I generally tolerate visitors on my island as long as they behave themselves. The following is a little how-to guide I’ve put together for you, dear reader, to help spot tourists in the off-season, just in case you would like to steer clear of this particular breed. One of the easiest ways to spot a tourist has to be catching them purchasing clothes at the Red & White, … [Read more...] about To Be Frank: Tell-tale signs of a tourist
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IOPPD receives federal funds to enhance officer mental health
Peer support, family resources and suicide prevention are not things normally associated with police officers, but they are just as big a part of their training as crime fighting. In mid-November, the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) was awarded $90,036 in federal funding from the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act to further enhance officer wellness and … [Read more...] about IOPPD receives federal funds to enhance officer mental health
IOP resident parking permits ditch decals, go digital
No more stickers or decals for cars, trucks and other vehicles on the Isle of Palms. In an effort to better manage island parking, the city recently implemented a new system using license plate reading technology to determine if a vehicle has a parking permit. Once the system is fully in place after the new year, it is expected to address previous resident concerns about having … [Read more...] about IOP resident parking permits ditch decals, go digital
IOP businesses and nonprofits merge to spread holiday joy
During the holiday season, generosity fills the air and comes to those who need it most. Isle of Palms residents and organizations stepped up in a major way to carry on the spirit of giving. IOP resident Dimi Matouchev, a rotarian and a CPA at Edward Jones, decided to bring back a former tradition at the East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club: donating bicycles to children within … [Read more...] about IOP businesses and nonprofits merge to spread holiday joy
IOPizza’s new ownership forged by friendship
In October 2024, IOPizza Co co-owner Benj Farmery and his business partners realized it was time for a transition. While Farmery’s good friends Patty Lamond and Dan Langdon, owners of The Refuge, and Mike Gandy, owner of Tru Blues House of Wings in Mount Pleasant, convinced him to keep the business going, Farmery persuaded each of them to come on board as associates. The new … [Read more...] about IOPizza’s new ownership forged by friendship
