News
July 23, 2021
New Sea Islands MUSC Medical Facility
MUSC Health has announced its plan to build a new 22,740 square-foot medical facility at 1884 Seabrook Island Road to meet the growing need for emergency and other health care services in the Sea Islands community. This project was driven by an urgent need for additional health care services to provide for the sea island’s […]
July 23, 2021
Beach Monitoring Report Summary
The Town’s beach consultant, Coastal Science & Engineering (CSE), collects data on the condition of Kiawah’s beach each year and produces a detailed report. The purpose of annual beach monitoring reports is to describe the current health of the beaches along Kiawah Island compared to past conditions. Survey data is collected along the entire island […]
July 07, 2021
Updates from Town Council
The following is a summary of announcements from the July 6, 2021, Town Council meeting. Watch the meeting here. OrdinancesTown Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-09 to rescind the previous ordinance 2020-13, which provided a salary to the Mayor and Council Members, but also declared that such payments did not create an employment […]
July 06, 2021
Tropical Storm Elsa Update #1
The Town and Charleston County Emergency Management officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, which forecasters indicate will impact the South Carolina coast over the next two days. A tropical storm watch has been issued for Charleston County. According to the National Weather Service, the current track has the storm making landfall in Florida as a […]
July 01, 2021
Meeting Materials for Beachwalker Drive Community Planning Workshop on July 8
Meeting materials are available here for the July 8 community planning workshop regarding the Beachwalker Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan. View the meeting agenda, summary of public comments, and refined concepts from Kimley-Horn on the Town’s special meetings webpage. The community workshop is scheduled for July 8 at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is welcome […]
June 28, 2021
Deadline to Submit Public Comments on Beachwalker Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan
The Town is seeking public input from residents, property owners, and community members on the Beachwalker Drive Bike & Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The purpose of the plan is to analyze continuous bicycle paths, options for raised pedestrian crossings, and safety options for the cohesion between bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles. Make a comment: Online Public Comment Portal […]
June 28, 2021
Tropical Storm Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Charleston County. Our area could experience gusty winds, thunderstorms, and an increased risk of rip currents through Monday evening. As always, with severe weather, power outages could occur.
June 28, 2021
Wildlife Notice | Raccoons
The Town has received notice of several cases of lethargic raccoons around the island in the last few days. This is likely a result of a canine distemper outbreak. Canine distemper outbreaks are nature’s way of preventing raccoon populations from getting too high. The disease is always present within raccoon populations, but transmission rates increase as […]
June 22, 2021
Summer is Here | Review the Rules
As we head into the July 4th weekend, be mindful of the public safety guidelines and ordinances that are in place for your protection. Island Reminders: No open fires or fireworks. Never feed, harass, or approach alligators. Never swim or allow pets to swim in any of the island ponds and stay away from pond […]
June 21, 2021
Safe and Effective Control of Rodents
Rats and mice are part of living in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and are a vital component of our local ecosystem, providing critical food for bobcats, snakes, and birds of prey (eagles, hawks, and owls). With that said, there are certain situations when rodent prevention and control is necessary. It is also important to […]
June 15, 2021
Beachwalker Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan
Earlier this year, the Town contracted planning and design consultants Kimley-Horn to develop a safety action plan addressing bicycle and pedestrian interaction along Beachwalker Drive. The purpose of the plan is to analyze continuous bicycle paths, options for raised pedestrian crossings, and safety options for the cohesion between bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles. To supplement the […]
May 20, 2021
Temporary 9-1-1 Number
Due to a major outage, the phones are down within all of Charleston County’s buildings, including the Consolidated Dispatch Center. 9-1-1 is currently not operational in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties. Charleston County residents can reach 9-1-1 by calling 854-216-0239. (Please note the temporary number begins with 854, not 843) This is a TEMPORARY number for life-threatening […]
May 12, 2021
Town Council Rescinds Ordinance Restrictions & Protocols Regarding COVID-19
Today, Town Council discussed Governor McMaster’s recent Executive Order and ultimately rescinded both ordinances that placed emergency restrictions regarding COVID-19 within the Town of Kiawah Island. Watch the meeting here. This action brings the Town in alignment with the Governor’s Executive Order that withdrew face-covering requirements for State Government Agencies and revoked any counties, municipalities, or […]
May 12, 2021
Town Council Virtual Special Call Meeting Today May 12 at 4 p.m.
Town Council will hold a virtual special call meeting today, Wednesday, May 12, at 4 p.m. via Zoom to discuss the Permanent Ordinance and Emergency Ordinance related to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be live-streamed and available for viewing on the Town’s YouTube channel here.
May 12, 2021
Joint Interagency Training
Recently, Charleston County EMS, Kiawah Island Beach Patrol, and St. John’s Fire District (SJFD) participated in joint training to run mock scenarios and enhance joint response coordination for beach-related incidents. The exercises focused on accessing injured patients on the beach, radio communications, patient care, and more. The details are listed below: Scenario 1 involved a […]
May 11, 2021
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics on Johns Island and in North Charleston
Charleston County Government and Fetter Health Care Network will offer the Moderna vaccine at two upcoming clinics. The first, a partnership with the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission, will be held at the Johns Island County Park. The second will be at North Charleston Fire Station #2. The Moderna vaccine is available to anyone […]
May 07, 2021
Give Our Shorebirds Space
Many of our shorebirds are fast approaching check-out and we need your help to make their stay on Kiawah a five-star experience! Please do not disturb the birds on the beach, many of them will soon embark on an incredibly long journey and need as much rest as possible. If birds react (calling, standing up, […]
May 07, 2021
Message from Mayor Labriola
As you know, in March Town Council passed Ordinance 2021-03, which established permanent emergency restrictions that were to remain in place until December 31, 2021, or until the Governor allowed the current State of Emergency to expire, whichever date came first. While we are not ready to return to “normal,” we cannot ignore the successful implementation […]
May 07, 2021
Updates from Town Council
The following is a summary of announcements from the May 4 Town Council meeting. Watch the meeting here. Updates on Current COVID-19 Related Ordinance in Effect Until June 1 Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-07 that will rescind Permanent Ordinance 2021-03 regarding face coverings, restrictions on restaurants, establishments, businesses, and facilities. Until June 1, the following restrictions […]
May 03, 2021
Emergency Ordinance Violation Fines Donated To Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic
In April 2021, Town Council selected Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC) as the recipient of the $5,800 accumulated from COVID-19 Emergency Ordinance violation fines. At the inception of the ordinance, any fines collected and retained by the Town were earmarked to go towards helping the Charleston hospitality industry, which was drastically affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Since September 2019, BIFMC has […]
April 30, 2021
Parkway Guardrail Painting Begins Tomorrow May 1
Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, May 1, crews will begin painting the guardrails along the Kiawah Island Parkway (Mingo Point and bridge) as a part of the Kiawah Island Parkway Improvement Project. Traffic delays are not anticipated, but cones may be present near work areas. If you have questions, please contact Brian Gottshalk at bgottshalk@kiawahisland.org.
April 16, 2021
Johns Island Traffic Alert | Nighttime Paving Continues at Maybank Highway and River Road Intersection
Charleston County Public Works will continue nighttime paving at the Maybank Highway and River Road intersection. Construction will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, April 18 through Wednesday, April 21. Drivers can expect lane shifts and possible brief lane closures. If a lane is closed, there will be crews directing traffic safely […]
April 14, 2021
Beach Leash Ordinance Seasonal Change
As a reminder, from March 16 – October 31, dogs must be on a leash at all times on the beach from the western Critical Habitat Area (near Beachwalker County Park) to the eastern boundary of the Beach Club. Electronic leashes are prohibited. View the pet restraint map here. Dogs are never allowed in the dunes, and owners […]
April 14, 2021
Bobcat Crossing
Please remember to use caution while driving as you may encounter wildlife crossing our roadways. On April 4, Bobcat 767 (a collared bobcat from the Town’s GPS research project) was killed by a car on Governor’s Drive. This bobcat was captured on January 28, 2021, near Indigo Park and weighed 13 lbs., 5 oz. This […]
April 14, 2021
First Bobcat Den of the Year
Town Biologists were thrilled to discover the year’s first bobcat den on Monday, April 12 along Ocean Course Drive! Bobcat 550 had two 8-10 day old male kittens. The kittens were microchipped, so Town Biologists will be able to identify them again. More information on our bobcat research is available here. Unfortunately, due to pruning activity in […]
April 09, 2021
Johns Island Traffic Alert | Nighttime Paving at Maybank Highway and River Road Intersection
Charleston County Public Works will complete nighttime paving at the Maybank Highway and River Road intersection. Construction will take place from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, April 11 through Thursday, April 15. Drivers can expect lane shifts and possible brief lane closures. If a lane is closed, there will be crews directing traffic safely […]
April 08, 2021
Quarter 2 Town Notes Published
The 2021 Quarter 2 edition of Town Notes is now available. Read it online here.In this issue: COVID-19 Restrictions Extended Mayor’s Corner PGA Championship Information Solid Waste Notices New Municipal Court Judge Beach Patrol Achieves DHEC Certification New CCSO Bike Patrol Dolphin Education Program 2021 Bobcat Collaring Update and more This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents […]
April 08, 2021
New CCSO Bike Patrol
In partnership with Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the Town of Kiawah is adding bike patrol as a new extension to public safety services for the island. While other jurisdictions utilize bikes as a part of their patrols, Kiawah’s bike patrol is the first of this kind for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. The Town […]
April 08, 2021
Beach Patrol Achieves DHEC Certification
The Town’s Beach Patrol agency, Barrier Island Ocean Rescue, has recently earned certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Rapid Responder agency by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). DHEC certification is most commonly sought by EMS and fire departments, but Barrier Island Ocean Rescue is now the first and only […]
April 07, 2021
Updates from Town Council’s April Meeting
The following is a summary of announcements from the April 6 Town Council meeting. Watch the meeting here Presentations Town Council viewed the following presentations: Johns Island Task Force – Who We Are Big Rock Partners on the Kiawah Life Plan Village (Kiawah Senior Living) 2020 Beach Monitoring Report from Coastal Science and Engineering Charitable […]
April 07, 2021
2021 Charitable Contribution Awarded
On April 6, Town Council approved the 2021 Charitable Contribution recommendations made by the Ways and Means Committee at the preliminary review on March 22. Funding was awarded to the following organizations: Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island $2,500 Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic, Inc $20,000 Bridges for End-of-Life $2,185 Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding $7,084 Kiawah Women’s Foundation […]
April 05, 2021
Committee Opening – Arts & Cultural Events Council
The Town of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council would like to add two new members to the committee. The Council is tasked with: Working collaboratively to source performances across multiple genres that appeal to Kiawah residents and visitors Assisting in the development and distribution of promotional materials Preparing production plans and managing logistics […]
March 29, 2021
South Carolinians Aged 16 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning March 31
On Friday, Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, March 31, any South Carolina resident aged 16 or older can begin scheduling their appointment to receivethe COVID-19 vaccine. Find a vaccine provider near you here. See the full announcement here. Visit SCDHEC’s website for full coronavirus data and stats and information regarding the vaccine. Restrictions The Town […]
March 26, 2021
PGA Championship Notices
Solid Waste Service Change Monday, May 17 – Friday, May 21 – All residential and regime solid waste collection will take place in the evenings, beginning at 7 p.m. Trash and recycling cans must be placed curbside to ensure collection. There will be no backdoor service this week. Commercial Access To limit commercial traffic throughout […]
March 18, 2021
Municipal Center Closing at 1 p.m. Due to Severe Weather
Due to the latest severe weather forecast from the National Weather Service, the Municipal Center will close at 1 p.m. today. Severe Weather Alert The National Weather Service is reporting severe thunderstorms are this afternoon across Southeast South Carolina. The approximate impact time for Charleston County is 3 – 6 p.m. and storms are expected to last […]
March 11, 2021
Charleston County, Charleston County Public Libraries and Fetter Health Care Partner to offer Single-Dose Vaccines at COVID-19 Rural Vaccination Clinics
Charleston County and Fetter Health Care will offer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine as part of their COVID-19 Rural Vaccination Program on the following days: Tuesday, March 16 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. St. Paul’s/Hollywood Library, 5130 Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449 Thursday, March 25 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Baxter-Patrick James […]
March 09, 2021
Town Restrictions Regarding COVID-19 Remain in Effect
On Friday, March 5, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-12, which modifies existing emergency orders and begins the process of facilitating the return of the remaining state employees back to the workplace on a full-time basis. The modified Executive Order continued provisions for local governments to keep mandatory mask ordinances, which the Town of Kiawah […]
March 05, 2021
FY 21/22 State Accommodations Tax Application
The Town of Kiawah Island State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. to consider new applications for funding for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Center located at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 in the Council Chambers. To be […]
March 03, 2021
Updates from Town Council’s March Meeting
The following are announcements from the March 2 Town Council meeting. Changes to Planning and Zoning OrdinanceTown Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance 2021-01 to amend the Town’s Municipal Code Chapter 12-Land Use Planning and Zoning-Article 4 -Section 12-374 -Definitions establishing a new term, Base Building Height Elevation (BBHE), and revise the […]
March 03, 2021
Town Council Passes Ordinance 2021-03 Regarding COVID-19 Restrictions
Yesterday March 2, 2021, Kiawah Town Council passed the second and final reading of Ordinance 2021-03, which establishes emergency restrictions that shall remain in place until December 31, 2021, or until the Governor allows the current State of Emergency to expire, whichever date comes first. Provided below is a summary of the changes. The Ordinance in its […]
March 02, 2021
Charleston County and Fetter Health Care Network Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Tomorrow
On Wednesday, March 3, Charleston County is partnering with Fetter Health Care Network to administer COVID-19 vaccines at New Bethlehem Baptist Church located at 1945 Liberia Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487. Vaccines will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to eligible citizens on a first come, first served basis. Citizens under Phase 1 […]
March 02, 2021
Proposed Rezoning of 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
UPDATE: Notice of Deferral | Sea Island Golf Planned Development Recently residents were notified that on March 8, the Charleston County Planning Commission reviewed and denied the rezoning request for Sea Island Golf Planned Development located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. The application was set to be considered by County Council. The applicant of Sea […]
February 24, 2021
Charleston County and Fetter Health Care Network Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Tomorrow
On Thursday, February 25, Charleston County and Fetter Health Care Network will be administering COVID-19 vaccines at the Baxter-Patrick James Island Library (1858 S. Grimball Road). Vaccines will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to eligible citizens on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens under Phase 1 A are eligible to receive a vaccine. That includes anyone 65 […]
February 24, 2021
Shorebird Stewardship Kickoff Meeting
Interested in helping to protect Kiawah’s shorebirds? Please consider joining the Kiawah Shorebird Stewardship Program! Shorebird Stewards serve as advocates to protect our shorebirds and their critical habitats by teaching residents and guests about the birds that nest, rest, and feed on our beach. The 2021 season kickoff meeting/training session will be on March 9 […]
February 18, 2021
Request for Proposals: Compensation Study
The Town of Kiawah Island is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a compensation and benefits analysis for the Town’s employees. Proposal submissions are due to the Town Administrator, Ms. Stephanie Monroe Tillerson, by 2:00 pm on Monday, March 15, 2021. Proposals should be submitted to Ms. Tillerson at stillerson@kiawahisland.org, or mailed to 4475 Betsy […]
February 16, 2021
Message from Mayor Labriola
The Town Council and management staff held our annual Strategic Planning Retreat on January 20th and 21st. The Retreat provided the Council an opportunity to collectively review the Town’s present and future projects and determine the goals and objectives in our next term. I wanted to share with all of you some of the highlights from […]
February 10, 2021
Proposed Rezoning 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Last year, Charleston County Planning and Zoning received a proposed rezoning of the property located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455 (the undeveloped property betweenthe Municipal Center and Resurrection Road). View Map Sea Island Gold LLC proposed to rezone their property from its current zoning of R-4 (Single-Family Residential – 4 DU per […]
February 03, 2021
Updates from Town Council’s February meeting
The following are announcements from Town Council’s February 2, 2021 meeting. ConservationTown Council viewed the Kiawah Conservancy 2030 Strategic Plan: “A Call to Conservation” presentation. Main Road Corridor UpdateTown Council received an update from Charleston County on the Main Road Corridor Project Segments A, B, and C. County officials reviewed the five alternatives for consideration […]
February 02, 2021
Town Council Extends Emergency Ordinance Passes First Reading of Ordinance with Emergency Restrictions until December
Today (February 2, 2021), Town Council passed Emergency Ordinance 2021- 02, extending existing requirements, including face coverings and other emergency restrictions, to address COVID-19 until March 2, 2021. Violators of any provision will be subject to a fine of up to $100 plus required statutory assessments. In addition, Town Council passed the first reading of Ordinance 2021-03, […]
February 01, 2021
Public Hearing Notice | Amendments to Land Use Planning and Zoning Ordinance
There will be a public hearing during tomorrow’s February 2 Town Council meeting regarding text amendments to Ordinance 2021-01. The request before Town Council is to amend the Town of Kiawah Island Land Use and Planning Ordinance Sec. 12- 374 Definitions to establish a new term, Base Building Height Elevation (BBHE), and revise the definition of the […]
January 29, 2021
New Flood Insurance Rate Maps Effective Today
The Town of Kiawah’s new flood maps are effective today, January 29, 2021. The new maps impact the requirement and cost of flood insurance for some residents and affect base flood elevation requirements on new construction. All homeowners are asked to review this memorandum for information on the new maps.
January 27, 2021
Resources from Berkeley Electric Cooperative
Berkeley Electric Cooperative has several resources available to report and track outages. Review the flyers below to ensure you are following the correct procedures and have the most up-to-date information. Outage Reporting Options Outage Information
January 21, 2021
Winter Deer Survey Results & Deer Harvest Program
Kiawah’s declining bobcat numbers have allowed the island’s deer population to rise quickly. Since 1997, Town Biologists have monitored Kiawah’s deer population by conducting biannual spotlight surveys. Survey data from each set of surveys are averaged together to calculate the annual estimate of deer density, expressed as deer per square mile. Town biologists recently completed the winter […]
January 21, 2021
Notice of Public Hearing
Charleston County Council will hold a public hearing on the request to amend PD-110, Cassique Courtyard Homes, to PD-11 0A, to allow for Commercial Guest House Short-Term Rentals on the following properties: TMS 205-00-00-202, 205-00-00-203, 205-00-00-305, 205- 00-00-306, 205-00-00-307, 205-00-00-308, 205-00-00-310, and 205-00-00-311. The hearing will be held: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:30 p.m., Council […]
January 13, 2021
2021 Quarter 1 Town Notes Published
The Quarter 1 edition of Town Notes is now available. Read it online. In this issue: New Town Council Swearing-In Mayor’s Corner New Flood Maps Adaptive Management Plan Summary COVID-19 Testing Sites Business/Rental License Renewals Fall Migration Banding Summary Arts Council Announcement This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition […]
January 12, 2021
DHEC Provides Additional Information on Vaccine Scheduling for Those 70 and Older
The following information is provided by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). To provide additional information ahead of tomorrow, when those 70 and older can begin to schedule appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please see below. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, those 70 and older can begin to schedule appointments to […]
January 11, 2021
South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13
In a press release published today, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointment to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Read the entire press release […]
January 07, 2021
Municipal Center Closed Friday, January 8
We regret to inform the community one of the Town’s outside emergency personnel tested positive for COVID-19 today. The individual spent limited time at the Municipal Center on Tuesday, January 5. Out of an abundance of caution, the Municipal Center will be closed tomorrow for deep cleaning. Staff will work remotely. The Municipal Center will […]
January 07, 2021
Updates from Town Council
The following are announcements from Town Council’s January 5 meetings. Watch the meeting here. Berkeley Electric Town Council held a special call meeting with Berkeley Electric officials to discuss the recent power outages. Watch the meeting here. Read their explanation here. New Flood MapsTown Council discussed the new flood maps’ adverse effects on existing roof heights on new […]
January 05, 2021
2020 Year in Review
On January 3, Town Biologists and volunteers conducted the 9th Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count, recording 23,127 individual birds and 156 different species (including two new species: Mottled Duck and Dickcissel.) The Town’s alligator audit committee completed the Alligator Awareness Study and recommended new measures to increase the effectiveness of the island’s alligator program. Work […]
January 04, 2021
Berkeley Electric Addresses Power Outage
Over the weekend, Berkeley Electric provided the Town with additional information to distribute to the community regarding the recent power outages. Read their letter here. View the outage map. Special Call Meeting with Berkeley Electric On Tuesday, January 5, Town Council will hold a virtual special call meeting at 11 a.m. to meet with Berkeley […]
December 30, 2020
Business/Contractor/Rental License Renewals
The Town begins business/contractor/rental license renewals online on January 1. Applications renewed after February 28 will be charged a late fee of 5% per month. To begin the renewal process, visit the online services portal. SC Legislators have taken actions to standardize the licensing process among state jurisdictions and reduce the procedural burden on business. As […]
December 28, 2020
Former Mayor James Piet
We regret to announce the passing of former Kiawah Island Mayor James Vincent Piet. He was elected to Town Council in December 1996 and served until November 1998. He was then elected Mayor and served for two terms from December 1998 until November 2002. The Town flag will be flown at haft-staff until January 4. […]
December 17, 2020
Blood Drive Offering Antibody Testing to Donors
On Monday, December 21, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., the Town will host The Blood Connection for a community blood drive at the Municipal Center (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy.) All donors will be screened for COVID-19 antibodies and will receive a $20 gift card. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Make an appointment here, or additional appointment times have been added […]
December 16, 2020
Main Road Corridor – Segment C – Public Comment Deadline December 16
On Monday (December 14), Town Council held a workshop to discuss the five alternatives being considered by Charleston County regarding Main Road Corridor, Segment C: Bohicket Road from Maybank Highway to Betsy Kerrison Parkway. Town Council believes more information is needed to determine a preferred alternative that will be most effective in relieving traffic along the corridor. […]
December 11, 2020
Traffic Notice | Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Authorities are responding to a multi-car accident on Betsy Kerrison Parkway at Kiawah River Estates. Only one lane is open to traffic and is being alternated. Please avoid this area if possible. Use caution and expect delays if you must take this route.
December 08, 2020
Main Road Corridor Segment C Online Meeting December 10
Charleston County has announced they will host an online meeting to allow questions and comments on the Main Road Corridor Segment C project to be addressed. The Town has provided several Kiawah-related questions to the meeting organizers in advance. The meeting will be held on Zoom Thursday, December 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees […]
December 07, 2020
Committee Openings
The Town of Kiawah has two openings on the Planning Commission Committee and two openings on the Board of Zoning Appeals. All interested parties should send their resume or CV to the Town Clerk Petra Reynolds at preynolds@kiawahisland.org. The deadline for submission is December 28. Planning Commission: The Town of Kiawah Island Planning Commission consists of seven […]
December 04, 2020
Emergency Ordinance Extended
On December 4, 2020, Town Council passed amended Emergency Ordinance 2020-09.2, which extends existing requirements including face coverings and other emergency restrictions to address COVID-19 until February 3, 2021. A summary of the requirements is provided below. Face Coverings: Required for all persons, including employees, entering or waiting to enter any restaurant (including persons waiting […]
December 03, 2020
Town of Kiawah Official Election Results
The Charleston County Board of Elections has certified the Town of Kiawah election results. The final totals are below and the official report can be found here. Mayoral Candidate (4-year term) Totals John Labriola – 333 Klaus Said – 280 Town Council (4-year term) Totals John Moffitt – 516 Scott Parker – 524 Town Council (2-year term) Totals Maryanne Connelly – 445 […]
December 02, 2020
Town of Kiawah Unofficial Election Results Updated
The Charleston County Board of Elections has provided the Town with the election results, including absentee ballots. Provided below are the updated unofficial results. Charleston County will not certify the results until Thursday. There are 30 provisional ballots left to be counted, which may change the final totals slightly. Mayoral Candidate (4-year term) Totals John […]
December 01, 2020
Town of Kiawah Unofficial Election Results
Below is a summary of the unofficial voting results for the Kiawah Island Municipal Election. Charleston County will not certify the results until Thursday, at which time all absentee and provisional ballots will be counted. Charleston County mailed out 441 absentee ballots and accepted 30 provisional ballots at the polls. The Town will release the […]
November 24, 2020
Blood Drive Offers Antibody Testing to Donors
On Monday, December 21, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., the Town will host The Blood Connection for a community blood drive at the Municipal Center (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy.) All donors will be screened for COVID-19 Antibodies and will receive a $20 gift card. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Make an appointment here
November 24, 2020
Message from Mayor Weaver on Johns Island Roads
We need your help. For years, Kiawah Island and its residents have sought better and safer roads across Johns Island. As the sea islands grow, congestion on our primary roads get worse, and their safety continues to deteriorate. This affects Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island residents and the many workers who travel each day to […]
November 18, 2020
FY 2020-2021 Charitable Grant Application
The Town of Kiawah Island is very proud to contribute to philanthropic work in the community. Given available resources, the Town supports various charitable and educational organizations on Johns Island and in the greater Tri-County area. In addition, the Town supports cultural and philanthropic organizations in the greater Charleston area.Applications will receive a preliminary review […]
November 14, 2020
Town Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
We regret to inform the community that a Town employee who last worked on Tuesday, November 10, has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee followed precautionary procedures at work, wearing the required face mask, daily temperature checks, and use of hand sanitizer. This employee became symptomatic on Tuesday evening and was tested on Wednesday, November […]
November 06, 2020
Updates from Town Council
The following are highlights from Town Council’s November 3 meeting. Watch the meeting on YouTube here. Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Audit Presentation Town Council received the conclusions of the 2019/2020 audit by Mauldin & Jenkins, who issued a clean opinion for the Town’s financial report, the highest level of assurance an external auditor can provide. View the Comprehensive Annual Financial […]
November 04, 2020
New 2020 Municipal Election Webpage
The Town has launched a new webpage with information on the 2020 Kiawah Island Municipal Election. Visit the page to view the candidate roster, biographies, sample ballot, and voter information! The election will take place Tuesday, December 1, 2020. It will include voting for one seat for Mayor, two seats for four-year terms for Town […]
November 04, 2020
Unofficial General Election Results
Provided below is the general election unofficial voting results for Kiawah Island. Charleston County expects to post official results by Friday. The delay is to allot time to determine the validity of any challenged ballots. Numbers may change slightly from the unofficial report to official report. Access Results Anytime Residents can access voting results at any time by visiting […]
November 03, 2020
Solid Waste Collection Change Notice
Due to the ongoing Kiawah Island Community Association road rejuvenation project, the following solid waste collections will be altered: November 3-6Yard debris collection will be delayed to Thursday, November 12, for the following streets: Anhinga Court Flying Squirrel Court Pine Sisken Court Scaup Court Shoveler Court Thrasher Court Warbler Court November 9-13Recycling for Surfsong Road […]
October 28, 2020
Community Flood Rating and New Flood Maps
The Town of Kiawah Island is a part of the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System which is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum program requirements. Kiawah has a class 5 rating, and residents should qualify for a 25% discount on their rates. Contact your insurance provider for specific […]
October 27, 2020
Potential New Threat to Kiawah’s Maritime Forest | Invasive Species Alert
Invasive Species Alert – Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) State and federal officials are asking Lowcountry residents for help in locating and stopping the spread of a new exotic pest in our area. The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) was first detected in the United States in 1996 and likely arrived via wooden shipping crates or dunnage […]
October 27, 2020
General Election Voting
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. It will include voting for president and vice-president, 1/3 of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. State and local races are also on the ballot. (Does not include TOKI municipal election, which is on December 1.) Early Absentee Voting Charleston County has opened four satellite voting locations […]
October 26, 2020
Arts & Cultural Events Season Update
In June, the Town of Kiawah Island canceled the first half of the Arts & Cultural Events season with the hope that events could resume safely in early 2021. The Arts & Cultural Events Council, in coordination with the Town, has begun evaluating events planned for 2021 on an incremental basis. There are no events being […]
October 21, 2020
Beach Leash Ordinance Seasonal Change
November 1 – March 15 – Pets are allowed to be off-leash from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. everywhere on the beach except in the critical habitat area. Pets must be leashed from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Owners must remain with their pet, have the pet under control, and have a leash in their possession […]
October 20, 2020
Kiawah Island Parkway Traffic Notice
Beginning Wednesday, October 21, through the remainder of the week, crews will be working in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Kiawah Island Parkway from Freshfields Village to Cassique. Traffic control will be in place. Residents should allow more time for travel and expect minor traffic delays on the roadway and […]
October 19, 2020
Q4 Town Notes Published
The Quarter 4 edition of Town Notes is now available. Read it online. In this issue: Municipal Election Candidate Biographies Mayor’s Corner Judge Strauch Announces Retirement Community Flood Rating and New Flood Maps Charitable Contributions Spotlight Arts Council Update This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition will receive a […]
October 13, 2020
Town Seeks New Municipal Judge
Judge John Strauch has announced his plans to retire from his position as the Town’s Municipal Judge at the end of his term on March 1, 2021. With Judge Strauch’s upcoming retirement, the Town is seeking a new municipal judge to train under Judge Strauch’s direction until his term expires in March. The Town is […]
October 12, 2020
Town Council Passes Environmental Resolution and Proclamation
Town Council has passed Resolution 2020-04 strongly discouraging the use of anticoagulant rodenticides to protect Kiawah’s wildlife and ecosystem and adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the best pest management practice for the island. They also request that residents, businesses, and pest control companies take the Bobcat Guardian pledge at www.savekiawahbobcats.com Save Kiawah Bobcats Week Proclamation Mayor Weaver […]
October 08, 2020
Emergency Ordinance 2020-09.1
On October 6, 2020, Town Council passed amended Emergency Ordinance 2020-09.1, which extends existing requirements including face coverings and other emergency restrictions to address COVID-19 until December 5. A summary of the requirements is provided below. Face Coverings: Required for all persons, including employees, entering or waiting to enter any restaurant (including persons waiting to […]
October 08, 2020
Main Road Corridor Project Segment C
The online public information meeting for Segment C will launch Monday, October 12, 2020, at 5 a.m. Charleston County recently completed the collection, modeling, and analysis of traffic data to develop the proposed alternatives. The project team also coordinated with the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments to incorporate the 2020 Charleston Area Transportation Study as part of the […]
October 05, 2020
Municipal Election Candidate Roster
The Kiawah Island municipal election will take place Tuesday, December 1, 2020. It will include voting for one seat for Mayor, two seats for two-year terms for Town Council, and two seats for four-year terms for Town Council. Filing closed at noon on October 2. Candidate biographies will be released next week in the upcoming […]
October 05, 2020
Flu Shot Clinic To Be Held October 23
CVS Pharmacy will hold a flu shot clinic on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Municipal Center. Anyone over the age of 12 can participate. Most insurances are accepted (except for Tricare) and provide the shot at no charge. If you have any questions about insurance, please email the clinic coordinator Ryan Linton at lintonrp@gmail.com. Appointment time […]
September 30, 2020
Least Terns Return to the East End Beach
By Aaron Given, Wildlife Biologist For the first time since 2009, Least Terns successfully nested in large numbers on the east end of Kiawah’s beach! Prior to this year’s nesting season, Town Biologists identified two areas east of the Ocean Course that had good potential nesting habitat. At the end of March, these areas were […]
September 30, 2020
Charleston County and Fetter Health Care to Offer COVID-19 Testing in October
Charleston County Government, the City of North Charleston, and Fetter Health Care Network will continue to offer a fixed COVID-19 testing site at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, located at 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston 29418. The site will offer drive-thru and walk-up testing options and there will be no prescreening for this testing […]
September 28, 2020
In-Person Absentee Voting Locations for November Election
In October, The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will open four in-person satellite voting locations. Citizens will also be able to return completed mail-in absentee ballots to election officials at the satellite locations. Please note the starting dates for each location below. North Charleston Coliseum, (Stadium, Box Office Entrance) 5001 Coliseum Drive, […]
September 28, 2020
Notice of General Election
The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a General Election for the Town of Kiawah Island on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 to fill (1) one seat for the Office of Mayor, (2) two seats for two-year terms of the Office of Town Council, and (2) two seats for four-year terms of […]
September 16, 2020
General Election Voter Registration
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. It will include voting for president and vice-president, 1/3 of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. State and local races are also on the ballot. (Does not include TOKI municipal election, which is on December 1.) Deadlines for Voter Registration: In person – Friday, October 2 Online […]
September 16, 2020
Municipal Election Filing Deadline October 2
Filing is Open The Kiawah Island municipal election will take place Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Filing opened at noon on September 1 and will close at noon on October 2. More Voting in the Town’s Municipal Election To vote in the municipal election, you must be registered to vote in the state of South Carolina […]
September 02, 2020
Proposed Rezoning Notice
As announced last week, Town representatives attended the August 25 public information meeting regarding the proposed rezoning of property located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455 (the undeveloped property between the Municipal Center and Resurrection Road). Sea Island Gold LLC is proposing to rezone their property from its current zoning of R-4 […]