Sandcastles aren’t just a childhood pastime. The art of sculpting with sand has evolved into a form of expression that is truly remarkable to witness. Using their hands, simple tools and sand and water, contestants created beautiful sculptures at the 36th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition on June 7. This family-friendly event is a project of the Isle of Palms … [Read more...] about A Fleeting Masterpiece Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition yields exquisite artistry
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Younger You Aesthetics and Wellness: Fountain of Youth
Throughout the past 25 years of Dr. Jaclyn Lanham’s career, she’s had the privilege of working with both medical providers and non-medical professionals in a collaborative effort to enhance their patients’ experiences. Throughout COVID-19, she has seen firsthand the decline in mental health and how this has decreased the quality of life for both men and women. Her combined … [Read more...] about Younger You Aesthetics and Wellness: Fountain of Youth
Children under 12 must wear seatbelts on golf carts, per recent SC law
While golf carts can be fun and more maneuverable to ride, they now carry with them a requirement for all children under the age of 12 to wear a seat belt when riding along state-owned public roads. The new law, introduced as a bill in the South Carolina State House in January 2025, was overwhelmingly approved in both the House by a vote count of 105-6, and in the Senate … [Read more...] about Children under 12 must wear seatbelts on golf carts, per recent SC law
Parking rates rise as tourist season heats up Increase in effect through Labor Day
In an effort to better manage growing concerns over resident and visitor parking on Isle of Palms, city leaders have enforced new parking rates for the annual summer season. In an 8-1 vote on May 27, IOP City Council passed a resolution for the following rates, which will be in effect daily through Labor Day for the municipal parking lots on Pavilion Drive: $15 per … [Read more...] about Parking rates rise as tourist season heats up Increase in effect through Labor Day
Final warning for e-bikes to skirt fines, civil penalties Riders prohibited on beach through Labor Day
While using bikes on public roadways has been a legal concern for police and parents since 1895, Isle of Palms police are now urging parents and users of e-bikes to not only adopt safer speeds and practices, but to realize that damage caused to people’s property due to misuse is punishable in a number of ways. “Some kids are damaging property with e-bikes,” said IOPPD Sgt. … [Read more...] about Final warning for e-bikes to skirt fines, civil penalties Riders prohibited on beach through Labor Day