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 […]
April 21, 2020
Allowed Occupancy of Open Merchants | Freshfields Village
Governor McMaster has allowed 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. Some businesses at Freshfields Village have reopened and the list of merchants and restaurants is available here. Merchants offering curbside pick-up and virtual and online […]
April 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update #27
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: Governor McMaster’s office has announced their intent this week to open public access to beaches and allow retail stores to reopen as long as the retailer can regulate social distancing. More specific information may be released in the Governor’s press conference today at 4 p.m. It will be broadcast […]
April 17, 2020
EF-1 Tornado on Kiawah Confirmed by National Weather Service
Following the severe weather event on Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office conducted a damage survey to determine whether a tornado touched down on Kiawah Island. The results of the survey confirmed that an EF-1 tornado did occur on Kiawah Island at approximately 8:33 a.m. on Monday, April 13 and reached wind speeds of 105 […]
April 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update #26
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: Ranking on Social Distancing Model DHEC announced that South Carolina ranks 38 out of 100 (Charleston County 49 out of 100) on the University of Maryland’s social distancing index data model which assesses the effectiveness of preventive measures like social distancing and fast detection of infected cases. The 0~100 index […]
April 17, 2020
Kiawah Island Parkway Landscaping Project – Revised Construction Drawings
Outdoor Spatial Design has released revised construction drawings, a revised pricing spreadsheet, Questions/Answers including Addendum #1, and Addendum #2 to the bid package and documents for the Kiawah Island Parkway Landscaping project. The original posting can be viewed here. For questions or additional information, please contact: Project Manager, George Schneidmuller at george@osdla.com Revised Construction Drawings […]
April 16, 2020
Your Weekly Round-up of Local Attractions Available Online | April 16, 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 Jazz Orchestra will be streaming their concertMotown: The Groove that Changed America tonight […]
April 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update #25
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: Updated Projections Available DHEC has updated projection data through May 2 which is available on their site under the heat map. Latest Statistics (As of April 14, 2020 11:59 p.m.): Expect a lag time between when the data reported below is updated on DHEC’s testing site. Pandemic Interval: Acceleration […]
April 15, 2020
A Message from Mayor Weaver
Judging from this past weekend, Kiawah is settling into a largely safe routine for dealing with this pandemic and people are doing what’s necessary to keep themselves and the community safe. Bike paths, the beach, and grocery shopping are safer and more comfortable experiences. If the number of people wearing a face-covering in public is an indication, […]
April 13, 2020
Emergency Notices
Individuals that did not receive the tornado warning this morning from Town’s emergency notification system CodeRED should register here. If you are unsure if you are registered, please re-register. You will not receive duplicate notices. Make sure you opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. CodeRED is used to communicate to residents in emergencies with short […]
April 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update #24
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: Press Conference Today Governor McMaster will hold a press conference today at 5:30 p.m. It will broadcast on www.scemd.org. Projections DHEC will be updating projection data this week and it will be available on their site. Latest Statistics (As of April 13, 2020): Expect a lag time between when the […]
April 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update #23
Effective today, Tri-County Conference Calls will move to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. The Town will provide COVID-19 updates on those days unless new information or breaking news becomes available. As a reminder, all the island’s entities are working together as a part of the Kiawah Island Emergency Management team and are in ongoing communication […]
April 09, 2020
COVID-19 Update #22
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: New information and updated data is provided below. As of noon on April 9, 2020: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase with the peak at the end of April. Statewide Positive Cases: 2792 Charleston County Positive Cases: 313 (Cases are reported based on county of residence. Totals may fluctuate daily as […]
April 09, 2020
Your Weekly Round-up of Local Attractions Available Online | April 9, 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! Music The Charleston Jazz Orchestra has streamed their concert Ellington at Newport. Click here The Charleston Symphony is sharing musician spotlights, […]
April 09, 2020
Request for Proposal for Landscape Installation Services
The Town of Kiawah Island is soliciting proposals from interested, qualified landscape contractors to install proposed landscape improvements within the right-of-way along the Kiawah Island Parkway. The bid and construction documents as well as the pricing spreadsheet are provided here: Request for Proposal for Landscape Installation Services Kiawah Parkway Landscaping Construction Documents Pricing Spreadsheet Complete […]
April 08, 2020
COVID-19 Update #21
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: New information and updated data is provided below. As of noon on April 8, 2020: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase with the peak at the end of April. Statewide Positive Cases: 2552 Charleston County Positive Cases: 308 (Cases are reported based on county of residence. Totals may fluctuate daily as […]
April 08, 2020
Amendments to Emergency Ordinance Passed By Town Council
This morning, Town Council held a special call meeting and passed an amended emergency ordinance regarding: Short-Term Rentals and Current Rentals Donation of the Net Amount of Fines Collected By the Town Related to Rentals Temporarily Suspending the Services Provided on the Beach Penalties for Violation of the Emergency Ordinance Additional Measures to Protect the […]
April 08, 2020
Self-Quarantine & Enforcement
Governor McMaster’s Executive Order requires self-quarantine for individuals entering South Carolina from high-risk areas with substantial community spread (states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and the City of New Orleans, Louisiana) for a period of fourteen (14) days. This is a mandatory requirement; it is not a guideline or suggestion. Violation of the order risks a […]
April 08, 2020
Freshfields Harris Teeter Operational Update
Harris Teeter has implemented the adoption of customer capacity limits. The Freshfields store determined their occupancy will be limited to 78 customers (20% occupancy). Staff will monitor occupancy and limit customers to a single shopper per family or group at a time, except for shoppers with small children when no other adult is present, and […]
April 07, 2020
Town Council Special Call Meeting Tomorrow (4/8/20) at 11 a.m.
Town Council will hold a special call meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, at 11 a.m. to consider approval of the amendment of Ordinance 2020-02 – regarding short-term rentals and current rentals, donation of the net amount of rental violation fines, temporarily suspension the franchise agreement with Island Beach Services, penalties for violation of the Emergency Ordinance, and […]
April 07, 2020
COVID-19 Update #20
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: New information and updated data is provided below. As of noon on April 7, 2020: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase with the peak at the end of April. Statewide Positive Cases: 2417 Charleston County Positive Cases: 305 (Cases are reported based on county of residence.Totals may fluctuate daily as further […]
April 06, 2020
Governor McMaster Issues Stay at Home Order
Governor McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-21 requiring residents and visitors in South Carolina to stay at home or work, unless visiting family, exercising or obtaining essential goods or services. The exceptions are listed as essential business, essential activities, or critical infrastructure operations and they are defined in detail in the order available here. Additionally, […]
April 06, 2020
COVID-19 Update #19
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: There is no new information to report except the data below. As noon on April 6, 2020: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase with the peak at the end of April. Statewide Positive Cases: 2232 Charleston County Positive Cases: 300 29455 (Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island) Positive Cases: 11 DHEC only provides […]
April 06, 2020
Emergency Ordinance in Effect | Short-term Rentals
On March 30, Town Council passed an amended emergency ordinance regarding short-term rentals and the advertising of rentals. These emergency procedures regarding short-term rentals were adopted, effective immediately, and remain in effect until May 22, 2020, unless otherwise terminated, amended, or extended by Council: Starting on April 4, 2020 through May 15, 2020, no new […]
April 03, 2020
A Message from Mayor Weaver
The single biggest takeaway from this week is that “normal” doesn’t look like it’s going to return anytime soon. This week saw actions at the federal, state and local level, and a major reduction of the Resort’s operations, that make it more evident that we should not expect a return to normal, whatever that is, until early […]
April 03, 2020
COVID-19 Update #18
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: There is no new information to report except the data below. As noon on April 3, 2020: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase with the peak at the end of April. Statewide Positive Cases: 1700 Charleston County Positive Cases: 247 29455 (Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island) Positive Cases: 12 Projections for potential […]
April 03, 2020
Solid Waste Service Notice
Please be mindful: Garbage and recycling must be placed inside the cans to ensure collection. Cardboard/cardboard boxes must be broken down and placed inside either the recycling or garbage cans (recycling encouraged). Any items left outside of the can will not be collected. The Town of Kiawah Island will not place the workers of Carolina […]
April 02, 2020
COVID-19 Update #17
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: There is no new information to report except the data below. As of this morning: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase Statewide Positive Cases: 1554 Charleston County Positive Cases: 226 29455 (Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island) Positive Cases: 10 Estimated projections for potential new cases are available here. DHEC updates their testing […]
April 02, 2020
Weekly Round-up of Local Attractions Available Online | Thursday, April 2
Charleston’s top attractions are coming to you. Here is a locals-approved list of things to watch, do and listen to while you practice social distancing: Music The Charleston Jazz Orchestra streamed their concert NEW ORLEANS MEETS CHARLESTON: Delfeayo Marsalis Brings the Big Easy to the Holy City. Click Here to see it on YouTube. Check […]
April 01, 2020
COVID-19 Update #16
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: There is no new information to report other than the data below. As of this morning: Pandemic Interval: Acceleration phase Statewide Positive Cases: 1293 Charleston County Positive Cases: 187 29455 (Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island) Positive Cases: 8 DHEC updates their testing site once a day. Governor McMaster’s Executive Order […]
April 01, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order for Closure of Non-essential Businesses
On March 31, 2020, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses, as defined by the executive order, throughout the state in order to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The businesses that will be closed as a result of the governor’s executive order are as follows: Entertainment venues […]