Edisto Island shows South Carolina's widest income gap
Census data highlight Edisto Island as the state’s most unequal area with a Gini of 0.68, driven by pricey coastal homes and rising property taxes. Officials warn tax hikes threaten longtime residents while nearby Parris Island remains relatively equitable with a 0.29 Gini.
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Engineers prepare for sand overhaul at Folly Beach
The Army Corps of Engineers plans a 7 to 9 million renourishment project at Folly Beach in two to three years. U S Representative Henry Brown announced a 200 000 study into sand sources. Since 1995 Folly Island has seen erosion and a 2 5 million cubic yard sand placement along five miles, stabilizing beaches and protecting homes.
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