Post and Courier

Tensions rise as College of Charleston moves to build new dorm atop historic cemetery site

CHARLESTON — More than 100 people filled an auditorium, unified in outrage over the College of Charleston’s plans to build a large dormitory atop a historic city cemetery where the bodies of Black ...
Post and Courier

College of Charleston to demolish YWCA believed to cover 1790s grave site to build dorm

CHARLESTON — The College of Charleston plans to demolish the former YWCA building on Coming Street to build a new dorm on the western edge of its urban campus. On June 11, the university sought ...
Charleston City Paper

Proposed dorm on cemetery site sparks spirited community debate

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Charleston City Paper

CofC flexible on proposed dorm if remains found, Hsu says

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The side of the former YMCA building on Coming Street. Credit: Andy Brack / Charleston City Paper ...