News Release February 6, 2015Release Number: 3871MEDIA CONTACT Shawn Smetana, Public Information Officer Phone: (843) 958-4007 / Fax: (843) 958-4004 Email: ssmetana@charlestoncounty.orgProject website: http://roads.charlestoncounty.org/projects/harborviewroad/Traffic Alert: Nighttime Lane Closures continue for the Harbor View Road Improvements projectCharleston County Government announces...
The James Island Public Service District has announced lane closings on Dills Bluff Road beginning February 9-13, as part of the District's Pump Station #11 wastewater project. The contractor, Anson Construction, will be going door-to-door this week informing residents along Dills Bluff Road of the construction and the closing. Although pipe installation will be accomplished by horizontal...
The James Island Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed Planned Development Amendment, specifically on property located at 879 Fort Johnson Road (TMS #428-00-00-020, -031), Oyster Point Planned Development District, to add "Communications Tower" as an allowed use. Application #PD-R16B. The Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1238-B...
Please join us for the 2nd Annual James Island Arts, Silent Art Auction, on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the James Island Town Hall, 1238-B Camp Road. The Silent Auction will benefit local fine arts students and teachers. Come and mingle with friends and enjoy live music and refreshments while supporting art programs in our local schools. The finalists of a juried...
The Town of James Island will be hosting a Public Workshop sponsored by the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company (SCE&G) on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm. at the Town Hall, 1238-B Camp Road, James Island. SCE&G will be pruning trees in James Island this spring as a part of the Company's 5-year cycle to maintain public safety and electric system reliability. Representatives from the...
Calling all oyster lovers and local history buffs. On Saturday, January 31, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., the Fort Johnson Community Foundation and Fort Johnson Estates Civic Club (400 Trapier Drive) will be sponsoring its annual oyster roast. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a short educational talk by author and Citadel History Professor, David Preston, PhD. Local officials, including Bill Woolsey...
Sherwin Williams was officially welcomed to the Town of James Island on Tuesday, January 20th with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony sponsored by the Town. We are happy to have their business here on the Island, and their beautiful building is an asset to Folly Road.
Town Council met on Thursday, January 15.Scott Cave, who is the consultant reviewing the Town's Emergency Plan, gave an update. He reported that the Town is approximately halfway finished on preparing the Emergency Plan. He added that James Island Public Service District staff were participating in the committee meetings. Chief Seabolt plays the leading role in operations within both the Town and...
Please bookmark the Town of James Island's new website! Our address is the same, www.jamesislandsc.us, but you will note a lot of changes. We hope you find this website easy to use and navigate. One of our main goals is to keep you informed, so please make sure to check this site often for up-to-date information on meetings and events.
Youth Sports Program - In an exciting new venture, the Town of James Island has partnered with the City of Charleston to offer reduced rates for youth sports participants living in the Town of James Island. Previously, all Town residents were eligible to sign up for youth sports through the City of Charleston's Recreation program, yet it was at the non-resident rate. Now, when Town residents sign...