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Chafin Building Safety Crisis Escalates | Charleston News
The Chafin Building downtown is in serious danger, with chunks literally falling off — and the city’s Unsafe Buildings Commission has taken decisive action. After multiple warnings, including a 30-day deadline and fines, owner John Hankins has done little more than promise a fence next week. Inspectors say he’s prioritizing costly upgrades over fixing the crumbling structure, showing blatant disregard for public safety. The commission voted unanimously to send the case to the city’s legal team, who now face the tough task of protecting the community from a building that’s clearly failing —…
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