USC to announce proposed major development project Tuesday

The University of South Carolina will announce what it is calling “a proposed major development project” on Tuesday, according to a media advisory from the university.

Ray Tanner, USC’s athletic director, and Ed Walton, USC’s chief financial officer and executive vice president for administration, will discuss the project Tuesday during a media briefing. The project will be officially announced early Tuesday afternoon, according to the advisory.

No additional details were provided.

In November, The State reported on ongoing rumors that the university was planning to buy the S.C. State Fairgrounds, which are adjacent to the stadium.

While the university and the State Fairgrounds denied the rumors, state Sen. Darrell Jackson, a Richland Democrat, told The State that USC was eyeing another piece of property in the area.

“(They’re) working on another project in proximity to that area,” Jackson told The State.

This story was originally published February 6, 2023 at 5:08 PM.

Alexa Jurado

The State

Alexa Jurado is a news reporter for The State covering Lexington County and Richland County schools. She previously wrote about the University of South Carolina and contributes to this coverage. A Chicago suburbs native, Alexa graduated from Marquette University and previously wrote for publications in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Milwaukee Press Club and the South Carolina Press Association.