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
Island Vibes Story
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
Life Ring Donation Inflates Water Safety Concerns Following Drowning
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
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
