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Letter: They have paved paradise

With tears in my eyes, I read about plans for the Hilton Head National property and the pristine Bay Point Island. The over-development continues. Developers and politicians are having their way.

Twenty years ago my wife and I moved to this area. It has been a wonderful experience. But if we were 20 years younger and looking for a place to live, we would not even consider this area now.

“They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” What a pity.

Rory Ferguson

Hilton Head Island

This story was originally published December 7, 2016 at 8:16 PM with the headline "Letter: They have paved paradise."

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