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🌱 How Isle of Palms built its modern police and fire protection
Make time for 2026 Lowcountry Jazz Festival - Saturday on the Isle of Palms Patch calendar
Greetings Isle of Palms! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Isle of Palms built its modern police and fire protection
- How beach renourishment is reshaping protection for Isle of Palms sea turtles
- Isle of Palms neighbors Al and Wallis Cannon share a life of service
Also on today's calendar: Isle of Palms Farmers Market.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• First of the first responders: Shoring up public safety on the island (isleofpalmsmagazine.com) — Isle of Palms residents get a rich look at how their police and fire departments grew from a one-man force and volunteer firefighters into today's 22 officers and 40 trained fire personnel. The story traces key milestones from the 1950s through Hurricane Hugo recovery and modern EMS advances, highlighting how local first responders have long shaped safety and quality of life on the island. 
• Sea Turtles: Protecting one of IOP's precious treasures (isleofpalmsmagazine.com) — As Isle of Palms' massive beach renourishment continues, volunteers and construction crews are working together to safeguard 42 local sea turtle nests and additional nests on Sullivan's Island. Careful nest relocation, strict rules for lights and machinery, and daily dawn patrols are helping hatchlings reach the ocean safely, supporting a long-term rebound in the island's turtle population.
• Meet Your Island Neighbors: Al and Wallis Cannon (isleofpalmsmagazine.com) — Longtime Isle of Palms residents Al and Wallis Cannon are profiled for their decades of public service, from Al's 33 years as Charleston County sheriff to Wallis's work in healthcare. Their story highlights how experiences from Hurricane Hugo to 9/11 shaped regional emergency preparedness, while the family's ongoing law enforcement and chaplaincy efforts continue to influence Lowcountry communities today.
📸 Around Isle of Palms
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Isle of Palms
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Lowcountry Jazz Festival - Saturday →
Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St, Charleston
5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Isle of Palms Farmers Market →
Isle of Palms Recreation Department, 24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms
4:00 pm - Gracious Day 3-6pm →
The Dinghy, 8 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
3:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Isle of Palms Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Golf Course Maintenance - Course Closed (7:30AM-12PM) →
Charleston, SC Calendar, 2110 Maybank Hwy., Charleston
7:30 am - Board of Zoning Appeals – Zoning →
Charleston, SC Calendar, 2 George St. First Floor - Suite 1403, Charleston
5:15 pm - Culture, Arts & Pride Commission →
Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Town Hall Complex - 100 Ann Edwards Ln. Committee Meeting Room 3300 Mount Pleasant SC 29464
1:00 pm - Board of Zoning Appeals - Site Design →
Charleston, SC Calendar, 2 George St. First Floor - Suite 1403, Charleston
5:00 pm - Barn Jam Sept 2 →
Awendaw Green, 4853 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
5:30 pm - Awendaw Green Barn Jam →
Awendaw Green, 4853 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
6:00 pm - Wild Turkey Wednesday →
The Drop-In Bar & Deli, 32 Center St # B, Folly Beach
7:00 pm - Peninsula Plan Open Studio Hours feat. Project 3500 →
Charleston, SC Calendar, 85 Calhoun Street, Charleston
3:00 pm - Super Reggae Man →
Rita's Seaside Grille, 2 Center St, Folly Beach
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- JEM Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Mount Pleasant. Apply here.
- Frito-Lay, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Mount Pleasant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Isle of Palms here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant leaders to review proposed animal cruelty ordinance changes (counton2.com)
- Mount Pleasant leaders recommend a moratorium on data center development (counton2.com)
- Meet Becky Raisman (canvasrebel.com)
James Island
- Bark and Brew: Yappy Hour coming to James Island County Park Thursday (counton2.com)
Ok Isle of Palms! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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