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<p>From far left: State Rep. Shannon Erickson, left, and Beaufort County Councilwoman Alice Howard listen as Katie Herrera, Beaufort County Stormwater Manager, discusses drainage issues in the Shell Point Area and steps that might be taken to ease flooding during a public hearing Thursday night at Shell Point Baptist Church. <br><br></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/08262021-Shell-Point-storm-water-2-1352.jpeg"><img src="http://staging.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/08262021-Shell-Point-storm-water-2-1352-1024x713.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-52192"/></a><figcaption>Shell Point resident Donna Garcia describes the size
of the drain pipe near her home during a public hearing
Thursday night with state and local officials regarding
stormwater flooding. Development surrounding the
residential area has caused the area to become a bowl
where stormwater settles. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</figcaption></figure>
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