Around Charleston
1 - Folly Beach Bar For Sale - Want to own a little dive bar on Folly Beach? Now’s your chance. For only $3m, the Sand Dollar Social Club can be yours! MORE INFO
2 - Google’s $9B Lowcountry Investment - Google announced it will be investing $9B between expanding its Berkeley County Data Center and its 2 new Dorchester Data Centers. READ MORE
3 - Peninsula Housing Redevelopment Plan - The City of Charleston is planning to redevelop 50 acres of low-income housing sites to 4x the density while keeping 50% low-income housing. THE PLAN
Historic Home of the Week
109 Rutledge Ave - This c. 1852 home in Harleston Village features 3 tiered semi-circular porches, renovated carriage house with garage, and enough yard for a pool.
6 Bed | 5 Full, 2 Half Baths | 4327 sqft | $5,995,000
Flood Prevention Task Force Relaunches
What is the Countywide Intergovernmental Flood Prevention Task Force (CIFPT)?
This is a bipartisan state legislative effort dedicated to solving Charleston County's widespread and chronic flooding and water problems.
Relaunch and History: The CIFPT officially comes back to life on October 31. It was originally created in 2018 but appeared to have faded away after the former chair lost reelection in 2024.
Leadership: The effort is chaired by State Senator Ed Sutton (West Ashley), with Representative Tom Hartnett (Mount Pleasant) serving as vice chair.
Composition: The CIFPT is a bicameral body bringing together a crucial coalition of elected officials, engineers, and stormwater professionals from city, county, and state agencies.
CIFPT’s Core Mission: Ending the "Runaround"
The task force recognizes that floodwaters do not care about jurisdiction or partisan labels. The primary goal is to foster collaboration across Charleston County's complex network of municipalities, special districts, and taxing entities.
The Problem: Residents frequently get "bounced between agencies" when they attempt to figure out who is responsible for issues like a failing pipe or a clogged ditch.
The Solution: By getting every key player around one table, the task force makes it difficult for agencies to "pass the buck".
The Goal: The CIFPT aims to simplify the process, identify the problem, and fix it. Collaboration is essential to ensure stormwater systems remain clear and functional.
How the Task Force Will Operate (Hands-On Action)
The CIFPT promises an "old-school, hands-on way of solving problems".
Neighborhood Focus: The task force will operate by reviewing Charleston County neighborhood by neighborhood to make progress.
Identifying Immediate Needs: They will work to identify immediate necessities, including drain clearing, ditch maintenance, and repairs.
Quarterly Meetings: The CIFPT will meet quarterly at different sites across Charleston County.
This rotating schedule is intentional—it helps "bring government to the people".
First Meeting: The inaugural meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 at North Charleston City Hall.
Resident Participation: The public is encouraged to submit requests for review if they are experiencing flood-related issues.
The task force will review these submissions during its quarterly meetings and schedule on-site visits to assess problem areas firsthand.
Click the button below to submit a request for review to the Task Force…and don’t forget to bookmark it for later.
1522 N Pinebark Lane, Charleston, SC 29407
4 beds | 2.5 baths | 2506 sqft
$815,000
Located in one of West Ashley’s most desirable neighborhoods within the Orange Grove Charter legacy zone
True waterfront retreat with outdoor kitchen, marsh and tidal creek views, and paddleboard access
Renovated open floor plan featuring a spacious kitchen, stylish bathrooms, and four bedrooms
Bonus room ideal for an office, playroom, or flexible living space
Minutes from Downtown Charleston, Avondale, Folly Beach, and the airport in a quiet, established neighborhood
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Local Speaking Opportunities
Exciting news for small business owners, or anyone interested. I was recently approached by the Charleston County Public Library to see if I would be interested in doing a presentation about utilizing social media marketing for a small business. Of course I enthusiastically said yes! When we were trying to decide when and at which library, we decided on TWO! So if you want to come and learn about social media or just want to say hi, put one or both of these dates on your calendar.
Dec 11th - 10:00 am - Wando Mount Pleasant Library
Dec 16th - 10:00 am - Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
Hope to see some of y’all there, and I’ll get more information out as we get closer.
Have a fantastic weekend, and thanks for reading!
-Bill Olson
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