We think of our island as the epitome of tranquility and safety. In fact, that’s why many folks have moved here. But the Isle of Palms was once the site of a heinous crime; a case that will go down in history not only for its vile nature, but also because of the legendary figures involved. The story begins on Sullivan’s Island the night after Christmas on Dec. 26, 1928. … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Moonshine murder trial of 1928
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Then vs. Now: Ocean Boulevard – Same rules, different Monopoly board
Some of us are old enough to remember the singer Paul Anka crooning, “Do you remember the times of your life?” What would you consider the times of your life? Many of us flash back to our youth for those memories. Folks who grew up on or frequented the Isle of Palms decades ago remember Front Beach as the backdrop for much of that nostalgia. It was a simpler time when the … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now: Ocean Boulevard – Same rules, different Monopoly board
Then vs. Now: The Boathouse formerly functioned as the Inlet Inn
One of the most idyllic places on the Isle of Palms is undoubtedly Breach Inlet. With its sunset vistas, dolphin sightings and crabbing opportunities, who doesn’t want to while away the hours there? That’s just what Nell and Griffin Bunch were counting on when they opened their restaurant, the Inlet Inn, there in 1938. The couple also offered a few rooms for rent above the … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now: The Boathouse formerly functioned as the Inlet Inn
From the Archives: Saddling up for IOP’s mechanical steeplechase
Two hundred years ago, Charleston had a prominent place in the world of horse racing, with many local planters raising thoroughbreds and Hampton Park’s identity as the renowned Washington Race Course. Believe it or not, the Isle of Palms had its own version of horseracing a century later — although not in the conventional sense. At the turn of the 20th century, Front Beach … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Saddling up for IOP’s mechanical steeplechase
Then vs. Now: The Citadel Beach Club
It’s a landmark situated on the very edge of civilization. And that’s the point. After all, the folks who spend their leisure time there deserve a much-needed break from the structure of their daily lives. What better place to unwind than in a tropical paradise that they can call their own? The Citadel Beach Club is such a haven. Back in 1958, the school purchased 5 acres of … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now: The Citadel Beach Club