MORNING NEWSLETTER ACTION: After a meeting Monday night, Charleston officials may be one step closer to answering the question of the future of the former Piggly Wiggly site on Sumar Street in West Ashley.
According to media reports, Charleston Mayor William Cogswell, together with the redevelopment company Edens, has presented a $300 million plan for the long-discussed site.
“This is the first time we’ve had a comprehensive plan, and with a company that knows the Lowcountry,” said Councilman William Tinkler, who represents the district where the area is located.
The plan includes a public park, multi-use bike and pedestrian paths, and new housing, 10% of which will be designated as “affordable.” Developers said there will be a focus on incorporating local businesses and restaurants.
The plan also includes a 37,000-square-foot stormwater detention system to mitigate flooding throughout West Ashley.
“Right now we’re dealing with 35 hectares of asphalt that really has no retention effect at all,” he said. “So when it rains, it all seeps into the residential areas.”
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The Alliance Party of SC drops RFK Jr. as presidential candidate. The Alliance Party of South Carolina executive board on Monday night withdrew its nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as its presidential candidate after he withdrew his candidacy and endorsed “a former traditional party opponent,” also known as former GOP President Donald Trump. According to a press release today, the party took the step and reported it to the state election commission so it can remove Kennedy’s name from the ballot as its candidate.
SC gas prices fell more than 12 cents in a week. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in South Carolina hit their lowest levels since February last week, averaging $2.90 across the state.
Navarro from Charleston wins the US Open, Rogers retires. Emma Navarro, 23, of Charleston, took the first step toward another potential breakthrough on Monday with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Anna Blinkova at Flushing Meadows in New York. Meanwhile, Mount Pleasant native Shelby Rogers announced last week that she will retire after the US Open.
AT&T workers demonstrate in downtown Charleston during strike and collective bargaining. Dozens of AT&T workers, represented by Local 3704 of the Communication Workers of America, gathered in downtown Charleston on Monday to raise awareness of ongoing labor negotiations.
The stars of “Southern Charm” and the owners of Share House put the finishing touches on their new tavern. By The Way, the new eatery from Share House owners and “Southern Charm” stars, is aimed at a more mature crowd looking for a downtown spot where they can eat and drink from an upscale menu, listen to music and have intimate conversations with friends — and still be home in bed by 10 p.m.
Charleston Co. hosts first back-to-school party. The Charleston County School District kicked off the school year by thanking teachers and staff with the first-ever Back-to-School Party at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island, headlined by Lowcountry favorite Darius Rucker.
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