May 17
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 15
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 …
May 13
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 …
May 03
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. …
May 02
By Captain Chad Kelly The weather is nice and the islands are beautiful, what better way to enjoy it than on a bicycle. Bicycles are a fun way to explore the islands, spend time with family, exercise or just get from one place to another. We need to make sure we remember safety while having …
May 01
The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club would like to thank Johns Island Regional Library, for their generous $2,500 grant. The club wouldn’t be possible without your support! Share on FacebookTweet
Apr 30
By Hannah Dockery After nearly a year since its introduction, the Kiawah River Plantation Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application is appearing before Charleston County Council for a decision. The County approved the 2,000-acre Beach Company development on the southern end of Johns Island back in 2009, which allows for the building of single-family homes, a …
Apr 30
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 23
The Red Cross has partnered with KICA to help prepare members for disasters such as tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. Please join us for this complimentary 30-minute presentation on Monday, April 29, that will include: Food and Water in an Emergency, Evacuation Planning, Sheltering in Place and Preparedness for People with Disabilities. This class will be …
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