NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — North Charleston is facing a housing crunch and city leaders say the need to act is urgent.
“Let’s get these people from under these bridges. Let’s get these people from under these dilapidated homes. Let’s get these people off the sidewalks. Get them in these buildings,” Mayor Reggie Burgess said.
In response, the city has created a new, hands-on position aimed at helping residents find housing faster. North Charleston’s first-ever housing coordinator works directly with people searching for homes, tracking down available units and making sure vacancies don’t sit empty while families remain on waiting lists…