The new year will just be getting started before efforts will be underway to either create, alter or implement ways to move Isle of Palms forward to a future that is already arriving. And as the island progresses toward finding a balance between resident life and year-round vacationers, IOP City Council members will be working on several fronts that will not only directly … [Read more...] about Council Committees Tasked With Quality-of-life Concerns
Island Vibes Story
Our Side of Paradise: IOP Icons, Developments That Shaped Island History
It’s no secret that there is a slice of heaven right here on Earth. Joseph S. Lawrence knew it too. One hundred years ago, the Lowcountry native envisioned creating a place for others to experience it for themselves. He even gave the island an enchanting name that was sure to lure them — the Isle of Palms. “Coney Island of the South” Lawrence had witnessed the financial … [Read more...] about Our Side of Paradise: IOP Icons, Developments That Shaped Island History
People & Pets, Dec 2023
The Caldwells The Caldwell family, led by Sally and Ryan Caldwell, is vital to the Isle of Palms community. Originally from Wisconsin, Sally moved to IOP in 1989, just before Hurricane Hugo. She graduated from Clemson University in 1996 and has been a cornerstone of the local education system, teaching at Sullivan’s Island Elementary School since 2000. Sally has also … [Read more...] about People & Pets, Dec 2023
Ask an Agent: Meet Whitley Boyd
Dear Agent: Is there any better time of year to buy or sell a home than another? I ask because with real estate markets usually dependent on interest rates, number of homes for sale and unexpected occurrences such as COVID, I didn’t know if warmer or colder months had any significance in making the best decision. Whitley Boyd: “There are a number of factors to consider … [Read more...] about Ask an Agent: Meet Whitley Boyd
Wintry Travels and Epic Excursions
Greenland and Iceland Kathy Magruder has taken each of her four grandchildren on an epic adventure. The tradition started in 2018 when Magruder’s husband was unable to join her for an Antarctic adventure. She asked her children if they wanted to go in his place, but both were busy. Thankfully, her daughter suggested Magruder take one of her teenage grandsons instead. That … [Read more...] about Wintry Travels and Epic Excursions
