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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
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
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
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...Read more
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
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...Read more
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....Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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....Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
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...Read more
WHEN September 21 - Safety Day with Isle of Palms Police and Fire
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 fourth Farmer’s Market for the 2023 season on...Read more
Admission is free and open to residents and visitors.
WHEN October 6, 2023 TIME 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE Isle of Palms Recreation Center Gymnasium WHAT City of Isle of Palms will host a Community Wellness Fair...Read more
Fall can’t get here fast enough after the heat we’ve had this Summer! I love the Fall time of year on our island – cool enough to enjoy all outside activities with just a light extra layer.
Soon we will be kicking off an exciting...Read more
The City successfully secured a $43,518 grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of exercise equipment to support and complete our Fire Department's Wellness and Fitness Program. The City’s matching cost share is $2,175.
This includes the purchase of the...Read more
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C .- Some areas of the Isle of Palms coastline have experienced significant erosion due to Tropical Storm Idalia. The city is taking immediate action to restore its beaches and ensure their long-term sustainability. The city has launched a comprehensive beach cleanup and...Read more
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. - City of Isle of Palms offices and Recreation Center will reopen at noon on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Due to potential road hazards, drivers should exercise caution and check the South Carolina Department of Transportation...Read more
August 29, 2023
12 p.m.
City of Isle of Palms officials continue to monitor Idalia, which has strengthened into a hurricane. According to the National Weather Service, the South Carolina coast is under a Tropical Storm Warning. The greatest impacts for the Lowcountry are expected...Read more
August 28, 2023
4 p.m.
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C .- City of Isle of Palms officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and its impact on the island. According to the National Weather...Read more
It’s hard to believe it’s time for back-to-school sales! Summer has flown by. I hope you and your family and friends have enjoyed another beautiful season on IOP or wherever you were able to spend it.
I have received positive comments from many residents about the improved traffic flow...Read more
Starts Fall 2023
WHEN
Wednesdays, starting September 6, 2023
TIME Zumba 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m....Read more