Commentary: The quiet rewrite of America’s signature preservation law could harm SC’s historic places

By: Brian R. Turner

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: November 2, 2026

Words: 761

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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Historic preservation is more than old mansions and dusty artifact displays.

It is a way of thinking about the places where we live and work every day. It is caring for community gathering places like post offices and churches. And it is seizing the opportunity we have to pass down pride for the places that define us as South Carolinians and Americans across generations.

At present, this reflection is more than an academic exercise.

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