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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 IOP Cleanup Crew, volunteers, and city staff gather on Front Beach for an Earth Day litter sweep.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
After months of planning, the Native Plant Demonstration Garden sponsored by the City of Isle of Palms and its Environmental Advisory Committee has been planted. The process began on a cold and windy day on February 29, 2024, when twelve volunteers removed the turf near the driftwood and...Read more
Planning 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
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Isle of Palms— March 1, 2024 — The City of Isle of Palms Front Beach Fest will take place Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 12 to 4 p.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. This event will have an impact on some roads on the island.
The following is a list of road closures and times:
Saturday,...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms has partnered 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. Beginning March 1, 2024 , this partnership with PCI will allow the police...Read more
What great community events we had this past weekend! We have another great event coming this Saturday – Front Beach Fest from 12:00-4:00. I hope you are able to make this popular event.
As I was attending the events this past weekend and at last Friday’s Coffee with the Mayor, a common...Read more
Wow – hard to believe it’s almost Spring!
Let’s talk about our beaches - recently, there has been a lot of activity and questions about the emergency work happening on our beaches. The City continues to address the erosion issues on the north and south ends of the island. Prior to 2023...Read more
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, City Council adopted an emergency ordinance allowing owners of beach front properties located between 100 and 914 Ocean Boulevard to install a revetment or seawall entirely landward of the critical area, as determined by the Ocean and Coastal Resource Management...Read more
City offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, for President's Day. Many services are available online at Virtual City Hall .Read more
As part of its five-year cycle to maintain public safety and electric system reliability, Dominion Energy will begin pruning trees on Isle of Palms in March. The project is set to last approximately 12-14 weeks. Dominion has an obligation and responsibility to maintain the delivery of...Read more
Stop by and learn about the importance of gardening with native plants, which provide food and shelter for native butterflies, insects, birds and other animals.
Presented by...Read more