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Former Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway and Deputy County Administrator Whitney Richland are currently being investigated by the S.C. State Ethics Commission after a complaint against each and evidence to support the complaints were submitted to the Ethics Commission in July 2023 by a Beaufort County resident who has asked not to be named in our news article.
The same constituent also
filed a complaint against Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Loper, and according to letters received by the complainant, all three complaints “contained facts sufficient to warrant an investigation.”
In an interview with The Island News, the concerned citizen said the complaint filed against Greenway was regarding him allegedly
hiring his daughter, Andrea Greenway, to do graphic design work for the county without putting it out for bid or going through the proper process to hire someone to do work for the county. “I don’t know if it was ever completed or if it was an aborted attempt like the blanket situation with [Whitney] Richland,” the person who filed the complaint
said. “But there was definitely talk of him hiring his daughter, possibly in relation to redesigning the Beaufort County logo.”
The complainant continued to say that there was talk that there were contracts of up to $100 000 for that graphic design that were up for grabs.
The complaint about Richland involves the alleged attempted purchase of 587 weighted blankets from a company called R&R Home, a company allegedly owned by Richland’s husband.
Beaufort County received an invoice from R&R Home in April for $35,644 for the almost 600 blankets and “Wellness (Eric Greenway)” is listed in the contact information on the invoice.
Interim Beaufort County Administrator John Robinson confirmed in an article published by The Island Packet on August 9, that the weighted blanket controversy is under investigation.
The complaint filed against
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Greenway will contest his firing Sept. 11
By Delayna Earley
The Island News
Eric Greenway’s requested public hearing to contest the termination of his contract with cause has been postponed until September 11, 2023 following the Special Called County Council meeting held on Monday night in Beaufort.
Kindergarten teacher Kristianna Valentine helps several of her students to create numbers using Play-Doh on Monday, Aug. 21, on the first day of school at Broad River Elementary School in Beaufort. Delayna Earley/The Island News
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Public school students all over
Beaufort County returned to school bright and early on Monday, Aug. 21
Families are still enrolling students, but the anticipated enrollment for the school year is 21 500 according to Beaufort County School District spokesperson Candace Bruder.
“We look forward to a promising
year for our students, full of growth and student successes,” Bruder said.
As the new school year begins, Bruder said that she recommends that all parents review and update their child’s emergency contacts to make sure that the information that the school district has is up-to-date so that they can respond effectively in case of any unforeseen circumstances, especially in light of the fact that in the past year
Beaufort High School has had a false active shooter situation reported and more recently received a bomb threat.
“The district continuously refines our safety measures,” Bruder said.
Beaufort County citizens are also asked to be aware and slow down as they come across bus stops and buses on the road.
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Eric Greenway“We have been informed that Mr. Greenway has asked for additional time for his public hearing to meet the law,” County Council Chairman Joseph Passiment said following the council members meeting in executive session during the meeting. “Therefore, the public hearing that was scheduled for next Monday, the 28th, will not occur. It will occur at a future date.”
At that point the hearing was postponed indefinitely and Passiment continued to say that the hearing would be scheduled at a later date and the public would be made aware of that date.
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, Beaufort County Attorney Thomas Keaveny confirmed that the new date for Greenway’s public hearing is September 11 Greenway originally requested the public hearing in a letter
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From a personal watercraft, Allan Lassiter of Lady's Island caught this view of the flooded parking lot at The Sands Beach in Port Royal during the recent king tide in early August. To submit a Lowcountry Life photo, you must be the photographer or have permission to submit the photo to be published in The Island News. Please submit high-resolution photos and include a description and/or names of the people in the picture and the name of the photographer. Email your photos to theislandnews@gmail.com.
Beaufort’s Thaddeus Wade, 72 joined the United States Navy in New Orleans in 1972. After boot camp and Postal Clerk and Cook training in San Diego, he was assigned to USS Washtenaw County (LST- 1166) then homeported at Yokosuka, Japan. While aboard, the ship made port calls in Guam, Bangkok, Subic Bay Philippines, Okinawa and Vietnam.
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Wade was next assigned to the coastal/riverine Force in southern Vietnam.
He spent two years in combat operations before his boat was ambushed, killing three of the seven sailors aboard and se-
Thaddeus WadeThe (Aug. 17 column) written by Lolita Huckaby in Paragraph 9 incorrectly states: "It's sad for some, to consider why citizens can't just get along. But Port Royal, indeed the country, is still a democracy with freedom to speak one's opinions."
The United States is not a democracy, even though Franklin Delano Roosevelt began propagating that our government is one. We are a Constitutional Republic that elects it's officials. "And to the republic for
verely wounded Wade. He was MEDEVACED to Japan and finally Naval Hospital Jacksonville for a lengthy recovery that included losing a leg. He was medically discharged in 1971 and used his GI Bill to study culinary arts at Louisiana State University. He became a cook in New Orleans and for Governor Edwards of Louisiana and on offshore oil rigs
which it stands" remains in the Pledge of Allegiance as a reminder.
Plainly put, a democracy is "mob-rule."
Imagine in the wild west days where the town sheriff arrested a suspect of a heinous crime. The townspeople might have broken into the jail and hung the man before a trial only to discover they had the real culprit's brother instead of the actual perpetrator. That's democracy. That's mob rule. We are not a democracy.
Additionally, as for those that cited "Biblical scripture to support their opposing positions," I don't believe that has any place
in the Gulf for seven years.
Today, Wade is 100% disabled and is known affectionately as the “Mayor” of Sprenger Healthcare of Port Royal.
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in civil discourse.
Sexualization of minors and preferences in the bedroom have no place being paraded or discussed in front of minor children.
Even Charles Darwin would argue logically against same-sex ideology as it would bankrupt the natural selection process.
I am here, as are your readers, because of one sperm by a man and one egg by a woman.
I support procreation and keeping it private, away from minors.
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August 27
2021: Longtime Battery Creek High School Wrestling Coach Nathan Day dies three days shy of his 58th birthday after a battle with COVID-19. In his 16 years at the school, Day led the Dolphins to six team state championships and 30 individual championships.
August 28
2019: Beaufort weightlifter Dade Stanley sweeps the gold medals (Snatch, Clean and Jerk and Overall) in the 81kg weight class at the Youth Pan Am Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Cat of the Week: Jack is a handsome, one-eyed guy who would love to join any home. He prefers a laid back and quiet home to spend his time. He is often found beside the door of his cat room waiting to greet any visitors. Jack is 5 years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
Petition, Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem, Order of Publication, and Notice to Respondents were filed in the Office of the Probate Court for Beaufort County, South Carolina on August 10, 2023, and Sabrina Call Esquire, 201 Sigma Drive, Suite #300 Summerville, SC 29486, was appointed Guardian ad Litem, her appointment to become absolute twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons.
NOTICE OF HEARING TO DETERMINE HEIRS-AT-LAW TO THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE-NAMED:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing has been scheduled for October 19, 2023 at 2:30pm at Beaufort County Probate Court, Beaufort County Courthouse, 102 Ribaut Road, Room 100, Beaufort, South Carolina, for the purpose of determining heirs-at-law of Fannie Elizabeth Curry Glover. This action was commenced by Petitioner on August 8, 2023 at the Beaufort County Probate Court to have the Probate Court declare that Lucinda Glover and Raymond Clarence Glover, Jr. were the sole heirs-at-law of Fannie Elizabeth Curry Glover upon her death on October 17, 1990.
Any objections to the Petitioner’s right to commence this action, as the current owners of the real property that was owned by Fannie Elizabeth Curry Glover at the time of her death, or to Petitioner’s prayer for relief declaring the aforementioned persons to have been the sole heirs-at-law of Fannie Elizabeth Curry Glover must be filed with the Beaufort County Probate Court on or before October 19. 2023 or advanced in person at the scheduled hearing.
August 30
2021: Retired U.S. Army Captain Seth Keshel and attorney Lin Wood, a Beaufort County resident, are among the guest speakers at an Audit The SC 2020 Vote Rally at Olde Beaufort Golf Club.
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The City of Beaufort Police Department and Beaufort County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported bomb threat Thursday morning, Aug. 17 2023, at Beaufort High School.
The school was evacuated, swept and no threats were found. “As it is my understanding, the threat was received as a 9-1-1 call through dispatch,”
said Deputy Chief Lt. Col. Stephenie Price, the spokesperson for the City of Beaufort Police. “They said they got it from a ‘suicide hotline online.’ The call came in about 10:25 in the morning.”
According to Price, the threat indicated that there were “bombs at the school set to explode at a very short time.”
Alerts were sent out by the Beaufort Police and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s
Department via Nixle and social media. “There are no students present at the school. Expect a large law enforcement presence in the area. Information will be updated as it becomes available,” the alerts stated.
While the alerts stated there were no students present and though school was not in session, Price said there were a few students on campus for things like
cheerleading practice and registration. The building was evacuated and searched.
“Regardless of if it’s true or not,” Price said of the threat, “we treat every situation as though its real. We evacuated, swept and searched and found nothing.”
Price said authorities were nearly finished with their search when they found out there had been similar threats throughout the state and around the
nation within a day or so of this threat. Price said official believe they are likely related “because they came in the exact same way in the other jurisdictions.”
Once the Beaufort Police and Sheriff’s Office were through with their sweeps and searches, they made the school administration aware there was no bomb and informed the community via Nixle and social media.
Both the Beaufort Police
There’s an invasive hornet on the prowl in Georgia, and South Carolina officials are urging beekeepers to look out for them here, too.
A yellow-legged hornet was confirmed in Savannah earlier this month by the federal Department of Agriculture. The Georgia sighting is the first time the insect — which can have a devastating impact on bees — has been found in the United States.
The species, native to Southeast Asia, is no more harmful to humans than other hornets and has not been detected in South Carolina.
A regulatory sector of Clemson University tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry will begin monitoring Lowcountry locations through an elaborate trapping system.
The program’s coordinator Brad Carvin is urging the state’s beekeepers and the public to stay vigilant, noting that both groups are vital in minimizing potential impacts from the invasive pest.
“That’s why we are asking for public assistance with monitoring for and reporting unusual hornet activity, especially around honeybee hives,” Cavin said.
Yellow-legged hornets can be identified by their yellow legs (hence the name), but their body and head coloration can vary. Adult hornets are a little less than an inch long.
They build egg-shaped paper nests above ground and are often
A yellow-legged hornet was confirmed by the USDA to be in Savannah, Ga., earlier this month. It is the first time the insect – which can have a devastating impact on bees — has ever been found in the United States. Photo courtesy of Clemson University
in trees, Clemson said. The nests can be large and house an average of 6 000 workers. This species is often confused with a number of other native pests, like the cicada killer wasp, paper wasps, queen yellow jackets and robber flies, among other insects.
“The yellow-legged hornet is a predatory insect that has been reported to attack western honeybee colonies and has become a serious pest of beekeeping operations where it has been introduced,” said Ben Powell, who directs Clemson Cooperative Extension’s Apiary and Pollinator program.
Establishment of the pest in the United States would pose a significant threat to the already embattled beekeeping enterprises here, Powell said.
They could threaten honey pro-
The Beaufort County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling will host two free electronics recycling events for County residents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug 26, at the following locations:
Beaufort County Public Works, 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort
Items that will be accepted for recycling include personal computers, laptops, CRT monitors, LCD monitors, CRT televisions, non-CRT televisions, printers, hard drives and miscellaneous electronics (cell phones, tablets, and fax machines).
Items not accepted at this event include microwaves, vacuums, stereos, speakers, tuners, VCRs, DVDs, lamps, etc. These can be taken to the Convenience Centers for disposal and will not be unloaded at the event.
Residents are asked to remain in their vehicles during the event. Staff will unload electronics. Residential only.
If you have questions about Beaufort County recycling events, call the Solid Waste
and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office respond to threats at Beaufort High School because of the location of the school. The actual school building falls under the jurisdiction of the City of Beaufort Police, while the football stadium is the responsibility of the Sheriff’s Office.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
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duction and native pollinators. People who believe they have found a yellow-legged hornet are urged to report their finding online at https://bit.ly/3E3voHv. Clemson will work with federal officials to confirm suspected specimens and respond to active hornet colonies they locate.
This article is published through The Post And Courier News Collaborative, a partnership created to inform readers across the state.
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Lady’s Island Business & Professional Association will hold a special meeting from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31. Rob Pollard will be the guest speaker.
The topic for the meeting will be “Climate Change – An astrophysics perspective.” This will be a wine and cheese event with soft drinks and water served. All are welcome to this informative presentation. The meeting will be held at the Beaufort Realtors’ Association Headquarters at 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island.
County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department hosting Worth the Walk
Understanding that an overdose is preventable, Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department is recognizing International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day with a free event.
Worth The Walk is in honor of lives lost,
Camp Arnold, owner of Beaufort Bees, works with honeybees to safely and humanely remove them from home and other buildings in Beaufort County. Lowcountry Weekly file
By Delayna Earley
The Island News
Camp Arnold, owner of Beaufort Bees, said he is not too concerned about his bees being affected by the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet – an invasive species of hornet known to be harmful to honeybees – but that may change as they discover more information about how many are here.
Beaufort Bees is a humane honeybee removal and relocation company that also harvests honey to sell at the local farmers market, Arnold said.
Ben Powell with Clemson University contacted Camp, to let him know that a yellow-legged hornet had been located just outside of Savannah.
“They haven’t located a nest at this time,” Arnold said. “But anytime we have something that we don’t have here, it’s worrisome because apparently they do like to go after honeybees, and they are pretty effective at causing a lot of trouble for the honeybees.”
At this point though, Arnold said he has just seen a lot of people sharing the articles and information on social media, but to his knowledge, they had only
those we love currently struggling with addiction issues and those in recovery. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at Battery Creek High School.
Raising awareness is key and understanding that drugs do not discriminate. Opioid overdoses affect many right here in Beaufort County. It is time to take action for those we have lost, those we love, and those who tirelessly fight the war on drugs daily.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please visit https:// bit.ly/45GtY1a to register.
For more information about programs and services offered by Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department, visit https:// bit.ly/3YSVczx.
Closed for Labor Day holiday
City of Beaufort offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in honor of Labor Day.
Capital Waste Services will also be taking a holiday that Monday. All trash, recycling and yard debris pickups will move back a day. This means regular Monday pickups will take place on Tuesday, etc.
found one specimen of the hornet and not a whole nest.
If there is a nest though, Arnold worries about how it would be possible to contain something of that nature.
“If you find one nest there is probably another nest,” said Arnold. “You know, it is worrisome, but right now I’m not at the point of freaking out and trying to save my bees.”
He did say that this invasive species is common in Europe and has proven to be an issue for them, according to several beekeepers that he follows from overseas on Instagram.
The beekeepers that he follows on social media have traps and different methods of trying to bait, catch and kill the invasive species of hornet, but thankfully, he said, we don’t appear to be in that situation quite yet.
Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
Along with those who lost their lives on 9/11, the Exchange Club and the City Of Beaufort will honor the Firefighter, Police Officer and EMS Officer of the year at the annual Patriot Day event to be held in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on September 11. The event will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The special Guest Speaker will be Teri Maude whose husband Lt. General Timothy Maude died in the attack on the Pentagon.
“What could have torn our country apart instead united us, and this historic day will be a good time to remember that we can overcome much if we all work together” said Angel Flewelling, Americanism Chairman of The Exchange Club.
The Exchange Club is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs including youth activities, Americanism and community service.
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Shots were fired in an apparent road rage incident early Thursday evening on Trask Parkway in Sheldon.
According to Master Sgt. Danny Allen of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), a woman was headed north on U.S. 21 in the area of Horace Dawson Lane when she noticed another car driving aggressively behind her.
The car, with two occupants, drove past her, made an obscene gesture, then once in front of her, they slowed down until she was beside them.
They “pulled what she thought was a gun,” Allen said. She heard two pops, and her window was shattered.
“She wasn’t hit, but she was cut by the broken glass,” Allen said.
The woman did not have a good description of the two occupants. She believed the passenger was a male, but was unsure about the driver. She did believe both were white.
According to a BCSO email alert warning residents of an increased law enforcement presence in the area. Motorists were told to expect delays and urged to use care in driving.
According to Allen, investigators were canvassing the roadway and surroundings for evidence. The incident remains under investigation.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Open Land Trust (OLT) have announced the permanent protection of 488.33 acres, known as “Bowers Farm,” on the South Wimbee River in the St. Helena Sound in the ACE Basin.
The conservation easement was funded by the DoD and South Carolina Conservation Bank and is held in partnership between DoD and Open Land Trust.
This property lies within priority flight space for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort due to its location off the north end of MCAS Beaufort Runway 05/23 and its location within the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) noise footprint. Its protection adds to the existing conservation easements along Whitsell Road which now exceed 9,000 protected acres.
“Protecting Bowers Farm protects the Air Station’s military mission by ensuring unobstructed training for our pilots and aircrew,” said Col. Mark Bortnem, Commanding Officer of MCAS Beaufort, in a news release. “We are pleased to add to the protected corridor of land in the ACE Basin and showcase the mu-
The Department of Defense (DoD), and the Open Land Trust (OLT) have announced the permanent protection of 488.33 acres known as “Bowers Farm” on the South Wimbee River in the St. Helena Sound in the ACE Basin. This map shows the full scope of conservation in the area. Map courtesy of Caylor Romines/Open Land Trust
tual, multiple benefits by protecting not just our military mission, but natural resources and working lands in our Lowcountry Sentinel Landscape.”
Funding came from competitive grant programs from the Department’s Readiness and Environmental Protection initiative (REPI) program, the South Carolina Conservation Bank, and bargain-sale land
From staff reports
If you didn’t get out to see Barbie or Oppenheimer in the theaters earlier this month, Sunday might be the time.
The Cinema Foundation announced Monday that the second annual National Cinema Day will be held Sunday, Aug. 27. At
more than 3 000 theaters nationwide – including chains AMC, Cinemark and Regal – movie tickets for all showtimes will be just $4. There will be discounts on concessions, as well.
Cinemark Bluffton is the closest participating location to Beaufort.
Last year’s inaugural National Cinema Day was a blockbuster hit. Tickets were $3, and more than eight million people bought tickets on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. According to the National Association of Theater Owners, the average ticket price in 2022 was $10 53
donation by the landowner family. REPI funds protect mission critical interests of MCAS Beaufort and have helped protect several other properties in Beaufort County and are frequently leveraged with state, local and private funds.
Raleigh West, Executive Director of the S.C. Conservation Bank commends the partnership. “Protecting Bowers Farm solidifies the
conservation corridor north of the MCAS,” West said.
“Not only will that benefit water quality and wildlife habitat along the Coosaw River, but it will also help buffer the DoD facilities against encroachment from incompatible uses. I appreciate the innovative use of conservation to achieve multi faceted benefits for both ecological and national defense purposes.”
The conservation easement significantly reduces housing density and incompatible development on the property, while protecting the public’s scenic enjoyment from Whitsell Road and the Wimbee River. The conservation easement also protects wildlife habitat, scenic forested road frontage and water quality, as well as allow for marsh migration over time. It will allow for continued use of the property as a family recreational tract, a haven for siblings and grandchildren to fish and enjoy the outdoors.
One common dock exists, and all future docks are restricted by proposed easement terms such that the one mile of Wimbee River frontage is protected forever from future development.
“OLT is proud to partner with DoD and Conservation Bank and the Bowers family to protect properties and landscapes like this one,” said Kristin Williams, Executive Director of the Open Land Trust. “Our natural and local communities can thrive when we all work together to improve water quality, improve military readiness and permanently protect family lands like Bowers Farm.”
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Tickets are on sale now for Historic Beaufort Foundation’s popular Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens, set for Oct. 21-22
“The Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens is the best time to experience Beaufort's extraordinary setting and architecture as gracious property owners open their private homes and exquisite gardens to public view.”
Historic Beaufort Foundation Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins said in a news release. “To witness the interiors of these houses and to walk their gardens is truly magical.”
Tickets are available online at https://historicbeaufort.org/. Organizers encourage early ticket purchases because these tours typically sell out, attracting visitors from across the country.
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You may not pass a bus that is traveling in your same direction that is stopped and picking up students with the sign engaged to protect the students who are getting onto and off the bus.
As for bus drivers, Brud-
er said that the bus driver numbers this year are better than they were last year, and they have hired seven new drivers for the start of the year.
“We have enough drivers to cover all of our routes, but we still have some covering double routes and could use more drivers so that our operations can function smoothly and effectively,” said Bruder.
During the last two years the pay rate for bus drivers in Beaufort County has gone up as well, Bruder said.
Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
The Saturday tour will lead visitors through an historic and architectural timeline dating from the 19th century and into the economic recovery of the early 20th Century. Saturday highlights include the George Moss Stoney House, built ca. 1823 and remodeled in the 1840s; the Berners Barnwell Sams House, No. 1, ca. 1810; the Joseph Hazel House, ca. 1815-1820; and First African Baptist Church, ca. 1861
Another highlight is the John Mark Verdier House, which underwent a comprehensive exterior renovation in 2021 followed by a rare restoration in 2023 of the Federal Period door surrounding and entrance.
Tickets for Saturday’s
tour are $65 for HBF members and $75 for non-members. The tour is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 21
Sunday’s tour and Southern brunch will showcase Pick Pocket Plantation, a 15-acre farmstead and former plantation nestled among pecan trees and mature live oaks less than half a mile from one of Beaufort’s busiest intersections.
This property, which was the center of one of the Lowcountry's earliest truck farming properties, includes the impressive ca. 1905 farmhouse with wraparound piazzas, a barn and packing shed now transformed for use as an event venue that maintains the property’s rich agricultural character and history. Join us for a rare glimpse at this
important phase of Beaufort’s early 20th century economy and way of life.
Tickets to the Sunday event are $130 for members and $150 for non-members of HBF. The Sunday brunch and tour are from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All sales are final and the tours will be held rain or shine.
Historic Beaufort Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education foundation created to preserve, protect, and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural, and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County, S.C. For more information on the entity's mission and history, please visit historicbeaufort. org and follow them on social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
From staff reports
A ruptured water line on Robert Smalls Parkway near W.K. Alston Drive in Beaufort created some havoc early this week.
On Monday, Aug. 21, shortly before 5:30 p.m., construction crews working in the area struck a 20-inch main water line under the roadway. The water washed out the far right lane heading toward the Broad River Bridge.
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) responded to access
the situation, as well as the damage. The road was shut down between W K Alston Drive and Goethe Hill Road.
By 6 a.m., the two eastbound lanes of Robert Smalls Parkway (heading into Beaufort) were open to traffic. The two westbound lanes (heading toward Bluffton) were reduced to one lane with traffic being detoured via the median as well.
Motorists were urged to use caution and expect delays until repairs were complete.
On Monday, Aug. 21, shortly before 5:30 p.m., construction crews struck a 20-inch main water line under Robert Smalls Parkway near W.K. Alston Drive
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Volunteers are needed to help build an oyster reef in the Port Royal Sound.
The Open Land Trust (OLT), the Coastal Conservation League (CCL) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) are joining forces to build a reef to increase oyster habitat in the Port Royal Sound and help protect Parris Island from climate impacts. Photo courtesy of the Coastal Conservation League
Join the Open Land Trust (OLT), the Coastal Conservation League (CCL) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR) oyster team from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, to build a reef to increase oyster habitat in the Port Royal Sound and help protect Parris Island from climate impacts. With support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Coastal Resilience Fund, this oyster reef build is part of a larger goal to
restore approximately 3 1 acres of shoreline, creating a shield for 390 acres against environmental challenges. The CCL will take a boat to the site location, so due to space limitations, this event is capped at 20 volunteers.
While oyster reef builds are a blast, they are very labor intensive. Volunteers should be capable of and enjoy working in soft pluff mud while lifting and passing up to 40-pound wire cages of oyster shell. Register at https://bit.ly/3KSNIqm. Volunteers are asked to anticipate getting muddy, wet, and
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Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended a fugitive after a brief search Tuesday morning in Seabrook.
being in the sun. Volunteers should meet at the Parris Island Boat Ramp at 21 Marina Blvd., in Beaufort. Volunteers should wear/bring: Closed-toe shoes. Rainboots/ muck boots are recommended. If you don’t have boots, old sneakers will work. No sandals. Clothes you don’t mind getting muddy or stained. Hat.
Sunscreen. Reusable water bottle — there will be a water cooler to refill. We recommend leaving a set of clean clothes in your car to change into after the build.
DelaneyAt 11:55 a.m., deputies apprehended 30-year-old Quinton Delaney, who had several outstanding General Sessions bench warrants, after encountering him in the area of Young Circle and Stuart Point Road in Seabrook.
“Deputies spotted him in a vehicle with someone else and he took off,” Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Maj. Angela Viens said.
An advisory on social media warned of a “heavy law enforcement presence in the area as the search continues” before Delaney was apprehended.
The bench warrants were issued for Delaney in May over his failure to appear for three previous charges – a 2019 charge for Unlawful Carry Of A Pistol and two 2020 charges of Discharging a Firearm In A Dwelling.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
From staff reports Achy knees or hips slowing you down? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, the most common type of joint problem in older adults. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and a loss of ability.
“Many people start noticing joint pain in their 40s, but it’s not necessarily enough to slow them down,” Beaufort Memorial Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Care Coordinator Andrea Sadler said. “But by the time they reach their 50s and 60s, the pain is often bad enough to seek medical attention.”
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dated August 3, 2023, and addressed to Beaufort County Attorney Brittany Ward.
Per the letter, Greenway received a Notice of Re moval and Termination for Cause via certified mail the day before, on August 2, which stated that he was terminated immediately for “failing, refusing, and neglecting the proper per formance” of his duties as Beaufort County adminis trator.
In the letter, Greenway disagreed with the reasons of his termination and re quested a public hearing as outlined in Section 4-9-620 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Per the code, Greenway had five days to file a written request for a public hearing with council and a hearing will be held at a council meeting “not earlier than twenty days nor later than thirty days” after he filed his request.
The code also states that his removal is stayed “pending the decision at the public hearing,” meaning that Greenway is still being paid his salary until the date of his hearing.
If joint pain is keeping you from doing the things you enjoy, join Sadler for a free joint pain class to learn about available solutions. The hour-long class, “Solving Hip and Knee Pain,” will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Beaufort Memorial Port Royal Medical Pavilion, 1680 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Sadler will discuss symptoms of joint-related problems and will provide information about treatments
to relieve or resolve pain that can be personalized for specific needs, including in-home exercises, medical management and physical therapy. She will also explain available surgical options, including robot-assisted joint replacement and outpatient surgery, as well as what can be expected in terms of recovery.
There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers.
The seminar is free, but registration is required as space is limited. To learn more or make a reservation visit BeaufortMemorial.org/ SolvingJointPain.
Beaufort Memorial Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Care Coordinator Andrea Sadler will discuss symptoms of joint-related problems and will provide information about treatments to relieve or resolve pain that can be personalized for specific needs. Photo courtesy of Beaufort Memorial Hospital
ministrative leave with pay on July 24, during a Special Called County Council meeting.
During this meeting, Council also passed four motions calling for a review of all 2023 contracts, 2023 purchases, a review of the procurement codes and an audit of the P-Card system.
The P-Card is a charge card that enables authorized S.C. employees to make work purchases, according to the S.C. Division of Procurement Services website.
Greenway is also the subject of a criminal investigation regarding a complaint for misconduct in office that was filed against him on May, 11, 2023, with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
of any alleged crimes.
Lisa Lynch, who is the former Director of Wellness for Beaufort County and was hired by Greenway in April 2023, released a statement through her lawyer on July 26, alleging that she was terminated by Deputy County Administrator Whitney Richland the day after Greenway was put on administrative leave “for pretextual reasons,” but Lynch alleges that it was in retaliation because she agreed to work with law enforcement as a witness to some of Greenway’s suspected criminal activity.
significant other and ran into Greenway.
After this party, according to Lynch, Greenway became agitated and began to harass her through email and threats of financial harm “carried out by his underlings.”
“The Deputy County Administrator [Whitney Richland] whom I was placed under started to apply incredible stress and work pressure, took away my accommodations of a flexible work schedule and demanded an inordinate amount of work in an effort to force my resignation,” Lynch said in her statement.
It has been almost one month since Eric Greenway was fired from his job as Beaufort County administrator. On July 28, during a Special Called County Council meeting, Beaufort County Council members exited their executive session and announced that they had voted to terminate Greenway’s contract. “We have voted to termi-
advised by our legal counsel we cannot talk about it yet. We will talk about it when we are told we can.”
Per his employment agreement that he signed in June 2021, if he had been fired without cause, he would have received a severance payout of $210 000 which is equal to one year of salary.
His termination came after he was placed on ad-
This investigation was made public on July 3, and at that time Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner and 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone determined that the complaint would be investigated by the Public Integrity Unity, which is a team of prosecutors and investigators from the 1st and 14th Circuit solicitors’ offices.
The incident report states that the alleged offenses took place between 8 a.m. on January 9, 2023, and 4 p.m. on May 11, 2023, but there are no specific complaints listed and no details
Lynch, who also spoke before County Council at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Aug. 14, alleged that she had been pursued romantically by Greenway before and after he hired her until about two weeks following her first day in her role with Beaufort County when she attended a party with her
Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/ The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at delayna. theislandnews@gmail.com.
Letters stating that sufficient facts were found to support opening investigations into the complaints made to the S.C. Ethics Commission about Eric Greenway, Whitney Richland and Shannon Loper.
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Loper alleges that she used Beaufort County Public Works property — a Bobcat type vehicle and possibly an excavator — to make improvements upon her personal property in Bluffton in 2021
“She appeared to be trying to regrade her property and lay fresh dirt and gravel,” the complainant said. “Her neighbors noticed it and took photos and video and brought it to the attention of [Beaufort] County Council at the time as well as Greenway. It was reportedly swept under the rug.” Greenway’s contract with
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A shooting Saturday morning at Spanish Trace Apartments left one victim hospitalized, according to the Beaufort Police Department.
According to Deputy Chief Lt. Col Stephenie Price, the department spokesperson, officers were called to a reported shoot-
ing at 8:19 a.m., Saturday, Aug, 19, at the Spanish Trace Apartments at 2400 Southside Blvd.
“Two folks were arguing over property,” Price said. The argument escalated, and one party shot another.”
According to Price this was not a domestic incident – the two individuals simply lived together. She
had no update on the victim, simply that the person was shot a single time and was taken to the hospital.
The shooter did not flee the scene and was present when police arrived, but no arrest has been made and no charges filed, as of yet.
Though the Beaufort Police’s social media update on the incident at 3:31 p.m., Saturday stated, “The scene
is clear and a person of interest is in custody,” Price said, in fact, there is no one in custody.
“I want to emphasize that there is no threat to the public,” Price said, adding the investigation is ongoing.
Mike McCombs is the Editor of The Island News and can be reached at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.
Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter recently won the Alumnae Chapter of Excellence Award. The honor was awarded at the KD Biennial National Convention in June held in Washington D.C. Low Country Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter was one of only 16 chapters presented with this prestigious honor. It’s the Chapter’s fifth Excellence Award received since they started in 2009. The Chapter was also a finalist for Outstanding Alumnae Chapter and the recipient of several honorable mention awards. There are about 225 active Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapters across the country. The Low Country KD Alumnae Chapter is a diverse group of community-minded women who live in Jasper and Beaufort Counties. Submitted photo
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Beaufort County was terminated with cause on July 28
Sources have told The Island News that Richland was seen packing up her office on August 9, 2023, but as of Tuesday afternoon Beaufort County has neither officially confirmed nor denied whether Richland still works for them.
Attempts to reach Greenway, Richland and Loper for comment have been unsuccessful.
Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
A National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 18 300 visitors to Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in 2022 spent $1 2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 15 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $1 4 million.
“Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 300 million visitors every year,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said in a news release. “The impact of tourism to national parks is undeniable: bringing jobs and revenue to communities in every state in the country and making national parks an essential driver to the national economy.”
“The 2022 NPS Visitor Spending Effects Report marks the first time that Reconstruction Era National Historical Park has been included in this national study on visitor spending,” Chief of Interpretation Chris Barr said. “While the park’s visitors are a critical component of the local economy, we’re honored that through this park, visitors are able to experience Lowcountry culture and learn about the local community’s successes and challenges during and after the Civil War.”
The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists at the National Park Service.
The report shows $23 9 billion of direct spending by nearly 312 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This
National Parks are a vital part of our nation's economy, helping to drive a vibrant tourism & outdoor recreation industry. In 2022, 312 million visitors spent $20.5 billion in communities within 60 miles of a park and helped to support 322,000 jobs.
spending supported 378 400 jobs nationally; 314,600 of those jobs are found in these gateway communities. The cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy was $50 3 billion.
As for the economics of visitor spending, the lodging sector had the highest direct effects, with $9 billion in economic output nationally. The restaurants sector was had the second greatest effects, with $4 6 billion in economic output nationally.
Report authors also produce an interactive tool that enables users to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added, and output effects by sector for national, state and
local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available at the NPS Social Science Program webpage at https://bit.ly/3LfcdhZ.
To learn more about national parks in state name and how the National Park Service works with state name communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/SOUTHCAROLINA.
For more information about Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, visit www.nps.gov/reer or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS.
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The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has won the prestigious 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for International Education from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
USCB won the 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for International Education from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) for its initiative, "Global Reach: International Competencies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort." Most recently, a group of USCB Public Health and Biology students completed a study abroad summer school program in Poland at the Poznan University of Medical Sciences. Photo courtesy of USCB.
This recognition celebrates USCB's initiative, "Global Reach: International Competencies at the University of South Carolina Beaufort," for its exceptional outcomes and potential as a model for academic institutions worldwide.
USCB won this award for its commitment to fostering global awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and in-
Nearly 30 new health care workers are heading into medical and health facilities across the Lowcountry and beyond, thanks to the Technical College of the Lowcountry.
TCL recently honored 29 graduates from its massage therapy, nursing and radiologic technology programs at its summer pinning ceremonies held at the Beaufort Mather Campus.
“We are so proud of these graduates for their dedication to the health sciences as well as their commitment to excellence,” Health Sciences Dean Dr. Joey Swearingen said in a news release. “Our programs are rigorous and produce extremely qualified and successful graduates, giving them confidence to walk proudly into the field.”
Students experience on-campus learning using high-tech simulation equipment and receive intense additional hands-on practice at clinical sites located throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. In fact, upon successful completion of their licensing exams, most students go right to work here in the Lowcountry.
The Associate Degree in Nursing graduates are Jill Compton, Kelsey Cubbedge, Lindsey Fine, Ashley Holt, Sharri Hurst, Jillian Teeter, Shaina Thibault and Jordyn Trull.
The Practical Nursing graduates are Kahla Fry, Abimbola Osuolale, Gabriella Smith and Briannah Stokes.
The Massage Therapy Certificate graduates are Kianna Britton, Natalie Clark, Ni’Asia Grant, Cymone Jenkins, Claudia Lopez Morales, Kate Mock, Kaylin Norris and Adrienne Osborn
The Radiologic Technology graduates are Haley Budzynski, Micahla Fetters, Joshua Goodpaster, Adrian Kennett, Ana Massa, Erica Orr, Sarah Silvas, Chasmere Washington and Sheree White
Polaris Tech delays school start to Aug. 28
Final work on Polaris Tech’s elementary wing will take longer than expected and the school’s Board of Trustees approved delaying the start of all classes by one week, until Aug. 28
ternational competencies.
Chancellor Al M. Panu expressed gratitude, stating, "We are honored to receive the 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for International Education. This recognition reflects our dedication to promoting excellence, innovation, and global citizenship in higher education." The initiative, led by Babet Villena-Alvarez, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the
university’s International Programs Committee, has infused USCB's campuses.
Operating across Bluffton, Beaufort, and Hilton Head Island, the Global Reach initiative offers a diverse range of programs, partnerships, and resources. These include immersive language courses, international collaborations, studyabroad opportunities, and cross-cultural activities that cultivate an environment of international engagement.
USCB's leadership will formally receive the AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award at the 2023 Annual Conference in Chicago, scheduled for November 4 through 7
The new facility for grades K-4, on the same school property on Grays Highway, is expected to be ready for occupancy within a few weeks, said Kim Statler, Executive Director at Polaris Tech. About 550 students are enrolled at the public charter school in grades K-12 for the coming school year.
“This calendar change was something we were preparing for all along, because we had some weather delays and delivery issues with building materials,” Statler said. “I know our school family will pull together and have a strong opening week at the end of the month, and then we’ll celebrate when our new facility is completely ready.”
Polaris Tech is a state-approved charter school serving K-12 students from Jasper County and across the Lowcountry. It is a free school (no tuition), that focuses on preparing young people for successful work and college. The school was scheduled to start Aug. 21
The calendar change required approval from the Polaris Tech Board of Directors. Pushing back the start date means any missed days will have to be made up either during the school year or at the end of the school calendar.
“We will keep our families updated regularly about these changes, and we’ll also be posting on our website and social media,” Statler said.
She updated the Polaris Tech board Monday afternoon with her recommended solutions, which the board supported.
More than 260 students have been accepted into the College of Charleston Honors College for the Fall 2023 school year, including four from Beaufort.
The following are area students attending the College of Charleston Honors College this fall:
Emily Bennett (29902) is a graduate of Beaufort High School; Tyler Mcguire (29902) is a graduate of Beaufort High School; Shelby Saunders (29903) is a graduate of Midland Valley High School; and Charlotte Vyge (29907) is a graduate of Beaufort High School.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has announced the upcoming accreditation visit from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for its Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The BSN program's current CCNE accreditation is set for renewal on June 30, 2024. As part of the re-accreditation process, USCB will host an on-site program evaluation from October 23 to 25, 2023 CCNE invites program constituents and interested parties to contribute third-party comments on the program's eligibility for accreditation. USCB welcomes local stakeholders and others to provide valuable feedback directly to CCNE regarding the merits of the BSN program. Written third-party comments are accepted by CCNE until October 2 2023 Please note that CCNE shares these comments with the evaluation team ahead of the visit, but they remain confidential during the review process. The evaluation team considers third-party comments aligned with accreditation standards to ensure a comprehensive and unbiased assessment.
All third-party comments must comply with CCNE's policy on Conduct of Business in English, including the author's signature. Feedback can be directed by email to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation. org or by mail to Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Attn: Third-Party Comments, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001
More than 10 500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3 5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3 5 at UMGC.
Students from the Beaufort area on the Dean’s List include Adam Bowers (29906), Kelley Cook (29906), Jason Hill (29905), Ariana Hudzinski (29906), Gabriel Morales-Salas (29906), Morgan Shattuck (29906) and Destri Stemme (29906).
FWDG, the Lowcountry furniture and mattress store, recently held its 2nd Annual reStock My Classroom Shopping Spree giveaway. The giveaway helped six teachers throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties and is part of FWDG's ongoing effort to support education and give back to the community.
The donated school supplies included requested items from teachers that will be used to help more than 700 students. The winning teachers come from six different schools including River Ridge Academy, Okatie Elementary, Bluffton Elementary, Hilton Head Elementary School for the Creative Arts, Lady's Island Middle School, and Hilton Head Middle. The contribution from FWDG helped alleviate some of the financial burdens that educators often face when preparing for the school year.
Compared to last year’s giveaway, the store covered $500, up from $250, of supplies for each teacher for a total donation of $3 000. Also, teachers had the option to select items that they alone would be responsible for purchasing such as sports equipment, toys, books, office supplies, etc.
Photos of all winning teachers can be found on Facebook, @FWDGBeaufort, and on Instagram, @FWDGBeaufortSC.
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People with irregular sleep patterns, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each night, may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule.
A study, published in the journal Hypertension (March 2023), found people who slept in on the weekends or varied the times they went to sleep and woke up throughout the week were substantially more likely to have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, than those with more consistent sleep routines. This indicates that people may need to consider not only how long they sleep, but also recognize the importance of keeping a regular sleep schedule for optimal cardiovascular health.
The American Heart Association recommends adults get seven to nine hours of nightly sleep to promote optimal heart and
brain health. The recommendation is based on prior research that found people who get less than six hours of sleep per night on average face a much higher risk for high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Likewise, those who get too much sleep—more than an average nine hours per night—face higher risks for high blood pressure, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and death.
The study defined high blood pressure as a systolic (top number) reading of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic (bottom number) reading of 90 mmHg or above. (The AHA and American College of Cardiology define high blood pressure as a systolic pressure of 130 or higher or a diastolic pressure of 80 or higher that stays high over time.)
The researchers used a device placed under the mattress to measure sleep timing (when people went
to sleep and woke up) and duration. They found people whose bedtimes varied by 90 minutes or more faced 92% increased odds for high blood pressure, compared to those who stuck to
a regular bedtime. But even those whose bedtimes varied by slightly more than 30 minutes from night to night were 32% more likely to have high blood pressure.
Sleeping late also was as-
sociated with higher odds of high blood pressure, but less so than not getting to bed on time. Waking up 43 minutes later was associated with a 9% increase.
As prior studies have
found, the new analysis also showed a link between hypertension and getting too little or too much sleep. People who got less than seven or more than nine hours of sleep were 20%-30% more likely to have high blood pressure. People whose sleep duration varied by two hours or more from night to night were 85% more likely to have hypertension than those with less than an hour's difference in the amount of sleep they got each night.
While work schedules and other commitments can sometimes make it hard to keep regular sleep times, the findings confirm the need for people to try to be as mindful as possible about sleep. Do the best you can to get consistency.
Source: Adapted from an article By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News, https://www. heart.org/en/news/2023/03/28/ irregular-sleep-schedule-linked-tohigh-blood-pressure
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living.
Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need.
In the U.S., 17 people die every day while waiting for an organ transplant.
Nearly 60% of people on transplant waiting lists come from minority communities, while about 30% of donors are people of color.
"Blood types and certain HLA, or antibodies, tend to correlate with various ethnic groups," says Dr. Mao. "So, it is not directly related to a particular minority group; however, organs will end up with someone of a similar background because the better matched an organ is, the more longevity that organ has."
Bumps, bruises, sprains and strains are just some of the minor injuries a young athlete could suffer when playing a sport.
But how can a parent tell if their child’s injury is more serious?
Anytime a child is complaining of pain, that complaint needs to be taken seriously. So, if something is not responding to conservative management within a day or two days, I would have no hesitation to bring your child in to be seen for a formal evaluation by your medical provider,” said Michael Dakkak, MD, sports medicine physician for Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Dakkak said when it comes to an injury like a sprain, it may be worse than a parent thinks.
represents
provider
In fact, children are more likely to have a fracture than a sprain. That’s because their ligaments are stronger than their bones.
Concussions are also tricky to detect since symptoms are wide ranging.
For example, they can include dizziness, fogginess, headaches, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, and changes in behavior.
Dr. Dakkak said if you sus-
pect your child has a concussion, you should take them in for a medical evaluation.
However, if it’s clear your child has a minor injury, like some swelling or bruising, then it’s okay to treat at home.
In terms of treatment at home, we always want to remember the pneumonic ‘PRICE’. Protect the area, rest the area, ice the area, compress the area and elevate the area,” he explained.
Dr. Dakkak said sometimes kids may not want to admit how much pain they’re in, so it’s up to parents to be vigilant.
If they’re making faces or grimacing when you’re examining the area, chances are they’re more hurt than they’re letting on.
Higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are present in minority communities, contributing to more organ failures.
"The more people we can help the sooner through transplant, the better," says Dr. Mao.
She says living donors do not experience a change in their quality of life after surgery, but a recipient's life can change for the better almost immediately.
"If somebody is approved to be a living donor, we expect they will live a full and normal life following their donation process," says Dr. Mao.
In most states, signing up to be a donor after death can be done online or when registering for a driver's license or identification card. For a living donation, contact the recipient's care team or a transplant center for more information.
Source: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-why-diverse-organ-donorsare-needed/
By Judith Treadway, MD
Most of us will experience the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives. And most of us will suffer from extreme sadness and stress upon losing a loved one. But how do we know the difference between grief and depression? When is it important to seek professional help?
Grief is often described according to its stages, which include disbelief, panic, guilt, anger, and so on. These stages may occur all together or in any sequence. Some people experience blocked grief, in which denial helps them cope but prolongs the process. Some people "see" or "hear" the loved one and, in the mourning person, this is generally not considered pathological.
So how does one distinguish between a normal
grief reaction and an illness like major depression that may follow loss? A grieving person who is having suicidal thoughts merits evaluation. In addition, weight loss, extreme feelings of guilt, slowed movements or speech, or extreme disinterest in normal activities months after the loss certainly should be considered as warning signs for major depression.
Major depression can occur at any time in life-with
or without loss. It is a clinical illness thought to be due to chemical imbalances in the brain, perhaps caused by extreme stressors. Recovery from major depression is typical and is treated by counseling and/or medication. Spiritual and family supports are also very important. If you or someone you know is showing signs of any of these symptoms and you think may be suffering from depression, it is important to get help.
Sometimes people get a permanent tattoo then later decide they no longer want it. Life situations change or maybe the tattoo just didn’t come out as hoped. Removing a tattoo isn’t as easy as it might seem. It can be painful, and risks include possible scarring and infection. When done by a trained health care professional, laser tattoo removal can be safe and effective. Want to remove a tattoo? Talk with a health care professional about the laser procedure, expectations, benefits, and risks.
While state and local authorities oversee the practice of tattooing, the inks and pigments used in tattoos are subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration oversight as cosmetics. The FDA takes action to protect consumers when safety issues arise related to the inks.
At the other end of the tattoo process, the FDA also regulates laser devices used to remove tattoos. The FDA has cleared for marketing several types of lasers for tattoo lightening or removal. The lasers are cleared for use by, or under the supervision of, a health care professional. Laser tattoo removal requires using the correct type of laser, understanding the reaction of tissue to laser, and knowing how to treat the area after the procedure.
Laser Tattoo Removal. Tattoos that are applied with a needle are meant to be permanent.
Artists create tattoos by using an electrically powered machine that moves a needle up and down to inject ink into the skin, penetrating the epidermis, or outer layer, and depositing a drop of ink into the dermis, the second layer of skin. The cells of the dermis are
more stable compared with those of the epidermis, so the ink will mostly stay in place for a person’s lifetime.
Permanent makeup also is a type of tattoo that is applied to look like eyebrows or eyeliner or lip liner, for example.
Laser tattoo removal is the most common method health care professionals use to remove or lighten tattoos. The laser light energy shatters the tattoo ink into small particles, which the body’s immune system clears over time.
The type of laser used to remove a tattoo depends on the tattoo’s colors. Because different colors of ink absorb different wavelengths of light, multi-colored tattoos may require the use of multiple lasers.
Colors such as green, red, and yellow are the hardest colors to remove, while dark blue and black are the easiest. Flesh-colored tattoos, white ink, and permanent makeup are particularly tricky, because the pigment in these colors can oxidize (turn black) when treated by laser. Oxidized pigment is no longer treatable by laser.
Laser tattoo removal requires multiple treatments with a few weeks in between procedures to give the skin time to heal. The length and number of treatments depends on several factors, including the size of the tattoo and the colors used. Complete removal of the tattoo can take many treatments, and in some cases may not be possible.
Pain and Side Effects of Laser Tattoo Removal.
Does tattoo removal hurt? Laser tattoo removal is like snapping a thin rubber band against the skin. If it is painful, a small amount of numbing cream can be applied to the skin before the procedure.
Laser tattoo removal can leave behind skin that is lighter than the skin around it. Other risks include possible scarring, infection, pinpoint bleeding, redness, or soreness, none of which should last for long.
Other Methods of Tattoo Removal.
Besides laser, there are other, less commonly used ways to lighten tattoos. They include:
• Dermabrasion (“sanding” away the top layer of skin using a motorized wire brush or abrader).
• Ablative (non-tattoo) lasers that burn off the entire top layer of skin.
• Surgical removal of the tattooed skin.
Technically, these methods do not remove the pigment. Instead, they wound the skin above and around the pigment to stimulate an immune response that may lighten the pigment as the skin heals. The results are highly variable. At best, the pigment may be lightened, but there is greater potential for scarring and undesirable cosmetic effects. In general, the use of these methods is not optimal and less common for these reasons.
A Note About Creams: The FDA has not approved tattoo removal ointments and creams or do-it-yourself tattoo removal kits. The ingredients in these creams may include retinol, bleaching creams, and peeling agents that superficially exfoliate the skin, but they cannot reach tattoo pigment that is in the deeper dermis. These products may cause skin rashes, burns, or scars.
Reporting Problems with Tattoos and Tattoo Removal.
If you have had an adverse (negative) reaction from tattoos, or problems with tattoo removal, you can voluntarily report them to MedWatch, the FDA’s safety information and adverse event reporting program.
Source: https://www.fda.gov/ consumers/consumer-updates/ think-you-ink-tattoo-safety
Nikki Newman, PA-C, an experienced board-certified physician assistant, has joined Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Primary Care. She brings more than a dozen years of experience in urgent and primary care to the practice. Newman has been on the Beaufort Memorial medical staff since June 2021, treating patients at Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Health. Prior to joining BMH, she worked as a physician assistant in urgent care clinics in Georgia and South Carolina.
In May, Newman received Beaufort Memorial’s Provider of the Year “Bemmy Award,” an honor bestowed by the hospital for exemplary performance and adherence to its foundational values.
The Albany, Wisconsin, native holds a Master of Medical Science with a physician assistant specialty from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Myers, Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in biology from University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
The trio of Lowco high school football teams who began the season ranked in the top 10 in the state in their respective classifications are still there, but Week Zero
brought some shuffling of the decks.
Defending Class 3A champion Beaufort High tumbled from No. 2 to No. 7 in this week’s S.C. Prep Football Media Poll released Monday after the Eagles dropped their opener 29-10 at Cane Bay (5A Receiv-
Hillcrest RV W 55-9 at Laurens
10 Spartanburg 8 L 14-16 vs. South Pointe
RV Dorman 10 L 21-34 at Greenville
RV River Bluff NR W 47-13 at Lugoff-Elgin
RV Cane Bay NR W 29-10 vs. Beaufort
RV JL Mann RV W 49-0 at Eastside
RV White Knoll NR W 49-0 at Orangeburg-Wilkinson
RV Carolina Forest NR W 49-20 at West Brunswick (NC)
RV Nation Ford NR W 29-28 at Indian Land Blythewood RV L 21-32 vs. Ridge View
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1 Greenville (11) 2 W 34-21 vs. Dorman
2 South Florence (3) 3 W 54-14 vs. Goose Creek
3 Northwestern (4) 1 L 35-42 at Providence Day (NC)
4 South Pointe (2) 4 W 16-14 at Spartanburg
5 Hartsville (1) 5 W 55-7 vs. Conway
6 James Island 7 W 25-7 at Stratford
7 Westside 9 Idle
8 Catawba Ridge 8 W 35-14 vs. Fort Mill
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Whale Branch (0-0) at North Charleston (1-0)
7 p.m. Thursday
After watching most of the state get started during Week “Zero,” the Warriors get their chance to hit someone in a different color shirt Thursday night with a trip to North Charleston. The Cougars clobbered Military Magnet, 33-6, last week, taking advantage of three takeaways, so Whale Branch will need sophomore quarterback Jermon Bowers to take care of the ball and let playmakers Darrell Cummings and KJ Chisholm take advantage of mismatches. The Warriors beat the Cougars, 19-8, last season in Seabrook, and their defense led by Bradford Thompson, Alonzo Allen, and Dayaun Brown, among others, should be the difference again. — Warriors by 14
Fort Dorchester (0-0) at Beaufort (0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
It doesn’t get any easier for the defending champs, who welcome the fifth-ranked team in Class 5A for opening night at home. Perhaps the pregame jersey retirement cer-
ing Votes), and it won’t get any easier with Class 5A No. 5 Fort Dorchester visiting Lady’s Island on Friday.
Hampton County dropped two spots to No. 9 in Class 2A despite a 10-0 win at Colleton County on Friday. The Hurricanes
travel to Allendale-Fairfax this week. Whale Branch was the only Lowco team to move up in the rankings, and the Warriors don’t even start their season until Thursday at North Charleston, but they still climbed from No. 10 to No. 7 in Class 1A.
emony for Ron “Ghost” Parker at 7 p.m. will bring the crowd out early and give the Eagles a boost at home as they look at avenge a season-opening 21-6 loss at Fort Dorchester a year ago. Beaufort had to go to the air often in last week’s 29-10 loss at Cane Bay and had mixed results, but the Eagles have enough weapons to spread things out and let Samari Bonds take what the defense is giving. It will just take time for him to find a rhythm with his receivers, and the game doesn’t slow down until next week. — Fort D by 7
Ridgeland (1-0) at Battery Creek (0-1)
7:30 p.m. Friday
After being humbled at home by Hilton Head Island High on Friday, the Dolphins need a win on their home turf this week, but they’ll have to contend with a confident Jaguars team that has already matched last season’s win total. Battery Creek’s hardnosed defensive front did a good job of containing running back Troy Timko last week but couldn’t stop Seahawks quarterback Jackson Bibee, who threw three touchdown passes. The secondary will have to be more
sound against a Ridgeland team with a dynamic quarterback in Maurice Brown and a cadre of weapons, though the Jags’ prefer to keep it on the ground and had three players — Brown, Wenson Smith, and Xavier Plowdeniz — surpass 125 yards rushing in a 27-12 win over St. John’s. Dolphins quarterback Chase Olsen had a tough debut as the starter against a stout Seahawks defense but is eager to get back on the field and lead a Creek offense with plenty of big-play potential alongside Damien Freeman. Most turnovers loses. — Jags by 2
Hilton Head Prep (0-1) at Beaufort Academy (2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
After winning two slugfests against teams from larger classifications, BA should find itself on the right side of a mismatch this week against a Hilton Head Prep team seeking its first win since 2021 and coming off a 50-7 home loss to Bethesda Academy. The Blazers averaged more than eight yards per carry against the Dolphins, and BA’s ground game is a force. Devonte Green and Jaxen Porter should be able to rack up big numbers on the ground in the first half
and wear down a Hilton Head Prep team that stayed in the game for a half last week before a lack of depth became too much to overcome. The Eagles’ physicality will wear down a thin Dolphins roster. — BA by 35 John Paul II (1-0) at Bethesda Academy (1-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
The Golden Warriors are riding high after beating rival Thomas Heyward for the first time in seven tries in coach Shayne Milligan’s debut, and they have a chance to come back from Savannah on Friday with another first — a 2-0 start. The Blazers have a veteran quarterback in Triston Randall, who got off to a strong start last week against Hilton Head Prep, but JPII will have the best quarterback — and player — on the field in Christian Tilton. The job JPII did to contain Tony O’Banner last week bodes well for limiting the damage from Bethesda running back Noah Jenkins, and the Golden Warriors’ secondary should be able to limit the big plays the Blazers feasted on last week. It would help if Tilton’s hand heals enough for him to be an effective passer, but it might not matter. — JPII by 6
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Christian Tilton rushed for 247 yards and all four JPII touchdowns at home on Friday night, Aug. 18, including an 80-yard run for the goahead score in the Golden Warriors’ first win over the Rebels, 28-21, in seven tries.
Tilton injured his throwing hand early in the game and started 2-for-6 passing for 27 yards before deciding to do it all with his legs, outdueling THA star Tony O’Banner, who racked up 159 yards from scrimmage with a rushing score and a kickoff return touchdown, but couldn’t top Tilton.
Sebastian Slusne led a strong defensive effort for JPII with 10 tackles, while Daniel Snyder added eight with three for loss in a headto-head battle with his brother, Caleb, who is the Rebels’ quarterback. Dante Aiken had a pair of interceptions to help the Golden Warriors hang on.
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On opening night, it was Jaxen Porter’s time to be the leading man, while Devonte Green played a pivotal supporting role. On Friday at Merritt Field, the roles were reversed, but it still added up to an award-winning performance for Beaufort Academy.
Green broke a pair of long touchdown runs en route to 152 yards on 13 carries and added an acrobatic, one-handed pick6 to fuel a second-half comeback and lead BA to a 27-23 win over Pinewood Prep.
The tone was set early when Green bolted away for a 59-yard touchdown, but the Panthers an-
swered the bell and rattled off 16 consecutive points before BA put together what is becoming a signature two-minute drill, going 80 yards in 10 plays, culminating with a 26-yard touchdown pass from Dietrich Shuford to Porter as time expired to pull the Eagles within 16-13 at the break.
It was the first of two plays that turned the game on its head.
With Pinewood backed up in its own territory, Green lept skyward and snatched a floating pass with one hand and waltzed into the end zone to give the Eagles their first lead since the opening drive.
The Panthers came right back and regained the lead, but they
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After offseason conditioning, team camps, and preseason practice, Louise Sanders couldn’t wait to see her John Paul II volleyball team play someone else, and her players were of the same mindset, so the Golden Warriors got started early and have been rolling ever since.
JPII ran its record to 8-0 with two more wins this week, sweeping Thomas Heyward and Veritas after taking down SCISA
4A foe Northwood in four sets last week. Sanders was a guest on Monday’s episode of the LowcoSports Lowdown and discussed her team’s hot start, JPII’s big football win over Thomas Heyward, and the school’s plans for the boys soccer program with coach Josh Fox going back to Bluffton High School. Find the LowcoSports Lowdown and much more local sports content on the Lowco Media YouTube channel.
left Green too much time — and he didn’t need much. The senior speedster bounced off tackle and got tremendous downfield blocking from Tripp Gregory, Devin Fripp, and Jace Paulk to give him a window, and he was off to the races for a 56-yard score that put BA on top for good.
Pinewood had one last-ditch chance with 10 seconds left, but Gregory sacked Asa Windham before he could get away a desperate heave to the end zone.
Green also played a big role on defense, collecting five tackles with a forced fumble and the game-changing pick-6, and Porter again was an iron man, rushing for 52 yards on 13 car-
ries with a 26-yard touchdown grab to go with seven tackles, including a tackle for loss. Shuford added 48 yards on seven carries and was 3-for-5 for 93 yards and a score.
BA’s defense has stifled two potent offenses in SCISA 4A power Trinity Collegiate and popular SCISA 3A favorite Pinewood Prep, and it has been a group effort. Kevin Peeples had a team-high nine tackles Friday, while Gregory and Alex Williams had eight apiece, and Williams forced two fumbles and anchored the offensive line along with Ediel Gonzalez and Tres Delaney, who also contributed seven tackles apiece.
O’Banner rushed for 85 yards and a TD on 10 carries and had two catches for 74 yards, and Beau Pinckney led THA’s defense with 12 tackles, one for loss, and a fumble recovery.
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Samari Bonds scored a rushing TD and Beaufort’s defense contained the Cobras until the fourth quarter, but Cane Bay broke a long touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter and tacked on two late scores to pull away from the defending Class 3A champs, 29-10, in the opener on Friday night in Summerville.
Even after the Cobras broke in front 16-10 to start the fourth quarter, the teams traded stops and Beaufort had a chance to take the lead late in the game before Cane Bay put it away with two quick strikes.
Bonds was 17-for-34 for 224 yards with two interceptions — a stark departure from the state title game in which the Eagles leaned on Kacy Fields and Colton Phares and didn’t attempt a pass — and added 17 yards and a TD on nine carries. Jaemin Odom caught five passes for 58 yards, and Dorell Depass added five grabs for 50 yards.
The John Paul II Catholic School’s volleyball team remained undefeated after winning, 4-1, against visiting St. Andrews Academy on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Here, St. Andrews’ MacKenzie Holmes, left, puts up a tough defense against John Paul II’s Lilly Termini during the third set. On Friday, Aug. 18, the Lady Warriors defeated Northwood Academy. Bob Sofaly/The Island News
Will Codding led Beaufort with seven tackles, while Hudson Mullen added five with a tackle for loss, and Jayden Simmons had four tackles, two for loss.
BURTON – Jackson Bibee
was waiting for an opportunity to take up the full spotlight at center stage for the Hilton Head Island Seahawks.
On Friday night, he proved he was ready.
In his first game as the Seahawks’ unquestionable QB1, Bibee dazzled under the lights, throwing three touchdown passes and adding another score on the ground to complement a stellar effort from BJ Payne’s defense in a 39-6 season-opening win at Battery Creek.
Bibee and the Seahawks wasted no time getting on the board in the opener, orchestrating a methodical drive downfield finished off with a 1-yard Bibee scamper across the goal line. After a
strong defensive stand and a clinical start offensively, it was time for the Seahawks’ special teams unit to make a play. With Creek’s Damien Freeman churning downfield, the ‘Hawks knocked the ball loose before junior Nathan Apy took it back the other way for a scoop-andscore and a 13-0 lead.
It looked like a massive early blow to the Dolphins, but Freeman came right back off the mat and landed one himself. On the very next kickoff, Freeman found an opening and bolted down the left sideline to the house, thrilling the home crowd and getting the Dolphins back within a score.
Battery Creek’s run game did an excellent job holding down dangerous Seahawk running back Troy Timko in
the first half, but the Dolphins couldn’t stop Bibee through the air. Taking advantage of a missed assignment, Bibee hit Javarian Hamilton down the sideline in stride for an 89yard passing score with just more than a minute to play in the opening half. Chase Olsen and the Dolphins quickly tried for a response, but the stout Seahawks defense had the answer again thanks to a timely interception.
Despite a rough first half, the Dolphins found themselves down by just 14 heading into the break.
But Payne’s Seahawks knew how to close out a ballgame, and they let their grown man in the backfield go to work. With a recharged Timko in the second half behind a hard-working offensive line, Hilton Head
grinded its way to the red zone looking for a threescore edge. Battery Creek drove the Seahawks’ scoring bid to a halt on a Christian Fess forced fumble, but the Dolphins returned the favor just one play later as Hilton Head’s Tristen Simmons stripped the ball from Freeman’s grasp and pounced on it himself.
This time, the Seahawks found paydirt – and they did it on a sensational play from Bibee. Showcasing his excellent footwork and nonstop vision downfield, Bibee weaved through a collapsing pocket and hit a crossing Jake Huggins in the end zone. It was all Seahawks from that point on, as Bibee added his third passing score – and his second straight touchdown to Huggins – to extend the lead
to 33-6 in the fourth quarter.
The Seahawks defense fittingly ended the game with a bang, adding its second scoop-and-score of the night as LJ Morgan took it the distance to cap off a complete team performance on the road.
Bibee impressed through the air in his first start of his senior campaign, completing an efficient 9 of 13 passes for 193 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Huggins was the main man out wide with four grabs for 91 yards and two touchdowns, while Hamilton added three catches for 91 yards and a score. Timko was rock-solid on the ground, posting 21 carries for 65 yards alongside two catches for 11 yards.
Hilton Head feasted on de-
fense, allowing no offensive points to Creek and forcing an impressive five turnovers. Morgan came up with both an interception and a fumble recovery, while Carson Haines added a pick to go with the Apy scoop-andscore. Simmons excelled with nine tackles plus two forced fumbles and a recovery, and Connor Wiendl added nine stops of his own.
Hilton Head (1-0) heads back to the Nest for its home opener on Friday against Claxton (Ga.), while Battery Creek (0-1) hosts a second straight Lowco rival with Ridgeland making the trip to Burton.
Wes Kerr is a graduate of Hilton Head Island High School and Davidson College. He reports on local sports for LowcoSports.com.
Some of you might keep a close watch on the news, and others may listen occasionally or not at all, but whatever the case, you’ve heard enough to realize that it’s common for worldly information to be relayed from a biased perspective. Worldviews and convictions dictate which side of the fence individuals are on. However, for the Christian, we are realizing that social politics has become a confusing puppet show that distracts us from what God is saying.
We should know and trust that He is the only one that has all the answers to everything. Remember the old song that says He has the whole world in His hands? Do we believe it?
Political parties claim to be the opposite, but like a soap opera, it’s a misleading facade where the actors play games and read scripts of what they are told to say. The two-faced devil is like this. He is the “master distractor” and is hoping we will become so mesmerized
by the media theater that we will worship it as an idol.
What would be wise is to analyze the facts. God is life, light, and truth, and is trying to tell us that we are precious to Him, He loves us and wants to save us from death which is the wage or consequence of sin.
On the other side, we have the devil who wants to destroy us and is trying to intelligently and scientifically persuade us to throw the Bible in the trash and live however we want. So, why again do we make this more difficult than it needs to be?
The most important decision we will ever make comes down to whose voice we choose to follow. Our ears and eyes are conduits
“We hold these truths to be self-evident.”
Almost any American past the age of 35 and probably 100% of immigrants who have passed the test for citizenship know what these words are and where they came from. They were written by one of the most intelligent, and learned men to ever hold the Presidency –Thomas Jefferson.
When John F. Kennedy was President he held a dinner in the White House for a group of the brightest in the nation. He made this statement: “This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House, with exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.”
In the Declaration of Independence Jefferson explained why it was necessary
to our thoughts, and we are responsible to guard and protect this battlefield from deception and lies. How do we do that?
Christians are called to develop spiritual discernment where they can judge the spirits and have a keen sense of awareness from the Holy Spirit that warns them when something is not right. Some of you are probably thinking that not only are you lacking in this area but obviously many others are also. You are correct but it should not be this way.
As we read and study the book of Ephesians, we can no longer be a baby that cries for the bottle. When a person commits to God’s kingdom, they have enlisted on the side of light and are now in a constant battle with darkness. This means they must pray and discipline themselves to not be conformed to the world but instead, be transformed by the renewing of their mind.
Why does it talk about being fully protected by the whole armor of God?
Because as we draw near to Him, the more intense the demonic attacks will come. When the devil laughs and blames you for being a loser and a failure, tell him that you have been washed in the blood of Jesus, you are forgiven, and you are not going to listen to an accuser of the brethren. John, Chapter 8 says there is no truth in Satan, and he is the father of all lies. One of the more common problems I hear from men and women is based on a sense of guilt and shame from the snare traps they have fallen into. Satan
condemns them for what they have done and this feeling of being unworthy causes fear and holds them incarcerated in the agony of rejection and defeat.
Listen friend, once you repent to the Father and He washes you clean with the blood of Jesus, you are purified which allows you to approach His throne boldly!
Not only does He long to forgive you, but He promises He will never bring it up again. “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more,” Hebrews 8:12
a bright future for the fledgling nation and was instrumental in bringing much of that vision to fruition. He also saw some of the pitfalls that might be waiting.
Here are a few of his thoughts:
JIM DICKSONfor the American colonies to separate themselves from England. Those were powerful words, and with those words, nine years of hardship and struggle for what was to become the United States of America began.
The signers of the Declaration pledged to each other their” Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor,” and before it was over, most gave all but their honor.
Jefferson was a man of his times, but he also had a vision of
“Whenever people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own Government.
“It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on, would save one-half of the wars of the world”
“If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.”
“I, however, place economy among the first most important virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared.”
Jefferson and all of the signers of the Declaration were not perfect men. Like most of us today, they had flaws, and to say that they didn’t is wrong. But not to give them credit for what they accomplished and what they gave up to make it so is to rewrite history, and the only people who have ever benefited from rewriting history are tyrants.
Today most of us are not asked to pledge our “Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor” to be good citizens. For the most part, all we are asked to do is to be honest, considerate of our fellow citizens, pay taxes, be productive and make our own way in life, if we can. Do our best to elect leaders who have the best interests of the nation above their own.
Jefferson served two terms as President, and during those two terms, he changed the course
Raise your hand if you want a $100 bill. I’m going to crumple it up, do you still want it? I’m going to stomp it in the dirt, pound it with hammers, bake it, soak it, deface it, and throw it in the pig pen. Do you still want it?
Why? Because even though it has been through the valley of the shadow of death, it still has as much value as it always did. This is the way God sees you today.
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of the nation and without his leadership and vision America would be a very different place than it is today. Many Americans today think that the nation is on the wrong path, and soon we will have a chance to change that direction.
Is there another Thomas Jefferson out there? I don’t know, but I do believe that there are some who share his values. Please look for them when you vote, our future as a republic depends on it.
Born, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35-year business career. Retired to St. Helena Island, Dickson and his wife are fiscally conservative, socially moderate and active in Republican politics, though they may not always agree with Republicans. Having lived around the country and traveled around the world, Dickson believes that the United States truly is the land of opportunity.
It is Monday and I’m in Williamstown, Mass. Susan and I are sitting outside the Williams College Inn, in black-painted Adirondack chairs, listening to Wanda Houston sing “Midnight Train To Georgia.”
“I know he’s leaving (leaving)
On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on that train to Georgia) Said he’s going back to find (going back to find) A simpler place and time (And when he takes that ride guess who’s gonna sit right by his side)”
As Ms. Houston sings in the inimical style of Gladys Knight, my eyes settle on a group of young women who are sitting nearby but seem too excited to listen to lyrics that probably have no real meaning in their young, mostly un-lived lives.
One of these women wears a jersey that says, Williams Lacrosse; and they are all well-muscled. Athletes I think. Based upon these observations, I suppose they play on the varsity lacrosse team — and are on campus early
GRABERgetting ready for the forthcoming season.
These five women have an air of expectation that underscores the fact that they are enrolled at a very good school that will provide a springboard for a very good life.
The women at Williams are some of the smartest in the country having at least a 4 07 GPA in high school and being part of only 12% (of thousands that applied) who were accepted by the College. Williams is small, but well-endowed, having a $3 5 billion endowment — the sixth largest endowment in the United States.
If this number is divided by the student body, each Williams student is backed up by $2 million in endowment money. With this kind of loot Williams can afford
an Oxford style education that pairs each student with another student and allows them to meet with their primary professor once each week.
Williams currently has a demographic profile that shows 49% white, 13% Asian, 12% Hispanic and 4 6% Black. Williams also acknowledges 86 “legacy students” (7%) and, of course, would like to increase the number Black students that it enrolls.
All of which brings me round to the Supreme Court’s recent, 6-3 decision that Harvard (and Chapel Hill) cannot use race as a basis for choosing one applicant over another when it comes to college admissions.
But Judge Roberts also wrote, “Nothing in this Opinion should be construed as prohibiting universities from considering an applicant’s discussion of how race affected his or her life, be it through discrimination, inspiration or otherwise, …”
So, I suppose, an applicant could write that he was stopped by a big-bellied, donut-eating
deputy who believed a burnt-out tail-light is worthy of detention. He could say that he panicked (unpaid parking violations?) and was then “tased” as he made an unsuccessful dash through a Jack In The Box parking lot.
The verb “considering” seems to say that the admissions officer can award points for this traumatic experience but can’t base his opinion on race alone.
“Universities,” Roberts wrote, “may not simply establish through applicant essays or other means (what) we hold unlawful today.”
On the one hand the admissions officer can consider the essay even if is centers of racial discrimination. But can’t use it as a penultimate, peremptory trump card that pardons all other deficiencies.
“You know what; I really liked his essay. And yes it figured into my decision,” an admissions officer might testify. “But it wasn’t the single, over-riding basis for my decision.”
Many years ago we here in Beaufort had a wonderfully insightful and erudite Master In
Equity named Tommy Kemmerlin. Judge Kemmerlin was also outspoken, direct and did not suffer fools or tolerate mendacity in his small courtroom. If Tommy Kemmerlin was still alive, and had read the Roberts opinion in this case, he would have thrown his massive head back and bellowed, “This ruling is unbelievable and, by the way, it is unenforceable! There is no way of measuring what value the admissions people put on this essay. There is no way of knowing what was going on in the man’s head when he weighed this application. …”
The Williams College people say they will still apply their “holistic approach” to the applications that they receive. They also say they will look to the Department of Education for guidance on how to reconcile what the Supreme Court has written. But absent some kind of lie detecting device; some intent detecting machine, I don’t know how this opinion can be reconciled.
Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
All the news of the past week seemed to be focused upon the upcoming Republican debate. At first the issue was, “would Donald Trump be there or not?”
Those who are committed to participating were interviewed, and each, as expected, tried to skirt the question with a non-answer. Anything to avoid incurring the wrath of “the Donald.”
All that is except Chris Christie who seems to delight in taking aim at the former president with the same degree of “what-thehell” as Trump, himself.
As a self-proclaimed member of that group who can’t believe Trump has the nerve to run again, I watch this confab with a mixture of amusement and fear.
However, when the humor dissipates and the fear takes over, I then have to ask just how we have come to the point where one of the major political parties of our country has come under the spell of “denial and the acceptance of immorality.”
Hearing the hue and cry already of those who want to put Biden into the same category, I say, “don’t. Simply don’t.” The current president wasn’t my first choice, but I also know that your comparison is much akin to an orange and an apple, a brown, worm-rid-
den apple at that. Trump, we know, is offering a platform of retribution. Make no mistake, this man wants to pay back his perceived enemies ten-fold and has said as much. I suspect that should he be elected in 2024, it will take at least four years to “get even” with those he has in his cross hairs. Think about it. There are four indictments, and these four contain multiple charges. Just to name a few generalities, there are those for planning the insurrection; those dealing with election interference; six still out there that are of a financial nature (these tend to get lost in the shuffle); and that of sexual assault.
If you were to create an outline (sorry, my teacher stance cannot be stifled), these would be just the Roman numerals. Arabic numerals, upper-case and lower-case letters are voluminous.
So what are the other Republicans offering to the voters? Exactly what agenda
do they bring to the table that should make Americans sit up and take notice?
To quote the old advertisement, “Where’s the beef?” I began my research to find this by accessing those candidates in the order in which they entered the race.
South Carolina’s own Nikki Haley was the first to challenge her old boss. For two years she was the top U.S. diplomat to the United Nations. Her agenda? She bills herself as the new generation of Republicans, and she has proposed a mental competency test for all politicians over 75. Well, OK. That should bring in the votes.
Ron DeSantis is running in second place to the former president. His stated goal? To make the USA just like Florida. This includes the overhaul (read rewrite) of history; the banning of books; and no abortions after six weeks. I’d respectfully submit that if everyone wants to live in a “Floridian paradise” that they move there. However, be careful that you aren’t bused to a state in which you have no desire to be.
Then there is Vivek Ramaswamy who declares himself “anti-woke.” He strikes out against those corporations whose investments are based upon environmental, social, and gov-
ernance principles. Hmm. I guess his air conditioning didn’t go out this summer, but then at a worth of $600 million, that probably isn’t a concern.
The former Vice President deserves a glance although, in truth, he has offered very little as far as an agenda is concerned. To his credit, he has finally criticized Trump for his actions on January 6, but keep in mind that it took a while, despite the fact that “Hang Mike Pence” was the war cry that rang throughout the Capitol building as he and his family fled. And that President Trump sat back and watched.
There is Chris Christie, to whom I referred earlier. He seems to be on a mission to be the harbinger of reality by shoving Trump’s nose into the dirt. While those of us who are independent or liberal find a bit of delight in this, Christie doesn’t propose anything for the country except to say, “In recent years, leaders have led us to being small by dividing us into smaller groups.” Say what? I have yet to discern the underlying meaning of this or to whom or what it is specifically aimed.
Finally, I am going to mention the dark horse from Texas, Will Hurd. The former congressman authored an op-ed in 2018
that declared Trump is being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He told "CBS Mornings" that the GOP needs to "grow the choir" and reach more voters, and warned that too many of his fellow Republican presidential candidates are afraid of Trump. "I believe the Republican Party can be the party that talks about the future, not the past," Hurd said.
Perhaps it is this man’s words that the Republican party needs to take to heart instead of fearing a man whose power may be reduced by a jail sentence.
I have voted for Republican candidates in the past and may do so again if they can get their act together and present someone who doesn’t rely upon histrionics and drama to make a point.
Sadly, I believe the Republican party has become the “take-away” party, and this is where my liberal views manifest themselves. Gerrymandering, as well as other kinds of legislation, is an attempt to take away voting rights. Educational rights are being increasingly devalued through the banning of books. Furthermore, history is being rewritten on the flimsy excuse that it makes some uncomfortable. When was the last time you observed a child’s
discomfort over exposure to history? And to make clear, I don’t believe confederate statues should have been removed. Leave them and teach the facts about these figures.
Finally, a woman’s right to govern her own body and health issues is being stripped away, pushing us back to the time of backstreet abortions. My disdain for this is profoundly adamant.
I will watch the Republican debate sans Trump and see what each has to say that is substantive and addresses our national and international problems. I want to hear opinions on climate control, on poverty, on education, and yes, on abortion. I want direct answers regarding the support of a candidate who is under criminal indictment.
By the time this article is published, the debate will have passed, and I will have listened and decided. We are supposedly a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Until then, I will continue to ask Republicans, “Where’s the beef?”
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.”
I’m asking Republicans, ‘Where’s the beef?’
CAROL LUCAS
CALENDAR
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Sharing Hearts Support Group
5:30 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, 2201 Boundary Street, Suite 208, Beaufort. Free. Come tell your 10-minute story of a life lesson or healing message using your own creative expression through a song, poetry, reading, art or verbal storytelling. Come away with an uplifting sense of support and connections or to just listen. Register by leaving a voicemail with name, phone and number of attendees at 843-525-6115 or send email to reneesutton@healthierhealing.com. Notification will be done of any location change due to seat requirements.
The Beaufort Shag Club
7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road Port Royal. We also host a Saturday evening dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Interested in learning the Shag dance? Free lessons for members beginning in September through June. Visit our Facebook page; The Beaufort Shag Club.
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.
Trivia with Mike – Fat Patties
7:30 p.m., Every Wednesday, Fat Patties, 831 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash prizes! For more information, visit https:// rb.gy/o9nhwe.
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 Mike – Bricks On Boundary
7:30 p.m., Every Thursday, Fat Patties, 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.
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.
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.
Wet Willie's Trivia Night 7 to 10 p.m., every Thursday, Wet Willie's, Beaufort Town Center. Win awesome prizes while you sip the worlds greatest daiquiris and munch on delicious bites.
TECHconnect 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Beaufort Digital Corridor, 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort. Free. The BDC's signature happy hour “meetup” networking event for tech professionals. Connect with like-minded people, fellow entrepreneurs, start-ups and VCs over local food and cold beverages. Call 843470-3506 or visit https://rb.gy/e7t2h for more information.
Wet Willie's Bingo Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Friday, Wet Willie's, Beaufort Town Center. Win free giveaways, merchandise, and more cool prizes.
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 Dr, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Drum Circle
6:30 to 8 p.m., 2nd Friday of every month, Gazeebo, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. Free. Anyone welcome, no experience necessary. Bring a drum, if you have one, a chair and a desire to have fun. The Drum Circle has several extra drums and many other percussion instruments that anyone can use. To receive updates on future events, send your email to lannyk13@gmail.com.
Highway 21 Flea Market
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Highway 21 Drive-In. Sellers, vendors, handmade items, unique prod-
The movies scheduled for this week (Friday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 31) at the Highway 21 Drive-In are Blue Beetle (R, 8:15 p.m.) and Barbie (PG-13, 10:35 p.m.) on Screen 1; Gran Turismo (PG-13, 8:15 p.m.) and No Hard Feelings (R, 10:45 p.m.) on Screen 2; and Strays (R, 8:15 p.m.) and Last Voyage Of The Demeter (R, 9:50 p.m.) on Screen 3.
Online ticketing is available at hwy21drivein. com on the Now Playing page. Patrons are asked to arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
“Our family at the Hwy. 21 drive in feel a responsibility to our community,” a statement from Highway 21 Drive-In management reads. “We are concerned about many things in these trying times and in making the right decisions. We are concerned with our employees, our patrons, our business, our community’s businesses, and the health and well-being of all.”
A reminder: no outside food or beverages can be brought into the drive-in.
Upcoming movies include The Inventor (September) and The Equalizer 3 (August).
ucts and yard sale items. For information, email lowcountryfleamarket@ gmail.com.
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. The next Reading is Saturday, Aug. 5.
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to 12 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar, 181 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Beaufort County Electronics Recycling
Event
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, Beaufort County Public Works Locations: 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort OR 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton. For more information visit www.beaufortcountysc.gov/recycle or call 843-255-2736.
Drum Circle
6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. We are attracting more and more participants but we want continued growth. So, bring a friend, relative or co-worker. It’s free. It’s family friendly. No musical experience is necessary. Extra drums available. Bring a chair and drum joyously with us. It's always free and open to everyone. No musical training is necessary as everyone can feel the rhythm of the group and join in. We have extra drums & other percussion instruments that may be borrowed for each session. If you prefer, come and just listen & watch as the group drums. Come to dance, hula-hoop, clap or chant. You will enjoy the experience in whichever way you participate and feel relieved of your daily stresses.
Free Summer Tax Prep
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, Agape Family Life Center, 5855 South Okatie Highway, Hardeeville. Appointment only, call 843-784-6008.
Southern Barrel Bluffton Artisan Market
4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, Southern Barrel Brewing Co., 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd, Bluffton. Lowcountry Made is proud to announce that the Bluffton Artisan Market is back at Southern Barrel! The Bluffton Artisan Market will kick off Southern Barrel's Oktoberfest weekend! We want to thank Southern Barrel for their continued patronage and advocacy for small businesses! Southern Barrel is where Lowcountry Made markets started 3 years ago! And we are so excited to be collaborating again! Vendor
applications are open at lcmade.com/ bluffton-market-vendor-application/. Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Nov. 29, Dec. 17, Palmetto Bluff Farm, 228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton. The Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market is back this October! FREE and Open to the Public enjoy local shopping at the Farm at Palmetto Bluff. Lowcountry Made is honored to curate the lineup for the Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market. This will be a wonderful showcase of local growers and makers! The market is at capacity but all area farmers, producers, home bakers, food related makers, food trucks, and artisans are encouraged to apply for the wait list.
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-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email 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 Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 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
Dungeons & Dragons
4 p.m., Mondays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.
Lego Club
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-2556540. All ages welcome.
Teen Art Club
4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-2556441. Ages 12-18.
Teen Anime Club 4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-2556456.
Teen Video Game Club
4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-2556441. Ages 12 to 18.
S.C. Works Job Coaching 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Free help with job searches, interviews.
Chess Club 1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Ages 5 and older.
Chess Meet Up 11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.
Chess Meet Up 11 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, 843-255-6479. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.
Learn to code 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Interested in learning to code? Learn to code – for free. Discover how to break into the tech industry. Come to the library to meet with SC Codes, a non-profit organization with a learning platform and coding community built to educate and provide resources. For more information, call 843-255-6458."
Mindfulness workshop
11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Join li-
censed therapist Julie Sayre, who will be conducting guided practice exercises. Attendees will receive handouts of practices and resources to use at home. There will also be a Q&A period. Attendees should dress comfortably and plan to be sitting on chairs. The program is open to ages 14 through adult. Registration is required. For more information, please call 843-2556458.
Law Talk – Special Education
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. Free. Brief topic overview + Q&A with volunteer attorney. To register please call 843-255-6503.
MEETINGS The Beaufort Trailblazers – A Volunteer Group
8 a.m., first Thursday each month, Herban Marketplace, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building off-road/ dirt/wilderness mountain biking/jogging/ walking trails near is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 843-5750021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail. com.
Zonta Club of Beaufort
6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal. For the Aug. 22 meeting, Kelly Procida, Assistant Director on the Global Cause Partnerships team at UNICEF USA, will be the guest speaker. Procida will be sharing stories of her latest assignment, supporting Zonta International's projects in Peru. Procida has worked with UNICEF since 2014. She has worked with their Youth Engagement programs and was a Global Citizenship Fellow working with volunteers across the United States. Now in her current role, Procida works with civil society organizations partnering with UNICEF USA, leading strategic communications and engagement opportunities, which showcase the impact of their support for the world's children.
MUSIC Street Music on Paris Avenue
6 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Paris Avenue, Port Royal. All shows are free. Bring your own chairs. Stage is between 9th and 10th streets. Aug. 26, Blackcat Zydeco featuring Dwight Carrier; Sept. 9, Angela Easterling; Sept. 23, J.P. Soars & The Red Hots.
OUTDOORS
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. The next Tuesday is August 1.
QUILTING
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Highway, Okatie. A special Garage Sale Program will be held. To attend as a guest, email RSVP to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com. For more information and for membership form, call 978-464-0585.
RUNNING
Move Your Mind 5K Beach Walk/Run
8:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 51 S. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. Free. Get your body and mind moving while helping local families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia in the Memory Matters’ third annual 5K Beach Walk/Run. The start and finish line will be located on the beach in front of the Marriott’s Grande Ocean. Participants will be able to access this part of the beach via the Alder Lane Beach Access. Before the 5K, a 400-meter Fun Run, will be available to children 6 years and younger. After the race, a pancake breakfast will be provided to all race registrants prepared by volunteers from Providence Presbyterian Church located directly across the street. Free parking will also be available at Providence Presbyterian Church prior to the race. Medals will be given to the first, second, and third place winners of the 400-meter, the overall first, second, and third place winners for the 5K, and the first, second, and third dogs that cross the finish line! Register or Donate at https://secure.frontstream.com/2023move-your-mind-5k.
SPORTS/GAMES
ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret St. United Methodist Church. Games and events will be held weekly. Director Gene Ogden. Contact Jane Simpson 803-226-3491.
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.
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Parris Island, South Carolina, 25 August 2023
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Last week’s article for The Island News was an introduction to how to file a claim for military service-connected disability compensation.
That article covered:
The importance of using a Veterans Service Officer (VSO to help veterans file claims and how to find a VSO; The contact information for VSOs in the footprint of The Island News; The average time it took the VA to process and provide a decision on a claim in July 2023 (about 3 5 months); Things veterans should do to prepare before starting their application; and ...
Evidence veterans need to support their claim.
This article completes the how-to-file VA disability claim explanation series.
Submitting evidence
According to the VA webpage on How to File a VA Disability Claim, https://bit. ly/3m6K3M9, veterans do not have to submit any evidence to support their claim when they file their claim. However, the VA may need to schedule a claim exam so they can learn more about the veteran’s condition. Veterans have up to a year from the date the VA receives the veteran’s claim to turn in any evidence. If a veteran starts their application online and needs time to gather more supporting documents, they can save their application and come back later to finish it.
The VA recognizes the date the veteran started their application as their date of claim as long as the veteran completes it within 365 days.
Four ways to file a disability claim
1st Way to file is online: At the How to File a VA Disability Claim web page, there is a link that takes veterans to the File for Disability Compensation with VA Form 21-526EZ online page.
The online page is found at https://bit.ly/3BpjKET.
If a veteran needs help filing a disability claim, he or she can contact a VA Regional Office and for help.
To find the nearest regional office, veterans can call 800827-1000 or use the VA’s Find VA Locations webpage https://bit.ly/3BpjKET.
Veterans can also use a VA-accredited representative, like a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or a VA-accredited Attorney or Claims Agent to help them fill out their claim. Before filing a claim for an increase, veterans may want to check to see if they are already receiving the maximum disability rating for their condition.
2nd Way to file is by mail: Veterans can file their claim
by mail using an Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ). Get the form at https://bit.ly/3RrzmPi. Print the form, fill it out, and send it to: Department of Veteran Affairs, Claims Intake Center, PO Box 4444, Janesville, WI 53547-4444
Follow the instructions on the form and make it as easy as possible for the VA Claims Examiner to find and understand your claim and all of the evidence.
This author recommends you buy a three-ring notebook binder and tabs for each section of your claim, and put a cover letter, and a table of contents to everything in the binder including but not limited to:
VA Form 21-526EZ, DD214, military medical records (only records that support your claim), military personnel records, and Line-of-Duty Investigations.
VA medical records, civilian medical records, accident reports, incident reports, pictures, medical studies, other references, and lay (buddy) witness statements.
Supporting letters from medical professionals (Doctors, Nurse practitioners, Physician’s Assistants, Therapists, and other Specialists). A list of Medications, and other evidence.
VA File Number
Veterans should write their VA File Number in the
top right corner of every page of their claim packet and on each page of their evidence (yes you may have to write that claim number a hundred times or more). The VA file number can be found in the upper right-hand corner of the letters that the VA sends to veterans and their dependents regarding their claims.
If it is your first claim and correspondence with the VA, you will not have a VA File number, so make sure you write your full name in the upper right-hand corner of each page of your first claim. Veterans should keep a complete copy of everything they send to the VA.
3rd Way to file is in person: Veterans can file their claims in person at a Veterans Benefits Administration regional office. Veterans can find the nearest regional office online at the VA’s Find VA Locations webpage https://bit.ly/3BpjKET. The S.C. VA Regional Benefit Office is located at 6437 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, S.C. 29209, Phone 800-827-1000
4th Way to file is with the help of a trained professional: It is wise to work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help filing a claim for disability compensation. The are three types of VA-accredited representatives, attorneys, claims agents, and Veterans Service Officers (VSOs).
The VA trusts these professionals because they’re trained, background checked, attend continuing
education, and are certified in the VA claims and appeals processes. Last week’s article covered in detail how to find a VSO or other accredited professionals. Read more at https://bit. ly/3enmCdG.
Should veterans submit an Intent to File form?
If a veteran plans to file for disability compensation using a paper form, they may want to submit an intent to file form first. This can give the veteran the time they need to gather evidence while avoiding a later potential start date (also called an effective date). When veterans notify the VA of their intent to file, they may be able to get retroactive payments.
If a veteran files for disability compensation online, then they do not need to notify the VA of their intent to file. Read about Intent to File at https://bit.ly/3Rzq8Qk.
Use a VSO
Filing a claim for service-connected disability compensation is not as simple as it may first seem. Some claims are more complex than others and that is why veterans should use a VSO to help them understand their VA benefits (Federal and State benefits) and to help them file claims for VA service-connected disability.
More information about filing disability claims. Read
more about this subject at www.va.gov and the following web pages:
The PACT Act and your VA benefits (Presumptive Conditions Expanded), https://bit.ly/3KPK4xG and https://bit. ly/3Rrz3E8
Camp Lejeune water contamination health issues, https://bit. ly/45F0LUi.
VA Fully Developed Claims, https://bit. ly/3CTtFV0
Types of VA disability claims and when to file, https://bit.ly/3m6K3M9
File for disability compensation with VA Form 21-526EZ, https:// bit.ly/3RrzmPi. Evidence needed for your disability claim, https://bit. ly/3w6YGAN. Pre-discharge claim, https://bit.ly/3vmbvaa. Disabilities that appear within 1 year after discharge, https://bit. ly/3KPYQoe. Supporting forms for VA claims, https://bit. ly/3KPYQ7I.
Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted 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 free-lance writer with the Island News. Contact him at LDandridge@ earthlink.net or 843-276-7164
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