May 17

Suzy McGrane Memorial

The ninth annual Suzy McGrane Memorial promises to be the one of the best Share Our Suzy (SOS) celebrations yet! As always, there’s great BBQ and beverages accompanied by the fantastic music that you’ve come to expect. Make this event a part of your holiday weekend and come share in the fun. Proceeds benefit breast …

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May 17

Bringing in the Business

Evan Knox was awarded 1st place at The Motley Rice County Business Plan Competition.

Students from nine Charleston County high schools competed in a series of business plan competitions organized by Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina (YEScarolina), sponsored by local plaintiffs’ law firm Motley Rice LLC. In April, students presented their full business plan to peers, teachers and a panel of judges from throughout the business community for a chance …

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May 17

Camp “Can” Do Wish List

By Chief James Ghi The St. John’s Fire District is supporting the collaboration of MUSC Children’s Hospital and South Carolina Firefighters to conduct Camp “Can” Do on June 29 – July 3, 2013 at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. The purpose of Camp ‘Can’ Do is to provide a fun, residential camping experience for …

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May 16

Collegiate Competition Embraces Entrepreneurship

Pictured from left to right: Head of School Hacker Burr, Riley Steward, Evan Knox, Trayvon Jefferson and Pinita Tovar.

By Olivia French  CCS students Evan Knox (10th grade), Pinita Tovar (10th grade), Riley Steward (8th grade), and Trayvon Jefferson (11th grade) competed in the first annual CCS Business Plan Competition April 30. The students presented business plans that they have been working on throughout the year, as part of the school’s Entrepreneurship curriculum. After …

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May 16

Mark Your Calendars!

The 2013 Disaster Awarness Day will be held on June 13 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 at the Rivercourse Clubhouse on Kiawah Island. Don’t miss this important opportunity to gain valuable emergency preparedness information. Enjoy vendor tables, special prizes, and a buffet lunch. The first 10 attendees will receive a free NOAA weather radio! The …

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May 15

Knox Knocks Out Competition

Pinita Tovar and Hacker Burr congratulate Evan Knox on his First Place finish at the 2nd Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition.

By Olivia French Charleston Collegiate School 10th grader Evan Knox won First Place in the 2nd Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition on May 6 at College of Charleston. Knox wins $1,000 in cash and is invited to present his business model for “Bullseye Web Designs,” a custom website design company that prides itself on …

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May 15

When Disaster Strikes the Sea Islands, the Red Cross Needs Your Help

Special to the Island Connection If our community has a large scale disaster, like a hurricane, the Red Cross will need to open over 60 shelters to house and feed evacuated residents, and they can’t do it alone. The Red Cross is holding a session to train volunteers who can help set up shelters and …

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May 14

Kiawah Town Council – May 7, 2013

Mayor Lipuma called the meeting to order with all Council members in attendance, and approved the minutes of April’s meeting. Citizens’ Comments John Mitchell, regional director of AT&T, addressed Council and the audience in a special presentation regarding cellular and wireless service on the island. Mitchell explained that because of the way communication has drastically …

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May 14

Star-Spangled Celebrations

Kick off the summer season and welcome warm weather at Freshfields Village with three nights of live music at the Memorial Day Weekend Concert Series. This free, outdoor event will be held from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Village Green, and will feature live performances from …

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May 13

The Today Show Ladies Rave About the Holy City

Hundreds of bright-eyed college students were celebrating in the Cistern Yard bright and early on May 2, and sounds of cheering and laughter could be heard from a ten-mile radius. But it wasn’t because exams were wrapping up. And it wasn’t in anticipation of summer break or graduation. Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, the …

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