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Hardeeville City Council recently approved plans for even more recreational opportunities for those all around the area and Lowcountry.

At its May 18 meeting, council approved final reading of the Master Plan for the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA, which will be Hardeeville's first "Y". Initial plans were for the project to break ground in 2022; officials said construction delays have moved the tentative opening date to early in 2025.

The new state-of-the-art facility, in its first phase, will be a 35,000-square-foot building near SC-170 at East Argent and will feature a child-care center, an aquatic complex, sports fields, a fitness center and an indoor, six-lane pool. The new facility will be located across from Oldfield, a gated community in Okatie.

There are 19.9 total acres for the facility, and its second phase, officials previously said, will include an additional 18,000 square feet for multi-purpose fields for outdoor sports. City officials said there would also be a large amount of open and active space, with trails and walkways throughout the project. The closest YMCA in reference to Hardeeville is located in Port Royal, more than 30 miles from the city.

"When we started this, we did a study and that helped determine the needs in the community and what the community wants," Michael Bostwick, CEO of Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry said during council's May 4 meeting.

Bostwick told council one of the big things that the community was asking for was a pool, followed by child care and fitness programs.

"This is why those are the initial things we are focusing on," he said.

Jack Fisher, CEO and founder of Preserve Communities, spearheaded the project, donating 20 acres at East Argent, a 7,350-acre master-planned community, according to a news release.

Fisher founded the James Fisher Memorial Foundation to honor his son's passion and further his company's commitment to community.

Bostwick informed council a $1.5 million USDA grant from U.S. Congressman James Clyburn's office would help the project get underway, as the funding had already been approved.

A May 18 news release from Clyburn stated the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program was awarding $12.7 million in Community Facilities Direct Loans to Jasper County projects.

"Part of the funding will be utilized to construct the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry, a new YMCA facility in Hardeeville," the release said.

The press release said "this funding builds upon the $1.5 million Community Project Funding (CPF) Congressman Clyburn secured for the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry through the Fiscal Year 2023 House Appropriations Package.''

The Hardeeville Recreation Center has been working in conjunction with the YMCA and already has some YMCA programs at the center, Hardeeville Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Jennifer Combs said during the May 4 council meeting. Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams also mentioned the city did not include plans for a pool in its rec center plans because leaders were aware of the future plans for the YMCA and that the two work together on other various programs.

"That’s the great thing about the location of this facility," Bostwick previously said. "We will be able to serve Bluffton, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Okatie and the (entirety) of Jasper County from the James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA. We plan to assist people from all walks of life, all ages and backgrounds in the surrounding community through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all."

Ralph Fuller, Beaufort-Jasper YMCA’s Board chairman, said in a news release the board of directors is looking forward to construction and completion of its newest branch.

“We believe the programs and services to be provided by the YMCA will positively impact the health and well-being of the youth, adults and senior population in the Hardeeville community,” Fuller said.

Mayor Williams said during council's May 18 meeting he could not wait for the ribbon cutting for the new YMCA.

"It will be a great benefit to our community," he said. "We are real excited. It's a wonderful addition to the city of Hardeeville."

While the Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry has received a variety of grants to help fund the project, it is continuing to seek donations from community members, a YMCA news release said. Those who would like to contribute can contact Mike Bostwick, Beaufort-Jasper YMCA CEO, at m.bostwick@beaufort-jasperymca.org.

HARDEEVILLE, S.C (WTOC) - Each year, school busses drive to Jasper county neighborhoods to gather supplies for Hardeeville’s ‘Fill The Bus’ drive.

Those who put together the drive say that today they saw the biggest amount of donations yet.

Two different school buses drove around 19 different Jasper County neighborhoods and were loaded with school supplies for both students and teachers Wednesday.

They then came here to the Hardeeville recreation Center, where they dropped off the supplies and they were sorted by volunteers. They will now be distributed to students and teachers around the area.

“The year before I really ran with this, there was a small effort. There was a carton put outside some of the buildings and people would put their donations in, and then we got the idea, let’s fill the bus,” Beth Williams said.

Beth Williams has been in charge of organizing the fill the bus drive since her husband was elected Mayor back in 2016. She says that this year’s drive was the biggest one yet, with the busses visiting 19 different neighborhoods.

Her husband, Mayor Harry Williams joined her to help sort supplies.

“If you could just see when we deliver every year, and we’ll be delivering tomorrow to the schools, the look of gratitude on the faces of those teachers, it really, wants you want to do it year after year, because it’s a tremendous amount of help to our families,” Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams said.

While most of the school supplies donated today were for the students, there were also donations set aside just for teachers, so they could save money on out-of-pocket costs for classrooms.

Former teachers who now call Hardeeville home also came to help out.

“I tell you what, just to know that the community is behind the teachers, and they’re donating, and those guys don’t have to pull out of their pockets when they don’t make a lot of money, that means a huge amount,” David Nix said.

The fill the bus drive is an annual event, so if you couldn’t make it out this year’s, there’s always the next.

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Council approves nine month moratorium in Euhaw Planning Area, pumps breaks on certain types of development

The Jasper County Council voted unanimously during its May 15 meeting to "pump the brakes" on certain kinds of development within a certain area in the county.

By ''pumping the brakes,'' in this case, council voted to approve first reading of an ordinance that establishes a 270-day development moratorium in the Euhaw Broad River Planning Area within Jasper County.

"Other readings and a public hearing will take place just as with any ordinance; however, upon first reading, the County Council invoked the pending ordinance doctrine, which makes the temporary moratorium effective upon first reading," Jasper County Administrator Andy Fulghum said.

The action came about after the council's May 1 meeting, at which it appointed a group of stakeholders, known as the Broad River Task Force, to gather information on development pressures, opportunities for conservation and environmental protection.

The group, led by Smittie Cooler, a Tickton Hall resident for the past 33 years, brought its ideas to council, stating the group requested the council "temporarily pump the brakes on high-density development proposals and upzoning requests to allow for a proper study period."

Council also approved retaining Denise Grabowski, principal of Symbioscity, a Savannah-based planning firm, to form a comprehensive, five-year plan, year-to-date, at a cost not to exceed $75,000. The first update would be for the land use plan and the comprehensive plan for the moratorium area.

Another reason for the ordinance as stated within it: ''County Council is concerned over the impact new subdivisions, commercial and residential development will have on road infrastructure, evacuation routes, streetscapes, traffic congestion, stormwater, open space, natural habitats and the quality of life in this area of Jasper County."

"Moratoriums are a mechanism used by cities and counties to call a temporary 'time out,' ceasing development while elected leaders, key staff and consultants determine the proper path forward, a path that generally seeks to manage growth while protecting sensitive Lowcountry ecosystems," Danny Lucas, Jasper County Development Services Division director, said.

Lucas said the moratorium affects the parts of the county where the most intense development has occurred or is likely to occur, with the most potential infrastructure impact.

The approved moratorium includes a temporary pause on new commercial and residential development in areas along the Broad River, S.C. Highways 170 and 462, Bees Creek Road, and the area known as the Okeetee Club, according to the ordinance.

This area also includes within the ordinance the S.C. 170 corridor to the municipal boundaries of Hardeeville on S.C. 170, and north along S.C. 462 (Lowcountry Drive), turning west along the northern boundary of the Okeetee Club property to the municipal limits of the Town of Ridgeland.

It also includes the area north along the I-95 right-of-way to the four headwaters/watershed of the Coosawhatchie River across I-95; the area south along the Coosawhatchie River headwaters/watershed to the marshes of the Broad River back to the County boundary line at S.C. 170, including lots or parcels lying wholly are partially within 660 feet of the center line of S.C. 170 and S.C. 462, and the area known as the Okeetee Club.

The moratorium includes, as stated in the ordinance, "all activities by the county, including county staff and any of the county’s agents or boards or commissions, in connection with the acceptance, review, processing and granting of applications for approvals, permits or permissions related to the development, subdivision or construction of residential subdivisions of four lots or four multi-family units or more, commercial developments, or signage within the unincorporated areas of Jasper County generally described as the Euhaw Broad River Planning Area.''

"There are some who are exempt from this moratorium; if you already had an application approved or pending, or vested right under the state law, they are not included in that," Jasper County Attorney David Tedder said.

Tedder also explained the moratorium does not ''impose any burden on a single-family dwelling.''

"If you have a lot, you can build a house on it; we are not going to stop that," he said. "You can't do major subdivisions, and you can't do commercial developments until we figure this out. You can't do (place) any signs while we try and preserve the corridor out there."

Tedder said in the ordinance there is a request that local municipalities honor the planning effort by not entertaining any annexations within the Euhaw Broad River Planning Area while the county moves forward.

The approval provides Jasper County Council, county staff, and the public with an opportunity to study the multitude of issues attached to growth and development in the area; updates the County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element for this area; and looks for improvements to County regulations for adoption that will assist the County in integrating future growth in the area.

Jasper County Council Chairman Marty Sauls thanked staff members for the work they've done in a short period time on the ordinance, as well as Cooler and his group for the time they've invested in the process.

"There has been a lot of community input," Sauls said. "It is rejuvenating; it is something that all of us on council are passionate about. Our home is Jasper County and we love it and want to do everything we can to preserve it and to make sure our kids and grandkids and on down the line can enjoy parts of it that we have had the opportunity to do as well."

Sauls thanked the community for taking a stance and helping council with the issue.

"It takes everybody to make something like this work," he said.

HARDEEVILLE, S.C., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the opening of three highly anticipated model homes at its Riverton Pointe community in Hardeeville, South Carolina. The Riverton Pointe sales center and model homes are now open for tours daily at 135 Cypress Court in Hardeeville.

Riverton Pointe is a resort-style staff-gated community located just 14 miles from Hilton Head, South Carolina, and 26 miles from Savannah, Georgia. With stunning views of the surrounding woods and community lakes, Riverton Pointe is a premier destination for luxury living with spectacular amenities for active lifestyles. The new professionally decorated model homes showcase the latest architectural and interior design trends and are a must-see for home shoppers in the area.

The community is centered around the 18-hole Nicklaus Design Riverton Pointe golf course, which was recently selected to host the 2023 BIG EAST Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships in April. Additional amenities include a driving range, pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce, social events, and more. Future amenities include a new clubhouse restaurant, an expanded golf pro shop, and additional racket sport courts.

Toll Brothers offers 15 luxury home designs ranging from approximately 1,600 to 3,500 square feet, featuring Craftsman, Farmhouse, and Traditional architectural designs. This exclusive collection of homes is nestled in nature with incredible views from select home sites. The open-concept home designs offer single-story living with an option for a second floor on select home designs, expansive kitchens with grand islands, and inviting outdoor living spaces. Riverton Pointe home designs boast an array of dynamic features, such as primary suite retreats, multigenerational suites, entertaining spaces, and home offices. Homes are priced from the low $400,000s.

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A new business coming to Hardeeville will invest $1.3 million in the area and bring 58 new jobs..

Hardee Greens, LLC, a startup indoor, vertical farm company, announced on Oct. 5 that it plans to establish operations in Jasper County, according to a Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance news release. A vertical farm grows crops in vertically stacked layers inside a building. The company was established by South Carolina natives and will grow fresh green herbs and salad greens.

“We are so excited for the launch of Hardee Greens, LLC!" the company's Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Harsta said. "We love our community and saw a need for more options of fresh local produce. Numbered are the days of produce being flown cross-country."

Harsta added that innovations in vertical farming allow them to reduce transportation costs, maximize space, reduce water usage, and yield a pesticide and herbicide-free crop year-round.

"We’ve planted our roots here, and we can’t wait to share our product with our community,” Harsta said.

The news release said the company is partnering with Local Grown Salads, which will supply the materials for Hardee Greens, LLC to grow pesticide-free, fresh herbs and greens every 30 days.

“Agribusiness is one of South Carolina’s leading industries, and we’re excited to welcome a homegrown and innovative company like Hardee Greens, LLC.," SC Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release.

The company is locating at 11 Randall St. in Hardeeville. The release said the Jasper County enterprise is initially expected to produce 10,000 pounds of greens and salads monthly to serve restaurants, schools, and grocery stores in the Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head and Savannah areas.

“Jasper County welcomes Hardee Greens, LLC to our community, and we look forward to working with this innovative company to grow their business in Jasper County in the coming years," Jasper County Council Chairperson Barbara Clark said.

Clark said each of the 58 jobs being created will bring a better future to a local family and will continue to provide the most business-friendly environment in Jasper County.

“The city of Hardeeville is excited about this new investment in our community, which is ideally situated near city hall," Hardeeville Mayor Harry Williams said. "We thank Hardee Greens, LLC for their commitment to bringing much-needed jobs to our local economy."

Jasper County Councilman and Southern Carolina Alliance Chairman Marty Sauls congratulated Jasper County and Hardeeville on the new business and new jobs.

"We extend our gratitude to Hardee Greens, LLC, for their investment in our people and our region," Sauls said. "This type of agribusiness project will continue to be important in preventing disruption of the supply chain and getting fresher vegetables to market year-round."

Operations are expected to begin in early 2023, the news release said.

For more information, visit www.hardeegreens.com. Job applicants should contact katie@hardeegreens.com.