Raceway Chevrolet Goes to Bat for Laverne Ard Park

Raceway Chevrolet sponsors Laverne Ard Park with equipment, clinics and helps raise thousands of dollars with a Chevrolet giveaway

Pamplico (April 29, 2009) – Giving something back to the community, Raceway Chevrolet announced today that they are partnering with Laverne Ard Park to provide the league’s players and coaches with equipment, instructional clinics and a chance to raise $10,000 in funds for the 2009 season. The program demonstrates Chevrolet and their dealerships as America’s brand bringing together American’s pastime and America’s favorite car company.

In support of the community’s youth baseball program, Raceway Chevrolet will provide the league with kits filled with equipment bags, ball buckets, coaches’ clipboards and t-shirts.

Offering additional support to the community, Laverne Ard Park will have the opportunity to raise as much as $10,000 through the Chevy-Vehicle Raffle where a new Chevy Malibu and Chevy Traverse, along with autographed Cal Ripken Jr. memorabilia, will be given away. Raceway Chevrolet and other area Chevrolet dealerships are donating the two cars being raffled off. All proceeds from the raffle go to participating leagues and communities.

“Chevy and Baseball. It’s a great combination of America’s brand and America’s game,” says John Isgett of Raceway Chevrolet. “What better way to help our kids than with donating equipment, instruction and memorabilia from Cal Ripken. We are excited to be part of the effort this year and to support the youth and families in our community. We definitely anticipate a fun-filled season at Laverne Ard Park.

2008 marked a great year for Chevrolet and local communities. Last year in the Southeast alone, 437 Chevrolet dealerships helped out more than 477 local communities and their baseball programs by raising over $3.5 million. For more information about Chevy Youth Baseball, visit www.ChevyYouthSports.com.

Hunting Island State Park on TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Beach List

BEAUFORT – The beach at Hunting Island State Park has been named one of the top 10 in the United States by TripAdvisor.
Hunting Island was eighth on the list compiled by TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index and its travel Web sites’ editors.

“Hunting Island beach is part of a lush and protected nature reserve, and this secluded barrier island is home to an enormous variety of wildlife. Great for hiking, biking and camping, visitors will also want to check out the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse. According to one TripAdvisor member, ‘"Hunting Island State Park is one of the true gems of the South Carolina coast,"’ TripAdvisor said in its announcement of the top 10 list.

In addition to Hunting Island, the list includes four beaches in Florida, three in Hawaii, one in California and Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia.

"These spectacular beaches stand out for their world-class sand, breathtaking water, and all-around relaxing environments," said Michele Perry, director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Many of these beaches are off the beaten path, so travelers should pack their beach bags and head there before word gets out."

Hunting Island State Park at the southern terminus of U.S. 21 about 20 miles east of Beaufort is a 5,000-acre, semi-tropical barrier island that also includes maritime forest, marsh and creeks. Camping and cabins are available. For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK or go to www.SouthCarolinaParks.com.