The 2025 Isle of Palms Beach Run will take place Saturday, July 19, on Front Beach behind the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms. Competitors can enter in the following divisions: 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run. The race begins at 8 a.m. Youth Fun Runs start at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $30-$40 for the 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run and $10 for the Youth Fun Runs. Registration will … [Read more...] about IOP Beach Run ready to race on July 19
Health & Fitness
Daylight Savings: Time to safely soak up the sunshine
There’s nothing like a sun-soaked day on the Isle of Palms — the ocean glistening, the breeze rolling in and the sand warm beneath your toes. But let’s be real: the South Carolina heat and humidity can be intense and no one wants their perfect beach day ruined by sunburn or heat exhaustion. The key? Soaking up the sunshine safely. Here’s how to enjoy every sun-kissed second … [Read more...] about Daylight Savings: Time to safely soak up the sunshine
Cycling for a cure: LOWVELO ramps up to raise millions for local cancer research
The 6th Annual LOWVELO Ride, which raises critical funds supporting MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s lifesaving cancer research and features different cycling routes all either beginning or ending at Isle of Palms, takes place Nov. 2. Riders choose one of five routes based on their desired distance: 10, 20, 23, 50 or 80 miles. There are many ways to participate, including a … [Read more...] about Cycling for a cure: LOWVELO ramps up to raise millions for local cancer research
LOWVELO Cycles on to Fundraise Vital Cancer Research
Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer one way or another, whether directly or indirectly. The second leading cause of death in the U.S. behind only heart disease, the American Cancer Society estimates that there were 1.9 million newly-diagnosed cases and 609,360 cancer deaths in 2022. LOWVELO, a year-long fundraising event in support of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, … [Read more...] about LOWVELO Cycles on to Fundraise Vital Cancer Research
Life Ring Donation Inflates Water Safety Concerns Following Drowning
Mateo Lopez, 22, a young father of two, tragically lost his life on Oct. 5, 2022, just 10 feet from a dock on Lake Norman, North Carolina, reported by Cornellius Today. Witnessed by a crowd, Lopez’s struggle was agonizingly visible, but the absence of proper rescue equipment and bystanders who couldn’t swim left them feeling powerless. Among those witnesses was 13-year-old … [Read more...] about Life Ring Donation Inflates Water Safety Concerns Following Drowning
New Wastewater Treatment Plant Wait is Over, Operations Start January
The high quality of living and lifestyle on Isle of Palms is about to be improved even further. When the island’s new $26.2 million wastewater treatment plant begins operations in January 2024, it will not only represent a state-of-the-art facility to benefit all residents for many decades, but will mark a big step forward in the entire community’s livability. “The … [Read more...] about New Wastewater Treatment Plant Wait is Over, Operations Start January
IOP Connector Run Raises $100K, Bridges Ggap for Child Abuse Prevention Nonprofits
The 2023 Isle of Palms Connector Run & Walk for the Child held on Oct. 7, an annual fundraiser benefiting child abuse prevention and awareness agencies, raised more than $100,000 for area organizations serving on the front lines in the fight against child abuse, according to preliminary numbers provided by the IOP race’s board. Roughly 950 participants registered for the … [Read more...] about IOP Connector Run Raises $100K, Bridges Ggap for Child Abuse Prevention Nonprofits
Too Cold to Sunbathe? Visit Beach House Spa
You might not notice Beach House Spa if you weren’t looking for it. A quaint and welcoming abode right off the main drag in Isle of Palms, this unassuming building is a paradise of relaxation on the seashore. A popular spot for locals and tourists alike, the Beach House Spa has faithfully offered various spa services in a beachy setting for nine years and counting. Owner Bill … [Read more...] about Too Cold to Sunbathe? Visit Beach House Spa
Coastal Patient Advocates on IOP: A Focus on Total Well-being
The US. health care system is complicated, frustrating and sometimes downright scary. Thankfully, patient advocacy is becoming more prevalent across the nation, and Charleston native Sharon Harper has brought this practice to the Isle of Palms and the tri-county area. She founded Coastal Patient Advocates to help people navigate the complexities of health care, offering a wide … [Read more...] about Coastal Patient Advocates on IOP: A Focus on Total Well-being
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