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Sand Scraping Collins Construction, the City’s contractor, is expected to complete the dune restoration in the next few days. Contractor is restoring the dune between 100 and 314 Ocean Boulevard. Sandbags OCRM has authorized the placement of sandbags between 120 and 206 Ocean Boulevard as these properties meet emergency conditions. The city has engaged Collins Construction for the placement of...

City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, to take action to address the beach erosion issue that we have been facing in the south end of the beach, near Breach Inlet. The City's top priority is to ensure the safety and preservation of the beach and front beach homes. Sandbags Council approved a budget of $250,000 specifically dedicated to the installation of sandbags. These...

I get to this time of year and wonder where all the other months went?! Time seems to go even faster from mid-October on with the holidays and all the events surrounding those. We recently held our annual IOP Employee Appreciation event at The Exchange Club. It’s a great time after our busy tourist season to pause and thank those that work so hard to make our community what it is! At this event...

Some areas of Isle of Palms have experienced erosion, due to recent king tides. Crews are working to restore the dunes in need of emergency repair. Please do not climb on or walk near eroded dunes in violation of city ordinances and stay clear of work vehicles. The following beach access paths are impassable due to steep drop-offs at the end, caused by erosion: Public Beach Access 1B Public Beach...

Home Fire Sprinkler Systems to Improve Fire Safety on Isle of Palms ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. – The City of Isle of Palms Fire Department (IOPFD) and the Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission (IOPWSC) have partnered to facilitate the installation of cost-effective home fire sprinklers. IOPFD recommends home fire sprinklers because they can increase fire safety for homeowners. According to the...

September 27, 2023 The City Council of Isle of Palms voted to donate $100,000 to the Emanuel Nine Memorial. The memorial will honor the nine victims who were killed, and the survivors, of the 2015 racially motivated mass shooting that occurred at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (also known as Mother Emanuel) in Charleston, South Carolina. The forthcoming memorial will include a...

October 2023 Event Schedule: October 19: IOP Farmers Market Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: IOP Recreation Center 24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Theme: ‘Spooky, Kooky, Ghoulie Funfest.’ This is the last IOP Farmers Market of the year. There will be fresh, local produce, family-friendly activities, food vendors, live music and more. Admission to the farmers market is free and open to the...

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) WHAT City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host the final Farmer’s Market for the 2023 season on October 19th. The Halloween-themed market will include: -Local...

City Recreation Department and Coastal Expeditions to Host FREE Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn - SC COASTAL BIRDS FREE to Residents and Non-residents WHEN: Thursday, October 12, 2023 TIME: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Beachside, 25th Avenue, Isle of Palms (look for the RED FLAG) WHAT: City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department and Coastal Expeditions will host a FREE Serenity Sea Stroll & Learn - SC Coastal...

Crews are scheduled to complete the emergency dune restoration efforts later this week at the following beach access paths: Public Beach Access 1B Public Beach Access 2A Public Beach Access 3A Emergency dune repairs are still underway on the Breach Inlet end island. Crews will relocate to Beachwood East to repair the dunes in areas with emergency conditions. Safety is the city’s top priority...