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As a junior in college at Florida State University, Brittany Butler interned for the U.S. State Department at the American Embassy in Paris. Her work there garnered the attention of the CIA who encouraged her to apply. When Butler was a senior, she was recruited to be a CIA case officer, which required an extensive clearance process, including psychological evaluations, … [Read more...] about Covert Operation: Former CIA officer turned author pens female spy novel

If you don’t recognize the wonderfully talented Mimi Wood, you most assuredly recognize her masterpieces scattered about the island and throughout the Lowcountry. Mimi explained how her local works of art began. “My first piece, depicting a paddle boarding family of cats, is on Ben Sawyer, which led to a series of three paintings of family life, illustrated through cats. MUSC … [Read more...] about Meet Your Island Neighbors: The Wonderful Woods

Editor’s Note: Island Raised is a monthly series celebrating Isle of Palms families doing big things on and off the island. To share your most recent life accomplishment, contact Editor@ IslandVibesIOP.com. In the spirit of graduation season, our editorial team wants to celebrate Isle of Palms families whose children recently graduated from any level of schooling. We decided … [Read more...] about Island Raised: Congrats, new grads!