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Volume 20 • Issue 18
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December 13, 2024
A Glimpse of the Past
IOP EXCHANGE CLUB HISTORIC TOUR
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SULLIVAN’S ISLAND TREE LIGHTING AND FIREWORKS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT STITH PARK
BY ROBBIE BERG
embers of the IOP Exchange Club recently enjoyed a historical tour of the National Register of Historic Places' Cooper River Historic District, led by Leigh Jones Handal, a licensed and certified Charleston tour guide and member of the Palmetto Guild. Handal, also the author of Charleston Then and Now, Storied Scandalous Charleston, and Charleston Lost and Found, is a writer for the Post and Courier. The Cooper River area is described as a “remarkably intact historic and cultural landscape,” offering a glimpse into the essential elements of life in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Visitors can imagine themselves as early settlers, witnessing the significant changes in the landscape from surrounding cities and exploring an area integral to the colonial system and early nation-building. The first stop was the Biggin Church ruins (continued on page 11) (c. 1711), where Handal
LENS Seeks Nominations for Safety Awards
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BY LENS FOUNDATION
PHOTOS BY: ROB BYKO PHOTOGRAPHY
he Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support (LENS) Foundation, Isle of Palms has announced that nominations are now open for the annual LENS Community Public Safety Awards, which recognize outstanding members of the Isle of Palms Fire and Police departments. This prestigious award celebrates public safety personnel who exemplify the power of collaboration and partnerships in making our community safer. The LENS Community Public Safety Award identifies and rewards best practices in community involvement by recognizing individuals who: • Positively impact the lives and experiences of their coworkers, citizens, and the community at large. • Implement new programs or initiatives addressing public safety challenges, prevention, and community trust. • Create and foster productive community (continued on page 2) partnerships.
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