Mateo Lopez, 22, a young father of two, tragically lost his life on Oct. 5, 2022, just 10 feet from a dock on Lake Norman, North Carolina, reported by Cornellius Today. Witnessed by a crowd, Lopez’s struggle was agonizingly visible, but the absence of proper rescue equipment and bystanders who couldn’t swim left them feeling powerless. Among those witnesses was 13-year-old … [Read more...] about Life Ring Donation Inflates Water Safety Concerns Following Drowning
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IOP Public Works Assistant Director Recognized for City Service
When waters rise, Isle of Palms residents can rest assured that Robert Asero and his Public Works crew are working tirelessly to manage stormwater, minimize flood risks and maintain the city’s infrastructure. Asero, the assistant director, was recently honored with the Leola Hanbury Award in recognition of the excellence and passion with which he approaches his work for the … [Read more...] about IOP Public Works Assistant Director Recognized for City Service
IOP Cleanup Crew Co-founder Honored for Litter Prevention Efforts
Environmentalist Susan Hill Smith recently received the Spirit of the Island Award in honor of her work as co-founder of the Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew. The prestigious honor recognizes an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to IOP through achievement, community service and volunteerism. and former IOP City Council member, accepted the award … [Read more...] about IOP Cleanup Crew Co-founder Honored for Litter Prevention Efforts
New Wastewater Treatment Plant Wait is Over, Operations Start January
The high quality of living and lifestyle on Isle of Palms is about to be improved even further. When the island’s new $26.2 million wastewater treatment plant begins operations in January 2024, it will not only represent a state-of-the-art facility to benefit all residents for many decades, but will mark a big step forward in the entire community’s livability. “The … [Read more...] about New Wastewater Treatment Plant Wait is Over, Operations Start January
IOP Election Yields New and Familiar Faces; Short-term Rental Cap Fails
It was closer than most Kentucky Derby races and needed final confirmation and certification from the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections to verify the winners. But with eight candidates running for four seats on the Isle of Palms City Council, two challengers and two incumbents prevailed in the Nov. 7 election, which brought out more than half of the … [Read more...] about IOP Election Yields New and Familiar Faces; Short-term Rental Cap Fails
