On Dec. 12, 1944, John Charles Long (known to everyone as J.C.), a prominent Charleston attorney, purchased 1,300 acres of land on the Isle of Palms. His vision of greatness would change the Isle of Palms forever. Long and his development company, The Beach Company, not only introduced paved roads, new bridges and new homes, but also provided such necessary services to the … [Read more...] about A Founding Father: The Life and Times of J.C. Long
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IOP Chamber and LENS Collaborate to Form Strategic Partnership
Two well-known island nonprofits are joining forces to expand their reach and broaden their impact in the community -- the Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce and the Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support (LENS) program. Rod Turnage, IOP Chamber president and director of the LENS program, Ted Kinghorn, announced on May 14 that the two organizations have agreed to a strategic … [Read more...] about IOP Chamber and LENS Collaborate to Form Strategic Partnership
Marina Parking Restructure Aims To Balance City, Restaurant Needs
In an effort to improve parking arrangements at the Isle of Palms Marina for at least the summer season, the IOP City Council voted 6-1 at its May meeting to approve a new temporary parking measure. The measure, in effect through Oct. 1, is intended to secure and designate resident-only boat trailer parking spaces in the lot shared by IOP City and Islander 71. “This … [Read more...] about Marina Parking Restructure Aims To Balance City, Restaurant Needs
IOP Beach Nourishment Projects Expected Every Eight To 10 Years: ‘Erosion has Outpaced Natural Sand Flow’
Just off the Isle of Palms, directly in front of Beachwood East at Wild Dunes, a new sandbar shoal is attaching to the beach. The shoal is roughly 350 feet out in the ocean, stretches for approximately 2,500 feet parallel to the beach and is carrying a major load of sand. In an ongoing effort to keep erosion from wearing away many areas of the island’s coast, IOP city … [Read more...] about IOP Beach Nourishment Projects Expected Every Eight To 10 Years: ‘Erosion has Outpaced Natural Sand Flow’
