South Carolina Supreme Court upholds permit for WestEdge Foundation to fill Charleston wetlands.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a permit allowing the WestEdge Foundation to fill wetlands in Charleston, a decision contested by the Friends of Gadsden Creek advocacy group. The court ruled that the permit, issued in 2021 by DHEC, did not violate regulatory laws and addressed public health concerns regarding pollution from a contaminated creek. WestEdge aims to alleviate flooding and promote economic development in the area. Further appeals by the advocacy group remain uncertain.