Commentary: There is a better way forward for Union Pier
An opinion piece written for The Post and Courier by Winslow Hastie, Faith Rivers James and Brian R. Turner The once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform a major piece of public waterfront land in the nation’s first historic district is — and should be — no small feat. Over the past several months, our […]
South Carolina partners begin action on Salt Marsh Conservation Plan
After nearly three years of development, a comprehensive plan to protect salt marsh along the coast from North Carolina to east-central Florida has finally come to fruition. The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative’s (SASMI) plan calls for protecting the sinewy channels of coastal grasslands for their value in reducing flooding and erosion, providing wildlife habitat […]
South Carolina Real Estate Commission to require disclosure of flood history to buyers
Petition to shield home buyers from unforeseen costs and damages CHARLESTON, S.C. — This month, a new disclosure form published by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission goes into effect that will ensure better information about flood history and erosion risk is shared between home sellers and buyers across the state. This improved transparency will […]
Conservation is the Best and Highest-Value Use of Proposed CMC Hospital Site
An op-ed written by North Coast Office Project Manager, Trapper Fowler. Conway Medical Center (CMC) would like you to believe there are only two options for the property they own in Carolina Forest — homes or a hospital — but that’s simply not true. A third realistic option exists that would be in the best […]
St. Helena Island – Gullah/Geechee History & Heritage Continues
Ever since their arrival on U.S. soil as enslaved Africans, the people who became Gullah/Geechee have fought to protect and preserve their culture and land. The Gullah/Geechee Nation spans from Jacksonville, NC all the way down to Jacksonville, FL and prides itself in having its own language, customs, and distinct culture that includes celebrating and […]