MORNING HEADLINES  | The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who died last week, will be honored in his native state when his body will lie in state March 2 at the S.C. Statehouse, Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday. Details are to be released soon.

The request for Jackson to lie in repose at the Statehouse was made by several state lawmakers and Jackson’s family, the governor’s office said.

He will lie in repose this week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition, then travel to South Carolina and Washington, D.C., for more celebrations of his life.

“It is a great honor for Rev. Jackson and a fitting tribute to someone who really loved his state, and he said it, no matter where he went, although he challenged his state to do better,” said S.C. Sen. Darrell Jackson, D-Richland.

Jackson died Feb. 17 at the age of 84. A cause was not immediately disclosed but the latter part of life saw Jackson sidelined by a prolonged struggle with a rare brain disorder that progressively crippled him and robbed him of his booming voice.

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In weekend headlines

Charleston’s first major survey in 50 years redefines architectural history. For the first time since 1973, the City of Charleston has completed a comprehensive architectural survey of every building on the downtown peninsula, a move city leaders believe will help define the next chapter of the city’s historic legacy.

Charleston Co. directs over $4M to affordable housing. The county is dedicating over $4 million from a loan fund toward four projects that will create nearly 200 affordable and workforce housing units.

Comedians Martin, Short coming to North Charleston.  Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are scheduled to perform at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Dec. 2.

Sol Legare community to create historic district. Residents of Sol Legare, a small island off James Island, are working to establish a historic district to preserve the community’s culture and landmarks for future generations.

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