Prentiss Findlay
Post & Courier
Charleston, SC, United States
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Opponents of Folly apartment project fear more traffic congestion
A formal application for a 300-apartment development called The Lively will be submitted Friday to Charleston County, but many on James Island aren’t waiting to voice their concerns. → Read More
Everywhere a sign: IOP petition protests 400 parking signs
ISLE OF PALMS — More than 200 islanders feel that too many street signs were installed for the new beach parking plan, and they wish the city would take dozens of them down, officials said. → Read More
Ocean paddlers, swimmers urged to know risks, seek safety training
Kayaking or swimming in the ocean can seem easy enough on a calm day, but when wind, waves and currents pick up, it’s important to weigh your abilities, experience and preparation against the conditions, experts say. → Read More
Community meeting planned for The Lively on James Island
Plans for a large residential development on James Island called The Lively will be aired Tuesday night at a meeting sponsored by the developer. → Read More
Fire protection in St. Paul’s District suffers from money woes, critics say
Charleston County has nixed a request to provide more than $1 million a year for the cash-strapped St. Paul’s Fire District, which is exploring other ways to better its financial situation. → Read More
Big car show planned this weekend on Kiawah
Hundreds of cars, some valued at more than $5 million, will be displayed at Kiawah Island this weekend. → Read More
Volunteers take aim at Morris Island debris
A spring cleaning of Morris Island on Saturday aims to remove tons of trash that litters its shoreline and poses a threat to marine life. → Read More
Folly Facebook page all about love and peace
FOLLY BEACH — Debbie Pustorino started her Facebook page to meet people and make friends. Now she has more than 5,000 of them on “I Love Folly Beach SC.” → Read More
County Council may raise garage rates
Parking in Charleston County’s downtown public garages could get a bit more expensive next month. → Read More
Neighbors rebuilding after Johns Island tornado
JOHNS ISLAND — Things look like they are getting back to normal on Sonny Boy Lane months after that fateful night when a terrifying twister with 130 mph winds slammed into the neighborhood. → Read More
Town, Save Shem Creek end lawsuit
MOUNT PLEASANT — Town Council voted today to settle a lawsuit over Shem Creek office building and parking deck. → Read More
Legislature eyes $2 million fix for beach erosion on Folly Beach
The state House has approved $2 million to repair erosion control structures at the east end of Folly Beach, Mayor Tim Goodwin said Tuesday. → Read More
Charleston County parks agency eyes $117 million in repairs, upgrades
Several Charleston County parks could use significant repairs and improvements, according to the agency that manages them, and County Council soon will decide how much that work would cost taxpayers. → Read More
State may call for Wadmalaw water study
Legislation aimed at providing clean water for Wadmalaw Island residents passed the state House amid worries among some residents that their wells are tainted. → Read More
Charleston County Council members split on funding for beach cameras
Some Charleston County Council members oppose spending $120,000 for traffic cameras to provide real-time pictures of beach traffic. → Read More
Some James Islanders oppose new development on congested Folly Road
Some mornings, Liz Singleton has trouble starting her day, with traffic so heavy outside her James Island home that it makes it difficult to cross the street to pick up her newspaper. → Read More
Long-awaited Folly and Camp intersection improvements begin
The intersection of Folly and Camp roads can be a big bottleneck for people going to the beach. Friday was no exception, as traffic backed up for about a mile. → Read More
Beach day-trippers may get new traffic cameras
Live online images could help beachgoers learn about travel conditions east of the Cooper this summer — if Charleston County agrees to pay for the traffic cameras. → Read More
Stormwater fee hike considered for Charleston County
A proposed 61 percent increase in Charleston County’s stormwater fee has drawn fire from some elected officials. → Read More
Troubled Chicora area of North Charleston takes another hit
Efforts to revive the economically depressed southern end of North Charleston continue to falter, leaving residents without basic services two decades after the closure of the nearby Navy base. → Read More