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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - The Isle of Palms Police Department is now accepting donations to support Hurricane Helene victims. Donations will be transported to the designated relief location, with collection running until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2.  Urgently needed items can be dropped off at the first floor of the Public Safety Building, located at 30 JC Long Blvd, anytime between now and Wednesday. Accepted items: 
Sports drinks (powder…

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Support Hurricane Helene victims: drop off essential items at Isle of Palms Police Station

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – People who have gone above and beyond to help others are being recognized this week. The first takes us to Isle of Palms. You have probably heard the story by now: back on September 14, a couple following their GPS accidentally drove into Morgan Creek at the Isle of Palms Marina. Johnny Himmesbach works at the restaurant Islander 71, which is next to the boat ramp. He did not hesitate and jumped into the water immedi…

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - Isle of Palms council members voted 6-1 on Tuesday to pass a new ordinance that prohibits feeding wildlife other than stray cats, dogs, and some birds. Officials said that since 2021, they have noticed increased raccoon sightings, leading to some residents’ complaints. Coyotes have also been a significant issue on the island, with several pets reportedly attacked. "As we’re looking for ways to address coyotes and try…

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - The Isle of Palms Police Department arrested three people on Wednesday after they recovered a stolen car during a traffic stop.  Officials say the car's driver and two passengers were taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies and municipal charges.  According to authorities, officers responded around 1 a.m. to the Isle of Palms Connector and Palm Boulveard for a stolen vehicle alert. Officers observed the…

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Dee via iStockThe car sank within 60 seconds, says the general manager of Islander 71, a restaurant in the Isle of Palms Marina in South Carolina. Last weekend, a visiting couple in their sixties dined at the place. It was after dark. After finishing their meal, they hopped in their SUV and followed the route recommended by GPS. Unfortunately, it led them right onto a boat ramp and into the water.
Christopher Sollom, Islander 71’s general manage…

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Bartender saves vacationing couple from sinking car after they followed their GPS down a boat ramp

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – A dramatic rescue took place at the Isle of Palms Marina over the weekend after a couple ended up driving into the water. The couple had eaten dinner at Islander 71. When they left, they accidentally drove into the water at the marina – and that’s when employees at the restaurant jumped into action. “It was probably 10:40-ish,” recalled John Himmelsbach, who helped to rescue the couple. “We were closing down – we clo…

Islander 71 employees rushed to help couple who accidentally drove into water

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SBU chapter. This past summer, my family and I went on a beach vacation. When I came back, my camera roll was filled with mountain ranges, cabin villages and black bears. The beach is my happy place. It calms my soul and heals my skin. There is peace with the sound of the waves crashing and the stinging salt water is a natural medicine. During our planned trip, we had so many exc…

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Isle of Palms announced the completion of Phase 3 of its drainage improvements at the 30th, 36th, and 41st Avenue Outfalls.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 3 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the end of 41st Avenue, next to the Isle of Palms Marina, located at 50 41st Ave. This project, finished earlier this month, aims to enhance stormwater and tidal drainage across th…

Isle of Palms to host ribbon cutting for completed 41st Avenue drainage project

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) - Three candidates vying for an open seat on Isle of Palms City Council gave voters an opportunity Monday night to hear what they want to accomplish if elected to council. The candidates were asked about three main issues for this election: beach erosion, short-term rentals, and residents' quality of life. The special election comes after former city councilwoman Elizabeth Campsen resigned from her position because she…

Isle of Palms city council candidates debate issues facing the island

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made up to $1 million per year renting out her massive, beachfront South Carolina home.

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