Island Vibes Story

Dear Isle of Palms community, As the sun rises on a new chapter for the Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to introduce the chamber's revitalized leadership team, an ensemble of dedicated individuals committed to fostering growth and unity within our beloved community. Rod Turnage, a visionary with a deep understanding of our island's unique business landscape, … [Read more...] about Chamber Notes: A New Era Of Leadership Brings New Energy, Excitement

There’s been a passing of the torch at the Isle of Palms Fire Department and it’s fair to say that Fire Marshal Travis Stafford will be dearly missed by many following his recent retirement after serving the past eight years at the post. IOPFD shared their warmest wishes for Stafford in a statement noting, “He has valiantly served the IOPFD and the IOP community with … [Read more...] about IOPFD Fire Marshal Retires After Near Decade Of Service

If the great playwright and poet William Shakespeare lived on Isle of Palms he might ponder, “To snowbird or not to snowbird?” Certainly there are pros and cons to being a snowbird versus being a fulltime resident here on our island and certainly there are tax implications for snowbirds to consider on both income and property fronts, but for today, let’s focus on the lifestyle … [Read more...] about To Snowbird Or Not To Snowbird?

On the western side of Isle of Palms, the farthest end of Ocean Boulevard nearest Breach Inlet, stands a recently built concrete slab that has been described as a seawall, an erosion control structure and an erosion control device. It sits on private property, but its presence on the beach raises questions of whether it is in violation of state and local law. Officials … [Read more...] about Beach Structure Under Investigation For Illegal Erosion Control

Divisiveness was evident among the nine members that make up Isle of Palms City Council in 2023. After a recent meeting of the minds, there is optimism that that’s no longer the case in 2024. IOP Mayor Phillip Pounds held a oneday council retreat on Jan. 5 at the Post House Inn in Mount Pleasant, in hopes of building more unity and camaraderie to move forward into a new year … [Read more...] about Council Retreat Aims To Mend Division Among City Elect