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Water and Sewer services: No issues Verizon Wireless cell service: No issues AT&T cell service: not operational, service has been requested Dominion Energy and Comcast: In contact, no current restoration time available Railroad crossings blocked: Adam’s Run: HWY 174 and HWY 17 Parkers Ferry: HWY 17

Town Hall will remain closed on Friday morning, September 27, 2024, until further notice. Please avoid the north end of Palmetto Boulevard due to sand and debris on the roadway. Also, steer clear of the 600 block of Jungle Road as Town crews are working to remove a downed tree.

Please note that Town Hall will close at 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, September 26. We anticipate Town Hall to be open for business at 8:00 a.m. on September 27. Please be weather aware and pay attention to weather alerts and advisories. Stay safe.

A tree has fallen in the 700 block of Jungle Road. Please avoid this area. Thank you.

The State of South Carolina is under a State of Emergency issued by Governor McMaster. As well, Edisto Beach is currently under the following weather advisories: Tropical Storm Warning Tornado Watch Rip Current Advisory Coastal Flood Advisory High Surf Advisory We may experience some effects from Tropical Storm Helene, which is scheduled to be a.....

A tropical storm watch has been issued for Edisto Beach. We may experience some effects from Tropical Storm Helene, which is scheduled to be a fast-moving hurricane when it hits land in Florida. Hazardous tropical storm force winds Storm surge expected to be at 1-3 feet An elevated threat for tornadoes for Thursday evening Rainfall is expected.....

For Immediate Release: Sept. 23, 2024 SCDES Lifts Temporary Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island COLUMBIA, S.C. — A section of beach along South Carolina's coast is no longer under a swim advisory, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) reported today. The affected area was near the access point at Ebbtide Street.....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2024 SCDES Issues Temporary Swimming Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island COLUMBIA, S.C. ̶ A section of beach along South Carolina's coast has been placed under a short-term swimming advisory, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) reports today. The advisory is for water at Edisto.....

The Town has extended the application deadline to October 1, 2024, for a hospitality vacancy on the ATAX Board. As per the SC Code of Laws, Chapter 4, Section 6-4-5, "hospitality" is defined as "....persons directly involved in the service segment of the travel and tourism industry including, but not limited to, businesses that primarily serve.....

The dock and fishing pier at Bay Creek Park are currently closed for scheduled maintenance and repairs. While the park remains open for other activities, we kindly ask that you avoid entering the dock/fishing pier area during this time. Work is expected to last approximately five months. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please note the agendas for the September 10 Town Council Work Session and the September 12 Town Council Monthly Meeting are now available on our website under Government>Agendas and Minutes. Thank you!

As a reminder, Town Council has approved the advertisement of two (2) vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals and one (1) vacancy on the Construction Board of Appeals. If you are interested in serving on either of these committees, please complete the application form linked below by September 30, 2024, and submit to Donna Iskra, Municipal Clerk.....