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Update: Water guns and hoses are allowed. Please use good judgement and avoid people’s faces. Guests have been injured during the parade so we are taking the necessary steps to mitigate those risks.
Fireworks Show
The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) will...Read more
Hurricane Season is June 1- November 30. Learn about the steps you can take to prepare for a storm.
Disaster can strike at any time of the day, so it's important to have a planned response when you're at work, on vacation or on the road.
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Summer of 2024 is here! There are still times coming over the Connector or driving around our island I’m reminded how blessed we are to live on this beautiful island. What a great place to live, work and play.
Community engagement is key to any good, well-functioning municipality. Over...Read more
The next step in the City of Isle of Palms’ Community Enrichment Plan project includes gathering additional feedback from Isle of Palms community members through listening sessions. Attendees will be able to provide feedback on issues relating to quality of life and tourism. Youth participation...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 22 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 24 28th Avenue to share details and answer questions regarding a proposed shoal management project at the north end of the island.
The project would include harvesting sand...Read more
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The road closure at the 41st Avenue outfall on Waterway Boulevard in Isle of Palms has ended and Waterway Boulevard is now open.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as the city works to complete drainage improvements.Read more
Drivers can expect intermittent traffic interruptions on the HL Hunley Bridge (Breach Inlet) on Wednesday, May 1, between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to use the IOP Connector during this time, to avoid traffic delays. Officers from Sullivan's Island Police Department and the Isle...Read more
Ensuring public safety is the Isle of Palms Police Department's top priority. The City has taken proactive measures to address the situation in response to recent coyote incidents in our city. This includes working with a professional trapping...Read more
I hope your Spring has been good so far. Spring breaks have come and gone and now the Summer busy season is next. Our staff has been preparing for the season for weeks with some of the initiatives reviewed in my last message – Traffic Planning Session with surrounding communities and support...Read more
Due to the construction of drainage improvements, a road closure at the 41st Avenue outfall on Waterway Boulevard in Isle of Palms (IOP) starts Tuesday, April 23. Traffic will be detoured at 32nd Avenue through Palm Boulevard and up to 41st Avenue. Only local traffic will be accommodated on...Read more
The percentage of litter on Isle of Palms related to smoking decreased noticeably in 2023, according to data collected by the conservation group Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew and other volunteer “citizen scientists” using the Litter Journal, a project of the South Carolina Aquarium Citizen Science...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms joined AT&T at a ribbon cutting on April 18, 2024, to announce the expansion of fiber optic internet on the island. The expansion will grant fiber optic internet to over 300 eligible business and residential customers. Unlike traditional internet connections that...Read more
SHRED 360 will hold a FREE document shredding day on the island. In an effort to shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, Attendees are limited to (3) three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or...Read more
As you prepare for your trip to Isle of Palms, please be aware that the city requires a permit for gatherings of more than 50 people on public property, including the beach and beach access paths.
Please view the ordinance here:...Read more
On March 1, 2024, the City of Isle of Palms announced a partnership with PCI Municipal Services to manage the city’s parking plan. Traditionally, the management of the city’s parking plan was handled by the police department. This partnership allows the police department’s employees and officers...Read more
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C.- The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) will host its 2024 Hurricane Expo on Tuesday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. IOP residents and residents from surrounding communities are welcome to attend and learn more about how to prepare for a hurricane. The event will be held at the city...Read more
Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew kicked off their series of 2024 spring litter sweeps on March 11, working in partnership with the South Carolina Aquarium’s conservation team. Around 90 volunteers attended the Monday evening event at Front Beach.
Each spring litter sweep includes a welcome...Read more
I do love the time of year we are entering – not the pollen – but the temperatures and longer daylight are always welcome additions. Lot of projects are going on as you see when you make your way around the island. Some are obvious by sight, but a few are more behind the scenes. A couple to...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms in conjunction with the Environmental Advisory Committee created a Native Plant Demonstration Garden in the spring of 2024. Here is information about it:
The garden is planted on Palm Boulevard at 7 th Avenue on property owned by...Read morePlanning a trip to Isle of Palms? On weekends and ahead of major holidays, ABC News 4 provides a...Read more
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C . - On March 10, 2024, Isle of Palms (IOP) Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the 500 block of Ocean Blvd by Charleston County Dispatch at approximately 2:48 p.m. Upon arrival, at approximately 2:53 p.m., the first fire apparatus noted a three-story elevated home that was...Read more