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PARIS MOUNTAIN HOTEL: The Divine Group's Traffic Study, Water Jurisdiction and Protected Species Impact Reports Dissected
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- By Calvin D. Armerding, MA, LPC - Senior Associate of Travelers Rest Counseling Associates, LLC
At long last, The Divine Group (the folks attempting to annex/build the hotel) released their much talked-about traffic study, along with a water jurisdiction and protected species impact report.https://divinegroup.us/the-inn-at-altamont/
While much could be said about the studies, don't miss the forest for the trees. The main things to notice are as follows:
The traffic study only took into consideration hotel/hotel guest traffic. No restaurant, no bar, no spa, and- most importantly- no event space! If you really believe that after an event for 750 people, traffic is going to peak out around 85 trips over the course of an hour, I don't really know what to tell you. A moderate estimate for the number of cars at a 750 person event is 375 cars (which btw, is 45 more cars than the proposed parking lot holds). For all of those cars to leave if there are only 85 car trips per hour, we're assuming that folks will leave the event with even distribution over the course of FOUR AND A HALF HOURS. Completely nonsense. The study is basically useless in describing the actual impact that the proposed development (which is much more than a hotel) will have on Altamont Rd. and the surrounding intersections. Until we see a traffic report that is based on an accurate description of what the planned development actually is, I would urge everyone to remain incredibly skeptical of the information they released.
E. Ray Moore, 2025 Recipient of SC Order of the Palmetto Award
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- By Exodus Mandate
COLUMBIA, SC, -- The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, is awarded by the governor of South Carolina to South Carolinians who demonstrate extraordinary lifetime achievement, service and contributions of national or statewide significance. Gov. Henry McMaster presented the award to E. Ray Moore Jr. on February 5, 2025, at the SC Capitol among his friends and family members.
The award recognized Ray’s achievements in ministry, public affairs and military service. He has served fifty years in pastoral ministry as a congregational minister, Army Chaplain or director of a Christian ministry. He has been married to the former Gail Pinckney for fifty-five years, and they have four children and nine grandchildren.
Community Kickoff for Injured Soldier in Honea Path, SC
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- By Homes For Our Troops
Homes For Our Troops to kick off the building of a home for injured Soldier in Honea Path, SC
Honea Path, SC – The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Army SFC Daniel Metzdorf on Saturday, February 22, 2025. SFC Metzdorf was injured while serving in Iraq.
The Community Kickoff event signifies the start of the build process and will introduce SFC Metzdorf to the community. The event will be held at First Baptist Church Belton 105 Brown Avenue, Belton, SC 29627 at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend.
37th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
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- By Press Release
Just Say Something invites you to participate in, sponsor, and support our 37th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at the Thornblade Club.CLICK HERE to learn about all of our team and sponsor packages! A Title Sponsorship is also available for $15,000.
Just Say Something is the sole beneficiary of this golf tournament. Proceeds will be used to fund services which help youth, parents, and communities have open, honest, and ongoing conversations about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, opioids & other substances, and other at-risk behaviors.
For more information on our tournament, please contact
County Council Resolution Opposing the proposed Travelers Rest Annexation for ‘The Inn at Altamont’
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- By Benton Blount - Chairman of Greenville County Council
At its upcoming meeting, the Greenville County Council will consider a resolution opposing the proposed annexation of land on Paris Mountain by the City of Travelers Rest to allow for the development of “The Inn at Altamont.” The resolution, introduced by multiple council members, strongly affirms the county’s commitment to preserving the environmental, historical, and cultural integrity of Paris Mountain.
Proposed Hotel Complex on Paris Mountain
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- By Frank Holleman - President, Naturaland Trust
EDITOR: The following letter was sent to the Mayor and City Councilmen of the City of Travelers Rest.
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Dear Mayor Amidon and Members of Council:
I am writing you on behalf of Naturaland Trust to convey our perspective on the proposed hotel development on the face of Paris Mountain on Altamont Road. We understand that no application has been submitted to you as of yet, but from press reports the developer intends to do so. We write to urge you to reject this proposal if it is presented to you.
First, let me emphasize that Naturaland Trust has for decades enjoyed working with neighborhoods and families around Travelers Rest and with the City of Travelers Rest to protect special places and the beautiful natural heritage of the area. Among other things, Naturaland Trust and the members of its Board have played key roles in establishing Poinsett Park; acquiring and opening the Swamp Rabbit Trail; acquiring key segments of the Swamp Rabbit Trail both south and north of Travelers Rest; protecting the Spring Park Inn; and protecting a number of properties around Travelers Rest, including nature preserves for the endangered Bunched Arrowhead and conserved properties along the Saluda Rivers. We have also worked successfully with Council and the City’s Planning Commission to protect populations of the Bunched Arrowhead when developments have been proposed in the City and are in the process of cleaning up and restoring the preserve to be established at the corner of Coleman and East Bowers Road.
Greenville Housing Fund Representatives Address Affordable Housing at First Monday
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- By Terry M. Thacker
The goal of the Greenville Housing Fund is to achieve housing affordability for all, said Tiffany Santagati at the recent meeting of First Monday, a luncheon club for Greenville Republicans.
Santagati, the vice president for operations at the Fund, and Amber Stewart, Advocacy and Community Engagement Director, were the featured speakers at the luncheon which consisted of chicken breast, roasted sweet potatoes, and carrots.
The Fund, a non-profit entity, was established in 2018 to address what Santagati describes as a deficit in affordable housing in Greenville. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines affordable housing as housing (plus utilities) that costs no more than 30% of a household's gross income.
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