Isle of Palms is the kind of place where traditions meet the sea and where memories are often made beyond the sandy shores. That’s exactly what we’re celebrating this June as we reflect on our fathers and our father figures. And what better place to start than by casting a line. Whether you’re fishing off a dock or a boat, with a net or a pole, fishing is a quintessential … [Read more...] about Reeling in Memories Father & Son Fishing Duos
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Beach smarter with rip current awareness
Editor’s Note: The following editorial was sourced from “Carolinas Rip Current Awareness” published by the National Weather Service. NWS offices across the coastal Carolinas hosted their inaugural Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week on April 27 through May 3. Rip currents are the deadliest and most common hazard people face at the beaches of North and South Carolina, as … [Read more...] about Beach smarter with rip current awareness
Then vs. Now: The Boathouse formerly functioned as the Inlet Inn
One of the most idyllic places on the Isle of Palms is undoubtedly Breach Inlet. With its sunset vistas, dolphin sightings and crabbing opportunities, who doesn’t want to while away the hours there? That’s just what Nell and Griffin Bunch were counting on when they opened their restaurant, the Inlet Inn, there in 1938. The couple also offered a few rooms for rent above the … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now: The Boathouse formerly functioned as the Inlet Inn
From the Archives: Saddling up for IOP’s mechanical steeplechase
Two hundred years ago, Charleston had a prominent place in the world of horse racing, with many local planters raising thoroughbreds and Hampton Park’s identity as the renowned Washington Race Course. Believe it or not, the Isle of Palms had its own version of horseracing a century later — although not in the conventional sense. At the turn of the 20th century, Front Beach … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Saddling up for IOP’s mechanical steeplechase
Rec center playground renovation completed for summer break
After the rec center staff examined the playground recently, which displayed rust, old brackets and natural wear and tear from the salty sea breeze, they decided it was time for a complete makeover. The renovation, which cost $488,092.46, covered the three main play structures and the updated surfacing. These three play structures included the toddler house, a spider web and a … [Read more...] about Rec center playground renovation completed for summer break