For David Shipper, a Beaufort photographer whose works of fine art include both landscapes and wildlife, the love of photography comes naturally but the dream of becoming a successful, full-time photographer took time to develop.

“Hey, let’s put on a show! We can put a stage in that old barn out back, and surely it won't be too hard to rig up a spotlight or two...”

This movie motif became a cultural cliché thanks to young film stars Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. (If you’re too young to remember them or their impact on pop culture, think Brad and Angelina.)

In recognition of their long-standing support of both the hospital and the arts, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced that Bill and Martha Harvey will serve as honorary chairmen for its 13^th annual Duke Symphony Orchestra concert fundraiser, scheduled for April 9.