When it comes to natural, whole-body wellness, chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to heal your body. Unfortunately, in today's society, people with neck and back pain settle for addictive pain medication or invasive surgeries over chiropractic treatments. At Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center, we specialize in correcting pain through non-invasive, quality chiropractic work. Rather than treat symptoms that return over time, we address your body's underlying conditions. That way, we can provide you with real results and a long-term solution to your pain problems.
No surgery. No strange meds. No aggressive sales tactics or fine print.
Whether your journey to wellness involves light chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, or custom shoe insoles, we can help. We're proud to be your trusted chiropractor in Daniel Island and treat every client with the utmost respect and compassion, whether it's their first or fiftieth visit. Unlike some chiropractors in South Carolina, we believe in a client-centric approach based on real results and one-on-one service. We strive to foster a positive environment with a community feel. You won't ever be judged or shamed at our practice. On the contrary, we will communicate with you in a friendly, encouraging manner, empowering you to live your best life.
At Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center, we offer our valued clients a wide range of chiropractic services that solve serious symptoms like:
If you are always in pain and have given up on your doctor's suggested therapies, we've got great news - a permanent solution to your back and foot pain may be closer than you might think.
We like to think there's a simple reason why so many clients return to our chiropractic office in Daniel Island. Sure, our state-of-the-art, modern equipment and technology are leaps and bounds above the rest. But what truly sets us apart is our dedication to you, the client.
We see you as so much more than a financial transaction. Our team knows that no two people are the same. As such, we never use "cookie-cutter" plans in our chiropractic treatments - we use a personalized approach, focusing on your long-term pain relief and wellness.
As doctors and specialists, we hold true to our core values:
We want you to feel comfortable knowing that from your first visit, you will be treated with the care and compassion you would expect from a team of professionals.
At Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center, our doctors are not just experts. They're people, too, and understand how pain and back problems can be crippling. Our goal is to get you well as soon as possible, without drugs or surgeries. That way, you can get back to a normal, healthy living for years to come.
We pair cutting-edge technology with advanced chiropractic services like spinal decompression to get your life back on track.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to see a chiropractor as soon as possible, we're here for you. Our chiropractors have treated thousands of patients, and we can treat you too.
Our office offers a robust range of chiropractic services in Daniel Island, from custom shoe insoles for your feet to adjustments and massages for your back.
For many patients suffering from serious disc problems in the past, the path to pain-free living often involved addictive medicines and invasive spinal surgeries. Thankfully, those days are gone, and today, patients benefit greatly from spinal decompression services.
This powerful treatment was developed for patients with herniated or degenerated discs and treats sciatica and lower back pain better than other more dangerous solutions. Spinal Decompression Therapy not only reduces back pain and nerve pain - it allows patients the chance to reclaim their lives and enjoy activities that they thought were impossible to experience.
Thousands of people, including athletes and elderly patients, are choosing spinal decompression over surgery and medication. They're sick of masking their pain with strange medicines that cause horrible side effects. They're frustrated by ineffective shots and costly surgeries, which result in weeks of downtime and scarring. Spinal decompression is safe, effective, and non-invasive, but it's not right for everyone. For that reason, it's essential to work closely with your chiropractic doctor at Daniel Island Spine & Disc to ensure successful treatment. Our doctors will work with other applicable health professionals in your care network to discover the exact nature of your back pain and which treatments are best.
While physical therapy, traction, and traditional chiropractic manipulation reduce disc pressure, only spinal decompression in Daniel Island can elicit negative spinal pressure. Clinical trials show that spinal decompression techniques create negative pressure as low as -110 mm HG3. Usually, when pulls are exerted on your spine, it triggers your sensory receptors, which cause your back to tighten the muscles around your vertebrae and discs. Your body does this to prevent injury. However, spinal decompression circumvents this natural response by pulling on the spine slowly, which relaxes your back over time. This process, performed by experienced physicians at Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center, lets your discs be repositioned without muscle guarding or spasms.
Most often, spinal decompression patients do not experience any major, negative side effects. One common side effect occurs after the first couple of treatments, which can include dull aches or soreness. It feels similar to working out for the first time in a very long time. Patients rarely suffer from pain worse than the injury that caused them to seek treatment. Some patients with severe, acute herniations can experience mild back pain during the first couple weeks of treatment. That's because the disc herniation needs to retract, eliminating nerve pressure. Despite some minor aches and pains, most spinal decompression patients enjoy up to 50% relief after only a few sessions. At the end of the day, spinal decompression from Daniel Island Spine and Disc Center is a comfortable, safe treatment.
Prior to treatment, patients are examined manually with advanced imaging technology, to determine if spinal decompression is suitable and which spinal discs are compressed. Once you're approved for spinal decompression treatment, the patient is placed in a comfortable position on the decompression table. A specific force is applied to your compressed discs while a computer alternates decompression and relaxation cycles. Typically, we apply a series of 18 one-minute alternating decompression and relaxation cycles, which takes approximately 30 minutes. During this process, your spine is gently elongated, creating a vacuum that pulls your discs back into proper position. Realigning the discs in this manner reduces pain and promotes healing. Our spinal decompression treatments are not "one and done" - most patients need up to 24 treatments over a six-week period to completely relieve pain.
If you suffer from one or more of the following signs, spinal decompression may be a suitable treatment for you. Remember, you should always consult with your chiropractic doctor before moving forward.
If you're ready to get started on the path to pain-free living, contact our office today to schedule your no-cost spinal decompression consultation.
Custom shoe insoles sound exactly like what they are: shoe inserts that are custom-made for your feet. They are specially crafted to fit your foot shape perfectly and treat foot and body conditions that cause pain and discomfort. Our custom insoles are calibrated using your intended use and weight, providing incredible support during weight-bearing activities like standing and running.
Our custom shoe insoles help anyone experiencing pain from walking or imbalances in the body that are known to cause pain. One tremendous benefit of custom orthotics is that you can wear them on a daily basis, so you can enjoy normal activities without pain.
Unlike some chiropractors in Daniel Island, we offer custom shoe insoles that are clinically proven to improve your body's total wellness. Our insoles also reduce pain by balancing your body from the ground up. After all, your feet are your body's foundation.
When you suffer from structural imbalances in your feet, you may be suffering from symptoms like:
Plantar Fasciitis: Also called heel pain syndrome, this malady is considered the most common type of heel pain. It becomes apparent after a gradual degeneration of your plantar fascia or when sudden trauma occurs. It feels like a deep ache or sharp stab and often happens in the morning when you first take a step.
Lower Back Pain: Low back pain is very common, especially in hardworking men and women. It can be caused by an unusual "gait" or walk, which imbalances your lower extremities like your knees, feet, and ankles. This causes pain throughout the body, but particularly in your lower back.
Sciatica: If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness that starts in your lower back and shoots down your leg, you might have sciatica. When combined with chiropractic treatments, custom shoe insoles can solve your sciatica issues.
Plastic Deformation: The soft tissues that make up the three arches in your feet are stretched every day. However, over the years, your arches suffer from decreased elasticity when they're pushed beyond their limits. Once your feet's arches are stretched beyond their limits, they will never be the same. Custom shoe insoles from Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center give you more stability and shock absorption. This helps support the structure of your feet and provides pain relief daily.
Knee Pain: Knee pain is a very common problem for adults in the U.S. It can come about through sudden injuries or may be part of an underlying condition, like arthritis. In many cases, successfully treating your knee pain requires a comprehensive treatment plan from your chiropractor, starting with custom insoles for your shoes.
You might be asking yourself, "how do I get started with orthotics?"
We start with a one-on-one consultation to discover your pain points. Once we have learned everything possible about your problems and symptoms, we'll take a foot impression or scan to show imbalances in your feet, which lead to problems within your body. Once we have a proper foot scan, we get to work crafting your insoles.
Our team pulls together our collective training and experience to build you a custom insole for enhanced support and long-term pain relief. That way, you can get back to enjoying an active life.
At Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center, we're proud to use Foot Levelers custom insoles for our patients. Only Foot Levelers support all three arches in your feet. Your arches give your feet the strength to keep your body balanced. Balancing your foundation helps relieve pain and prevents future issues.
Q.Who Are Custom Shoe Insoles Right For?
A.Custom-made insoles are necessary for many athletes, diabetics, and people with debilitating injuries. They often suffer from Achilles tendinitis, lower back pain, overpronation, hip pain, knee pain, etc. But not all shoe insoles are created equal. You can count on our team to select the ideal materials for your insoles while ensuring a perfect fit tailored to your body for maximum comfort.
Are you looking for a chiropractor in Daniel Island, SC who treats more than just symptoms? If you're sick of chiropractic services that aren't tailored to your needs and body, it's time to make a change. Our expert chiropractors at Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center focus on your needs, not an idealized version of you. From chiropractic adjustments to custom shoe inserts and spinal decompression, we have the services and treatments you need to live life to the fullest.
Ready to live your best life free of pain? Contact our office today or explore our site to learn more about the Daniel Island Spine & Disc Center difference. We want you to feel comfortable knowing that you will be treated with care, compassion, and excellence every time you visit our office.
Janel Swanson will be the faculty representative in charge of the Bishop England High School boys’ volleyball team, which will make its debut this fall when the South Carolina High School League finally sanctions the sport.Swanson will share the coaching duties with her children, Alec and Sawyer, who will serve as the head coaches as the Bishops prepare to make history when they hold tryouts for the first time on Aug. 1 and play their first game a few weeks later.“It’s still so very new, so very, very fresh,&r...
Janel Swanson will be the faculty representative in charge of the Bishop England High School boys’ volleyball team, which will make its debut this fall when the South Carolina High School League finally sanctions the sport.
Swanson will share the coaching duties with her children, Alec and Sawyer, who will serve as the head coaches as the Bishops prepare to make history when they hold tryouts for the first time on Aug. 1 and play their first game a few weeks later.
“It’s still so very new, so very, very fresh,” Swanson said of building a team from the ground up. “My children are helping out with coaching and I thought their attitude would be ‘Why mom? Why are you dragging us out to do this?’ But so far, they have enjoyed it.”
For the record, Alec is a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force while Sawyer is a physician’s assistant at MUSC. So, they won’t be quitting their daytime jobs just yet. But the two could be part of something big as Bishop England joins teams around the state in growing the sport.
Swanson doesn’t understand why it took the SCHSL so long to sanction the sport. She’s just happy the beginning is near.
“It’s been a long time, maybe eight years ago when Alec was at BE when we first approached the High School League,” Swanson said. “It’s just not as popular here as it is in the Midwest or West Coast.”
Bishop England is holding open gym during the summer to gauge interest. A recent night included about 14-16 potential players and that doesn’t include freshmen, who haven’t officially enrolled at BE.
“We’ve got a good list of players started, but that list, like the rest of the process, can change almost daily,” said Swanson, who teaches physical education at Bishop England while serving as an assistant coach to Cindy Baggott, the head coach of the ultra-successful girls’ program. “The High School League is adding teams to the list all the time, and some of the local schools that will have boys’ teams include: Academic Magnet, Hanahan, Lucy Beckham and Wando. Philip Simmons and Goose Creek are other local schools that are expected to have teams.”
The big difference in boys’ volleyball versus girls’ volleyball will be the height of the net, which will be almost a foot higher for boys’ competition. Swanson doesn’t expect the boys’ players or teams to be as polished as their girl counterparts because of experience, or lack of it. Most of the boys playing volleyball around the state this fall won’t have as much club experience as the girls.
There will be no playoffs, no state championship with the schedule being very limited in 2022. Swanson said members of the first volleyball team will include athletes who play soccer, baseball and basketball.
Swanson said the High School League considered the spring season for boys’ volleyball, but finally decided on the fall, when the girls play. She said Athletic Director Paul Runey was receptive to the team, but pointed out scheduling practices with only one gym could be a challenge.
“But the work, the effort, will pay off,” Swanson said. “Sometimes you watch them at the beginning of practice and say, ‘Oh Lord.’ But by the end of the practice, you are saying, ‘Oh, wow.’”
Daniel Island Soccer Academy Juventus coach Toni Becvinovski said it took talent, hard work and discipline for his U-13 boys’ team to reach the Southern Regional Cup tournament.It also took various fundraising projects to offset the cost for the trip to the tournament, which will be held June 15-19 in Frisco, Texas.“It’s going to be very exciting for the guys,” said Becvinovski, a native of Australia, who has an impressive soccer resume as a player and coach. “The kids have done the work and the co...
Daniel Island Soccer Academy Juventus coach Toni Becvinovski said it took talent, hard work and discipline for his U-13 boys’ team to reach the Southern Regional Cup tournament.
It also took various fundraising projects to offset the cost for the trip to the tournament, which will be held June 15-19 in Frisco, Texas.
“It’s going to be very exciting for the guys,” said Becvinovski, a native of Australia, who has an impressive soccer resume as a player and coach. “The kids have done the work and the community has responded to make this trip possible.”
The team created a GoFundMe page and held a lunch at Orlando’s Pizza with 10% of the day’s proceeds going to the team. Other businesses responded with donations, which included having its business logos printed on polo shirts and practice jerseys the team will wear in Texas.
The team also is holding a raffle while the DISA Starz U-15 girls got into the fundraising act and raised more than $1,200 via a car wash and bake sale.
“It was a total team effort,” Becvinovski said. “It was a total community effort.”
DISA Juventus qualified for the Southern Regional by winning the South Carolina State Cup tourney, which was held in Augusta, Georgia, on April 23-24.
The team was dominant in state play, outscoring four foes 18-2 to advance. DISA Juventus finished the spring regular league and tournament games with a perfect record: 16-0-0.
“We were very pleased with how the team handled tough situations on the field in all four games,” Becvinovski said of the state tournament. “The scoreline (5-2) in the final game against the 2009 Bulls Boys Red from Augusta was a true reflection of our dominance. The
passing and movement was exceptional. We looked stronger as an attacking force going forward every time. We were solid in defense and aggressive in all parts of the field. It was a good all-around performance from everyone on the team.”
DISA Juventus has spent the past six weeks preparing the team for the rigors of playing in challenging conditions against very competitive teams. The Southern regional includes teams from South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia.
“Based on previous winners in the U-13 age group, the teams out of Texas have won the competition more than other states,” Becvinovski said. “That is generally expected from states like North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Texas that have large pools of technically and physically gifted players.”
“It will be a tough week for the players against highly rated opposition,” Becvinovski added. “However, once again, I feel there is enough ability and talent on our team to not only be competitive but win the Southern Regional Cup. I have faith in our boys that, if we continue to play with the same skill and intensity as we did in Augusta, we are going to surprise the so-called bigger teams.”
Eighteen players are on the roster, including 12 from Daniel Island. The roster includes goalkeepers James Fisher, Ellis Fetten; defenders Ralston Potts, Lucas Rizzetto, Peyton Owens, Trevor Tonon, Chase Tonon, Matthew Putignano; midfielders JG Wenger, Louis
Rainero, Gunner Khouri, Leighton Thompson, Brooks Wallace and forwards Graham Winterfield, Rex Ferm, Grayson Barna, Charlie Collier, Michael McColl.
Last night, Phish made their Credit One Stadium debut in Charleston, S.C. The band opened up the show with a 22-minute “Set Your Soul Free” to set the night’s tone. The heavy jam performance featured many special moments customized for The Chuck.After a monumental opener, the band played 2002’s “Walls of the Cave” from their LP, Round Room; they capped the tune with a fast-paced jam and elaborate keys solo by Page McConnell. Then, after two intricate songs, Phish went with fan-favorite &ldq...
Last night, Phish made their Credit One Stadium debut in Charleston, S.C. The band opened up the show with a 22-minute “Set Your Soul Free” to set the night’s tone. The heavy jam performance featured many special moments customized for The Chuck.
After a monumental opener, the band played 2002’s “Walls of the Cave” from their LP, Round Room; they capped the tune with a fast-paced jam and elaborate keys solo by Page McConnell. Then, after two intricate songs, Phish went with fan-favorite “Sample in a Jar” ahead of a funk-fueled “Steam.”
Phish toyed with “My Friend, My Friend” but skipped the “Myfe” ending. Instead, they segued in a taste of “Sparkle” ahead of a jammed-out “Ocelot.” Next up, the band performed a number off Sigma Oasis with “Leaves.” Then, for the final song of the night’s first set, McConnell held it down during the solo crowd-pleaser, “The Squirming Coil.”
Set two got underway with “Axilla (Part II),” which segued into “Also Sprach Zarathustra.” The latter bled into a jam-heavy take on “Lights,” featuring Mike Gordon’s incomprehensible bass skills. Next, the ensemble jammed into “Mountains in the Mist,” with Trey Anastasio taking the lead on vocals. Gordon brought the funk on “Meat” ahead of “Golgi Apparatus,” which saw Anastasio make a swift lyrical shift by adding, “I saw you with a barcode in your hand,” to the tune.
The band performed an epic take on “Slave to the Traffic Light” before set-closer, “Cavern,” capped the second set. For their encores, Phish opened it up with an extended version of “46 Days” and a teased in “Mr. Completely” courtesy of Anastasio and John Fishman. The final song of the band’s first night in Charleston, they played a powerful and illustriously jammed take on “Tube.”
After last night’s performance, Phish will continue their tour with a second sold-out night in Charleston, S.C., this evening. After that, they’ll hit the road and head to Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind., for a three-night stand, starting on June 3.
Tickets are still available for Phish’s Indiana run. To purchase tickets visit phish.com.
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Phish
Credit One Stadium – Charleston, S.C.
May 31, 2022
Set I: Set Your Soul Free, Walls of the Cave, Sample in a Jam, Steam, My Friend, My Friend* > Sparkle, Ocelot, Leave, The Squirming Coil
Set II: Axilla (Part II) > Also Sprach Zarathustra > Light > Mountain in the Mist, Meat, Golgi^ Apparatus > Slave to the Traffic Light > Cavern
Enc.: 46 Days# > Tube
Notes:
* “My Friend, My Friend” did not contain “Myfe” ender
^ Lyrics changed to “I saw you with a barcode in your hand”
# Anastasio and Fishman tease “Mr. Completely”
Setlist via Phish.net
When the weather heats up in the Lowcountry, so does the fun! Find out about family-friendly events taking place in the Charleston area from June 24-30, 2022.Friday, June 24Lasers, music and backlights transform SkyZone in Mount Pleasant into a crazy jumping dance club during “Glow” from 7-10 p.m. Online tickets, no walk-ins. Click here.Reggae Nights Concert Seri...
When the weather heats up in the Lowcountry, so does the fun! Find out about family-friendly events taking place in the Charleston area from June 24-30, 2022.
Friday, June 24
Lasers, music and backlights transform SkyZone in Mount Pleasant into a crazy jumping dance club during “Glow” from 7-10 p.m. Online tickets, no walk-ins. Click here.
Reggae Nights Concert Series continues at James Island County Park with the band Signal Fire at 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per person; Gold Pass holders and kids 12 and under are free.
Party At The Point at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Mount Pleasant features live music, food and drinks. Departure - The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band will play from 5-9 p.m. at this family-friendly event that costs $10 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.
Saturday, June 25
Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community and come out to the annual Charleston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. on King Street, starting at Ann Street and ending at Market Street, in downtown Charleston. charlestonpride.org.
Meet at Tides on Center Street for a Folly Beach Cleanup with 105.5 The Bridge from 9-11 a.m. Bring a reusable water bottle, and they’ll supply the bags, gloves, and drinking water. Then head to Bohemian Bull for a 90’s after party with drinks, live music, dunk tanks, and giveaways. Sign up here.
Come and visit the 7th annual Field of Honor presented by the Daniel Island Exchange Club with 750 American flags on display on River Landing Drive. dixchangeclub.org
Get ready to unmask the craziness with the The Masked Singer National Tour at 8 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center. Tickets required.
Sunday, June 26
The Celadon Warehouse in North Charleston is holding its monthly FLEA-ESTA with local makers, artists, food trucks and sales from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Don’t miss the Holy City Farmers Market at Holy City Brewery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holycitybrewing.com
What could be more summer than a Sunday night game of baseball at The Joe? Charleston RiverDogs take on the Columbia Fireflies at 5:05 p.m. riverdogs.com
Monday, June 27
Citadel Mall is showing “Clifford: The Big Red Dog” on the big screen in center court at 6 p.m. The movie is free, plus kids eat free (with an adult meal purchase) at Subway. citadelmall.net/events/monday-night-movies/
Tuesday, June 28
Enjoy books, stories, poetry, music and crafts that reinforce early literacy skills during Family Storytime at St. Paul’s Hollywood Library at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 29
Charleston County Parks’ Summer Entertainment Series hosts an exciting presentation about the snakes, turtles and alligators that live in the Lowcountry from Friends of Coastal South Carolina at 10 a.m. at James Island County Park, and Thursday, June 30, at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston.
The Daniel Island News Author Series presents local authors Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May at The Daniel Island Club at 3:30 p.m. to discuss their new book in The Islander series, “Search for Treasure.” The event includes hors d’oeuvres, speaker’s presentation and a book signing. Click here for tickets.
Learn about pluff mud and the creatures who make it home during Kid Tours at The Charleston Museum at 3:30 p.m. Use mud to creature sculptures and to paint.
Join Awendaw Green every Wednesday for Barn Jams, an outdoor concert event featuring different bands performing original music each week. The first band takes the stage at 6 p.m. Event entry is $10. Children under 12 are free. AwendawGreen.com/Barn-Jams
The Charleston Battery is back at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant to take on Atlanta United 2 at 7 p.m. charlestonbattery.com
Thursday, June 30
Make a splash with the Goose Creek Library during Storytime at the City of Goose Creek Pool, 300 Hamlet Circle, for kids birth to 5 years old. Admission to the pool is free for storytime participants.
Set your mind at ease during Starlight Yoga while taking in the sunset views and enjoying live music from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Folly Beach County Park. Pre-registration is available at CharlestonCountyParks.com for $10; on-site registration will be $12 per person.
*Please note – While we make every effort to provide current links and event details, we always encourage you to confirm details with event organizers before making final plans.
Dear Island neighbors,Happy summer!This time, a few events marking our nation’s acquisition of independence, and some other important items.CAROLINA DAYPlease join us on Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. at Town Hall for this year’s celebration of Carolina Day. We again commemorate the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, which took place on June 28, 1776, in which our brave South Carolina patriots achieved the first decisive victory over the invading British Naval fleet, one of the first great American victo...
Dear Island neighbors,
Happy summer!
This time, a few events marking our nation’s acquisition of independence, and some other important items.
CAROLINA DAY
Please join us on Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. at Town Hall for this year’s celebration of Carolina Day. We again commemorate the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, which took place on June 28, 1776, in which our brave South Carolina patriots achieved the first decisive victory over the invading British Naval fleet, one of the first great American victories of the Revolutionary War. In 2019, the Battery Gadsden Cultural Center, along with the Town, re-established an Island celebration of this day. This year’s festivities, on the plaza in front of Town Hall, will include raising of the Moultrie flag, the reading of our proclamation, participation by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a special speaker on the history of the battle. An extra special treat will be the firing of a musket salute by members of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, Col. Moultrie’s own unit! Invocation and benediction will be by Rev. Daniel Massie. Refreshments of donuts, coffee and orange juice will be served. Bring your family and friends out to this truly unique event.
Especially the kids, so they can learn about the great Island history they inherit.
WHEN IS JULY 4 THIS YEAR?
Making sure you never ask that question is another good reason to stick with the original title of Independence Day, which this year falls on Monday, July 4. So, get ready for a three-day weekend, with the main event on the third day. As always, it will be a jamup busy weekend on the Island if we have halfway welcoming weather, so be prepared. This year we will again enjoy one of our venerable Island traditions the morning of Independence Day and welcome the return of an old tradition in the late afternoon and evening.
GOLF CART PARADE
We’ll start the day with the golf cart and bike parade, which again begins at Sunrise Presbyterian Church and ends at the school. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m. As always, we’ll have ribbons for the best decorations, but…to be considered in the competition you must have a registration number for your cart or bike. They’ll be available at Town Hall through Friday, July 1, and you are strongly encouraged to get yours there. If you wait until the day of the event, you will need to show up no later than 8:30 a.m. if you want to register for the competition. If you show up after that, you are still free to join the parade after the registered participants, but you won’t be considered in the judging. When you get to the school, there will be Kona Ice and Duck Donuts (and coffee) for all, the Fire Department will be there to hose down willing kids, and the winning carts/bikes will get their ribbons. In light of her recent Jubilee, we are inviting Queen Elizabeth to judge this year’s Trooping Of Golf Carts (just to show no hard feelings about June 28, 1776, old girl), but we don’t yet know if she will attend. And feel free to bring your favorite Independence Day playlist to the parade for your not-too-loud (please) speakers. Maybe this year, the mayor won’t be the only one playing John Philip Sousa marches.
PARTY IN THE PARK AND FIREWORKS
After a multi-year absence, the Independence Day party at the park and fireworks are back!
Fire Chief Anthony Stith tells us that we’ll have music starting around 6 p.m. by the Shem Creek Boogie Band, with fireworks starting shortly after 9 p.m. Chief reminds us, “(Personal) fireworks are illegal on Sullivan’s Island, so come out and enjoy the Town’s”. And thanks in advance to all our public safety, public works and other Town staff who will be giving up their holiday weekend for a very long working weekend so that we can have a safe and enjoyable celebration on the Island. Please thank them when you see them.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN
It’s that time of year, when we have vacancies occurring on our Town Boards and Commissions: Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Tree Commission and Municipal Election Commission. Service on any of these Town groups is a wonderful way to learn more about the functioning of our Town government while giving back to your community. Please look into these opportunities. Space does not permit serving up all the relevant information here, but you can learn more at: bit.ly/ BandCApplication.
BEWARE OF RIP CURRENTS
It’s also the time of year when increased numbers of beach swimmers and waders collide with increased chances of dangerous rip currents. Please always be aware of the dangers and educate your family and guests about the issue. Here’s a good place to start: bit.ly/ NOAArip.
FIRE STATION UPDATE
The fire station rebuild and maintenance/storage building project remains on track. As of May 31, the project is 76% complete and on schedule. Delivery is expected in late August or early September. Contact Andy Benke if you want to learn more or arrange a tour.
See you around the Island!
Pat O’Neil, Mayor
(843) 670-9266