SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - Construction sounds fill the air on Magnolia Street as work continues on a new affordable housing project aimed at addressing South Carolina’s growing housing crisis.

The Magnolia Arbor Apartments will transform what was once an abandoned building into a 50-unit complex featuring one, two and three-bedroom options, along with a ground-floor bakery and other amenities. The more than $16 million development is expected to open in fall 2026.

“That need just keeps growing and growing, and we’re doing the best we can to provide that need,” said Kevin Connelly, the project’s developer.

Rent will range from $115 to $850 per month, depending on the applicant’s income and household size. The lower rates are made possible through state and federal tax credits.

Richard Hutto

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