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By Delayna Earley The Island News The fields are set for several local races that will appear on ballots this November after filing closed at noon Monday, Aug. 17, for Beaufort City Council and seats on the Beaufort County Board of Education. Four candidates filed to run for two at-large seats on Beaufort
City Council, while voters across Beaufort County will decide seven school board races in the Nov. 3 general election. Four seek two Beaufort City Council seats Incumbent Josh Scallate will seek another term on Beaufort City Council and will face three challengers: Thad Lane, Jared Madison and Grady Woods. Councilman Mike McFee, whose seat is also up for election this year, did not file for another term. McFee said his decision to leave City Council was a positive one
and that he felt it was time to make room for new perspectives. “Very positively, I just felt it was time to afford fresh insights and thoughts,” McFee said. “I have enjoyed my time immensely, but want to spend more energy with other charitable organizations I serve and my real estate business.” With McFee not seeking reelection, at least one new member will join the five-member Beaufort City Council following the November election. Madison said his decision to run grew out of more than a year spent advocating for downtown employees and researching city
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Loving her like a sister Beaufort’s Rotary clubs again reach out to help sister city of Ostroh — this time with water tower
Beaufort Academy grad receives inaugural Next Generation Leader award for work that began during county's 2022 book challenges By Delayna Earley The Island News Sitting among some of the country's most recognizable civil rights advocates, scholars and public figures, Elizabeth Foster was having a hard time believing she belonged there. Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick were among those being honored, along with former U.S. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and constitutional law scholar Erwin Chemerinsky. And then there was Elizabeth, 21, whose path to the same stage began nearly four years earlier in Beaufort County, S.C., when she was a high school senior fighting the removal of 97 books from school library shelves. "It was a really, really crazy surreal feeling to be sitting alongside them," Elizabeth said. The American Civil Liberties Union named Elizabeth its inaugural Next Generation Leader in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties during its biennial awards ceremony July 24 in Washington, D.C. The ACLU credited her with gaining national recognition for defending the freedom to read in South Carolina, helping restore challenged books and mobilizing students around free speech and other civil liberties issues. Elizabeth did not even know who the other honorees were until they were announced about a week before the ceremony. "I saw that headline with Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick ... and I was just completely blown away," she said. But one of the moments that stayed with her came later, when high school students attending the
issues, including housing, parking, financial oversight, civic engagement, public safety and growth. “The more involved I became, the more I saw how many people felt unheard or disconnected from the decisions affecting them,” Madison said. “I’m running because I want to turn that work into action and make sure people know their voices matter. Ultimately I want to make sure people feel like they matter.” Scallate said he decided to seek a second term after considering the commitment involved and
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Special to The Island News hen Beaufort Rotarians met by Zoom with municipal leaders and engineers in Ostroh, Ukraine, during the summer of 2025, they asked one simple question: "What is your greatest need?" The answer was immediate: replace the failing water tower. Beaufort's three Rotary clubs have launched a campaign to raise $20,000 to replace a failing water tower that provides clean drinking water to approximately 15,000 residents of Beaufort's sister city of Ostroh. Through Rotary's matching grant program, local donations could ultimately generate approximately $72,000 to complete the project. "When we asked the leaders of our sister city what they needed most, they didn't ask for something extraordinary," said Rotary project leader Baxter McLendon. "They asked for something every family deserves — clean, safe drinking water. That's a need the people of Beaufort can understand, and it's one we can help meet. Every donation brings us one step closer to giving thousands of Ukrainians a dependable source of safe water."
Pictured in front of the failing water tower that serves Ostroh, Beaufort’s sister city in Ukraine, are (from left) Anatolii Nahulko, Ostroh City Engineer of Municipal Utilities; Andrii Koshynskyi, Ostroh Director of Municipal Enterprise “Ostroh Vodokanal”; Ludmyla Kozak, Ostroh Director of International Relations; and Robert McAllister, Global Catalyst for Reliant Mission, Lexington, S.C. Submitted photo
Sister-city partnership The sister-city partnership was established by the City of Beaufort and Ostroh in March 2022, just weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Beaufort residents, the City of Beaufort, and the area’s three Rotary clubs — Rotary Club of Beaufort, Sea Island Rotary Club, and the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry — have worked together to provide emergency medical supplies, ambulances, generators, heating equipment, and other humanitarian assistance. Together, they have delivered more than $135,000 in aid
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VETERAN OF THE WEEK American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim McKenna, Jr., 94, who joined the United States Marine Corps in Pittsburgh in 1951. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he was assigned to Duquesne University to earn a college degree, then to Officer Candidate School at Quantico to be commissioned. He then at-
OBITUARY Gwendolyn Ann Sherman
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Gwendolyn Ann Sherman, 94, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2026, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born on Feb. 10, 1932 in Hutchinson, Kansas, Gwendolyn lived a life marked by grace, grit, and an enduring love for her family. Gwendolyn devoted much of her life to her family as a homemaker while also pursuing a career in the fashion industry. She was known for her impecca-
tended flight school in Pensacola, Fla., and Corpus Christi, Texas, earning his wings in 1954. He was assigned to Quantico flying the F4U Corsair. He then transitioned at MCAS Cherry Point to the F3D SkyKnight, the first American carrier-based jet night fighter. He served aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42). In 1960 he was released from active duty
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and attended the Dickinson School of Law (now part of Penn State University) earning a law degree. He then worked for Jim McKenna Jr. Robert Kennedy in Washington before returning to Pittsburgh as an assistant U.S. Attorney. Eventually
he moved to a law firm where he spent more than 30 years. In 2022, he moved to Beaufort. He has two brothers and a grandson who are Marine Corps veterans. – Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
ble sense of style and love of good shoes. Beyond her professional and personal accomplishments, she was an avid Gwendolyn Sherman reader and a dedicated sports fan, with a special devotion to the Kansas Jayhawks. Her enthusiasm for sports extended to cheering on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at their games — a tradition she never missed. She is survived by her sons, Bradley E Sherman and Mitchell
W. Sherman; her grandchildren, Mitchell A. Sherman Jr., Heather Martin Langford, Wade Martin, Brooke Sherman Bourell, and Damon Sherman; as well as 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Wayne Sherman, and her daughter, Teresa Sherman Martin. Gwendolyn’s legacy is one of fierce love for Jesus, family, cooking, and especially her dogs. She shared her wisdom and strength with generations who will continue to carry forward the values she held dear. A graveside memorial service
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was held on Monday, Aug. 17, at Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society in Beaufort or Compassus Hospice. Gwendolyn’s memory will forever inspire those who knew her. May her legacy of love and resilience bring comfort to all who mourn her passing.
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from page A1 believes the experience he gained during his first term will be important as the city continues work on several major projects. “I believe the experience gained during my first term, combined with the importance of maintaining continuity on several major city projects, will allow me to continue bringing value to the Council and, most importantly, to the residents we serve,” Scallate said. The City Council race is
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from page A1 to Ostroh. Now, the partnership is shifting from emergency relief to rebuilding critical public infrastructure. Although municipal officials identified several important infrastructure needs — including repairs to leaking sewage collectors and renovations of schools and a kindergarten — the Beaufort Rotary clubs chose the water tower because it offers the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting difference in the lives of thousands of people. If additional funds are raised beyond the amount needed for the water tower, Rotary hopes to assist with repairs to deteriorating sewage collection lines. The water tower project The Rotary project focuses on replacing a deteriorating municipal water tower serving the nearby village of Hremyachy. Unlike many American water towers that simply store water,
Northern Beaufort County school board races Four of the seven Beaufort County Board of Education races on the ballot this fall represent all or portions of northern Beaufort County. District 2: Genie R. Brainerd and Christopher Dantzler are seeking the District 2 seat currently held by Chloe Gordon, who is not seeking reelection. Brainerd said she decided months ago that serving on the school board would the Ukrainian facility is an essential part of the community's water treatment system, incorporating filtration and iron-removal equipment. The aging infrastructure serves not only Ostroh's permanent population of about 15,000 residents, but also thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have sought refuge there since the war began. Since that summer 2025 meeting, Beaufort Rotary leaders have worked directly with Ukrainian engineers and municipal officials to develop a practical plan. The project will be supervised in Ukraine by the Rivne Rotary Club. Rotarians Olha Novytska and Borys Bodnar have extensive experience managing international Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in cooperation with the World Health Organization and other humanitarian organizations, providing confidence that the project will be carefully managed and completed successfully. The three Beaufort Rotary clubs hope to raise $20,000 locally. Rotary District 7770 is expected to provide matching funds, after which the Rotary
be the next step in what she described as her “service journey.” A retired educator, Brainerd said her experiences raising a granddaughter and advocating for children who have experienced trauma also influenced her decision to run. “Strong families build stronger schools. Strong schools build stronger communities,” Brainerd said. “Stronger communities benefit everyone. Free, integrated public schools are positive for all stakeholders.” District 3: Incumbent William Smith is seeking another term representing District 3 and faces two challengers,
Cynthia Gregory-Smalls and Willie Turral. District 4: Dee Matthews and Angela Stephens are seeking the District 4 seat currently held by Richard Geier, who is not seeking reelection. With Geier leaving the board, District 4 will have a new representative following the November election. District 5: Incumbent Victor Ney is seeking another term representing District 5 and faces challenger Gwyneth J. Saunders. District 5 includes portions of northern Beaufort County but also extends south of the Broad River.
Foundation may provide an additional global grant match. Ukrainian Rotary partners are also raising funds that may qualify for additional Foundation support, potentially increasing the total resources available for the project.
as much as $1,800 toward a new water tower. Checks can be made payable to Rotary District 7770 Foundation and mailed to Rotarian Paul Walter, Rotary District 7770, 83 Club Course Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Or, to donate online, go to www.rotary7770foundation.org. The Rotary District 7770 Foundation is an IRS approved nonprofit (EIN: 392250479) and any donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Community members seeking additional information may contact any of Beaufort's three Rotary clubs. As the people of Ostroh continue to endure the hardships of war, Beaufort's sister-city partnership stands as a reminder that friendships between communities can cross oceans and national borders. Together, the people of Beaufort have an opportunity to help provide one of life's most essential needs — safe, reliable drinking water — and to demonstrate once again that compassion and service know no boundaries.
How Beaufort can help The City of Beaufort — specifically Mayor Phil Cromer and the rest of City Council — fully support the Ostroh water tower initiative. They have crafted a letter of support, and all five have signed it. The Beaufort community, as well, is invited to become part of this international effort. Every contribution, regardless of size, will help provide a dependable source of clean drinking water for approximately 15,000 Ukrainians. Through Rotary's grant process, local donations may be multiplied several times over, dramatically increasing their impact. Because of matching funds at several levels, a $25 donation can acutally be worth a $90 donation; a $100 donation can become as much as $360; and a $500 donation could mean
Other school board races Three additional Beaufort County Board of Education districts will be decided in November. David Carr and Adrian Lewis filed to run in District 7. Carlton Dallas and Kate Nolan filed in District 8. Melvin P. Campbell, Elizabeth Hey and Gene Meyers filed in District 10. The Island News reached out to each of the Beaufort City Council candidates and candidates seeking Board of Education seats representing all or portions of northern Beaufort County. Candi-
dates not quoted in this story did not respond before the newspaper’s print deadline. Both City Council and school board races are nonpartisan. The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna. theislandnews@gmail.com.
LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF BEAUFORT The Beaufort Mayor and City Council fully support the Ostroh water tower initiative and have provided this letter of support: On behalf of the Beaufort City Council, we are pleased to offer our support for the joint Beaufort Rotary Clubs' initiative to secure grant funding for critical water infrastructure improvements in our sister city of Ostroh, Ukraine. The City of Beaufort values its longstanding relationship with Ostroh and recognizes the importance of maintaining strong ties between our communities. Through this sister city relationship, we have come to appreciate both the resilience of the people of Ostroh and the challenges they continue to face. The proposed project to replace a deteriorating water tower and address leaking sewer infrastructure represents an important investment in essential public services and quality of life for the residents of Ostroh. Access to reliable water and wastewater infrastructure is fundamental to the health, safety, and well-being of any community. We commend the Beaufort Rotary clubs, Rotary District 7770, and the many local citizens and organizations who have contributed to this effort. Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of international service, humanitarian assistance, and friendship that has long characterized the Rotary mission. The Beaufort City Council is proud to support this grant application and appreciates the dedication of all involved in advancing this meaningful project on behalf of our sister city. Sincerely, Philip E. Cromer, Mayor Mike McFee, Mayor Pro Tem Neil Lipsitz, Councilman Mitch Mitchell, Councilman Josh Scallate, Councilman
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West Nile virus continues to turn up in Beaufort mosquitoes
Positive samples found north and south of the Broad River, Mosquito Control increases surveillance, treatments
By Delayna Earley The Island News Mosquitoes collected in Beaufort County are continuing to test positive for West Nile virus, weeks after the virus was first detected locally this summer. Beaufort County Mosquito Control confirmed in July that the first West Nile virus-posi-
tive mosquito samples of 2026 had been collected from surveillance traps in the City of Beaufort. Since then, additional positive samples have been detected in locations both north and south of the Broad River. The continued detections have prompted Mosquito Control to increase surveillance in areas where infected mosquitoes have been found and schedule additional truck treatments aimed at reducing adult mosquito populations. The county has not identified the specific locations of the more recent positive traps beyond saying detections have occurred on both sides
of the Broad River. The first positive samples of the year were announced July 15 after mosquitoes collected from traps in the City of Beaufort tested positive in the county's Mosquito Control laboratory. West Nile virus is not unusual in the Lowcountry. County officials said the virus occurs naturally in the area, although the number of detections can vary from year to year. Mosquito Control maintains an extensive surveillance program throughout Beaufort County, deploying as many as 80 mosquito traps each week. Mosquitoes collected through
the program are tested for diseases including West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis virus and St. Louis encephalitis virus. In addition to increased trapping and truck treatments, the county's mosquito-control efforts include larvicide applications, surveillance, testing and public education.
What residents can do West Nile virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who become infected do not develop symptoms, while some can develop fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea
or rash. In rare cases, the virus can cause serious neurological illness. County officials are asking residents to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites, particularly as positive samples continue to be detected. Residents should drain standing water around their homes where mosquitoes can breed, avoid spending extended periods outdoors around dawn and dusk, wear long sleeves and pants when possible and use an EPA-approved insect repellent. Door and window screens should also be kept in good repair. Standing water can collect
in places as small as flowerpot saucers, buckets, children's toys, birdbaths and other outdoor containers. Residents can report mosquito problems or standing water to Beaufort County Mosquito Control by calling 843-255-5800 or visiting the Beaufort County Mosquito Control website. Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
City of Beaufort’s FY2027 budget book now available online
Staff reports According to a media release, the City of Beaufort’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Book has been posted to the City’s website and is now available for residents, businesses, and community partners with an accessible, transparent and comprehensive overview of the City’s financial plan. Designed to be user-friend-
ly and interactive, the digital format budget outlines the City’s planned revenues, expenditures, programs, and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and provides a comprehensive look at how public funds will support City services, operations, and capital projects. “This budget book represents the culmination of
months of work by our departments and City staff, collaborating closely with Council to present a balanced budget. I couldn’t be more proud of everyone’s efforts on this budget book,” Alan Eisenman, Finance Director for City of Beaufort, said in the release. “Transparency means giving our citizens meaningful
access to information about how their tax dollars are collected and spent," Beaufort City Manager Scott Marshall said in the release. "Our online budget book provides that information in a detailed, interactive and easy-to-use format, allowing anyone to explore the City’s finances and better understand how public resources support the
services, programs and projects that benefit our community.” Highlights of the FY 2027 Budget Book include: • Interactive charts and visuals that help users better understand revenue and expenditure trends • Detailed explanations of departmental budgets and performance measures
• Funding for capital improvements projects across City of Beaufort To view the FY2027 Budget Book, visit the City’s budget page at https://bit.ly/4gE8HgQ and select “Fiscal Year 2027 Online Budget Book,” or you can visit https://bit.ly/4cqvEBK to go directly to the budget book.Game On youth tech camps.
NEWS BRIEFS county leaders and employees the Of Summer Fair from 5 to 7 p.m., Boundary Street in Beaufort. BRWC quarterly meetings are Glover a 2026 opportunity to enhance their skills Friday, Aug. 21 at Southside Park in The guest speaker was Shel- casual, informative, and fun; no resInstitute of and knowledge. Participants must Beaufort. There will be games, priz- ley Gay Yuhas, who is running to ervation is required. Members order Government graduate complete nine courses to graduate es, face painting, food and drinks represent S.C. House District 121. off the menu; each is responsible for Beaufort County Councilman York Glover is one of 77 county officials this year to graduated from the South Carolina Association of Counties Annual Conference and Institute of Government. Like Glover, 55 other county officials earned Level I certificates and 35 earned Level II certificates. Fourteen county officials graduated from both levels in 2026. The Institute of Government for County Officials provides elected
from Level I and six courses to grad- and a raffle at the free event. All uate from Level II. SCAC this year children must be accompanied by will begin offering an Advanced an adult. Level Certification, which requires completion of any six advanced Yuhas speaks to courses.
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Beaufort Police hosting End of Summer Fair
The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club (BRWC) held its Third Quarter Members’ Meeting at 10 The Beaufort Police Department a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the is hosting the Chill With A Cop End Red Rooster Restaurant at 2045
Born and raised in Beaufort, Yuhas has been a business executive for 30 years. A community advocate who believes in honor, integrity, and neighbors helping neighbors, Yuhas dove into politics when she became aware of the gun violence, drugs, and gangs that plague our idyllic sea islands. Concerned about voter fatigue, Yuhas asks all Beaufortonians to encourage friends, family, and neighbors to get out and vote.
her own meal. There is an annual Membership Drive Luncheon at Dataw Island Club each February. Anyone interested in joining BRWC is welcome. For more information about the club, go to www.beaufortrepublicanwomensc.com or email Club President Kim Handy at handyabc@ gmail.com. — Staff reports
LEGAL NOTICES PLACE YOUR LEGAL NOTICE HERE PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FIRE STATION #1 RENOVATIONS RFP NO. 2027-101 The City of Beaufort is seeking bids from licensed and qualified contractors for building renovations of Fire Station #1 located at 135 Ribaut Road. • Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit: September 3, 2026, 2:00 PM, Planning Department Conference Room • Questions Due: September 11, 2026, 4:00 PM • Answers Due: September 18, 2026, 4:00 PM • Bid Submissions September 25, 2026, 2:00 PM • Public Bid Opening: September 25, 2026, 2:00 PM, Executive Conference Room 2 The RFP and additional documents may be accessed on the City’s website: www.cityofbeaufort.org/165/Procurement, Current Bid Opportunities. Procurement Administrator: procurement@cityofbeaufort.org. “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY” NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL TIMESHARE ESTATES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 2732- 330(E) OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS REGARDING NON-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF TIMESHARE LIENS, MARIA BELBAS PARKER, ESQ., TRUSTEE FOR THE GOLDEN ISLE-NAUTICAL WATCH TIME SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., HEREBY PERFECTS DELIVERY OF THE MANDATORY "NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL" UPON THE FOLLOWING TIMESHARE OWNERS IN GOLDEN ISLE NAUTICAL WATCH LOCATED IN UNIT 4 OF GOLDEN ISLE NAUTICAL WATCH, HARBOUR ISLAND, BEAUFORT COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA BY PUBLISHING NOTICE THE NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE TIMESHARE PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Owners—Timeshare Unit/Week—Tax Map Parcel Thomas & Eileen Fitzgerald—Unit 4/Week 3—R300 020 00A 0124 3 June M. Williams—Unit 4/Week 4—R300 020 00A 0124 4 Frank & Mary Richardson—Unit 4/Week 1o—R300 020 00A 0124 10 Richard A. Delong—Unit 4/Week 17—R300 020 00A 0124 17 Augusta McD. Ball—Unit 4/Week 25—R300 020 00A 0124 25 Anne Anderson & Robert Johnson—Unit 4/Week 32— R300 020 00A 0124 32 Willie J. & Helen Odums—Unit 4/Week 33—R300 020 00A 0124 33 Willie A. (Sr.) & Jessie R. Deloach—Unit 4/Week 37— R300 020 00A 0124 37 Lillie M. Allison—Unit 4/Week 39—R300 020 00A 0124 39 Freddrick & Betty Hargrove—Unit 4/Week 40—R300 020 00A 0124 40 Edsel & Shirley Mitchell—Unit 4/Week 41—R300 020 00A 0124 41 Mabel J. Davis—Unit 4/Week 42—R300 020 00A 0124 42 Lou Ann Adams—Unit 4/Week 43—R300 020 00A 0124 43 Phyllis A. Ford—Unit 4/Week 44—R300 020 00A 0124 44 James & Dorothy Hightower—Unit 4/Week 50—R300 020 00A 0124 50 Albert & Elena Keenan—Unit 4/Week 51—R300 020
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00A 0124 51 TO THE ABOVE-LISTED OWNERS OF THE IDENTIFIED OWNER USE PERIODS (WEEKS) IN UNIT 4 OF GOLDEN ISLE NAUTICAL WATCH, HARBOUR ISLAND, BEAUFORT COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA: THIS PUBLICATION hereby constitutes the NOTICE required by the applicable South Carolina statutes regarding the foreclosure of your respective timeshare weeks: If you fail to cure the default or take other appropriate action with regard to this matter within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of publication of this notice, you will risk losing your interest in this timeshare estate through a nonjudicial foreclosure procedure. However, under the nonjudicial procedure, you will not be subject to a deficiency judgment or personal liability for the lien being foreclosed even if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the nonjudicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. You may object to the sale of your timeshare estate through the nonjudicial foreclosure procedure and require foreclosure of your timeshare interest to proceed through the judicial process. An objection must be made in writing and received by the trustee before the end of the thirty-day time period. You must state the reason for your objection and include your address on the written objection. In a judicial foreclosure proceeding that results from your objection, you may be subject to a deficiency judgment and personal liability for the lien being foreclosed if the sale of your timeshare estate resulting from the judicial foreclosure is insufficient to satisfy the amount of the lien being foreclosed. Furthermore, you also may be subject to a personal money judgment for the costs and attorney's fees incurred by the lienholder in the judicial foreclosure proceeding if the court finds that there is a complete absence of a justifiable issue of either law or fact raised by your objections or defenses. You have the right to cure your default at any time before the sale of your timeshare estate by payment of all past due assessments, accrued interest, late fees, taxes, and all fees and costs incurred by the lienholder and trustee, including attorney's fees and costs, in connection with the default. This right to cure shall cease on the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. Absent the trustee's receipt of a written objection from any of the timeshare owners as set forth above, a NOTICE OF SALE shall be recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Beaufort County, South Carolina, and the timeshare owners whose timeshare weeks in Unit 4 of Golden Isle Nautical Watch will be sold (pursuant to the Notice of Sale) shall be provided with a copy of the said Notice at their last known addresses. Once the Notice of Sale has been published, the sale of the timeshare weeks in Golden Isle Nautical Watch Unit 4 shall take place at the time and date set forth therein at the office of the Trustee. This Notice of Default and Intent to Sell Timeshare Estate is being issued by Maria Belbas Parker, the trustee for the Golden Isle-Nautical Watch Time Share Owners Association; Maria Belbas Parker can be reached at the mailing address of Post Office Box 7926, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938; physical address is 7 Finch St., Suite 7A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926; 843 341 9200 phone; 843 341 9228 fax. Date:August13,2026 Maria Belbas Parker, Esq., Trustee
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Joseph I.Frank Anastasia Nelson Adelman 05/17/2025 Date of Death: 2/25/2026 2025ES0700899 Case Number: 2026ES0700852
Elisa O’Connor Donna Joy Adelman 16 William 10C/OCougar Run Pope Drive, Ste. 202 Bluffton, SC Island, 29909 SC 29926 Hilton Head
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Frederick Ray Liles Andrew Robert Richdale Date of Death: 07/05/2025 6/5/2026 Case Number: 2025ES0700943 2026ES0700864
MelaineC. S.Richdale Smith Wyatt PO Box 1107 6067 C/O P.O. DRAWER Beaufort, 29901 SC 29938 Hilton HeadSCIsland,
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Jerry JosephRamesh Dittle Desai Bhartendu 03/01/2025 Date of Death: 6/11/2026 2025ES0700903 Case Number: 2026ES0700833
Lori R.Desai Cullen Tejal 16 William Pope Drive, Ste. 202 C/O P.O. BOX 7906 Bluffton, SC Island, 29909 SC 29938 Hilton Head
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Alan Michaelson; EvelynJoelBrock Roane AKA Alan J. Michaelson Date of Death: 06/29/2025 9/17/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700944 2025ES0701156
Catherine H.Grubell Lawrence Roane, Jr. C/OEast 16 William Pope Dr., Ste. 202 28 River Drive Bluffton, SC Beaufort, SC 29909 29907
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Marguerite AnneGassner Ford Richard Donald Date of Death: 5/19/2026 07/01/2025 2025ES0700906 Case Number: 2026ES0700850
MichaelMelzer Ralph Ford Randi C/O 852 PO Box 5098Road Orleans Hilton HeadSCIsland, Charleston, 29407SC 29938
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
John Edward Miracle; AKA John E. Miracle Patricia H. Shelburne Date of Death: 04/05/2025 6/10/2026 Case Number: 2025ES0700932 2026ES0700870
GeraldineS.G.Fisher, MiracleAnne Shelburne Newell Elizabeth C/O P.O. PO Box BOX5098 1938 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 Bluffton, SC 29910
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Anna Maria Wilhelmina David Edward Heiser, Sr.La Haije 07/21/2025 Date of Death: 6/11/2026 2025ES0700892 Case Number: 2026ES0700838
Helma Franisca Reggie Jay HeiserCap& Kelly Ann Heiser 17 Brams PointWheel Rd. Road 38084 Broken Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Polson, MT 59860
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Raymond Pettersen Catherine Carl Louise Snyder Date of Death: 06/09/2025 3/21/2026 Case Number: 2025ES0700929 2026ES0700865
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Rita Marie O’Brien Ryan Matthew Hester 07/25/2025 Date of Death: 7/1/2026 2025ES0700913 Case Number: 2026ES0700828
John M.Eans O’Brien, Sarah HesterJr. PO Drawer 1107Drive C/O 935 Equestrian Beaufort SC 29901 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
MarilynEdward Kolbe Olsen Wayne Hills 05/30/2025 Date of Death: 5/29/2026 2025ES0700733 Case Number: 2026ES0700785
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
RobertM.A.Howard Parham, Jr. Emily 07/09/2025 Date of Death: 12/31/2025 2025ES0700912 Case Number: 2026ES0700829
Connie A. L. Olsen Nicolas Hills C/O School 112 Executive 140 Street, Center Apt. 3 1 Corpus Christi Place, #112 Waltham, MA 02451 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 V. AlexSeigler Dorobantu Lillian C/OMary 1110 Jenkins Pick Pocket 42 CirclePlantation Dr. Ste. A Beaufort, SC 29902 Saint Helena, SC 29920
William Hardin M. Roberson, Elender BarrettJr.Jahde 05/20/2025 Date of Death: 2/9/2026 2025ES0700645 Case Number: 2026ES0700836
Lacey Michelle Heather E. NagleGodec PO Drawer 1023 C/O P.O. BOX 7906 Beaufort, 29901 SC 29928 Hilton HeadSCIsland,
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Andrew Gerard Schiavone, III Rosalyn Riddle Kolb 06/09/2025 Date of Death: 5/14/2026 2025ES0700751 Case Number: 2026ES0700839
Melissa M.J.Schiavone Benjamin Kolb Drawer 1107Village C/O 17POProfessional 29901 Beaufort, SC 29907
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Ronald Gene Tune III Samuel McGowan Date of Death: 6/18/2026 06/30/2025 2025ES0700914 Case Number: 2026ES0700848
Rodney Anne A. Schaake Virginia Bohler-McGowan C/OFiddler PO BoxDrive 22230 34 Hilton Head Beaufort, SC Island, 29907 SC 29925
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Carol J. Strother Patricia Ann Wilson Date of Death: 6/16/2026 Date Death: 2026ES0700808 07/12/2025 Case of Number: Case Number: 2025ES0700916 William Dewaine Walston, Jr. Mary Grey Boatwright Date of Death: 6/8/2026 Date Death: 2026ES0700801 08/04/2025 Case of Number: Case Number: 2025ES0700963 Clarence Washington, Jr. Francis Brien; AKA Francis C. Brien Date ofCharles Death: 12/22/2025 Date Death: 2026ES0700874 07/11/2025 Case of Number: Case Number: 2025ES0700946 Robert William Wolfe Arthur Emerson Date ofAndrew Death: 6/14/2026 Date Death: 2026ES0700851 07/27/2025 Case of Number: Case Number: 2025ES0700956 Lillian Dowiak Barnes AKA Lillian Dowiak Blasey Barnes Ervin Fitzgerald Date ofGene Death: 1/8/2026 Date Death: 2026ES0700899 12/24/2024 Case of Number: Case Number: 2025ES0700948 Scott Joseph Fanger Robin Date ofRaines Death:Hoffer 3/2/2026 Date Death: 2026ES0700881 04/27/2025 Case of Number: Case Number: 2025ES0700964
MelvaKathryn Jean Shelton Mary ScanlinWheeler 07/16/2025 Date of Death: 2/3/2026 2025ES0700893 Case Number: 2026ES0700694
TeresaVincent Lynn Anthony John Scanlin PO Box 1C/O Myrtle Bank7906 Road 29938 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
CharlesAnderson Fain Williams Susan Wilson-Rich 07/23/2025 Date of Death: 6/24/2026 2025ES0700889 Case Number: 2026ES0700834
LauraS.Ann Richardson Noah E. Wilson-Rich 2662P.O. Broad C/O BOXStreet 7906 Beaufort, 29902 SC 29938 Hilton HeadSCIsland,
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
Donald Joseph SimeonCamoosa Zuidema;AKA AKARobert DonaldJ. S.Camoosa Zuidema Robert 04/29/2025 Date of Death: 7/7/2026 2025ES0700904 Case Number: 2026ES0700871
Marianne Zuidema Keith Camoosa 3404DRAWER Salterbeck C/O P.O. 1107Street, Ste. 204 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Beaufort, SC 29901
08/21/2025 08/13/2026
Patricia Gilbert FrancisCampbell Crocco Donald 07/29/2025 Date of Death: 6/28/2026 2025ES0700931 Case Number: 2026ES0700872
John F. Crocco Elizabeth Campbell Mumaw PO Box C/O P.O. 118 DRAWER 1107 Southport,SCCT29901 06890 Beaufort,
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Charles Oliver Golson III Kathleen A. Cassidy 09/28/2024 Date of Death: 7/31/2025 2024ES0701357 Case Number: 2026ES0700856
NancyM.L. Cassidy Golson Derek 16 William C/O P.O. DRAWERPope 14 Dr., Ste. 202 Bluffton, SC Island, 29909 SC 29938 Hilton Head
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Gladys Kline Legare Martha Royette Conway AKA Martha R. Conway, Date of Conway Death: 04/27/2025 Martha Case Number: Date of Death: 2025ES0700933 7/16/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700858
CharisseDale Parker Robert Conway PO Box 2478BOX 1107 C/O POST OFFICE 29901-2478 Beaufort, SC 29901
08/28/2025 08/13/2026
Molly Kathryn Guida AKA Molly Kathryn Young Date of Death: 5/29/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700863
Christopher J. Guida 08/13/2026 1 Jones Farm Lane Heather R. Galvin, Probate Judge, Beaufort County, SC Oxford, NJ 07863
CynthiaMcCulloch K. Hutcheson Dawn Christina Lesher 37 FerebeeR.Court C/O 10 Hospital Center Commons, Ste. 400 Bluffton, SC 29910 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Andrew H. Shapiro Edward Harry Tobergte 3153 Hambletonian Lane C/O PO Box 7906 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 Keith W. Walston Louise 22D BowBrunson Circle C/O POHead Drawer 1107 SC 29928 Hilton Island, Beaufort, SC 29901 Inez Washington LisaP.O. BrienBOX 2358 C/O C/O PO Drawer 1107 Beaufort, SC 29901 Beaufort, SC 29901 Jennifer C. Wolfe 4Clara Fox Marie GrapeEmerson C/O POHead Box 3435 Hilton Island, SC 29928 Bluffton, SC 29910 Dawn Blasey Daniel Fitzgerald C/O P.O.Gene BOX 3851 27187 Chippendale Bluffton, SC 29910 Ter. Salisbury, MD 21801 Nathan Fanger Myers Hoffer, II 61William Harding Street C/O 2015 Boundary Beaufort, SC 29902 St., #227 Beaufort,Fanger SC 29902 Wesley 130 Bonaire Circle Melissa L. SC Davis Beaufort, 29906 C/O PO Drawer 1107 Beaufort, SC 29901 Terry Jenkins 3 Sunflower Court Matthew J. Lieser Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 C/O 112 Executive Center 1 Corpus Christi Place, #112 Barry Keith Webber Hilton C/O P.O.Head BOX Island, 5098 SC 29928 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 Janese W. Davis 180 Pearl Davis RoadLane Christopher James Springfield, 31329 10 Cherry HillGALane Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 R. Willis Post C/O 17 Professional Rebecca K. Hawver Village Beaufort, SC 7906 29907 C/O P.O. BOX Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 James F. Holland C/O PO Box Pamela Sue7906 Lutz Hilton Island, SC 29938 C/O 1533Head Fording Island Road, Suite 294 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Deborah F. Kopp C/O POWintz Drawer 1023 Jami McKeon Beaufort, SC 29901 3747 Rosemont Pass Newtown Square, PA 19073
Bertha Graves AKA Ellen Bertha Goethe Graves Date of Death: 5/22/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700857
Gloria G. Williams P.O. BOX 1798 Beaufort, SC 29901
08/21/2025 08/06/2026
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Stanley M. Lawson Date of Death: 06/21/2025 Case Number: Melinda Gayle 2025ES0700961 Jenkins Date of Death: 11/3/2025 Joe Lieser CaseWilliam Number: 2026ES0700878 Date of Death: 07/12/2025 Case Number: 2025ES0700857 Pierrette Michelin Koehler Date of Death: 5/8/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700898 Larry Cecil Millender Date Death: BettyofMae Lane02/19/2025 Case Date Number: of Death:2025ES0700974 11/11/2025 Case Number: 2026ES0700894 Suzanne Rekate Post Date SusanofM.Death: Parrish07/21/2025 Case Date Number: of Death:2025ES0700962 7/5/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700893 Kelly Lynn Sullivan Date Death: 07/21/2025 LaurieofBeth Ryan Case Date Number: of Death:2025ES0700954 6/2/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700896 James Franklin Willard Date Death: 07/02/2025 Robertof Earl Wintz Case Date Number: of Death:2025ES0700957 7/20/2026 Case Number: 2026ES0700900
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Beaufort Digital Corridor to celebrate a milestone
Event marks a decade of building Beaufort's tech economy, touts past achievements, new leadership, new podcast studio
Staff reports The Beaufort Digital Corridor (BDC) will mark 10 years of growing the region's tech and startup economy with a milestone anniversary celebration on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the BDC's BASEcamp facility in downtown Beaufort. The event will bring together members, alumni, city leaders, and community partners to reflect on a decade of growth and to look ahead under new Executive Director Arthur "AJ" Jackson III. Jackson, a former tech startup co-founder and UNC Chapel Hill graduate, took over as Executive Director in May 2026, suc-
ceeding Jess O'Brien, who led BDC from 2021 to early 2026. Jackson steps into the role as BDC executes its 2025 to 2028 Strategic Plan, expanding programming and deepening regional partnerships. One of the clearest signs of that next chapter is BDC's new community podcast studio, funded in part by a $7,500 grant from Sparklight's Charitable Giving Fund awarded to the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation in December 2025. The studio, five years in the making, officially opened this spring with a ribbon cutting alongside the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and an all day Podcast-A-Thon. The studio's mission is to help residents, small businesses, and nonprofits build digital skills and amplify local voices. BDC's membership base reflects that same momentum. Members include Edify, which uses AR tech-
WANT TO GO? What: Beaufort Digital Corridor 10th Anniversary Celebration When: 5:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 Where: Beaufort Digital Corridor/BASEcamp, 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort More information: Beaufort Digital Corridor Executive Director Arthur "AJ" Jackson III, Board Chairman Rich Conte, BDC members, alumni companies, and community partners will be present. The event is open to the public.
nology to help museums, educational institutions, and cultural landmarks in historically rich, under-served areas connect with modern audiences; and Nexvelo, a boutique Salesforce consulting and AI solutions firm that partners with public sector, higher education, telecom, and regional enterprise clients while staying rooted in local development initiatives. Other members include Lowcountry Games, currently developing an AI-driven game tied to America's 250th anniversary, alongside a growing roster of tech, marketing, and creative businesses calling
BASEcamp home. The O’Brien years Much of what BDC is celebrating traces back to the nearly five years O'Brien spent as Executive Director. O'Brien, who joined BDC full time after serving as a volunteer board member, secretary, and treasurer, is credited by the organization with building much of the operational foundation AJ Jackson now inherits. Under her leadership, BDC: • Launched the community podcast studio project and secured the Sparklight grant that funded it, seeing
the studio through from initial concept to its ribbon cutting this spring; • Grew the Google Career Certificates program to 500 scholarships across six workforce tracks, expanding access to tech careers for local residents; • Established the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation, the organization's 501(c)(3) arm, to advance economic growth and social equity in tech; • Secured a $65,000 Relentless Challenge grant from the South Carolina Department of Commerce Office of Innovation; • Grew the Run Forrest Run 5K into an annual fundraiser drawing hundreds of runners, part of the Beaufort Triple Crown Race Series benefiting local nonprofits; and • Was personally recognized with a Buzzworthy Award at the 2023 Civitas Award Reception for her contributions to the Beaufort tech community.
O'Brien stepped away from BDC earlier this year, with Rich Conte serving as interim point of contact ahead of Jackson's appointment. How it all started The Beaufort Digital Corridor launched in 2016 after city leaders and local advocates, including founding catalyst and former City of Beaufort City Councilman and Mayor Stephen Murray, studied the Charleston Digital Corridor's model and set out to build a similar hub for tech talent and entrepreneurship in Beaufort. What began as a handful of coworking desks has grown into BASEcamp, a full coworking and event space downtown, along with programs including TECHconnect networking events and CODEcamp and Game On youth tech camps.
Graham, Norman advance in special GOP Senate primary
By Seanna Adcox SCDailyGazette.com COLUMBIA — A month after the death of Lindsey Graham, his younger sister advanced to a runoff against South Carolina’s 5th District congressman for the chance to succeed him in the U.S. Senate for the next six years. Sen. Darline Graham led the 10-candidate field with about 33% of the votes when The Associated Press called it. Her lead held as vote-counting continued. With almost 25% of the vote, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman will join her on the Aug. 25 ballot. He led in 10 Upstate counties to pull ahead of U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, who led in the Grand Strand and the rest of the 7th District he represents. Graham won the rest of the state. Former Gov. Mark Sanford followed in fourth place, according to the state Election Commission’s unofficial results. (See sidebar below.) Just over 11% of registered voters participated in the special GOP primary. In South Carolina, a primary runoff is required if no candidate gets more than 50% of the votes. It was an emotional night, Graham told reporters, because her brother wasn’t there to celebrate with her. “I know he’s looking down on me, smiling,” Graham said in a short speech after Norman was declared her runoff opponent. It’s been a whirlwind month. The unexpected death July 11 of South Carolina’s senior senator triggered a tight timeline in state law to replace him on November ballots. Candidates began filing for the contest a week before his funeral services in Washington, D.C., and Columbia. Darline Graham, who was frequently by her brother’s side but never a candidate herself, accepted Gov. Henry McMaster’s appointment to fulfill the term that expires in January. South Carolina’s first female U.S. senator was expected to be an honorary placeholder — until President Donald Trump shook up the field pre-filing by urging the newly sworn-in senator to run. But his surprise “complete and total endorsement” of someone without a political record of her own didn’t stop Republicans from jumping into South Carolina’s first open U.S. Senate race in 22 years. Norman and Fry, each with years of experience in the Statehouse and Capitol
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham speaks to reporters Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Columbia, S.C., after leading a 10-candidate field in the special GOP primary and advancing to the runoff against U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman. John A. Carlos II/Special to the S.C. Daily Gazette
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman makes his pitch to voters at the U.S. Senate Stump Stop held at River Bluff High School in Lexington, South Carolina, on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Jessica Holdman/S.C. Daily Gazette Hill, criticized her as unproven and unknown. “I didn’t inherit a record. I earned it,” Fry said during the state GOP debate last week. In thanking voters Tuesday night, Norman again pointed to his record. “Voters made it clear they want a proven conservative with a record of getting the job done on the ballot for the U.S. Senate, and as we advance to the runoff, that’s exactly what we’ll give them,” he said in a statement. The runoff pits a 62-yearold first-time candidate against a 73-year-old congressman who’s held elected office since 2004, when Norman first won a seat in the state House. The Rock Hill developer has represented the 5th District since winning a special election in 2017. He opted to run for governor this year instead of re-election to the U.S. House but lost that bid in June. Graham, of Lexington, has countered that she has experience, just not as a politician. She’s worked in state government for 28 years, the last sev-
en leading the state Commission for the Blind. On Monday, Trump doubled down on his endorsement, saying it’s what Lindsey Graham would’ve wanted. “Darline’s gotten off to a great start,” he said during a call-in rally. He pointed to her votes enabling Todd Blanche to be sworn in Monday as U.S. attorney general as well as passage of sanctions against Russia as championed by her brother. “She’s sort of a natural,” Trump said. His tele-rally occurred hours after Joint Base Charleston was officially renamed in Lindsey Graham’s honor. Officials participating in the ceremonial unveiling in North Charleston included Darline Graham, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a South Carolina native, and McMaster. Speaking to a small room of reporters Tuesday night, Graham again thanked the president for his endorsement and for asking her to run, as well as her family and her brother’s long-time staff-
ers who committed to working for her. “I decided to answer the
call to serve because South Carolina and President Trump need a leader who is taught, principled and will fight to advance our conservative values in Washington,” she said. The past month has been brutal, she said. She’s mourned while learning how to navigate the U.S. Senate and campaign for a full term. In the last month, she’s faced criticism for not being available. The U.S. Senate adjourned Saturday for a month-long recess, which she opposed taking, saying senators needed to stay to pass the SAVE America Act, the first bill she co-sponsored. She said Tuesday she plans to travel the state and talk to voters over the next two weeks. “If you didn’t vote for me today, I will work to earn your vote in the runoff,” Graham said. Critics of Graham’s candidacy — and Trump’s decision — called it a case of political nepotism, saying South Carolinians don’t elect dynasties. But Graham is not the first South Carolina woman elected to fill a deceased family member’s seat. She is, however, the first sister. The other women were widows. Lindsey Graham never married. In the 20th century, four South Carolina women, all Democrats, were elected to finish serving their husband’s term in the U.S. House following his death. None, however, sought election to the
RESULTS Statewide, 334,880 people voted. The percentages below total more than 100 due to rounding: • Darline Graham: 33% • Ralph Norman: 25% • Russell Fry: 20% • Mark Sanford: 15% • Mark Lynch: 6% • Danny Ford II: 1% • Duke Buckner: 0.5% • Glenda Gail Parker: 0.3% • Sam Shepherd: 0.3% • Mark McBride: 0.2% Source: S.C. Election Commission unofficial results.
next full term. Nationwide, 47 women have been elected or appointed to fill congressional vacancies created by the deaths of their husbands: eight to the U.S. Senate and 39 to the U. S. House, according to the Center for American Women and Politics. The winner of the Aug. 25 runoff will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November. Reporter Skylar Laird contributed to this report. Seanna Adcox is a South Carolina native with three decades of reporting experience. After covering the S.C. Legislature and state politics for 18 years. she launched the S.C. Daily Gazette in November 2023 as the 37th state affiliate under the States Newsroom umbrella. Her previous employers include The Post and Courier and The Associated Press. S.C. Daily Gazette is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest statefocused nonprofit news organization.
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from page A1 ACLU's National Advocacy Institute began lining up to meet her. They hugged her, asked for photographs and told her she had inspired them. Elizabeth found herself trying to convince them there was not much separating her from them. "I'm literally like three years older than you," she remembered telling them. "I promise this isn't, there's no great divide between us. You guys have great things ahead of you. I'm just a kid." The irony was not lost on her. Nearly four years earlier, Elizabeth had been the high school student trying to convince adults that young people's voices belonged in the conversation. Now, other teenage advocates were looking to her as an example of what their own voices could accomplish. It started with 97 books Elizabeth was a senior at Beaufort Academy in fall 2022 when 97 books were initially removed from Beaufort County School District library shelves pending review. She had helped establish Beaufort Academy's chapter of DAYLO, the Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, a student-led group centered on diverse literature, empathy and different perspectives. For Elizabeth, the decision to get involved came almost immediately. "It wasn't about the content of the list so much as the principle," she said. She was particularly troubled that the books had been removed before undergoing the district's review process. "I don't believe that this is what our country is about," she said. "I don't believe that this is how education should function." Elizabeth and her brother created a spreadsheet examining the themes, characters and identities represented in the challenged books, looking for patterns in whose stories were being targeted. For Elizabeth, access to those stories was about more than the books themselves. Literature, she said, gives students an opportunity to see themselves represented while also allowing them to understand lives and experiences different from their own. Soon, students from Beaufort Academy, Beaufort High School and Battery Creek High School were appearing before the Beaufort County Board of Education. Their advocacy eventually took them to Columbia to testify at the Statehouse. Elizabeth hoped people would pay attention. She hoped the issue might cross political and partisan lines. She did not expect what came next. By the spring of her senior year, a documentary crew had
begun following Elizabeth and other student advocates as the controversy unfolded. "I never would have imagined that," she said. BCSD eventually completed its review of the challenged titles. Five received decisions restricting them from district libraries for five years: “The Haters” by Jesse Andrews, “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult, “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover, “Forever for a Year” by B.T. Gottfred and “Breathless” by Jennifer Niven. “Breathless,” however, was determined not to be in the district's library inventory. The remaining challenged books were returned to school library shelves. By then, however, the debate over access to books had moved beyond Beaufort County. A parallel fight As Elizabeth and her classmates organized students, her mother, Mary Likis Foster, an active member of the Families Against Book Bans board, was becoming involved from the adult side of the issue. Mary joined what was then a small Facebook group after attending a community panel about the challenges in December 2022. There were just 12 members when she joined. The group eventually developed into Families Against Book Bans, or FABB, and grew to between 600 amd 700 members. Mary became a regular voice against removing books from school libraries, advocating at both Beaufort County Board of Education and South Carolina State Board of Education meetings. She argued that restricting what students can read affects more than those who might choose a particular book. It also limits opportunities for students to encounter perspectives, experiences and lives different from their own. FABB worked to inform adults, support student advocates and mobilize community members as the debate moved to the state level. The organization also distributed hundreds of books throughout the community. At home, the issue became part of the Foster family's everyday life. Elizabeth's father cut out the list of challenged books and put it on the refrigerator, and the family talked about which ones they had read. At first, Mary said, they assumed the challenges would not stand. Then they realized assuming was not enough. "It became clear very quickly that the only way for this not to continue happening was to stand up and fight it," Mary said. "And so that's what we did in every capacity that we had." When advocacy became personal The work came with a cost. Elizabeth and Mary both remember one Beaufort County school board meeting
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Reconstruction Era Park hosting lecture on Beaufort’s free people of color in the 1860s
The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park continues its summer lecture series from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at 913 West Street. Park Ranger Tedi Light, Ph.D., will present “Beaufort’s Free Persons of Color through the Civil War and Reconstruction,” exploring the lives of Beaufort County’s more than 800 free people of color recorded in the 1860 Census and how their lives and opportunities changed during
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when, after public comment had ended, a woman who supported the book challenges began yelling at students. For Mary, watching an adult berate teenagers who had come to exercise their right to address their school board was one of the most difficult moments of the experience. For Elizabeth, it became overwhelming. In her ACLU acceptance speech, she described being "mid-panic attack in the bathroom at a school board meeting after being yelled at by a combative proponent of book bans." She also spoke about friends being harassed and threatened online by people three times their age. After the confrontation, the adults supporting the students developed a safety plan and placed volunteers around them at subsequent meetings so they could be escorted from the building if another confrontation occurred. "It just didn't occur to me that we were going to need to have an exit strategy for students," Mary said. Despite the confrontation, Mary said she has tried to understand the motivations of people on the other side of the debate. She believes many genuinely think they are protecting children, even though she strongly disagrees that restricting access to books accomplishes that. "It is not that simple," Mary said. "They do really, I think that they really do believe that they're protecting children from something that they believe is really dangerous." For Elizabeth, there were also the ordinary demands of being a high school senior. College applications, extracurricular activities, schoolwork and prom continued alongside meetings, research and public comments. Still, she said she never seriously considered walking away. "I don't think it ever occurred to me to just stop it," Elizabeth said. A text, a jazz club and a very big surprise Nearly four years later, Elizabeth was in Santiago, Chile, with one of her best friends during spring break when Mary sent her a text. Do you have a minute to call? Elizabeth was at a jazz club when the message came through. She stepped outside. Her parents and Nick Mercer of the ACLU of South Carolina were on the phone. Mercer had nominated Elizabeth for a new national ACLU award without her knowledge. He told her to check her email. A message from ACLU President Deborah Archer was waiting. Elizabeth had won. She had not known she was nominated. She did not even know the award existed. "I was completely caught off guard and also, like, so honored," Elizabeth said.
Reconstruction. There is no learn more about the League’s admission charge. mission, and, thanks to the extended deadline, submit their application on the spot. Junior Service Founded in 2005, the JuLeague of nior Service League of BeauBeaufort extends fort is a nonprofit organizamembership tion of women dedicated to volunteerism and community deadline The Junior Service League service throughout Beaufort of Beaufort has extended and Jasper counties. Since its membership application its founding, JSLB has given deadline through Thursday, back more than $200,000 to Aug. 20, giving prospective local organizations through members extra time to apply volunteer work, fundraising, ahead of the organization’s and grants. third annual Summer Social. Those interested in joining The event will take place are encouraged to attend the from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Summer Social or submit an Aug. 20, at ShellRing Ale application by Thursday, Aug. Works in Port Royal. Prospec20 at jslbeaufort.com/join-jslb tive members are invited to meet current JSLB members, — Staff reports
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Mercer later sent her the nomination he had written. "It was just so kind," she said. "It was just such a beautiful gesture and recognition for a lot of the work that I had done in South Carolina." Mary had known about the nomination but kept it from her daughter. With ACLU affiliates around the country able to submit nominees, she said she never assumed Elizabeth would be selected. Then, months later, she watched her daughter take the stage in Washington. 'The most powerful people in this room' Elizabeth used much of her acceptance speech to turn attention away from herself and toward the students attending the ACLU's National Advocacy Institute. "Looking at all of you tonight, I see so many powerful advocates," she said. "Organizers, lawyers, educators, musicians, and athletes, all with immense influence and impact. But the most powerful people that I see in this room tonight are the students with the ACLU National Advocacy Institute." She told them being a young advocate could sometimes feel like a "cheat code," opening doors that might otherwise remain closed. But she also reminded them that advocacy is hard work. She talked about the librarian willing to stay late to read drafts of school board comments, the mother who found a substitute for her preschool class so she could drive students to the Statehouse, the father who told her she was a "rock star" and the brother whose enthusiasm for fictional characters reinforced her belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to see themselves represented in books.
"Wherever you are and whoever you may have around you, there is a community of potential advocates surrounding you, ready to come out of the woodwork as soon as you speak up," Elizabeth told them. She encouraged the students to "walk confidently through every door you can jam your foot into," while also telling them to use their power thoughtfully, responsibly and sustainably. For Mary, the ceremony represented years of Beaufort school board meetings, trips to Columbia and work behind the scenes. She and her husband spent much of the ceremony holding hands and crying. "We were obnoxiously and wildly proud," Mary said. For Elizabeth, having her mother there made the recognition feel less individual. "I really and truly don't know how I would have been able to do any of this without my family or without my mom," Elizabeth said. "I think we learned so much from each other through this work. … It does feel like receiving it kind of together." Elizabeth said the recognition also belongs, in part, to the larger Beaufort community that mobilized around the students. "It wasn't just, you know, a couple of high schoolers," she said. "It's like the high schoolers and their teachers and their parents and their mentors." What comes next Elizabeth is entering her senior year at Georgetown University, where she studies American studies and statistics. She has not decided exactly what will come after graduation, but she is interested in education and education
policy and is considering applying to Teach For America. Elizabeth said the ACLU recognition came as she was already trying to determine what kind of work she wants to pursue. Being surrounded by people who had built vastly different careers while remaining committed to causes they believed in allowed her to see the different ways advocacy could fit into her own future. She described the experience as "recentering" and "very grounding." Years from now, however, Elizabeth hopes the impact of the work will be bigger than whether any particular book remains on a library shelf. She wants more students to recognize their own ability to participate and to have adults around them who provide resources and support without taking control of their voices. "I hope that there is just more opportunity for that in the future and that students feel more empowered and able to get involved," she said. Nearly four years after Elizabeth first walked into a Beaufort County school board meeting believing students deserved a voice in decisions that affected them, she stood before another group of young advocates in Washington with essentially the same message. Their voices matter. They just have to use them. Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna. theislandnews@gmail.com.
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Burton firefighters rescue injured driver
Early Saturday morning, Aug. 15, the Burton Fire District and Beaufort County EMS personnel rescued an injured driver trapped inside his vehicle. Just before 3 a.m., emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle collision with a trapped occupant on Broad River Blvd. by Sundown Bend. Crews arrived on scene to a single passenger vehicle that had rolled onto its side with the driver trapped inside. Burton firefighters stabilized the vehicle to allow EMS personnel to begin assessing the driver’s injuries. Firefighters then removed the vehicle’s windshield and extricated the driver who was then transported to Beaufort Memorial with what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District
Burton firefighters head to help battle large blaze
Staff Reports At 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, a crew from the Burton Fire District headed north to Winnsboro, S.C.., to assist in combating the massive industrial fire at the 650,000-square-foot MLily mattress manufacturing plant. As part of the South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization, the Burton Fire District answered the call Monday morning when a request for assistance was sent to the state’s fire departments for equipment and personnel to help battle the blaze. The Burton Fire District sent one engine and three firefighters to assist. The crew arrived on the scene at 10:45 p.m., Monday. The initial response to the pant occurred just before 10 a.m., Sunday when Columbia firefighters and hazmat teams responded to a fire alarm and a report of a chemical smell at the facility. Firefighters located a fire in a conveyor belt involving a foam product. Fire crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire by 6 p.m.; however, the fire reignited at 11:30 p.m., Sunday. Fire officials believed they had the fire again controlled by 8 a.m., Monday only for it to reignite.
Beaufort Memorial to host free joint pain seminar
Special to The Island News Beaufort Memorial invites community members experiencing pain in their hips or knees to attend a free seminar this month in Port Royal to learn about the latest treatment options for joint pain. Led by Beaufort Memorial Total Joint and Spine Coordinator Dana Aiken, RN, this seminar will focus on the latest treatment options for joint pain, from conservative therapies to advanced joint replacement procedures. Seminar attendees will learn about common causes of joint pain and available treatment options,
such as exercise, physical therapy, medications, injections and minimally invasive surgical solutions. The program will also highlight the advanced orthopedic capabilities at Beaufort Memorial, including robot-assisted joint replacement. “Joint pain is extremely common, especially as we get older, and there’s a huge range of treatment options depending on your condition, preference and lifestyle,” Aiken said. “This seminar helps people understand the source of their pain and dig into the comprehensive treatment options that are out there.”
The seminar will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the classroom at the Port Royal Medical Pavilion at 1680 Ribaut Road. These seminars are free and designed to help participants better understand their joint pain causes and treatment options and develop a personalized path toward better mobility and quality of life. While the seminar is free, space is limited and registration is required. To learn more or to reserve your spot at the Aug. 26 seminar, visit BeaufortMemorial.org/SolvingJointPain.
City gives Charles-Craven Street Drainage update
Staff reports The City of Beaufort provided an update concerning the Charles-Craven Street Drainage Project in a Friday, Aug. 14 media release. On Monday, Aug. 17, Gulf Stream was to begin working on North Street. The intersection of Charles and North was to be be closed while crews began to cut open the asphalt and tree work took place. Following further study and discussion, there is good news, according to the City’s news release. Recent modeling and testing have allowed the pipe size to be reduced from 60 inches to 48 inches for this area. This will allow the amount of earthwork needed to be scaled back and possibly reduce the amount of tree removal needed to finish this sec-
tion of the project. There are still a few unknown variables in the ground; however, those will be addressed and worked through as they present themselves. For the community and the affected area, this means less excavation depth and width, reduced impacts on private properties, and maintained drainage and flood reduction goals. There will be very limited access to and from the Post Office's (501 Charles Street) main parking area, according to the media release, so citizens are strongly encouraged to use the Burton and Port Royal post offices during this phase of construction. This phase of the project is projected to be a minimum of six weeks. This six-week estimate
is based on the understanding that there will be weather delays, possible utility delays, and coordination delays. The City continue to work with all parties affected by this project to accommodate parking, deliveries, or other needed requests. As of Monday, Aug. 17, Craven Street was to be re-opened to eastbound and westbound traffic, and cars will be able to turn left or right on Newcastle Street or West Street while Charles Street was to remain closed. There are some minor access points along Charles Street for businesses and the church. Fencing and construction signs will remain in place throughout the project. Citizens are asked to not drive past road closure signs, even if the roadway ahead seems clear.
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The industrial fire in Winnsboro is difficult to extinguish due to the complex layout of the building limiting access along with the chemical makeup of the foam used in the mattresses which is flammable and water resistant. Photo courtesy of Burton Fire District The difficulty extinguishing the fire is due to the complex layout of the building limiting access along with the chemical makeup of the foam used in the mattresses which is flammable and water resistant. Burton fire crews were initially dispatched to assist in a 12-hour
shift; however, they will remain until released. Emergency services for Burton citizens will not be impacted according to Burton Fire District Chief Harry Rountree who stated reserve fire apparatus and extra crews will fill in until the deployment is complete.
City considering CDBG funding for Southside Park improvements
The City of Beaufort is considering seeking funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for improvements to Southside Park. Before the City can apply, it must determine whether the proposed project meets the program's eligibility requirements. On behalf of the City of Beaufort, the Lowcountry Council of Gov-
ernments has been asked to assist with this process. One of the requirements for CDBG funding is that a majority of the persons who would benefit from the proposed project are low-to-moderate income. To determine eligibility, an income survey of the proposed project service area is being conducted. Residents within the survey area can complete the survey at https://bit.ly/4qqnNdt. The income information collected is strictly for the purpose of determining
whether the City is eligible to apply for CDBG funding and will remain confidential. Individual survey responses will not be released or used for any other purpose. Please base your answer to the income question on the total annual household income of all persons living in the household. If you have any questions regarding the survey or the proposed project, please contact the Lowcountry Council of Governments at 843-4733989. — Staff reports
The art of passing it on: Preserving wealth across generations Wells Fargo A groundbreaking article on ocThere’s a quiet revolution happening in families across the country: conversations about legacy. For generations, money was a subject best left unspoken — taboo, mysterious, sometimes even divisive. But as the largest transfer of wealth in history unfolds, families are discovering that the real secret to preserving what matters isn’t just smart investing or airtight legal documents. It’s talking, planning, and preparing — together. Make wealth a family conversation The most successful families treat wealth as a shared responsibility, not a private burden. That means inviting
the next generation into the conversation early — well before the reading of a will. Don’t just talk numbers; talk values. Ask: What does stewardship mean to us? What are our hopes for the future? These discussions help build trust and clarity, helping ensure your legacy is about more than just assets. Heather Hunt-Ruddy, Divisional President at Wealth & Investment Management, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, puts it simply: “Actively challenging the old custom of silence around money is more important than ever. The conversations we have today help ensure our legacy lives on for generations.” Build a team, plan for change
No one preserves wealth alone. The most resilient families surround themselves with trusted advisors — financial, legal, and tax professionals — who challenge their thinking and help them see blind spots. But the best teams also include family members who are educated and empowered to participate. Regular family meetings, sometimes with advisors present, help everyone understand the plan and their role in it. “Your actions, decisions, and the conversations you choose to have will echo for generations,” Hunt-Ruddy notes. “A plan is only as good as its execution — and its flexibility to adapt with changes.” Life rarely follows a script. Divorce, remarriage, illness, business transitions — these
events can all impact your plans. The strongest strategies are flexible, reviewed regularly, and designed to adapt as circumstances shift. Build in “pressure valves” for shared assets, like buyout provisions or usage schedules for family properties. And make sure to revisit your estate plan after major life events or regulatory changes. Model and communicate your legacy Mariana Martinez, Senior Family Dynamics Specialist at Wealth & Investment Management, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, says the most enduring legacies aren’t just about money — they’re about meaning. Engage your family in philanthropy, volunteer together, or create a family
mission statement. These actions reinforce values and foster unity, helping ensure your legacy is measured not just in dollars, but in impact. “Building a legacy that lasts is a team effort. When families talk openly about their intentions and values, they can create a foundation of trust that can weather any storm,” Martinez said. Transparency is key. Surprises may be fun at birthdays, but in estate planning, they often lead to confusion or conflict. Set clear expectations, revisit them often, and use open-ended questions to keep the dialogue going. As Hunt-Ruddy advises, “Normalize financial conversations. Treat them as part of your family’s rhythm — like annual goal setting or milestone reflections.”
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Beaufort Symphony Orchestra’s Egerstrand dies
Staff reports Members of the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra (BSO) family are mourning the loss of one of their own. Nils Egerstrand, a longtime bassist with the BSO and an orchestra instructor, died in his sleep Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Savannah, Ga. “We are very sad to lose Nils,” said Ami Rabinowitz, a violist with and a board member with the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra. There was a tribute to Egerstrand posted to the BSO Facebook page this past week: Our hearts are especially heavy as we share the loss of another dear member of our Beaufort Symphony family, our friend and longtime bassist, Nils Egerstrand. For more than a decade,
Nils was a familiar and beloved presence in the Beaufort Symphony. An Nils accomplished Egerstrand musician, he had previously served as principal bass and librarian with the North Carolina Symphony and as principal bass with the Coastal Symphony of Georgia before joining us in Beaufort. Those of us who played alongside Nils knew him for the unmistakable enthusiasm he brought to making music. After one of our concerts, a young audience member told one of our musicians that Nils was her favorite because he played with so much joy. We can’t think of a better way to describe him.
Music was a tremendous part of Nils’s life, and he brought that passion with him to every rehearsal and performance. He was opinionated, funny, completely himself, and a good friend to so many of us. He was still performing with the Beaufort Symphony last season, which makes it especially difficult to imagine returning to rehearsal without seeing him in the bass section. We are grateful for all the years of music and friendship we shared with Nils, and we will miss him very much. We will honor his memory at one of our concerts this season. If you knew Nils or have a favorite memory or photo of him, we’d love for you to share it below as we remember him together.
USCB Center for the Arts presents ‘Observations & Interpretations’
Exhibition features award-winning artist Coyt
Special to The Island News The USCB Center for the Arts presents “Observations & Interpretations,” an exhibition featuring the work of award-winning multidisciplinary artist Tara Coyt. The exhibition showcases Coyt’s photography and paintings, offering distinctive perspectives on nature, everyday life, and the world around her. The exhibit opened Aug. 10 and runs through Monday, Sept.r 28, 2026, with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27.
Coyt is an accomplished artist, author, curator, film producer, and playwright whose work spans abstract, nature, still-life, and street photography, as well as abstract and figurative painting. Since beginning to exhibit in 2024, her work has been selected for more than 50 juried exhibitions nationwide. Her photography and paintings have earned numerous awards and honors, and her work has appeared in exhibitions, publications, and media. Coyt is also the founder of the Tara Coyt Publishing Fund and Executive Director of the Joe Barry Carroll Family Foundation. She is the author of
Real Talk About LGBTQIAP, which received a 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award, and has produced documentary film and curated art exhibitions. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Coyt currently resides in Atlanta. She holds a BS in Natural Sciences from Xavier University and an MBA in Marketing from Ohio State University. USCB Center for the Arts Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and on weekends during scheduled performances. To learn more about USCB Center for the Arts programs go to uscbcenterforthearts.com.
Pringle signs with Nets By Justin Jarrett LowcoSports.com Nick Pringle is one step closer to his dream of playing in the NBA. The Seabrook native and Whale Branch alumnus signed with the Brooklyn Nets, his agency announced Monday. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, but NBA insiders speculated that Pringle will be on an Exhibit 10 contract — a one-year, non-guaranteed deal — and his next stop is likely to be with Brooklyn’s’ G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. It’s the latest destination on a circuitous journey from the Lowcountry to the league for Pringle, who began his collegiate career at Wofford before stops at Dodge City Community College, Alabama, South Carolina, and Arkansas. He went undrafted
this summer but landed with the Boston Celtics for the NBA Summer Nick League seaPringle son. After leading Whale Branch to the Class 2A state championship game as a senior in 2020, Pringle never settled in at Wofford and headed to the junior college ranks after his freshman season to further develop his game. He earned JUCO All-America honors for Dodge City, attracting attention from numerous major conference programs and landing at Alabama, where he was a major contributor for two seasons, including a trip to the 2023 Final Four. He came home to South Carolina for the 2024-25 season and put up the best stat
line of his collegiate career, averaging 9.5 points and 6.3 rebounds for the Gamecocks, then transferred to Arkansas to play for John Calipari in his final collegiate season. A 6-foot-11 power forward, Pringle earned a reputation for his rebounding prowess and his proclivity to throw down thunderous dunks throughout his college career. He should have the opportunity to continue his development in the G League with hopes of earning a spot on Brooklyn’s NBA roster. Justin Jarrett is the sports editor of The Island News and the founder of LowcoSports.com. He was the sports editor of the Island Packet and the Beaufort Gazette for 6½ years. He has a passion for sports and community journalism and a questionable sense of humor.
Lisa Re Tupper is one of the Beaufort Art Association Gallery's featured artists for September/October.
Introducing ‘Canvas & Clay’
Tupper, McSweeney Beaufort Art Association Gallery’s September/October Featured Artists By Betty Cothran Special to The Island News Imagine two local artists, two different mediums, two different styles that embrace both color and whimsy and you’ll have a little taste of what the Beaufort Art Association Gallery’s new exhibit “Canvas & Clay” is going to offer. The Beaufort Art Association is excited to present a new exhibit by local artists Lisa Re Tupper and Danny McSweeney. The upcoming Featured Artists show, “Canvas & Clay,” will be on display from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery located on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. Tupper was born into a legacy of artists. Her maternal grandparents met at a Chicago art school, and as a child, she watched her grandmother paint portraits with an intense enthusiasm she didn’t then understand — but now completely comprehends. Though early logic steered her toward math and science, leading to a career as an Obstetrician Gynecologist, her love for art history and museums never waned. Following her retirement, she finally picked up the brush, finding the studio offers a meditative contrast to the fast pace of medicine. McSweeney is a native of the southeast and resident of many places. After formalizing his skills at the Kansas City Art Institute, he returned to South Carolina to make pottery his own way, mixing his own clay and glass, and even digging clay from local riverbeds for some of his work. “I've loved clay since I was a kid digging it from the riv-
OPENING RECEPTION An opening reception for “Canvas & Clay” will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, during Beaufort’s First Friday Game Day Tailgate festivities. The reception is free and the public is invited to come enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to showcasing the featured artists, new art by more than 60 local Beaufort County exhibiting artists will also be on display with many of the artists in attendance.
erbeds behind my home in Virginia,” McSweeney said. “There’s something remarkable about taking a material straight from the earth and discovering what it wants to become. That fascination has never left me.” In contrast, Tupper works predominantly in oils while also exploring watercolor and acrylics. Her subjects range from sweeping Lowcountry marshes and birds to historic downtown Beaufort and beloved local mainstays like the Fillin’ Station and Harold’s Country Club. Recently, she has turned her focus underwater, using camera footage to capture the fluid motion of the koi in her backyard pond. “I’ve lived most of my life in Maine and the Carolinas,” Tupper said. “I constantly scan my surroundings for beauty, charm, and a touch of humor. Painting has truly made me see more.” The Lowcountry, including its many rivers and creeks, serves as inspiration for McSweeney, too. “I begin each piece at the potter's wheel, and while I might have an idea of what I want to create, I don’t always know exactly where it will end. As the work develops, I pull, twist, alter, and combine pieces until they begin to take on a life of their own,” he explained. “I enjoy pushing traditional pottery beyond expectation while preserving its connection to function. Even when a vessel becomes sculptural, I want it to retain the possibility of being used, creating a conversation between utility and imagination.” McSweeney moved to Beaufort in 2016 and joined BAA that summer. He enjoys fishing, sailing, camping and
spending time with his wife, Anna, and daughters, Eleanor and Evelyn. He is also a skilled pottery teacher and owns his own local studio, McSweeney Clay Studio, bringing to his classes years of experience from teaching and exhibiting in studios in Charleston, Columbia, and more. Tupper is a self-proclaimed “art pusher,” dedicated to supporting her local arts community, currently serving as the VP of Membership at BAA. Her love of art and painting has also evolved into a family venture with her husband, Stan, building her custom panels and frames, while her mother captures reference photos for her inspiration. “I view art as a comforting, balancing force for lifelong learning,” she said, “and I firmly believe that creating is good for everyone.” For more information about Tupper and her art, you can reach her at lisare@ me.com. McSweeney is available at mcsweeneyclay@gmail.com. For more information about his pottery, events, and classes for all ages check out his website at mcsweeneyclaystudio.com. For additional information about the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, visit 913 Bay Street Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m., to 4 p.m., with extended hours to 6 p.m., on Thursdays and to 8 p.m., on First Fridays, or go online at beaufortartassociation.com. It’s easy to find, … just look for the Gallery’s black awning on Bay. Betty Cothran is an artist and member of the Beaufort Art Association.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
Rough season opener for JPII
The high school football season got underway for SCISA teams last week, and John Paul II opened its campaign with a 42-8 loss at Hilton Head Christian Academy on Saturday, Aug. 15, marking the Golden Warriors’ 11th consecutive loss at the hands of the Eagles. The game was originally scheduled for Friday at JPII’s home field at Hardeeville’s Richard Gray Sports Complex, but it was moved to HHCA due to safety concerns with portions of the home bleachers, then postponed until Saturday morning due to lightning. It was a less-than-satisfying debut for JPII, which couldn’t slow down HHCA quarterback Kres Langhals and Co. Lan-
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ghals completed 10 of 13 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns and added 57 rushing yards on 10 carries, while Joey Houpt hauled in four passes for 119 yards and two scores, and Jackson Richardson had four catches for 73 yards and a TD. Hayne Burden broke off a school-record 99-yard touchdown run in the second half for HHCA. JPII got on the board with a safety in the second quarter but trailed 22-2 at halftime. Jadon Inabinett found the end zone in the second half and finished with a team-high 62 rushing yards on 13 carries, while quarterback Zach Moulton was 6-for-16 for 48 yards with two interceptions and rushed for 47 yards on 12 attempts. Nicklaus Feltner had nine tackles to lead the Golden Warriors’ defense.
JPII (0-1) travels to Augusta Christian on Friday.
BA opener wiped out
Beaufort Academy’s season-opening game at Merritt Field was scrapped after a lengthy lightning delay in the first quarter Friday night. The Eagles were trailing visiting Calhoun Academy 16-0 when thunderstorms moved in and caused a stoppage of play. With no signs of the storms letting up, the game was eventually called off. BA will try it again Friday, Aug. 21, with a road game at Hilton Head Christian Academy. — LowcoSports.com
SCORES AND SCHEDULE Friday, Aug. 14 Cross 46, St. John’s Christian 8 Colleton Prep 50, Hilton Head Prep 6 Saturday, Aug. 15 HHCA 42, John Paul II 8 Friday, Aug. 21 Beaufort at Hardeeville, 7:30 p.m. South Florence at Hilton Head, 7:30 p.m. Colleton Co. at Hampton Co., 7:30 p.m. Savannah Country Day at Bluffton, 7:30 p.m. Battery Creek at Whale Branch, 7:30 p.m. John Paul II at Augusta Christian, 7:30 p.m. Beaufort Academy at HHCA, 7 p.m. Hilton Head Prep at St. Andrew’s, 7 p.m. St. John’s High at Cross Schools, 7 p.m. Dorchester Academy at Patrick Henry, 7:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Thomas Heyward, 7:30 p.m.
VOICES Editor’s Note: The opinions of our columnists in the Voices section are not necessarily the opinions of The Island News.
Return of a conservation leader will benefit state
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onservationists across the state got a jolt of energy this week with news that the S.C. Coastal Conservation League (SCCCL) will have one of its own soon in the organization’s leadership saddle. Megan Desrosiers, who worked at the Charleston-based nonprofit for 10 years starting in 2003, will take its helm in January after 13 years as the founding president and CEO of One Hundred Miles, a remarkably similar organization that’s showing a lot of success in protecting coastal Georgia. Her coming return is good news because it means the League has a leader who is a conservationist first – someone who has been in the trenches and will live, breathe and eat the crucial mission of protecting the state’s coastal gems. It means the League, once feared and admired for
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its tenacity in the halls of the Statehouse, will refocus its grassroots efforts on doing the nitty-gritty to hold people accountable who threaten wild, special and rural places. “It’s hard to imagine a more opportune time to have Megan return to the Conservation League and South Carolina,” said SCCCL founder Dana Beach. “Our rivers and rural communities are threatened by growth pressures that are chipping away at some of our most iconic natural areas. Megan’s experience makes her
uniquely suited to face these challenges.” That’s putting it lightly. In the 10 years she fought here to protect the area’s environment, she helped to stop developments and conserve land in the Ashley River Historic Corridor, oppose unwise zoning, start the state’s first local food hub and set the SCCCL climate and energy agenda. Desrosiers, who lives in Brunswick, Ga., said she’s excited to return to grow the movement where she learned so much. “It's more about protecting the coast,” she said this week in an interview. “It's more about protecting the Southeastern environment, protecting the salt marsh, protecting our sea turtle habitat, protecting our bird habitat.” The SCCCL opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time, she said, as she
has been planning to wind down her work in Georgia by next May, which is when her youngest child graduates from high school. A planner, she’s been intentional about setting up One Hundred Miles for future success. In the past four years, she set the organization on a path with a five-year budget, five-year strategic plan and major fundraising effort that has raised $6 million. “I kind of have a philosophy that you should always know how long to stay and when to go,” she said. So it’s the right time for Desrosiers – and the League. She said she has five basic goals in the months ahead: More funding: She said she expected the organization to advocate for measures to boost state and local funding for land conservation to “help guide growth to the appropriate places, protect
wildlife habitat and allow communities to better manage stormwater and prepare for increased flooding from sea-level rise.” More lobbying: She said she wanted to push for passage of strong state laws to regulate use of energy and water consumption by data centers “so that South Carolina counties do not sacrifice the health of their communities and natural resources to attract this harmful industry.” More collaboration: Working more with other regional organizations would improve conservation and innovation, she said. That includes “litigation strategies, lobbying, local ordinances and other tools that protect the South Atlantic Bight and other biodiversity hotspots.” Grassroots work: Another goal is to work with community groups and citizens along the coast to push for
smart growth and prevent sprawl that harms wildlife and rural areas. Broaden the movement: She also wants to push “building an educated constituency of advocates across the state who demonstrate knowledge, understanding and value for South Carolina’s coast.” People and communities must be involved in conservation decisions so leaders understand impacts and will vote for measures to protect habitat. “As long as we can do that, I trust that democracy will work and the environment of coastal South Carolina will be protected,” she said. Welcome home, Megan. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of the Charleston City Paper and Statehouse Report. Have a comment? Send it to feedback@statehousereport.com.
The people who really made America great and my first shotgun
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y father was born on a homestead near Woodward, Oklahoma in 1910. His father was born and raised in East Texas. He and his eight siblings were orphaned when he was 10 years old and was left with nothing but a worked out farm. As a young man he saw his chance when they announced the Oklahoma Land Rush in 1895. He and his new wife packed up what little they had and headed for Western Oklahoma to participated in the last great land rush. They claimed one section or 640 acres of formally Indian land. In order to get the land free you had to improve it, and live on it for several years. It was a hard life in a hard country, and not many of the original claimants were able to “prove up” the land, most starved out or sold the land to anyone who had the money
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omething amazing happened in Port Royal recently that is worth paying attention to. On July 31, Griddle & Grits posted on social media that they were “… having a tough time these last few months …” due to the ongoing “Re-imagine Parris Avenue” project, and humbly asked the community for help. And, boy, did our community answer the call. Local social media caught fire. Their GoFundMe has reached (as of this typing) almost $5k. Lines formed, patrons poured in, and business boomed. So much so that, eventually, the owner requested everyone hold off on takeout orders on weekends; they simply couldn’t handle that much business all at once. Too much business is not a bad problem to have. And this is exactly what a “community” is supposed to do: neighbors coming together to support one of their own in a time of need. And most of the time, all it takes is a little communication. Running a small business
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to buy it. My grandparents were tough people who were a little tougher than the land they lived on, and they managed to stay, and even over time, acquired additional land. They farmed and ranched there for long enough for my aunt and my dad to be born on the property. Somewhere around 1915, my grandfather heard about an irrigation project that had turned what had been dry desert in the Imperial Valley in California into a lush and fertile land where almost
anything would grow, and all it needed was for people to come settle there. The temptation to do better was too much to resist, so he sold the land in Oklahoma, packed up the family and bought farm and ranch land near the little town of Brawley, Calif. This is where my father grew up. Those were the years when my dad and his younger brother learned to hunt and became expert shots. Almost every farm or ranch had a shotgun, usually kept beside the kitchen door. In their case it was an Iver-Johnson 16-gauge, single-barrel shotgun. Hunting by farm people was not so much a sport as it was a way to put meat on the table; it was a tool like any other tool on the farm. Shotgun shells had to be purchased, and as a result were very dear. When the boys went hunting with six
shells in their pocket they were expected to bring home six rabbits, ducks or quail, and because of that, they learned never to miss. In 1926, my grandfather heard about a new opportunity to get wonderful farm and ranch land in the Portalas Valley of Eastern New Mexico. He went out, took a look and fell in love with the area, and with that, sold the land in California, bought property in New Mexico and moved the family once again. Some 16 years later is where I come into the picture. At about age 9 or 10, I would go bird hunting with my older brother and my dad. I was not allowed to shoot, but just to go along to watch and learn. One day when I was about 12, I walked into the local Western Auto Store saw, and fell in love with a Winchester Model 37, 20-gauge, sin-
gle-shot shotgun. It was $19, and I wanted it badly. My dad told me that if I could save $9 over the summer mowing lawns and doing odd jobs, he would give me the other $10 plus a box of shells, and I could go dove hunting with them in the fall. By the way in 1954, $19 would be worth about $235 in today’s dollars. I did, and he did, and when fall came he taught me to shoot with the 20-gauge. Although I never became as good a shot as he, over the years that I had that gun I brought home my fair share of dove, quail, and prairie chickens. His first rule of hunting was “never shoot anything that you are not willing to eat,” which is why I don’t hunt ducks, although I do make an exception for clay pigeons. I have been fortunate to have come from wonderful,
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is tough enough already these days, even in our still-somewhat-cheaper area. Running a restaurant, especially, is a true labor of love. But even in normal times, goto local haunts like Griddle & Grits tend to become part of the wallpaper. We get used to them being there, assume they’re doing the same as they always have, and we drive on by. We take them for granted. Case in point: the bowling alley. Yes. That ’ol chestnut. When our family moved here in 2022 we were over the moon that we had a bowling alley so close to our new home. I can still remember the involuntary “Ha!” from our friend, who is a long-time resident, when we said that to
her. After she recovered from the naivety of our assumption, she recounted the entire saga surrounding that infamous place. And, frankly, that story mirrors so many others in communities everywhere: an important local institution closes its doors, seemingly overnight, to the shock and surprise of residents who had no idea it was in distress. So I asked our friend a simple question: “Well, did the owners say anything? Did they sound the alarm bell? Did they let the community know they needed help?” “Nope,” she said. “At least, I don’t think so. I think they just … folded.” Now, that may or may not be exactly true. It was during COVID, so everything was weird. The previous owners may have reached out for help, but nobody I’ve talked to remembers them doing so. There certainly wasn’t a Griddle & Grits-level public reaction. Beaufort seems to have been taken by surprise when the next owner destroyed the machinery and fire-saled the
equipment, making sure it could never be resuscitated. There also doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the City Council or Mayor used their bully pulpit to try to help save it, which was unfortunate. Because something like a bowling alley or movie theater is a big deal. These are community tent poles that are increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to recreate once they’re gone. Now everyone speaks of the bowling alley in hushed, reverential tones. Long-time locals still hate what happened because they know full well what a huge, tragic missed opportunity it was. Everyone now wishes they had gone there more often, and of course fought harder to save it. But, hey, if you don’t know about it, how can you help? If
nobody sounds the alarm … how can we wake up? Local businesses like these are precious commodities, and Beaufort still thankfully has several. Neighborhood institutions that we may drive past all too often, with every intention of popping in, but somehow life gets in the way. And we have a great, supportive community here in Beaufort and Port Royal. At least for now. We’re small enough that these kinds of neighborhood actions are still possible because we know the people involved, personally. That kind of connection becomes harder to maintain the more populated an area becomes. And with more than 9,000 units of housing slated for North of the Broad over the next few years, that all-important small-town vibe will
hard-working people who loved America, and I have owned a great many guns that were better and more expensive than that little Model 37 Winchester. I have hunted all over the country for upland birds with some great hunting companions, but I have never been more proud of a gun, or happy to be there than I was with that first dove hunt with my dad and brother back in the fall of 1954. Born, raised and educated in the Southwest, Jim Dickson served in the U.S. Navy Reserve in Vietnam before a 35year 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.
be increasingly difficult to preserve. Which makes it even more important that we appreciate and protect what we have now, while we still have it. Griddle & Grits did it right. A simple, “Hey gang … a little help here?” is all that’s usually needed in a small, tight-knit, supportive community like ours. No need to demand government assistance or special treatment. Just one member of a community humbly asking the others for a little assistance in a time of need. That’s what we’re here for, and it’s a big part of why we live here. This is the way.
Erich Hartmann is a creative director, brand strategist, and writer. He lives in Beaufort with his wife and two sons.
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We have met the enemy, and he is within
s I sit and ponder a topic for next week’s Island News, I ask myself why I am wasting the time. Living in a military town mandates that I must address the topic that is front and center on all forms of media, that of the USS Abraham Lincoln and the deplorable conditions that have been brought to light. Before you cry “fake news,” consider some of what you have read and seen. When I say “seen,” I am referring to pictures of the so-called food trays set before those who are placed where they are as a result of 47’s war of “choice.” The war itself is disgraceful enough; the treatment of our troops put into place for this farce is beyond criminal. We are asked to “Support Our Troops” and justifiably so. The question that should be on every American’s mind, regardless of political affiliation, is does that also include the President and the Secretary of Defense (oops, I mean
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War … digression alert)? Because if it does, they have a poor way of showing it. 47 dismissed the reports, saying the deployment has not gone on nearly long enough – this from old bone spurs, himself. But what else could we expect from the man who has called our armed forces, “suckers and losers?” Hegseth describes the situation as “completely misrepresented,” keeping in mind that he, in his position, hasn’t bothered to visit the ship to see for himself. It is also worth noting that this pathetic excuse for Secretary of Defense, while publicly emphasizing military readiness, was shown to emphasize something
quite different. Data from “Open the Books” reveals that the Pentagon’s end-of-year spending laid out $2 million on Alaskan king crab and $6.9 million on lobster tail in September, 2025 alone. The same month also saw $15.1 million spent on rib-eye steak, alongside purchases of salmon and other food items. Seeing this staggering revelation, dear reader, don’t you have to at least wonder about the lack of food, or at least the quality, provided for USS Abraham Lincoln? Again, I digress. The carrier has been deployed for more than 260 days without making land, reportedly the longest such stretch for a U.S. carrier in modern times. Families and lawmakers are raising concerns about mental health, basic supplies, plumbing, and scarce food. The wife of a sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln told CNN that her husband describes this as his worst deployment and
spoke of poor food, exhaustion, frustration, and deteriorating morale aboard the carrier. She remained anonymous because she feared consequences for her husband’s military career. I can understand her concern. Retribution is the motto for this administration. Military families and members of Congress are sounding the alarm about a mental health crisis aboard the ship. Military publications have reported multiple incidents involving sailors considering jumping overboard, with one doing so. At a town hall with Navy leadership, one spouse said her husband had texted her that day saying he hoped he wouldn’t wake up the next morning. Finally, while it takes extraordinary measures to shame 47 and his cadre of supplicants, the Military Times, writing earlier this week about how the fetid and inhumane conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were causing
sailors to literally jump overboard, appears to have pulled it off. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Navy is finally preparing to send another ship, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, to the Gulf to replace the Lincoln. A little irony creeps into my thought process when I think of Washington coming to save Lincoln. Somewhere over there, the two are shaking their heads. To say it’s about time is a gross understatement. In a letter to the incompetent, self-admitted drunk, former Fox weekend host Pete Hegseth, Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal pointed out all that I have addressed here – the duration of the deployment, the poor food quality, the lack of basic supplies. My guess is Hegseth dismissed that out of hand, until the time came when it could no longer be ignored. This administration, which makes a big faux show of “supporting the
troops,” obviously didn’t care about the sailors who were running out of soap, toothpaste and food, as MS NOW reported, while dealing with “water contamination, plumbing issues and deteriorating mental health,” until the Military Times rubbed it in their face. A governmental official supposedly put out the comment that “the carrier rotation was planned before concerns were raised about the living conditions.” Sure it was. And I have a well-constructed bridge that I will sell for pennies on the dollar. To paraphrase Walt Kelly’s comic strip Pogo, “we have, indeed, met the enemy, and sadly it is the present administration.” 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.”
Lane Kiffin grasps his ‘one moment in time’
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t is Monday, early, and the Post and Courier promises another 90-degree day. The only imminent relief is the resumption of our romance with American football. Yes, we dallied with soccer this summer, but that flirtation was uneven; and lets just admit that there isn’t enough hitting, or scoring and their halftime sucks. Which is not to say that our own brand of football is without blemish. I speak of the money — $20 million — dousing every “big college” team. Actually its probably more than $20 million. Last November Lane Kiffin, head coach at Ole Miss, said he was leaving that program for the greener pastures of LSU. His timing was strange because he had just guided the Ole Miss Rebels to 11 victories and just one loss. He was admired in Mississippi for finally restoring that State’s diminished football fortunes.
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Kiffin cited a number of reasons for his departure; one of which was the difficult job of recruiting Black players to the campus in Oxford, Miss. A big part of that problem had to do with the State’s continued devotion to the Lost Cause — its flag, its anthem and its defiance. One remembers the dogged and desperate way that Mississippians fought integration at Ole Miss. James Meredith was the young man chosen to cross that hostile picket line in 1962 — that crossing assisted by President John F. Kennedy with his “federalizing” the Mississippi National Guard.
The National Guard — made up of Mississippi white men including William Faulkner’s nephew — did not do any shooting. Actually they were deployed without ammunition; but student-snipers took their toll of reporters and bystanders with rifles, handguns and bricks. But even though James Meredith got himself enrolled, the Ole Miss cheerleaders still ran the Confederate flag onto the field at every game, still played “Dixie” throughout the game, and for many years payed the price with a decidedly mediocre team. This is not to say that Ole Miss was completely indifferent. In 1993, Chancellor Porter Fortune stopped the campus bookstore from selling rebel-related merchandise including the flag. A subsequent Chancellor, Gerald Turner, got the band to play “Dixie” less frequently.
Finally, in 1997, the Chancellor and former football hero Robert Khayat enacted a safety rule that prohibited fans from bringing sticks and poles into the football stadium and thus got rid of the flag itself. My own college, The Citadel, went through its own “remove the flag” imbroglio in the late 1980s. At The Citadel there is a parade, every Friday, wherein the entire Corps is required to march in massed formation often, not always, celebrating a former President (Dwight Eisenhower) or a sitting Senator (Strom Thurmond) or an accomplished author (Pat Conroy). At the end of this ceremony there is a “pass in review” where each cadet company marches past the review stand saluting the distinguished guest by dipping down its quidon flag and every cadet head responding to the command, “Eyes right”.
When all this is finally over the cadet band leaves the now vacant field playing “Dixie.” But that ended in 1989. However the Confederate flag remained in place (painted on the water tower) and was deployed at every football game. The drumbeat for that flag’s removal started in the 80s but that controversy was abated by the surprise discovery of “Big Red” in the early 90s. “Big Red” was, apparently, the actual flag that flew over the cadet gun battery that turned the supply ship, “Star of the West”, around in January of 1861. “Big Red” is red and has a big white palmetto tree sewn on it. It does not, however, feature the reviled stars and bars of your typical Confederate flag. “Big Red” was discovered in a storage closet in Iowa. And so, I suppose, Lane Kiffin knew that his 11-1 record created “his moment in time.” And in the im-
mortal stylings of Whitney Houston, “Give me one moment in time, When I’m more than I thought I could be When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away When I’m racing with destiny” I suppose Kiffin knew that his moment was fleeting but here was access to 65 hours of “jet time”; a private suite in the stadium; his salary going from $9 million (and benefits) to $13 million a year for seven years — a total package of $91 million. This $91 million might well buy Louisiana State a national championship; and will, no doubt, be a tonic for its people rely on Etouffee, dirty rice and boiled crayfish for their well-being. Scott Graber is a lawyer, novelist, veteran columnist and longtime resident of Port Royal. He can be reached at cscottgraber@gmail.com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR My swan song If Ms. Lucas looks at a picture – and I look at it too, do we see the same thing? During one of our President's last speeches, I saw the Democrats present make it crystal clear that they do not support the call to lower middle class taxes, a secure border, joining the military, law and order, protecting women's sports, ending government waste and fraud, or pursuing peace in Ukraine. Curious to know what she
saw ... I am likewise amused at all the entitled, wealthy, actors and musicians, Kamala Harris (the word salad queen), and yes, English teachers, who have not a clue how to run a great country like ours. They just criticize and regurgitate what fake news agencies publish (ie., on major rulings, the Supreme Court has favored Donald Trump only about 50% of the time, not 90% as Ms. Lucas stated.) Twisting the truth to support her Derangement.
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Walter Reed’s Skull Base Team performs minimally invasive brain tumor removal on U.S. Marine Corps SNCO
By Ann Brandstadter Walter Reed Hospital Communications For 15 years, U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Andy Archer lived with a relentless, everyday companion — a pounding headache. “I’d wake up with a headache and go to bed with a headache,” Archer recalled. He chalked it up to severe allergies or sinus issues, relying on over-the-counter decongestants to get through his demanding days. Archer is a former drill instructor Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and a current flightline mechanic at Marine Corps Air Station New River at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Because of the headaches, pushing through the pain became part of his daily routine. But recently, Archer’s vision began to blur. “I became nearsighted, it was bad, I thought I was getting old!” Archer said. He finally mentioned the chronic pain to his doctor, a provider with Marine Centered Medical Home New River. The doctor ordered an MRI for Archer that revealed a mass the size of a golf ball, measuring roughly 4.4 centimeters sitting directly in front of his pituitary gland and pressing against his optic nerve. Archer needed neurological care, and he needed it fast. It was suggested that he go to the premier medical hub for complex cases: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. At Walter Reed, Archer consulted with Skull Base Neurosurgeon U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Charles “Chip” Miller and Skull Base Rhinology and Anterior Surgeon U.S. Army Maj. (Dr.) J. Patel. The specialized surgical team mapped out an innovative, minimally invasive procedure known as an endonasal endo-
The Skull Base Team removes a complex brain tumor Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from a service member at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Walter Reed’s Skull Base Team is a collaborative, multidisciplinary group of specialists who treat some of the most complex head, neck and skull base tumors. Ann Brandstadter/Walter Reed Hospital Communications scopic approach. The surgeons planned to extract the massive brain tumor entirely through Archer's nose. “Historically, most of these surgeries were done open, which is a much more challenging procedure for the patient,” Patel said. “Today, if a tumor is the appropriate size and location, open surgery just isn’t necessary. Through the nose, we get the best access and the best chance of complete removal.” The procedure required a highly synchronized collaboration between two experts. Patel came up with the plan to navigate the complex nasal anatomy to create a clear surgical pathway. Archer had
a severely deviated septum, and Patel likened the fix to "removing the sheetrock but leaving the studs" so that the nose wouldn't collapse. Once the pathway was clear, Patel drove the endoscopic camera, providing high-definition, close-up visualization on a surgical monitor. This allowed Miller the crucial two-handed freedom required to safely dissect and extract the tumor. “If he needs to get to critical structures, I can drive the camera closer, so he has perfect visualization,” Patel noted. “Dr. Miller takes on these complex cases when many surgeons wouldn't want to risk the complications or step
out of their comfort zone. My skills in navigating the nasal approach are only useful because he is skilled enough to completely remove the tumor once we get there. Dr. Miller is very well equipped to do these surgeries. It is a true team effort.” In July, the team successfully removed more than 99% of the benign mass, but a microscopic fraction of the tumor remained wrapped tightly behind Archer's optic nerve that if removed, carried major risks. “You must ask, ‘Is it worth giving the patient a stroke or permanently changing their perfect vision just to get that last millimeter?’” Patel
said. Prioritizing the patient's health, the team decided to leave that final fraction, confident that the tumor is highly unlikely to return. “The biggest thing was to get the tumor out safely,” Patel added. “A minimally invasive approach through the nasal passages is more challenging and we are mindful of that [the tumor] has to be in a certain spot to go through the nose.” To complete the surgery, the team performed a reconstruction of the skull base, using a small graft taken from Archer’s leg to seal the area and prevent spinal fluid leaks. Just two days post-surgery, sitting in the Surgical
Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Walter Reed, Archer looked incredible, and there were no visible signs that had just undergone major brain surgery. Archer’s vision had already started to clear, and while he was dealing with expected post-operative headaches and leg soreness from the graft, his spirits were high. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been blown away by the hospitality and professionalism of the Walter Reed staff. “The care has been awesome. Amazing,” Archer said, giving special praise to SICU nurses, as well as the Physical and Occupational Therapy teams, especially Occupational Therapist Colleen Reilly. Rebecca echoed his sentiments, noting that the on-campus Navy Lodge has provided a comfortable, supportive environment for their recovery process. For surgeons Miller and Patel, and the Walter Reed Skull Base Team, Archer’s remarkable outcome highlights a broader mission: ensuring military beneficiaries know that they do not need to look to the civilian sector for cutting-edge medical care. “I don’t think anyone else in the Defense Health Agency has this kind of team performing these complex skull base surgeries," Patel said. "Our goal is to make sure providers know this capability exists, so patients have the best options. Most patients are happy to stay in military healthcare.” Thanks to an observant Navy doctor, a collaborative surgical dream team, and the innovative capabilities of Walter Reed, Archer’s toughest battle appears now behind him. For more information on Walter Reed’s surgical services, view https://bit.ly/4xaKFQM.
VA decision reviews and appeals (Part 3) T he first two articles in this series covered top reasons why disability claims are denied, types of VA disability claims, evidence needed, reviews, and appeals of VA non-medical treatment decisions, evidence needed to support your claim, and appeal of a VA medical treatment decision, and patient advocates. This article will cover The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, Public Law 115-55 August 23, 2017, which is also known as the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA). The VA webpage “VBA-Appeals Modernization” at https://bit.ly/4gBOYOU states the AMA: • Modernizes the claims and appeals process • Includes three decision review options for disagreements with benefits decisions: 1. Higher-Level Review 2. Supplemental Claim 3. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals • Requires improved notification of VA decisions • Provides earlier claim resolution • Ensures you receive the earliest effective date possible Learn more about the law at CONGRESS.GOV H.R.2288-Veterns Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, at https://bit. ly/4gBmJzW.
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The Higher-Level Review provides the option to request an informal conference as part of the process, which affords the veteran or veteran’s representative the opportunity to identify factual or legal errors within evidence used to make the decision. Upon reexamination, the reviewer then determines whether an error, or difference of opinion changes the decision. If the reviewer identifies that the error the VA made was attributed to a failure to attain all evidence needed to decide the veteran’s claim, called a “duty-to-assist error,” the VA will open a new claim to gather the missing evidence and decide the veteran’s case based on new evidence not in our possession at the time of the prior decision.
ed Claims” at https://bit.ly/4xLEPoJ. A contested claim is when you and someone else are claiming a benefit that only one person can claim. Remember, you CAN NOT request a Higher-Level Review after a previous Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal on the same issue. Be sure you are choosing the decision review option that is right for you. You may be eligible to file a Supplemental Claim or request a Board Appeal instead. Learn about other decision review options at the VA webpage “Choosing a Decision Review Option” at https://bit. ly/4g4q36E. Learn more about Higher-Level Review at the VA webpage “Higher-Level Reviews” at https://bit. ly/4wXaTWC. If you want to file a request for higher-level review, use VA Form 20-0996, “Decision Review Request: Higher-Level Review.”
Option 2: A Supplemental Claim (If you have new evidence) Veterans can submit or identify new and relevant evidence to support their claim, or request a review based on a change in law. The VA will aid gathering the identified evidence. Get a Decision Review ReIs a Higher-Level Review an quest: Supplemental Claim Form” option for me? VA Form 20-0995 at https://www. A Higher-Level Review may be va.gov/forms/20-0995/. an option for you if you meet the *New evidence is evidence not requirements listed below. You must previously part of the actual record meet the requirements listed below. before agency adjudicators. Rele• You are requesting a HighWhat are the options a veteran vant evidence is information that er-Level Review within one year has for review? proves or disproves the matter at Option 1: Higher-Level Review (If of the VA’s decision on your initial issue in a claim. Relevant evidence you believe there is an error with the claim or Supplemental Claim (the includes evidence that raises a decision on your claim and you DO 1-year timeframe starts from the theory of entitlement that was not date on your VA decision letter), previously addressed. Learn more NOT have new evidence) and about Supplemental Claims at The claim is reexamined by a • You DO NOT have new evithe VA webpage “Supplemental higher-level reviewer for a de novo dence to submit, and Claims” at https://bit.ly/4cdlxAr. review (new look) at the decision. • Your claim is not a contested If you would like to file for multiElecting for a Higher-Level Review claim. Learn more about contested ple benefit types, you must comdoes NOT allow for a claimant to claims at the VA webpage “Contest- plete a separate VA Form 20-0995 submit new evidence.
for each benefit type. Documents may be submitted by mail, in person at a VA regional office, or electronically. VA recommends submitting correspondence electronically as this is the fastest method of receipt. VA provides several tools to assist in electronic submission. If you feel your condition has worsened and is no longer accurately reflected by the level of disability assigned by VA, use VA Form 21-526EZ, Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits, to request an increased evaluation. You may also submit your claim online, more information is available at www. va.gov/disability. To learn more about how to submit compensation or pension documents and claims electronically, visit https://bit.ly/4zk5Jp8. You can also go directly to AccessVA to digitally upload any correspondence using QuickSubmit. By visiting www.va.gov you can also check your claim status and learn about other VA benefits.
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This article is the third in a series of five.
have a hearing. A Veterans Law Judge will review your appeal based on the evidence that's already part of your case. • Evidence submission: You want to submit additional evidence without a hearing. A Veterans Law Judge will consider the new evidence along with the evidence that is already part of your case. • Hearing: You choose to have a hearing with a Veterans Law Judge and have the option to submit new evidence at the hearing or within 90 days of the hearing. Learn more about appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the VA webpage “Board Appeals” https://bit.ly/3TQAamV. Veterans can get a VA Form 10182, Decision Review Request: Board Appeal (Notice of Disagreement) Form at https://www.va.gov/forms/10182/.
Option 3: Appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals This option allows a veteran to Continued next week. appeal directly to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. If a veteran received a decision from a local VA office or a Larry Dandridge is a Vietnam War wounded higher-level adjudicator with which warrior, disabled veteran, ex-Enlisted Infantryman, he or she disagrees, and the veteran ex-Warrant Officer Pilot, and retired Lt. Colonel. would like one or more issues to be He is a past VA-accredited VSO, a Patient Adviser decided by a Veterans Law Judge, at Charleston and Durham VA Hospitals, a he or she must fill out and submit Fisher House Charleston/Friends of Fisher House a VA Form 10182. The veteran can Charleston Goodwill Ambassador, and the Veterans choose to appeal ALL OR ONLY SOME of the issues previously deBenefits Adviser for his local Association of the cided, however, ONLY those issues U.S. Army (AUSA) Chapter and Cary, N.C., that you list on your VA Form 10182 VFW Post 7383. Larry is also the author of the will be considered on appeal. The award-winning “Blades of Thunder (Book One)” veteran can choose between three and a contributing freelance writer with The Island options: News. Contact him at LDandridge@earthlink.net • Direct review: You do not want or 843-276-7164. to submit additional evidence or AUGUST 20-AUGUST 26, 2026
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Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 21 August 2026 Recruit Training Regiment • Commanding Officer, Colonel A. P. Bariletti Second Recruit Training Battalion • Lieutenant Colonel R. J. Russell Commander of Troops, Captain A. G. Johnson • Parade Adjutant, First Lieutenant M. K. Meo Company “F”, Second Recruit Training Battalion • Captain A. G. Johnson Drill Master • Staff Sergeant D. M. Brodie • Staff Sergeant X. J. Francisco PLATOON 2048
Senior Drill Instructor GySgt B. P. Guidry Pvt Alegriasazo, Angel E. PFC Anjie, Guillermo M. Pvt Antunezperez, Brian Pvt Atwater, Nathan J. PFC Barnes, Cameron J.* Pvt Beavers, Michael M. PFC Blagadarenco, Marian Pvt Blevins, Mason J. PFC Bonelli, Zhakel T. Pvt Carswell, Elijah S. Pvt Castrotirado Iii, Miguel O. Pvt Coleman, Deshaun A. Pvt Coley, Jehmias I. PFC Contreras Jr, Esteban PFC Crosier, Calvin I. Pvt Cuffy, Jeffery J. Pvt Davis, Nicholas M. Pvt Dupontbumgardner, Steve A. PFC Foster, Raishawd Z. PFC Garciagaytan, Gabrielle J. PFC Gentile, Kayce E. Pvt Gonzalez, Fidencio Pvt Gray, Bradley A. PFC Gutierrezpacheco, Alejandro PFCGuzmanandujar, Adrian M. Pvt Hall, Kole M. PFC Hernandez, Steven P. Pvt Hodge, Joell P. Pvt House, Brayden L. Pvt Hurley, Timothy L. PFC King, Dylin A. Pvt Lamb Jr, Jeffrey R. PFC Lara, Raymundo A. Pvt Lemos, Nicolas Pvt Lepkowski, Mikah Pvt Locklear, John C. Pvt Manis, Seth A. Pvt Martinezgonzalez, Xavier M. PFC Mcdonald, William L. PFC Medlin, Jack W. Pvt Mendezcorrillo, Cesar F. Pvt Mercadorivera, Yadiel O. Pvt Mezaire, James P. Pvt Molinacardoza, Luis E. PFC Moss, Tate L. Pvt Osorioaguilar, Alex M. Pvt Paielli, Lucas J. Pvt Phan, Tommy PFC Phillips, Noah D.* Pvt Poole, Ethen J. PFC Ramirezmanzanares, Jair* PFC Ramosmedina, Krysstian J. Pvt Richardson, Quintrez D. Pvt Sampson, Nasir H. Pvt Sandquist, Dylan Pvt Shelley, Landon T. PFC Speights, Nasir C. Pvt Squires, Arthur J. PFC Stapp, Alec L. Pvt Starks, Danavin M. PFC Starr, Colton R. PFC Stewart, Aiden J. PFC Suggs, Landyn C.* PFC Summers, Vaughn D. Pvt Taylor, Jack C. PFC Thorpe, Owen M. Pvt Torres, Victor H. PFC Weathers, Forrest M. Pvt Williams, Christopher J. PFC Witkop, William O. Pvt Yutzy, Ezekiel
PLATOON 2049
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt D. P. Lomba PFC Acosta, Gwendolyn M. PFC Alfonso, Alexis N. PFC Bannister, Kaylee B. PFC Bolden, Solye R. A12
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PFC Bowers, Lauren M. PFC Canalesmiguel, Evelyn G. Pvt Casado, Kylie A.PFC PFC Castillo, Valeria Pvt Chery, Ylisha Pvt Cline, Ariel P. Pvt Cornwell, Sarah R. PFC Delgado, Adriana L. PFC Depazvalencia, Diana L.* Pvt Eugene, Olivia M. Pvt Fleck, Ella R. PFC Freeman, Chloe S. PFC George, Jaci L. Pvt Gonzaleznoriega, Daniela PFC Green, Brooklynn F. Pvt Guzman, Yeira M. PFC Herzog, Annabelle L Pvt Hicks, Lyric N. Pvt Jimenezalto, Lizbeth G. PFC Johnsonbowers, Casey A. Pvt Killam, Katelynn N. Pvt Laplante, Domonique J. PFC Leach, Glenesha A. PFC Lopezbaltazar, Sarai C.* PFC Lopezlebron, Mia PFC Mann, Haley J. PFC Montoya, Olivia E. Pvt Ortiz, Britney M. PFC Raliosperez, Challita Pvt Ramos, Irandy A. PFC Rodriguez, Abygail M. Pvt Ruizperez, Kimberly PFC Sanchez, Camila I. PFC Schofield, Addison L. PFC Shuman, Tarkea D. Pvt Slone, Harley D. PFC Smith, Giana L. PFC Spangler, Kyrie R. PFC Stewart, Asha M. PFC Strafella, Carley A. PFC Strong, Aubrey H. Pvt Summers, Aliyah T. PFC Talley, Destini M. Pvt Tarver, Kyla L. Pvt Torres, Jesenia M. PFC Valencialuna, Paula S. PFC Vieravivas, Natalia Pvt Wilson, Kalyn K. Pvt Woods, Eliza C. PFC Yeary, Callie A.
PLATOON 2050
Senior Drill Instructor Sgt B. M. Le Pvt Bailey, Austin J. Pvt Barrow Jr, Brian D. PFC Baysden, Michael R.* Pvt Beall, Nathan I. PFC Blackmon, Dreylin A. Pvt Borey, Dylan R. Pvt Bravo, Izakiel PFC Cannon, Sincere A.* Pvt Caracanas, Steven L. Pvt Cardenas, Edwin S. PFC Chandler, Jeffery A. Pvt Charles, Dustin W. Pvt Corey, Joshua B. Pvt Cruz Jr., Victor J. Pvt Cummings, Austin W. PFC Denning Jr, Stephen L. Pvt Diaz, Jaraed C. Pvt Dyer, Dylan T. Pvt Edwards, Nathaniel W. Pvt Elizaldesalinas, Oscar. PFC Francisco, Diego F. Pvt Frederick, Jackson C. PFC Gaffney, Joshua J. PFC Gaffneycarter, Davis M. Pvt Gallegosromero, Alejandro I. Pvt Garcia, Ramon R. PFC GarciaVazquez, Axel* PFC Geske, Ryan J.
PFC Gregory, Brayden R. PFC Hackl, Samuel W. Pvt Hammond, Arthur K. Pvt Hernandezgarcia, Christopher Pvt Hipes, Thomas J. Pvt Houran, Benjamin A. Pvt Hughes Xavier T. Pvt Ilunga, Vinny M. Pvt Jackson, Logan G. Pvt Jimenezgonzalez, Shawn M. Pvt Jones, Landon L. PFC Juarez, Leonardo J. Pvt Lane, Jayson S. Pvt Lanier Jr, Marquelus R.* PFC Lopez, Jeffrey C. Pvt Lowrey II, Andrew G. Pvt Manning, Maddox B. PFC Marks, Dylan T. PFC Martinezcabrera, Franki PFC Miller, Aiden C. PFC Moore, Evan L. Pvt Murphy, Alexander Pvt Murray, Zachary G. Pvt Nava, Albert H. Pvt Palacios, Aries J. PFC Poore, Dalton J. PFC Price, Braxton C. PFC Rodriguezfigueroa, Josue D. Pvt RuizPerez, Edward. PFC Sanders, Knox C. PFC Santiagocarrera, Juan A. Pvt Sheffield, Nickolas R. Pvt Symons, Parker G. PFC Taylor, Merrik A. PFC Toe, Kaungkhant PFC Topodas, Hayden G. Pvt Torres, Justin A. PFC Venhorst, Nicholas R. Pvt Voyles, Andrew C. Pvt Williams, Alexander J. Pvt Woodvine, Camden M.
PLATOON 2052
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt D. C. Eaton Pvt Bonk, Jacob M. Pvt Braden, Malachi L. PFC Breaux, Ian L. Pvt Burr Jr, Bradley A. Pvt Capellan, Isaac R. Pvt Colbert, Blaise A. Pvt Combs, Garret D. PFC Cox, Willem H. Pfc Delarosadiaz, Joel A. PFC Dermyer Iv, Daniel D. PFC Diehl, Evan M.* Pvt Dishman, James W. PFC Dosunmu, Mubarak K. PFC Figlow, Nickolas A. Pvt Florek, Jackson P. Pvt Gialloreto, Louis F. PFC Gomez, Jonathan A. Pvt Gomez, Sebastian PFC Goncalves, Gustavo D. Pvt Hernandez, Jayden M. Pvt Herod, Kevin L. PFC Hunter, Durrell A.* Pvt James, Leighton A. Pvt Jones, Bruce A. PFC Kalunga, Kelson PFC King, Logan J. Pvt Kmety, Gunner J. PFC Knicely, Bryson T. PFC Leger, Dominik A. Pvt Leys, Khyin D. PFC Locke, Noah D.* Pvt Lopez, Richard R. PFC Lynch, Gregory J. PFC Maxwell, Aidan J.* Pvt Mccoy, Chevy R. Pvt Mcdougal, Garrett T. Pvt Mcgee, Jaylon M.
Pvt Minor, Nicholas G. Pvt Mirocke, Gavin D. Pvt Munir, Ayhaam A. PFC Nicholson, Jahwansa M. Pvt Popoca, Brandon PFC Powell, George W. Pvt Rai, Deaves PFC Robbins, Benjamin W. PFC Sager, Russell J. Pvt Salasmondragon, Fredi J. PFC Saldana Jr, Benjamin M. PFC Schafer, Michael L. Pvt Smith, Garrett D. PFC Smith, Levi A. Pvt Smith, Madison K. Pvt Spaniol, Connor J. Pvt Theriot, Caleb M. PFC Weber, Adam J. Pvt Zeis, Matthew L.
PLATOON 2053
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. V. Rodriguez PFC Akadri, Ayomide E. PFC Bushong, Griffin D. PFC Castaneda, Aron Pvt Chasteen, Landon H. Pvt Chimbo, Felipe A. Pvt Clerjuste, Edens Pvt Cruz, Edward X. PFC Dominguez, Cristian A. Pvt Dukelow, Colin H. Pvt Dunning, Casey D. PFC Duskey, Wyatt A.* PFC Ellis, Jackson H. PFC Flynn, Noah J.* PFC Gann, Ethan J. PFC Gutierrez, Miguel A. PFC Harnishfeger, Broc R. Pvt Henrriquezamaya, Axel W. PFC Herrerabalbuena, Aldair A. PFC Herron, Kaiden C. Pvt Jensen, Benjamin M. Pvt Jiang, Jancy Pvt Johns, Jordan T. PFC Jones, Brock T. Pvt Keita, Abdoulaye PFC King, Patrick T. Pvt Lalgudi, Girish R. Pvt Lama, Jeremy M. PFC Lattanzi, Kadence E. Pvt Lawrence, Devaughn G. Pvt Leonverdugo, Julio C. Pvt Lewis, Michael J. Pvt Luchini, Andrew R. Pvt Mcgraw, Aaron Pvt Miller, Thomas L. Pvt Modglin, Owen H. Pvt Mohammed, Dean M. Pvt Moralesflores, Alexander PFC Muga, Tyrique E. PFC Mullen, Brice P*. Pvt Murray, Jacob R. Pvt Nyhof, Japheth M. Pvt Offenberger, Aiden S. PFC Quinonessantiago, Lorenzo A. Pvt Ratliff, Jayson E. Pvt Reyes, Jheici Pvt Rodrigueznajera, Alan M. Pvt Ruiz, Isaiah W. Pvt Russell, Jacob V. Pvt Russell, Joshua J. Pvt Rutan, Zachary T. Pvt Saxton, Maverick J. Pvt Schmidt, Isaac J. Pvt Tapiaiglesias, Jose A. Pvt Truong, John M. Pvt Valdes Jr, Frankie
Pvt Valdesosorio, David Pvt Viloriasivira, Isaac Pvt Wellman, Caleb M. Pvt Wilhoite, Lukas J. PFC Wiltse, Brandon S.* Pvt Zangri, Eli S.
PLATOON 2054
Senior Drill Instructor SSgt J. T. McCormick PFC Abdullahi, Abdinasir A.* Pvt Abubakar, Abdul H. Pvt Ayoravasconez, Felipe T. Pvt Behrends, Gabriel R. Pvt Benitez, Jair A. PFC Bodkin, Johnathen T. PFC Brant, Ian L.* Pvt Brown, Gavin L. Pvt Chambers, Cian R. Pvt Clark, Jorden A. Pvt Cuevas, Jaylen J. Pvt Delacruz, Anthony W. Pvt Diaz Jr, Eddy Pvt Dye, Marcus A. Pvt Evans, Justin D. Pvt Fernandez, Seth M. Pvt Fils, Matthew F. Pvt Fox, Adam W. Pvt Frolov, Jullian PFC Gallagher, Sean J. PFC Galvan, Jayden Pvt Greene Jr, Scott D. Pvt Gregory, Ethan R. Pvt Guzman, Manuel E. PFC Harper, Jack E. Pvt Harrington III, David Pvt Harris, Quenton D. Pvt Hawn, Charles A. Pvt Hilty, Perry A. PFC Huguley, Camron E. Pvt Kim, Chulhoon PFC Kim, Felix S. Pvt Kimpel, Justin A. Pvt Knight, Montrell N. Pvt Leggfritts, William H. Pvt Lopez, Marco V. PFC Marreroarroyo, Uriel PFC May, Dalton J. Pvt Mcbride, Joshua L. Pvt Mccorkel, Brandon M. PFC Mendozarojo, Armando Pvt Molinawallace, Alfonso J. Pvt Montgomery, Bryson A. Pvt Nguyen, Landon Pvt Ortiz, Isaac A. Pvt Pappalardo, Nathan W. Pvt Riffe, Vincent L. Pvt Rojaschavez, Tomas Pvt Ryalls, Hunter C. Pvt Santosmatos, Juan R. PFC Simons, Wesley E. Pvt Smeal, Richard J. PFC Spence, Jacob D. Pvt Steinkamp, Andrew N. Pvt Suarez, Laidel G. PFC Thomas Jr, Jeremy D.* PFC Thuesen, William F. Pvt Tovarzavala, Aaron Pvt Trinidad, Argenis PFC Tzunvicente, Hugo E. PFC Verdugo, Romy J.* PFC Wade, Jaggar R. Pvt Wright, Xavier M. Pvt Wu, Jonathan D. *Denotes Meritorious Promotion
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Meet ATHENA! She truly is a goddess. Athena has the most kind eyes that stare into yours with pure love. She would love nothing more than a comfortable lap to lie in.
CHEERWINE is a beautiful 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat. She is sweet but a bit shy in new places. With a patient, gentle hand, she will blossom into a devoted companion. Come meet this lovely girl today!
IRENE is an irresistible, adorable dilute tabby with the sweetest little face — and no eyes. But don’t let that fool you. Her blindness doesn’t slow her down or dim her spirit one bit.
GRIFF is an 8-yearold Shepherd mix (55 pounds). This gentleman is ready for a comfy bed, walks with his favorite person and treats. He is ready to make the years ahead his best ones yet!
KATARA is a gorgeous tabby girl with truly eyecatching markings — she’s the kind of cat you notice right away. Even better, her personality is just as lovely as her looks.
This little lady is ready to steal your HART! Hart is a 2½-month-old grey/white kitten (3 pounds). She is playful, curious, and ready to grow up with her new forever family.
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Meet JIMMY, an 8½-year-old Hound mix (50 pounds). This handsome boy proves you don't need to be a puppy to be a best friend. Jimmy is ready for comfy beds, walks, and a family to love.
Meet MOLLY! This sweet and gentle girl was found as a stray, completely malnourished. With the help of our staff, she has reached a healthy weight and is as happy as ever.
Meet ROSIE! A 5-year-old brindle Terrier mix (42 pounds). She is past the puppy days with plenty of love and adventures ahead. Rosie is ready for walks and lazy days at home.
ZADIA is a lovely young orangeand-white tabby who strikes that balance between social and independent. She gets along well with the people she meets.
Meet SHOPEE, a handsome 2-year-old black/white cat. He spent his life in an auto shop and is now ready to discover what it means to be a cherished house cat filled with comfort and love.
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LADY'S ISLAND | MLS 197662
SOMERSET POINT | MLS 197099
3BDRM | 2B | 1888sqft | 1.56 Acres | No HOA Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
$775,000
5BDRM | 4.5B | 3353sqft Inground Saltwater Pool Amy McNeal 843.521.7932
$5,250,000
LOWCOUNTRY BUNGALOW MLS 197171 | 4BDRM | 3B 2196sqft | .97 Acre Heidi Smith 850.803.1216
DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT
MLS 196888 | 2BDRM | 2.5B | Elevator Penthouse | Panoramic Views Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
$174,500
$655,000
HABERSHAM | MLS 196880
FOUR SEASONS @ CAROLINA OAKS
$459,900
$543,500
DATAW ISLAND | MLS 195199
CALLAWASSIE | MLS 193885
$759,000
$1,250,000
.17 Acre Homesite | Waterfront Community Excellent Location Dawn Yerace 843.441.6518 Josh Yerace 843.941.9443
3BDRM | 2B | 1809sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494 Nancy Butler 843.384.5445
MLS 195942 | 3BDRM | 2.5B | 2600sqft | 55+ Ashley Nye 561.350.8109
3BDRM | 2B | 1899sqft Golf & Waterfront Community Laura Blencoe 843.321.1615
$395,000
$525,000
COFFIN POINT | MLS 195662
PIGEON POINT | MLS 192232
$735,000
$1,196,000
$977,000
CAT ISLAND | MLS 197543
MIDTOWN SQUARE | MLS 196716
COOSAW POINT | MLS 195964
$689,000
$2,389,000
$869,000
$1,895,000
RIBAUT ISLAND | MLS 190318
FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 194406
$1,300,000
$799,999
$350,000
FRIPP ISLAND | MLS 191799
PORT ROYAL | MLS 195945
ROBIN WOOD | MLS 197283
.45 Acre Homesite | Deepwater Lloyd Williams 843.754.4735
3BDRM | 2.5B | 2230sqft Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
CAT ISLAND | MLS 197321 3BDRM | 3.5B | 2320sqft | F.R.O.G. Bryan Gates 843.812.6494
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DATAW ISLAND | MLS 195685 3BDRM | 2B | 1842sqft | Golf Views Paige Walling 843.812.8470 Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967
.35 Acre | 2 Lots | Zoned T-4N Great Location! Donna Duncan 843.597.3464
4BDRM | 3B | 2200sqft Julia O'Hara 201.456.8620
NEWPOINT | MLS 195607
5BDRM | 5.5B | 5481sqft | Deepwater Dock Sara Miller 540.209.5434
.46 Acre Oceanfront Homesite | Great Location Trudy Arthur 843.812.0967 Paige Walling 843.812.8470
LANDS END | MLS 195294 3BDRM | 2.5+B | 1810sqft Spacious Living Paige Walling 843.812.8470
5BDRM | 4.5B | 3417sqft Paige Walling 843.812.8470 Trea Tucker 843.812.4852
3BDRM | 3.5B | 2669sqft | Water View | OLREA Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
3BDRM | 2B | 1700sqft Completely Renovated | Seller Related to Agent Shannon Denny 843.575.7055
COMMERCIAL | MLS 192600 3.16 Acres | 2 Buildings | OLREA Great Visibility & Location Scott Griswold 843.575.8700
$99,500
ISLANDS OF BEAUFORT MLS 195413 | .29 Acre Homesite Waterfront Community Edward Dukes 843.812.5000
5BDRM | 4.5B | 3808sqft | Private Dock Wayne Webb 843.812.5203
3BDRM | 2B | 1247sqft Donna Duncan 843.597.3464
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