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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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, […]

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    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 […]

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    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.

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    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

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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. […]

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    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 […]

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    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. […]

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    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.

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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, […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    August 31, 2020

    Special Collections | Solid Waste Service Change

    Brown Trash Friday, September 4, 2020 | Not sure what classifies – check here All brown trash must be placed on the curb by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. Hazardous Waste Collection Discontinued Charleston County has announced it will no longer accept bulk hazardous waste collections. As a result, the Town will no longer be able to […]

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    August 31, 2020

    Municipal Election Candidate Filing Begins September 1

    The Kiawah Island municipal election will take place Tuesday, December 1, 2020. This election marks the seventeenth administration of the Town of Kiawah Island, incorporated on September 13, 1988. The terms of the next administration are under review by Town Council and will be discussed at their September 1 meeting. Meeting materials are provided here. Filing […]

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    August 27, 2020

    Kiawah Island Housing Market Study Recap

    Yesterday, Town Council reviewed the Kiawah Island Housing Market Study conducted over the last six months by HR&A Advisors. Kiawah’s comprehensive package with natural and man-made amenities drives its reputation as a top-tier residential resort community. HR&A presented five critical steps to maintain market position as Kiawah matures: 1) Drive Reinvestment 2) Maintain Competitive Positioning 3) Sustain Lifestyle […]

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    August 27, 2020

    Emergency Ordinance 2020-09

    Yesterday, Town Council passed Emergency Ordinance 2020-09, which extends existing requirements including face coverings and other emergency restrictions to address COVID-19 until October 25. 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 pick up a carryout […]

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    August 24, 2020

    Virtual Q&A Session – Rescheduled for Monday at 2 p.m.

    The Virtual Q&A session has been rescheduled for Monday, August 31 at 2 p.m. and will be live-streamed on the Town’s YouTube Channel. There are two ways to participate. 1) There are 10 “seats” available to members of the community that would like to participate virtually in the session. Participants must register in advance, and registration is […]

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    August 24, 2020

    Town Council Special Call Meeting Rescheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m.

    Due to a nationwide outage with Zoom, today’s Town Council Special Call Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 26, at 3 p.m. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work through this remote communication issue. If your schedule no longer permits you to watch the meeting live, you can watch […]

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    August 24, 2020

    Zoom Outage – Town Council Special Call Meeting

    The Town Council Special Call Meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. this morning is temporarily delayed due to a large Zoom outage. We are working to bring the meeting to you via an alternative method of live streaming as quickly as possible.

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    August 21, 2020

    Kiawah Island Housing Market Study & Q&A Session

    Earlier this year the Town engaged an independent firm to study Kiawah’s property values and trends, market position, and brand positioning. The goal was to better understand our recent experience and identify actions that the community – property owners, the Town, and major entities like KP, KIGR and KICA – should consider to ensure that […]

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    August 21, 2020

    Town Council Special Call Meeting on Monday

    On Monday, August 24, at 10 a.m., Town Council will hold a special call meeting to review the Kiawah Island Housing Market Study conducted over the last six months by HR&A Advisors and consider approval of Emergency Ordinance 2020-09. This Ordinance would extend all current COVID-19 related Town requirements an additional 60 days to October 23. […]

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    August 19, 2020

    REAL ID Deadline Extension

    The deadline for enforcement of REAL IDs has been extended from October 1, 2020 to October 1, 2021 due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19. After the new deadline, your South Carolina driver’s license or identification card must have a gold star to show it’s a REAL ID in order to board a domestic, commercial flight, enter […]

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    August 18, 2020

    Support for Mt. Zion Elementary & CCSD

    With the school year approaching amidst many unknowns, Kiawah residents are invited to consider making a contribution to local schools. Mt. Zion Elementary, a Title I school on Johns Island, has been the recipient of Kiawah residents’ kindness previously. Resident Wendy Kulick is accepting donations on behalf of Mt. Zion Elementary, as supply needs are […]

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    August 18, 2020

    Effective Date for New Flood Maps Announced

    FEMA flood maps: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/building-inspection-services/flood-plain.php Charleston County’s new flood maps will become effective on January 29, 2021. The new maps will impact the requirement and cost for flood insurance for some Charleston County residents. These maps will also affect base flood elevation requirements on new construction homes and businesses.  New construction applications and permits issued after […]

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    August 13, 2020

    Temporary SGA Ban Request Denied

    The Clemson Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has denied the Town’s request for a temporary, one-year prohibition on second-generation anticoagulant (SGA) use on Kiawah Island. The temporary ban would have immediately removed these products from our ecosystem and mitigated any further damage to our bobcat population and other wildlife while our community works on a […]

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    August 06, 2020

    Amended Emergency Ordinance 2020-03.1

    On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Town Council approved amended Emergency Ordinance 2020-03.1 which adopts the restrictions Governor McMaster enacted in his latest Executive Order. Amended Ordinance 2020-03.1 will expire on August 27, 2020, unless modified or rescinded earlier. A summary of additions is provided below. All restaurants and other establishments that possess a state permit to […]

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    August 05, 2020

    Changes to Short-Term Rental Ordinance

    On Tuesday, August 4, Town Council approved the second and final reading of changes to the Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinance resulting from a staff-led six-month review of the current Ordinance. The proposed changes were announced on July 9th and a summary of changes is provided below: STR owners are responsible for reporting all gross income […]

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    August 05, 2020

    New Tide Station

    The Town’s new water level monitoring station, located at the Kiawah River Bridge, provides real-time water level information that is now available to residents and the general public here. In addition to the water level data, the webpage also provides real-time weather information from a weather station recently installed by the Town on the roof […]

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    August 03, 2020

    2021-2022 Cultural Event Fund Application

    The Town recognizes that arts and cultural events are essential elements in the character and quality of life in the vibrant community of Kiawah Island. The Cultural Events Fund (CEF) is used to build tourism and economic development through the presentation of cultural events and activities for tourists. The CEF will contribute to the cultural […]

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    August 03, 2020

    Tropical Storm Isaias Update #3

    Tropical Storm Isaias is forecasted to regain hurricane strength later today and make landfall as a Category 1 near Georgetown, South Carolina. Kiawah Island remains under a tropical storm warning and storm surge warning. Our community may experience sustained wind speeds of 45-55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph, excessive rainfall (3-6 inches), isolated […]

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    August 02, 2020

    Hurricane Isaias Downgrades to Tropical Storm | Update #2

    Hurricane Isaias has downgraded to a tropical storm that will likely pass the South Carolina coast on Monday evening. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Kiawah Island. Conditions are expected to deteriorate Monday afternoon with the most substantial impact occurring Monday evening and lasting through Tuesday morning. Our community could experience sustained wind […]

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    August 01, 2020

    Hurricane Isaias Update #1

    The Town of Kiawah Island, Kiawah Island Community Association, and Charleston County Emergency Management officials continue to monitor Hurricane Isaias and have begun initial preparations for any potential impacts. The current forecast from the National Weather Service anticipates impacts beginning Sunday through Monday evening, including heavy rainfall, tropical-storm-force winds, isolated tornados threats, and coastal flooding […]

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    July 31, 2020

    Monitoring Hurricane Isaias

    The Town, KICA, and Charleston County Emergency Management officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Isaias, which forecasters say could affect South Carolina beginning late Sunday evening/early Monday morning. As the weekend progresses, the Town will update residents if necessary. Be advised: There is a high risk of rip currents on Saturday, which will likely continue into […]

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    July 31, 2020

    Q3 Town Notes Published

    The Quarter 3 edition of Town Notes is now available. Read it online. In this issue: 2020 Elections Mayor’s Corner Town Council Quarter in Review Bobcats and Deer in A Changing Ecosystem New Tide Station TOKI Spotlight 2020 Hurricane Season and more This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition […]

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    July 30, 2020

    Face Coverings Reminder | Emergency Ordinance 2020-06 Extended

    Emergency Ordinance 2020-06 regarding face coverings has automatically extended for a successive thirty (30) day period until August 27, 2020. The Ordinance requires face coverings to be worn in certain public areas and by employees that interact with the public within the Town of Kiawah Island. Face coverings are required to be worn by the […]

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    July 27, 2020

    Town Introduces Become a Bobcat Guardian Pledge Program

    Kiawah’s historically healthy bobcat population has been sharply declining over the last two years. We now know that second-generation anticoagulant (SGAs) rodenticides are a major contributing factor and are responsible for at least seven bobcat deaths in the last year. Biologists estimate Kiawah has ten or fewer bobcats on the island at this time, down […]

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    July 17, 2020

    Bobcat and Rodenticide Update

    As discussed at last week’s Town Council meeting, there have been at least six deaths of Kiawah bobcats in the last year as a result of rodenticide poisoning and one additional death still pending toxicology testing. Kiawah’s once healthy bobcat population has declined dramatically in the last few years. Biologists now estimate that fewer than […]

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    July 16, 2020

    Message from Mayor Weaver on Impacts to Kiawah’s Bobcat Population

    I would like to take this opportunity to address the many communications I have received in the past week regarding the use of certain pesticides on Kiawah Island and their impact on Kiawah’s native bobcat population. As has been reported by the Town in multiple communications to property owners, the Town has been concerned about a […]

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    July 10, 2020

    Kiawah Island Parkway Traffic Notice | Installation of Shoulder Stabilization

    Beginning Sunday, July 12, at 6 p.m., crews will be installing shoulder stabilization along the Parkway. This work will be conducted in the evenings between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. and is expected to continue through Thursday, July 16. Traffic control will be in place directing motorists. Residents should allow more time for travel and […]

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