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Bucknell (9-7, 1-1 PL) at College of Charleston (7-4, 0-0 CAA) When: Sunday, March 12 – 10 a.m. Where: CofC Tennis Center at Patriots Point – Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Bucknell (9-7, 1-1 PL) at South Carolina State (2-3, 0-0 MEAC) When: Monday, March 13 – 1 p.m. Where: Hardeep Judge Tennis Center – Orangeburg, S.C.

Bucknell (9-7, 1-1 PL) at Charleston Southern (5-5, 1-0 Big South) When: Wednesday, March 15 – 12:00 p.m. Where: Gary Clark Banks Sr. Tennis Center – Charleston, S.C.

Bucknell at a Glance • Bucknell heads to South Carolina to play three matches over spring break. The Bison went 1-2 on their spring break trip to Hawaii last season. • Bucknell has been on a roll lately, collecting wins in seven of its last eight matches. The Bison are coming off a 2-0 weekend with wins over Patriot League rival Loyola and Marist. They improved to 9-7 (1-1 PL) with those victories. • Freshman Abby Platt, who earned an honorable mention for Patriot League Player of the Week for a second straight week on Tuesday, has won eight in a row in singles. She's also won six of the last seven in doubles and leads the team in dual match singles victories. • Junior Tyne Miller has won four singles matches in a row, and sophomore Anna Lajos has collected each of the last three. Lajos remains the team's leader in overall singles wins with 13. • Bucknell went 12-10 (3-3 PL) during the 2021-22 season, securing its highest win total since 2018-19. The Bison ended up falling to Loyola in the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Championships, 4-2. • The Bison graduated their lone All-Patriot Leaguer, Daniela Bellini, in the spring. They welcomed two freshmen in the fall and entered the spring season with eight total on the roster. • Juniors Kate Novak and Miller are serving as team captains this season. • Bucknell played its first seven matches of the spring on the road before hosting its first home match on Feb. 19. • Bucknell is under the direction of fourth-year head coach Tammy Cecchini. She was previously the head coach at Valparaiso from 2015 to 2018 and spent the 2014-15 season with Valpo as an assistant coach.

Category Leaders • Overall Singles Wins: Anna Lajos (13) • Dual Match Singles Wins: Abby Platt (8) • PL Dual Match Singles Wins: Six tied (1) • Overall Doubles Wins: Abby Platt (14) • Dual Match Doubles Wins: Anna Lajos (10) • PL Dual Match Doubles Wins: Four tied (1)

College of Charleston at a Glance • The Cougars are 7-4 after falling to Samford and earning a win over SIUE on Thursday. They'll also face Miami of Ohio on Saturday before hosting the Bison on Sunday. • Graduate student Nicole Stephens currently leads the Cougars with an 8-3 singles record, followed by Halli Trinkle at 7-2. • College of Charleston finished 19-7 (7-1 CAA) last year before falling to Elon in the CAA semifinals. • College of Charleston welcomed four freshman to the team this year. The Cougars are under the direction of head coach Angelo Anastopoulo, who is in his 32nd season with the program.

South Carolina State at a Glance • The Bulldogs are 2-3 following a 5-2 win over Eastern Kentucky last week. • South Carolina State finished last season 9-9 (4-2 MEAC) and won the MEAC Championship before going up against No. 1 UNC and falling in the NCAA regionals for a second straight year. • The Bulldogs are led by long-time head coach Hardeep Judge.

Charleston Southern at a Glance • The Buccaneers are 5-5 (1-0 Big South) and will face Rhode Island and UAB before hosting the Bison on Wednesday. Charleston Southern most recently defeated Miami of Ohio 4-3 on Thursday. • Charleston Southern posted an impressive 17-6 overall record last year and went undefeated in the Big South with an 8-0 record before defeating Gardner-Webb in the championship finals and falling to Georgia in the NCAA championships. • Sophomore Noa Boyd was named the Big South Women's Tennis Player of the Week last week after going undefeated in the team's three matches. Senior Luiza Fullana has played each match at No. 1 singles. • Buccaneers head coach Anca Dumitrescu is in her fifth season with the program.

A Look Ahead • Bucknell's remaining matches on the schedule are all against Patriot League foes. The Bison host Navy at the Varsity Tennis Courts on Sunday, March 26.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — SC Senate bill 425 would allow retailers to sell alcohol curbside or through delivery, including beer and wine.

ABC News 4 asked a local liquor store owner what he thought about the bill.

POLL: Should alcohol be available through curbside pickup and delivery in SC?

Bill Colven has owned O'Neill spirits in Mount Pleasant for seven years.

"There is lots of tourism in the area. We bring in out-of-towners who shop in-store. It's a great environment. People come in friendly, happy come into a liquor store," said Bill Colven, Owner of O'Neill spirits Mount Pleasant

Lowcountry Senator Sandy Senn is one of the bill's sponsors. She said it ties back to the early days of the pandemic.

SC bill proposes to allow retailers to sell alcohol curbside or delivery. (WCIV)

"During COVID, many people were uncomfortable getting out and going to grocery stores and liquor stores. They preferred curbside service a lot, and that went on during COVID. People decided they would like to see it continue," said Senator Senn.

Colven said he is 50/50 on the Senate Bill.

The curbside part said he supports it because they would serve customers curbside during the pandemic.

"We would get calls ahead of time to ask if we would be able to do that. We were able to process credit cards over the phone. Of course, when they show up, (we would) check the ID and make sure it's legal," said Colven.

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For the delivery option, he wants to know a bit more.

Culven said third parties have proven to work in other states through apps like Drizly.

But, when it comes to if his store would do delivery...

"Delivery is kind of a slippery slope for me. There are a lot of challenges that could bring businesses; we are a small family-run business. I want to see how my numbers would look and if it makes sense economically," he said.

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Senator Senn said if the bill passes, retailers would have a separate license. And it would be an option, not a requirement.

"There’s a separate provision for ABC/SLED to come up with a license. They could get in order to something need risk/loss if they (retailers) do something improper. Also, they would have to carry a 1 million dollars worth of liability insurance," said Senator Senn.

The most important thing to Senator Senn and Colven: is that the current rules on alcohol sales remain intact.

"The license has to be checked. Obviously, a retailer could lose their license in a heartbeat (if they don't follow the laws)," said Senator Senn.

The bill now goes to the full Senate; if it passes there, it will head to the house.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — One of Mount Pleasant Towne Centre’s most beloved traditions, the annual ArtFest in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is back today, March 11.

From local music, dance and visual art studio performances, the complimentary festival brings families and cultural enthusiasts together to enjoy an educational and enriching experience. Beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 3 p.m., the event will showcase a diverse array of creative talent, ranging from beginners to professional artists, according to a press release.

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“Celebrating the community’s rich culture and talented individuals of all ages is incredibly important to us, and we’re honored to be able to host this event alongside the Town of Mount Pleasant and our incredible sponsor AV Connections,” said Kathleen Herrmann, the marketing director at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, in a statement. “We’re proud to be a part of an initiative that inspires children and provides them with opportunities to create their own masterpieces in whatever art form they choose.”

Beginning at 11 a.m., the event will showcase stunning performances from Mount Pleasant’s most talented acts, according to the press release. Performers taking the main stage include Jennie Moore Elementary School Chorus, Jennie Moore Elementary School Mini Monarchs, Lucy Beckham High School Choir, Palmetto Twirlers, Lowco Suzuki Guitar, and Deakins Suzuki String. After catching a show, take a stroll on the Art Walk and enjoy stunning creations from local artists such as Seaside Mosaics and Ceramics, Joe Benton Photographic Art, Tara M. Kellner Art-Jewelry-Design, KLM Jewelry, Seaglass by Sandra, Gina's Gems, Art by Donna Murray, Rustic Charm by The Lake, You Grow Girl, and The SeaFoam Emporium.

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Additional activities include a Spin Art Bike with Good Clean Fun, Jason the Juggler, Peet de Arteest, Sweet Grass Demonstrations, caricatures, face painting, arts and crafts, a Viking Axe throw game, and more. Bites will be available for purchase from Madrigals Tacos & Latin Cuisine, Caribbean Fresh, New Dog Hot Dog, The Ice Cream Team, Kona Ice, Holy City Popcorn, Holy City Homemade Italian Ice, and Nothing Bundt Cakes, according to the press release.

The press release says ArtFest is sponsored by AV Connections. Admission, activities, performances and parking are all free of charge and the event is open to residents and visitors of all ages.

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – Longwood baseball was right in the mix in a pitcher's duel on Wednesday night, but the College of Charleston eked out a 2-1 win over the Lancers (3-12). The Lancer pitching staff put together its most complete performance of the season, but the Cougars (9-3) matched Longwood pitch for pitch.

SCORE:

R H E LWU 1 5 2 COFC 2 7 3

Top Longwood Performers: : 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K : 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K : 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Pitchers ruled the day, as the Lancer arms combined to surrender their fewest runs and earned runs in a game this season. A five-headed hydra of , , , and limited College of Charleston to two runs, with only one counting as earned, on seven hits and six walks between them in the nine innings.

Meanwhile, the Cougars returned the favor and fended off an aggressive Longwood squad that was constantly hunting for extra bases. A trio of pitchers combined to limit Longwood to five hits and one run while only giving up two walks.

For Charleston, Jake Brink went 4.2 scoreless innings before exiting in the fifth inning to set the tone. He didn't earn the win though, as Connor Campbell finished the fifth with his team in the lead. He went 0.2 innings. Alex Lyon, a freshman, evaded trouble with a late base runner to earn the save.

Bunch took the loss for Longwood despite a solid outing in his first collegiate start. The freshman gave up four hits and a walk that led to one run, but he limited the damage in his two innings. Gibbons, Walker and Dittner all tossed scoreless frames, and Vanvickle was charged with an unearned run in the fourth inning.

The Lancer offense started slow but posted hits in four of the final five innings to put the tying run on base repeatedly.

Longwood got on the board in the sixth after hit an RBI groundout to score .

In the final two innings, the Lancers had the tying run reach in each frame. However, a strong throw from left prevented the tying run from touching home plate to end the eighth, and a heads up play in the field erased the first opportunity in the ninth. then poked a single to center with two outs to give Longwood one last chance, but Lyons recorded a strikeout to end the game.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Longwood wrapped up a seven-game road trip.

College of Charleston has yet to play a road game.

The two runs were the fewest allowed by the Lancers this season.

recorded a career-best 2.0 innings in his fourth collegiate appearance.

had his third scoreless relief appearance for the Lancers.

The Lancer stole three bases in the game, one shy of a season high. , and all stole a base.

Kowalski was hit by a pitch twice.

UP NEXT:

Longwood heads home to open a five game homestand. First, the Lancers host Iona to begin a four-game series on Friday night. First pitch is set for 4 p.m., and the game will be aired on ESPN+.

#GoWood #HorsePower

Push and pull. Ebb and flow. These are the cadences of the ocean — and the rhythms that have governed Brian Henry’s life. The boy who grew up in southern Louisiana’s Cajun country before relocating to bustling Atlanta, now lives in the heart of the “Hammock Coast” that his efforts helped nickname so appropriately.

What started as a call from a tiny rustic inn on the ocean, luring in a couple looking for something more and less at once, has now become a lifelong legacy in the making for Brian Henry and his bride, Sassy. A leap of faith has led to thriving businesses, a mayoral seat and advocacy for an unspoiled oasis along a pristine coastline.

When people meet the Henry’s now, they see success. They see a power couple with political clout, they see one of the most famous pimento cheese companies in the U.S. (Palmetto Cheese) and they see owners of a thriving beachside bed and breakfast. What they don’t see, however, is the journey past and the future ahead.

The story starts for the Henry’s when each were born with a little something extra that made the go-getters want to better the world around them. That sauce is more secret and steeped in mystery than whatever makes that famous cheese sing so well (my mouth waters thinking about it).

The story that affects us, the fellow coastal South Carolina residents, begins at the Seaview Inn some 20 years ago when the Henry’s decided to leave the corporate cityscape to nurture a charming inn with no air conditioning, no television and perfect ambiance.

“We took over the Seaview Inn, and it was all slamming screen doors, rocking chairs and good Southern food,” Brian Henry reminisced. “That’s where the pimento cheese started. It was served as an app there.”

What he didn’t say yet was that everything actually began at that little inn. However, as the delightful recalling of his path to becoming mayor of Pawleys Island progressed, he realized just that.

After the Seaview was sailing smooth seas and their two small children were attending school, the Henry’s found themselves looking for their next opportunity to grow. That’s when Brian Henry asked Sassy, “What are you passionate about?”

“I’m passionate about my cheese,” she answered.

Sassy Henry, who revolutionized the Southern classic pimento cheese with flavors of cayenne pepper, draws from a traditional Georgian holiday cheese and whole shreds of textured cheddar. She teamed up with her husband to market the Pawleys Island vacationer’s favorite, which now rests on shelves in 9,500 stores in 40 states.

About a decade after the commercial birth of the South’s favorite cheese, Brian Henry felt what he calls “a pull, not a push” to become mayor. A respected town business owner and family man who was known to care about the future of the island, he decided to run for the seat at the urging of other townspeople who hoped to keep Pawleys Island the wonderful hideaway it is. He won.

“I was never interested in politics,” he remembered, “I’ve just always been involved. If you care about something being better, you can’t just sit on the sidelines and watch. You have to get in there.”

So, he got in there. He now speaks with pride about the amazing Fourth of July celebration that is “true Americans,” and about the founding of organizations that can keep big box stores and over-development out of Pawleys Island.

“The goal for the island is to maintain,” Henry offered. “Like the bumper sticker on my truck says, ‘love it and leave it alone.”’

Though sameness is the path to success for the island itself, the Henry’s still strive for more growth on the business front. The two are in the process of expanding their small Pawleys Island business Get Carried Away Southern Market into Mount Pleasant, where they hope to establish a flagship store for a future franchise. The business currently focuses on scrumptious Southern catering and take-out made easy. The Henry’s aren’t sure what the future holds for this venture, but once again, they are doing it together under a sky, not a ceiling.

Reflecting on all the accomplishments, Brian Henry recounted with a nostalgic tone, “Seaview was the genesis. This all happened because we bought that inn 20 years ago.”

Perhaps the inn is the energy source, embodying the soul of Pawleys Island itself. That is a soul of humility, simplicity and staying power. Just never forget, it is a soul powered by the force of all the Atlantic, which comes in and fades back every single day.

By Lorna Hollifield

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