Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day
By Dawn Davis for The Island Eye News Come celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site on Saturday, April 21. Activities will be offered throughout the day from 10 a.m.- 4 …
Letter To The Editor: Parking Not Up To Standard
Dear Editor, The picture associated with this letter shows cars parked at Battery Thompson and behind the Post Office. The parking is mostly for Commercial District customers. Both areas are zoned “Residential” and should not …
Meals On Wheels Holds Record Breaking Event
By Melissa Nelson for The Island Eye News The 13th annual event, “A Meal to Remember” presented by Motley Rice, raised more than $145,000 for East Cooper Meals on Wheels, which will provide nearly 50,000 …
Letter To The Editor: Residents First, Not So Much
Dear Editor, Last fall’s election swept in a new council. Its mantra was “Putting the residents FIRST”. Well, it’s been four months and let’s see how it’s doing. At the last council meeting members managed …
Charleston Triathlon Series Kicks Off May 20
By Sarah Reynolds for The Island Eye News The Lowcountry’s premier swim, bike and run competition, the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, kicks off its 28th year on May 20 at James Island County Park. The …
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
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, …