NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A long-vacant school site in North Charleston is getting new life, and community leaders say it marks the beginning of a brighter future for local students.
Work is now underway to transform the former Chicora Grade School into Cristo Rey High School, a college-preparatory school focused on creating opportunities for students from underserved communities.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together city leaders, nonprofit partners, and residents who say they’ve been waiting years to see progress at the site, which has sat empty for nearly 14 years…