The Town of James Island continues to monitor Tropical Storm Elsa closely and its potential impacts to our area. There is a tropical storm warning along our coastline. While the heaviest rainfall has shifted more inland, we could still see some heavy rains beginning this evening into tomorrow morning. Coastal Flooding impacts however are not anticipated with this storm. The main concern is heavy...
News Release #3 – Tropical Storm Elsa – July 6, 2021. The Town of James Island participated in an emergency management briefing with the National Weather Service and with Charleston County today regarding Tropical Storm Elsa and its potential impacts to our region. The worst conditions are most likely to occur Wednesday into Thursday morning. The threat for heavy rainfall and flash flooding has...
The Town of James Island continues to closely monitor the forecast track of Tropical Storm Elsa. The worst conditions are most likely to occur from Wednesday morning into early Thursday morning. The threat for the potential for heavy rainfall and potential flooding has increased. The threat for sustained tropical storm force winds both over land and over the water has trended a bit lower...
The Town of James Island regulates the discharging of fireworks. Except on New Year's Eve, they are allowed between the hours of 9 am and 11 pm. Please be respectful of your neighbors, and have a happy and safe 4th of July!
The Town of James Island continues to closely monitor the forecast track of Hurricane Elsa. The intensity has increased and the forecast track has shifted slightly east. At this time, it is becoming increasing likely that South Carolina will be affected by Elsa. It is still too early to determine the type, location, and severity of any potential hazards but the Town will continue to monitor the...
Please note the following updates and news: The Town Market scheduled for tonight (July 2nd) has been cancelled due to rain forecast. See rescheduled date below. Between June 28th - July 12, expect delays and detours around the intersection of Fort Johnson Rd and Secessionville Rd due to JIPSD Wastewater facilities upgrade. Work will be conducted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday...
This is a reminder that the Town of James Island will hold a Special Town Council Meeting today at 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island. The agenda for this special meeting is here
REVISED TOWN OF JAMES ISLAND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following case will be heard by the Town of James Island Board of Zoning Appeals at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. in person at Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island, SC. The meeting will also be live streamed to the Town's YouTube channel. Please email comments to kcrane...
The Town of James Island will be closed to observe Independence Day on Monday, July 5. The office will reopen on Tuesday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m. Have a safe holiday!
Important Notice: Between June 28 - July 12, expect delays and detours around the intersection of Fort Johnson Rd. and Secessionville Rd. due to the JIPSD Wastewater facilities upgrade. Work will be conducted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please watch out for service vehicles and personnel and use caution. Thank you for your patience and support. Special Town...