Johns Island News

Book lovers can find a bargain at the Johns Island Regional Library book sale today, with prices as low as $1 for paperbacks, children's books and more.

Sweeney's is turning one this weekend, and co-owner Jim Sweeney reports it's been a year chockfull of adjustments: "We have listened to our both our cheerleaders and our critics and have added sound-proofing panels; lights on the patio and created menus where a blending of Southern dishes with regional American influences come together using great ... (more)

Depending on a drinker's bloody Mary preferences , the morning cocktail may or not be garnished with Old Bay, hot sauce, lemon juice, pickled okra, boiled shrimp, fried bacon or jerked beef.

Mike McShane, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited Inc. 's national board of directors during the organization's annual convention in St. Louis.

Karen Fullerman of Twinsburg took this photo of what's called the Angel Oak tree on a recent trip to Johns Island, near Charleston, S.C. The tree is estimated to be at least 400 years old with a canopy of more than 17,000 square feet.

The nearly 7-acre Kiawah beachfront lot that just sold for $22 million may be the Charleston area's most expensive home site, but for many years it has also had one of Charleston County's lowest property tax bills.

As July comes to a close be sure to ring in August the right way. Embrace the late summer mugginess by spending time at the farmers markets, chilling out with a movie, or jamming out to some live music.

Just days after another moped rider was hit on the Ravenel Bridge earlier this month, state safety officials released a report warning that the number of mopeds deaths are on the rise.

A new nonprofit group is partnering with a jewelry designer to raise money for feeding hungry students on Johns Island.

Several weeks ago, the Moultrie News ran an article entitled 'Fighting to stay,' profiling the very real struggle of one local family fighting their way back from losing their home.

Margaret Seidler and Henry Fishburne Jr. were appointed as new members. Billy Swails and Helen Hill were reappointed to the board.

Five years after it closed a primary care clinic on Johns Island because of declining demand, the Fetter Health Care Network is marking its return.

George Hank Melfi, 39, of Charleston was recovered from the river Sunday after he fell into the river while boating Saturday, Charleston County Deputy Coroner Bobbi Jo O'Neal said.

When state Sen. Hugh Leatherman ran for governor in 1986, his slogan was "Leatherman Means Business."

Charleston County deputies have been searching for nearly 12 hours for a missing boater who fell into the water while trying to secure a boat.

The Lowcountry sees its fair share of summer visitors, from beachgoers to history buffs, but this group is a different breed.

Published Date 6/11/2008: Patrons to the Johns Island Fields Farm tent at the Mount Pleasant farmer's market peruse the locally grown tomatoes.

Charleston County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man they believe is responsible for multiple armed robberies in the Johns Island area.

Three vacancies, applicants must reside in unincorporated Charleston County and preference will be given to those residing in unincorporated West Ashley and Johns Island Charleston County Council encourages citizens of Charleston County who are willing to volunteer to serve on one of these important boards to submit an application for appointment.

The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission will host a public workshop Wednesday to seek input on a future park being planned near the Limehouse Bridge in West Ashley.