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Old School retains title as Half Rubber Champions
Old School, winners of the 2009 Half Rubber Championships at Isle of Palms Recreation Center, retained their title this year in a closely fought battle at the Isle of Palms Recreation Department on Saturday, August 21, in a game that didn’t finish until 1 a.m. Hot, sweaty and smiling, team Old School was defeated... »
Ben Sawyer in need of a little support
By Blake Bunch Whether the Ben Sawyer bridge is working efficiently ultimately determines one’s route off Sullivan’s Island, and even though the bridge was recently replaced with a brand new span and operating system, the bridge is still experiencing the occasional maintenance issue. Most of these issues directly stem from the traffic/weight support of the... »
Holy Yoga
By Kristin Hackler It’s just before 9:30 on a Wednesday morning, and several cars are parked in front of Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan’s Island. A couple kids mill around as their moms grab a bottle of water and a colorful rolled-up mat out of the trunk and head into the church. No church clothes... »
Isle of Palms City Council Meeting – August 24, 2010
By Blake Bunch The Appointment and Administration of Oath to New Employees Mayor Dick Cronin led the following candidates through their Oath of Office: Mr. Jeff Anderson, who will serve as Fire Inspector for the City of Isle of Palms, Mrs. Marguerite DeCicco as Secretary of the Fire Department, Mr. William McElheney as the Recreation... »
Improving your Constitution: Constitution Week returns to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
By Carlin Timmons Join the National Park Service in celebration of Constitution Week by attending one of several free special events scheduled for the week of September 17-25, 2010, at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The park preserves the last 28 acres of Snee Farm, a... »
Cub Scouts look back on a great summer and forward to a great year
By Steve Suggs The Pack 59 Cub Scouts packed in the summer fun with monthly outings including a trip to Bee City in Cottageville, an interactive surf seining experience on Sullivan’s Island and a fun free swim on Sullivan’s Island, as well as the Cub Scouts day camp offered by the Coastal Carolina Council of... »
Computer questions? Rent-a-Bob!: Free computer use classes at Sunrise Presbyterian
Isle of Palms resident Bob Hooper is a whiz at computers. Starting with computer repairs in 1987, Bob has since started his own computer repair and assistance company called, appropriately, Rent-a-Bob. “I can ‘speak the lingo’, but I also work well with older clients,” says Bob. Certified in A+, Network+, and Security+ from CompTia,... »
IOP Community Wellness Fair: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Provided by the IOP Recreation Center The Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host their Annual Community Wellness Fair on Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants are invited to the Isle of Palms Recreation Department at 24 28th Avenue to speak with local healthcare professionals and specialists. Healthcare professionals... »
Who will write your memoirs?: Memoir writing classes now offered at IOP Rec. and Creative Spark
Provided by the IOP Rec. Dept. Do you remember your first car, your first job or your first love? Would you like to write down some of these memories for yourself, your children or your grandchildren? Our “Writing Your Memoirs” class will help you get started. Each class includes instruction, examples and writing exercises. During... »
Pawsitive training with Cindy Carter
By Meredith Powell Cindy Carter, owner and head trainer of Mindful Manners Dog Training, offers in-home and on-site positive, gentle private dog training and group classes for her clients and their pets. After working in Atlanta for years as a feng shui practioner, Cindy found her real passion in dog training after adopting a shy shepherd... »












