South-Carolina
Jasper County may extend 270-day moratorium on building
on Monday, the Jasper County Council took its first step towards extending a building and development moratorium that is set to expire in mid-March.
If the council adopts the measure, they will move the deadline until July 31. Before any extension is possible, however, the council must hold a second reading that includes a public hearing; that has been set for March 4.
The moratorium – a 270-day timeout designed to give county officials a chance to weigh increasing development pressures in the county’s most rural areas – was adopted last June, a month after the council appointed what it dubbed the Broad River Task Force.
The task force looked at mounting development and population pressures mainly in and around unincorporated areas of Hardeeville and Coosawatchie. Jasper County Director of Planning and Building Lisa Wagner said in a phone interview Tuesday that those pressures are in the form of increasing requests to build, especially in areas of the county that Wagner says simply do not have the infrastructure to support.
The moratorium itself was ignited by a development proposal to bring 700 residential units close to Broad River, a proposal that immediately upset conservation groups worried about the impact on natural areas.
The moratorium states: “County Council is concerned over the impact of new subdivisions, commercial and residential development will have on road infrastructure, evacuation routes, streetscapes, traffic congestion, storm water, open space, natural habitats and the quality of life in this area.” [sic]
The moratorium has not affected single-lot construction; it was designed to put a pause on larger commercial and residential projects.
Wagner said that on the cusp of their nine-month deadline, Jasper County officials realized that they needed more time to consider the broad set of issues they have in front of them.
She said officials want to be more deliberate about – and “to add more meat” to – the building regulations that the county wants to develop to meet immediate and longer-term growth.
“We didn’t want to rush just to get it done by the end of 270 days,” Wagner said. She added that county officials also found “a need to keep our rural and unincorporated areas rural.”
A community event to get further feedback from the public is set for March 25.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball added left-handed pitcher, Logan Prisco, out of South Carolina through the transfer portal on Friday night.
Prisco worked as a relief pitcher for the Gamecocks this past season, appearing in 20 games. He posted a 3.45 ERA while tallying 34 strikeouts.
Prisco is the fifth pitcher the Aggies have picked up in the offseason along with Caleb Kimble (Houston), Johnny Nuanez (Wichita State), Jase Evangelista (UNLV) and Wade Cooper (Texas State). Prisco is the eighth overall player added to the Aggies roster this offseason.
Prisco will have two seasons of eligibility once he is in College Station.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
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