Demolition of Historic YWCA Sparks Debate | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

The College of Charleston tore down the historic YWCA building on Coming Street—once a vital hub for Black women—without sufficient community notice, sparking outrage over ignored history and lack of true partnership. While the college claims it will honor the site with a mural and plaque, critics like Walter Brown and LaVanda Brown argue the demolition lacked sensitivity and missed opportunities to preserve part of the structure. The advisory council, meant to offer input, feels more like a formality. Demolition is set to finish by August 11, as the college moves forward with a new dorm as…