🌱 Will Dill Sanctuary on James Island be protected forever from development?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Dill Sanctuary on James Island be protected forever from development?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charleston City Council shows support for preserving over 700 acres of land on James Island (postandcourier.com) — More than 700 acres at Dill Sanctuary on James Island are a step closer to permanent protection, after Charleston City Council backed a $3 million conservation easement request. The move would lock in the land’s use as a wildlife and educational sanctuary, building on its history as former plantation land and the source of James Island County Park.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Mini Storytime
  Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
  9:30 am
• Dance Mode!
  Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
  10:00 am
• Back Island Birding
  Heron Park Nature Center , 4000 Sea Forest Dr , Kiawah Island
  2:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Holiday Observed - Town Hall Closed
  Summerville, SC Calendar Summerville, SC 29483
• Chistmas Eve: Tee Times available 7AM-Noon (Walking Only); Range and Clubhouse Open 7AM-2PM; F&B Closed
  Charleston, SC Calendar Charleston, SC 29402
  7:00 am
• Hispanic Business Association
  Charleston, SC Calendar , 91 Hanover Street Suite 109 , Charleston
  12:00 pm
• Community Christmas Eve Service
  Summerville, SC Calendar , 102 S. Main St. , Summerville
  6:00 pm
• Karaoke with Jeremiah Crosby
  The Windjammer , 1008 Ocean Blvd , Isle of Palms
  8:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Merry Christmas! All Facilities Closed Today
  Charleston, SC Calendar Charleston, SC 29402
• Reptile Round-Up
  Heron Park Nature Center , 4000 Sea Forest Dr , Kiawah Island
  1:15 pm
• Sing with Aaron Karaoke
  Planet Follywood , 32 Center St , Folly Beach
  9:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Folly Beach

• Shop local and support Folly Beach's Ocean Surf Shop (counton2.com)
• Real estate transactions for Sunday, December 21, 2025 (postandcourier.com)

Charleston

• Charleston Wine + Food Names 2026 Community Impact Awards Honorees (holycitysinner.com)
• Community group calls for end to violence in North Charleston after 4-year-old child killed in shooting (counton2.com)
• 'Outer Banks' finishes filming in Charleston for fifth and final season of Netflix hit show (postandcourier.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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