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May 22

Spring Soiree Celebrating KICA Members

By Kiawah Island Community Association Saturday, April 27, was an exciting day for the Kiawah Island Community Association (KICA) as it hosted a total of 365 members and guests at its largest annual member event of the year, Celebrate Kiawah.  Upon entering, members donated canned goods to the Lowcountry Food Bank, collecting over 380 pounds …

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May 20

LSU College of Science Salutes Seabrook Resident Michael Griffith

Michael Griffith.

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 …

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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

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

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 13

Oops!

The Island Connection apologizes for an error in the May 3 issue of our paper. The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club donated $2,500 to the Johns Island Regional Library. One of the missions of the Exchange Club is community service. All net proceeds from the Club’s telephone directory sales go back into the community. Keep up the …

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May 10

Barrier Island Bites: Hot Potato Beer Cheese Soup

Hot Potato Beer Cheese Soup.

By Tim Erwin With spring seemingly struggling to hit its stride and summer waiting in the wings I figured we might not get too many more chances to consider a delicious soup for a while. I have always had a passion for soups and this versatile spicy potato beer cheese is perfect for cold or …

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May 09

Art By the Shore

Beach Cherubs.

From May 10 through May 31,the Wells Gallery on Kiawah Island will feature new paintings from Curt Butler in a show entitled “By the Shore.” We will host an Artist Reception on Friday, May 10 from 5 – 8 p.m.  The artist will be in attendance, and it is open to the public at no …

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