Provided by the SC Restaurant Association On August 17, the South Carolina Hospitality Association announced that two Charleston area restaurants were selected as the South Carolina Restaurant Neighbor Award winners. Both outstanding restaurants are in the running for the national Restaurant Neighbor Award, a program by the National Restaurant Association that recognizes restaurants that exemplify …
Message From The Mayor: January 2021
Dear Island Neighbors, I hope you all had warm and joyful holidays and are on your way to a healthy and happy new year. I started to say “a better year” but figured that’s a …
COVID Vaccinations Underway At Bishop Gadsden
By Kimberly M. Borts for The Island Eye News Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community has welcomed two vaccine clinics from CVS Pharmacy to administer its first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The first clinic was …
Opposed To Paid Parking
Staff Report for Island Eye News Sullivan’s Island registered voters who wish to sign a petition aimed at killing a proposal to charge for parking on the island should do so at Dunleavy’s Pub no …
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Looks Forward To 40th Year
By Arielle Alpino for The Island Eye News The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has announced it will not move forward with hosting its 2021 event in February. The 39th annual SEWE was originally scheduled for Feb. …
Larry Grooms Parking Bill
By Brian Sherman, The Island Eye News Editor Efforts by local governments to raise the cost and limit the availability of parking on South Carolina’s barrier islands might hit a roadblock this year. State Sen. …
Sep 04 2009
Rombauer wine dinner scheduled at Atlanticville
Atlanticville is pleased to welcome Alan Cannon, National Sales Manger of Rombauer Wines, to host our 5-course Rombauer Wine Dinner on Thursday, September 24 at 7pm. Over the past 27 years, Rombauer wines have garnered some of the most prestigious scores, reviews, and awards available in the world of wine. Last year, Wine and Spirits …
Sep 04 2009
Sullivan’s Island Police Reports: July
These reports were provided by the Sullivan’s Island Police Department for the month of July: July 4, 2009: While on patrol, an officer found a beach bag with personal belongings in it. The bag was placed in Lost and Found. July 5, 2009: A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. While conducting the stop, …
Sep 04 2009
A tennis-volleyball love affair at the Windjammer
By Dylan Sharek Not many sports have grown in popularly as quickly as beach tennis. Once a secluded, intermittent pickup game played only overseas, beach tennis debuted in 2005 at the Charleston Maritime Festival to puzzled looks. Since then, however, Charleston has become known as beach tennis’ official birthplace and as the hub for Beach …
Sep 04 2009
Old School brings home the Half Rubber gold
By Dylan Sharek The Crosby Family team seemed out of place at the 11th Annual Isle of Palms Half Rubber Tournament this past Saturday, August 22. In a field dominated by college students and thirty-somethings, the team’s median age was 58 years old. Larry Crosby, 68, is the second oldest member of the team behind …
Sep 04 2009
17th Annual Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk set for October 3
By Sarah Reynolds The annual Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child began 17 years ago with the opening of the Isle of Palms Connector, and continues today with the goal of supporting the prevention of child abuse and other child-related programs. Net proceeds from the event go to support this cause. …
Sep 04 2009
We the People … celebrate Constitution Week
Join the National Park Service in celebration of Constitution Week by attending one of the free special events scheduled September 17-23, 2009, at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The park preserves the last 28 acres of Snee Farm, a plantation that was once owned by Charles Pinckney, …
Sep 03 2009
IOP announces candidates for Council
With four open City Council seats and the Mayor’s seat up for grabs on November 3, Isle of Palms candidates are already gearing up for the campaign trail. Running for City Council will be residents Ron Denton, Barbara Gobein, Sandy Stone and Doug Thomas, along with incumbents Barbara Bergwerf and Marty Bettelli. Running for Mayor …
Sep 03 2009
Alert: missing dog!
On Sullivan’s Island: A black and grey poodle mix which answers to the names “Mona” or “Sugar” was last seen around Station 22 on Middle Street. If you find her, please call either Katie ( 513-9212), Trish (367-8449), Robin (568-0227), or the Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue Department (883-9944). There is a reward for her …
Aug 21 2009
Op-Ed: The best is yet to come
By the Sullivan’s Islanders What if we could protect our homes from storm and hurricane damage, protect property values island-wide, implement a healthy and sustainable land management practice that doesn’t require an enormous capital expenditure AND find a way for residents to enjoy beach views? We’d all say yes, wouldn’t we? I honestly believe that …