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This week, the Personnel Committee and the Public Safety Committee will interview the following candidates for the Chief of Police position. Charles "Andy" Robinson – Chief of Police, York Police Department Kevin Cornett – Chief of Police, Town of Springdale Police Department Joseph Count – Captain, Criminal Investigations, North Augusta Department of Public Safety William "Randy" Joyce – Police...

SCE&G power pole was struck by a vehicle in the area of Palm Boulevard and 45th Avenue. The pole is leaning severely with power lines arching. Isle of Palms Police Department has shut down traffic at Palm Boulevard & 45th Avenue due to the potential danger to motorists and pedestrians. SCE&G electrical operations team is on site conducting repairs. Approximately 1,900 Isle of Palms customers will...

When the Isle of Palms has experienced significant flooding, it has been necessary for the City to implement a temporary emergency protocol of pumping standing storm water from flooded streets on the beach to ensure police and fire personnel access to the street in case of an emergency. This emergency, contingency plan for pumping flood waters has been used for more than 20 years with no adverse...

The SC Department of Transportation has notified the City that the contractor who performed the micro-surfacing work on Palm Boulevard between 21st and 41st Avenue will return to the Isle of Palms on Monday, July 16, 2018 to complete the permanent pavement markings on Palm Boulevard. This work will be a night-time operation.

Parking Parking is managed by PCI Municipal Services. Visit parkiop.org for detailed parking information. Front Beach On-Street Parking Pay-to-park spaces are available on Ocean Boulevard near Front Beach between 10th and 14th Avenues. Please be aware of loading zone restricted areas, note signage. For parking fee information, visit: parkiop.org. Public Road Rights-of-Way The City regulated...

Phase II Drainage The contractor working on the Phase II Drainage project is ready to cross over onto Palm Boulevard at 46th Avenue on Monday, June 4th. The project is anticipated to take at least two weeks. After they cross Palm Boulevard, the work should move faster and it is expected that the impact on the main road will be minimal since they will mostly be working on the finger streets (45th...

Bridge Closure Situation The James B. Edwards Bridge westbound Interstate 526 over the Wando River remains closed since Monday, May 14, 2018 afternoon after an inspection conducted by the South Carolina Department of Transportation found a broken cable. The eastbound side towards Isle of Palms remains open. Although the assessment was expected to last 48 hours, the SCDOT has not yet announced how...

As of May 1, 2018, the parking fee in the Municipal Parking Lots, located on Pavilion Drive, will change from a flat daily rate of $8 on weekdays and $10 on the weekends and holidays to $1.00 per hour. The City lots are operational between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. "It is a positive step forward for the City to encourage daytime visitors to park in the Front Beach commercial district by making it...

The City of Isle of Palms has received reports from citizens of soft sand in the recently restored beach. In response to these concerns, the City has investigated conditions and worked with the City's Coastal Engineering Firm. Coastal Science & Engineering (CSE) assessed the situation this morning and reports that the soft sand is due to a combination of significant rain and tidal over wash of the...

This spring, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will begin micro-surface work on Palm Boulevard between 21 st and 41 st Avenue. Micro-surfacing consists of the application of a thin, tough layer of asphalt meant to renew the road surface, seal minor cracks and extend the life of the pavement. SCDOT has contracted with Hudson Construction Company to perform this work...