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History Revisited

Critical Thinking About Critical Services

NINE SEABROOK ISLAND VETERANS INTERVIEWED FOR PROJECT

MUSC CONTINUES PLANS FOR KIAWAH

BY TINA MAYLAND

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t seems like all eyes have been on new development and the amount of people moving to the Sea Island area, which is the south part of Charleston County.

As Kiawah and Seabrook Islands brace for another year of tourism traffic, a high amount of vacationers and an increase in residents, they will need critical services to accommodate everyone’s needs.

Luckily, an emergency department is a critical service that is currently in the works. It will be located conveniently just outside Seabrook and Kiawah Island, near Freshfields Village.

MUSC Health Systems CEO and Executive Vice President of Health Affairs Dr. Pat Cawley presented an update on the medical pavilion project at the November 7 Kiawah Island Town Council meeting.

This presentation is actually the third one this year by Dr. Cawley. They also presented to the Town Council in March and June with updates on the progress. In March, Dr. Cawley announced that the site had to be moved due to an issue with the neighbor of the adjacent property. That private neighbor was not allowing an (continued on page 2)

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t was back in August when Kiawah Island Town Council was presented with the potential development of a medical village – dubbed Island Park Place – proposed for the neighboring property to the Town Council’s Chambers.

Since the property was outside of the Town of Kiawah Island, the presentation was mostly done as a courtesy. Kiawah Island has no annexation authority over the site, which is located in an unincorporated area of Charleston County off Betsy Kerrison Parkway.

The “courtesy” presentation, however, raised many eyebrows. (continued on page 3) Island Park Place

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ine Seabrook Island veterans were recently interviewed at the Lake House for the Veterans’ History Project, which is sponsored by the Library of Congress. Many thanks to these vets for their service to their country and for sharing their military experiences: Rob Bavier, Jeff Homeier, Andy Grimalda, Gordon Weis, Olly Edwards, Scott Humphries, George Conbeer, Larry Mayland and Doug Carlson. We hope more veterans from Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island will consider participating.

The purpose of the Veterans’ History Project is to collect, preserve and make accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S.military veterans. The hope is that future generations can hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, felt and did during their service.

All of these thousands of interviews weave a tapestry of insight and experience. They are stored at the Library of Congress and available for viewing via their website. Imagine your great-great grandchildren being able to “meet” you and learn about your life and experiences; or young people considering the service by learning from you; or researchers better understanding their topic based on your observations.

The process is simple. The Veterans’ History Project will set a date and time to film a series of interviews, each typically lasting 30-45 minutes. Veterans interested in being interviewed should contact Tina Mayland by email at tinamayland@mindspring.com or by phone at 843-822-3646. All veterans are encouraged to participate, whether you were in combat or not.

Also, we are looking for volunteers who are interested in being trained to interview veterans.

If you are willing to dedicate a day or two a month to the Veterans History Project, please contact Tina Mayland at the information listed above.

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MUSC Update (continued from page 1) egress onto Andell Bluff Road from the original site of the medical pavilion.

An egress would be an exit for traffic and emergency vehicles. At that time, they were looking for a new site. In June, Dr. Cawley announced that they had identified a new location, which is now set for an area adjacent to the new Seafield’s senior community.

“MUSC remains fully committed to the vision of having a 24/7, 365-day emergency care department here in the community,” said Dr. Cawley. “This project is a long time coming, and I really feel like we have gained so much traction in the last quarter.”

The current property was donated to MUSC by Kiawah Partners, which Dr. Cawley said was “a long process” that was finalized in late July.

Along with providing 24/7, 365 days a year of emergency services, the facility will also have a traditional medical office building. Dr. Cawley said that people will be initially treated there and then moved to a hospital if needed. He added that they will have all the transportation necessary to get to nearby hospitals – by both ground and air since this facility will also have a helipad.

Although they had to change the layout some because the new property is more of a square shape, as opposed to the long and rectangular shape of the original property, Dr. Cawley said they are still maintaining all the initial planned services.

He identified three issues that they are dealing with at the current time.

First, he said that they are working with the ARB for approval. “We have to work with the Freshfields Village ARB first, and we expect that process to last until early December,” he said. “When there is comfort that a design has been approved, we will release the renderings at that time, but we are holding back the renderings until we get approval.”

He said that the second issue is with the Town of Seabrook Island and getting the encroachment details worked out.

“That is mainly across the bike path and particularly during construction,” he added. “So, we don’t have a resolution at this point in time, but we are continuing to work with the Town of Seabrook Island on that.”

The third issue is signage. “We are looking at the current ordinances and we will submit our permit for that, but we don’t expect any issues.” He said he wants to get that approved soon so they can

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stay on track with the six-month timeline to begin construction on the land, which would be in May of 2024.

“The actual construction could take about 12 to 14 months, so that puts us at mid-summer of 2025. We are hoping to have a topping out ceremony in the Fall of 2024.” He added that they would have a dedication ceremony after the building is turned over to them, hopefully in May of 2025.

Lastly, Kiawah Island Town Administrator Stephanie Tillerson confirmed that the Town had done their part in approving all the zoning requests.

The only question to Dr. Cawley came from Kiawah Island Town Council Member Michael Heidingsfelder. He wondered if Dr. Cawley felt there was a need for so many medical services in their area. He was particularly

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referring to the new medical village that is currently proposed for a piece of property by Kiawah Island Town Hall. Heidingsfelder noted that the area already has the MUSC medical facility coming and that Johns Island is getting a Trident Hospital on Maybank Highway.

“I think it will all fit together,” Dr. Cawley answered. “I think what you are seeing is the growth of Johns Island and the growth of Kiawah and Seabrook.

There are more people here than there were even just several years ago, so health care providers are responding to that.

There will probably be some element of competition, but I think it will all work out fine. We looked at the health planning data and it is pretty robust. The needs are very high here and even on other parts of Johns Island.”

He explained that the state legislature repealed the certificate of need in May of this year for anyone wanting to build an emergency room facility or another outpatient facility like that. Therefore, a health system does not need a certificate of need to build a facility, like an emergency department, at this time.

“You are seeing the market respond to that certificate of need going away,” he added.

The certificate of need for hospitals goes away in January 2027, according to Dr. Cawley. Trident Hospital is currently planning to build a hospital on Maybank Highway, but they are only in the beginning stages of design and development.

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Park Planning (continued from page 1) would be a health and wellness village, described by the principal with the development, John Skerchek, to support a “high quality, mixed-use, pedestrianfriendly environment that would complement and enhance the emerging concentration of world-class health care and supporting wellness practices.”

In the August presentation, Skerchek noted, “The trend toward health villages is to recognize that the industry’s future will transform from a health care system that historically focuses on treating the sick to a value-based one, designed to keep people healthy and well.”

He wanted to make it clear that the development would be considered a low impact design, meaning that they would put an emphasis on nature and the environment. He noted back then that they would have grand tree protection zones, extended buffers, walking and biking trails, open spaces, a fitness path, wetland preservation and what they called healing zones. They are also adopting the concept of “timeless architecture.”

The healing zones, pedestrian trails and the open spaces, would not only be utilized by patrons of the area but also by the employees. They would be used for treatment, Skerchek said.

“We have limited our footprint to preserve the natural elements of the wetlands and natural habitats and are confident that we are helping to preserve the iconic Southern live oak trees, which will be a master planning focal point throughout the village.”

A potential benefit that Skerchek mentioned in August was a timely

political value: hopefully reducing traffic. Island Park Place could reduce some traffic leaving Johns Island, since residents would no longer have to access some of the services off the islands.

Those same services would now be offered at the new health and wellness village.

At that meeting, Council Member Michael Heidingsfelder asked how the medical services would be divided up in the whole plan. Skercheck said, “This is a suburban/urban mixed-use property. This would have about 60% direct medical services and about 20% health retail, like eateries.” Pharmacy is also considered medical retail, he noted. Some practitioners have also asked about the availability of dwelling units on the property for employees, and Skerchek said they do plan to have 18 dwelling units above the office and retail spaces. There would be a minimum of seven acres of open space, a maximum of 159,846 square feet of building area and a maximum of 55,000 square feet of utility sewage service area.

Most recently, on November 13, in fact, the medical village was up for an approval vote by the Charleston County Planning Commission.

Staff for Charleston County’s Planning Commission concluded: “The scale and intensity of the proposed development is incompatible with the existing land use pattern of the area and is, therefore, inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use recommendation. Therefore, staff (continued on page 4) recommends

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Park Planning (continued from page 3) disapproval.”

During Charleston County’s Planning Commission meeting, staff said that if this development gets approved by Charleston County, they would recommend a number of revisions, mostly related to reducing the square footage and density of the plan.

They noted that there were four letters of support for the project and 106 letters of opposition received ahead of the meeting.

In the end, staff concluded that “Development is out of scale with surrounding development. The scale of this development is inconsistent.”

Their recommendation added, “The subject parcel is recommended for the Urban/Suburban Mixed Use Future Land Category in the Comprehensive Plan, which is described as encouraging compatible mixed-use development and a general land use pattern that includes a variety of housing types, retail, service, employment, civic and compatible industrial uses, as well as public and open spaces and linkages to public transit in a walkable environment.

Although the project is located within the Urban/Suburban Area, it is situated on the edge of the Urban Growth Boundary along a scenic road and is across the street from properties in the agricultural residential zoning district. The scale and intensity of the proposed development is much greater than, and is incompatible with, the existing land use pattern of the area, which is largely agricultural

and residential in nature, having very limited nonresidential uses or zoning.

Therefore, the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use recommendation.”

The example given by Charleston County staff in the meeting was Riverland Terrace, an older neighborhood on James Island. They said that if a block of homes were bought and something other than an R4 zoning designation was proposed, it would not be approved because of the surrounding area being all residential.

He did say that if an R4 was zoned on a road like Maybank Highway or Savannah Highway, the property could perhaps be rezoned to something other than R4, and they would be in support of that since the surrounding area on those roads has some residential and some businesses.

The public comment portion of the meeting lasted for over an hour. Each person had two minutes to speak.

Many of the public comments came from members of the team for Island Park Place. Their comments referred to relieving traffic in the area by providing medical services to members of the Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island communities since people in that area would no longer have to drive to Charleston for their appointments. They defended the design, site considerations and the thoughtfulness that was put into the planning in terms of waste water treatment, traffic and grand trees.

Skerchek was at the November meeting, and he referred to the fact

that they had reduced the scale of the original plan from 18 buildings to 15 buildings and decreased the square footage by 20%. He also noted that they were preserving as many grand trees as possible.

“We have come full circle only to be told it is incompatible,” he said. “It is inside the urban growth boundary, and urban/suburban mixed use is allowed.”

He also noted that they have many letters of interest from practitioners in the area, and that pharmacies would be some of the “retail” space noted in the plan.

Heidingsfelder was also at the Charleston County Planning Commission meeting. He mentioned the fact that Trident Hospital is coming to Maybank Highway in the near future, and he mentioned the MUSC Medical Center that is currently underway near Freshfields Village. He said that Roper St. Francis also plans to open medical offices in Freshfields Village.

There was one member of the public who spoke during public comment in support of the project. He told the Planning Commission that his mother and sister had both recently passed away after battling long illnesses. “We would sit in traffic for sometimes four hours trying to get to appointments. I wish I was exaggerating, but I’m not. The more the merrier in my opinion when it comes to medical services here,” he said.

Most members of the community spoke in opposition, however. They were concerned with the traffic issues

of getting in and out of the complex, especially with the other developments in the works.

Kiawah Island Town Council Member Bradley Belt was also at the November Planning Commission meeting. He commented that he would like to see what kind of medical facilities might be offered at the new Andell West development as well, which is in the works for the property adjacent to Freshfields Village.

The Kiawah Conservancy voiced their opposition in terms of the reduction of habitat life and the loss of freshwater wetlands. This development would fill roughly 2.5 acres of wetlands.

They also voiced that they didn’t want the rural community of Johns Island disrupted.

In the end, the Charleston County Planning Commission supported staff’s recommendation to deny approval of Island Park Place. They will submit their recommendation to deny the project to Charleston County Council.

Members of the planning commission pointed out that they voted that way due to the lack of a “need” for medical services, the lack of a design connection with the surrounding neighborhoods and the lack of community support.

County Council will address this project at a public hearing on December 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Charleston County Council Chambers and on December 21 at the Planning and Public Works Committee Meeting at 5 p.m. The request has to go through three readings for approval at Council’s discretion.

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hird Serve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing no-cost tennis instruction to underserved youth in the Charleston Area. Third Serve was co-founded in 2021 by Jonathan Barth, Director of Tennis on Kiawah and Bruce Hawtin, director of the Barth-Hawtin Tennis Academy. Collaborating with Kiawah Island and E.L Frierson Elementary, Third Serve provides transportation for the students to the Roy Barth Tennis Center twice weekly for practice. Thanks to Seabrook resident Rich Goheen, Seabrook Island now partners with this program.

Commenced in mid-September and running through the end of November, more than 10 students from Haut Gap Middle School were transported to Seabrook Island courts for tennis lessons by Third Serve’s partners, FootPrint Transit. A group of dedicated and passionate Seabrook volunteers provided on-court instruction for the eight-week program. The Seabrook core team included Jackie Cocchiola, Penny Lee, Ken Steen and Lucy Walton.

Your support is requested! In an effort to accommodate a larger number of students this spring, funding is needed to cover the growing costs of transportation, equipment, educational materials and more. If you are interested in making a donation, wish to volunteer or would like to learn more, visit the website at thirdservefoundation.com/get-involved/ donate.

Instructor Rich Goheen is delighted that all the Seabrook volunteers embrace the “tennis is more than a game” philosophy.

“We love teaching students a sport they can play at any age while modeling the concepts of practice for continuous improvement, teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance and fun,” he said.

Hawtin stated, “The positive energy and confidence that our Third Serve coaches and volunteers leave our youth with is inspiring, and our ability to do so is all in thanks to our donors.”

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ea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation is excited and proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2023 Angel Award from South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond for outstanding charitable services.

On November 15, the Secretary of State announced that Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation was one of twelve “Angel” charities selected for the 2023 Angel Awards. Angels are nonprofits that have positively impacted their community and have demonstrated good stewardship of charitable resources.

Angels were selected by review of financial reports submitted annually to the Secretary of State’s Office, as well as nominations from the public. The Angel Award is granted to nonprofits that: • Use at least 80% or more of its contribution for charitable programs, • Have been in existence for three years or more, • Make good use of volunteer assistance, • Receive minimal funding from grants, • Have a significant presence in South Carolina and • Comply with the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Acts.

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KIAWAH ISLAND GARDEN CLUB EVENT INSPIRES FESTIVE CRAFTS

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total of 40 members of the Kiawah Island Garden Club enjoyed a festive event at the Night Heron Pavilion recently. The event began with a demonstration by Joan Collar, who is known and respected around the island for many community projects, including her involvement as a

member of the Arts Council and hosting the monthly piano bars, as well as monthly classic film showings in winter.

But perhaps Collar’s most visible projects are the annual holiday decorations throughout the island on signs and public areas. She is popular for her creative powers, and, at this event,

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she demonstrated how to make a classic, beautiful mailbox decoration for the holiday season. Take note, as in a couple of weeks, you should be able to see the handiwork of her attentive pupils on mailboxes around the island.

The second part of the program was an opportunity for the attendees to create floral masterpieces for their holiday tables. Deb Morton provided beautiful flowers from Mayesh Wholesalers North Charleston location. Pumpkins came

from LeGare Farms on Johns Island, and the members had fun filling the pie-sized vessels with bountiful flowers.

Thank you to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort for providing the space for the event. To inquire about programs and membership at the Club, email Kristin Thompson kristin@rhettsbluff.com.

Island residents (full or part time) may join by sending $15 to Treasurer Lisa Milo, 70 LeMoyne Lane, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, 29455.

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lanning is well underway for the upcoming Arts, etc. House Tour, which will be held on April 5, 2024.

It is a major fundraiser of the organization, which allows program partners to provide arts to the schools on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. One such Partner is the Gaillard Center for the Performing Arts.

The November Luncheon at the Kiawah Island River Club featured Lissa Frenkel, president of the Charleston Gaillard Center, who spoke about the upcoming events and their community outreach programs.

The Center has served 1,500 students in workshops and master classes for students and teachers. They serve 44 schools from elementary to high school. Arts, etc. also funded nine buses taking 450 students to in-house workshops.

A recent performance, which accommodated 6,400 students in four

sold-out performances, was Finding Freedom about Robert Smalls, an enslaved harbor pilot during the Civil War, and his daring sea escape. He went on to save others, become educated and get elected as a member of the House of Representatives.

The actors and team were all Southern, and it was partially funded by Arts, etc.

Upcoming events at the Gaillard include Spiegeltent on the lawn with traveling dance groups, burlesque and cabaret. Holiday programs include Sarah Brightman, illusionists and A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Arts, etc. members look forward to the next luncheon on December 6, featuring the founders of Brackish, who started by making feature bow ties and now include jewelry. There will be other vendors for holiday shopping. On December 19, 48 Wine restaurants will hold Dining For A Cause, with 50% of the revenue donated to Arts, etc. Details at info@kiawahartsetc.org.

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Applications will receive a preliminary review at the March 5, 2024, Ways and Means Committee meeting. Final approval will be at the April 2, 2024, Town Council meeting.

Applications and a copy of the Town’s new Grant Guidelines are available on the Kiawah website. The deadline for all applications is on or before Friday, January 12, 2024, at 3 p.m.

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2023 Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing a Success

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BY ALAN ARMSTRONG For The Island Connection

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n Monday, November 6, Lowcountry golfers teed up in the 12th Annual Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Tournament to recognize veterans and raise money to support the Charleston Fisher House and the Ralph Johnson Veterans Hospital in Charleston.

The event is sponsored by the Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club.

During the opening ceremonies, the flag was presented by the St. Johns High School Jr. ROTC Color Guard, and WWII veteran Ed Gillen was recognized for his service. The Seabrook Island Club hosted 200 golfers, including 20 Wounded Warriors who wanted to show their support for veterans of all eras.

The event raised $42,000 for the Fisher House and Ralph Johnson Charleston Veterans Hospital. The Ocean Winds Flight winning team was composed of Art Rooney, Phil Richardson, David Seignious and Bray Blanto. The Crooked Oaks flight winners were Charlie Templeton, Carl Lunquist, Stephen Duca and Wounded Warrior Stanley Charamut.

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around the islands...

ONGOING WHAT: When the Land Meets the Body WHERE: Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art WHEN: On view through Dec. 9 MORE INFO: “When the Land Meets the Body” showcases a mix of existing and newly commissioned artworks, all influenced by the Lowcountry landscape. Artist La Vaughn Belle’s goal in this exhibition is to delve into the connection between history, land, and the human experience.

WHAT: Holiday Market in Marion Square WHERE: Marion Square in Downtown Charleston WHEN: Dec. 2 through Dec. 16 MORE INFO: Discover a variety of local delights sourced directly from farmers, growers, artisans, and crafters. Explore a diverse selection of art, crafts, and holiday gifts, making it the perfect opportunity to complete your holiday shopping ahead of time. Join us on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 1 WHAT: Light the Lake WHERE: Colonial Lake WHEN: 5:45 p.m.

MORE INFO: A festive evening featuring over 1,000 luminaries, a tree lighting ceremony led by Mayor John Tecklenburg at 5:45 p.m., live music by the Charleston Caroling Company, a delightful food village, artist vignettes, and a heartwarming holiday movie at Moultrie Park starting at 7 p.m. Register now for Light the Lake, a free community event on December 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Colonial Lake.

WHAT: Stingrays Hockey: Sing for Santa WHERE: North Charleston Coliseum WHEN: 7:05 p.m.

MORE INFO: Experience the melodic brilliance of choirs from the Tri-county area at our event. Join in the festive spirit during timeouts with on-screen lyrics for holiday carols. Enhance your cheer with $5 Frothy Beard beers available until the first intermission.

WHAT: Charlton Singleton’s Holiday Spectacular WHERE: Charleston Music Hall

December 1, 2023

WHEN: 8 p.m.

MORE INFO: Indulge in the festive spirit with fresh interpretations and arrangements of classic holiday standards that promise to entertain, uplift your spirits, and have you singing and dancing all night long. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m. Secure your tickets now.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 WHAT: Charleston Gospel Choir WHERE: Ashley River Baptist Church WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

MORE INFO: Join us for an uplifting performance featuring traditional spirituals, gospel renditions, and soulful arrangements of holiday classics like “Carol of the Bells” and “Joy to the World.” Led by guest conductor Reginald Houze, the Gospel Christmas Orchestra, featuring regional musicians, promises a vibrant celebration of gospel favorites and festive tunes.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3 WHAT: Astralis Flute and Harp Chamber Ensemble WHERE: Church of Our Savior WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

MORE INFO: A vibrant musical group that has garnered significant recognition on an international scale. Angela Massey, a talented flutist, and Rachel Lee O’Brien, an accomplished harpist, collectively possess decades of experience, having graced the stages of prestigious venues and renowned concert series worldwide.

THURSDAY, DEC. 7 WHAT: Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and more WHERE: Unitarian Church in Charleston WHEN: 9 p.m.

MORE INFO: Embark on a magical journey from December 7 to December 21 as our Candlelight Concert series transforms extraordinary locations in Charleston into enchanting settings for a live, multi-sensory musical experience. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at The Unitarian Church, where the warm glow of candlelight adds an extra layer of magic to our performances. Secure your tickets now.

SUNDAY, DEC. 10 WHAT: Glass Duo WHERE: Holy Spirit Catholic Church WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

MORE INFO: GlassDuo, the renowned glass harp duo, is composed of former orchestral musicians Anna and Arkadiusz Szafraniec from Poland. GlassDuo’s innovative arrangements and instrument design breathe new life into the glass harp, offering subtle, sophisticated, and truly unique sounds for new generations to enjoy.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16 WHAT: Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Concert WHERE: Holy Spirit Catholic Church WHEN: 2 p.m.

MORE INFO: Experience the magic of the holiday season with VLO’s enchanting Christmas concert in the charming South Carolina Society Hall, near Rainbow Row. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of seasonal music, illuminated by over two thousand candlelights. Join us for an unforgettable, unplugged evening that elevates your spirit and creates lasting memories for you and your family.

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NEWS RELEASE | NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Vingi, Edwards and McCallum Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors named as one of Forbes’ 2023 Top WealthManagement Teams: Private Wealth

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HARLESTON – November 15, 2023 – The Vingi, Edwards and McCallum Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, SC, has been recognized on the 2023 Top Wealth Management Teams: Private Wealth list

by Forbes.

Of more than 9,700 nominations, they were one of 100 teams to make the list. The Vingi, Edwards & McCallum Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors is the only team from South Carolina on this year's ranking.

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High Tide

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10:39am/11:05pm 11:24am/11:54pm 12:10pm 12:46am/12:59pm 1:41am/1:50pm 2:37am/2:41pm 3:30am/3:32pm 4:20am/4:22pm 5:07am/5:10pm 5:53am/5:57pm 6:38am/6:43pm 7:22am/7:28pm 8:08am/8:14pm 8:55am/9:02pm

Low Tide 4:10am/5:02pm 4:55am/5:46pm 5:42am/6:32pm 6:34am/7:19pm 7:31am/8:06pm 8:30am/8:54pm 9:28am/9:41pm 10:24am/10:27pm 11:15am/11:12pm 12:04am/11:57pm 12:51pm 12:43am/1:38pm 1:29am/2:24pm 2:16am/3:12pm

Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in tide time predictions and can be very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

Source: saltwatertides.com

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December 1, 2023

Kiawah Wines Coming Spring 2024!

We are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new store in Freshfields Village!

Your One-Stop Shop for All of Your Wine and Beer Retail Needs

From the same team that brought you FortyEight – Wine Bar & Kitchen and Kiawah Spirits In the space next to Kiawah Spirits formerly occupied by Coastal Footwear www.kiawahwines.com

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December 1, 2023

Coastal Footwear Store Moving Sale!

We are moving our Coastal Footwear store in Freshfields Village and you will save 70% now!

Adidas Chaco Dansko Ecco Keen Merrell Native New Balance

Olukai Skechers Sofft Sperry Topsider Thorlo Vionic Xtratuf and Many More!

Everything must go!

All sales final, no returns, no exchanges 70% off sale valid 11/26/23 to 12/23/23 www.coastalfootwear.com

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December 1, 2023

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4056 BRIDLE TRAIL DR.

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137 HIGH HAMMOCK RD.

$659,000

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Marsh/Ocean View | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,104 SF

Ocean View | 1 BR | 2 BA | 1,000 SF

Golf View | 1 BR | 2 BA | 1,000 SF

WE SELL MORE PROPERTIES ON SEABROOK ISLAND THAN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED.

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