Dear Sullivan’s Island Town Council and public servants, I’m an avid reader of The Island Eye News and was encouraged recently by several Town Council members to share my story/perspective around the complex subject of the accreted land. I recently sent this correspondence to the entire Council and all public servants whom I know personally …
Online Pledge
By Michael Stettner for The Island Eye News Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center has launched an online pledge campaign that encourages people to take action and commit to prevent child …
Tidal Wave
Staff Photo for Island Eye News By Oct. 17, only one jet ski remained at the former home of Tidal Wave Water Sports at the Isle of Palms Marina. The company’s lease, which was not …
Pickin’ In The Park
By Sarah Reynolds for The Island Eye News Charleston County Parks is introducing a new way to celebrate fall this year – a drive-in bluegrass concert. Pickin’ in the Park will be held Nov. 7 …
Cookie Washington
By Carol Antman for The Island Eye News In 2009, Torreah “Cookie” Washington and her mom, Martha Moore, were at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., to celebrate one of Cookie’s greatest artistic achievements: Her …
A Tale Of Two Turtles
By Mary Pringle for The Island Eye News For 11 years, the Turtle Team has collected one eggshell from every nest laid on our islands for scientists at the University of Georgia to use as …
Sep 16 2020
Visiting Artists
By Lauren Van Liew for The Island Eye News The recently-opened Ruth and Bill Baker Art Sales Gallery, located on the first floor of the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, will exhibit and offer for sale the works of the museum’s visiting artists. The Gibbes’ Visiting Artist Series highlights South Carolina artists whose work …
Sep 14 2020
Message From The Mayor: September 2020
The past six months have been truly challenging as we continue to grapple with an ongoing pandemic that has dramatically changed the world. Things may not be back to normal for many months. Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, Council and staff are busier than ever, with many projects underway! IOP MARINA The …
Sep 14 2020
Pandemic Fun
By Carol Antman for The Island Eye News When the term “rage cleaning” struck a chord with me, I knew I had to make a change. The timeline of this forced isolation was coming into focus. The news was dreadful. I needed a breather. Some inspiration. What were my creative friends doing to lighten things …
Sep 14 2020
Paid Parking On Sullivan’s Island
By Zach Giroux for The Island Eye News Before COVID-19 precautionary measures became the topic of discussion at every Sullivan’s Island Town Council meeting, an island-wide paid parking proposal was at the forefront of the island’s plans. In February, members of the Sullivan’s Island Council listened to a presentation from Lanier Parking Solutions, an Atlanta-based …
Sep 11 2020
Area Beach Sweep Postponed
Staff Reports for The Island Eye News The Beach Sweep/River Sweep litter cleanup, originally scheduled for Sept. 19, 2020, on beaches all along the South Carolina coast, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the current situation, the coordinators at the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium and the South Carolina Department of …
Sep 10 2020
A Million Steps
By Brian Sherman, The Island Eye News Managing Editor An ancient Chinese proverb tells us that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. For Isle of Palms resident Ted O’Neill, fighting a deadly killer that takes nearly 50,000 American lives a year will begin with the million steps he plans to …
Sep 10 2020
Our World Without
By Joshua Zalabak for The Island Eye News The South Carolina Aquarium, which closed its doors for 68 days before re-opening in May, is facing a severe financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During a typical year, general admission sales and membership make up approximately 80% of its revenue, with the spring and summer months …
Sep 09 2020
Catch ’Em for a Cause
By Katy Calloway for The Island Eye News Fishing is one of the few naturally socially-distanced activities that has gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s also somewhat of a rite of passage for many Lowcountry youngsters. On Aug. 22, some of the community’s most deserving youth had a chance to get out on …
Sep 09 2020
An Online Adventure
By Amanda Bunting Comen for The Island Eye News The largest networking event in the Mount Pleasant area will be a 10-day virtual experience this year. In partnership with On Purpose Adventures, the 10th anniversary Expo will be an online adventure, accessible by any smart device, that will allow participants to engage with vendors in …
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