A historically Black SC community is on the verge of transformation. What you need to know
One of Horry County’s historically Black communities — Bucksport — is on the verge of a transformational change.
That’s because, county officials said, a new industrial marine park is set to win final approvals in just a few weeks.
Bucksport residents said the project has put their community at a crossroads: The industrial park could bring well-paying jobs to residents, or it could entire future development that eventually prices people out of their homes.
Developers are already eyeing the area as the next frontier of Horry County’s rapid expansion.
We details what this marine industrial park will bring to Bucksport, and what longtime residents have to say about it.
Read: Could new industry help Bucksport, or force out locals? A Black SC community is at a crossroads.
Here are details of Bucksport’s history, and how it got to the point it’s at today.
Read: Here’s how the marina in a historically Black community in Horry County has transformed.
Next, checkout the timeline of Bucksport’s history and the marina project.
Read: Timeline: How the Bucksport Marina became an industrial park
And finally, what exactly an Horry County industrial park is, and what purpose they serve
Read: Horry County is about to open its newest industrial park. Here’s why you should care.
