Klaus Vom Ledgemere, a German shepherd with a heart of gold, was born just in time to join the Taylor family a few Christmases ago. His name is pronounced ‘klouse,’ like mouse and is the shortened version of the German name Nikolaus, derived from the Greek name Nicholas. His fluffy coat, endearing personality and name have earned him the moniker “Santa Klaus,” complete with a … [Read more...] about December 2024’s Pet of the Month: A joyful German shepherd who goes by Santa Klaus
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Island couple celebrates wedding anniversary, wins tennis tournament
Isle of Palms husband-and-wife duo Michael and Ashley Carroll of Carroll Realty won the mixed doubles group at the Racquet War tournament at Wild Dunes on Nov. 1-3. This marks the second year that the traveling tournament has been held at Wild Dunes, according to Ashley. “It’s popular. It was a good tournament.” The competition consists mainly of locals, but there are … [Read more...] about Island couple celebrates wedding anniversary, wins tennis tournament
Wild Dunes tennis teams serve up state championship
When team captains and Isle of Palms locals Heather Witheford, Kristin Whalen and Brandy McMahon signed up to lead their tennis teams, they did not expect to be part of a thrilling, competitive tennis journey that will soon take them to the USTA (United States Tennis Association) Sectional Tournament this December. Two women’s teams from Wild Dunes Tennis Club (18+ 6.5 combo … [Read more...] about Wild Dunes tennis teams serve up state championship
IOP unveils new t-shirt design, provides hurricane relief to artist’s hometown
The city held an Isle of Palms T-shirt Art Design Competition this fall for artists to submit a design that showcases the island’s vibrant culture. The city revealed its new T-shirt design and announced the winning artist, Elizabeth Plemmons, during the IOP Farmer’s Market. Plemmons, 16, has a passion for drawing, painting and digital art. She is a true creative through and … [Read more...] about IOP unveils new t-shirt design, provides hurricane relief to artist’s hometown