Historic Restoration

State Funds to Help South Carolina’s Morris Island Lighthouse Shine Again

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on October 26, 2018

The simple mission of Save The Light, Inc. is to save and preserve the Morris Island Lighthouse for the People of South Carolina. Located off Folly Beach, near Charleston, the lighthouse stood almost a mile inland when it was built in 1876, but long-term erosion has taken its toll. After purchasing the Morris Island Lighthouse…

Carolina Theatre Reaches $51.5 Million Construction Goal for Restoration

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on July 2, 2018

Foundation For The Carolinas announced that it has reached its construction goal of $51.5 million to renovate the Carolina Theatre, the historic movie palace that has been abandoned since 1978. The goal was topped thanks to a $500,000 gift from Barings, the global financial services firm that recently opened its new headquarters at 300 South…