Jeanne Norris moved to Aynor’s Keighley Estates neighborhood nearly four years ago for its tranquil location in an area that was largely undeveloped at the time.
Now a 26-acre sand mine could come within 20 feet of Norris’ backyard if it is approved, a decision that is entirely up to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services after Horry County dropped its zoning regulations for mines in 2020.
“If I thought for a second that Horry County would allow a mine to operate 20 feet adjacent to our residence, I never would have even considered purchasing this home,” Norris said…