50 million. that raising awareness isn't This disparity reveals a just about education—it's hard truth: the U.S. data is a about closing a critical critical starting point, but it diagnosis gap and offering only scratches the surface a path to wellness for countof a much larger, often less individuals who are still invisible population. searching for answers. What about the adults Sickle cell disease has born before universal profound effects throughout testing? States like our the body. Its core problem is own South Carolina were the sickle-shaped red blood pioneers, starting statewide cells, which are fragile and
die early, leading to chronic anemia, jaundice (yellowing of the skin/eyes), and a high risk of gallstones. Furthermore, these misshapen cells can stick together, clogging blood flow like a traffic jam in the veins and arteries. This blockage starves tissues of oxygen, causing sudden and severe pain crises in the arms, legs, chest, or abdomen. Over time, these blockages lead to devastating complications, including: • Stroke; • Acute Chest Syndrome (a life-threatening lung injury); • Priapism (a painful, prolonged erection); and/or • Organ damage to the kidneys, liver, and especially the spleen. For a child, the most dangerous consequence is often the silent damage to the spleen, the body's infection-fighting hub. Without
it, we are left defenseless. I lived this reality. My school records show I missed more than 56 days of kindergarten — not from pain crises, but from relentless, severe infections. My body was constantly overwhelmed because my SCD had destroyed my first line of defense long before I ever stepped into a classroom. Knowing your status is everything. It empowers you to understand your body, make informed choices for your family, and recognize the root of conditions that may have gone unexplained. Awareness is the first step toward empowerment. For me, that empowerment looks like a holistic lifestyle — the cornerstone of thriving as a carrier or someone living with SCD. Let my story be your invitation. If you were born before universal testing — especially before
2006 nationally or 1987 here in South Carolina — I urge you: get tested. It’s more than a result; it’s the key to unlocking a life of awareness, prevention, and profound well-being for yourself and those you love. Having a center at Beaufort Memorial dedicated to addressing sickle cell trait, disease and treating symptoms takes the guesswork and nuance out of seeking treatment for patients in the Lowcountry. For more information about the Beaufort Memorial Sickle Cell Clinic, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ SickleCellClinic. Dr. Mary Olodun, Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of Trilera Holistic Care in Bluffton, brings more than 30 years of expertise in holistic health and serves as the Primary Naturopathic Consultant for Cayenne Wellness Center, a leading sickle cell behavioral health center in Burbank, Calif.
Testing for sickle cell disease: where to go and finding support
Special to The Island News Sickle cell disease (SCD) occurs when a person inherits two abnormal hemoglobin genes — one from each parent. The type of disease is defined by which two genes are inherited. These variations can influence the severity of symptoms. While all forms of sickle cell disease share similar challenges, the specific genotype helps doctors understand what to expect and create a personalized care plan. For newborns: Mandatory statewide screening The most critical and standardized testing happens at birth. The South Carolina Newborn Screening Program, managed by the state's Public Health Laboratory, automatically tests all babies born in South Carolina for more than 50 genetic conditions, including sickle cell disease (like Hb S/C disease). A small blood sample is taken from your baby's heel shortly after birth. If the result is "out-of-range," the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) Newborn Screening Program will contact your baby’s healthcare provider directly to arrange for urgent follow-up testing to confirm a diagnosis. Early detection through newborn screening is vital. It allows for immediate treatment, such as daily antibiotics to prevent serious infections, which can help children lead healthier lives and pre-
COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALTY TREATMENT WITH THE BEAUFORT MEMORIAL SICKLE CELL CLINIC For patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease, specialized care is essential, and Beaufort Memorial has a sickle cell clinic that opened on the hospital’s main campus in 2018. The Beaufort Memorial Sickle Cell Clinic partners with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) to provide expert and comprehensive local care. This clinic has cut crisis-driven emergency room visits driven by the condition’s debilitating pain and organ damage by 65% and has resulted in a decrease of 74% in hospital stays since the program’s inception. In 2024, the clinic had 620 patient visits. “Sickle cell is a chronic disease that requires a sustained and comprehensive approach to care, and that’s the goal of this clinic,” said Beaufort Memorial Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kurt Gambla. “We provide these patients access to a sickle cell specialist and care coordination, which helps them gain better control of the disease and improve their overall quality of life.” This clinic offers ongoing disease-modifying therapy with individualized treatment plans, including therapies such as preventive care, blood transfusions, acute pain management, hydroxyurea management and Adakveo IV infusions. The Beaufort Memorial Foundation supports the medical oversight of the clinic, as well as a transportation program that assists patients in getting to their appointments if needed. Ongoing health maintenance and pain management is provided in the clinic five days a week, and a licensed social worker is also available to assist patients with psychosocial, health navigation and financial issues. To make an appointment at the clinic, call 843-522-5351.
vent early complications. There is a fee of $127 per child, which is billed to the medical provider (hospital or midwife). However, families can also have the screening done at no charge at select public health departments by contacting the DPH Newborn Screening program at 803-8983192.
not tested at birth, several local facilities in and near Beaufort County offer diagnostic testing. Testing is recommended for individuals with a family history or those from higher-risk populations, including people of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian and Southeast Asian descent. If you are of reproductive age, For children & adults: Local have a family history or belong testing and clinical care to a higher-risk population and If you are of reproductive age, were not tested at birth, speak to have a family history or belong to your healthcare provider about dia higher-risk population and were agnostic testing at a local urgent
care center or medical lab. • Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Health’s three locations: 1680 Ribaut Rd., Port Royal; 122 Okatie Center Blvd. North, Suite 100, Okatie; 1 Burnt Church Rd., Suite A, Bluffton. • Additional testing is available at centers in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Rincon, Ga., and Walterboro. It's advised to contact facilities beforehand to confirm testing availability, hours and costs, which can vary. For those without health insurance or on a high-deductible plan, Beaufort Memorial has partnered with MDsave to provide a prepay discount for Sickle Cell Screening vouchers. The $20 vouchers are available at BeaufortMemorial. org/MDsave. For community support & patient advocacy Beyond clinical care, support services are a critical component of managing life with sickle cell disease. • The Beaufort Memorial Sickle Cell Clinic: Provides patients with ongoing health maintenance and pain management, as well as a social worker to assist patients with physical, emotional and financial navigation throughout their care. • COBRA Agency Sickle Cell
Services (3962 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405): This long-standing community-based organization has advocated for and supported sickle cell patients in the Lowcountry since 1972. They offer: ◦ Patient assistance: Help with emergency needs like utilities, housing, medications, and medical equipment. ◦ Mental health support: Access to talk therapy and inner-healing counseling. ◦ Medical advocacy: Supporting patients who experience problems in healthcare settings. • Blood donation: Patients with SCD often require regular, closely matched blood transfusions. You can directly help local patients by donating blood. ◦ The sole supplier for Beaufort Memorial is OneBlood. Their local donor center is at 1001 Boundary St., Suite A, in Beaufort. ◦ Schedule an appointment: Visit oneblood.org or call (888) 9-DONATE (9366283). ◦ Note: Individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) are encouraged to donate platelets or plasma, as one in three African American blood donors is a match for people with SCD.
Understanding sickle cell’s spectrum
Special to The Island News It's a common misconception that sickle cell is a single condition. In reality, it exists on a spectrum, primarily determined by the specific genes a person inherits. The main difference lies in whether someone has the sickle cell trait or a form of sickle cell disease. What is Sickle Cell Trait (SCT)? Think of sickle cell trait not as a disease, but as a genetic instruction manual that a person can carry but not necessarily experience. • How it works: Individ-
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uals with the trait (genotype AS) produce both normal hemoglobin (A) and sickle hemoglobin (S). There's always more normal hemoglobin (A) than sickle (S), which keeps the red blood cells healthy and flexible under most circumstances. • Key takeaway: It is paramount to state clearly: Sickle cell trait is not a disease. The vast majority of the millions of people with SCT are healthy, lead completely normal lives, and are often unaware they carry the trait unless they un-
dergo specific genetic netic makeup is a key part of testing. holistic health management.
However, they can pass the sickle gene on to their children, which is why awareness is so important for family planning. While typically benign, it is also important to be aware that in very rare and specific extreme conditions — such as severe dehydration, intense physical exertion at high altitudes, or extreme low oxygen — some individuals with sickle cell trait may experience medical complications. These are not common, but they underscore why understanding one's ge-
Types of Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) occurs when a person inherits two abnormal hemoglobin genes — one from each parent. The type of disease is defined by which two genes are inherited. These variations can influence the severity of symptoms. • Sickle Cell Anemia (SS): The most common and often most severe form. Caused by inheriting two sickle genes (S).
• Sickle Hemoglobin-C Disease (SC): A common form where one sickle gene (S) is inherited with a different abnormal gene (C). Symptoms can be similar to SS but are sometimes milder. • Sickle Beta-Thalassemia: Caused by inheriting one sickle gene (S) and one gene for beta-thalassemia (a different blood disorder). • Sickle Beta-Plus Thalassemia (Sβ+): Some normal hemoglobin is produced. Symptoms are often moderate.
• Sickle Beta-Zero Thalassemia (Sβ⁰): No normal hemoglobin is produced. Symptoms are more severe, similar to SS. • Other, Rarer Types (SD, SE): These involve one sickle gene (S) and another rare abnormal hemoglobin gene (D, E, etc.). Their effects can vary. While all forms of sickle cell disease share similar challenges, the specific genotype (like SS, SC, etc.) helps doctors understand what to expect and create a personalized care plan.
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Is the country at a tipping point?
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he idiom you’ve probably heard more times than you can count is that hindsight is 20-20, meaning that it may be pretty easy now to see how and why something happened in the past. For example, looking back, historians and politicians came up with all sorts of high-falutin’ explanations of why the Soviet Union crumbled and the Berlin Wall fell. But in the middle of everything leading up to it, did anyone really see that it would happen so quickly? Not really. Even people like the late Czech writer and leader Vaclav Havel, who opposed the Russian bear for years, were taken by surprise, writes cultural observer Malcolm Gladwell in last year’s “Revenge of the Tipping Point.” Another of several
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hindsight examples in the book is gay marriage – which seemed like a mountain for activists to climb for decades until it quickly happened starting around 2012. Gladwell points not to politics, but to a television show as moving the nation toward a tipping point to accepting gay marriage. And he quotes former conservative U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Penn., looking back: “I was in politics for 16 years and I realized something particularly
on the moral and cultural issues,” he said in a speech. “It’s that politics does not shape those issues. Popular culture shapes those issues, particularly the issue of [gay] marriage … When it came to the issue of marriage, and changing the definition of marriage, there was no change. None, zero, for 30 years. And then a television show came on the air called Will & Grace.” Gladwell’s book also seems to seek to quantify tipping points in several discussions about a concept called the “magic third.” One example is in elementary education. In general, he writes, studies show when Black kids are a minority in majority White classrooms, they fall behind more and more every year. In first grade, they often are 6% behind
shifted. The majority started paying attention and the corporate culture changed, Gladwell writes, because of the magic third. Such a concept – people being exposed to popular mass culture like a television show about a gay man living with a woman friend or the percentage of kids being in a classroom – is a kind of social engineering. But it raises interesting questions in today’s partisan, polarized political environment where no one can seem to get along and everything seems volatile: Is it possible that we now are in the middle of a national tipping point on how we want to govern in the future – but we don’t see it because we’re in the middle of it? Is it possible in two or four years that it will all be obvious in hindsight what was going
to happen – even though the politicians and pundits seem incapable today of prognosticating our future? I believe we are inside of a tipping point – and that it could go either way. There are a lot of people who are sick and tired of authoritarian crap infecting the democracy that our forefathers died for. But there are also a lot of people enraged by how they’ve been left out – and they seem to be willing to embrace simplistic, authoritarian solutions and rhetoric at the expense of their liberty. The next election will tell us a lot – but it’s going to take more than any magic third for things to change. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of the Charleston City Paper and Statehouse Report. Have a comment? Send it to feedback@statehousereport.com.
Commonalities, constituencies are Democrats’ best bet
t is Wednesday, and I’m at the Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal. I’m sitting at a picnic table located on a bluff overlooking Battery Creek. I’m here, along with 100 other people drinking pale ale (“Don’t Feed the Locals”), listening to a young man talk about his candidacy for a seat in the House of Representatives. Mac Deford, a Democrat, says it’s an uphill battle. In the last race, in 2024, the Republican (Nancy Mace) got 227,502 votes; the Democrat got 162,582 votes. Deford admits The Cook Voting Index rated the District at R+8; meaning it went Republican in the last election and, furthermore, was 8 points above the National Average. But Deford adds that the Cook rating is now R+6. So, he says, we are trending down and may end up in toss-up territory. Some may know that I am an aging, first-inspired-by-John Kennedy Democrat who came of age when Mendel Rivers (a Democrat) held the seat in the First Congressional District. Rivers, like many Southern House members, got himself repeatedly re-elected
I remember a Democratic Senator (Fritz Hollings) who actually acknowledged poverty and hunger in Beaufort County; and was instrumental in the creation of food stamps. (In his free time he played tennis with Ted Kennedy.) Beginning in the 1980s and SCOTT GRABER continuing into the present day the Republicans flipped every South Carolina House seat except and gradually acquired seniority. that of Jim Clyburn in the 6th He was also good at “constituent Congressional District. Clyburn services” and very good at moving still hangs on because the 6th military assets into his District. District ranges all over South CarIn 1975, I wrote, “In 1965 when olina designed to hoover-up every Robert McNamara began his Black voter; as well as the moderausterity program — began closing ates in downtown Charleston. bases — the 1st Congressional Currently the First District hugs District lost one military facility — the South Carolina coast below a Marine transportation shed that Myrtle Beach, taking in fast-growemployed three men. To soften this ing Mt. Pleasant, skipping over blow a Polaris squadron (2,200 downtown Charleston, then men) was attached to Charleston.” grabbing West Ashley, Beaufort, I also remember when we had Bluffton and Hilton Head. This is a Democratic Governor — Dick where many of the Northern retirRiley — who was determined to ees found a home after creating improve education in South Carimpressive 401K portfolios and olina and was largely responsible selling their mortgage-free homes for the Education Improvement in New Canaan. Act. When Bill Clinton won the These retirees migrated for a big enchilada he made Riley his variety of reasons but building a deep water dock and avoiding Education Secretary.
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Extending condolences
On behalf of so many in our Beaufort community, we want to extend heartfelt condolences to Margaret and her daughter Amelia, and the entire The Island News family on the sudden passing of Jeff [Evans]. Jeff was more than a co-owner of this newspaper; he was a steadfast voice in our community, a man who believed deeply in the importance of local journalism, and a friend to many. He and Margaret built The Island News into a trusted source of connection and information, and their work has strengthened the very fabric of Beaufort. His passing is a loss not only to his family, but to all of us who valued his quiet leadership and commitment to community service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret and Amelia during this time of grief. – Jim & Kamay Weiskopf
I try not to ... I try not to use the word 'stupid' too often, but sometimes it's the best word to describe a situation. For example:
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their White peers, but just five grades later, they can be 20% behind on testing measures. But if the percentage of Black kids in classrooms rises to 25% or 30%, scoring differences dramatically shift – and the Black students don’t fall behind. There’s a “magic” number of having other people who look like them that seems to create a dynamic so that the Black students succeed, not fail. Another example cited – women on corporate boards. When corporate boards grudgingly started to diversify away from all White men, women didn’t really feel their voices were heard or that they made a difference when they were one of nine on a board. Add another and little changed. But if a third woman joined the board, the dynamic
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• Adding $3.4 TRILLION to our national debt, just to give the ultra-wealthy another tax cut. • Making cuts to veterans benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, USAID, NOAA, and SNAP to partially offset the cost of these tax cuts. • Cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research. These vaccines are a powerful weapon in our war on cancer. • Giving the DOGE hackers and gamer-boys access to our private data including Social Security numbers and banking information. • Putting highly unqualified and incompetent individuals like RFK Jr., Kristi "Puppy Killer" Noem, Linda McMahon, and Pete "Happy Hour" Hegseth in charge of important government agencies. • Imposing huge tariffs on countries whose people cannot afford American products, just because we run a negative balance of trade with those countries. • Stopping construction on an 80% completed off-shore wind farm at a time when energy demand and prices are both rapidly increasing. I could go on, and on, but I'll stop here. I
high property taxes was high-up on the list. These folk mostly vote Republican and in 2024 Trump carried the 1st District with 56% of the vote. Deford is young, energetic and moves — this evening — through the grey-headed, beer-sipping crowd with a cordless microphone telling us a little bit about his life (Coast Guard, MBA at Chapel Hill, attorney) and then moving to the issues. In particular he talks about workforce housing, health care, child care, and reproductive rights. These are, of course, important issues with his Democratic base and the DNC. But one wonders about the retirees who gave Republican Mace 59% of the District’s vote in 2024? And what about the 64,920-voter difference between Mace and Moore? Does Deford think he can win the District without peeling-off some of these people? And what might sway these folks? Surely the Hilton Head and Mt. Pleasant retirees are astounded by the traffic congestion. “My God, Babs, Coleman Boulevard is worse
than anything we had in downtown Buffalo.” Surely the runaway development that is hardscaping the coastal pine forests of Jasper and Beaufort Counties worries some of these folks. And in Beaufort we are looking for funding to pay for a huge multi-million dollar project to rebuild our Waterfront Park. The people on Hilton Head are also looking for money for a new bridge. And then, of course, we have the proposed, design-to-be-determined seawall that will surround the Charleston Peninsula. Sales tax funding may be required (and design is often controversial) meaning these huge construction projects will soon have their impact. Waiting for Trump to implode — and his band to scatter — seems to be the current Democratic strategy. But finding commonalities and specific constituencies (MUSC professors without grants) may be a better bet. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
obviously needs some attention at the Beaufort County Detention Center and the Port Royal Police Department. Now the real reason for my letter. A few years ago, acting as a representative of the Port Royal Landing HOA, I went to the Port Royal police department and was greeted – Peter Birschbach, Port Royal by a uniformed, middle-aged police officer at the front desk. I explained who I was and asked if I could speak with the police chief I support the police, but ... about the speeding that occurs all day and Before I start this letter, let me say that I all night on the McTeer Bridge. support our police departments and I think The officer chuckled and said something they deserve more funding for salaries like, "That won't do you any good, because and benefits. In other words I am not a some of our guys like to do that them"defunder of the police," and in fact I would selves." I was astonished and turned around be willing to pay more taxes to make that after saying something like, “Really?” happen. So Chief Meyers, please do something After reading Scott Graber's front page about the reckless speeding that goes on article about his arrest, I can't help but constantly just a short distance from the wonder what it would be like to be arrestpolice station. I have trouble forgetting ed if you are a nobody -- a respectable, the sight of four bodies coming out of the mostly law abiding person but not a local river from under the bridge a few years personality. At least when he got angry, he ago, before your term as chief, and being got apologies and promises to fix what was [wheeled] down the marina walkway on broken. I doubt that many ordinary people their way to the morgue. The official cause would receive the same treatment after was reckless speeding by two other indibeing arrested. viduals. That being said, I applaud Scott for writing his article and describing what – Bob Lewis, Port Royal kindly ask our MAGA friends to explain to us non-MAGA folks why any of the items I listed are actually good for our country and not mind-numbingly stupid. And also please explain why you believe you are magically immune from the damage these items will cause.
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It’s the selective outrage
s I sat at my computer on Saturday, considering a topic for this week’s edition, I debated whether or not to address what has occupied the news 24/7 since Sept. 10. So much sadness in so short a period of time. I was already feeling heavy hearted over the passing of Jeff Evans. While I didn’t know Jeff well, I experienced an overwhelming sense of grief for what Margaret and her daughter were enduring. For whatever reason, I was consumed by a flashback to 24 years ago when I lost my husband in a similar situation. I immediately thought to myself, “Carol, this isn’t about you.” And yet the memory was vivid, and my empathy for Margaret equally so. Then came the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Up until this event, I had never heard of the young man. While I recognize that there are dozens of rightwing activists working around the clock to extol their ideology, I couldn’t have named a younger one, much less one who held
JFK. Time simply stopped. How does a 21-year-old who adored that president conduct herself in front of a room of seventh graders? Thankfully I was able to hold my emotions at bay until school was dismissed. I remember that weekend CAROL LUCAS well. Oswald was killed, and the rain was incessant so much sway with this in western Pennsylvania. I administration. remember thinking, “The This is where I have to world weeps.” I soon came make myself abundantly to know that, indeed, not clear, dear reader. I do not the entire population felt in any way, shape or form as I did; however, even condone violence, not now, those who disagreed with not ever, not any form. I am the man retained enough the child who hid under humanity to evidence their the theater seat during the sorrow for a murdered movie “Bambi”, according president. to my mother. And yet the political As I sat watching the killings continued. news of this assassination In 1965, Malcolm X, unfold, again flashbacks African-American Muslim were all around me. I was minister and human rights taken back to the 60s, often activist, was shot and killed referred to as the decade while speaking in Harlem. of high-profile political In April of 1968, Marassassinations. It was truly tin Luther King, Jr., the a time of national turmoil. leader of the nonviolent In November of 1963, I civil rights movement, was was completing my student fatally shot as he stood on teaching semester. I was the balcony of the Lorraine in front of a seventh grade Motel in Memphis, Tenn. class when the PA system In June of 1968, Robert came on with a running re- Kennedy was campaigning port of the assassination of for the presidency when he
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Rebuttal to Ryan Dudley
was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan. That said, let’s look at the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. What I want to focus upon some six decades after the era of political havoc is something I find equally ‘horrific,’ and that is the bigoted response of this administration to Democratic political deaths. Yes, those of you who find me overcome with TDS can haul out your wrath right now because I am going to address the idea of “selective outrage.” Where were the lowered flags when Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were fatally shot by a man who reportedly had on him a hit-list of 45 Democratic officials? Certainly not at the White House, where Trump, in response to the murder of Hortman, was asked if he had called Minn. Gov. Tim Walz. His response? “I could be nice and call, but why waste time?” The residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was set on fire in April 2025. The suspect, who admitted to the arson,
also reportedly planned to attack Shapiro with a hammer. The six days between the April 13 arson attack and Trump's call contrasted sharply with Shapiro's efforts in the immediate aftermath of the attempt on Trump's life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., in July. Then there was the shooting of a CDC officer in Atlanta, August of 2025. Crickets. In 2022, the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was severely injured after an intruder broke into their San Francisco home and attacked him with a hammer. The attacker later said he was after Pelosi, herself. At the time several comments coming from No. 47 and his son were crass at best. Even two years later, No. 47 couldn’t let it go as he addressed The Fraternal Order of Police in North Carolina. He referred to the attack on Paul Pelosi with the following statement: “Kamala Harris and the radical liberals force anarchy on the American people while they live, in many cases, behind walls. You know that?
was given a lease from the City for the maolinians to practice their religion in peace without being shouted down by hate groups rina. I think that City funds may have been The article titled “It’s Time for SC to while they worship. used to build the marina. That's how the repeal its blasphemy law” by Ryan Dudley – Brian McDaniel, a licensed marina came into being. is an attempt to legalize the disturbance of During the planning to get the Federal attorney living in Beaufort religious worshipers in South Carolina. The funds in the 1970s, I was practicing law in article seeks to gain support for the repeal Atlanta. I made a special trip up to Washof a law which is specifically designed to Re: Bill Rauch’s column ington to visit the Office of Outdoor Recreprotect the freedom of religious worshipers ation of the U.S. Department of the Interior I should mention that the original "wain South Carolina, but the Freedom From to explain the danger to the remaining terfront park" was just the area that is now Religion (FFRF) zealots want to destroy the parking lot in front of the Sea Island Inn marsh that was presented by creation of the those protections. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. I got southward to what is now the Downtown FFRF likely knows that the law passes the Government to place a condition on the Marina. That area was pristine marsh until constitutional muster so they have resorted the mid-1950s when the River was dredged Federal grant that the parking would not to trying to convince South Carolinians to and the sand was deposited over the marsh ever be extended into the remaining marsh. act against their own self-interest, take away to create the parking lot. The area was It is my understanding that the restriction this protection of our rights and repeal the still exists. then named "Freedom Mall" and it had a law. Don’t fall for it! It was this Federal restriction that bandshell. A closer look at the law Mr. Dudley seeks prevented Mayor Billy Keyserling and his It has always been my fear that as Beauto repeal reveals that the law is actually sub- fort grew larger, this dredging and marsh ilk from allowing a development company titled the “Disturbance of religious worship” destruction would be continued westward from Greenville in about 2015 to build a law. It is in fact a totally reasonable statute, along the Bay in front of the residences to hotel and condominiums on the parking narrowly tailored to protect those convened create more parking. That is what started lot at the marina. This would have resultfor religious worship from being harassed. ed in the replacement of the parking with my crusade to protect historic downtown The South Carolina law does not outlaw an entire new city block of commercial Beaufort, including especially the residen“blasphemy” as the FFRF article suggests. structures and condos on the downtown tial neighborhood where I grew up (1305 It protects religious worship. waterfront in what was originally marsh and Bay Street) and where I now live (1211 Bay The article falsely claims that South Street). In other words, I have been involved then a parking lot. Catherine and Wallace Carolina law is not in line with the Supreme in protecting "Historic Downtown Beaufort" Ceips were especially helpful in getting that Court precedent. However, if the law were project killed. since I was a teenager in the mid-1950s. unconstitutional then Mr. Dudley and his Now we see the marina having been I should also tell you that when the origanti-religious group would use the courts converted, with City approval, into a inal parking lot was created by dredging, to have it struck down, but they know that private marina and Dick Stewart, with City a local resident who was on City Council, case law does not support their claims. approval, holding permits from the City John Griffin, was given a lease by the City Therefore, they want to convince you to to construct a gasoline filling station direct- to build a hotel and parking garage vastly voluntarily repeal these protections. ly in front of Sea Island Inn. That filling sta- larger than allowed by the City's downMr. Dudley has great freedom to exercise tion remained until the Henry C. Chambers town development code. We citizens spent his adherence to the profane, obscene, and Waterfront Park was created with Federal decades getting protections in the code to even blasphemous causes, but that freedom funds in the late 1970s. As a trade-off to get prevent Historic Downtown Beaufort from rid of the filling station, the Griffin family does not trump the freedom of South Carbecoming just like every other soulless
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Nancy Pelosi has a big wall wrapped around her house. Of course, it didn’t help too much with the problem she had, did it?” In case you choose to forget No. 47’s “selective outrage” regarding political violence, let me remind you that he commuted the sentences of the Proud Boys and pardoned their leader in what was, perhaps, the most violent attack in our country’s modern history. Police died. The president was quick to demonize the left by asserting almost immediately that the “radical left” was responsible for Charlie Kirk’s assassination. This was spewed forth just a few hours after the news was broadcast when the perpetrator had yet to be found. I’ll say this: the “jar full of ants” analogy fits here. It's not necessarily the other ants, but the person shaking the jar that is the root of the problem. Carol Lucas is a retired high school teacher and a Lady’s Island resident. She is the author of the recently published “A Breath Away: One Woman’s Journey Through Widowhood.”
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addison@fenderlawfirm.net Attorney for Plaintiff Post Office Box 1101 Beaufort, SC 29901 Telephone: (843) 379-4888 Fax: (843) 379-4887
IN THE FAMILY COURT FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO.: 2023-DR-27-121 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES vs.
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CHRISTOPHER ELLINGTON DEFENDANT. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2023 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Jasper County on May 15, 2023, at 4:41 PM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Petition will be delivered to you upon request from the Jasper County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your written request for a hearing on the Jasper County Clerk of Court located at 265 Russell Street, Ridgeland, SC, 29936, within five (5) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Regina Parvin, SC Bar # 65393, 102 Ginn Altman Ave., Hampton, SC 29924, 803-914-1631 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT IN THE FAMILY COURT FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-DR-07-0534 BENARD D. WILSON, Plaintiff, v. HAZEL MARTINEZ, Defendant. TO DEFENDANT, HAZEL MARTINEZ: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint upon the undersigned at Fender Law Firm, Post Office Box 1101, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901, within thirty (30) days from the date of service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for an Order granting the relief demanded in the attached complaint. FENDER LAW FIRM, LLC s/ADDISON D. FENDER, ESQUIRE
at Page 2533, and amended by that certain Supplement to Time Sharing Declaration, dated December 12, 1995 and recorded in said Office on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1035, as may be further revised from time to time.
The sale of miscellaneous contents in storage unit #55, rented by Jamie McManus, will occur at auction at the storage location, Rainy Day 2 Storage Units, 1827 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, 29935, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 9:00am. NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): CARRIAGE HOLDINGS, LLC 8 The Green Dover DE 19901 Contract Number: 10454123; the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 8923, respectively, Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated May 25, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446; as amended by the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments to Master Deed recorded in said Office, on July 2, 1993 in Deed Book 635 at Page 39; on August 26, 1993 in Deed Book 647 at Page 651; on May 23, 1994 in Deed Book 706 at Page 639; on December 14, 1995 in Deed Book 822 at Page 1007, and on January 21, 1997 in Deed Book 916 at Page 603, respectively, as may be further amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled “As Built Survey of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime” said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059 of Surveying Consultants, said plat being dated May 27, 1993, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 46 at Page 102, said plat bearing last revision date January 7, 1997 and recorded in said Office in Plat Book 59 at Page 58, ae may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all right, title, interest and privileges extending to Timesharing Interest Numbers(s) 8923B-04; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration dated May 25, 1993, recorded in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on June 3, 1993, in Deed Book 626
Lien Book and Page 4436/3029-3030 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $4,835.40. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Grande Ocean Resort Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on June 3, 1993 in Deed Book 626 at Page 2446, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Conley & Richardson, PLLC. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): Julie M. Bayram
111 CHESTNUT HILL RD, PORTLAND. CT 06480-4627 Contract Number: 2032676; the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 9113, respectively, Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated March 8, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526; as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059, said plat being dated March 3, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 69 at Page 65, as may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all rights, title, interest and privileges extending to Time-Sharing Interest Number(s) 9113-G43; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated March 8, 1999, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at Page 526, as amended from time to time. Lien Book and Page 161/620, ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $ 2,467.43. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates, MUST file their claims on FORM #371 ES with the Probate court of Beaufort County, the address of which is 102 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred at to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371 ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim. DECEDENT
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JosephGrey Frank Anastasia Mary Boatwright 05/17/2025 Date of Death: 08/04/2025 2025ES0700899 Case Number: 2025ES0700963
Elisa O’Connor Louise Brunson 16 William Pope Drive, Ste. 202 C/O PO Drawer 1107 Bluffton, SC 29909 Beaufort, 29901
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Frederick Ray Liles Paul C. Pecoraro Date of Death: 07/05/2025 07/28/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700943 2025ES0700985
Melaine S. Smith Dana A. Nolan 1107 C/O PO Box 887 Beaufort,SCSC29910 29901 Bluffton,
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Jerry Joseph Francis CharlesDittle Brien; AKA Francis C. Brien 03/01/2025 Date of Death: 07/11/2025 2025ES0700903 Case Number: 2025ES0700946
Lori Brien R. Cullen Lisa 16 William Pope Drive, Ste. 202 C/O PO Drawer 1107 Bluffton, SC 29909 Beaufort, 29901
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Alan Michaelson; Alan J. Michaelson Jay W.Joel Walker Jr.; AKAAKA Jacob Wythe Walker Jr. Date of Death: 06/29/2025 06/11/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700944 2025ES0700992
CatherineH.Grubell Wendie Walker 16 William Pope Dr., Ste. 202 C/O PO Box 22230 Bluffton, SC 29909 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
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Marguerite AnneEmerson Ford Arthur Andrew 07/01/2025 Date of Death: 07/27/2025 2025ES0700906 Case Number: 2025ES0700956
Michael Ralph Ford Clara Marie Emerson 5098 C/O PO Box 3435 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 Bluffton, SC 29910
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John Miracle; AKA John E. Miracle ElijahEdward Washington Date of Death: 04/05/2025 08/15/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700932 2025ES0700996
Geraldine G. Miracle Joyce B. Washington Box 5098 3C/O ColePODrive Hilton Head Beaufort, SC Island, 29907 SC 29938
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Anna Gene MariaFitzgerald Wilhelmina La Haije Ervin 07/21/2025 Date of Death: 12/24/2024 2025ES0700892 Case Number: 2025ES0700948
HelmaGene Franisca Cap Daniel Fitzgerald 17 Brams Point Rd. Ter. 27187 Chippendale Hilton Head Salisbury, MDIsland, 21801 SC 29926
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Raymond CarlCannizzaro PettersenAKA Raffaella A. Cannizzaro Raphaela A. Date of Death: 06/09/2025 08/27/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700929 2025ES0701023
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Rita Marie O’Brien Robin Raines Hoffer 07/25/2025 Date of Death: 04/27/2025 2025ES0700913 Case Number: 2025ES0700964
John M. Myers O’Brien,Hoffer, Jr. II William PO Drawer 1107St., #227 C/O 2015 Boundary Beaufort SC 29901 Beaufort, 29902
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Cynthia Hutcheson Eva Mae K.Golis Christina R. LesherIsland Road, Suite 294 C/O 1533 Fording C/O 10 Head Hospital Center Commons, Ste. 400 Hilton Island, SC 29926 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Mirna Elizabeth Vale Gutierrez De Tahual Edward Harry C/O PO Box 313Tobergte C/O PO BoxSC7906 Sullivans, 29482 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 William Wayne Deer Louise Brunson 244 Green Winged Teal Drive South C/O PO Drawer 1107 Beaufort, SC 29907 Beaufort, SC 29901 Michael A. Giese Lisa PO Brien C/O Drawer 1107 C/O PO Drawer 1107 Beaufort, SC 29901 Beaufort, SC 29901 Carrie Jaumann ClaraPOMarie Emerson C/O Box 7906 C/O POHead Box 3435 Hilton Island, SC 29938 Bluffton, SC 29910 Carolanne Isola Daniel Gene Fitzgerald C/O 16 William Pope Drive, Suite 202 27187 Chippendale Bluffton, SC 29909 Ter. Salisbury, MD 21801 Brandon W. Smith William Myers Hoffer, C/O 200 Okatie VillageIIDrive, Suite 103 C/O 2015 Boundary Bluffton, SC 29909 St., #227 Beaufort, SC 29902 Judith A. McKnight Melissa L. Davis C/O PO Box 3885 C/O PO Drawer 1107 Bluffton, SC 29910 Beaufort, SC 29901 Jayne Marie Pate Matthew Lieser 718 BonitoJ.Dr. C/O 112Island, Executive Center Fripp SC 29920 1 Corpus Christi Place, #112 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Dorothy J. Fiumara C/O PO Drawer 1107 Janese W.SCDavis Beaufort, 29901 180 Pearl Davis Road Springfield, GA 31329 Tefft W. Smith C/O 652 Coleman Blvd., Suite 200 R. WillisPleasant, Post SC 29464 Mount C/O 17 Professional Village Beaufort,Malugen SC 29907 Katrina C/O 70 Main Street, Suite 400 JamesHead F. Holland Hilton Island, SC 29926 C/O PO Box 7906 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 Richard B. Allen C/O PO Box 5098 Deborah F. Kopp Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 C/O PO Drawer 1023 Beaufort, SC 29901 Casey Parker C/O 28 Old Jericho Road Beaufort, SC 29906
Marilyn Kolbe Olsen Stanley M. Lawson 05/30/2025 Date of Death: 06/21/2025 2025ES0700733 Case Number: 2025ES0700961 Robert A. Parham, Joe William Lieser Jr. 07/09/2025 Date of Death: 07/12/2025 2025ES0700912 Case Number: 2025ES0700857 William M. Roberson, Jr. Date ofCecil Death: 05/20/2025 Larry Millender Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700645 02/19/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700974 Andrew Gerard Schiavone, III Date of Death: Suzanne Rekate06/09/2025 Post Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700751 07/21/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700962 Ronald Gene Tune Date of Death: 06/30/2025 Kelly Lynn Sullivan Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700914 07/21/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700954 Melva Jean Shelton Wheeler Date ofFranklin Death: 07/16/2025 James Willard Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700893 07/02/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700957 Charles Fain Williams Date of Death: William Meades07/23/2025 Anderson Jr. Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700889 06/30/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700981 Donald Simeon Zuidema; AKA Donald S. Zuidema Date ofNuel Death: 04/29/2025 Glenn Crouse Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700904 06/24/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700997 Patricia Francis Crocco Date of Death: 07/29/2025 Case Number: Ellena S. Lucus2025ES0700931 Date of Death: 07/24/2025 Charles Oliver Golson III Case Number: 2025ES0700991 Date of Death: 09/28/2024 Case Number: 2024ES0701357 Jesse Spencer Mungin Date of Death: 11/17/2024 GladysNumber: Kline Legare Case 2025ES0700998 Date of Death: 04/27/2025 Case Number: Ronald O’Brien,2025ES0700933 Jr. Date of Death: 03/02/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0701002
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a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Conley & Richardson, P.L.L.C 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): JAMES M. MCCLAIN AND KATHRINE C. MCCLAIN 522 ROCKWOOD CT, AVON LAKE. OH 44012-3000 Contract Number: 10485222; the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 9149, respectively, Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated March 8, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526; as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059, said plat being dated March 3, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 69 at Page 65, as may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and By-Laws of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all rights, title, interest and privileges extending to Time-Sharing Interest Number(s) 9149-G16; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated March 8, 1999, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at Page 526, as amended from time to time. Lien Book and Page 161/656, 4413/2542 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $ 4,566.26. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Conley & Richardson, P.L.L.C 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): Ronda R. Cowart and Hubert Lamar Cowart Jr. 4391 HAPSBURG WAY, SNELLVILLE. GA 30039-5650 Contract Number: 10300038; the following described property: An undivided one fifty-first (1/51) fractional interest in Unit No. 9345, respectively, Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, lying situate and being on Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, and being more particularly shown and described by reference to the Master Deed, establishing the said Horizontal Property Regime, being dated March 8, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526; as amended from time to time, and by reference to that certain plat entitled "As-Built Survey of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime" said plat prepared by Terry G. Hatchell, S.C.R.L.S. #11059, said plat being dated March 3, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, in Plat Book 69 at Page 65, as may be further revised from time to time. AND ALSO, all of the rights, privileges, easements, and common areas appertaining to the above-described property as set forth in the Master Deed and
By-Laws of Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime. AND ALSO, all rights, title, interest and privileges extending to Time-Sharing Interest Number(s) 9345-G19; in each of the respective aforedescribed Units, as contained in that certain Time Sharing Declaration, dated March 8, 1999, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at Page 526, as amended from time to time. Lien Book and Page 161/758, 138/1276 ; Total Amount Presently Delinquent, not including attorney’s fees: $ 2,295.78. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Barony Beach Club Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina on March 11, 1999 in Deed Book 1146 at page 526, the lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Conley & Richardson, P.L.L.C 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and Address of Owner(s): GORDON GUTMANN AND MARTHA GUTMANN 1746 UTICA PIKE JEFFERSONVILLE IN 47130-4780 (Obligors) Contract Number: 1421; the following described property: Together with a remainder over in fee simple absolute as tenants in common with the other owners of all the unit weeks in the hereafter described Condominium Unit in that percentage interest determined and established by the aforesaid Declaration of Interval Ownership, Rights, Restrictions, Affirmative Obligations, Conditions, Etc. for the following described real estate located in the County of Beaufort, State of South Carolina as follows: UNIT WEEK 21 in UNIT NO 3644, in Monarch at Sea Pines, Horizontal Property Regime XXV, Phase IX, according to the Master Deed of American Resort Properties, Inc., dated May 18, 1982, as recorded in the Beaufort County Records in Deed Book 347 at Page 346, et seq. and as amended by Annexation Declaration of Phase IX, recorded in the Beaufort County, Records in Deed Book 361 at Page 1, and all applicable amendments thereto. Lien Book and Page 161/1302,; Total Amount Presently Delinquent: $4,688.58. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the Master Deed Establishing Monarch at Sea Pines, Horizontal Property Regime, Beaufort County, South Carolina by MARRIOTT OWNERSHIP RESORTS INC. recorded in the Registrar of Deeds, Beaufort County, South Carolina in Deed Book 347 at Page 346, et seq. and as amended, and lienholder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty calendar days after the date of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the lien holder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due loan payments or assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lien holder and trustee, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the default. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to Daniel C. Zickefoose, who is serving as trustee in this matter, at the following address: Eck, Conley & Richardson, P.L.L.C 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405
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WHAT’S HAPPENING ART Budding Artist After-School Art Club 4 to 5 p.m., or 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays, Happy Art Studio, 10 Sam’s Point Way, Beaufort. Ages 8 to 13. Painting, drawing, clay or crafts. Visit www.happyartstudio.net. CALENDAR Yemassee Shrimp Festival Friday, Sept. 19 & Saturday, Sept. 20, 101 Town Circle Yemassee. Live music includes the East Coast Party Band (8 p.m., Friday), sponsored by Comcast; and Funk Factory 5 (8 p.m. Saturday). Ore details to come. 2025 Beaufort County Youth Conference 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The event aims to bring rising middle school and high school together from all over to address and tackle pressing challenges. For more information, call Lynn at 843-476-1888; Brandon at 843-3210373; or Carrie at 843-812-4399 for more information. Gather & Give: A Family Promise Barn Bash 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, The Barn at Hampton Lake, 7457 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton. $150 per ticket. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, good food, good company, and giving back — all in support of Family Promise of Beaufort County. Beer & wine included. Live music and more. To purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/45gHNpF. Saint Peter’s Catholic Church 65th Annual Fall Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The Bazaar features international foods, a craft fair, a sweet shoppe, in-person and online silent auctions, wine and beer garden, plant sale, church and school tours, and a Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and the Beaufort Barnyard Petting Zoo. Artists and crafts people interested in a 10x10 outdoor space can send an email to gather@stpetersbeaufort.org for more information. The 65th Annual Fall Bazaar benefits Lowcountry Outreach, a ministry of Saint Peter’s parish that provides free office and meeting space for partner organizations, including Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, A Father’s Place, and several support groups. Lowcountry Outreach provides a rideshare program designed to assist individuals lacking transportation, enabling them to access essential services. Inaugural Port Royal Plein Air Invitational 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10; all day Saturday, Oct. 11; all day Sunday, Oct. 12. 809 Paris Avenue, Port Royal. A three-day celebration of open-air painting and creative community, taking place at The Shed and throughout the picturesque streets and coastal landscapes of historic Port Royal. For more information, visit https://bit. ly/4lLDpnA. 40th annual Hilton Head Kiwanis Chili Cookoff & Jeep Island Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. All major debit and credit cards will be accepted for chili samples, food, beverages, and more. Local BBQ legend Orchid Paulmeier of One Hot Mama’s restaurant, fresh off of her Top 5 finish on the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl,” will once again be competing in the Chili Cook Off! In addition to the traditional adult beverages and soft drinks, this year’s event also will include local craft brews from Local Legend Brewing Company! The event raises much-needed funding for many local youth charities, including Island Rec Association and the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Chili cooks will face off to determine the best concoctions in Professional, Amateur, and People’s Choice categories. Winners will earn cash prize donations to the local youth cause of their choice. Visit www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com to sign up online to cook, sponsor, and buy tickets. For more information, email the Hilton Head Kiwanis Club at hiltonheadislandkiwanis@gmail.com Karaoke with Melissa 7:30 p.m. to midnight, Mondays, Tomfoolery, 3436 17 Market, Habersham, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa. Karaoke with Ali 9 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. With DJ Ali. Karaoke with Melissa 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with either Parker or Eric. Trivia with Tom – Bricks On Boundary 7 p.m., Every Thursday, Bricks on Boundary, 1422 Boundary St, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash and Beer Bucket prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 7 p.m., Thursdays, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free. Public is welcome. Enjoy Karaoke. Dinner will be available. Karaoke at Willie’s 8 p.m., Thursdays, Willie's Bar and Grill, 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Saint Helena Island. Come and showcase your singing talents or just enjoy the performances. For more information, visit www.GullahLove.com.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market 5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers. Habersham Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Fridays, Habersham Marketplace. Vendor roster includes B&E Farm, Cottonwood Soap, Flower Power Treats, Hardee Greens, Megs Sweet Treats, Vitamin Bee, Lady’s Island Oyster Company, Pet Wants. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9 p.m., Fridays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Lt. Dan. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9:30 p.m., Fridays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Parker. Karaoke with Melissa 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Fridays, R Bar & Grill, 70 Pennington Drive, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa. Port Royal Farmers Market 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket. com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058. Slip and Splash Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Battery Creek Pool, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, and Bluffton Pool, 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton. $5 per person. Stay busy for hours climbing on our inflatable challenge track. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 7 p.m., Saturdays, The Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd., Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Lt. Dan. Come early at 6 p.m. for Steak Night. Eric’s Karaoke Krew 9:30 p.m., Saturdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Eric. Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud 9 a.m. to noon, 1st Saturday each month, Port Royal Farmer’s Market, Corner of Ribaut Road & Pinckney Blvd, Port Royal. Free. DAYLO Students and other volunteers will read to young children, who are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals. Karaoke with Melissa 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar, 181 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa. CLASS REUNION Beaufort High School Class of 1975 Oct. 17 through Oct. 19, 2025, Beaufort. 50th Class Reunion Celebration. Request that graduates of this class contact the class Community Outreach Representative Barbara Gardner Hunter at 347-497-9326 or email gardnerbarbara991@gmail.com to provide current contact information. DANCE Lowcountry Shaggers 6 to 9 p.m., Mondays, Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary Street. Shag lessons with Tommy & Sheri O’Brien and others. Occasional ballroom and once-a-monh line dancing. Biginner, intermediate and advanced lessons. Open dancing after lessons. Visit www.lowcountryshaggers. com of email lowcountryshaggers@aol. com. The Beaufort Shag Club 6:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free lessons for members from 6 to 6:30 p.m. We also host a dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Lessons will run September through May only. Visit our FaceBook page (beaufortshagclub) for current events. GOLF 4th annual Stingray Scramble Saturday, Sept. 20, Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island. Proceeds benefit Riverview Charter School. Early bird pricing is $650 for team of four through July 1. After July 1, $700 for team of four. Register online at https://bit.ly/4kTF4br. Visit https://bit.ly/4mWQ7ls for sponsorship opportunities. Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry's 28th annual Golf Tournament 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 29, Oldfield Club, 130 Oldfield Way, Okatie. Tickets and sponsorships start at $200. Through this event and the auction, Habitat aims to raise funds to build a Habitat home for a local family. With funding from the past several years’ tournaments, Habitat is currently constructing the “Larry Sanders House” in Ridgeland. That house is named in honor of Larry Sanders, who has been the tournament organizer for many years. Sanders continues to be involved by recruiting players and sponsors for the event. To register to play in the tournament or to become a sponsor, please visit www.lowcountryhabitat. org/2025golftournament. HEALTH AND WELLNESS BEMER Longevity Technology 9 a.m., Wednesdays via Zoom. Seen the buzz on “life span VS health span?” Want to grow better, not older? Haven’t heard of BEMER yet? Come for
Q&A about how this longevity-enhancing medical device can enhance your health, fitness and overall well-being in just 8 minutes, 2 times a day. Offered by BEMER Specialist - Human & Equine, Elizabeth Bergmann. Text 410-212-1468 to get the Zoom link. Free. Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis. HISTORY Beaufort History Museum at the Arsenal 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, 713 Craven St, Beaufort. General Admission for Adults $8, Seniors $7, Active Duty Military and College Students with ID $5. Children/Teens younger than 18 Free. Explore and experience more than 500 years of Beaufort History with knowledgeable docent guided tours. 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-ofthe-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 historicportroyalfoundation@ gmail.com or call 843-524-4333. Tour Historic Fort Fremont Dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday, The Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. The History Center is open Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about the fort’s history during the Spanish-American War through interpretive signs, self-guided walking tours with a smart phone, exhibits in the history center, and docent-led tours. For more information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES “Hidden Gems” Book Club 3 p.m., third Monday of each month, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Free. So many books, so little time. St. Helena staff have uncovered some great titles to get you started on your “hidden gem” journey. Join us for lively discussions and coffee or tea. No registration required. Career Navigator 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Tuesday, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Free one-on-one resume writing and job application assistance with a Career Navigator from Palmetto Goodwill. No appointments necessary. For more information call 843-2556458. Bridge Club 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458 for more information. Mahjong Club 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays, Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street. All levels of players are welcome. Feel free to bring your own mahjong sets. Plan to meet every week. For more information, call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843255-6458. MEETINGS Beaufort Lions Club 6 p.m., first and third Monday of every month, St John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive, Beaufort. For more information, visit thebeaufortlionsclub@gmail.com or follow on Facebook/Instagram/Nextdoor.
Rotary Club of Sea Island lunch meeting 12:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Social gathering every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 pm, locations vary and posted on our website. For more information, visit www.seaislandrotary.org.
Habersham Third Fridays Music on Market 5 to 8 p.m., third Friday of the month, Habersham Marketplace.
Rotary Club of Sea Island social gathering 5:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of each month, locations vary and posted on our website. For more information, visit www.seaislandrotary.org.
OUTDOORS/NATURE Free boating inspections Get a free vessel safety check by local members of the America's Boating Club of Beaufort. If your boat passes, you will receive a VSC decal to mount on your boat that will be visible to other boaters and maritime law enforcement personnel. Email Safety@beaufortboatingclub.com .
Beaufort Rotary Club Noon, Wednesdays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Catered buffet lunch, followed by a guest speaker. Prospective members welcome. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit website www. beaufortrotaryclub.org. The Beaufort Trailblazers – A Volunteer Group 8 a.m., first Thursday each month, University Bikes, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building offroad/dirt/wilderness mountain biking/ jogging/walking trails near is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 843-575-0021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail.com. Emotions Anonymous International local group meeting 4 p.m, Thursdays, via Zoom. Emotions Anonymous International, (EAI), is a nonprofit program designed to help people with emotional difficulties. It has a chapter in the Lowcountry and members want others who feel the need to know they are welcome to participate. There is no charge to participate. They are based on the 12 steps and 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and follow a specific format designed to provide the support and tools for navigating life’s painful difficulties. All are welcome. Anyone interested in participating may contact the group via email at EALowcountry@gmail.com or call or text Laurie at 252- 917-7082. For more information on EAI visit www.emotionsanonymous.org. Al-Anon Beaufort County 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, 80 Lady’s Island Drive in Beaufort. “Do you worry about how much someone drinks? Is it affecting your life? You are not alone. Al-Anon Beaufort Serenity Group offers help and hope. Join the group in Beaufort, or visit the Lowcountry page at https://bit.ly/3HvksaF for more times and locations. Rotary Club of the Lowcountry 7:30 a.m., Fridays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady's Island Dr., Ladys' Island. Catered breakfast from local chef. Speakers weekly. Occasional social events replace Friday mornings, but will be announced on our website, www.rotaryclubofthelowcountrybeaufort.org. MUSIC Distant Sounds 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3, Another Slice Pizza, Harbor Island. Something for everyone, from the 60s to the 10s. David Ayres on guitar & vocals, Richard Knieriem on drums & vocals, Eric Roberts on bass, Paul Butare on guitar & vocals. Warsaw Island Boys 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, ShellRing Ale Works, Port Royal. Campfire Tyler 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays, The Fillin’ Station, Lady’s Island. Live entertainment 7 to 11 p.m., Wednesdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. Chris Jones 7 to 11 p.m., Thursdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort.
Live entertainment 9 p.m. to midnight, Fridays & Saturdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort.
The Beaufort Tree Walk Lady’s Island Garden Club invites you to take a meandering walk through the Historic “Old Point” and enjoy some unique and noteworthy trees. The “Walk” takes about an hour, is a little over a mile starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret streets in Morrall Park and concluding in Waterfront Park. Booklets with map and information about each tree are available free at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street. Tours of Hunting Island Every Tuesday, Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. Free, park entry fees apply. Sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For more information call the Hunting Island Nature Center at 843838-7437. RUNNING Race4Love 5K & 3K Saturday, Sept. 27, Cat Island. Annual race hosted by Hopeful Horizons. Run Forrest Run 5K 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, 1015 Bay Street, Beaufort. $40 for pre-registration, $45 for regular registration. Race through iconic movie locations to make Lowcountry history. Feel the ocean breeze in your poncho as you compete over the Woods Memorial Bridge. Take your photo with our Forrest Gump impersonator at the Start/ Finish line. First-, Second-, and ThirdPlace runners will receive the coveted Run Forrest Run 5K medals both for winners of each age division and overall placers. Bring your favorite characters from the Forrest Gump movie to life as you race towards shrimp glory. We encourage participants to get groovy with themed costumes and unique outfits. Those donning a Forrest Gump getup can race to the finish line in hopes of claiming the Fastest Forrest Award. Register now and RUN, FORREST, RUN! For more information and to sign up, visit https://shorturl. at/YoyHx. SPORTS/GAMES Beaufort Young Life Mahjong Fundraiser 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, St. Helena’s Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Register at https://beaufort. younglife.team/beaufortylmahjong. ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret Street. Events will be held weekly. Contact Director and Club Manager Susan DeFoe at 843-597-2541 for location. Bridge Club 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458 for more information. Beaufort Masters Swim Team 6 to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, Wardle Family Port Royal YMCA. Coached practices. Ages 18 & older, all skill & speed levels, no prior swim team experience needed. Visit lowcountryswimming.com for more information.
PFLAG Savannah – Beaufort Peer Group 6:30 p.m., first Tuesday of every month, Fellowship Hall, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort (UUFB), 178 Sams Point Road, Beaufort. Free. The group will be moderated by Rick Hamilton and Kay Carr. The provides advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, family, peers, and allies in the Lowcountry. The peer group provides a safe and strictly confidential environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, friends, and allies to discuss the challenges faced in coming out or being out in neighborhoods, the workplace, school, or church. The organization offers resources for counseling, educating, and advocating to achieve an equitable, inclusive community where every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved. Minors under the age of 18 are required to come with an adult parent, guardian, or mentor. Additional information about peer groups, membership, donations, and volunteering is on the website www.PFLAGSavannah.org and on Facebook. Beaufort Chapter of America’s Boating Club 6 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of most months, at various Beaufort/Port Royal venues. Regular meetings begin with a Social, followed by Dinner and often include an exciting Guest Speaker from the Lowcountry. For Meeting Information or Educational Opportunities, please contact Paul Gorsuch, Administrative Officer at admino@beaufortboatingclub.com . Boat ownership is not required, however a passion for safe responsible boating is mandatory. Zonta Club of Beaufort 6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.
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Serving near and far Beaufort natives carry their hometown pride into Army training in Texas and Navy missions overseas
Pvt. Hunter Smith, a Beaufort native assigned to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, trains on the Switchblade 600 system Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Fort Hood, Texas. The training is part of Pegasus Charge, the division’s transformation in contact initiative, which pushes innovation and prepares soldiers to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Sgt. Lyca Williams/U.S. Army
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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Elijah Moreno, left, from Beaufort, S.C., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Zion Walthuur, right, from Atlanta, observe flight operations Aug. 27, 2025, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine training operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Glory Anderson/U.S. Navy
What veterans need to know about VSOs, VA Healthcare, the PACT ACT, VA Priority Groups
his is the final article in a series of six on VSOs, VA Healthcare, the PACT ACT, and VA Priority Groups. You can read more than 270 articles I’ve written for the The Island News on veterans’ benefits, leadership, hospice, and what citizens should know about police officers at https://www.yourislandnews.com. This article will complete the explanation of VA priority groups that began in the last edition of The Island News. The VA webpage titled “VA Priority Groups” (https://bit. ly/46EKJNy) states:
enrolled since that date and/or was placed in this sub-priority group because the veteran’s eligibility status changed.
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Sub-priority group d: “All” of these must be true: • The veteran does not have a service-connected condition; and • The veteran enrolled in the VA health care program on or after June 15, 2009; and • The veteran has an income that exceeds current VA or geographical limits by 10% or less. Veterans are “not” eligible for VA health care benefits if the VA places them in one of these sub-priority groups: Sub-priority group e: “All” of these must be true: • The veteran has a non-compensable service-connected condition that we have rated as 0% disabling; and • The veteran does not meet the criteria for sub-priority group a or b above. Note: A veteran is eligible for care for their “service-connected condition only.” Sub-priority group g: “All” of these must be true: • The veteran does not have a service-connected condition; and • The veteran does not meet the criteria for sub-priority group c or d. Review the criteria for the priority 8 subgroups A veteran’s priority group may change in some cases, such as if: • The veteran’s income changes: or • The veteran’s service-connected disability gets worse,
and the VA awards the veteran a higher disability rating.
Read about “how to update your VA health benefits information” at https://bit.ly/47EENoS. Read about how to file for disability compensation with VA Form 21526EZ at https://bit.ly/4n3aGfs. Enhanced Veterans Benefits If you are currently enrolled or newly enrolled in VA health care, and you served in a theater of combat operations after Nov. 11, 1998, and were discharged from active duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001, you are eligible for enhanced benefits for 10 years after discharge. During this time, the VA will assign you to priority group 6. At the end of this enhanced enrollment period, the VA assigns you to the highest priority group you qualify for at that time. The Bottom Line Veterans should: • Ask the VA or your VSO to help you enroll in VA Health Care. • See their VA Primary Care Provider at least once a year to stay enrolled in VA healthcare. • Put the names of their VA Patient Aligned Care team (PACT) Team (Primary Care Provider (Doctor, PA or NP), RN Care Manager, LPN or Medical Assistant, Administrative Clerk, Social Worker, and Clinical Pharmacist) members’ contact information (phone numbers in their phone, paper records, and perhaps on their refrigerator door). • Listen to the VA SITREP titled “CHEAT SHEET for VA Health Care Eligibility video
EDITOR’S NOTE This article is the sixth in a series of six.
(2025), VA’s List of Priority Groups” at https://bit.ly/4nfxk4v. • Read the information found at the VA webpage “VA Priority Groups”, at https://bit. ly/4mhqtq0. • Read the information in the “VA Healthcare Benefits Overview 2025 Edition, Volume 1,” found online at https://bit.ly/4gsb6tp. • Read the information at the VA webpage “How to update Your VA Health Benefits Information” at https://bit. ly/468t2pD. • Read the Information at the VA webpage “File for Disability Compensation with VA Form 21-526EZ” at https:// bit.ly/4mCmkNH and ask their VA-accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to help file for service-connected disability compensation for any service-caused or worsened disabilities (wounds, injuries, illnesses, HAZMAT injuries, traumas, and scars) and other VA services and benefits they are eligible for. Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, exEnlisted Infantryman, ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. He is a past Veterans Service Officer, a Patient Adviser at the RHJ VA Hospital, the Fisher House Charleston Good Will Ambassador, and the VP for Veteran Affairs for the local Army Association Chapter. Larry is the author of the award-winning book Blades of Thunder and a contributing freelance writer with The Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@ earthlink.net or 843-276-7164.
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FROMAGE isn’t just looking for a home; she's looking for a kindred spirit who understands that each season of life can be full of purpose. She's a 15-year-old sweetheart.
DOUGLAS is 8 years old. A very chill and loving dog that loves all things food and treat related. Located at Hilton Head Humane.
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NUBS is a 1-yearold Australian Shepherd mix. A very happy boy with a calmer demeanor looking for someone to show him the world. Located at Hilton Head Humane.
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How can it be that ROSIE is still at Palmetto Animal League? This delightful dog lives life in the slow lane. At 8 years young, she appreciates the simple things in life like peaceful strolls.
SPARROW is a 3-year-old bundle of joy and energy and loves all dogs, especially play groups. Located at Hilton Head Humane.
RAINIER is all dressed up with nowhere to go. How can this be! Isn't someone searching for a handsome guy who looks great in a tux?
WAGNER is an 8-year-old boxer mix. Very charming with an easy going demeanor. Located at Hilton Head Humane.
SEQUOIA is waiting patiently at Palmetto Animal League for someone to come for her. Hopefully it won't be long.
BENTLEY is 4 years old. Great with dogs. Medium energy sweetheart. Located at Hilton Head Humane.
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THEME: AUTUMN VIBES ACROSS 1. *Maze plant 5. Wharton degree, acr. 8. Special effects in "Avatar," acr. 11. Dwarf buffalo 12. "On Golden Pond" bird 13. Isolated 15. Atomizer output 16. Enthusiasm 17. Pueblo people, pl. 18. *Pre-game party (2 words) 20. Doomsayer's sign 21. Perfume bottles 22. Tombstone acronym 23. Construction binder 26. "____: The Movie," 2002 slapstick comedy 30. Genetic info carrier, acr. 31. Dorsa, sing. 34. "He's Just Not That ____ You" 35. *Like some sweaters 37. Earth Day mo. 38. Opposite of cation 39. "Que Sera ____" 40. Approved 42. Denotes middle 43. Assess pro rata
45. Lorraine's neighbor 47. Doctor Dolittle, e.g. 48. Temporary stay 50. Chicago's Navy ____, tourist destination 52. *Popular fall spectator sport 55. Hutu's opponents, 1994 56. Quinceanera or bat mitzvah 57. Biblical captain 59. Rocky ridge 60. Having wings 61. Russian parliament 62. Diamond or ruby 63. An affirmative 64. Dog command DOWN 1. Cameron, to friends 2. The Fonz: "Sit ____ ____!" 3. Civil rights icon Parks 4. Richard Wright's "____ Son" 5. Relating to mole 6. Whatever rocks them! 7. "Green Gables" protagonist 8. Walking helper 9. Smiley face 10. "____ Now or Never"
12. Smooth, in music 13. Before appearance of life, geology 14. *Patch purchase 19. ____ Hop dance 22. Ewe's mate 23. *Like air in fall 24. Keyboard key 25. Introduction to economics 26. Twelve angry men, e.g. 27. Carl Jung's inner self 28. Indifferent to emotions 29. Type of probe 32. *Leaf collector 33. R&R stop 36. *Bushels of apples, e.g. 38. Impromptu 40. Over the top, in text 41. Time for an egg hunt 44. Falcon's home 46. Uses two feet 48. Bridal veil fabric 49. Smidgins 50. Unadulterated 51. Individual unit 52. Brawl 53. Clod 54. Tibetan priest 55. Chasing game 58. *Cushion on a fall ride
LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD & SUDOKU SOLUTIONS
SEPTEMBER 18–24, 2025
A19
820 820 Bay Bay Street Street Beaufort, Beaufort, SC SC 29902 29902
843.521.4200 843.521.4200 $750,000 $899,000
$245,000 $380,000
$365,000 $1,199,000
$995,000 $875,000
DATAW ISLAND | | MLS MLS 191800 HABERSHAM 192256
PIGEON POINT | |MLS MLS192419 188408 FRIPP ISLAND .21 Acre Homesite | Great Location
SHELL POINT | MLS BERMUDA BLUFF | MLS190553 187775
RIBAUT ISLAND| |MLS MLS184902 190318 NEWPOINT
$1,275,000 $499,900
$399,000 $949,000
$3,250,000 $840,000
$659,000 $335,000
COOSAWISLAND POINT || MLS DATAW MLS 191557 189432
WATERS EDGE || MLS MLS191192 190706 PORT ROYAL
4BDRM| |3.5+B 3B | 2576sqft 3BDRM | 2245sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Amy McNeal 843.521.7932 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
3BDRM || 3.5B 3BDRM 2.5B || 2740sqft 2150sqft Heidi Smith&850.803.1216 Lagoon Golf View Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
2BDRM | 2B | 940sqft | Water View BuildYerace Your Dream Home Dawn 843.441.6518 Amy Josh McNeal Yerace 843.521.7932 843.941.9443
2BDRM | 1011sqft 3BDRM | 2.5B| |2B2139sqft | OLREA Dale Glaeser 843.252.9614 Donna Duncan 843.597.3464
3BDRM || 2B 5BDRM 3B || 1700sqft 3429sqft Ashley Nye 561.350.8109 Marsh/Water View Shannon Denny 843.575.7055
OLD POINT | MLS 191868 DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT
4BDRM | 2.5B | .9 Acres | 5758sqft MLS 190906 | 3BDRM | 2.5B | 1663sqft Edward Baisley Dukes 843.812.5000 Colleen 843.252.1066 Julia O'Hara 201.456.8620
3BDRM | 3.5B | 2669sqft | Community Dock 5BDRM | 5B | 4000sqft SeparateOLREA Guest Quarters Edward Dukes843.812.4852 843.812.5000 Trea Tucker
RED BLUFF | MLS 189130 DATAW ISLAND | MLS 191813 4BDRM || 3.5B 2622sqft| |Fairway PrivateViews Dock 2BDRM 2B | |1352sqft Julia O’Hara 201.456.8620 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
$619,900 $1,390,000
$499,500 $1,095,000
$455,000 $3,250,000
$1,050,000 $1,795,000
CAT ISLAND FRIPP POINT || MLS MLS191039 189778
BATTERY POINT| |MLS MLS188231 191576 FRIPP ISLAND
HABERSHAM MLS 191868 191159 OLD POINT | | MLS
BATTERY POINT| |MLS MLS191037 191303 CAT ISLAND
3BDRM || 2.5B 3BDRM 3.5B || 1996sqft 2558sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494 Deep Water Dock Trea Tucker 843.812.4852
4BDRM | 2060sqft 3BDRM | 3B || 2.5B 1484sqft | Oceanview Robin Leverton 843.812.3344 Wayne Webb 843.812.5203
$975,000 $1,275,000
$1,550,000 $875,000
DATAW ISLAND | MLS 188837 CELADON | MLS 190527 4BDRM 3777sqft 4BDRM| |3.5B 3B || 2573sqft Marsh/Water Views Julia O'Hara 201.456.8620 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
$699,000 $275,000
$255,000 $1,479,000
DISTANT ISLAND MLS 187782 RESERVE WOODBRIDGE COOSAW POINT || MLS 191557 THE OLD POINTAT | MLS 185714
.92 Acre Homesite | Private Dock 3BDRM | | Deep 3.5B Water | 2740sqft Edward Dukes850.803.1216 843.812.5000 Heidi Smith
$1,775,000 $1,390,000
LADY’S ISLANDOPPORTUNITY | MLS 190471 COMMERCIAL
.19 Acre Homesite | Marshfront 4BDRM | 2.5B | .9 acre | 5758sqft Lloyd Williams 843.754.4735 Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
FRIPP POINT MLS 189708 ISLANDS OF| BEAUFORT
3BDRM | 2.5B | 1885sqft | New MLS 186028 | 1125sqft | .4Construction Acres Paige Walling 843.812.8470 Great Location to I 95 Lloyd Williams 843.754.4735
5BDRM | 3.5B || 4BDRM 4311sqft| |4.5B Deepwater Dock MLS 188611 | 3264sqft Trea Tucker 843.812.4852 Private Dock Dawn Yerace 843.441.6518
$995,000 $499,500
$1,199,000 $515,000
MLS 186826 2B | 1097sqft 4BDRM| 2BDRM | 4.5B | | 3783sqft 1 Car Garage Pond/Lagoon View Amy McNeal Laura Blencoe 843.521.7932 843.321.1615
5BDRM | 3B | 3429sqft Views 3BDRM | 3B || Marsh/Water 2168sqft Shannon Denny201.456.8620 843.575.7055 Julia O'Hara
Ashley Nye 561.350.8109
$320,000 $1,400,000
MINK POINT FRIPP ISLAND| |MLS MLS188690 191799
3BDRM |Homesite 2B | 1814sqft .46 Acre Oceanfront | Great Location Bryan Trudy Gates Arthur 843.812.6494 843.812.0967 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
$1,400,000 $399,000
$398,000 $398,000
FRIPP ISLAND WATERS EDGE| |MLS MLS191799 190706
SPANISH OAKS MLS 190163 SPANISH OAKS|| MLS 190163
$58,995 $185,000
$3,250,000 $1,050,000
.46 Acre Oceanfront | Great Location .2BDRM Homesite | 2B | 1011sqft Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Dale Glaeser 843.262.9614 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY MLS 187775 BULL POINT | MLS BATTERY POINT | MLS 191576 BERMUDA GLEASONBLUFF FARM || MLS 190431 LADY'S ISLAND | MLS190402 188966 MLS 184288 Acre| 2060sqft | Lady’s Island 4BDRM| |.77 2.5B Great Location Robin Leverton 843.812.3344 Wayne Webb 843.812.5203
4BDRM | | 3.5B 4B | |3831sqft 4BDRM 3420sqft | | Tidal TidalCreek Creek Sara Miller 540.209.5434 OLREA
Acre Homesite | Lake View .88acre1.02 Homesite | No HOA | Great Location Community Amenities Paige Walling 843.812.8470 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
3BDRM || 2.5B 3BDRM 2.5B || 1938sqft 1938sqft Lloyd Williams Lloyd Williams 843.754.4735 843.754.4735
ISLANDS OF BEAUFORT BATTERY POINT | MLS 191303
MLS4BDRM 188262 | | 4B 5BDRM | 5.5+B | Double | 3831sqft | Tidal CreekLot Deepwater Private Dock Sara Miller 540.209.5434 Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
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