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🌱 How a near-record lottery haul and a saved tree affect locals

James Island, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings James Island! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a near-record lottery haul and a saved tree affect locals

Also on today's calendar: Canvas and Cocktails and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• S.C. Lottery generates near-record $606.8M for education (charlestoncitypaper.com) — South Carolina’s lottery just delivered $606.8 million for education statewide, funding scholarships and K-12 programs that also benefit James Island students. In other local news, a request to remove a 200-year-old James Island tree has been withdrawn, preserving a landmark many residents value for its history and character.
   

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    Wednesday July 15
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    Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island, 798 Folly Rd Unit A, Charleston
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🗞 Nearby News

Folly Beach

  • Folly Beach considers ban on drone fishing over safety concerns (live5news.com)
  • Jervis Forum Roundtable 17-48 on Beverton, Exceptionalism in Crisis (issforum.org)

Charleston

  • ‘Feels like the right time': Britt's Donuts owner on Charleston expansion (portcitydaily.com)
  • North Charleston man arrested after assault of juvenile on Ladson Road (abcnews4.com)
  • The Lowline Hotel and Avion Hospitality Appoint Leadership Team Ahead of Summer 2026 Opening (hotel-online.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: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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