The Isle of Palms Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate Halloween with its annual Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Carnival on Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. at the IOP Recreation Center. The festivities will kick off with a spirited Golf Cart Parade, where participants can show off their most creative, spooky and festive golf cart decorations. Prizes will be … [Read more...] about Halloween parade to offer family fun and frights
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Halloween safety tips to keep tricks fun and treats safe
Halloween is here and the Isle of Palms Police Department wants to make sure families enjoy the treats while avoiding the tricks. Officers are reminding residents and visitors to keep safety in mind as children head out for an evening of trick-or-treating. Here are some essential tips to ensure a fun and safe Halloween: Stick to familiar routes. When trick-or-treating, … [Read more...] about Halloween safety tips to keep tricks fun and treats safe
Ghosts on the Coast: Ghastly Lowcountry encounters
Eric Lavender is no stranger to a good ghost story. The Isle of Palms resident has been giving guided tours for nearly 20 years with Bulldog Tours and has witnessed paranormal encounters up close and personal while showcasing the Lowcountry to tourists. From downtown to the islands, Lavender has experienced his fair share of thrills and shrills that still give him chills to … [Read more...] about Ghosts on the Coast: Ghastly Lowcountry encounters
October 2025’s Pet of the Month: Smudge & Felix – The purrfect pair
Every guest gets a warm welcome when they arrive at the Allen household: from two adorable kitties named Smudge and Felix. Smudge’s beginning sounds like something out of a story book. When Isle of Palms residents Kathleen and Matt went to donate towels to the Cats Only shelter, they agreed to foster Smudge for “just the weekend.” He was so tiny that he needed to be bottle … [Read more...] about October 2025’s Pet of the Month: Smudge & Felix – The purrfect pair
Isle of Palms, SC Police Blotter, September 2025
IOP Rec youth programs to partake in this fall
The City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department announces the 2025 Fall Youth Programs line-up. The programs are designed to encourage physical fitness, learning and creativity. GYMNASTICS Tuesday August 26-September 30 October 7-November 18, No class November 4 and 11 AGES 3-5 3:30-4:15PM AGES 6 & up 4:15-5PM $100 resident; $105 non-resident … [Read more...] about IOP Rec youth programs to partake in this fall
Kids’ Corner: First day of school Do’s and Dont’s
The end of summer is approaching and you know what that means … back-to-school time! Are you nervous about school starting soon? Well, fear not. Grab your pencil box and take note of these do’s and don’ts for the first day of school. DO go to bed early and get those extra zzz’s in. DON’T stay up late the night before the first day of school. DO have a healthy balanced … [Read more...] about Kids’ Corner: First day of school Do’s and Dont’s
Isle of Palms, SC Police Blotter, August 2025
Island Day of Prayer unites community and first responders
On Sunday, June 8, churches across Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island participated in the inaugural Island Day of Prayer, a community-wide event recognizing and uplifting the service of our local first responders through a day of collective prayer and fellowship. Initiated by the LENS Foundations (Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support) on Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s … [Read more...] about Island Day of Prayer unites community and first responders