Month: April 2020
April 30, 2020
Your Weekly Round-up of Local Attractions Available Online | April 30, 2020
Here is another weekly round-up of virtual activities from Charleston. Our local attractions are continuing to produce fresh content each week, so even if you checked them out already there’s probably something new to explore! Watch & Listen Check out Chamber Music Charleston‘s latest virtual concert below and catch up on their previously streamed programs. […]
April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update #32
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: New Guidance The CDC is now recommending social distancing for pets (keeping them away from other animals) and has provided guidance on reopening procedures for businesses as well as information on coping and managing stress during COVID-19. Latest Statistics (As of April 28, 2020 11:59 p.m.): Expect a lag […]
April 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update #31
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: No new information to report. Latest Statistics (As of April 26, 2020 11:59 p.m.): Statewide Positive Cases: 5490 Chas County Positive Cases: 436 Zip Code 29455 (Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island) Case Information: Latest report available here Projection Data: Available here under the heat map. Residents can expect the next update Wednesday by 5 […]
April 27, 2020
A Message from Mayor Weaver
Much of the national discussion this past week has been about reopening national and local economies. Not surprisingly, there is vigorous debate about whether these actions are too soon or not soon enough. Both answers can be correct. It is too soon to abandon social distancing and let up on our community-wide efforts to keep this community […]
April 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update #30
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: Charleston County as well as the Town of Kiawah are working on tentative return to work policies and procedures. Dates will be decided at a later time. Latest Statistics (As of April 23, 2020 11:59 p.m.): Expect a lag time between when the data reported below is updated on […]
April 24, 2020
2020 Elections & Absentee Ballot Information
2020 is full of elections, including the Town’s municipal election in December. A summary of election dates are provided here. The next election is the statewide primary on June 9. The last day to register to vote in the primary is May 9. More information Absentee Voting To vote absentee, individuals must be a registered voter […]
April 23, 2020
Your Weekly Round-up of Local Attractions Available Online | April 23, 2020
Here is another weekly round-up of virtual activities in Charleston and beyond. Our local attractions are continuing to produce fresh content each week, so even if you checked them out already there’s probably something new to explore! Watch & Listen The Charleston Symphony is sharing musician spotlights, previous concerts, and more. Click here. One of […]
April 23, 2020
Short-Term Rental Restrictions in Effect
The Town is currently operating under Emergency Ordinances 2020-01 and 2020-02. Town Council extended the definition of Short-term Rental (STR) from thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days. No new check-ins or reservations are permitted at any STR or any other rental of less than ninety (90) days from April 4 until May 15. Guests currently checked in […]
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update #29
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: Today, Governor McMaster announced that schools in South Carolina will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Latest Statistics (As of April 21, 2020 11:59 p.m.): Expect a lag time between when the data reported below is updated on DHEC’s testing site. Statewide Positive Cases: 4761 Charleston […]
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Update #28
Yesterday, Governor McMaster announced the limited reopening of some retailers across the state. Occupancy limits and social distancing requirements will continue to be imposed on the retailers allowed to reopen. He also authorized the reopening of public beach accesses subject to restrictions imposed by local governments. Kiawah’s beach accesses (with the exception of Beachwalker County […]