SC service members need more affordable housing, military leaders say

Military leaders praised the state's education efforts while worrying about having enough housing for service members.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,154

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Body Text Preview

COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s military forces are growing, but they need more places to live, military leaders told top lawmakers Wednesday.

Affordable housing, education and support for military spouses are among the biggest concerns service members face when relocating, leaders of South Carolina’s military installations said during a round-table meeting with the governor and legislators as part of an annual conference.

SC military installations

The military bases represented at Wednesday’s meeting were:

…

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us