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SCDES Lifts Short-term Swim Advisory for Section of Edisto Beach COLUMBIA, S.C. — A section of beach along Edisto Island is no longer under a short-term swim advisory, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) reported today. The affected area was for water at Edisto Beach near the access points at Edisto Street (LC-080).....

Town Council has approved the advertisement of two (2) vacancies on the ATAX Committee. If you are interested in serving on the ATAX Committee, please complete the application form linked here: Committee Application. *These vacancies on the ATAX committee must come from the lodging sector. Please submit applications by August 1, 2025, to Donna.....

Please see the press release HERE from the Town of Edisto Beach regarding the rescue of three individuals after their vessel overturned near Otter Island.

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.....