It started with a sudden striking of water and ended with a harrowing life and death situation at Isle of Palms Marina. Around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, Islander 71 staff members Johnny Himmelsbach and Shannon Standhart were outside cleaning up and about to head home after a long weekend night. “And we heard this strange splash,” said Standhart, the restaurant’s bar … [Read more...] about Marina restaurant staff rescue couple from submerged SUV GPS leads tourists down boat ramp at night
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SURF’S UP: IOP native makes waves with local surf school
Born and raised on the Isle of Palms, rising College of Charleston junior and budding entrepreneur Brycen DePass has fond memories of growing up here. DePass, who started IOP Surf Lessons last May, relished being able to walk to the beach from his house and the freedom to roam, which he was afforded by his parents as long as he was hanging out on the island. He would walk … [Read more...] about SURF’S UP: IOP native makes waves with local surf school
Gearing up for school packs a myriad of emotions, possibilities
It's hard to believe that the start of the 2024-25 school year is upon us, but here we are. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian or fellow staff member, I share your excitement and perhaps a bit of nervousness as we embark on another school year. This familiar feeling is filled with joy and anticipation for what lies ahead. I am deeply thankful for our … [Read more...] about Gearing up for school packs a myriad of emotions, possibilities
A Prelude to Romance: Lowcountry Love with Mary Alice Monroe
An award-winning author and well-known environmentalist, Mary Alice Monroe is one of Charleston’s most celebrated romance writers, interweaving tales of love, landscape and marine animals into captivating novels. “The Lowcountry is seductive. It lures you to secret natural places,” stated Monroe. “It’s full of surprises everywhere you turn – even in the city, history pervades. … [Read more...] about A Prelude to Romance: Lowcountry Love with Mary Alice Monroe
Architect John Crouch: A One-On-One Approach
In the world of architecture, John Crouch has taken the road less traveled. For most of his career, he has worked for himself and his clients rather than for a large firm, and his decision to go it alone – for the most part – has given him the opportunity to take on meaningful, fun and somewhat unusual projects. In the past four decades, he has helped build a cheese factory in … [Read more...] about Architect John Crouch: A One-On-One Approach
