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Jun 14

Swimming Safety for Students Everywhere

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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May 23

Staying Cool When it’s Hot

By Captain Chad Kelly It is finally starting to warm up here on the islands. As the weather warms up so do our outdoor activities, this combination makes us susceptible to heat related injuries and illnesses. In this article we will discuss heat related injuries and how we can try to prevent them or recognize …

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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 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. …

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May 02

Warmer Weather Brings Out the Bicycles

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 …

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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. …

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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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Apr 17

St John’s Fire District Names Four Finalists for Chief’s Position

By Batallian Chief James Ghi The St. John’s Fire District Commission has narrowed the search and selection to four finalists who will be in the St. John’s area today to continue in the process. The Commission has been working on an executive search with Emergency Services Consulting International since the resignation of former Chief Karl …

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