Hundreds of bright-eyed college students were celebrating in the Cistern Yard bright and early on May 2, and sounds of cheering and laughter could be heard from a ten-mile radius. But it wasn’t because exams were wrapping up. And it wasn’t in anticipation of summer break or graduation. Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, the …
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Feb 15
Wonderland on a Private Island in Georgia
By Carol Antman I felt like I’d fallen through the looking glass. At the end of a 30-minute boat ride from Darien, Georgia, we stepped onto the dock at Eagle Island. Our first impressive sight was an array of tree pots: upended trees with their towering roots filled with cascading green foliage. A parade of …
Jan 08
Don’t Let Your Prunin’ Ruin Your Tree
By James Parker The Crepe (or Crape) Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), originating from China and Korea, was introduced circa 1790 to Charleston, South Carolina and is one of the most planted decorative trees in the United States. Also known as ‘Southern Lilac’, this fast-growing, deciduous tree does best in warm summer areas and their long bloom …
Dec 19
Seabrook Town Council – December 11, 2012
Financials Mayor Holtz stated that the 440,000 loan from the water company is back in the Town’s general fund. The Council discussed what to do with the money, and Mayor Holtz suggested transferring it into the emergency reserved fund. “It is my objective to move our emergency funds up to $1 million from the present …
Nov 19
Seabrook Town Council – November 13, 2012
Financials Mayor Holtz called the meeting to order and began with the Town finances, stating that the Town had an exceptional month. Year-to-date revenues are $824,464.29 versus a budgeted $695,640.90. Year-to-date revenues over expenditures are $354,459.56. “The budget is healthy,” he said. Roads Councilman Reed commented on the status of I-526. Mayor Riley requested that …
Nov 06
Seabrook Town Council – October 24, 2012
Financials Mayor Holtz reported that year-to-date revenue is $719,795.84 versus a budgeted $667,870.14. Year-to-date expenditures are $437,567.36 versus a budgeted $458.594.45. “This compares favorably with last year,” Mayor Holtz stated. “We’re having a decent year financially.” Carol Tempel Visits Seabrook House District 115 Candidate Carol Tempel visited Town Council to sit in on the meeting …
Oct 30
Here’s The Skinny on the Fat Hen
Special to the Island Connection Fat Hen is proud to debut it’s new fall menu featuring hominy made in-house. The new hominy can be found accompanying their Seared Sea Scallops served with roasted butternut squash, hominy, southern peas, pistou, garlic, celery aioli and in the new Spaghetti Squash, Hominy Sauté with squash, house made hominy, …
Oct 07
Bluegrass and Barbeque
Provided by Charleston County Parks and Recreation Long ago, Southern families would gather each fall to give thanks to the season’s bountiful harvest. The celebration would include a day of feasting, music, games, and fun. Today, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission celebrates that tradition on Johns Island with the 11th Annual Harvest Festival, …
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Feb 06
Seabrook Town Council – January 22, 2013
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Mayor Holtz called the meeting to order and approved the minutes from December 11. Financials The Mayor commented that that financials have not been finalized, because the Town is waiting for a check from Berkley Electric, which should come in sometime this month. Regardless, the Town “came out very well” against the budget. Year to …
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