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On Monday, October 7, construction will commence on handicap accessible (ADA-compliant) boardwalks at the beach access paths located on 46 th Avenue and 52 nd Avenue. The project will include two handicap parking spaces adjacent to the path. The goal of this project is to enhance public beach access and ensure that residents and visitors can safely access and enjoy the beach. In 2021, City Council...

Isle of Palms— October 3, 2024 — The 2024 Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for The Child will take place Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8 to 10 a.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. The race and walk will take place with a start time of 8 a.m. This event will have an impact on some roads on the island. The following is a list of road closures and times: Saturday, October 5, 2024 At 6:30 a.m. Palm...

What does success look like? Personally, it may mean attaining goals, like - more exercise or weight loss or the number of books read or a new hobby. Corporately, it could mean more revenue or less expense or introducing new products or mergers and acquisitions. But if you think about our city – how would you define success? There are approximately 4,300 full-time residents on our island so I’m...

Due to ongoing storm and tornado warnings in the area, the Isle of Palms City Hall and Recreation Center will delay their opening until 10 AM today, September 27, 2024. We urge everyone to stay indoors and take all necessary precautions during this time. Your safety and the safety of our employees is our top priority. We will keep you updated on any further developments.

Update #1 1:00 p.m., September 26, 2024 The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the storm and the potential impacts to our area. Weather Update: Charleston County is under a Tropical Storm Warning and a Tornado Watch. Increased threat of tornados beginning today at noon and continuing through the night and into early Friday. Total rainfall potential of up to 4 inches of rain. Strong wind...

Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting: Action Items: City Council recognized Johnny Himmelsbach with the Signal 30 award for his heroic efforts on September 14, 2024, when he rescued a couple who drove their vehicle down the boat ramp at the IOP Marina. The award was...

Read on for ways to explore the island and take advantage of cooler temperatures and vivid sunrises and sunsets. Lower Prices Many businesses have special deals during this time of year. You may see lower room rates too! Free Parking Free parking is available on Front Beach (Ocean Blvd on-street parking) and the Municipal Parking Lots from October 31, 2024, through March 1, 2025. No need to pay to...

The City of Isle of Palms is opening 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...

Join us in celebrating creativity and community as we invite local artists of all ages to submit their unique designs for our official IOP T-shirts! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our vibrant island culture. The winning design may also be used in city advertising and other promotional and public relations campaigns. Competition Details: Theme: Design...

September 3, 2024- Current and former city council members were joined by SC Office of Resilience officials & staff, state representatives, project engineers, the city's grant writer and city staff to celebrate the completion of the Phase 3 Drainage Project at 30th, 36th and 41st Avenue outfalls. The Phase 3 Drainage Project is part of a comprehensive effort to improve stormwater and tidal...