News

  • Tropical Storm Debby Update - 8/04/24

    State of Emergency Declaration A State of Emergency has been declared for South Carolina in response to Tropical Storm Debby. Primary Threat The most significant threat posed by the storm is extreme rainfall and flooding, with predictions of 20-30 inches by this Friday. Additionally, a storm surge of 2-4 feet is expected. Precautionary Measures.....

  • VACANCIES/Town Committee ATAX

    Town Council has approved the advertisement of three (3) vacancies on the ATAX Board. Candidates will be selected based on their experience in one of the following two categories: hospital/lodging and culture/arts; and an at-large member will also be selected. Interested individuals must complete the following application: Committee Application and.....

  • Trash Pick-Up Reminders: Cardboard, Large Items, E-Waste

    Please note the following reminders: All cardboard must be flattened and taken to the Town’s convenience station for disposal in the cardboard recycling container. Republic Services, the Town's authorized contractor, will not collect cardboard from the curb. Appliances and certain other household items such as stoves, refrigerators, water tanks.....

  • Verizon Service Update

    Last year, Verizon began a process to upgrade their antennas on the Town’s water tower, which required the removal of old equipment and installation of improved equipment. Verizon installed a temporary tower while the old equipment was being removed and at this point, an Osprey nest was located on top of the temporary tower. Verizon’s stance is.....

  • Utility Bills Mailed

    Utility bills have been mailed. If you do not receive your bill, please call Teri Bloomingdale, Utilities Clerk, at 843-869-2505, ext. 201. Payment is due by July 5, 2024. Late penalties will be posted to accounts on July 8, 2024. Thank you.

  • Memorial Day Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule

    Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the trash pick-up schedule has been revised as follows: Household garbage will be collected on Tuesday, May 28, and Saturday, June 1. (Regular schedule will resume on Monday, June 3). Yard waste will be collected on Wednesday, May 29. (Please remember yard waste must be bundled with twine and/or c ontainerized in.....

  • Hurricane Preparedness Workshop/June 7, 11:00 a..m.

    The 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop will be held on June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Please join the Mayor and other Town officials, Colleton County Emergency Management Division staff, and SC Emergency Management Division staff at this workshop.