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Volunteers to spruce up family's home

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Theresa Ravenell's work schedule as a bus operator shifts every few months. She likes her current shift, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., better than her last one, which ran from 1:15 to 9:15 p.m. "I didn't like that one because it was time away from the kids," she said. Read story.

'Awesome' discovery

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Out of the brackish water came the net, chock-full of creatures most of the boat's passengers had never seen. No one kept his seat. They held a limp-legged brittle star, came face to face with an electrifying stargazer and saw a hermit crab minus its shell. Or without his pants on, as Marine Education Coordinator Katie McMillan put it, to the delight of younger passengers. Read story.

Students green up James Island school

Thursday, May 15, 2008
The goal to make James Island Char- ter High School more 'green' was realized on a recent Saturday when more than 80 students, teachers and volunteers came to the campus to begin building a green wall. Read story.

Dragon boat contest won by Folly team

Thursday, May 15, 2008
When the Folly Beach Wahines team beat the Charleston Coast Guard team in the first round of the dragon boat paddling competition, they were pretty "stoked." After all, the Wahines didn't enter until the last minute. Read story.

Looking ahead

Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Letters to the Editor

Thursday, May 15, 2008
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All the talk about ghosts is preposterous — isn't it?

Thursday, May 15, 2008
We don't believe in ghosts — do we? There's no way a spirit can possibly get back here from there, wherever there might be. It's simply impossible. The very idea defies rational thought, scientific evidence and an accurate perception of reality. Or do we simply claim such as a cavalier mech... Read story.

Mother's Day brings many memories of joy, celebration

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Sunday was Mother's Day — my second without the constant concern of a mother. She died over a year ago, but Mother's Day still brings cause for great joy and celebration of her life, as is the case with untold millions of other children. It was once a custom in the South for children... Read story.

Pet Helpers

Thursday, May 15, 2008
ZACK: 10 months old, needs mature owner who likes to play. Frisky and playful. PILGRIM: Almost 2 years old, nickname is "Pilgy." Loves affection. One of the "greeters" in the cat room at Pet Helpers. EVE: A 1-year-old female collie ... Read story.

Nightlife

Thursday, May 15, 2008
James Island --AJ's Bar and Grill: 1291 Folly Road. 762-5696. Friday and Saturday, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sundays, corn hole tournament, 4 p.m. sign-up. --Necter: 951 Folly Road. 762-9333. Tonight, team trivia 8-10 p.m., karaoke 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Friday, Gin H... Read story.

Lowcountry Senior Center

Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Lowcountry Senior Center, next to James Island County Park, has scheduled programs. Call 762-9555 to register. The center is a place for active, independent people 50 and older to nurture their intellectual and physical interests. The center, 865 Riverland Drive, is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ... Read story.

PSD survey: Budget battles hurt morale

Thursday, May 8, 2008
James Island Public Service District employees are asking a bickering commission and district management to reconcile. Consultant Joan K. Ustin told PSD commissioners that an employee survey revealed workers' low morale was triggered by a three-month budget battle between the commission and district management. Read story.

Lynette Kelley named Teacher of Month

Thursday, May 8, 2008
James Island Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lynette Kelley knew something strange was going on. Read story.

PSD OKs funding for fire dept.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
After three months of contentious debate, James Island Public Service District commissioners have agreed to fully fund the fire department and all staff-recommended raises next year. Read story.