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π± Why Edisto Beach just earned a top national budget award again
Be sure to catch Holiday Market & Mingle and Tree Lighting on the Edisto Beach Patch calendar

Good morning Edisto Beach! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Why Edisto Beach just earned a top national budget award again
- Why a fire at an Edisto Beach judgeβs home is in DC headlines
Also on today's calendar: Santa's Workshop at McConkey's and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Edisto Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Colleton County Fire-Rescue hold its Awards Dinner (walterborolive.com) β Edisto Beach residents can take pride that the town has again earned the Government Finance Officers Associationβs Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, highlighting strong financial planning and transparency. The broader roundup also notes Colleton County Fire-Rescueβs annual awards dinner and recent actions by Walterboro City Council, giving a snapshot of nearby local government activity.
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β’ DOJ's Harmeet Dhillon rips Gavin Newsom's 2028 ambitions on βPod Force One,' says AOC is βmore promising' (nypost.com) β A national political dust-up over Gavin Newsomβs 2028 prospects and DOJ criticism briefly turns local, as officials reference the October 5 fire that engulfed Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodsteinβs home in Edisto Beach. Authorities have not yet determined the cause, but the incident is being cited in a heated debate over political rhetoric and safety for judges.
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πΈ Around Edisto Beach
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π Upcoming Events in Edisto Beach
β Featured events β
- Holiday Market & Mingle and Tree Lighting
Bay Creek Park, Edisto Island
10:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Santa's Workshop at McConkey's
McConkey's Jungle Shack , 108 Jungle Rd , Edisto Island
3:30 pm - Silver Sneakers - Fitness Class
Edisto Beach Civic Center , 42 Station Ct , Edisto Island
10:30 am - Life Writing Workshop at the Edisto Island Branch Library
1589 SC-174 , Edisto Island
9:00 pm - Silver Sneakers - Fitness Class
Edisto Beach Civic Center , 42 Station Ct , Edisto Island
10:30 am
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 25
Tuesday December 30
π£ Edisto Beach Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Chappellet Family Wine Dinner
FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen , 547 Freshfields Dr , Kiawah Island
6:00 pm - Dark Sky Astronomy at Johns Island County Park
Johns Island County Park - Mullet Hall , 2662 Mullet Hall Rd , Johns Island
6:00 pm - Cathedral Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ LLHS
Lowcountry Leadership Charter School , 5139 State Rd S-10-79 , Meggett
7:00 pm - Back Island Birding
Heron Park Nature Center , 4000 Sea Forest Dr , Kiawah Island
2:30 pm - Seasons Greetings with the Sea Island Dems
John's Island Library , 3531 Maybank Hwy , Johns Island
12:30 pm - Shannonβs Hope Camp
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center , 2810 Seabrook Island Rd , Johns Island
9:00 am - 2026 Wave Paddler Spring Gathering!
2810 Seabrook Island Rd , Seabrook Island
12:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
Saturday February 28
Tuesday April 7
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Ravenel. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05681) - 129 Burton Hill Rd in Beaufort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edisto Beach here.
π Nearby News
Seabrook Island
- Keep Up with the Lake House December 10 (tidelinesblog.com)
- Reminder: TOSI Committee Volunteer Fair December 10 (tidelinesblog.com)
Beaufort
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