DOWNTOWN (WCSC) - A family welcomed their newborn son into the world Tuesday morning not in a hospital, or even on land at all.

Jack Benjamin Midence was born at 8:01a.m. on Tuesday, May 15 while aboard his parents' sailing vessel, the Kitty Hawk.

Nicole Midence and her family were on their sailing vessel Monday night when she went into labor. The family called their midwife, who arrived at the ship docked at Ashley Marina at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning as the family prepared for the birth.

Jack Benjamin was born less than seven hours later in a natural birth. Nicole's husband Jack says he, "got to catch the baby on his way out." The healthy newborn weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz.

Jack Benjamin's sister Marietta, who is 18 months old, greeted her sea-worthy brother with kisses and hugs, says their father.

The event was entered into the ship's log, the father said.

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC)- Dozens of the Lowcountry's most dedicated volunteers were the guests of honor Tuesday night at a very special banquet.

The Salvation Army held its annual appreciation dinner at The Citadel.

Volunteers who support the year round community service projects run by the SA were highlighted.

Special Thank You's went out to Debi's Kids partners for their efforts providing gifts and meals for families during the holiday season.

Last year, SA bell ringing volunteers collected $190,000 in kettles. Debi's Kids and the SA Angel Tree, with the public's generous support, provided Christmas gifts for 4800 children in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

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DOWNTOWN - The Charleston Man-of-War will host their first-ever football combine on Saturday, June 2.

All male athletes 18 years and older are invited to participate in the combine for the first U.S. international football organization built on community. The combine will be held downtown at Stoney Field.

Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m., with the combine beginning at 10 a.m.

The combine will be used to test athletes in the Lowcountry and the results will help build the football team.

2008 SEC Coach of the Year Bobby Johnson and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Delameilleure will help the team's staff evaluate the talent at the combine.

Children of the Shaw Community Center will be running a concession stand to raise money for the center.

To participate in the combine, bring $15 ($10 registration fee and $5 to Shaw Community Center).