By CCPRC The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is proud to work with other local agencies as part of a program that offers swim lessons to children throughout the Lowcountry. Through CCPRC’s Community Education partnership with the Charleston County School District, the Community Services of Edisto, and the Lowcountry Aquatic Swimming Project, CCPRC is …
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Jun 05
Making Memories for 60 Years
By Charleigh Glover On May 9, at the Seabrook Club, the ladies of Magnolia Garden Club of Johns Island enjoyed their annual luncheon and installation of officers. This year was particularly special, as we celebrated our Club’s 60th Anniversary as well. In 1953, several island ladies worked together to establish Magnolia Garden Club of Johns …
May 22
For the Love of Reading
By Patty Bennett-Uffelman Why and when does a child learn to love reading? Because it’s associated with the security of a mother’s arms and the soothing vibration of her voice? When vivid pictures start to capture the eye and attention? When the child learns there’s a new surprise waiting behind every page? Because reading together …
May 17
Bringing in the Business
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 …
May 08
Time to Try a Triathlon
Do you have what it takes to compete in one of the lowcountry’s toughest and longest-running endurance competitions? The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series (CSTS) is kicking off its 23rd year of challenging athletes to the area’s premier swim, bike and run event at James Island County Park. Registration is open now and the first race …
May 03
Prom Promise at St. John’s High School
By Battalion Chief James Ghi The St. Johns Fire District and City of Charleston Fire Department, with the cooperation of St. John’s High School, hosted “Operation: Prom Promise 2013” on April 15. “Operation: Prom Promise” is an event designed to share information about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol with teenage drivers. …
Apr 30
St John’s Fire District Names Fire Chief
By Battalion Chief James Ghi Working with Emergency Services Consulting International, the St. John’s Fire District Commission has selected Deputy Chief Colleen Walz of the Pittsburg (PA) Bureau of Fire as the new fire chief for the St. John’s Fire District. Deputy Chief Walz brings over 25 years of fire service experience to the area. …
Apr 29
Women Working for a Reason
Charleston area women are invited to grab their hammers and volunteer during Sea Island Habitat for Humanity’s thirteenth annual Women Build Week. During the week of May 4-11, more than 300 Habitat affiliates nationwide will host women build projects in partnership with Lowe’s, the underwriter of Habitat’s Women Build program. From May 4 through May …
Apr 26
Fat Tire Freak-Out
By Carol Antman Our son and his girlfriend are the most active people I know. When they surf mountain-sized waves or catapult through the air behind weight boards, I settle for living vicariously, but recently they introduced me to one of the lowcountry’s best new adrenaline pumping adventures: the new bike trail near Wannamaker Park …
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