🌱 How a 2026 tax could shape James Island’s green space future

Coffee in hand, James Island? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a 2026 tax could shape James Island’s green space future
• How Charleston’s museum is using James Island to stay local-focused
• How a James Island native remembers Gamecock legend Steve Taneyhill

Also on today's calendar: Motown Throwdown.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charleston conservation groups outline preservation goals that would use transportation tax funds (postandcourier.com) — James Island’s Mill Point Park is one of several green spaces already funded through Charleston County’s transportation sales tax, which conservation groups now hope to expand with a new 2026 referendum. Local nonprofits are urging County Council to dedicate a much larger share of any renewed tax to the greenbelt program, aiming to curb sprawl, protect wetlands, and preserve more Sea Islands and rural lands as growth accelerates.
   

• CHS Museum rebounds with America250 celebration (postandcourier.com) — James Island gets a nod as home to the Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, where “Community Days” help keep the institution connected to locals even as tourism dips. The museum is leaning into memberships, school programs, and upcoming America250 Revolutionary War exhibits to rebound from a small but notable decline in visitors and tourism dollars.
   

• Former USC teammates remember Steve Taneyhill (counton2.com) — Former Gamecock quarterback Steve Taneyhill is being remembered by teammates, including James Island native Hank Campbell, for his leadership and swagger on and off the field. Friends recall his role in USC’s 1990s success and later as a high school coach, describing him as a confident competitor and loyal friend after his death from cancer at 52.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in James Island

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• The Poho Holiday Market
  The Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 28

• Motown Throwdown
  The Charleston Pour House , 1977 Maybank Hwy , Charleston
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Maritime Association of SC Tournament (Makeup from 12/2): Course Closed until 3PM; Range Open by Noon
  Charleston, SC Calendar Charleston, SC 29402
  9:30 am
• Committee on Ways and Means
  City Hall: Council Chamber , 80 Broad Street , Charleston
  4:30 pm
• City Council
  City Hall: Council Chamber , 80 Broad Street , Charleston
  5:00 pm
• Board of Zoning Appeals - Zoning
  Charleston, SC Calendar , 2 George St. First Floor - Suite 1403 , Charleston
  5:15 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Planning Commission
  Charleston, SC Calendar , 2 George St. First Floor - Suite 1403 , Charleston
  5:00 pm
• Live Music at The Washout
  The Washout , 41 Center St , Folly Beach
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Sip & Shop for Conservation
  Rivers & Glen Trading Co. , 122 Coleman Blvd. , Mount Pleasant
  12:00 pm
• Super Reggae Man
  Rita's Seaside Grille , 2 Center St , Folly Beach
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Clara's Kids Club Youth Litter Cleanup Event
  West Ashley Greenway Trail , 505-A Arlington Drive , Charleston
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Beach Lovers Book Club at Poe Branch Library
  Edgar Allan Poe Library , 1921 Ion Ave , Sullivan's Island
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Folly Beach

• The impact of cold snaps on marine life: Understanding the risks to turtles and manatees (wpde.com)

Charleston

• Charleston County schools secure $5M grant to boost mental health support for students (abcnews4.com)
• Historic Charleston waterfront home to sell at Sotheby's Concierge Auctions (counton2.com)
• Community Resource Center announces toy drive in collaboration with several organizations (abcnews4.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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