Isle of Palms has weathered its share of hurricane and tropical force winds, water and property damage long before the first recorded storm in 1851, but luckily this time for Isle of Palms residents, Tropical Storm Debby came and went without much more than a lot of rainfall and some initial anxiety Mayor Phillip Pounds declared a state of emergency on Aug. 5, in … [Read more...] about Debby delivers torrential rainfall, tornado damage
Island Vibes Story
East Cooper Evacuation Routes
• Evacuees leaving Mount Pleasant will take I-526 or US 17 south to I-26. • Those leaving Sullivan's Island will use SC 703 to I-526 Business to access I-526, then I-26. Evacuees from the Isle of Palms will use the Isle of Palms Connector (SC 517) to go to US 17, where the right lane will turn north on US 17, then proceed to SC 41, to SC 402, then to US 52 to SC 375, then to … [Read more...] about East Cooper Evacuation Routes
The lingering legend of Goat Island
Legend still lingers on a tiny barrier island only 200 yards off the Isle of Palms. In the early 1930s, a man and his wife lived in self-exile on Goat Island, without electricity or water, choosing to turn their backs on civilization forever. The island remains a place of rustic solitude – a precious, slender slice of land beyond the reach of streetlights and bus stops. The … [Read more...] about The lingering legend of Goat Island
SURF’S UP: IOP native makes waves with local surf school
Born and raised on the Isle of Palms, rising College of Charleston junior and budding entrepreneur Brycen DePass has fond memories of growing up here. DePass, who started IOP Surf Lessons last May, relished being able to walk to the beach from his house and the freedom to roam, which he was afforded by his parents as long as he was hanging out on the island. He would walk … [Read more...] about SURF’S UP: IOP native makes waves with local surf school
Gearing up for school packs a myriad of emotions, possibilities
It's hard to believe that the start of the 2024-25 school year is upon us, but here we are. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian or fellow staff member, I share your excitement and perhaps a bit of nervousness as we embark on another school year. This familiar feeling is filled with joy and anticipation for what lies ahead. I am deeply thankful for our … [Read more...] about Gearing up for school packs a myriad of emotions, possibilities
