By Erin Weeks for Island Eye News The Eastern oyster is one of South Carolina’s most treasured coastal species – and now it’s receiving formal recognition in Charleston. Thanks to a proclamation by Mayor Tecklenburg, Tuesday, Nov. 22 will be declared Oyster Recycling Day in the Holy City.  South Carolina has a critical shortage of …

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Staff Photos for Island Eye News The Sullivan’s Island Fire Department has begun its decorating for Christmas.

By South Carolina Department Of Revenue for Island Eye News The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has begun issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax rebates to eligible taxpayers.  The rebate amount is based on an individual’s 2021 tax liability, up to a cap.  As outlined in the legislation approving the rebates, the SCDOR has set …

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By Isle Of Palms Environmental Advisory Committee for The Island Eye News Have you seen any products made from recycled glass? New bottles, stylish jewelry, countertops, mosaic tiles and even shoes are now being made from reclaimed glass. Is this what you imagine when you put wine and beer bottles, broken glassware, and other things …

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Happy Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for in this great country we get to live in and for the piece of paradise we get to call home. I hope you can spend some time with family and friends and take a moment to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful …

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Photos Provided for Island Eye News On Nov. 5, St. Marks Lutheran Church held a Blessing of Veterans and First Responders service.

By Brian Sherman for The Island Eye News The Isle of Palms Planning Commission has recommended that the IOP City Council proceed with the second and final reading of five ordinances aimed at limiting development in Wild Dunes. It was obvious at the Nov. 9 meeting that not all members of the Planning Commission were …

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By Lynn Pierotti for Island Eye News Sullivan’s Island held their first Volunteer Drill in the new Station on November 16 using an Automatic External Defibrillator  (-  portable heart shocker ) and Medical Training.

Photo by Rusty Williamson for Island Eye News

By Sullivan’s Island Police Department for Island Eye News Check these 12 cool bike helmets out! Our good friends from the Island, Vince and Callie Musi, donated these to our bike drive today. We even got to model them for an impromptu photo shoot. Thank you, Vince and Callie! We are so appreciative of your …

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