Join us as Isle of Palms LENS Foundation Co-Chairman Kitty Riley chats with host Zach Giroux about their mission to support the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) and foster positive relationships between officers and the community. Learn how LENS provides recognition for our dedicated officers, funding for advanced training, and vital support for the IOPPD. Kitty reveals details about the upcoming Isle of Palms LENS Banquet, a major community event benefiting both the police department and the public. Discover the four key ways the banquet makes a difference. This year’s event features ..read more

Isle of Palms Fire Chief Craig Oliverius Seconds count when a fire occurs, which makes fire prevention key in saving lives and property. Isle of Palms Fire and Rescue provides essential safety tips for the island community. Due to synthetic materials in modern homes, fires spread faster than ever before. It’s important for residents to have working smoke alarms, a fire escape plan and a safe meeting place outside the home in case of a fire. Other necessary fire safety equipment includes residential fire sprinklers. According to Fire Safe South Carolina, a community risk reduction program, fire ..read more

While one Isle of Palms resident is facing potential penalties for building an illegal erosion control device on his property, other island residents still have time to build permanent devices on their properties. In February, the Isle of Palms City Council voted 7-2 to allow such leeway for owners of beachfront properties located between 100 and 914 Ocean Blvd. Residents in this area will have through April 19 to act on the ordinance, which is within the guidelines and approval of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). “We’re giving homeowners some protection of their foundations,” sa ..read more

On the western side of Ocean Boulevard on Isle of Palms, the presence of an erosion control structure on the beach is shaping up into a long legal battle. The structure sits on private property, but its construction was unauthorized by any state regulating authority and is believed to be a violation of local and state laws. The question remains as to whether the structure will be allowed to stay. Long before the matter could end up in the state courts, officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM ..read more

This summer, Isle of Palms police officers will have more time to patrol the beach for longer periods. As of March 1, the city began a partnership with PCI Municipal Services to manage the city’s parking plan. The partnership is intended to not only keep island parking from becoming a bigger problem, but for the police to focus their attention on other more pressing issues. There are no changes in parking fees, stickers, passes and permits for residents or visitors. “This new measure will allow us to focus on higher priority calls for enforcement, more serious calls for service and for our be ..read more

Isle of Palms husband and wife Billy and Lisa Lempesis are native Charlestonians who are no stranger to water sports. The duo is part of the Charleston Paddle Club’s Firebreathers Dragon Boat Team that has qualified for the prestigious Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna, Italy, this September. “It’s a really big honor,” said Billy, who founded the Charleston Paddle Club in 2010 along with his son Pete and four others. They are the only team representing the Carolinas in the event, which brings together elite dragon boat squads from around the globe. The Firebreathers earned their covete ..read more

Welcome to our virtual tour of 129 Grand Pavilion in Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms! Join Realtor Brandy McMahon as she and host Bill Macchio take you on a journey through this stunning oceanfront luxury beach property for sale. Nestled in the heart of Wild Dunes, the highly sought-after Grand Pavilion is the closest gated community to Charleston, offering the perfect blend of coastal living and resort-style amenities. Brandy says 129 Grand Pavilion is a “quintessential Charleston beach property” with beautiful subtly multicolored buildings, and parking. Grand Pavilion is the epicenter of th ..read more

Once you unlock the doors to 34 Waterway Island Drive, you may never want to leave because it has everything you need and then some. This 6,800 square-foot, six-bed, eight-bath coastal transitional home offers the perfect family retreat, but also can host grandiose gatherings. Located on Morgan Creek directly across the waterway from The Outpost and Islander 71, 34 Waterway Island Drive is less than a year from completion, with an anticipated move-in date of November or December 2024. From the moment you enter, your eyes will wander as you peer through the floor-to-ceiling windows affording p ..read more

While most of us will never see Antarctica in our lifetime, Dudley and Glenda Spangler have had the opportunity to visit and take in its splendor twice. Lovers of nature, the Spanglers relish Antarctica’s icebergs, scenery and wildlife. Most recently, the couple began their trek in Buenos Aires. After spending a night there, they flew to the southernmost tip of Argentina, Ushuaia, where they boarded the Seabourn Venture, a 225-passenger exploration ship built for cruising to Antarctica. Their journey would bring them through the Beagle Channel, which takes about four hours, then across the Dr ..read more

The Slotchivers The Slotchivers have made the island their beloved home for nearly a decade. Anna hails from a small town near Hickory, North Carolina, famous for its furniture craftsmanship. The quaint town, affectionately nicknamed “Catfish,” holds a special place in her heart. Steve, on the other hand, is an IOP native through and through. His family moved to the island in the early ‘80s, making him a true local in every sense. The Slotchivers have been proud residents of IOP for nine and a half years, moving here the same month their daughter was born. “We knew IOP was the perfect place t ..read more