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Cooperating on Civil War site
James Island, Charleston may join forces on interpretive park to preserve area's history
The Civil War lasted four years. In another civil war of sorts, the town of James Island and the city of Charleston have been battling in the courts for 16 years over an island steeped in Civil War history.
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Mount Pleasant artist finds her niche painting landscapes
As a child, Karen Larson Turner never experienced a passing doubt about what she would be when she grew up. The girl, whose mother was a professional artist, began selling her own watercolor portraits of neighboring houses on Martha's Vineyard, where her family from Boston still summers.
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Concerns about Kiawah development
Although I certainly don't know all the details and can only write about it from an emotional (i.e. preservation) or sentimental point of view, it's pretty clear that battle lines are being drawn over plans to develop one of the last areas of Kiawah Island that remains in raw, pristine condition: Capt. Sam's Spit.
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Recreation Report
The Charleston Department of Recreation has scheduled the following events. Call 724-7327 or e-mail recreation@ci.charleston.sc.us for a brochure with a listing of all events and services.
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Blood Drives
The American Red Cross has scheduled local blood drives in addition to ongoing drives at local Red Cross facilities. To arrange a donation, call 416-1660, 852-2910 or 800-GIVE-LIFE.
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Sewee Center
To register for programs at the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 5821 U.S. Highway 17, Awendaw, call 928-3368. Visit www.fws.govseweecenter.
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