Sep 20 2019
By Jennifer Turner for The Island Connection An unmanned sailing vessel built by sixth graders at Ashley Hall School in Charleston has successfully completed an 118-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean. “The Spirit of Ashley Hall,” launched April 24 from near the Delaware Capes, arrived on White Island, part of the Isles of Scilly near …
Sep 20 2019
Provided for The Island Connection Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Representative (R-SC-1) Mark Sanford announced Sept. 8 that he will run as a Republican candidate for the Office of President of the United States. Governor Sanford intends to start a national debate and discussion around the debt, deficits and spending which he believes has …
Sep 18 2019
By Cassell Presnell and Carlie Joye for the Island Connection Kindlewood Farms, run by Ashley and Matt Horry, is a loyal vendor at the Johns Island Farmers Market, showing up every Saturday for the past two years to sell organic vegetables. Not only are they committed to their customers at the market on the grounds …
Sep 17 2019
By Cathy Coleman for the Island Connection If you live on any of the local barrier islands, you may have heard of Water Wellness Mission, which installs new wells and filtration systems for many families on Wadmalaw and Johns islands who have lived with contaminated water – or, even worse, or no water at all …
Sep 16 2019
By Tonya Pilkenton for the Island Connection Are you looking for a way to spend a pleasant Sunday afternoon shucking delicious Bulls Bay oysters, sampling an array of chili recipes, sipping beer and wine, listening to live music and, at the same time, supporting one of South Carolina’s oldest charitable organizations? If so, you’re probably …
Sep 13 2019
By Jennifer Woody for The Island Connection Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the finest pop-rock songs from yesterday and today, along with some original music written and performed by HiCaliber. Meet the Charleston RiverDogs mascot, Charlie T. RiverDog, and enjoy a stroll through the Garden with one of the Conservancy Garden Keepers and …
Sep 13 2019
By Carol Antman for The Island Connection “My mother says the only tent she goes into is a wedding tent,” my friend Carol told me when I said we were going glamping. “But this is glamorous camping,” I explained. “Who doesn’t love glamour?” My husband, Mark, and I made our first glamping stop at …
Sep 12 2019
By Kara Bale for the Island Connection Tickets will go on sale Sept. 16 for the Avian Conservation Center’s annual fundraising event, a dynamic experience featuring an engaging conservation-themed program with live birds of prey, distinctive auction items, a brunch with an open bar and an opportunity to win a private catered event for up …
Sep 11 2019
By Gregg Bragg, The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer Satellite parking outside Town Hall and front row seats inside were all that remained when Seabrook Island Town Council called its Aug. 27 meeting to order. Several thorny issues of interest to a broad swath of Seabrook residents checkered an otherwise thin agenda. The resulting discussions, …
Sep 10 2019
By Hannah Finley for The Island Connection Residents of Johns Island are getting ready to recognize the accomplishments of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach during the past three decades. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 21, the community will enjoy an oyster roast, barbecue and sides, local beer, wine and live music, to …
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