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
Island Vibes Story
City’s new HR manager emphasizes employee safety, retention
The City of Isle of Palms is under new human resources management and that title now belongs to Janice Ladd. Sheexudes a personality and aura that is refreshing and silences the negative stereotypes often associated with HR managers. Confident and competent, while also friendly and bubbly, Ladd beamed as she explained her newly hired role. “I love the staff! I’m the one who … [Read more...] about City’s new HR manager emphasizes employee safety, retention
City Hall Weighs Relocation Options, Budget Remains Undefined
A new city hall is coming to an island near you. Even though its planning, design and construction are only in the diagram and discussion stages, members of Isle of Palms City Council are already considering a few options and sites. At the Public Services and Facilities Committee meeting on July 9, representatives from Trident Construction in North Charleston and McMillan … [Read more...] about City Hall Weighs Relocation Options, Budget Remains Undefined
Isle of Palms, SC Police Blotter, August 2024
Born to Be Wild Dunes: IOP’s World-Class Resort
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Winter 2016 edition of Isle of Palms Magazine. Many Charlestonians can recite the accolades heaped upon their hometown over the past decade, but they might have failed to notice that the area’s premier resort, Wild Dunes, is pretty popular as well. The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have ranked Wild Dunes as one of … [Read more...] about Born to Be Wild Dunes: IOP’s World-Class Resort
