For many, reading is the ultimate escape, providing a portal to new worlds that exist beyond the limitations of everyday life. It offers readers the freedom to experience different eras, places and emotions, all while remaining in the comfort of their own space. The weekend of Jan. 18, which marked the 20th anniversary of the Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with local … [Read more...] about Wild Dunes Author Event bookmarks world-class talent
Island Vibes Story
Local pharmacist weighs-in on medications, vaccinations and more
The Isle of Palms Recreation Center launched its Speaker Series on Jan. 7 with Joe Gandy, a pharmacist from Delta Pharmacy on Isle of Palms. In the first installment of the series, Gandy spoke about medications, vaccinations and supplements. He discussed some of the history and evolution of pharmacy and the services provided by community pharmacies as an accessible health … [Read more...] about Local pharmacist weighs-in on medications, vaccinations and more
Final Delivery: Longtime IOP mailman retires after delivering decades of smiles
Joe Bailem’s radiant smile will sorely be missed, now that the longtime mail carrier has retired from the U.S. Postal Service. After nearly 20 years serving the Isle of Palms as mailman extraordinaire, Bailem was celebrated a few days before his actual retirement with a party at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center. Many locals showed up for this surprise party in support of … [Read more...] about Final Delivery: Longtime IOP mailman retires after delivering decades of smiles
Long Island Cafe gets a splash of new ownership
]When the time came for Ravi Scher and his silent partner to pass the torch to new owners of Long Island Cafe and the adjacent IOP Raw Bar, it was a natural progression for the Lackey family, owners of Imagine One Hospitality, to purchase the iconic island establishments. Based in Hickory, North Carolina, the Lackeys have owned a home on Isle of Palms for decades, according … [Read more...] about Long Island Cafe gets a splash of new ownership
Meet the Chef: Charles Arena from Acme
As a boy growing up in Brooklyn, Charles Arena was fascinated by watching his mom and grandmother cook what he called “Italian comfort food.” In middle school, Arena’s family moved to Monticello, New York. He envied his older brother who found a job working in a small restaurant a couple of blocks from their new home. At 14 years old, Arena was also hired to work in a nearby … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Charles Arena from Acme
