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James Island, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello James Island! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- See what James Island homes actually sold for this spring.
- Where James Island locals can snag the new Piccolo Spoleto guide
Also on today's calendar: Yoga Fest- June 18, 2026.
Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 72.
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Real estate transactions for Sunday, May 24, 2026 (postandcourier.com) — If you’re watching the James Island housing market, several properties here topped the $1 million mark in early March, including homes on Swanson Avenue and Minott Street. The full list shows what buyers are paying across James Island and nearby communities right now. 
• City of Charleston Announces 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Guide, New Website, and Citywide Distribution (holycitysinner.com) — James Island residents can now grab a printed Piccolo Spoleto Festival Guide at Muddy Waters Coffee on Maybank Highway, making it easy to plan shows close to home or downtown. The city’s revamped website also lets you search events by date, time, and performer, plus highlights new family-friendly offerings and volunteer opportunities throughout Charleston.
📸 Around James Island
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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6/5, @ Martin's BBQ on James' Island, 6-9pm, solo show →
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, 1622 Highland Ave, Charleston
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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Yoga Fest- June 18, 2026 →
James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston
5:30 pm
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Committee on Traffic and Transportation →
Charleston, SC Calendar, 80 Broad Street, Charleston
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Committee on Ways and Means →
City of Charleston, 80 Broad Street, Charleston
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City Council →
City of Charleston, 80 Broad Street, Charleston
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WSCGA - Women's Golf Day Event →
Charleston, SC Calendar Charleston, SC 29402
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Board of Architectural Review – Small →
Charleston, SC Calendar, 2 George St. First Floor - Suite 1403, Charleston
4:30 pm -
Redevelopment and Preservation Commission →
Charleston, SC Calendar, Conference Call #: 1-646-931-3860 Meeting ID #: 895 1391 8696, Charleston
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Sullivans Island Beach Sweep with Babiators →
Sullivan's Island Elementary School, 2014 Mike Perkis Pl, Sullivan's Island
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Unity Gain — The Bounty Bar →
The Bounty Bar, 15 Center St, Folly Beach
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West Ashley Community Cleanup →
Charleston, SC Calendar Charleston, SC 29402
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Super Reggae Man →
Pinky's on the Beach, 1 Center St, Folly Beach
12:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Folly Beach
- 10 Beloved South Carolina Seafood Shacks With Shrimp And Grits People Obsess Over (takingthekids.com)
Charleston
- I've Taken Dozens of Solo Trips—These Are the Travel Myths I Wish I'd Ignored Sooner (realsimple.com)
- Review: Inventive festival operas point to a new direction (charlestoncitypaper.com)
- Door slammed on RiverDogs twice in Sunday doubleheader, falling 4-0 and 1-0 to Crawdads (abcnews4.com)
Ok James Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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