It would be difficult to find a person whose Charleston roots run deeper than those of Joseph Patrick Riley. Serving as mayor for four decades, he left behind a legacy of excellence and a baseball stadium named in his honor when he retired in January 2016. But during his 10 terms in office, and for many years before and after, Riley had a home away from home on a tranquil … [Read more...] about Joe Riley and IOP: A Family Tradition
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The Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child: Running Down a Dream
Running for the love of running isn’t always something people can get on board with, but just about everyone can appreciate running for a cause. This year’s Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child celebrates 25 years of doing just that. Organized by the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, the annual race benefits organizations that work for the prevention of child abuse … [Read more...] about The Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child: Running Down a Dream
Kevin Curran’s Winning Run Design: A Part of Something Local
The Isle of Palms Exchange Club is gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk For the Child – and it’s planning something extra special for this year’s event. The race – which has raised more than $1 million for local charities since 1992 – is set for Oct. 7. To commemorate the milestone event, the IOP club decided to seek entries … [Read more...] about Kevin Curran’s Winning Run Design: A Part of Something Local
Renovations Planned at IOP Marina
Some of the docks at the Isle of Palms marina survived the wrath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. They won’t have to last much longer if local voters approve major renovations at the city-owned facility located at the confluence of Morgan Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway. A referendum scheduled for Nov. 7 will most likely determine the fate of a plan to borrow $5.5 million to … [Read more...] about Renovations Planned at IOP Marina
This Summer’s Historic Eclipse: Moon Shadow
On Aug. 21, 2017, astronomers, space nerds, scientists and fellow stargazers will have a reason to rejoice. A total solar eclipse... I remember as a child lying on a blanket on my Florida lawn, looking up at the canopy of stars that shined millions of light years above my head. Spotting Orion’s Belt and the Big Dipper, I marveled at the way a whole other world existed far from … [Read more...] about This Summer’s Historic Eclipse: Moon Shadow