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From The Blog

Top Kiawah News from 2024

In 2024, you, our association members, were anxious about Tropical Storm Helene’s impact and intently watched a live view of Kiawah’s beach, you followed the litigation surrounding the land at Captain Sam’s Spit (February 2024 potential highland sale; July 2024 KICA lowlands lawsuit update); and you engaged with wider community conversations about Johns Island roads (May 2024 Main Road Corridor Segment C meeting; Sept 2024 Segment C concerns prompt reconsideration).

You refreshed your memory on what to leave at home and what to bring to the Sandcastle pool. You were interested in KICA’s ongoing efforts to maintain roads and the 15 that were repaved in the fall of 2024. You were alarmed to learn alligator feeding is a problem, and how to be a part of the solution. As a gracious host, you made sure you knew how to get your guests through the gate with ease. And finally, you were satisfied to hear KICA expanded Security patrol to include bicycle patrol, where rules (like the e-bike prohibition) are enforced and officers provide education on trail etiquette.

 

The top ten clicked links from KICA’s email newsletters and notices in 2024:

 

    1. Tropical Storm Helene #3: Sept. 27 2024 – LIVE BEACH CAM: Watch what’s happening on Kiawah from the safety of your home. The Sandcastle’s live beach cam can be viewed here – 1260 clicks
    2. KICA Weekly Update – Feb. 23, 2024 – CAPT. SAM’S: Kiawah Partners offers to sell developable land to state of SC for $40M. Any potential sale has no impact on land deeded to KICA. SEE THE DETAILS – 1178 clicks
    3. KICA Weekly Update – July 19, 2024 – KICA Special Litigation Committee Provides the Latest on the Captain Sam’s Spit Lawsuit. SEE THE LATEST ON THE LAWSUIT – 1124 clicks
    4. KICA Weekly Update – May 17, 2024 – AREA TRAFFIC: County’s new preferred alternative for Main Road to Betsy Kerrison features four lane sections, roundabouts at busy intersections and a mixed-use path. SEE THE ROUTE & MAKE COMMENTS – 1052 clicks
    5. KICA Weekly Update – April 26, 2024 – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. What to Bring to the Pool, and What to Leave at Home. READ NOW, RELAX LATER – 948 clicks
    6. KICA Weekly Update -Sept. 6, 2024 – INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE: Paving Schedule Announced for 15 Neighborhood Roads in Kiawah’s Eastern Half. VIEW THE ROADS, SCHEDULE, AND WHAT TO EXPECT – 945 clicks
    7. KICA Weekly Update – Aug. 30, 2024 – FED=DEAD: KICA biologists and Security staff report that alligator feeding is on the rise. Learn what to do if you witness this or other concerning behavior. NEVER INTERACT WITH GATORS – 897 clicks
    8. KICA Weekly Update – June 21, 2024 – GATE ACCESS: Get Your Guests Through the Main Gate With Ease. A SMOOTH JOURNEY MAKES FOR A RELAXING TRIP – 879 clicks
    9. KICA Weekly Update -Sept. 20, 2024 – LOCAL ROADS: Main Road Corridor: Segment C Gets More Analysis Following Community Comments. DELAYS LIKELY FOR BOHICKET UPDATES – 824 clicks
    10. KICA Weekly Update – June 28, 2024 – SECURITY & ENFORCEMENT: KICA’s Bike Patrol Enforces Electric Bicycle Violations and More. SAFE PEDALING ON THE ISLAND – 811 clicks