Month: May 2019
May 15, 2019
Regulation of Single-use Plastics Update
On May 7, Town Council approved the first reading of the proposed draft ordinance prohibiting single-use plastic bags, plastic straws, and polystyrene/foam products. Council directed staff to make minor adjustments for their consideration at second reading that will take place at the June 4 meeting. A copy of the revised draft will be made available […]
May 15, 2019
Charleston County to Hold Public Information Meeting on Main Road and US 17 Improvements
Charleston County Government will host a public meeting on May 20 to gather public comments and discuss preliminary design alternatives for Main Road Segment A: US 17 and Main Road Intersection & Main Road Improvements – Bees Ferry to River Road. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the St. John’s […]
May 07, 2019
Former Mayor William “Bill” Wert
We regret to announce the passing away of former Kiawah Island Mayor William “Bill” G. Wert. William Wert was elected in December 2002 and held four consecutive terms until 2010. Under his leadership, Town Council negotiated and passed the development agreement with Kiawah Island Golf Resort, renovated the Kiawah Island parkway adding the bike path […]
May 01, 2019
Town Council to Consider Regulation of Single-use Plastics at May 7 Meeting
Recently, coastal communities, including Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, James Island, and others, have enacted ordinances limiting the distribution and/or use of single-use plastic bags and polystyrene foam products. Most recently, Charleston County enacted an ordinance covering all unincorporated areas of the County. On April 29, Town Council held a work session to […]
May 01, 2019
The Red Knots are here!
Each spring from March through May, Red Knots makes their way to Kiawah Island. Red Knots undertake an incredible journey from South America to the Arctic traveling over 9,000 miles, sometimes flying for 6-8 days continuously over the open ocean without stopping. They stop on Kiawah during migration to rest and feed before continuing to […]