South Carolina Counties See Population Shifts in Latest Estimates
U S Census updates show Dorchester County rising 7.7 percent and York County 7.5 percent as fast growers. Horry County up 6.4 percent and Georgetown about 5 percent. Greenville remains largest with 395 357 residents followed by Richland and Charleston. Ten rural counties decline with Bamberg down 3 5 percent. Beaufort’s Port Royal marks best growth, up over 11 percent from 2002 to 2003.
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Coastal growth prompts annexations and port sale plan
South Carolina counties cite 2003 population estimates from the Census to explain growth driven by annexations of about 1000 acres and a port terminal sale plan. Mayor Samuel Murray notes the town now exceeds 4400 residents and foresees tax base gains from private development while Beach of the Conservation League urges regional planning and better transportation to curb sprawl along the coast.
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Savannah River science bowl team tours SRS facility
Aiken County School's team and mentors visited the Savannah River Site to learn about nuclear materials storage and defense waste processing. Students also toured facilities with Wackenhut Security and the Defense Waste Processing plant, then planned three days of Charleston sightseeing following a strong showing at a national science competition.
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