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JANUARY 5–11, 2023
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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
Planning meeting tonight Potential gated community, golf course on St. Helena likely subject at County Planning meeting By Mike McCombs Those interested in preserving Gullah culture on St. Helena Island will take particular interest in Thursday’s Beaufort County Planning Commission meeting. On the agenda is a potential change in language to the Cultural Protection Overlay (CPO), a planning tool that prohibits such things as golf courses and gated communities on the island. A change in the language could open the door for the county to reach agreements that would allow such development on the island. The potential for change in the CPO comes at a time when the county is being asked to allow for exceptions to the CPO. Specifically, developer Elvio Tropeano, representing Pine Island GC, LLP, already asked for an exception to the CPO to build
Molly Dennis, left, and Tammy Johnson, right, take time out to pose with the Hunting Island Pelican (Laura Boozer) prior to the start of the 13th annual Pelican Plunge on Sunday at Hunting Island State Park. Bob Sofaly/The Island News
A successful plunge
Once again, Friends of Hunting Island fundraiser a hit By Mike McCombs By all accounts, the 13th annual Pelican Plunge was again a success. The weather was good, and several hundred plungers rumbled down the beach at Hunting Island State Park and into the cold surf, many wearing costumes ranging from shrimp to Winnie The Pooh to the pelican himself — or herself.
Friends of Hunting Island President Linda Miller said membership numbers continued to trend upward, as well. “Our goals are always satisfied by sharing the joy of this event,” Miller said before the race. All proceeds benefit Friends of Hunting Island in the group’s work to support Hunting Island State Park. Membership, which costs $60 a
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year, also offers people the opportunity to select a volunteer category at sign up. Core categories include Lighthouse, Environmental conservation care projects, construction crew projects, sand dune fencing and special building projects, events and the new Shorebird Stewardship Pro-
Warrants issued for 2 in Port Royal shooting
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From staff reports Port Royal Police Department detectives have identified and obtained warrants for two people in connection with a shooting that PORT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT occurred on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 29. Detectives identified 27-year-old Jeffrey Keyontay by the Gadson of PineGadson land as the suspect PORT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT JEFFREY KEYONTAY GADSON in the shooting and obtained warrants for his arrest for Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Fields A female occupant was also identified as 26-yearold Neyauna Fields of Ridgeland, NEYAUNA M FIELDS and detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest for Accessory After
2023’s 1st born in Beaufort
WANTED by the
WANTED
Race: B
Sex: M
The above person is WANTED by PORT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT for the offense(s) of
ATTEMPTED MURDER
Age: 27
Height: 6 ft. 3 in.
Weight: 190
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of this person is encouraged to contact PORT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT by calling (843) 986-2220. Your identity will be kept in the strictest of confidence.
Meet Beaufort’s newest resident and the first baby born in Beaufort in 2023. This handsome guy, Nolan Gray Swanson, was born at the Beaufort Memorial Collins Birthing Center on Jan. 1, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. Nolan weighed in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and is the first child for Autumn Shea and James Patrick Swanson of Beaufort. Photos courtesy of Charlotte Berkeley.
Race: B Sex: F
The above person is WANTED by PORT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT for the offense(s) of
Age: 26
Height: 5 ft. 1 in.
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ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO FELONY A
Weight: 130 Hair: BLK Eyes: BRO
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Beaufort Memorial earns 2022 Top Hospital Award.
HHCA holds off BA boys; BA girls’ rally falls short vs. OP.
BlackHawk to perform at 2023 Beaufort Oyster Festival.
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Happy New Year!
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of this person is encouraged to contact PORT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT by calling (843) 986-2220. Your identity will be kept in the strictest of confidence.
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THANK YOU for your continued support this year. We have big plans for 2023 and can’t wait to see you in the Maritime Center!
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