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The Battle of Burden’s Causeway
by Kristin Hackler While the debate over the course of the I-526 extension simmers among residents of West Ashley, James Island and Johns Island alike, other local organizations are encouraging the Mark Clark design team to take a closer look at the areas which the new interstate corridor could potentially affect. One of these areas... »
The rewards of being a volunteer
By Sue Holloman Many of us who have volunteered at Mount Zion, our neighborhood elementary school, often wonder how much impact our efforts have made over the years. I have been one of the volunteers at Mount Zion Elementary School for the past 15 years. In the beginning I taught small groups of children one morning... »
Bishop Gadsden goes pajamas!:184 Pairs of pajamas raise more than $750
Provided by Bishop Gadsden Bishop Gadsden, the southeast’s leading continuing care retirement community, held a Pajama Drive during the week of August 9 as a part of its August Generous Spirit Program. The drive was in support of the Charleston Chapter of the Pajama Program, a non-profit organization which coordinates with other area non-profits... »
The gift of Exchange
by Kristin Hackler and Sam Reed You’ve probably heard about the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club from someone on the islands. Maybe they were telling you about a recent charity activity, or an interesting presentation given at the last dinner. It might have sounded interesting at the time ,but you let it slip from your mind. With... »
Giving a voice to the sea islands: Introducing the Sea Islands Chamber of Commerce
By Kristin Hackler For 16 years, Sherry Hering has run a small business on James Island. While a successful businesswoman in her own right, Sherry noticed that a lot of the nearby businesses were struggling and it wasn’t just due to the economy, it was also due to a lack of exposure – not only... »
Kiawah development agreement up for public praise and scrutiny
By Meredith Powell The Town of Kiawah has been busy negotiating with the Kiawah Island Golf Resort since 2005 in order to prepare a new development agreement, appropriately named the TOKI/KIGR Development Agreement. Though the documents are now available to the public for viewing online, Council officials also wanted citizens’ direct input. Public information session... »
Johns Island Greenway sent to pasture
by Kristin Hackler “This is the most dysfunctional, mismanaged group I’ve ever seen conduct activities,” said Dr. Paul Roberts, volunteer Road Consultant for Kiawah Island, following the Thursday, August 12, meeting of County Council to discuss the Johns Island Greenway and potential widenings of Johns Island’s major roads. After an hour-and-a-half-long session which included the presentation... »
Get active with the Exchange Club!
By Sam Reed The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club is planning several interesting events in the coming months. Brett Sturba of the PGA Championship visited with the Club on August 4 and outlined the many activities planned for the 2012 PGA championship on Kiawah’s Ocean Course. It is amazing how much planning and effort goes... »
Rats!: Furry pests causing trouble for island homes
By Meredith Powell With the recent bout of extreme high temperatures and frequent cloud bursts, rats escaping from the elements are becoming a problem for barrier island homeowners. According to Kiawah Island Town Biologist Jim Jordan, when rats were first introduced to the United States, species included the House Mouse, Norway Rat and Roof Rat,... »
Thief takes advantage of local non-profit: More than $700 in equipment stolen from Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
Provided by Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Several power tools used for deconstruction projects and new home construction have been stolen from Charleston area nonprofit Sea Island Habitat for Humanity (SIHH). “It’s truly unfortunate when vandals strike anywhere, but I find it particularly disheartening when the target is an organization like Habitat for Humanity which spends... »
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