News

  • A Message from Town Council

    Dear Residents, A 2018 letter from the Colleton County Fire Chief to our former administrator was reprinted in the December and January editions of the local newspaper. The letter discusses fire protection provided by our local fire department. Questions regarding the content of the letter have been brought to Town Council. We are writing to help.....

  • Vaccine Clinic - February 7, 2024

    A Vaccine Clinic will be held on February 7, 2024, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Town Hall. The following vaccines will be available: COVID-19 booster, flu, and shingles. For questions regarding this clinic, please send an email message to Jay Watts at jaywatts@aol.com. Thank you.

  • Emergency Sand Scraping

    The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management has issued Edisto Beach an emergency order to conduct sand scraping from the 100 block to the 400 block, along with a small portion of the 2800 block. Sand scraping work began earlier this week. Emergency permits are issued when the.....

  • Emergency Access Decals

    The Town's Emergency Access Decal for homeowners will be ready for issuance in a few weeks. The Town will issue the new decals for a three-year period, ending on December 30, 2026. For new homeowners during this period, we will issue decals as we receive applications. For residents who move away from the Town of Edisto Beach, the decal will be.....

  • Freezing Temperatures Expected This Weekend

    The weather is expected to dip below freezing over the weekend, January 19-21 (see attached link to National Weather Service statement). NWS Statement 1-18-2024 Please prepare your home for any possible freezing temperatures. Some guidelines are provided below: How to Prevent Frozen Pipes Insulate exposed, exterior water supply lines and outdoor.....

  • REMINDER Vacancy/Town Committee TIDE

    Town Council has approved the advertisement of one vacancy on the following Town committee: TIDE Committee. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please complete this application form. Committee Application

  • Interior Lagoon Study Progress - Presentation Update

    PowerPoint presentation can be viewed HERE. Presentation slides with notes can be viewed HERE. The Town contracted with Davis & Floyd to conduct an interior lagoon study on Edisto Beach to identify potential solutions for addressing both rainfall and tidal flooding. The interior lagoon system runs parallel between Palmetto Boulevard and Jungle Road.....

  • Storm Updates (1/9/24, 6pm)

    Dominion Energy is currently working on powerlines on Palmetto Boulevard to restore power to the portions of the beach who do not have power. Please avoid travel this evening if possible as standing water and debris are present on roadways.

  • Town Hall Closing, January 9, 2024, 12:00 noon

    Due to the severe weather forecast, Town Offices will close at noon today. Normal operations will resume Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning with 30-40 mph sustained winds with gusts of 50-60 mph. There is also an elevated risk of tornadoes this afternoon into the evening. Reminders: Town Council.....

  • National Weather Service Update

    Please select the below link to read the latest NWS update regarding tomorrow's weather forecast. National Weather Service Update

  • Town Council Work Session Rescheduled to Wed., January 10, 10:00 a.m.

    Due to the anticipated storm event predicted for Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Town Council Work Session will be rescheduled to Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Regular Monthly Meeting of Town Council will take place as scheduled on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. A weather update will be shared later today.