Turtle Population Threatened By Erosion, Litter And Boaters
By Mary Pringle
Project Leader, Island Turtle Team
Sea turtles face numerous threats to their survival and nesting. The recent increase in their population along the South Carolina Lowcountry coast is causing traffic concerns and posing multiple dangers to our state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle.
Here are a few examples:
Decreased nesting habitat - In areas such as Wild Dunes and south of the fishing pier on the Isle of Palms, as well as many dunes on Sullivan’s Island, extreme erosion and sharp drop-offs have made it difficult for nesting females to access dry areas above the high-tide line. Dune restoration projects – using pumped, trucked and scraped sand – have helped some locations, but many remain damaged. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed a new dune from 2nd Avenue to 10th Avenue and will continue pumping sand and mud below the high-tide line with heavy equipment on the beach until around October. These activities could prevent hatchlings from reaching the ocean if nests are laid nearby.
Deep holes dug on the beach - Despite signs urging visitors not to dig,
Fort Moultrie Set To Host Carolina Day Celebration
By Joshua Uys
At the recent Sullivan’s Island Town Council meeting, the Council officially designated June 28 as Carolina Day on the island. The meeting featured remarks from National Park Service representatives Christopher Reid and Brett Spaulding, chief of interpretation at Fort Moultrie, who outlined the commemorative events planned for the day.
Carolina Day honors the 1776 Battle of Sullivan’s Island, one of the first major Patriot victories in the American Revolutionary War. This year, the National Park Service will host an all-day event on June 28 at Fort Moultrie. Admission is free for the entire day, with standard Fort Moultrie fees resuming the following day.
Programming will begin at 10 a.m. and continue through the evening, with activities scheduled every half hour. Highlights include Patriot and British navy and army re-nactments, musket and artillery firing demonstrations, historical talks and archaeology experiences, colonial-era games such as cricket and a presentation by representatives of the Catawba Nation, a Native American tribe that was allied with South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.
Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, educational booths from national park sites across the Carolinas and a booth from the Battery Gadsden Cultural Center. Local author Norm Rickeman will be in attendance to discuss his book on Col. William Moultrie and the historic Battle of
Sullivan’s Island.
“We hope to have a lot of people come out, support local businesses, spend some time with us and then migrate over and support the fish fry,” Reid said.
This year also marks the 250th anniversary of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, formed in 1775. The regiment played a pivotal role in defending Fort Sullivan, later renamed Fort Moultrie, during the battle. Its legacy will be honored throughout the day.
In addition to celebrating this milestone, the event will serve as a dress rehearsal for next year’s major commemoration, a two-day celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Organizers are currently coordinating with CARTA and Sullivan’s Island officials to facilitate transportation to the island for the anticipated crowds.
Carolyn Murray Is Next Up For The LENS Foundation Speaker Series
By Christian Senger
The Isle of Palms Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support Foundation will host the next edition of its Leadership Speaker Series at 6 p.m. July 8, at the IOP Exchange Club. The featured speaker will be Carolyn Murray of WCBD News 2.
The Emmy Award-winning journalist will discuss her decades-long career, which has included interviews with President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Coretta Scott King. Following her presentation, she will answer questions from the audience.
To register for the event, visit lensiop.org.
many people – especially over holidays such as Memorial Day weekend –bring large shovels and dig deep holes. Though (Continued on page 3)
Photo provided by the Island Turtle Team.
Murray
Photo by Rob Byko.
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VFW Auxiliary Chooses 2025-2026 Officers
By Pamela Marsh
The Veterans of Foreign War Post 3137 Auxiliary on the Isle of Palms, which actively supports all members of the U.S military, veterans and their families and currently has 1,687 members, has elected new officers for the 2025-26 year.
VFW members are very involved in service projects that support our veteran community.
Around the Memorial Day holiday, a service of remembrance was held at the Post. Members placed 1,000 flags at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens on the grave sites of veterans. Other members handed out poppies at a local shopping center – the Buddy Poppy program supports the National Home.
Fisher House and with Soldiers’ Angels. A flag retirement ceremony is held twice annually.
Post 3137 will participate in the Travis Manion 9/11
On Flag Day, June 14, 20 members volunteered with Operation Gratitude to assemble 5,000 care packages for local veterans and first responders. Care packages are a reminder to those who serve that Americans across the nation support them and appreciate their service and sacrifice.
Vicki Johnson of Post 3137 coordinated the event at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
Auxiliary members regularly volunteer at the VA Hospital, the
VFW Post 3137 Auxiliary Officers
President • Belva Leyh
Senior vice president • Tom Libhardt
Junior vice president • Pamela Marsh
Secretary • Rene’ Staufer
Treasurer • Deanna Gort
Conductor - Jerrad Heppler
Guard • Joe Leyh
Historian • Sally Few
Chaplain • Kathy Campbell
Patriotic Instructor • Bob Patterson
Trustees • Martha Brown, Cindy Libhardt, Dina Leaird
Heroes Run to be held on September 13, 2025, on Daniel Island.The “Post on the Coast” is open to all VFW members, visiting VFW members and active duty members with a valid ID.
For more information on the VFW and Auxiliary at Post 3137, visit vfw3137.
All-Girls Surf Competition Returns to Folly Beach for 23rd Year
By Amber Doskos
The Wahines are back, and they’re bringing more boards and more sisterhood than ever before to the iconic surf spot, the Washout, for the 23rd annual Folly Beach Wahine Classic, hosted July 26 and July 27. Registration information will be released soon.
The longest-running women’s surf competition on the East Coast – and the only one of its kind in South Carolina – brings together a
vibrant lineup of surfers of all ages and abilities. Drawing 250 surfers and their families, friends and supporters from across the nation, the Folly Wahine is more than just a surf competition. It’s a celebration of the strength of surfer women – Wahines – through a fun weekend of surf competition, girl power and camaraderie. The competition is free to attend, and spectators are encouraged to cheer on the Wahines.
Event donations support a wave of local ocean-based organizations, including Warrior Surf, Surfers Healing, Waves 4 Women, She’s On Edge, Charleston Surfrider, Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and more.
You can learn more about the Folly Beach Wahine Classic and support the cause at follywahine.com. Keep up with the swell on Facebook at Folly Beach Wahine Classic and Instagram @ follybeachwahine.
Left to right: front row - Pamela Marsh, Deanna Gort, Belva Leyh, Kathy Campbell, Martha Brown and Cindy Libhardt. back row - Joe Leyh, Sally Few, Dina Leaird, Bob Patterson, Rene’ Staufer and Tom Libhardt.
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no one wants to be confrontational, education about refilling holes before leaving the beach is essential. Beach services officers and residents on both islands can help by reminding others that these holes injure nesting and hatching loggerheads and pose hazards to people biking, running or walking. Please report deep holes to 843-886-6522.
Boat strikes, fish hooks, plastic and other litter - Human-related hazards have proven more deadly to local sea turtles than natural threats such as coyotes, raccoons, ghost crabs and fire ants. So far in 2025, the Island Turtle Team has documented 15 strandings, with only four survivors. Boat strikes are the leading cause of death, accounting for nine of the 11 fatalities – four loggerheads, eight green sea turtles and three Kemp’s ridleys are among the victims. The survivors – Kemp’s ridleys entangled in fishing gear and two green turtles immobilized by cold in January – were treated at the South Carolina Aquarium and released.
Boaters should be aware that sea turtles often forage in marinas, creeks and the Intracoastal Waterway. Please slow down and post a lookout. Unfortunately, almost all sea turtles ingest significant amounts of plastic, from bags to microplastics found in very young hatchlings. Please don’t litter.
Human behavior significantly impacts sea turtles. Beach lighting from May through October discourages nesting females from coming ashore and disorients hatchlings, keeping them from finding the ocean.
Lights out for sea turtles!
Nesting update as of June 18
• Isle of Palms: 15 nests, six false crawls
• Sullivan’s Island: three nests, three false crawls
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
The Town of Sullivan’s Island seeks residents interested in serving on the Town’s Boards and Commissions. The following seats are due to expire:
Tree Commission:
Two (2) seats for terms starting September 1, 2025
Design Review Board:
Five (5) seats for terms starting September 1, 2025
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Two (2) seats for terms starting September 1, 2025
Planning Commission:
Three (3) seats for terms starting September 1, 2025
Interested residents should submit application packet by 4:00PM on Friday, August 15, 2025
Please contact Pamela Otto at potto@sullivansisland.sc.gov or (843)883-5744 with applications or questions. Information and applications are also on the Town website at https://sullivansisland. sc.gov/government/boards-commissions
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Prayers For Those Who Serve
LENS Foundation And Local Churches Show Their Appreciation For First Responders
From The Isle of Palms LENS Foundation
On June 8, churches across Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island participated in the inaugural Island Day of Prayer, a communitywide event recognizing and uplifting the service of local first responders through a day of collective prayer and fellowship.
Initiated by the LENS Foundation – Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support – on Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, the event brought together faith communities from both islands in a unified effort to pray for the safety, strength and well-being of police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel – as well as their families.
“LENS is proud to have helped raise awareness for this special day of reflection and gratitude,” said IOP LENS Foundation Director Ted Kinghorn. “Our mission is to support and care for those who serve our island communities. The Island Day of Prayer gave us a moment to pause, acknowledge the emotional and physical demands placed on our first responders and offer our deepest appreciation.”
At DeepWater Church, Pastor Paul Coleman led one of islands’ several heartfelt services. In his remarks, he shared a personal story of the care his own family received during a medical emergency.
“About six weeks ago, multiple firefighters came to our aid after our youngest daughter had
an epileptic seizure. We were frightened and unsure what to do, but these first responders blessed our family with their care. My wife and I are deeply grateful – and I know many others in our community share similar stories of support and compassion from these brave men and women.”
Coleman led the congregation in a moving prayer that included the following requests:
• Protection, wisdom and discernment for all first responders;
• Softened hearts and unity within departments despite the trauma they witness;
• Strength and closeness for the families of responders;
• Protection from harmful outside influences;
• Empathy and compassion toward the communities they serve;
• A spiritual stirring among ranks to seek God’s presence;
• Leadership and discernment for Police Chief Kevin Cornett and Fire Chief Craig Oliverius;
• Respect from visitors and support from
locals.
The Island Day of Prayer is one of many LENS initiatives that aim to build bridges between the community and its first responders.
“It’s our hope,” Coleman said, “that this will become an annual tradition – one rooted in love, gratitude and faith.”
For more information about the LENS Foundation and how to get involved, visit lensiop.org.
Photo courtesy of the LENS Foundation.
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Mystery Plant
These North American Plants Are Meat Eaters
By John Nelson
The best time to see this plant is in the morning, just as the sun rises, while you quietly paddle in the backwater end of a pond or perhaps inside a mysterious Carolina bay. By the hundreds, the modest flowers, rising from their slender stalks, collectively resemble bright pink candle flames dancing over the dark water.
This is an aquatic, carnivorous plant, of course. It is just one of about 70 species and taxonomic varieties of “meat-eating” – or insectivorous – plants in North America. Worldwide, there are additional genera and species, but the majority are North American. Carnivorous plants became a focus of naturalists’ attention with the publication of Charles Darwin’s “Insectivorous Plants” in 1875, and our fascination with them has continued. Perhaps the most well-known local terrestrial carnivorous species includes the bizarre Venus flytrap – dionaea muscipula – which occurs naturally only in the Carolinas, as well as various pitcher plants – species of sarracenia – which are broadly distributed in the Southeast.
Our mystery plant is a fully aquatic species, most often found floating in the still waters of ditches, ponds or blackwater creeks. It is fairly common from Eastern Canada to Wisconsin and south along the coastal plain into Southern Florida. The elongated stems, often brownish or red, float just below the surface and are not rooted. Along their length, the stems bear rings of branches – there are no leaves. Each branch is divided into thread-like segments, many of which bear tiny, bladder-like structures that serve as traps. Minute invertebrates, including insects and their larvae, often end up inside these bladders after touching sensitive trigger hairs, causing the bladder to suddenly open and suck the victim inside. Nutrients from the trapped creatures are slowly absorbed by the plant’s tissues, providing a convenient way to acquire “fertilizer” in a watery environment.
The flowers, though, have nothing to do with trapping insects. They function in seed production. One or two – sometimes up to five – pink or purple flowers will bloom, attached to the stem by a slender stalk, emerging a few inches above the water. Each delicate blossom has a prominent upper and lower lip; after the blooming period, a small capsule forms. The seeds are tiny and covered in numerous pointy bumps.
Insectivorous plants, as a group, are one of the most fascinating subjects of biology, and with good reason. Beneath their beautiful, meek exteriors, killers lurk. For more information, see Donald E. Schnell’s “Insectivorous Plants of the United States and Canada,” revised edition, published by Timber Press.
John Nelson is the retired curator of the herbarium at the University of South Carolina. As a public service, the herbarium offers free plant identifications. For more information, call 803-777-8175 or email johnbnelson@sc.rr.com.
Photo by John Nelson.
Isle Of Palms Beach Run Scheduled For July 19
By Aaron Sweet
The 2025 Isle of Palms Beach Run will take place July 19 on Front Beach on IOP behind The Windjammer.
Competitors can enter in the following divisions: 5K run/walk or 10K run. The race begins at 8 a.m., and the youth fun runs start at 8:30 a.m.
The registration fee is $30 to $40 for the 5K run/walk or 10K run, and $10 for the youth fun run. Registration will also be open at 7 a.m. on race day – cash or check only.
Registered race participants will receive a free moisture-wicking T-shirt. Register at raceroster.com, at the Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 24 28th Ave., or call 843-886-8294 for more information.
Interpreted by Katherine Berry
Owner name: Rebekah Sease
Dog name: Macy, aka Monkey, Macy Moo
Age: 10?
Breed: Golden retriever/toy poodle bundle
Favorite Toy: Lamb Chop
Vet: Dr. Decker at Park West
Food: Fresh Pet
Who’s ready for a belly rub? Hi, I’m Macy Moo. Or just “Macy,” if we’re being formal. My mom calls me “Monkey,” but, honestly, I’ll respond to anything if cookies are involved.
I’m a fluff ball of sunshine with a grin from ear to ear – and usually a toy in my mouth. My favorite is Lamb Chop… or a ball… or, once upon a time, toilet paper. Yes, I used to redecorate the house, TP-style. Now that I’m more matureish, I prefer parading my toys instead.
On special days, I activate zoomie mode.
ONE LUCKY DOG
Though lately, it’s more of a sloomie where I slo-mo, drop and wiggle. Adventure still calls, but on my terms – unless Mom’s driving for a pup cup! Somedays I’m found kicking in the door, bolting out to greet people. I’ve even been to a few open houses where I discovered treasures to bring home!
I’m a people dog more than a dog dog; no offense, but have you ever seen a dog give belly rubs and treats? Didn’t think so.
agent and chauffeur. I also had the best big sister, Opal, for nearly 12 years. She helped shape my delightful weirdness. We miss her a lot, but I try to keep Mom laughing every day.
I’m a lucky dog for so many reasons, but mostly because of my mom; my treat dealer, belly rub
Take our beach days, for example. I play tag with the ocean: run in, cool off then the ocean chases me out –then repeat. Mom laughs every time. And when she and her friends chill, I dig a deep sand chair until only my head shows – like a furry Pez dispenser.
But let’s not talk about vacuums or brooms. I’m smuggling paradise home in my fur, and Mom insists on cleaning it. Why? Those monsters are terrifyingly traumatic – PTSD is real.
The truth is, I cherish belly rubs more than anything. I flop belly-up like a pro and, if ignored, will bark until compliance is achieved. I do not like to be ignored.
My life is beautiful – filled with belly rubs, cookies, beach days and people I love. I know I’m lucky because Mom chose me to be her Monkey Macy Moo.
An Improved Steeplechase Of Charleston Returns In 2025
By Chris Zoeller
Following a year’s hiatus, the Steeplechase of Charleston, presented by Lexus, will make its triumphant return to Stono Ferry Racetrack on Nov. 9, with comprehensive track improvements.
Race organizers have implemented a series of significant infrastructure changes to ensure the historic event meets the highest standards for equine and jockey safety.
“We’ve implemented aggressive turf management with new equipment and expertise,” said Race Director Toby Edwards. “Our investment in soil conditioning and professional weekly assessments ensures the best racing conditions possible.”
A key innovation for the 2025 event includes advanced monitoring capabilities that provide real-time data on track conditions. “We’ve essentially got someone living right next to the course monitoring rainfall, grass growth – everything,” Edwards said.
The extensive groundwork and infrastructure improvements being implemented will lessen the impacts that another dry spell would have on the track. This proactive approach represents a meaningful evolution in how the organization prepares and maintains the racing surface.
“Last year’s cancellation was a difficult decision, but it has driven us to create a more resilient, dependable racing environment,” said Executive Director Chris Zoeller. “We’re not just bringing back the Steeplechase of Charleston – we’re bringing it back stronger, with improved infrastructure to support this beloved Charleston tradition regardless of weather challenges.”
Steeplechase horse racing has been a cherished tradition in the Lowcountry since 1734, and these improvements reflect the organization’s commitment to preserving this historic racing legacy for generations to come.
AROUND THE ISLANDS
ONGOING
WHAT: Charleston City Market Night Market
WHERE: Charleston City Market
WHEN: Each Friday and Saturday night, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., March through December
MORE INFO: The Night Market is located between Church Street and East Bay Street. It provides the opportunity to discover quality, unique, local and handcrafted items.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
WHAT: Botanical Printing with Rebecca Fanning
WHERE: Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivan’s Island WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join Rebecca Fanning, director of resilience and natural resource management for the town of Sullivan’s Island, to learn about the science and art of cyanotype botanical printing. Ages 5-11. Space is limited and registration required. Call 843- 883-3914 or email poe@ccpl.org.
WHAT: Carolina Day Cards
WHERE: Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Science meets art meets history for this Carolina Day Celebration. Learn about the magic of cyanotyping while creating your own South Carolina state flag card. Grades 6-12. ccpl.org/branches/sullivans-island.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
WHAT: Carolina Day 2025: A Living History Experience
WHERE: Fort Moultrie
WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with a free, family-friendly event featuring interactive history, live reenactments, hands-on kids’ activities, historic weapons demonstrations, cricket, indigo dyeing, archaeology activities and much more.
WHAT: Passport Party
WHERE: Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come get your Charleston County Public Library passport stamps as you explore different countries’ music, art and books. Ages 5-11. ccpl.org/branches/sullivans-island.
Our community calendar keeps you updated on local events. From festivals to workshops to family-friendly gatherings. Stay connected and never miss out on the excitement.
MONDAY, JUNE 30
WHAT: Litter Sweep
WHERE: Isle of Palms
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew hosts a litter sweep in partnership with the South Carolina Aquarium’s Conservation Team. Each litter sweep includes a welcome session geared toward students, groups, businesses, families and other newcomers.iop.net/news/iop-clean-crew-summer-beach-sweeps-twice-week
TUESDAY, JULY 1
WHAT: Play Dayz
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon
MORE INFO: School’s out for summer, so Mount Pleasant Towne Centre is bringing back Play Dayz, a monthly morning of free activities for children ages 10 and younger at The Oaks – across from Barnes & Noble – on the first Tuesday of each month. No advance registration is required. Attendees may sign up at the event and enjoy a free morning of arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, fairy hair, snacks and more.
WHAT: Yacht Rock Revue
WHERE: The Windjammer
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Embark on a journey down memory lane through radiant musical waters with Yacht Rock Revue. Deemed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” these maestros of smooth grooves transport audiences back to the golden era of the ’70s and ’80s, bringing sun-soaked anthems into the 21st century.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
WHAT: Litter Sweep (Wednesday Breakfast Club)
WHERE: 1100 block of Ocean Boulevard at Front Beach WHEN: 7 a.m.
MORE INFO: Start your day at the beach doing good things. Sign in as late as 7:25 a.m. at the beach access in the 1100 block of Ocean Boulevard at Front Beach by Smugglers and Coconut Joe’s. Enjoy a discount at an island restaurant after volunteering. iop.net/news/iop-clean-crew-summerbeach-sweeps-twice-week
WHAT: Alice in Wonderland: Escape from the Rabbit Hole WHERE: Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivan’s Island WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: You’ve made like Alice and fallen down the rabbit hole. Now you have 30 minutes to solve the puzzles around the room and construct the key to the rabbit hole’s front door before the Queen of Hearts discovers you, trapping you in her dungeon forever. Enjoy a Mad Hatter Tea Party and Wonderland crafts while you wait for your group’s turn. Grades 6-12. Registration required: Call 843-883-3914 or email poe@ccpl.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
WHAT: Party at The Point-Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac WHERE: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant WHEN: 6-9p.m.
MORE INFO: Party at the Point is a family-friendly event that features live music, food and drinks. Gates open at 5 p.m., with music starting at 6 p.m. Free parking is available, and Uber and Lyft drop-off area will be available, located 50 yards from the entrance. Tickets are $15, and kids 12 and under get in for free.
AROUND THE ISLANDS
THURSDAY, JULY 3
WHAT: Edwin McCain
WHERE: The Windjammer WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Veteran singer/songwriter Edwin McCain returns with “Lucky,” his 11th full-length studio album and first collection of new material since 2011’s “Mercy Bound.” Known for smash hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More,” McCain embraces his enduring career with fresh creative ambition.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
WHAT: Flipturn on the NÜTRL Beach Stage WHERE: The Windjammer WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Flipturn makes indie music for endless summers, sunstreaked days, and introspective nights. It’s a cinematic sound rooted not only in the Florida towns where the musicians first banded together as teenagers but also in the anthemic live show that’s taken flipturn from coast to coast.
WHAT: 4th of July Fireworks Blast
WHERE: Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Tickets include access aboard the Yorktown, live music, a 20+ minute fireworks show over Charleston Harbor and family-friendly fun throughout the evening. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from popular Charleston vendors. There will also be kids’ activities.
MONDAY, JULY 7
WHAT: Litter Sweep
WHERE: Isle of Palms WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew hosts a litter sweep in partnership with the South Carolina Aquarium’s Conservation Team. Each sweep includes a welcome session geared toward students, groups, businesses, families and other newcomers. iop.net/news/iop-clean-crew-summerbeach-sweeps-twice-week.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
WHAT: LENS Leadership Series
WHERE: Isle of Palms Exchange Club WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: The latest edition of the LENS Leadership Series features Carolyn Murray, a veteran journalist and Emmy Award-winning news anchor for WCBD-TV Charleston. She has spent more than 35 years reporting and anchoring and has interviewed prominent figures such as President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Coretta Scott King.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
WHAT: Travel Art Journaling
WHERE: Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 Ion Ave, Sullivan’s Island WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Combine paper layering, paint, sketching, stickers and collage to create a travel journal dedicated to your dream vacation. ccpl.org/ branches/sullivans-island.
