Former YWCA building demolition begins in Charleston for dorm project

College of Charleston began tearing down the former YWCA headquarters at 106 Coming St. on July 30, part of a planned dormitory redevelopment, with site clearing expected to run through Aug. 11 depending on weather. The nearby College Lodge on Calhoun Street is also being demolished. The college has Board of Architectural Review approval for the YWCA demolition but still needs state sign-off to remove the surrounding asphalt parking lot. A citizens advisory group says it wasn't notified before work started, despite requesting 24-hour notice.