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 …
Tag Archive: water
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 12
Runners, Take Your Mark
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 …
Jul 20
It’s Not a Competition, It’s a Festival
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 …
Jul 17
Birds on the Brain
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 …
Jul 06
Think it’s hot outside? Imagine wearing a fur coat
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 …














