The Charleston County and City of Charleston Planning Departments are in the process of conducting a joint planning effort to create consistent land use, zoning, and development requirements for the Maybank Highway Corridor on James Island, and the Maybank Highway and Main Road Corridors on Johns Island.

The next round of public workshops on this collaborative effort are scheduled as follows:

James Island

• Maybank Highway Zoning Public Workshop
• Tues. June 11 - 6:00 pm to 7:30pm
• Lowcountry Senior Center (865 Riverland Drive)

Johns Island

• Maybank Highway and Main Road Zoning Public Workshop 
• Mon. June 17th  - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• St. Johns High School (1518 Main Road)

At these meetings County and City Planning Department staff will present specific draft overlay text and maps for public review and comment.

​For more information, please click here. 

Charleston County Government will host a public meeting on Monday, May 20th, to gather public comments and discuss preliminary design alternatives for "Main Road Segment A: US 17 and Main Road Intersection & Main Road Improvements - Bees Ferry to River Road."

The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the St. John’s High School cafeteria, 1518 Main Road, in Johns Island, SC.

The meeting will be drop-in format, with staff available at display stations to answer questions. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide comments on each of the proposed alternatives, and the project team will use the input to help shape the future of this project. There will be no formal presentation.

Meeting Details:

• Monday, May 20, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• St. John’s High School (Cafeteria), 1518 Main Road, Johns Island, SC
• Drop-in format; no formal presentation.
• Comments will be accepted on all alternatives.

Located in one of Charleston County’s fastest-growing areas on and near Johns Island, US 17 & Main Road is critical for accommodating increased traffic, reducing congestion, providing safe options for bicyclists and pedestrians, and mitigating flooding issues.

Exhibits presented at the public meeting will be posted on the website May 21, as well as an online public comment form for those unable to attend the meeting. The Project Team will accept public comments for 30 days, until June 19, 2019.

Anyone with questions about the project can call Charleston County’s Transportation Development Department at (843) 202-6140.

​​Transportation Development website: roads.charlestoncounty.org
Main Road Corridor website: MainRoadCorridor.com

​Charleston County Mosquito Control recently inspected Seabrook Island and found adult mosquitoes present in high enough numbers to warrant an additional spraying.
 
The county has scheduled an additional spray truck for Seabrook Island. The treatment will take place overnight beginning after 11:00 PM on Wednesday, August 22nd, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Thursday, August 23rd (weather permitting).
 
This will be the county’s third ground spraying operation in Seabrook Island since July 30th.
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For more information, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a second spray truck for Seabrook Island.

The treatment will take place overnight beginning after 11:00 PM on Monday, August 13th, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Tuesday, August 14th (weather permitting).
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For more information, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.

Charleston County Government will host a community expo to educate citizens about natural hazards, new flood maps, the importance of flood insurance, and what to do before during and after a disaster.

Expo Details:
Friday, August 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Charleston Area Convention Center
5000 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, S.C. 29418
Free Admission, Free Parking

Citizens will be able to talk with employees from Emergency Management, 9-1-1 Consolidated Dispatch, Charleston County Building Inspection Services, National Weather Service and flood insurance experts about natural hazards in the Lowcountry. There will also be various training classes, presentations, and a kid’s zone.

Citizens are encouraged to bring their elevation certificate to the expo and representatives from Charleston County Building Services will assist in looking up property with the new flood maps.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Seabrook Island.

The treatment will take place overnight beginning after 11:00 PM on Monday, July 30th, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Tuesday, July 31st (weather permitting).

Charleston County Mosquito Control

The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island will co-host a “Meet the Candidates” event for the two candidates for the Charleston County Council District 9 Republican Primary, Joe Qualey and Jenny Costa Honeycutt. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 30th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the Kiawah Island Municipal Center (4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway).

Meet the Candidates Event Schedule

• 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Candidate meet and greet
• 1:30 – 1:40 PM – Candidate introductions (5 minutes each)
• 1:40 – 2:40 PM – Candidate Q&A with Mayors Ciancio & Weaver
• 2:40 – 3:00 PM – Wrap up and final meet and greet opportunity

During the Q&A session, Mayor Ron Ciancio of Seabrook Island and Mayor Craig Weaver of Kiawah Island will be asking the candidates a series of questions on behalf of residents of both jurisdictions. Any resident who wishes to suggest a question for the candidates may do so in advance of the meeting. Questions should be submitted no later than Monday, May 21st. Seabrook Island residents may send their questions to jcronin@townofseabrookisland.org.

The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island make up an important part of Charleston County Council's District 9 jurisdiction, and a good voter turnout can determine the election. The Republican primary election for the District 9 Council race will be held on Tuesday, June 12th. There is no Democrat primary for the District 9 Council race on June 12th.


Why Does This June 12 Primary Election Matter?

1. If the Republican nominee for County Council's District 9 wins election in November, she or he will vote for the next four years on all county matters and issues affecting Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island, as well as the remainder of the district, including James Island, Folly Beach, and parts of West Ashley and Johns Island.
2. There are a number of very important county issues that affect and impact the residents of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island, such as road safety and congestion, the delivery of public safety services, and the continued growth of Johns Island. These issues will demand attention during the next four-year term.
3. Historically, the services furnished by Charleston County to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands have not been commensurate to the proportion of the County’s revenue derived from our two communities.

Candidate Information

Joe Qualey (Incumbent)

• Website: www.qualey4council.com
• Phone: (843) 577-3434
• Email: jqualey@qualey4council.com
• Click here to watch a recent “Quintin's Close-Up” interview with Joe Qualey

Jenny Costa Honeycutt

• Website: www.honeycuttforcouncil.com
• Phone: (843) 259-1245
• Email: jenny@honeycuttforcouncil.com
• Click here to watch a recent “Quintin's Close-Up” interview with Jenny Honeycutt

How to Obtain an Absentee Ballot

All eligible voters have the opportunity to vote in the June 12 Republican primary, as well as the general election in November, with an absentee ballot. To request an absentee ballot, call (843) 744-8683, or submit written request for absentee ballot application to absentee@charlestoncounty.org.

Learn more at:
https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/bevr/absentee-voting.php.