🌱 How will 700 protected acres reshape James Island’s Stono River future?

Good morning to you James Island! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will 700 protected acres reshape James Island’s Stono River future?
• How much sales tax money is headed to James Island’s roads?

Also on today's calendar: The Charleston Caroling Company Holiday Concert and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Windy with clouds, then sun, temps: high: 67, low: 38.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More than 700 acres of Charleston Museum property moving forward in conservation (live5news.com) — Hundreds of acres at the Dill Sanctuary on James Island are closer to permanent protection from development, with Charleston leaders backing a conservation easement along the Stono River. The plan would safeguard historic sites, wildlife habitat, and green space while using Urban Greenbelt funds for land management and visitor programming. Residents could see this stretch of riverfront remain largely unchanged for generations.
   

• Charleston mayor makes a deal with peninsula neighborhood leaders ahead of sales tax priority vote (postandcourier.com) — James Island could see millions in transportation sales tax money for key road upgrades, including new turn lanes on Folly and Maybank and raising parts of Harbor View Road. Charleston City Council approved a citywide project priority list after neighborhood leaders dropped objections, following the mayor’s pledge to cap seawall spending and protect funds for broader infrastructure, bike, and transit improvements.
   

📸 Around James Island

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🗓 Upcoming Events in James Island

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• The V-Tones’
  The Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• The Charleston Caroling Company Holiday Concert
  2 Bishop Gadsden Wy , Charleston
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Seasons Greetings with the Sea Island Dems
  John's Island Library , 3531 Maybank Hwy , Johns Island
  12:30 pm
• Holiday Chess Fest
  Baxter-Patrick James Island Library , 1858 S Grimball Rd , Charleston
  2:00 pm
• The Poho Holiday Market
  The Charleston Pour House , 1977 Maybank Hwy , Charleston
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Motown Throwdown
  The Charleston Pour House , 1977 Maybank Hwy , Charleston
  1:30 pm
• Adaptive Climbing Day - Adult
  James Island County Park , 871 Riverland Dr , Charleston
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 28

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Charleston Christmas Special
  Charleston Music Hall , 37 John St , Charleston
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Folly Beach

• Save the Light Half Marathon and 5K set for Feb. 7 on Folly Beach (holycitysinner.com)

Charleston

• North Charleston researchers launch psychedelic clinical trial to treat severe anxiety (abcnews4.com)
• Winter is changing in Charleston: the science behind it and what to expect (abcnews4.com)
• North Florida vs Charleston Southern Prediction 12/18/2025 Today's College Basketball Picks (pickdawgz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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