The Island Eye News

Feb 23 2018

Lucky Dog Club: Buddy, Bonzo, and Hendrix Crider

Staff Report for The Island Eye News Ages: 9 yrs, 4 yrs, & 11 months Hometown: IOP/Johns Island Owner: Elizabeth Crider Food: no-grain dry food & some canned food Favorite Treat: These three prefer any toy to a treat Vet: Johns Island Animal Hospital & Animal Med Center of Mt. Pleasant Our Story: We love …

Feb 23 2018

Letter To The Editor: Williams

Dear Editor, Many thanks to the Island Eye and Rick Reed for the two articles on Aging in Place: the Senior Village concept for Sullivan’s Island and IOP. My Plan A is to live out my days on Sullivan’s Island, but the recent weather-related episodes support my daughters’ argument that I move to higher ground-Plan …

Feb 22 2018

Audubon Partners With Dewees Island

By Carey Sullivan for The Island Eye News At a ceremony in the Huyler House Community Center, Dewees Island was named by Audubon South Carolina’s Executive Director Sharon Richardson as one of only four recognized communities that demonstrate Climate-Resilient and Bird-Friendly Stewardship. In a statement, Audubon SC said, “ASC is committed to transforming our communities …

Feb 22 2018

Letter To The Editor: Put It To Work, Or Give It Back

Dear Editor, The City of Isle of Palms is sitting on a substantial reserve of funds. By comparison it is more than 5 times Sullivan’s Island’s and more than most SC towns. The town should be putting these reserves (unobligated funds) to work for improved services and programs for its citizens. My hope is this …

Feb 21 2018

Don’t Step Off Island To Treat Your Tootsies

By Mimi Wood, Senior Staff Writer for Island Eye News Finally, a day warm enough for sandals. Except…my feet. Sandals are definitely not an option. Far worse than “beach toes,” (my euphemism for a scuffed pedi during the warm months) these neglected winter dogs are flat-out gnarly. I need a pedicure, quick, before I suffer …

Feb 21 2018

Nine Years Of Hope

By Morgan Ziegler for The Island Eye News These days charity oyster roasts in the Lowcountry come a dime a dozen on the half shell, so you need something special to help set you apart from the crowd. The 9th Annual “Hope on Goat” benefit hosted by Goat Island Gatherings and Barrier Island Eco Tours, …

Feb 21 2018

Bridge-in-a-Day

By Patrick Harrington for The Island Eye News The East Cooper Charity Bridge Club held a unique seven-hour seminar on learning to play bridge at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club on Feb. 3 and 10. Club manager and course facilitator Graydon Vadas described the seminar as a relaxing way to learn bridge for people …

Feb 21 2018

Isle Of Palms Exchange Inducts New Members

Photo by Steve Rosamilia

Feb 21 2018

South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources Urging Catch And Release

By Erin Weeks For The Island Eye News Unusually cold weather has gripped South Carolina this January, lowering water temperatures along the coast to levels that can be deadly for many marine animals. As South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) biologists work to understand the severity of this winter weather’s impacts on important fisheries, …