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may 2-8, 2013
the 14th annual a taste of beaufort
The Island News WHAT’S INSIDE?
everyone is ready to take a big
bite out of
BEAUFORT
The beautiful Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park will be the backdrop for the 14th annual A Taste of Beaufort — Music, Arts and Seafood Festival, produced by Main Street Beaufort USA, from May 3-4, in downtown Beaufort. Free admission. TASTE continued on page 7
a q&a with shana hirsch
Get to know the real Candice Glover Question: How long have you known Candice? Answer: I have known Candice for about 5 years. Q: What do you like best about her? A: What I like best about Candice is her genuine spirit. What viewers see on TV is Candice Glover. She has such a kind, loving heart. When I was in Hollywood, we talked about my interest in anti-bullying research and she lit up talking about how she hopes to one day help bullied youth and girls with low self-esteem. The statistics associated with “bully culture” don’t seem to be
Q: What is one of your favorite stories about time you spent together that is an example of Candice’s personality? A: In February, just about a week after her life-changing audition aired, I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Candice. It was so endearing to A sign at the Technical College of the Lowcountry supports local “American Idol” watch her blush as people did a double take while we ate at Panini’s. At one candidate Candice Glover. point, she astonishingly said, “Oh my waning. I know Candice will quickly gosh ... that little girl just looked down rise to the ranks of Katy Perry, Demi from upstairs, pointed and took a picture Lovato, and Lady Gaga as a celebrity of me! Why did she do that?” anti-bullying activist. CANDICE continued on page 21
SOCIAL
Fundraiser attracts local fashionistas to The Shed. see page 10-11
PROFILE
Go behind the scenes for a look at Rossignol’s success. see page 20 INDEX
News 2-3 Health 4-5 Social Diary 10-11 Sports 13-15 School 16-17 Lunch Bunch 23 Wine 24 Dine Guide 25 Obituaries 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31
don’t forget to vote on tuesday, may 7 The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Meet and Greet with both candidates running in the First Congressional District election. On Thursday, May 2 meet with former Governor Mark Sanford (R) and on Friday, May 3 meet with Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D). Both events will be held at noon at the Chamber Office at 701 Craven Street next to the Arsenal at the corner of Craven and Carteret streets. The chamber is offering this opportunity to give residents a chance to meet both of the candidates and ask them questions on important issues that impact local business and our community. Then take your knowledge to the polls on Tuesday, May 7, to vote for our local representative.