BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Dozens of people packed Beaufort County’s courtroom Wednesday to voice their opinion on the proposed Pine Island development.

Some pushed for the county to move forward, while others pleaded not to approve of the next steps in the development.

Beaufort County Council was in executive session for two hours on Monday, discussing whether they would approve or deny negotiations on the Pine Island development.

They did not come to a decision on Monday and called a special meeting on Wednesday to re-discuss.

Residents for and against the developer’s proposal showed up on Wednesday to re-express their opinions to the council.

The proposed development has been in and out of council for several years.

“We urge you to dispense with this newest attempt to allow a

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