The Blood Alliance in Beaufort County saves lives everyday.
As Father's Day just passed, I celebrate one of the endearing qualities of my Dad, one that has always given me inspiration to do the right thing. My Dad, Stewart Nilsen, gave blood every chance he could. Every couple months, he'd come home with a bandage on his arm, telling my brothers and me how important the gift of blood was to so many who tragically needed it when they least expected it.
Though they never met, and were very different sorts of athletes, it's easy to imagine that Len Miret would have loved Eric Freeman, a recent Beaufort High School graduate and accomplished young dancer who received a $3000 scholarship given in Miret's name.
The Backyard Tourist's Guide For Travels With Dogs
"His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always." - Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling was a dog man. Me too. Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against cats. I've had several – or rather I've served on staff for a few. And when it comes to hitting the open road your average feline makes a less than ideal travel companion. There are exceptions, of course, but I think the reason is simple: cats really don't want to do anything on your terms.
"5 Star Artists" is the newest exhibit to grace the halls of USCB Center for the Arts, and will run from June 21 through August 21. Curator Joan Templer has chosen 5 diverse artists for an exhibit that transcends the traditional. All the artists are local, living and working in Beaufort. Some are young and filled with exuberant enthusiasm for their art and others have been perfecting their craft for decades. All have Star Quality.