The Planning Commission's Special-Called meeting tonight at 6:00 PM will be held in person. Due to the cold temperatures expected this evening, we will also offer the option to attend via Zoom for those concerned about the weather.
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To join the meeting virtually, please follow the instructions below.

If you wish to comment during the public comment period of the meeting, please provide the following information in the meeting chat:

1. Name (First and Last)
2. Zoom Participant Name (This is the name that shows when you join the Zoom meeting)
3. Address for the record

We will handle public comments first from individuals attending the meeting in person, then from those commenting via Zoom.  

​Due to the wind chill temperatures in the morning on Monday and Tuesday, there will be a delayed opening of Town Hall on both days, and will open at 10:00 AM. 

Charleston County Emergency Management (CCEMD) will be opening Warming Shelters starting on Sunday, February 22. Shelter information can be found here. Current statuses on each of these shelters are also available on CCEMD's website, click here to go to their site. 

The Town Council of Awendaw, South Carolina, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Town Hall located at 6971 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429, on the following ordinance:

• Ordinance 2026-01: An ordinance to amend Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Section 153.010 of the Code of the Town of Awendaw, South Carolina, imposing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of all residential and commercial zone change proposals (rezonings) and subdivisions of residentially zoned land (subdivision plat approvals) comprising more than five parcels of land for the purpose of providing town council with time to adopt the pending comprehensive plan update and to implement any necessary changes to the zoning ordinance, land use regulations, and/or comprehensive plan now under review.

Anyone who desires to submit written comments may mail them to (PO Box 520), email them to the Town Administrator, Katharine Watkins ([email protected]), or submit them through the website here.
A copy of the draft ordinance is available for viewing at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or on the town’s website here. 

Due to the frigid temperatures on Tuesday morning, Town Hall will have a delayed opening. Town Hall will open at 10:00 AM. 

Luckily, Awendaw did not receive the anticipated snowfall. We only received up to 1" of snow in our area. The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Cold Advisory until 1:00 p.m. It will issue a Cold Weather Advisory for the remainder of the day and through the night, as windchill temperatures will be in the teens. Continue dripping interior faucets tonight to reduce the risk of pipes freezing. For more information about the cold weather, please visit the National Weather Service Charleston website.

The roads remain hazardous throughout the county. If you must travel, please exercise extreme caution. There will be patches of black ice on Highway 17 N and on our secondary roads. Although the snow may be melting today, black ice will still pose a threat during Monday's morning commute.

As temperatures will be cold again this evening, please see the message below from the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department on Generator and Space Heater Safety:
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As colder weather and potential power outages impact our area, the Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department wants to remind residents to use generators and space heaters safely.

Generator Safety:
• Never run generators indoors, in garages, or near windows or doors
• Always place generators outside, at least 20 feet away from your home
• Use extension cords rated for outdoor use
• Let generators cool before refueling
• Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home

Space Heater Safety:
• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn
• Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet, never into power strips or extension cords
• Turn heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep
• Keep heaters away from children and pets

This will be the last update related to this weather event. If you have more questions about the storm, the County's Community Information Line reopened at 8 a.m. to provide updates and answer questions about winter storm impacts. This number is: 843-746-3900. For other emergency information, please follow the Awendaw McClellanville Fire Department Facebook Page (here) and the Charleston County Government Facebook Page (here).