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While the Charleston area is never short for day trippers and week-long vacationers, the majority of people who visit from out of state, dating back to 2018, have come almost exclusively from five East Coast locations: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia and New York. “Within that timeframe, the top five states have remained largely consistent,” said Dan Guttentag, … [Read more...] about Who’s Coming to Charleston – besides everybody?

Imagine, for a moment, a very different Lowcountry than the one we know. It’s the dead of summer during the Revolutionary War, and the royal assembly and royal representatives were run off last fall. There is a tense state of bitter “peace” while things are run by a group of patriots. On June 28, 1776, the world’s most powerful military made its move to capture Charleston, … [Read more...] about From the Archive: The Battle of Sullivan’s Island

Chad Strong of Dayton, Ohio, and his friend Tom Roach of Findlay, Ohio, had already purchased tickets for the Saturday of the RBC Heritage PGA Tour event held in Hilton Head on Harbour Town Golf Links April 16-19 when they decided on a whim to try and win last-minute tickets for the final round. They were already planning on going Sunday anyway, so why not give the contests a … [Read more...] about Winners of RBC Heritage ticket promotion experience thrill of a lifetime

One of the most recognizable buildings on the island is the First United Methodist Church at the intersection of Palm Boulevard and 21st Avenue. Prior to the days of using a GPS app for driving directions, “the church at the bend in the road” served as an important landmark as the dividing line of the island when giving or following directions; you were either trying to … [Read more...] about From the Archive: ‘The church at the bend in the road’

Managing a property on Isle of Palms can be rewarding but requires the right expertise. Whether you own a luxury oceanfront home, a vacation rental or a long-term rental property, choosing the right management company ensures your property is well-maintained, profitable and guest-ready. This directory provides an alphabetical listing of professional property management … [Read more...] about IOP Property Management Directory

Step into the serenity of the beautiful seaside retreat at 3 38th Ave. on the Isle of Palms. This contemporary, custom-built home with stunning ocean views is a mere three houses from the beach, just a few steps from the salt and sand of the 38th Avenue and Palm Boulevard beach access path. The gourmet kitchen opens to an expansive great room, which continues outside to a … [Read more...] about Seaside serenity: 3 38th Ave.

The Isle of Palms is a great place to raise a family. With a wonderful recreation center featuring a one-of-a-kind playground – not to mention lots of sand and surf at their fingertips – kids who grow up on the island experience an idyllic childhood. A big part of childhood is, of course, obtaining an education. So why isn’t there a public school on the Isle of Palms? Most … [Read more...] about Sharing Lockers: Why IOP never needed to build a school of its own

Whether you prefer competitive play, outdoor night exercise or just being in a relaxing environment for a few long walks, the IOP Recreation Center is undergoing multiple improvements to not only make your visits more enjoyable, but to attract more people to come out and experience the facility’s offerings. “On average, we have 500 to 600 participant registrations each month … [Read more...] about IOP Rec Center primed for improvements, upgrades

Almost a year after partnering with PCI Municipal Services to manage its parking enforcement, the City of Isle of Palms is now being sued over the arrangement’s legality. The lawsuit, filed by the Anastopoulo Law Firm, argues that it is unlawful for a municipality to delegate police powers to a private third-party company and that only a city’s police force may regulate parking … [Read more...] about Class action lawsuit challenges IOP parking enforcement: Parking fees set to increase March 1

In a few short months, Isle of Palms residents and visitors alike will get to enjoy the first spring and summer season with the island’s new public dock located at IOP Marina. It took just over 50 months, an updated conceptual plan, design and redesign of public greenspace and some repairs and dredging, but the public dock is now completed. “Our public dock was designed to … [Read more...] about New IOP Marina dock ready for public use