A candid (only-slightly-censored) conversation with Bernie Schein about growing up Jewish in Beaufort, insiders and outsiders, and his new novel Famous All Over Town.

By Margaret Evans, Editor

I showed up on Bernie Schein’s front porch with a list of questions and a plan. This was a mistake. Despite his repeated claims that he’s OCD, strict adherence to a plan is not Bernie’s strong suit. (Not someone else’s plan, anyway.) Interviewing Bernie is more like hopping a train of thought – his – then holding on for dear life as it careens down one track after another, sometimes jumping the rails entirely. It’s an exhilarating ride and you cover a lot of ground. Just don’t kid yourself that you’re the engineer.

The annual Beaufort Friends of the Library Fall book sale descends on Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Beaufort starting Friday, Sept. 26.

The stars will soon shine brightly at Beaufort’s historic Arsenal. That’s because the Beaufort History Museum (BHM) is planning a book signing reception in the Arsenal courtyard for celebrated local writer Bernie Schein, showcasing the launch of his new book, Famous All Over Town.