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Read more about the article The Huyler Years: 1923 to 1956

The Huyler Years: 1923 to 1956

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:January 17, 2023
  • Post category:All

Back in August, the three Huyler siblings came to visit Dewees Island with their honorary family member Andy.  It was such a delight to hear their stories as they reminisced…

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Hurricane Ian Wrap-up

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:October 13, 2022
  • Post category:All

Once again, we were pretty lucky.  It's been two weeks since Hurricane Ian blew through and while we didn't get through it unscathed, we sustained relatively minimal damage. Please support…

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Read more about the article 2022 Turtle Season Begins

2022 Turtle Season Begins

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:May 11, 2022
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Our 2022 turtle season begins this week, and we’re excited!  Every day from mid-May to mid-August, someone is checking the beaches of South Carolina for sea turtle nests.  The first…

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Read more about the article After 28 years, Beloved Ferry Captain Readies for Retirement

After 28 years, Beloved Ferry Captain Readies for Retirement

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:January 30, 2022
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For 28 years, he has steadfastly piloted the ferry through all kinds of weather between the Isle of Palms and Dewees Island.  He drives school children to school in the…

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Read more about the article Ice, Ice, Baby

Ice, Ice, Baby

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:January 22, 2022
  • Post category:All/Winter

If you're gonna have an ice storm, this is the kind to have.  The temps have dropped below freezing for about 12 hours now, and the light rain that moved…

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Read more about the article A 200 year old Murder Story on Dewees Island

A 200 year old Murder Story on Dewees Island

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:September 15, 2021
  • Post category:All/Dewees History/History

Dr. Nic Butler, the historian for Charleston County Public Library and the author of the fascinating Charleston Time Machine podcast, researched a 200 year old murder on Dewees Island. He…

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Read more about the article New Internet Possibilities on the Horizon for Dewees Island

New Internet Possibilities on the Horizon for Dewees Island

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:July 16, 2021
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THE PRESENT If you're looking information on current 2021 Internet access for Dewees, see our Internet post from February. IN THE NEAR FUTURE Starlink from SpaceX looks super promising. We…

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Read more about the article The Old Fashioned Joys of July 4 on Dewees Island

The Old Fashioned Joys of July 4 on Dewees Island

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:July 6, 2021
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It's been a great weekend on the island: the weather is gorgeous and the traditions are in full swing as we started the weekend with food truck and then a…

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Read more about the article The Islanders launches June 15! Entire Novel set on Dewees!

The Islanders launches June 15! Entire Novel set on Dewees!

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:June 9, 2021
  • Post category:All

We have to admit we're pretty excited about this latest book from NYT best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May, both island friends of Dewees Island.  Intended for middle…

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Read more about the article The Year of Sunrise

The Year of Sunrise

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:April 17, 2021
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A few weeks ago, I realized that it had been an entire year since I started broadcasting sunrise from the island.   With the exception of three days, I put…

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