Historic lowcountry church relocates bees due to new invasive species

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — The Church of the Cross has had bees living in its walls for more than half a century, but with recent hornets and honey dripping into the church, leaders said it was time to begin the removal process.

The church is located in Old Town Bluffton and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dating back to 1857.

The church has a long history with honeybees. The last removal was in 1991, when ten colonies and about 400,000 bees were removed…

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