In the spirit of the holiday season, Isle of Palms held its inaugural Holiday Door Decorating Contest from Nov. 4 to Dec. 5. Residents and business owners were invited to showcase their creativity by transforming their doors into beautiful, themed displays. “Not only did the contest provide another opportunity to celebrate holiday traditions, but it also encouraged … [Read more...] about Spirited residents recognized for holiday door decorations
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City spreads cheer with Deck the Door Contest
The holiday season is now in full swing. Granted, it still feels like spring, but don’t let that hinder the celebration and prevent you from enjoying the true spirit of this time of year. The City of Isle of Palms has been helping residents mix and mingle with its Deck the Door Contest, which kicked off on Nov. 4 and runs through Dec. 2. “During the holidays, Isle of Palms … [Read more...] about City spreads cheer with Deck the Door Contest
Worship By The Sea: A History Of Isle Of Palms’ Churches
Presently, there are four churches offering worship services on the Isle of Palms, including Deep- Water, First United Methodist, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Isle of Palms Baptist Church, each with their own unique histories. A Divine Vision Prior to 1950, people living on Isle of Palms who wanted to attend a Methodist worship service had to travel to Mount Pleasant. … [Read more...] about Worship By The Sea: A History Of Isle Of Palms’ Churches
Born to Be Wild Dunes: IOP’s World-Class Resort
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Winter 2016 edition of Isle of Palms Magazine. Many Charlestonians can recite the accolades heaped upon their hometown over the past decade, but they might have failed to notice that the area’s premier resort, Wild Dunes, is pretty popular as well. The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have ranked Wild Dunes as one of … [Read more...] about Born to Be Wild Dunes: IOP’s World-Class Resort
Sharing Love for IOP: Creating Family Memories
As the beachfront begins to shimmer in the summer sunlight, warm memories of vacation, ice cold treats, and the joy of relaxation return to many minds. The enjoyment of this season inspires many families to pack up and head for the Carolina coast. In this article, we meet a few families who spend part of their year at Isle Of Palms. They share some of their favorite experiences … [Read more...] about Sharing Love for IOP: Creating Family Memories