The Bob Sikes Fishing Pier is a popular spot for fishermen hoping to reel in their best catch. Now, plans are in the works for upgrades to the south side of the pier.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is funding a $72 million project to renourish beaches along the Grand Strand after impacts from Hurricanes Ian and Debby.

One of the “founding fathers” of The Market Common was commemorated Thursday with the renaming of the area’s athletic complex in his honor.

The contaminated sediment was to have been buried in the pit in the harbor floor but will now help with a pier project.

The project will repair corroded railing and cracked beams, make the pier ADA complaint, improve lighting and signage, and ...