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  1. Paul Gelegotis Bridge over the Stono River between James and Johns IslandsNews · Mon, Oct 19 · Johns IslandThe Main, River and Chisolm roundabout is openTraffic started moving through it at 6 am Monday, and River Road reopened after the weekend closure.Reported by ABC News 4
  2. News · Mon, Oct 19 · Johns IslandBarrier Islands Little League's new fields: the plan and how to helpThe county approved 40 acres off Main Road for the Johns Island league in 2024. Here's the deal, the match the league has to raise, and where to give.From the business Barrier Islands Little League
  3. Aerial view of an oceanfront golf course winding through dunes, lagoons and maritime forest beside a long, wide beachPlay · Mon, Oct 19 · Johns IslandKiawah Island Club's Orange Hill takes shape on Johns IslandAn 18-hole and a 9-hole course by Beau Welling, for the Club's members.From the business Kiawah Island Club
  4. Play · Mon, Oct 19 · Minero, Johns IslandLadies Night Out at Minero on ThursdayThe Art of Health Chiropractic is hosting cocktails and small bites at Minero on Maybank Highway, Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 to 8 pm.From the business The Art of Health Chiropractic on Instagram
  5. Freshfields Village shops and palmettos on Johns IslandEat · Mon, Oct 19 · Freshfields VillageLowcountry Smoke & Shuck comes to Freshfields Nov. 14Garden & Gun's oyster and barbecue afternoon on the Village Green, 3 to 6 p.m.From the business Garden & Gun
  6. Players on blue outdoor padel courts among palms and pinesPlay · Mon, Oct 19 · 3121 Marlin Rd, Johns IslandPadel comes to Johns Island at The PointA padel club at Trophy Lakes, with clinics for every level and free community play on Sundays.From the business The Point
  7. The Angel Oak's sprawling limbs on Johns IslandPlay · Thu, Oct 15 · Johns Island County ParkThe Charleston ClassicMusic & festival Nov 13–14, disc golf Nov 13–15, at Johns Island County Park.From the business Disc Golf Scene, the tournament page
  8. Wooden boardwalk with an outdoor shower post crossing the dunes to the ocean at duskNews · Wed, Oct 14 · Seabrook IslandSeabrook beach rules change tomorrowTemporary rules start Oct. 15 while SIPOA scrapes sand on the beach, expected through Dec. 31.Official source Town of Seabrook Island — Temporary Beach Rules During the 2026 SIPOA Sand Scraping Project
  9. Shrimp trawlers tied up at a working dockWater · Thu, Oct 1 · The islands' creeksOyster season is open through May 15South Carolina's recreational shellfish season opened October 1.Official source SC Department of Natural Resources

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