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1/8/24

January 8, 2024

8:00 a.m.

The National Weather Service has put out a Strong Storm Advisory for Tuesday. They are anticipating strong thunderstorms, high winds, coastal flooding, and high surf in our area. Please take necessary precautions ahead of the storm.

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12/18/23

Additional City Operations Updates

-The Recreation Center will also be closed on the dates above.

-Garbage will not be collected on Friday, December 22 (Christmas Eve- Observed) and Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

Charleston County Recycling

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12/18/23

City of Isle of Palms officials continue to assess Coastal Storm damage and are identifying areas and properties that meet emergency conditions. Normal city operations continue. Most of the storm damage consists of debris and beach erosion. Crews have begun clean up and restoration efforts...Read more

12/17/23
The following list of roads are impassable on Isle of Palms at this time. Please stay home unless you absolutely have to leave home. We have multiple vehicles already stranded on the island. Palm between 3rd to 5th Carolina at Palm 21st ave Palm between 29 and 33rd Sections of Waterway...Read more
12/17/23

The city is continuing to monitor weather conditions. 41st Avenue, Waterway Blvd near the Marina, and Ocean Blvd on the south end are now impassable due to flooding. There's also flooding on Palm Blvd, Carolina and Charleston Blvd. Please avoid unnecessary travel and follow guidelines from...Read more

12/16/23

According to the National Weather Service, A strong coastal storm will bring impacts to our region this weekend . Expect windy conditions and 2” to 4” of rain Saturday through Sunday.

Please monitor the National Weather Service for storm updates. You’re encouraged to remove or secure any...Read more

12/14/23

FY25 State Accommodations Tax Grant Applications Process:

The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications from organizations wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund.

South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient...Read more

12/5/23

Looking for things to do on Isle of Palms during the winter season? Here are some ways you can explore the island and take advantage of perks in the meantime.

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12/5/23

Happy Holidays! No matter how you choose to celebrate this month, I hope you can be surrounded by family and friends and enjoy the season. It’s such a blessing to live where we do and still be able to enjoy outdoor activities most days. This is my favorite time of year to take a walk on the...Read more

11/30/23

Isle of Palms— November 30, 2023 — The City of Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival and tree lighting will take place Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Front Beach of Isle of Palms, SC. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. This event will have an impact on some roads on...Read more

11/27/23

Local restaurant, Islander 71, is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to make oyster shell recycling convenient for IOP residents and visitors. The recycling trailer will be available for the oyster roasting season from now until March 2024. South Carolina...Read more

11/21/23

City offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. Some services are available online at Virtual City Hall.

The Recreation Center will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 22. Programs and...Read more

11/16/23
Community partnerships remain key in building strong relationships and promoting growth that benefits those we serve on Isle of Palms. We're proud to announce that Mayor Phillip Pounds was recently inducted into the...Read more
11/15/23
Saturday, December 2, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm Front Beach on the Isle of Palms

Arts & Crafters, Food vendors, children activities and live entertainment

Santa Claus will be here!

Pictures from previous Holiday Street Festivals

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11/8/23

Hello! Another election day has come and gone. Now my greatest hope is we can stop the divisive rhetoric and get back to being neighbors and appreciate the paradise we get to call home! Regardless of which side of the vote you were on or if all your candidates won or not, it’s now time to come...Read more

11/8/23

City offices, including the Recreation Center, will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day. The Recreation Center will reopen on Saturday, November 11.

Many services are available online at...Read more

11/3/23

Photo by: Mic Smith Photography LLC

The Spirit of the Island Award is a prestigious award that recognizes an individual or an organization that has made significant contributions to the well-being of the Isle of Palms. The award honors an individual or organization’s remarkable single...Read more

11/2/23

Happy Thanksgiving a little early! We have so much to be thankful for living where we do. I hope you get to spend time with friends and family over the upcoming holidays. We are headed to Lake Keowee with our whole clan. I’m looking forward to the lake and foothill views and hiking – and of...Read more

11/1/23
Community Enrichment Plan - To enhance the quality of life and overall experience for all who live, work, and play on the island.

The City of Isle of Palms, in collaboration with Explore Charleston, the College of Charleston, and The McNair Group, is pursuing the development of a community...Read more

10/31/23

The Phase 3 Drainage project at 36 th Avenue/Forest Trail Outfall has made excellent progress. The road has been prepped and is ready for paving. Paving is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1 , and roads should reopen on Friday, November 3. The remaining work will not require the road to be...Read more

10/30/23
Upcoming Road Closures for LOWVELO Charity Event

The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center LOWVELO annual fundraising event will take place Saturday, November 4 , 202 3 starting at 5 a.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. The 10 and 20 mile “island ride” will have a start time of 9 a.m. This...Read more

10/24/23

Isle of Palms— October 25, 2023 — The annual Isle of Palms Halloween golf cart parade and carnival will take place Friday, October 27, 2023 starting at 4 p.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. The event will start and end at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center located at 24 28 Ave, with a festival...Read more

10/17/23
Temporary Road Closure & Detour at Waterway Blvd

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C .- Starting the week of October 16, 2023, there will be a temporary road closure and detour at the intersection of Forest Trail and Waterway Boulevard in the City of Isle of Palms (IOP). The road closure, which is scheduled...Read more

10/12/23
City Recreation Department to Host the Last Farmers Market of the 2023 Season

WHEN October 19, 2023 – Spooky, Kooky, Ghoulie Funfest

TIME 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE Isle of Palms Recreation Center (front lawn, under the Oaks)

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10/12/23

New applications are being accepted for a second round of funding in FY24 of accommodations tax requests through November 1, 2023.

Accommodations tax funds must be used to attract and provide for tourists and must be spent on tourism-related expenditures.

Eligible projects...Read more

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