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Have you ever stopped to think about how the Isle of Palms became such a great place to live? Sure, there’s sand and surf, but there’s more to island life than having the beach at our fingertips. This idyllic community has been shaped by the contributions of countless residents, both past and present. And many of them are women. Carmen Bunch A maker of tough … [Read more...] about Leading Ladies Women’s History Month

Animal and nature lovers from near and far will enjoy the 44th annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), held at different venues throughout Charleston from Feb. 13-15. The festival’s lineup of events includes conservation education, sporting demonstrations, after-hours gatherings and fine art exhibits where local artists Larry Seymour, Grant Hacking, Eleanor Parker and … [Read more...] about Strokes of Genius: Local artists share artwork ahead of annual SEWE festival

Love is a game of give and take. Nobody understands that better than these Isle of Palms couples, who aren’t afraid of mixing business and romance. This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the couples who prove that love and labor don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Several of the most beloved local businesses on IOP are powered by passionate business partners in love and that’s … [Read more...] about Partners in Love: IOP couples mix business and romance

The IOP VFW Post 3137 recently hosted the U.S. Coast Guard Base – Charleston for a cornhole tournament and lunch. The “Coasties” enjoyed a spirited tournament of cornhole. The winning team “I have a dog named Scout” consisted of Ashley and Ryan Morris. The runner- up team “Stonies” were Calan Keller and Braden Walters. The winning team received a celebratory prize, plus … [Read more...] about VFW battles Coast Guard in friendly cornhole tournament

Isle of Palms Fire & Rescue (IOPFR) will honor Battalion Chief Roger Eagle as he retires after 30 years of service to the Isle of Palms community. The department and city officials invite the public to attend the free drop-in celebration recognizing his decades of leadership and dedication. The retirement celebration will be held on Dec. 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Public … [Read more...] about IOPFR Battalion Chief Roger Eagle soars into retirement 30 years later

On their Isle of Moms TikTok and Instagram platforms, Jennifer Prod and Lisa Ernst showcase how they are “Celebrating the good happening right here at home and the people, places and moments that make our island home so special.” The dynamic social media duo explained, “What started as two friends with wild ideas has turned into creating, dreaming, laughing and connecting … [Read more...] about Isle of Moms: Island influencers make waves on social media

When Island Vibes announced the giveaway for two tickets to the Palmetto Bowl featuring Carolina vs. Clemson, one lucky reader never imagined they’d be getting a phone call. We’ve since crowned our winner and they’ve got two end-zone seats on Thanksgiving weekend. “I was honestly in complete shock when I found out I had won the tickets,” admitted Isle of Palms resident … [Read more...] about Reader wins fan giveaway, 2 end-zone tickets to Palmetto Bowl

War is hell and ugly at best. It leaves scars that never heal and stories that go untold. Veterans are the living testaments of valor. Their tales are not just about battles won or lost, but about the quiet moments of humanity that shine through the darkness. Their stories remind us that true bravery is not the absence of fear, but the strength to carry on despite it. In … [Read more...] about Tales of Valor IOP – veterans share stories of service

main thoroughfare of Isle of Palms will soon have a new name and look to honor longtime resident, entrepreneur, former mayor and city councilman and all-around charitable citizen Malcolm Burgis. On Aug. 26, IOP City Council passed a resolution to rename the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and J C Long Boulevard to Malcolm M. Burgis Plaza. A granite monument and plaque will … [Read more...] about Front Beach plaza named in honor of former mayor, philanthropist

It started with persistent glaring lights in a pouring rainstorm and ended with split-second reactions that prevented a near-tragic accidental death. A few minutes after 9 p.m. on Aug. 23, Robert Heaton was sitting with an out-of-town wedding party under an outdoor weather cover at Islander 71 restaurant next to Isle of Palms Marina, trying to keep plates and cups from blowing … [Read more...] about Uber driver rescued from IOP Marina; second submerged vehicle in past year