The Island Connection

Great Expectations Fundraiser a Great Success

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:35 +0000

On April 25, 150 supporters of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services gathered at the Charleston Library Society for “Great Expectations,” an evening of tabletop designs, art, conversation, fine food and wine. It was a wonderful event and enjoyed by all in attendance! Share on FacebookTweet

LSU College of Science Salutes Seabrook Resident Michael Griffith

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:31:27 +0000

Special to the Island Connection Michael Griffith, retired vice president of R&D worldwide for ARCO Chemical, was one of five distinguished alumni recognized during the LSU College of Science Tenth Annual Hall of Distinction ceremony, April 26. Griffith, a native of Mansfield, Louisiana, and current resident of Seabrook Island, earned his bachelor of science from …

Bringing Back the Beach

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:41 +0000

Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Following the recent approval of state and federal permits to begin reconstruction, the Folly Beach County Park Shore Stabilization Project is now in progress. While the park remains closed to the public at this time, the goal of the stabilization project is to replenish the beach and …

From Dawn to Dusk

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:54:18 +0000

The Real Estate Studio is pleased to host a show by four Charleston artists with their interpretation of “Dawn and Dusk” with an Artists Reception on Friday, May 24 from 5 – 8 p.m. The artists will also be street side in front of the Real Estate Studio on June 9 during Second Sunday from …

Suzy McGrane Memorial

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:53 +0000

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 …

Bringing in the Business

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:49 +0000

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 …

Camp “Can” Do Wish List

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:40 +0000

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 …

Collegiate Competition Embraces Entrepreneurship

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:39:05 +0000

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 …

Mark Your Calendars!

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03:14 +0000

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 …

Knox Knocks Out Competition

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:28 +0000

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 …