While golf carts can be fun and more maneuverable to ride, they now carry with them a requirement for all children under the age of 12 to wear a seat belt when riding along state-owned public roads. The new law, introduced as a bill in the South Carolina State House in January 2025, was overwhelmingly approved in both the House by a vote count of 105-6, and in the Senate … [Read more...] about Children under 12 must wear seatbelts on golf carts, per recent SC law
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Parking rates rise as tourist season heats up Increase in effect through Labor Day
In an effort to better manage growing concerns over resident and visitor parking on Isle of Palms, city leaders have enforced new parking rates for the annual summer season. In an 8-1 vote on May 27, IOP City Council passed a resolution for the following rates, which will be in effect daily through Labor Day for the municipal parking lots on Pavilion Drive: $15 per … [Read more...] about Parking rates rise as tourist season heats up Increase in effect through Labor Day
Final warning for e-bikes to skirt fines, civil penalties Riders prohibited on beach through Labor Day
While using bikes on public roadways has been a legal concern for police and parents since 1895, Isle of Palms police are now urging parents and users of e-bikes to not only adopt safer speeds and practices, but to realize that damage caused to people’s property due to misuse is punishable in a number of ways. “Some kids are damaging property with e-bikes,” said IOPPD Sgt. … [Read more...] about Final warning for e-bikes to skirt fines, civil penalties Riders prohibited on beach through Labor Day
Operation Gratitude assembles 5K care packages to veterans, first responders
The Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 3137 Auxiliary on the Isle of Palms currently has 1,687 members. New officers were elected for the 2025-26 year: President - Belva Leyh Senior VP - Tom Libhardt Junior VP- Pamela Marsh Secretary- Rene' Staufer Treasurer- Deanna Gort Conductor- Jerrad Heppler Guard- Joe Leyh Historian- Sally Few Chaplain- Kathy … [Read more...] about Operation Gratitude assembles 5K care packages to veterans, first responders
VFW presents Americanism Award to Boone Hall Plantation
The VFW Post 3137 on the Isle of Palms presented the Americanism Award to Boone Hall Plantation on June 12, an accolade recognizing local businesses which support our active-duty military and veterans. Katie Dickson, director of horticulture, accepted the award on behalf of Boone Hall Plantation. Lisa Lasko, chairwoman of VFW Post 3137’s Americanism committee, presented the … [Read more...] about VFW presents Americanism Award to Boone Hall Plantation