It is no secret that Howard Hogue, affectionately known as “Beach Santa,” loves the Isle of Palms. He has single-handedly removed almost 1 million pieces of litter from the IOP public beach and other parks, roadsides and boat landings around Charleston and Berkeley counties. As of Nov. 14, Howard had completed 365 litter sweeps so far this year alone, and he’s not slowing … [Read more...] about HO HO HOGUE! ‘Beach Santa’ Gifts IOP a Clean Beach Daily, for Holidays and Year-round
Island Vibes Story
Behind the Bar: Hallie Little, The Windjammer
Bartenders design and create delicious libations for patrons to enjoy, but for many, a bartender is so much more: a friend, confidant, a compassionate ear during a tough period and for some, even a therapist. The Windjammer has been open for 50 years and is still going strong today, with great food, awesome live music and bartenders serving up the best drinks. If you are a … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Hallie Little, The Windjammer
Restaurant Review: The Dinghy, An Oasis for Cold Beer Conversations
The Dinghy Tap Room and Kitchen is an Isle of Palms staple, and if you don’t know about it yet, you may want to check it out soon. It is the brainchild of The Windjammer owner Malcolm Burgis, who saw an opportunity when an adjacent building became available. Burgis asked his friend and 10-year employee Bret Jones what he thought, and if he could help bring his idea to fruition. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Dinghy, An Oasis for Cold Beer Conversations
LOWVELO Cycles on to Fundraise Vital Cancer Research
Nearly everyone has been affected by cancer one way or another, whether directly or indirectly. The second leading cause of death in the U.S. behind only heart disease, the American Cancer Society estimates that there were 1.9 million newly-diagnosed cases and 609,360 cancer deaths in 2022. LOWVELO, a year-long fundraising event in support of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, … [Read more...] about LOWVELO Cycles on to Fundraise Vital Cancer Research
Passing the Baton to the Next Generation
What Marty Bettelli and his grandson Elijah Price experienced Oct. 7 during the IOP Connector Run was exactly what the run is all about. The charity event benefits 11 child abuse prevention agencies through grants from the Isle of Palms Exchange Club. Marty Bettelli, a 50 plus year Isle of Palms resident and former IOP City Council member, walked with Elijah’s sister, … [Read more...] about Passing the Baton to the Next Generation
