ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Pine Island property has caused major dispute among many St. Helena Island residents. Some are for what’s being proposed as a golf course and residential development. Others believe it’s not environmentally or culturally appropriate.
The Pine Island development will be back in front of the Beaufort County council again on Monday. Nothing has been decided yet, but the fate of the property ultimately lies in the council’s hands.
Residents filled with supporters and opposers are continuing to make their voices heard, with a hope that council will listen and decide on what the people really want.
“We have over 150 letters of support,” said one Beaufort County resident who has been working with the developer and a community team to narrow down what the co