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Message from Miss Edisto

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

HEY EDISTO!!

I want everyone to know how glad I am to be representing Edisto this year. You can’t imagine how excited I was when my name was called and I was crowned Miss Edisto Beach! My goal is to make Edisto proud to have me as their queen and be a great representative for Edisto at SC United States pageant in March. 

My sister queen Kristin (the Teen queen of Edisto) and I have had so much fun! We did a ‘back to school’ fashion show at Dillard’s. We modeled prom gowns and dresses for homecoming (so many cute dresses to choose from!! Girls get to Dillards FAST!) I am gonna try to add pictures on here for you to see… TRY being the key word there!

I can’t believe that missed the Pink Heals Tour… I had SAT’s (Yuck! lol) but Kristin said it was great. I saw pictures and spoke to people and I am really inspired by all of the people and the huge efforts being put towards the cause. I am hoping they will be back soon. I wanna see that big pink firetruck!! Oh and the firefighters in pink (Oh that’s so cute!).

We did a photo shoot on the beach a couple of weeks ago with Sweetgrass Photography. Wow it was cold!!  But fun! We had such a great time. The people of Edisto are so nice. I couldn’t believe that as cold as it was that there were still so many people on the beach! Again I will try to post the pictures.

I am look forward to seeing EVERYONE at the Edisto Christmas parade November 28th!

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Queen of Edisto Beach Named

Friday, September 18th, 2009

follyedistoqueens The Queen of Edisto Beach is…Jade Lankford. She is joined by Teen Queen Kristin Kennedy!

“Momma Mia” was the theme of this year’s annual Queen of Edisto Beach and Queen of Folly Beach Pageants held September 12 at North Charleston’s Park Circle Community Center. Ladies between the ages of 13 and 29 from all over the state competed for the two Miss titles and two Teen titles. Kimberly Childers and Jade Lankford were crowned Queen while Courtney Ballenger and Kristin Kennedy walked away with the Teen Titles along with cash and other prizes . The winners will work with several charities in the area during their reign.

Master of Ceremonies was Shawn Smetana of WCIV Channel 4 News and the judges panel included Patty Medley, mother of former Miss South Carolina Teen USA and Miss South Carolina USA Sarah Medley and Richard Bryant, co star of Lifetimes’ “Army Wives.” Dancers from “All That Jazz of Charleston” provided entertainment and joined the contestants for the outstanding opening number.

The contestants were judged on swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage interview. They also were the guests along with their parents, judges and members of the pageant Board for the Reining Queen’s Luncheon which was a Southern BarBQue held on the grounds. Also this year The Learning Channel was on hand taping for an upcoming show featuring pageants throughout the state. The series is set to begin on September 30.

Runners-up in the Miss Division were Andrea Waters and Melanie Helm. Lauren Rickabaugh and Laura Timmons were the runners-up in the Teen Division. Swimsuit winners were Lauren Rickabaugh and Melanie Helm while Andrea Waters and Kathryn Pickelsimer won the on-stage interview award. Other award winners included Kristina Burton and Clarka Wycliffe, congeniality winners and Lauren Rickabaugh and Lindsey Lambrakos were photogenic winners.

The Pageantry Magazine Spirit Award Winner is Mary Sears Webb, grandmother of outgoing Teen Queen Emily Sears for her hard work and dedication to our pageant and its purpose. Brett Denaux was recognized with an award for his outstanding work with the pageant and setting up the pageant’s official web site.

The Elisabeth Mills Pageant Angel Award given each year in Memory of Elisabeth Mills, a young lady from our area who was preparing for the Miss South Carolina Teen USA Pageant who was killed by a drunk driver. This award is given to the one contestant or person involved with the pageant who demonstrates the true sportsmanship of the pageant along with enjoyment of all aspects of the pageant. The recipient this year is Clarka Wicliffe.

Queen of Edisto Beach-Jade Lankford

Teen Queen of Edisto Beach-Kristin Kennedy

Queen of Folly Beach-Kimberly Childers

Teen Queen of Folly Beach-Courtney Ballenger

(View Photo Gallery Here)

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Labor Day Weekend on Edisto

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Wow, was this Labor Day Weekend great or what?! We hope you made it out for great weather, food, and the best beach in the country.

If you were lucky enough to be here we would love to read about it. Post here to share with those who were here with you, and especially for those who could not make it.

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Queen of Edisto Beach

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

emilie21The search is on for the next Queen and Teen Queen of Edisto Beach, which will join contestants from Folly Beach on September 12th for this year’s exciting pageant. Ladies between the ages of 13 and 30 are invited to compete for the chance to represent Edisto Beach as their very own royalty and ambassador.

This is an event for the whole family. Contestants attend the reigning queen’s luncheon with their parents,  judges and the media. A fun-filled afternoon carries contestants and

attendees right up to the crowning of the new queens. Winners receive the official designer crown and banner, a fabulous prize package including a cash prize and the chance to represent these beach islands at festivals, parades such as SC USA and many others.

Pageant Information:

Date: September 12, 2009

Theme: “Mama Mia” Featuring the music of ABBA

Venue: Park Circle Community Center, North Charleston

Start Time: 7:00 P.M. EST

If you would like more information on the application process or just need tickets,  call Director Don Wilkinson at (843) 343-2560 or email donnyfb@gmail.com. More information on the aplication process and the pageant in general can be found at www.queenoffollybeachpageant.com.

Have you participated in  this pageant in the past? Are you going to this year? We would love to read your comments here!

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First Look at Edisto

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

As you will read on this site and hear from anyone who lives here or visits, Edisto Beach is one of the few uncommercialized, family-oriented beaches left. First-time visitors and locals alike automatically recognize the spanish moss draped live oaks leading into Edisto as the entrance to something even more intriguing.

So what makes Edisto Beach so great? Is it the beautiful beaches,  picturesque sunsets, historic sites, fresh seafood served in the taste of the town, or maybe its the unique beach homes that line the coast? Perhaps its the lack of hotels, red lights and chain restaurants. It could be any one or combination of these things, or maybe something comes to mind that we left out completely.

From speaking to or emailing back and forth with some of you, it is clear there are many different ways people have had their first look at Edisto Beach. Some grew up here, others have been vacationing since they were kids. Maybe Edisto was discovered further down life’s road in retirement, or on a day trip from nearby Charleston.

Your experience is surely unique and we would love to hear about that. Blog with us now and share your Edisto Beach memories.

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Vacations at Edisto Beach

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Edisto’s best selection of vacation home getaways. From a single single-family residence to a cozy villa… We have the perfect vacation spot for every family and budget. Choose from ocean front or marsh view to a secluded deep water home on our island.

Find out more about our rental program for your beach home or call to reserve your vacation today!

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