Mayor Daniel Rickenmann honored the C.A. Johnson High School boys basketball team with a proclamation for capturing the 2026 Class A State Championship. The “C.A. Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team Day” proclamation celebrates a historic accomplishment that reflects the team’s dedication, leadership, and excellence on and off the court. The team was honored at the April 21, 2026 city council meeting.
SC Affordable Housing Summit returns, advances housing solutions across the state
The South Carolina Affordable Housing Summit concluded Thursday following a successful return after an eight-year hiatus, bringing together more than 500 advocates, nonprofit leaders, community organizations and industry partners to address critical housing challenges and explore solutions to the state’s growing needs.
The summit, presented by SC Housing and the South Carolina Affordable Housing Coalition, provided a forum for collaboration and knowledgesharing, featuring panel discussions, expert presentations, and networking opportunities focused on expanding access to safe, affordable housing. Key topics included financing strategies, development best practices, policy updates and innovative approaches to increasing housing supply.
During his keynote address, SC Housing Executive Director Robert Macdonald said even though there’s a focus on results and output of the agency, the overarching mission of SC Housing is more intangible.
“At SC Housing, we focus on outcomes – stable households, resilient communities and the responsible use of public and private resources,” Macdonald said. “It’s not just about dollars and investments. Our work carries a deeper mission. In many ways, hope is our business.”
Highlights from the summit included presentations from Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, research economist at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, and Todd Latiff, chairman of the SC Housing Board of Commissioners, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, journalist Scott Morgan, Lila Anna Sauls of Homeless No More and many others.
Participants engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening partnerships and identifying actionable strategies to support housing affordability and stability statewide. The summit continues to serve as a vital platform for advancing solutions and fostering collaboration among stakeholders committed to addressing South Carolina’s housing challenges.
The crescendo of the event came during the closing session, when Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter was presented with the Clementa C. Pinckney Elected Official Award in recognition of her leadership in advancing housing opportunities across the state.
