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Volume 20 • Issue 24
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May 2, 2025
Citizens Speak on Behalf of Kerr Following Contentious Appointment BY JOSHUA UYS
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ollowing a narrow 5-4 vote to appoint Douglas Kerr as Isle of Palms city administrator during last month’s council meeting, recent public comments have shifted the tone, bringing a wave of support for Kerr and the council members who voted for him. At the most recent council meeting on Tuesday, April 22, several residents stepped forward to defend both Kerr’s qualifications and the integrity of the council’s decision, offering a counterpoint to earlier accusations of a flawed and biased hiring process. A Carolina Boulevard resident with a master’s degree in personnel and employee relations and years of experience as an HR manager directly addressed criticisms raised by Councilmember John Bogosian. Bogosian had previously suggested Kerr (continued on page 4) was solely motivated by
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C I T Y O F I S L E O F PA L M S W I L L C O N T I N U E T H E FREE BEACH YOGA SERIES IN 2025 BY TAMMY COX
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he City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department will continue its free Beach Yoga Series every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., May through October, at the 25th Avenue beach access on the Isle of Palms. In the event of inclement weather, the class will be relocated to the Isle of Palms Recreation Center at 24 28th Ave. Enhanced by the sandy beach, salt air,
sunshine and rhythmic waves, beach yoga is an excellent way to increase flexibility, strength and stability; reduce stress; improve concentration and creativity; lower body fat; stimulate the immune system; and more. All residents, visitors and fitness levels are welcome. Participants are required to register at IOP.net and bring a large towel, yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.
SI Dune Restoration Zach Lary Announces Candidacy Project Completed FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS SUGGESTED
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BY JOSHUA UYS
uring the Sullivan’s Island Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, Steven Traynum of Coastal Science and Engineering (CSE) announced that the town’s dune restoration project— completed in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)— was officially finished. He also offered suggestions for similar projects in the future. Carried out between Nov. 28 and March 6, the dune restoration was part of a USACE beneficial use program designed to enhance beach stability and storm protection. Approximately 220,000 cubic (continued on page 3) yards of sand were
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Zach Lary, a local business leader and active member of the community, has officially announced his candidacy for Isle of Palms City Council. Lary brings a fresh, open-minded perspective to the upcoming election, with a platform focused on preserving the island’s family-friendly charm while promoting responsible, pro-business growth. “Isle of Palms is unique. The beautiful nature and hospitable atmosphere, combined with the sense of community, are unlike anything I’ve experienced before,” he said. “It is a wonderful place to live and raise my daughters. I truly believe IOP will always be home for my family, and I feel obligated to do my part in contributing to the island’s long-
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term success.” Though he has called Isle of Palms home for only a few years, Lary has quickly become engaged in the community, contributing through his work with Zach Lary. the IOP PHOTO PROVIDED Chamber of Commerce, the LENS Foundation, and other (continued on page 4) local initiatives. With
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