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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 20

Bringing Back the Beach

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 …

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May 20

From Dawn to Dusk

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 …

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May 17

Suzy McGrane Memorial

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 …

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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

Collegiate Competition Embraces Entrepreneurship

Pictured from left to right: Head of School Hacker Burr, Riley Steward, Evan Knox, Trayvon Jefferson and Pinita Tovar.

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 …

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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

Knox Knocks Out Competition

Pinita Tovar and Hacker Burr congratulate Evan Knox on his First Place finish at the 2nd Annual YEScarolina Regional Business Plan Competition.

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 …

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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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