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An article in a recent edition of Charleston Magazine caught my eye since it was profiling a young family that recently moved to the island. It stated: “This family had lived in eight homes in the Charleston area over the years. Then, they stumbled across a newly renovated home on IOP situated in an idyllic neighborhood just blocks from the ocean.” I had to remind myself of the proper definition...

Crosswalk improvements along Palm Blvd between 21st and 41st Ave will occur on January 29 & January 30. The work will start each day at 8:30 a.m. Drivers on Palm Blvd can expect to be detoured down avenues, utilizing Cameron or Hartnett Blvd to loop back to Palm Blvd on the next avenue. The Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) will direct traffic at each crosswalk. Please use caution when...

Tuesday's Garbage Route (which includes 30th Ave through Wild Dunes) has been further delayed and will occur on Friday, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to continue normal operations after the winter storm.

Update #2 6:00 p.m., January 22, 2025 City administrative offices will reopen on Thursday, January 23 at 11 a.m. All Recreation Center classes and sports programs remain canceled. Please exercise caution and use your best judgement before traveling. Tuesday's regular garbage collection route (which includes 30th Ave through Wild Dunes) will occur on Thursday, January 23.

Winter Storm Update and Important Information Update #1 10:00 a.m., January 21, 2025 The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the winter storm and the potential impacts to our area. Due to hazardous road conditions, city officials encourage everyone to delay travel. Weather Update: The risk for accumulating snow and freezing rain persists. Total snow and sleet accumulations between one and...

ISLE OF PALMS, SC. - Isle of Palms (IOP) officials invite the community to join in to celebrate the completion of the city’s new public dock. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free event will take place at the Isle of Palms Marina, which is located at 50 41st Avenue. In September of 2020, IOP’s city council voted to create a public...

The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications from organizations wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund for FY26. The fund has $50,000 available for eligible applications. South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in...

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. – The city's Recreation Department will host its Community Wellness Fair on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Over 20 healthcare professionals and specialists from the Charleston area will be on site to answer questions and provide resources on various aspects of health, wellness and fitness. Admission is free! East Cooper Medical Center will offer free...

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with laughter, good food and time with family and friends. I know I’ve shared this story with some of you, but it’s worth repeating. I know many of us have different ways we approach a new year – making resolutions, committing to new routines among others. I love the way my wife makes her resolutions – she doesn’t make a list but as the year...

City Administrative Offices and Recreation Center Closures 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 December 24 (Christmas Eve) Note: Yard Debris and Miscellaneous collection will...