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A review by Roy Flannagan: Happy New Year, winner of the Best Feature Award in the 2012 Beaufort Film Festival
A review by Roy Flannagan
Happy New Year, winner of the Best Feature Award in the 2012 Beaufort Film Festival
Joseph Harrell, military advisor and actor in Happy New Year, accepting the Best Feature Award at the Beaufort Film Festival, Saturday, February 18, flanked on right by Lorrel Manning, the director.
There were Marines crying in the audience at the end of the local screening of Happy New Year, a movie made by a New York director from Spartanburg about the agonies of returning from war, wounded and disabled to the point of despair. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy inducts new members into Latin Honor Society
Beaufort Academy inducts new members into Latin Honor Society
Beaufort Academy recently inducted several eighth graders into the National Latin Honor Society. [ read article ... ]
Sheriff’s deputy awarded Rotary Officer of the Year
Sheriff’s deputy awarded Rotary Officer of the Year
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to recognize its own Corporal Arthur “Trae” Simmons, III as this year’s recipient of the Hilton Head Island Rotary Officer of the Year award. [ read article ... ]
Thank you for 25 years of service to Beaufort Academy, Mr. Wes
Thank you for 25 years of service to Beaufort Academy, Mr. Wes
Beaufort Academy announces National Merit finalist Michael Bible
Fifth BA senior to be named as a Finalist in the last four years
Beaufort Academy announces National Merit finalist Michael Bible
Carrying on tradition, Beaufort Academy is proud to announce that senior Michael Bible is a National Merit Finalist. In addition to numerous Semifinalists and Finalists in previous years, this marks the fourth consecutive year that a BA senior has been named. [ read article ... ]
Deputy retires after serving Beaufort County for 22 years
Deputy retires after serving Beaufort County for 22 years
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has announced the retirement of long-time deputy Sergeant Richard Fanger. [ read article ... ]
St. Peter Catholic School wins multiple awards at State Literary Meet
St. Peter Catholic School wins multiple awards at State Literary Meet
Literary Meet group
St. Peter Catholic School sent 13 students to the SCISA State Literary Meet at Holly Hill, SC on Wednesday, February 1, and had 6 award winners. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy brings home top finishes from State Literary Meet
Beaufort Academy brings home top finishes from State Literary Meet
Beaufort Academy joined 32 other schools for the SCISA State Literary Meet on Wednesday, February 1, and had six top finishers. [ read article ... ]
Captain Frank Gibson displays first Wahoo of the season
Captain Frank Gibson displays first Wahoo of the season
Photo taken on February 1, 2012.
“We live in a wonderful place,” calm seas and 71 degrees, according to Captain Frank Gibson.
Beaufort-Jasper Lifesavers conduct Change of Command ceremony
Beaufort-Jasper Lifesavers conduct Change of Command ceremony
Beaufort-Jasper Flotilla, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, conducted their Change Of Watch at Callawassie Country Club on Wednesday, January 18. [ read article ... ]
Colonial Dames XVII Century meets
Colonial Dames XVII Century meets
L-R: Dr. Stephen Wise, Mary Lou Brewton and Anita Henson. (Photo by Eliza Oliwa)
On Thursday, January 19, the Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century met at the home of President Anita Henson. [ read article ... ]
Local elementary school hosts sport stacking event
Local elementary school hosts sport stacking event
Molly Smith
Lady’s Island Elementary hosted Mossy Oaks Elementary and Beaufort Academy in a sport stacking meet on Monday, January 23. [ read article ... ]
More exciting Beaufort Academy news
More exciting Beaufort Academy news
Participants in the Speling Bee included, left to right: Back - Ansleigh Pingree, Kate Gray, Preston Coleman, William Lindsay, Anna Sheppard, Quinn Fleming. Front - Emma Melville, Joe Stowe, John Dastous, Joe Bhoi, and Witt Compton. Not pictured, Coach Amy Melville.
Beaufort Academy students competed in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 19. They also crowned their 2012 Homecoming Queen. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy math team first at state meet
Beaufort Academy math team first at state meet
Team members included, left to right: Caroline Avera, Caroline Fontenot, Ben Hetherington, John Mathai, Katherine Neal, Michael Bible, Grace Stewart, Hope Keane, Eric Nguyen, Mike Bhoi, Xavier Westergaard, Coach Pam Steman, and Katie Gay.
The Beaufort Academy Math Team competed in the SCISA Division II High School State Math Meet on Tuesday, January 17, in Orangeburg, and brought home the top finish. [ read article ... ]
BSDC 2011 overall winners announced
BSDC 2011 overall winners announced
Pictured from left to right: Tony Constant, Port Royal Landing Marina Manager; Carrol Currin, Female Angler; Ross Holmquist, Port Royal Landing Marina; Captain Bo Von Harten, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club Manager ; Duncan Gibson, 10 and under Youth; and, Captain Frank Gibson, Male Angler and Owner of My Time Out III, Best Commercial Boat .
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club recently held its Annual Awards Banquet. Following are the overall winners for 2011. [ read article ... ]
College acceptances in full swing at Beaufort Academy
College acceptances in full swing at Beaufort Academy
With April 15 still three months away, a date that many colleges adhere to as the common acceptance notification date, the 26 Beaufort Academy seniors have already amassed 37 acceptance letters. [ read article ... ]
2012 BSDC Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1
2012 BSDC Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1
The 2012 Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1. Captain Frank Gibson of the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club and Tony Constant, manager of the Port Royal Landing Marina cleared the board for the 2012 series. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy students selected for SC Olympic Development Program
Beaufort Academy students selected for SC Olympic Development Program
Two Beaufort Academy students were selected for the South Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP) for soccer. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy alumni basketball game a hit
Beaufort Academy alumni basketball game a hit
From left to right: Front – Kyle Cheung (’09), Chris Ernestine (’09), Walter Gay (’07), Bill Dalton (faculty), Evan Long (’06), Bennett Fultz (’11), Carl Harper (’87); Back – Chris Conefry (BA coach), Chris Huckabee (’11), Tom Savage (faculty), Andy Cheung (’06), Thor Rhodin (’04), Josh Wegmann (’07).
Beaufort Academy had a wonderful alumni basketball game Wednesday night, December 28. With nearly 120 fans in the stands, including many alumni and parents of alumni, BA’s alumni basketball players really put on a great game. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Hotchkiss School student receives second honors
Beaufort Hotchkiss School student receives second honors
James Post, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Post of Beaufort, received second honors for the fall semester at The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut. [ read article ... ]
Local SAR Chapter holds its annual dinner meeting
Local SAR Chapter holds its annual dinner meeting
Mark Anthony, President of South Carolina SAR addresses Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter Annual Dinner Meeting.
The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution held its Annual Dinner Meeting on Thursday, December 15, at the Dataw Island Club. [ read article ... ]
Lady’s Island Middle School visits Bay View Manor Nursing Home
Lady’s Island Middle School visits Bay View Manor Nursing Home
L-R: Marah Aulabaugh, Catherine Walls, Lyndsey Perry, and Vayla Shipsey.
Students from Lady’s Island Middle School took time this Christmas season to visit residents of Bay View Manor Nursing home on Friday, December 16. [ read article ... ]
TCL graduates 20 nurses
Health Sciences nursing pinning ceremony
TCL graduates 20 nurses
Marcellene Trask delivers class speech with fellow class speaker, Amanda Decatoire, looking on.
Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) graduated 19 women and one man with associate degrees in nursing at ceremonies at the Ribaut Road campus on Thursday, December 15. The event capped an arduous course for the students, who pursued the degree while holding full-time jobs and caring for their own children and other family members. Marcellene Trask and Amanda Decatoire were the speakers for the class. [ read article ... ]
BA Chess Team places second in USCF competition
BA Chess Team places second in USCF competition
The BA Chess Team competed in The United States Chess Federation (USCF) National Youth Action – East on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 in Miami, FL. [ read article ... ]
BA volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
BA volunteers with Habitat for Humanity
From left to right: Project advisor Dennis Smith, high school students Tommy Fang, Courtney Smith, Finn Koppernaes, Conner Akers, Billy Dailey, and Mary Catherine Carmody.
During the second week of the 2011 W.A.L.L. Approach Interim, a group of Beaufort Academy high school students volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. [ read article ... ]
Lady’s Island Middle School Junior Leadership visits Penn Center
Lady’s Island Middle School Junior Leadership visits Penn Center
Lady’s Island Middle Schools Junior Leadership class visited Penn Center on St. Helena Island on November 21. The leadership class spent part of the day touring the facility and learning about Penn Center’s rich history. [ read article ... ]
Hispanics join “Holidays Celebration” to honor Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa
December 15
Hispanics join “Holidays Celebration” to honor Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa
On Thursday, December 15, Hispanics will join members of the Jewish, Christian, and African-American communities in participating in a unique joint celebration of the three major December holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. [ read article ... ]
BHS Eagles Wrestling wins tournament for third year in a row
BHS Eagles Wrestling wins tournament for third year in a row
Photo from Beaufort Wrestling Facebook page
The Beaufort High School Eagles wrestling team won the Silver Fox Invitational Wrestling Tournament for the third year in a row. [ read article ... ]
BA students in Washington, DC
BA students in Washington, DC
As part of the 2011 W.A.L.L. Approach Interim, Beaufort Academy 7th and 8th graders are in Washington, DC, for a few days this week. Following are two letters that came from one of their chaperones. It really was an amazing first day. [ read article ... ]
Riverview teacher donates presents to police department
Riverview teacher donates presents to police department
The Beaufort Police Department got a pleasant surprise on Friday, December 2. Marva Scott, a teacher at Riverview Charter School contacted the department to donate her birthday presents. [ read article ... ]
Local credit union treats Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters to holiday lunch
Local credit union treats Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters to holiday lunch
Kicking off the holiday season, dozens of Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters dined on pulled pork barbecue Friday courtesy of MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit Union, a Division of CPM Federal Credit Union. [ read article ... ]
Sons of Confederate Veterans honor native veteran members
Sons of Confederate Veterans honor native veteran members
On November 7, in view of the local Veterans Day celebrations, the Gen. Richard H. Anderson Camp 47 met and honored two Beaufort natives with the War Service Medal, one of the SCV’s highest awards. [ read article ... ]
Local elementary students help set new Guinness World Record!
Local elementary students help set new Guinness World Record!
BA first graders Alex Compton and Kate Luckey focus on their stacking skills.
On Friday, November 18, Beaufort Academy Kindergarten–6th graders joined the WSSA and students from 27 countries (including all 50 states in the USA) to set a new Guinness World Record for “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day.” [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy receives grants from local companies
Beaufort Academy receives grants from local companies
David Mixson, President of Mixson Oil Co. Inc.,Tiger Express, and Julie Corner, Interim Head of School at Beaufort Academy.
Beaufort Academy reports some great sports news
Beaufort Academy reports some great sports news
Beaufort Academy senior Madeline Griffith.
The Beaufort Academy Sailing Club was asked to compete in the Great Oaks Invitational Regatta. The Great Oaks is a national championship for new or developing sailing teams that have not competed in the Mallory National Championships in the past four years. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters transform into fire prevention educators
Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters transform into fire prevention educators
In the Marine Corps, every Marine is a rifleman. The Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department mirrors that tradition by preparing every firefighter to teach fire prevention. [ read article ... ]
St. Helena preschool, Kindergarten celebrates Veterans Day with special guests
St. Helena preschool, Kindergarten celebrates Veterans Day with special guests
Children at the St. Helena Preschool and Kindergarten in downtown Beaufort celebrated Veterans Day with several military fathers who came to class to talk to the students about their role in the armed forces. [ read article ... ]
News from Beaufort Academy
News from Beaufort Academy
On November 9, at 2:00 p.m., BA held the ribbon cutting ceremony, dedicating a fountain and reflection area in memory of Dr. Randy Wall. [ read article ... ]
Public Memorial Service Honoring Joe Frazier
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Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Wednesday, November 16
Public Memorial Service Honoring Joe Frazier
A public memorial service has been organized by friends of former world boxing champion and Beaufort County native Joe Frazier, who died Monday, November 7 after a battle with liver cancer. [ read article ... ]
Another great week at Beaufort Academy
Another great week at Beaufort Academy
Back row: Eric Nguyen, Nathan Cheung, Coach Bill Dalton, Jack Griffith, and Caroline Fontenot. Middle Row: Patrick Mazzeo, Katherine Neal, Madeline Griffith, and Michael Bible. Front Row: Eddie Shacklett. Not pictured: Tommy Fang.
Congratulations to BA’s Quiz Bowl Team who had great success by placing second on Tuesday, November 8 at a Regional Tournament held at Beaufort Academy. The team’s next competition will be a tournament held on Saturday, November 19 at Wando High School. [ read article ... ]
Dean Moss awarded Order of the Palmetto
Dean Moss awarded Order of the Palmetto
Dean Moss, former General Manager of the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto. The honor was awarded by Governor Nikki Haley in recognition of Moss’ leadership in statewide water resources issues, and was presented by BJWSA Board Chair Brandy Gray at a reception on Friday, November 4. [ read article ... ]
BA football players selected to play in North-South All-Star Game
BA football players selected to play in North-South All-Star Game
BA Seniors Jack Griffith and Billy Dailey were named 1st team All-Region for the 7-team, SCISA Region II, 8-man football. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Academy Varsity Cheerleading Competition Squad takes first place
Beaufort Academy Varsity Cheerleading Competition Squad takes first place
Back row from left: Grace Stewart, Alo Rodriguez, Coach Jessica Miller, Lauren Noonan, Bridget Baggerly, Frances Stowe, Cali Blocker, Kirsten Floyd. Front row from left: Mary Margaret Achurch, Julianna Dunphy, Mary Alice Strohmeyer, Maya Dixon, Hope Gray.
Beaufort Academy Varsity Cheerleading Competition Squad took first place in the 2011 SCISA Regional Competition in Charleston, SC on October 29. [ read article ... ]
BA cheerleaders winners at first regional cheer competition of season
BA cheerleaders winners at first regional cheer competition of season
Beaufort Academy’s Competition Cheer Squad took first place for the most spirited team and third place overall in the 2A division at the first regional cheer competition of the season on Saturday, October 15, at Cardinal Newman in Columbia. [ read article ... ]
Wednesday, November 2: Roger Pinckney to talk at Bluffton Library
Wednesday, November 2
Roger Pinckney
to talk at
Bluffton Library
The Bluffton Branch Library welcomes famous local author Roger Pinckney for a discussion of his notable book, Little Glory in the Large Meeting Room on Wednesday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. [ read article ... ]
HHI announces new positions in Community Development department
HHI announces new positions in Community Development department
In order to fulfill a 2012 Hilton Head Island Town Council goal of ‘Community-Based Education Program on Environmental Stewardship,’ the town announces that the Natural Resource Administrator position has been changed to an educational position of Sustainable Practices Coordinator. [ read article ... ]
Assistant solicitor wins ethics award
Assistant solicitor wins ethics award
An assistant solicitor with the Fourteenth Solicitor’s Office received an award this week for her outstanding work ethic, commitment to the community and for being such a tremendous asset to the office. [ read article ... ]
Coosa Elementary art teacher wins national leadership award
Coosa Elementary art teacher wins national leadership award
Coosa Elementary School art teacher Donna Sams has been selected to receive Artsonia’s Annual Leadership Award, an honor extended to only ten teachers from each state. [ read article ... ]
SAR installs new members
Guest speaker Capt. Dean Cullison. Photo by Pete Dickerson, Historian
SAR installs new members
On Friday, September 16, the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held their quarterly meeting at the Holiday Inn’s Albergotti Grill. [ read article ... ]
Local heritage groups participate in Beaufort’s Tri-Centennial Grand Parade
Local heritage groups participate in Beaufort’s Tri-Centennial Grand Parade
During Beaufort’s Tri Centennial Grand Parade, five local heritage groups named after local South Carolina historical heroes participated by representing the earliest eras of Beaufort’s storied history. [ read article ... ]
County selects 13 photos for 2012 Beaufort County calendar
County selects 13 photos for 2012 Beaufort County calendar
The county selected a photo of Stony Preserve by Bluffton resident, Stan Abrahamson, for the cover of the 2012 Beaufort County Rural and Critical Lands Calendar. [ read article ... ]
Teacher of the year was announced on Friday
Teacher of the year was announced on Friday
Beaufort County School District announced it’s 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year on Friday, September 16. A National Board-certified math teacher at Hilton Head High School who “makes the light bulb go on” for her students, Christine A. Gray was named Teacher of the Year during a breakfast celebration to honor teachers of the year from all of the district’s schools. [ read article ... ]
BA announces National Merit semifinalist, Michael Bible
Four consecutive years one or more BA seniors have been named as semifinalist
BA announces National Merit semifinalist, Michael Bible
Carrying on tradition, BA is proud to announce that senior Michael Bible is a National Merit semifinalist. In addition to numerous semifinalists in previous years, this marks the fourth consecutive year that a BA senior has been named. In the last four years, two of these students, Luke Hetherington and Nathaniel Rollings, went on to become Finalists. The list of Finalists is traditionally announced in the spring. [ read article ... ]
BA seventh graders named Duke TIP scholars
BA seventh graders named Duke TIP scholars
Left to right, back row: Avery May, Quinten Paton-Melland, Will Turner, Gavin Palmer, William Lindsay, Preston Coleman. Front row: Hope Gray, Ashley Taylor, Skyler Nuelle, Cecillia Williams, Emily O’Regan.
Eleven Beaufort Academy seventh graders were named as Duke TIP Scholars. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort firefighter, police investigator named tops in their fields by Exchange Club
Ross Vezin - Firefighter of 2011
Beaufort firefighter, police investigator named tops in their fields by Exchange Club
Beaufort Firefighter Ross Vezin is the Exchange Club of Beaufort’s Firefighter of the Year and Beaufort Police Investigator George Erdel is the 2011 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. [ read article ... ]
A piece of Beaufort’s history returns after 115 years
Beaufort Volunteer Artillery Flag today (courtesy of the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum).
A piece of Beaufort’s history returns after 115 years
On Monday, September 12, Beaufort’s General Richard H. Anderson Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #47 welcomed back a piece of Beaufort’s military history with the return of the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery (BVA) Flag. [ read article ... ]
2011 BA graduate Jaymie Baggerly selected by Seventeen for Freshman 15
2011 BA graduate Jaymie Baggerly selected by Seventeen for Freshman 15
Seventeen picked 15 college freshmen to give you the real scoop on what really goes on your first year on campus! Read blogs, watch videos and get tips to make the most of your college experience! [ read article ... ]
United Daughters of the Confederacy award scholarship
Scholarship recipient Brianne Canaday and Scholarship Chair Barbara Wood. Photo by Historian Margie Chavers.
United Daughters of the Confederacy award scholarship
The Stephen Elliott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met on July 12 in the First Floor Meeting room at the Beaufort County Library. [ read article ... ]
Colonial Dames meet, install new members
HBF Executive Director Julie Good during presentation. Photo by Anita Henson.
Colonial Dames meet, install new members
Beaufort’s Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century held its most recent meeting at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort campus. [ read article ... ]
Local cheerleaders to perform in Thanksgiving Day Parade at Walt Disney World® Resort
Local cheerleaders to perform in Thanksgiving Day Parade at Walt Disney World® Resort
Madison Mullen and Emily Eggers from Lady’s Island Middle School are two of more than 500 elementary, junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that will perform in the “UCA/UDA Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World® Resort” in Orlando, Florida. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort County Open Land Trust hires new executive director
Patricia R. Kennedy
Beaufort County Open Land Trust hires new executive director
Beaufort County Open Land Trust has hired Patricia R. Kennedy as its new executive director. She will replace the current director, Ann Bluntzer, who is relocating to Texas, beginning September 1. [ read article ... ]
BA adds Larry Scheper as new tennis coach
BA welcomes Larry Scheper as new tennis coach
Beaufort Academy would like everyone to join them in welcoming Larry Scheper to their staff as new tennis coach. [ read article ... ]
Lowcountry fun at the Sandbar
Lowcountry fun at the Sandbar
Lowcountry fun at the Sandbar taken during the 56th Annual Water Festival. [ read article ... ]
School Board hires Mona Lise Dickson as principal of Lady’s Island Middle
School Board hires Mona Lise Dickson as principal of Lady’s Island Middle School
Following approval by the Board of Education last Tuesday, July 5, Ms. Mona Lise Dickson will begin her new assignment this week as principal of Lady’s Island Middle School. [ read article ... ]
Anita Lynn Nelson named principal of Whale Branch Elementary
Anita Lynn Nelson
Anita Lynn Nelson named principal of Whale Branch Elementary
The Beaufort County School Board has approved Ms. Anita Lynn Nelson as new principal of Whale Branch Elementary School. [ read article ... ]
Local SAR honors SC signer of the Declaration of Independence
Local SAR honors SC signer of the Declaration of Independence
Hilton Head High School NJROTC Color Guard and Dr. Alton Fanning (by Jody Henson).
On July 2, Beaufort’s Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution sponsored a pilgrimage to the tomb of lowcountry signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Heyward, Jr. The tomb location is noted by a South Carolina Historical Marker on Highway 462 near Ridgeland. [ read article ... ]
SAR installs new members
SAR installs new members
L-R: Sec. Michael Keyserling, Frank Wood, Bill Anderson and Pres. Wayne Cousar
Beaufort’s Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the South Carolina Society of the Sons of American Revolution met in June at the Holiday Inn in Beaufort. Over forty members and guests listened to guest speaker Calvin Smith, History Professor Emeritus of USC Aiken, discuss Col. James Williams of the Ninety Six District of South Carolina (Laurens County). [ read article ... ]
Thumbs Up appoints new executive director
Dr. Jacqueline Parker
Thumbs Up appoints new executive director
Sister Mary Trzasko, founder of Thumbs Up 15 years ago, Shelia Cole, former executive director and new Executive Director Dr. Jackie Parker
Sister Mary Trzasko, founder of Thumbs Up 15 years ago, Shelia Cole, former executive director and new Executive Director Dr. Jackie Parker
Thumbs Up, Inc., a United Way Agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline M. Parker as the Executive Director of the after school program, replacing Mrs. Shelia Cole who is moving to Texas. Dr. Parker retired from the Beaufort County School System after serving in various capacities for 35 years, most recently, Coordinator of Alternate Programs at Battery Creek High School. [ read article ... ]
Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission elects new officers
Dan Carter, Executive Director, Edisto Beach Chamber of Commerce
Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission
New officers elected
The Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission met at Point South last week and elected new officers for the fiscal year 2011-2012. The Commission’s Chairman is Dan Carter, Executive Director of the Edisto Chamber of Commerce from Colleton County. [ read article ... ]
Whale Branch Early College High School hires Athletic Director
Whale Branch Early College High School hires Athletic Director
Carlos Vergil Cave has been named the new Athletic Director for Whale Branch Early College High School for the 2011-2012 academic year. [ read article ... ]
Four 50th wedding anniversaries in one family: the Malphruses
50th anniversary family reunion this weekend
Four 50th wedding anniversaries in one family: the Malphruses
Evelyn Malphrus & Gaylon Olson on their wedding day, April 2, 1961
Anniversaries are important, especially landmark anniversaries. And to celebrate a Golden Anniversary is an accomplishment few couples reach. But one local family named Malphrus has four siblings all celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries, and the entire family is getting together to commemorate the event this weekend. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort Rotary Club names sheriff’s deputy Officer of the Year
Corporal John Gobel
Beaufort Rotary Club names sheriff’s deputy Officer of the Year
The Beaufort Rotary Club has named Corporal John Gobel of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office the recipient of the 2011 Jesse L. Altman Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. [ read article ... ]
Theresa Nicole Bishop: Twelve years of perfect attendance
Theresa Nicole Bishop
Twelve years of perfect attendance
If you’re looking for symbols of dedication and hard work, it’s hard to beat Theresa Nicole Bishop. When she graduates from Battery Creek High School at ceremonies next Thursday evening, June 2, she will have completed 12 years of school without missing a single day. [ read article ... ]
SAR, SCV honor top JROTC cadets
SAR, SCV honor top JROTC Cadets
The Sons of the American Revolution Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of Beaufort annually sponsors the SAR JROTC Sgt Esau Patterson Bronze Medal to top cadets at seven high schools in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. [ read article ... ]
SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum acquires South Carolina Flag from Operation Iraqi Freedom
SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum acquires
South Carolina Flag from Operation Iraqi Freedom
Flag Courtesy of the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.
As stewards of South Carolina’s military history, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, with the help of Columbia’s Mayor, Steve Benjamin, proudly unveiled its latest acquisition, a South Carolina Flag from Operation Iraqi Freedom. [ read article ... ]
SAR honors Lady’s Island Intermediate School students
Brycen Campbell receives award from President Wayne Cousar. (Photo by Cadra Rooney)
SAR honors Lady’s Island Intermediate School students
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution sponsored a National Americanism Poster Contest this year. This new contest was directed at students in the 4th or 5th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system. [ read article ... ]
County fills first ever Procurement & Contract Compliance Officer position
County creates new position
First ever Procurement & Contract Compliance Officer
In keeping with the objectives of Beaufort County Council, County Administrator Gary Kubic recently hired the County’s first Procurement and Contract Compliance Officer. [ read article ... ]
Beaufort’s SAR and DAR chapters honor Gen. Francis Marion
Beaufort’s SAR and DAR chapters honor Gen. Francis Marion
Dr. Bill Sammons, Jody Henson, Carroll Crowther, Wayne Cousar, Michael Keyserling. Photo by Anita Henson.
Local Folks: Verane & Graham in Sweden
Beaufortonians Verane and Graham enjoy a sip of tea while skiing in Sweden with their parents on spring vacation 2011. They currently reside in Switzerland. Click on photo for a larger view.
Photographer Steven Hyatt teams up with The Beaufort Tribune to portray beautiful Beaufort by the Sea
Photographer Steven Hyatt portrays beautiful Beaufort by the Sea
Steven Hyatt, photographed by Diana Deaver
Charleston photographer Steven Hyatt is bringing his stunning photographs of beautiful Beaufort by the Sea to the pages of The Beaufort Tribune. Hyatt, a noted photographer of Lowcountry churches, produces other-worldly images of coastal church architecture. [ read article ... ]
Local Folks: Milo in Paris
Milo in Paris
Sons of the American Revolution install new members
Tom Mikell makes presentation on King's Ranger Thomas Brown. Photo by Pete Dickerson.
Sons of the American Revolution install new members
Recently Beaufort’s Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held their quarterly meeting. Lifelong Beaufortonian and Chapter Member Tom Mikell was the Chapter’s guest speaker making a fine presentation on the life of Torrie and King’s Ranger Thomas Brown during the war period. [ read article ... ]
From Beaufort to Bangkok: Local grad, Newley Purnell, flourishes on world stage
From Beaufort to Bangkok: Newley Purnell
World news media seek insight from local grad
Newley Purnell, a former Beaufort County resident, poses with a large fish he caught in Bangkok, Thailand. Purnell is an internationally known news correspondent. When he isn't reporting on events for the likes of the New York Times or Wall Street Journal, he's blogging on his site. Purnell posted this photo on his April 4, 2011 blog.
A news reporter’s job is to generate news, of course. But, sometimes you ARE the news. That’s the case for Newley Purnell, a Hilton Head High School graduate now serving as a correspondent in Bangkok, Thailand.
Purnell’s work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chronicle of Higher Education and much more, along with broadcasts by ABC News Radio and Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia.
Local scout selected for Sons of the American Revolution state award
Local scout selected for Sons of the American Revolution state award
The South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented its coveted Eagle Scout of the Year in South Carolina to Eagle Scout Peter Richardson McGee on Saturday, April 2, in ceremonies at the Annual State Meeting in Columbia. [ read article ... ]
YRC welcomes Emily Ratliff as Executive Director
YRC welcomes Emily Ratliff as Executive Director
The Yemassee Revitalization Corporation (YRC) announced that Emily Ratliff has been hired to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. [ read article ... ]
Local Folks: Milo Nitze, bagel lover
Local Folks
Milo Nitze, bagel lover
Milo Nitze is the 5-year-old son of a Beaufort native. Though he lives in New York, he visits his cousins in Beaufort as often as he can. Milo is something of a traveler, having just returned from a trip to Paris, where he learned that the best bagels are not there but in New York and Beaufort. Below is his latest report to The Beaufort Tribune. [ read article ... ]
Blakely Williams named Chamber interim president/CEO
Blakely Williams named Chamber interim president/CEO
Blakely Williams has been named interim president/CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. The announcement came today from Jimmy Boozer, chairman of the Chamber’s board of directors. [ read article ... ]
