Jessica Backhus has worked as a bartender in some capacity for far longer than her bright smile portrays. As a young adult, you could have found her banquet bartending; think measured pour spouts and red solo cups. Backhus, a Colorado native, got her start mixing craft cocktails in Nashville at a bar called the Holland House, then at Husk Nashville for the first five years … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Take a load off with tasty libations at Laughing Gull
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Everyone needs flood insurance
Floods can happen anywhere — even in areas with low-to-moderate flood risk. Flooding and cyclone events (e.g., hurricanes) are the most common and costly disasters in the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage each year. Coverage is crucial because: • 99 percent of U.S. counties have experienced a flood since 1998, and over 40 percent of flood insurance claims … [Read more...] about Everyone needs flood insurance
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Longtime Firefighter Set to Retire: Department seeks 2-chief system
Chief Richard Hathaway has announced his retirement from the Isle of Palms Fire Department. His last day with the department will be Oct. 14. His dedication, support and contribution will not only be hard to replace but truly missed. Hathaway first started out as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 14. “It’s something I had always wanted to do. I had family members who … [Read more...] about Longtime Firefighter Set to Retire: Department seeks 2-chief system
Feeding IOP wildlife may soon carry a fine
Be it raccoons, possums, aquatic fowl or other forms of natural wildlife, the IOP City Council is nearing passage of an island-wide ordinance banning all feeding of these animals. The initiative came from the IOP Police Department to boost both animal and human safety, prevent the spread of diseases associated with wildlife feeding and, most importantly, to keep the balance of … [Read more...] about Feeding IOP wildlife may soon carry a fine
