How many of us, as children, dressed for a Thanksgiving play in elementary school, adorned in either Pilgrim or Native American costumes? We learned that the Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts, taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and helped them survive their first winter in the New World. After the first successful crop was harvested, they supposedly all sat down … [Read more...] about A Lowcountry Thanksgiving: Sewee – First Native American tribe to lay claim to IOP
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Still at Home on the Island Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Hartnett
Editor’s Note: This lifestyle feature from the archives of Isle of Palms Magazine (Spring 2016) is a two-part series and the remainder will be published in our December issue. You can hardly talk about former U.S. Rep. Tommy Hartnett without talking about the Isle of Palms. It’s not just the place he has ended up – it’s the place where he started. From childhood summers … [Read more...] about Still at Home on the Island Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Hartnett
New animal control officer focused on pet safety
The next time you spot wayward coyotes, lost turtles, sick pelicans, itinerant raccoons, roaming dogs or any other animal species or wildlife on Isle of Palms, chances are that IOP Police Department’s Animal Control Officer Sean Kittrell will be on the case. Kittrell recently became the island’s newest animal control officer, responsible for keeping the island’s growing number … [Read more...] about New animal control officer focused on pet safety
IOP Council looks to next generation leaders for feedback
A resolution to establish a Youth Council has recently been approved by IOP City Council. This unique initiative was spearheaded by Mayor Phillip Pounds to empower young citizens, giving them a voice in local government decisions that affect their lives and the future of this community. The goal is to increase citizen engagement among all residents, particularly youth. Youth … [Read more...] about IOP Council looks to next generation leaders for feedback
Isle of Palms Election Race Extends Due to Runoff: Streetman and Smith to Square Off Again
IOP Council Election Update: Streetman Edges Smith In Narrow IOP Election Runoff Election night on Isle of Palms proved to be a close contest between two former council members seeking a second term as a runoff will be needed to settle the special election. Residents will be returning to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to decide the newest member of IOP City … [Read more...] about Isle of Palms Election Race Extends Due to Runoff: Streetman and Smith to Square Off Again