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Dorms Over Burial Grounds | Charleston News
College of Charleston’s new dorm plans hit a wall after revealing they’d build atop a 1790s burial ground holding up to 12,000 souls — immigrants, orphans, Native Americans, and Africans. A viral petition with over 1,000 signatures demands respect for the land, especially since it also hosts the historic YWCA, a vital Civil Rights-era hub for Black women. The city’s architectural board has paused construction pending an archaeological dig, leaving the future of the project in limbo as the community weighs progress against profound history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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