From getaway to legacy Before Palmetto Bluff became one of the crown jewels of the Lowcountry, Bluffton was a small South ...

That would never happen today. Plus, the bluffs have reached a point where if it fails in one area, it is likely to fail in others.” ♦ Originally Published: March 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM PDT ...

When a new structure is built, especially near a bluff, it must have a Factor of Safety of 1.5, Trettin said, meaning it is deemed safe for 75 years and that the structure won’t damage the site.