Tag Archive: water

Apr 23

Be Red Cross Ready for Disaster

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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Mar 19

An Evening of Art

By Hannah Dockery Paramount views. Pristine waters. Quaint cafés. These are just a few of the many wonders of Bohicket Marina. From sunup to sundown, the prime spot on Bohicket Creek is always welcoming in spectators, but on March 30, guests will notice a little something special going on. For the third year in a …

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Mar 14

Flood Safety

By Captain Chad Kelly Over the last few weeks we have gotten a lot of rain. One problem with this is in many areas our man made or natural drainage is not equipped to handle this amount of run off. This leads to flooding so I would like to take a moment to remind everyone …

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Mar 05

Seabrook Town Council – February 26, 2013

Mayor Holtz called the meeting to order and approved the minutes from January 22, 2013. Financials Mayor Holtz reported that business licenses and checks are continuing to come in, so it is hard to determine the budget the first few months of the new year. “I can’t complain,” he said. “The objective is to spend …

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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 …

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Nov 12

Charleston Nonprofit Aids Hurricane Sandy Victims

Special to the Island Connection As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard of the United States, it has left a wake of destruction in its path. Caribbean nations are suffering horrific damage following the Category 1 hurricane. Charleston-based Water Missions International has initiated an emergency response by sending a team of seven technicians …

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Nov 12

Runners, Take Your Mark

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Special to the Island Connection Athletes from around the world will be competing in this year’s Full Marathon (26.2 miles) and Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on December 8, 2012. In recognition of the 35th Anniversary, we are introducing a new single loop marathon course, new faster race start, pacers and much more. It is a …

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Jul 20

It’s Not a Competition, It’s a Festival

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By Caroline Stec  Since the late 1980s, Trophy Lakes has been a haven for slalom skiers and wakeboarders. In 2008, Matt DuBon, in association with Carolina Water Sports, created Wakefest. The event brings together up to 500 spectators and participants to enjoy live music, food, and wakeboarding. In talking about what inspired the idea, DuBon …

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Jul 17

Birds on the Brain

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By Kristin Hackler staff writer Ever since she was two years old, Sarah Diaz has been fascinated with birds. “We used to have Zebra Finches when I was little and I carried them around with me. Then one day a cat ate them. That began my lifelong love of birds and my lifelong hatred of …

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Jul 06

Think it’s hot outside? Imagine wearing a fur coat

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By Lauren Lispey, Pet Helpers Heat indexes in the Lowcountry are skyrocketing, and the risk posed to companion animals is immense. Please show consideration for your pets by recognizing signs of heat stroke and providing adequate water, shade, and protection from the heat. How do dogs and cats respond to heat? Dogs use panting as …

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