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Dewees Island Highway Sign on 41st Street

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:November 17, 2010
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The Communications Committee has been working to raise the profile of Dewees Island in the community. There is a new highway street sign at the corner of 41st Street and…

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New Cold Water Cooler on the Ferry

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:August 24, 2010
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We were delighted to find this ice water cooler on the boat the other day.  There are recyclable paper cups available, but we are fans of traveling with a refillable…

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Dewees Ferry Crew Member Dillion Smith to Appear in MUSC Commercial

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:June 26, 2010
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Dillon Smith frequently performs as a clown known as "Ditchbug." Ditch was recently filmed for an MUSC TV commercial. You may need to watch carefully, Dillion says Ditch will only…

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Dewees Alligator Survey Data

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:March 23, 2010
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During the POA Annual Meeting, Lori Sheridan Wilson, the Environmental Program Director, presented a number of interesting facts and updates.  We plan to make several blog posts reiterating the data…

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1 Reason the Dewees Ferry is One of the Best Places to See the Dolphins in SC

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:March 7, 2010
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Ken Burger from Charleston's Post and Courier newspaper published a nice article about why South Carolina doesn't allow Dolphins in captivity.  South Carolina is the only state in The Union…

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The Inside of the Parker

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:February 25, 2010
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While the Aggie Gray is getting her annual maintenance and the Dewees Lady (aka "The Thunderbox") is out of commission, the ferry staff has been using the Parker to transport…

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Ferry Crew Grins through the COLD

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:January 4, 2010
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The temperatures in Charleston have fallen to near record lows and are expected to stay low for 2 weeks. That's any unusually long and deep cold snap for the area.…

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Wild Ferry Ride

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:December 19, 2009
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Joseph McAlhany, Jr. snapped the picture below on December 1.  It shows what happens when the Aggie Gray and the Parker are both out for service and the Dewees Lady…

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Nature Programs for Thanksgiving Weekend

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:November 23, 2009
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Friday, November 27th Self guided history tour and activities posted in the Nature Center Saturday, November 28th Fall Exploration 10:30-12:30 at Landings Building Nature Craft 2:30 at Huyler House picnic…

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Shrimp boat steams north on ICW

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:August 15, 2009
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While on the Dewees ferry, we passed Lady Eva, a shrimp boat. She was heading north, probably back home to Georgetown.

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