I don’t often comment on negative media, but, after reading Susan Middaugh’s commentary in the Post and Courier on 12/9/2020, I felt compelled to respond. Not because of the attacks on me – I’ve grown a thick skin – but because of the attacks on her, my, our neighbors. In the commentary, Ms. Middaugh criticized …
An Isle Of Palms Icon
by Paige Castellow for The Island Eye News Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Boy Scout Troop 502 of the Isle of Palms was busy working on and completing multiple Eagle projects in 2020. Troop 502, established …
Stimulus Payments Are For People
by Lois C. Greisman for The Island Eye News If you or someone you care about lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, read on. The bill funding the second round of economic …
Lucky Dog: Lyon Hubbard
By Isabel Hubbard for The Island Eye News Lucky Dog – Lyon (French bulldog) Human – Isabel Hubbard Home – Sullivan’s Island Vet – Dr. Luke Seven-month-old Lyon is a recent addition to the Island. …
Rita Ginsberg Is Artist Of The Month At Perspective Gallery
By Kathy Bates for The Island Eye News Rita Ginsberg, whose pastel works feature birds and landscapes, is artist of the month for January at Perspective Gallery in Mount Pleasant. Ginsberg began her artistic journey …
Has The Coronavirus Saved Your Marriage?
By Leigh Berman for The Island Eye News In “Fellowship of the Rings,” Tolkien’s much-loved character Frodo laments: “I wish it need not have happened in my time.” His wizard-friend Gandalf agrees: “So do I. …
Dec 23 2020
VFW Family Freedom Festival
Dec 23 2020
Local Builder Claims Coveted Honors
by Robin Lyles for The Island Eye News A local firm has been recognized as one of the best home builders and remodelers in South Carolina. Sea Island Builders, based on Sullivan’s Island, earned a Pinnacle award from the Home Builders Association of South Carolina in the Best New Home Construction category for a custom-built …
Dec 22 2020
Sullivan’s Island Holiday Lighting
Photos courtesy of Lynn Fabrizio and Chief Anthony Stith Sullivan’s Island kicked off the holiday season Dec. 4 at Stith Park, which was decorated by The Sullivan’s Island Fire Department, Maintenance Department and Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Entertainment was provided by the award-winning Wando High School chorus, followed by a fireworks display. Unfortunately, Santa was …
Dec 22 2020
Certificate Of Appreciation
Staff Report for Island Eye News Mrs. Sherry Johnson, center, received a certificate of appreciation from the VFW Auxiliary to Post 3137 for her support of the post and of veterans. Each month, the Auxiliary presents either a certificate of appreciation or an Americanism Award to businesses that fly the American flag.
Dec 22 2020
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Provides Free Virtual Holiday Concert For Community
By Alana Morrall for Island Eye News The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) today announced a special gift to the community. From Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, the CSO will offer everyone in the community a free livestream of Holiday Pops. The sold-out production was filmed live to socially distanced audiences across three performances this …
Dec 21 2020
Members Of The Lucky Dog Club
By Natalie Tucker for The Island Eye News Lucky Dog – Lovie (golden retriever) and Tova (a pit bull/ Australian shepherd mix) Human – Natalie Tucker Home – Isle of Palms Lovie and Tova both came from shelters. They live on IOP with the Tucker family and are the luckiest rescue pups around! Their favorite …
Dec 21 2020
A Busy Season
By Sarah Diaz for The Island Eye News Migration season was busy this fall at the Sullivan’s Island Bird Banding Station. Eight hundred sixty-five birds were banded from 45 species. The protected land at Station 16 is an excellent stopover location for migrating songbirds. The thickets of low-lying wax myrtles, Carolina cherry laurels and eastern …
Dec 21 2020
Saving The Light
By Sarah Reynolds for The Island Eye News The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission will partner with Save the Light to host its annual half marathon and 5K Feb. 6, 2021, on Folly Beach. Space will be limited, and pre-registration is required. The race supports the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse by Save …
Dec 18 2020
Message From The Mayor: December 2020
Dear Island Neighbors, What was up with fireworks on Dec. 4? Some of you may have wondered why you were seeing and hearing fireworks early in the evening on Friday before last. It’s simple: July 4th, five months late. We were fortunate to have a scaled-down version of our annual Fire Station Holiday Lighting event …