It’s a natural phenomenon that takes place along almost every shore and on every beach – but for decades people have tried everything to stop or at least slow the process of erosion. It’s an ongoing process Isle of Palms works tirelessly to manage, and the city and has made tremendous headway over the last 10 years. City Administrator Linda Tucker said IOP has been very … [Read more...] about “We are Stewards of Our Beach.” Restoration Projects
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Night of Wind and Water
Editor’s Note: The following harrowing tale originally appeared in Hurricane Hugo - The Storm of the Century. For more survival tales about this powerful 1989 storm, visit the digital version of the magazine at www.HugoMagazine.com. I would like to have been somewhere where I could have seen it,” said a Lowcountry resident who lost everything to Hugo. It’s a reaction shared by … [Read more...] about Night of Wind and Water
IOP Public Works Director Donnie Pitts: Trash Talk
Ask a random Isle of Palms resident about the main purpose of the town’s Public Works Department and, chances are, the first thing he or she will mention is collecting the garbage, showing up on the same day each week and hauling off items ranging from kitchen trash and last night’s leftovers to broken down washing machines and overused mattresses. Fair enough. But there’s … [Read more...] about IOP Public Works Director Donnie Pitts: Trash Talk
Coastal Efforts Keep Sea Turtles Safer: Turtle Talk
From early May to October, don’t be surprised if you get a little more than you bargained for during your early morning beach walks along the Carolina coast. In fact, prepare yourself for the distinct pleasure of stumbling upon the tracks of a loggerhead turtle or the unique opportunity to watch a hatchling emerging in person. However, though these beautiful moments of … [Read more...] about Coastal Efforts Keep Sea Turtles Safer: Turtle Talk
Remembering the Isle of Palms Airport: Up, Up and Gone Away
Once upon a time, before it had a bridge from the mainland, Isle of Palms had its own airport. You couldn’t fly directly to London or Los Angeles, but Atlanta and Altoona wouldn’t be out of the question. Perhaps the most important person in the history of this airfield was Haywood “Woody” Faison, who fell in love with flying at the age of 5 in his native North … [Read more...] about Remembering the Isle of Palms Airport: Up, Up and Gone Away