On Thursday November 19, 2015, Charleston County Council gave the third and final reading of all four applications related to the East Edisto – Spring Grove Project. The approval formalizes the Charleston County portion of the project, codifying the requirement
Central Electric Power Cooperative proposed construction of a new transmission line to provide improved power reliability and quality to Berkeley Electric’s customers in the McClellanville area. Central Electric is working through the National Environmental Policy Act’s environmental review process to
Over the years, DNR has been concerned about the lack of nesting success for black skimmers on Deveaux Bank, one of three seabird sanctuaries managed by the agency. Until recently on Deveaux, the intertidal zone has been open to the
When we think of James Island, most people think of tree-lined corridors, historic sites like McLeod Plantation, and a spirit of independence. Some portions of James Island, such as Folly Road, were not necessarily planned with a sense of community
As the City and County of Charleston planned for growth, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure was recommended. As these plans are implemented, the importance of biking and pedestrian access seems to recede to the background. In January of 2012, the South
The rural areas of Charleston County are highly threatened by encroaching development. There is a strong agricultural history in these areas, particularly on Johns and James Island. Furthermore, these farms are the best resource for local food in the Charleston
Over the years, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SPA) has increased cruise ship operations and applied for permits to build a new passenger terminal vastly larger than the current one. This has a direct impact on Charleston and because
South Carolina is ideally positioned to capture a substantial share of the growing wind energy market in the United States. Already home to international wind component manufacturers like General Electric, IMO Group, and Prysmian, South Carolina has the potential to
Climate change is damaging South Carolina’s economy and livability. The impacts will get much more severe over time and disproportionately harm disadvantaged communities, who are least responsible for its causes and have fewer resources for adaptation and recovery. Our state
Waste Management’s Oakridge Landfill in rural Dorchester County is South Carolina’s third largest landfill, consisting of more than 83 acres of property. It is located at the edge of Four Holes Swamp—home to the Francis Beidler Forest, in the headwaters
The small rural town of Awendaw, in northern Charleston County, is located between the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis Marion National Forest. Almost completely rural, some of the elected leaders in recent years have zoned the town
The Johns Island Community Plan was adopted by the City of Charleston in November 2007 to address growth pressure and widespread concerns that without adequate land use and development regulations, the Island’s scenic roadways, pristine natural surroundings and agricultural heritage
