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Dynamic Duo: Grace and Ricky Myatt – Beloved father-daughter combo, island icons
“Watching her in action is something to behold. She is a force to be reckoned with,” declared Ricky Myatt of his daughter, Grace. Ricky continued, “Grace has always been a ‘daddy’s girl,’ and ever since my wife Maggie, Grace’s mother, passed away seven years ago, she has become even more so. We laugh together and have an easy banter. She brings me a joy I cannot adequately … [Read more...] about Dynamic Duo: Grace and Ricky Myatt – Beloved father-daughter combo, island icons
Staying close to home: Panthers draft IOP resident Becomes first OCA alum drafted into NFL
An island resident will be donning a Carolina Panthers jersey and representing the Lowcountry when the team takes the field next season. Recently drafted University of Georgia offensive tackle and Oceanside Collegiate Academy alum Monroe Freeling moved to Isle of Palms with his family during his sophomore year of high school. Freeling, who the Panthers selected with the No. … [Read more...] about Staying close to home: Panthers draft IOP resident Becomes first OCA alum drafted into NFL
Beach renourishment effort gearing up: Nearly all IOP homeowner easements secured
As Isle of Palms inches closer to another crowded summer season, residents and visitors, and even sea turtles, will have to share some of the beaches with trucks, heavy equipment and a lot more sand. Work crews are mobilizing to undertake the island’s biggest beach renourishment project to date: placing 2.5 million cubic yards of beach-quality sediment along up to 19,200 … [Read more...] about Beach renourishment effort gearing up: Nearly all IOP homeowner easements secured
Pay raises approved for IOP City employees: Firefighters, several council members, say increases not enough
This summer, IOP City employees will get some long-awaited pay raises, though not necessarily what they were wanting. On April 28, city council members voted 6-3 to approve raises ranging from 1.5%-7.85%, beginning July 1 at the start of the city’s new fiscal year. The action came after months of discussion stemming from 2025. The new annual pay rates include: Fire … [Read more...] about Pay raises approved for IOP City employees: Firefighters, several council members, say increases not enough
Kid-friendly summer fun under the island sun: Wild Dunes offers array of interactive, hands-on children’s activities
Looking for a family-friendly summer activity or a creative, kid-centric venture? Look no further than Wild Dunes Resort. Opportunities abound in and around the Grand Pavilion – at the Sweetgrass Inn Pool, Resort Amphitheater, Turtle Cove Family Center and Palm Cove inside Wild Dunes. From workshops and classes to games and s’mores around the fire pit, the talented resort … [Read more...] about Kid-friendly summer fun under the island sun: Wild Dunes offers array of interactive, hands-on children’s activities
Behind the Bar: Sierra Hyman – Poised and personable
Some people work behind a bar. Sierra Hyman somehow turns it into a whole personality. Walk into The Dinghy during the afternoon and you’ll probably find her right in the middle of three conversations at once. One regular is telling her about their weekend plans, somebody else is getting teased for ordering the same drink again and Hyman is moving through it all like she’s … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Sierra Hyman – Poised and personable
On the Menu: Lawrence’s Seafood Company
While enjoying a day at the beach, cool down with a signature cocktail paired with an appetizer and main course on the deck at Lawrence’s Seafood Company. Start with a half or dozen cold water oysters or level up with the double-decker seafood tower layered with oysters, lobster tails, jumbo shrimp and the house-made smoked fish dip and chips. Crank up the heat with spicier … [Read more...] about On the Menu: Lawrence’s Seafood Company
You Matter: Man walking across U.S. raising mental health awareness passes through IOP
The journey of Kyndal Ray Edwards is not a formula for a typical vacation, but the way he beams with happiness and enthusiasm delivers an instant mood boost, exuding a distinct vacation vibe. “My past does not define me,” explained Edwards. “I’m blessed for life today and there are so many people of all ages losing their lives daily to drug overdoses and suicides and to mental … [Read more...] about You Matter: Man walking across U.S. raising mental health awareness passes through IOP
Winyah making waves: Emerging indie band grew following at Windjammer
Winyah Bay might ring a familiar tune for some: rivers rushing, vibrant sunsets dipping below the ocean view, teenagers laughing and sea breezes rustling through mossy live oak and cabbage palmetto trees. A new sound has emerged in recent years: Winyah the band, a Lowcountry quintet striving to become something bigger than themselves. Thomas Rowland, Luke Gordon, Stephen … [Read more...] about Winyah making waves: Emerging indie band grew following at Windjammer