After the exposure of poor living conditions and deterioration that led to a failing grade from federal housing inspectors, officials in charge of Charleston s Joseph Floyd Manor say they re on the way to securing a better future for the building and its residents.Â
In May, The Post and Courier first reported about infestations of bedbugs and other vermin, as well as long-term neglect at the high-rise on Mount Pleasant Street, which houses some of the Holy City s poorest and most vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities.
Following several articles noting problems at the 70-year-old building, the Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority s CEO was fired and county officials later voted to remove the housing board s chairman.Â
COVID-19 updates: South Carolina health officials reported 641 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with 345 probable cases on Monday, with 7 additional confirmed deaths. With 22,454 tests reported Monday, 4.4% were positive. As of 1:41 p.m., April 5 via S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control: Confirmed cases in S.C.: 467,750 (+641)Total positive cases in Charleston County: 40,971 […]
The College of Charleston School of the Arts has its first in-person live event in over a year coming up this weekend. The school is presenting Arts Under the Oaks, a two-day festival featuring opera, musical theater and dance showcases. Taking place live at CofC’s Stono Preserve (5297 Dixie Plantation Rd. in Meggett), the event […]
Lowcountry Lowline one step closer to reality
VIDEO: Lowcountry Lowline one step closer to reality By Riley Bean and Danielle Seat | December 11, 2020 at 6:12 AM EST - Updated December 11 at 6:31 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A local non-profit says they are one step closer to transforming a former roadway right through the middle of downtown Charleston.
The Friends of the Lowcountry Lowline say after nearly a decade of work, they are seeking approval for their conceptual design of the Lowcountry Lowline.
Organizers say they conducted a study over the last year that asked community members what they want to see in this area of the peninsula
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