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The city held a door decorating contest from early November to early December. Isle of Palms residents and business owners were invited to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit by transforming their doors into beautiful, themed displays. Winners were announced and awarded during the Holiday Street Festival on December 7. See 2024 winners below. Resident Categories Most Traditional Jane...

Isle of Palms— December 6, 2024 — The City of Isle of Palms holiday street festival and tree lighting will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 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 the island. The following is a list of road closures and times: Saturday, December 7, 2022 Starting at 6 a.m. no...

Happy Holidays! I hope this season is filled with family and friends and plenty of good food! I hope you can join us for this year’s Holiday Street Festival. It will be on December 7 th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Front Beach. It will be a wonderful opportunity to kick-off to the magic of the holiday season and celebrate our traditions with friends and neighbors. The event will include arts and...

Isle of Palms, S.C. — November 22, 2024 — In its ongoing efforts to increase traffic safety on the roads of Isle of Palms, the Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints Friday, November 22, into Saturday, November 23, at the following locations: Ocean Blvd at 14 th Ave, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Palm Blvd at 10 th Ave, 11:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. “We are committed to...

Get ready to Spread Some Cheer with the Isle of Palms Holiday Door Decorating Contest- IOP Deck the Door! The city invites participants to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit by transforming their doors into beautiful, themed displays. Contest Details: Theme: Whether you prefer classic holiday designs, winter wonderlands, or whimsical characters, the theme is open to interpretation...

Isle of Palms— November 20, 2024 — The Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) has recently been awarded $90,036 in federal funding to enhance officer wellness and mental health. The department was awarded the funding under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) grant, funded through the Office of Community Oriented Police Services (COPS). LEMHWA funding is for improving the...

City Administrative Offices and Recreation Center Closures Thanksgiving Day: November 28 Friday after Thanksgiving: November 29 Christmas Eve: December 24 Christmas Day: December 25 Day after Christmas: December 26 New Year's Day: January 1 Many services are available online at Virtual City Hall. City Garbage Collection Garbage Collection Service will maintain its regular schedule on: The week of...

Jim Thompson, an Isle of Palms resident, has been awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian award, The Order of the Palmetto. This prestigious recognition is awarded solely to individuals whose lives embody exceptional service, inspiring others and creating a lasting positive impact on South Carolina’s communities. The Order of the Palmetto is a rare honor, reserved for those who have contributed...

A runoff election will be held on November 19, 2024, to fill an unexpired seat on City Council. The candidates on the ballot are Susan Hill Smith and Rusty Streetman. This election is being held under new rules for providing Photo ID at the polling place. The polls will open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the polling places: Isle of Palms 1A Isle of Palms City Hall 1207 Palm Boulevard Isle of...