Politics

Reaching Across The Aisle In a congressional district drawn specifically to virtually assure Republican dominance, Joe Cunningham concocted the perfect recipe for victory, combining his youth, his message of Lowcountry over party affiliation, his opposition to drilling for oil off the Carolina coast and his disdain for special-interest groups to become the first Democrat to … [Read more...] about Joe Cunningham: Republican Officials Backed New Democratic Congressman

Carroll Really is the Mayor of IOP Now Jimmy Carroll has spent most of his life as an Isle of Palms resident, raising three sons on the island, coaching youth baseball, basketball and soccer teams and establishing a real estate business that survived recessions and depressions for the better part of four decades. Over the years, local residents have referred to him as “mayor,” … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carroll: A Walking, Talking Encyclopedia

Susan Hill Smith has written about the Charleston area’s barrier islands and volunteered her time and talent with a variety of educational, recreational and charitable organizations. Now she’s about to play a leading role in determining the future of the town she has called home for 23 years. In her first-ever political campaign, Smith was elected to a four-year term on the … [Read more...] about Susan Hill Smith: A Voice for Families

At the age of 34, John Moye has never had to make decisions that could affect the future of everyone living in and visiting one of the most popular vacation destinations on the Carolina coast. He had zero experience in government as he prepared to take the spot he earned on the Isle of Palms City Council in the Nov. 21 runoff election. And he’s all right with that. In fact, he … [Read more...] about John Moye: Passion and Energy

Ryan Buckhannon thinks there are several issues that need to be addressed by the Isle of Palms City Council, from coyotes, drainage and the future of the marina to traffic and parking. He insists, however, that the Council’s most important task is to spend IOP’s money wisely. “We need to watch spending and send our tax dollars where they need to go instead of where they want … [Read more...] about Ryan Buckhannon: Spending IOP’s Money Wisely