New School Near Historic Meggett Site

Charleston County plans to build a 23,000-square-foot early learning center near James Island Elementary—but the site’s proximity to the historic W. Gresham Meggett School, a landmark that once served Black students and was later added to the National Register, has sparked debate. Officials must weigh whether the new building respects the historic integrity of Meggett, while community members grapple with potential impacts on the nearby Evergreen Cemetery, whose boundaries may extend closer to the site than known—raising urgent calls to investigate unmarked graves before construction begins. The Historic Preservation Commission will soon decide whether to approve, deny, or delay the project, navigating both educational progress and deep historical responsibility. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f8787b375e8970b