Looking at a city map, some say a particular plot of land resembles a tugboat.For some concerned about future development in the growing city, that ship is sailing . though it hasn t left the harbor quite yet. Simpsonville s Planning Commission voted 3-2 to approve re-zoning at a property on NE Main Street. “The front portion is business general, The rear portion is zoned ROI, which is Residential Office Institution,” said John Derby, Simpsonville City Planner. He explained that the zoning change itself wouldn’t noticeably be changing, but this decision would allow for more flexible designs mainly, it would allow more density. “At the end of the day it really is council’s decision, if it does meet zoning approval or denial,” said Derby. The project would mean space for businesses along Main Street, with 48 townhomes further back. Some at Tuesday night’s meeting said the development would be a step forward. “At the end of the day, this is quality stuff for toda
A tiny shoe should be tied on a squirming foot. One child holds up an etch-a-sketch drawing, while another is doodling on a chalk board. Toys are cleared away from the kitchen while cookie sheets of English muffin pizzas are popped into the oven. Family dinners can mean a little chaos and a lot of kids at the Ligon home. Mom, Crystal, and dad, John, live in Greenville County, along with their daughters Adison, 15; Sophia, 7; Charleigh, 5; and two foster babies. The little boy is 2-years-old, and the youngest, a little girl, is 15 months. WYFF News 4 Investigates is not naming the two youngest children, or showing their faces in the video story, because they are still in the South Carolina foster system. John and Crystal said they are in the process of adopting both their youngest foster children, but the courts are backlogged. “We have probably about one more hearing, John said, sitting next to Crystal on their family s living room couch. The pandemic slowed that down be
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