Kenna Coe

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Kenna Coe

NORTH CHARLESTON — Even before the doors of Roper St. Francis' 10-story hospital open, the construction of the medical campus is expected to bring thousands of jobs and a significant impact to the local economy. The $1.2 billion campus, slated to open in 2029, will include a modern skyscraper hospital, separate staff and visitor parking, a medical office building, rehabilitation center and greenway paths.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Kenna Coe

NORTH CHARLESTON — The day after Memorial Day, voters in city Districts 3 and 5 will choose City Council members to fill two seats that were left vacant after a sweeping federal investigation. Fifteen candidates are vying for the two positions — seven candidates for District 3 and eight for District 5. One candidate, Carlos Jones, withdrew ahead of the election. District 3 is located between Rivers Avenue and Interstate 26 and south of University Boulevard.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Kenna Coe

NORTH CHARLESTON — A key bill passed through the state legislature that will help propel one of the city's largest development projects forward. On May 8, Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill that amended a state law to allow a special tax district to finance affordable housing on former military bases. "With this signing, our local municipalities will be able to make significant investments in infrastructure, workforce housing, security, and economic development," McMaster wrote in a statement.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Kenna Coe

NORTH CHARLESTON — Every morning before the new healthcare center on Dorchester Road opens its doors, a team of providers and pharmacists huddle to go over the list of patients scheduled for the day. The group discusses any healthcare gaps that exist among the patients, like improving their medication adherence or determining preventative vaccinations.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Kenna Coe

NORTH CHARLESTON — Following through on recommendations from the racial bias audit of the police department, Chief Ron Camacho committed to hosting a public meeting to provide an analysis of the city's traffic stop data that shows more Black drivers are ticketed for traffic offenses compared to White drivers. North Charleston police officials said disparities can occur for many reasons, some they say are out of the department's control like stopping commuters who reside outside of the city.