Flooding has become so routine on Isle of Palms that despite the inconvenience it often causes for residents and public works personnel, it is something everyone just lives with as a normal part of the environment. “Other southeastern coastal cities face similar problems but with one caveat: the Lowcountry of South Carolina is low,” said Norman Levine, director of the Santee … [Read more...] about FEMA grant latest effort to curb constant flooding, erosion issues
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IOPFD’s Hathaway honored with Key to the City after 36 years of service
For longtime Isle of Palms Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Richard Hathaway, being a firefighter is in his family’s DNA – it was in his sights even before he started school. Now, after 36 years of serving “the greatest profession in the world,” Hathaway stepped down from the department recently. On Sept. 24, IOP City Council bestowed him a Key to the City in recognition of … [Read more...] about IOPFD’s Hathaway honored with Key to the City after 36 years of service
What’s On The Menu? The 19th hole Huey’s: where mulligans make for better times
After playing your next round on either the Harbor or Links course at Wild Dunes Resort, head over to the clubhouse for a laid-back, relaxing lunch at Huey’s. Appetizer choices include grilled chicken quesadillas, fried stuffed jalapeno peppers, Vidalia onion rings, black bean and queso dip as well as pickle-brined, buttermilk-marinated chicken tenders served with a side of … [Read more...] about What’s On The Menu? The 19th hole Huey’s: where mulligans make for better times
Behind the Bar: Take a load off with tasty libations at Laughing Gull
Jessica Backhus has worked as a bartender in some capacity for far longer than her bright smile portrays. As a young adult, you could have found her banquet bartending; think measured pour spouts and red solo cups. Backhus, a Colorado native, got her start mixing craft cocktails in Nashville at a bar called the Holland House, then at Husk Nashville for the first five years … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Take a load off with tasty libations at Laughing Gull
Everyone needs flood insurance
Floods can happen anywhere — even in areas with low-to-moderate flood risk. Flooding and cyclone events (e.g., hurricanes) are the most common and costly disasters in the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage each year. Coverage is crucial because: • 99 percent of U.S. counties have experienced a flood since 1998, and over 40 percent of flood insurance claims … [Read more...] about Everyone needs flood insurance
