Anna Sharpe

15 hours ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

FOLLY BEACH — The city's parking contractor will soon no longer profit from writing tickets to beachgoers city leaders decided on May 13. Folly Beach city council unanimously gave the first approval needed to revise the city's parking management contract with PCI Municipal Services. Major changes include how the city splits revenue from paid lots and parking citations, and specifications that only city-appointed employees can enforce parking rules.

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

MOUNT PLEASANT — Town leaders are considering adopting more protections for Gullah Geechee communities — historic Black neighborhoods situated primarily in unincorporated areas within Mount Pleasant — that mirror those set by Charleston County. Two recent annexation requests from landowners in the Hamlin Beach Community prompted the discussion at the town's planning committee meeting May 5.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

COLUMBIA —The first day of testimony in the trial involving a retaining wall constructed on the Isle of Palms showcased the staunch determination with which Rom Reddy is prepared to fight the state's environmental agency to protect what he argues are his property rights.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

An Isle of Palms homeowner will argue before a judge this week that the state's challenge to the retaining wall built behind his oceanfront home is null and void. The hearings for the case that has pitted Isle of Palms property owners Rom and Renee Reddy against the Department of Environmental Services will begin on May 6 in the state Administrative Law Court in Columbia, and are expected to last until May 8.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Anna Sharpe

FOLLY BEACH — Getting to the "Edge of America" will look a little different this season as the city overhauls its stormwater drain system on the island, including via the single main road used to access it. Folly Beach will begin work this month to replace its underground drainage systems on Center Street and several flood-prone side side streets.