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SCDES Issues Short-term Swimming Advisory for Section of Beach on Edisto Island COLUMBIA, S.C. — A section of beach along South Carolina's coast has been placed under a short-term swimming advisory, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) reported today. The advisory is for water at Edisto Beach near the access points at.....

Utility bills are due July 8. Late notices will be mailed July 9. If you have have questions regarding your utility bill, please call Teri Bloomingdale at 843-869-2505 ext. 201.

Due to increased volume and the early closure of the landfill, some trash bins were not collected today. In preparation for the potential strong winds tonight, these bins have been rolled back to the homes. They will be returned to the street and collected tomorrow morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Edisto Beach is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch, while waters out to 20 nautical miles are under a Tropical Storm Warning. The primary risks at this time are high rip currents and hazardous marine conditions. There is a 20–30% chance of tropical storm-force winds (sustained winds ≥ 39 mph) for Edisto Beach, with the most likely arrival.....

Trash pick-up is scheduled for July 5 due to the July 4 holiday. Thank you for your attention to this message.

The July 2025 Monthly Highlights have been posted and may be found HERE.

The June 2025 Monthly Highlights may be found at this link: Monthly Highlights June 2025

The 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m., at the Civic Center. Please join the Mayor and Town Council, the Town Administrator, the Colleton County Emergency Management Division staff, and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division staff as they share information and safety guidelines for the.....

Please note the Town Hall building is closed on Thursday, May 22, 2025, due to construction work taking place next door (piling striking). The Police Department, Fire Department, and the Clerk of Court are open for business on May 22, and all are located next door to the Town Hall building. Please note the following may be dropped off to the Clerk.....

The Town has been notified by the construction company that piling striking will not take place as planned on May 21, so Town Hall will be open for business on May 21. An anticipated brief closure may be necessary sometime next week. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Please note the Town Hall building is closed on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 due to construction work taking place next door (piling striking). The Police Department, Fire Department, and the Clerk of Court are open for business on May 21, and all are located next door to the Town Hall building. Please note the following may be dropped off to the Clerk.....