ISLAND GIRLS NIGHT OUT
the island news’ third island girls night out event was a big hit and a lot of fun at fordham market, pages 14-15
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downtown beaufort marina parking lot redevelopment
march 20-26, 2014
WHAT’S INSIDE?
First presentation, public meeting set Historic Marina Partners, LLC will present an overview of their early ideas to redevelop Beaufort’s Downtown Marina parking lot during a public meeting Wednesday, March 26. The Beaufort Redevelopment
Commission will lead the meeting, set for 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1911 Boundary St. “This is an important meeting for all of us, and we encourage people interested in this project to attend,” said Jon
Verity, chairman of the Redevelopment Commission. “From the very start, we and the City Council insisted that this process include public input.” MEETING continued on page 2
BEATING THE ODDS
SOCIAL
Beaufort High School presents ‘The Wiz.’ see page 8
Sea Island Rotary recognizes inspiring high schooler Kenneth Poole John Perrill, right, of the Sea Island Rotary Club, presents Kenneth Poole with a check for $1,000 on Tuesday, March 18, during the club’s weekly meeting. At left is club president Rion Salley. Poole, 16, a Battery Creek High School sophomore, is recovering from bone cancer and is also in the school’s JROTC and INTERACT club. He is raising money to become a People to People Student Ambassador to Australia this summer. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
PROFILE
Steve Mix is Beaufort’s “Mr. Nice Guy.” see page 9
FOOD
The Lunch Bunch enjoys a Friday afternoon at the new Wined It Up. see page 22 INDEX
candice returns home the ‘american idol’ winner from st. helena island will be signing copies of her debut album, “music speaks” at local walmart
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Candice Glover is coming back home to Beaufort to thank her supporters and celebrate the release of her debut album on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records, “Music Speaks,” with an album signing. Glover will sign albums and visit with her fans on Saturday, March 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Walmart, 350 Robert Smalls Parkway. “We are all so proud of Candice and all that she’s accomplished,” said Blakely Williams, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. “We know how appreciative she is of her fans here in the Lowcountry and we are excited to help officially welcome her back home and celebrate this first album.” CDs will be available for purchase at Walmart. The public is invited to attend.
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