Update July 23: It's been nearly two years since the debate began around the widening of Harbor View Road on James Island.

And while the plans have made steady progress, that's only managed to result in the solidification of opposition against the widening of the two lane road through an increasingly less rural part of James Island.

Head on over to Live 5 News for the latest rundown in the debate or sign the petition against the widening at SaveHarborView.com.

First reporting August 7, 2009: The new town is none too happy with Charleston County's grand improvement plan for 2.4 miles of Harbor View Road.

The Post and Courier has the story.