Council to weigh racket on U.S. 17

A proposal to legalize the ongoing late-night clamor of Johnnie Dodds Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17 construction is on the agenda for tonight's Town Council meeting. Read More

Isle of Palms wants to patch beach

Wild Dunes 'hot spot' eroding

Score one for Mother Nature in the never-ending battle against wind and tide. The $10 million beach restoration project from 53rd Avenue to Dewees Inlet has held up pretty well since it was done in 2008. But at the east end of the island in part of Wild Dunes near the inlet, it's a different story. Read More

Sullivan's man seeks all school records

Debate about who pays to sterilize fungi and mold on Town Hall records has entered the controversy over a planned new elementary school. Resident and prominent Lowcountry developer Vince Graham is seeking more than two years of town records because he suspects much of the public business regarding the school has gone on in private. Read More

Isle of Palms may add fee for street parking

$65 seasonal pass under consideration

Daytrippers may soon be paying a new fee for the privilege of parking on neighborhood streets near the best beaches. On Wednesday night, the city Planning Commission unanimously recommended a $65 seasonal pass for those who wish to park on streets outside the commercial area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March through September. Read More

IOP planners OK parking pass for residential areas

ISLE OF PALMS -- The city Planning Commission unanimously recommended tonight a $65 seasonal pass for those who wish to park on streets outside the commercial area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March through September. Read More

Waterfront park pier gift shop struggles to make ends meet

The 2-year-old Memorial Waterfront Park pier, cafe and gift shop have lost money, and officials are working to reverse the trend. The pier, cafe and gift shop had $582,500 in expenses and $330,170 in revenues, according to the latest available figures. Read More

Longer hours sought for Memorial Waterfront Park?

Mount P. panel wants pier open till 11 p.m. year-round

The pier at Memorial Waterfront Park should remain open until 11 p.m. year-round, a Town Council committee voted Monday. The pier now closes at 5 p.m. in the winter and at 10 p.m. in the summer. Read More

Strong Mt. P. mayor gets weak reception

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mayor Billy Swails' bid for a referendum on whether to give the mayor more power received no backing Monday from a Town Council committee he chairs. Read More

Mount Pleasant council wants to keep pier open late

MOUNT PLEASANT -- The pier at Memorial Waterfront Park should remain open until 11 p.m. year-round, a Town Council committee voted today. Read More

Committee: No support for Swails' proposal for referendum

MOUNT PLEASANT — Mayor Billy Swails' proposal for a referendum on whether residents support changing the town form of government to a strong mayor/weak council got no support from three other Council members Monday morning at a meeting of the Police, Judicial & Legal Committee. Read More