Island Vibes Story

Isle of Palms city leaders are already looking at alternate ways for meeting all budget projections, without having to increase future taxes. After much discussion, mulling over several options and trying to balance present costs with future debts, IOP City Council is set to approve a new budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The budget will include $29.1 million for projected … [Read more...] about City Budget Aims to Avoid Tax Increases

Moncks Corner resident Howard Hogue, commonly known as “Beach Santa,” has not only collected more than 1 million trash items along roadways, beaches, parks and boat landings since 2018, he has become the Lowcountry’s very own ambassador for cleaner beaches, cleaner living and a cleaner environment. “I often refer to him as our MVP,” said Susan Hill Smith, co-founder of the … [Read more...] about Hogue ‘Beach Santa’ Hits Milestone With 1M Piece of Trash Collected

Pamela and Bill Marsh are active retirees passionate about travel and ecotourism. They recently enjoyed a cruise in South America that took them to several breathtaking ports of call. Starting in the port city of Valparaiso, Chile, the couple explored Chile’s capital, Santiago. “This capital city boasts a rich repository of historic architecture, including the Palace … [Read more...] about Travel: A Sojourn To South America Is Good For The Soul

The McHenrys Baptism by fire!” That’s how Valerie McHenry describes the introduction she and husband Jay received after moving to Isle of Palms less than two weeks prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irma in 2017. Jay recalled multiple trips to Lowe’s for boards and other hurricane supplies as quite a harrowing experience, with the wind and the IOP Connector and the … [Read more...] about People & Pets, May 2024