SI Magazine Winter 2016-17

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I t’s hard not to fall in love with
the natural beauty and charm of Sullivan’s Island.
A good feeling comes over me every time I drive
over the causeway to
the island. The views
as you cross the Ben Sawyer
Bridge are magnificent, and
sometimes I find myself
grinning just because I’m so
blessed to live close enough to
the island to visit whenever I want to.
I love to make excuses to visit all our barrier islands.
However, Sullivan’s Island is just a little more special for me.
When I met my wife for the first time in 2007, little did
I know we would be getting married at Sunrise Presbyterian
Church a couple of years later. Rachel and I did a lot of
church shopping before we were married, but, as soon as we
found Sunrise, we stopped looking. It felt like home.
When you read the story in this issue about the
church, you will be reminded that the people themselves
are the church. This year, we are celebrating the 25-year
anniversary of the current building, which was constructed
after Hurricane Hugo blew through the Lowcountry. I
would like to personally invite any of you who have not
visited the church to do so during this special time for us.
Over time, I have observed that the churches,
businesses and organizations on Sullivan’s Island are
the hubs that really bring the people in the community
together. As most of you know, the island is home to a lot
of interesting characters and strong personalities.
While working on a story about the Carolina Coast
Surf Club, I was invited to attend a meeting with a small
group of people who were breathing new life into the
Battery Gadsden Cultural Center. I was impressed by their
mission and was later invited to become a board member.
When you read the article about BGCC, you will see how
active the group has been over the past two years. We have
a lot of great events, fundraisers and meetings coming
up soon, and we welcome everyone to participate. Please
consider getting involved with BGCC and help preserve
the history and culture of Sullivan’s Island.
I enjoy being part of the enthusiastic, hardworking
team that helped create this publication. I also would
like to thank all our readers, as well as the businesses and
advertisers who make it all possible.
Enjoy reading our magazine!
Brandon Clark
FROM THE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
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