Roper St. Francis Healthcare launches Mobile Care for You unit to expand access across Lowcountry. * How Mobile Care for You is expanding healthcare access across seven Lowcountry counties. * Clinical, preventive and dental services available through the mobile unit. * How community partnerships are helping bring care to rural and underserved areas Roper St. Francis Healthcare leaders, community partners and local officials gathered Thursday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the launch of Mobile Care for You, a new mobile unit designed to expand access to clinical and supportive services for communities across the Lowcountry. Operated by the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center, Mobile Care for You will serve residents across seven counties: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Williamsburg, Colleton, Horry and Georgetown. The unit will help bring care closer to people who may face transportation, distance and other barriers to accessing healthcare services. The nearly 40-foot mobile unit features two exam rooms, including one designed for both medical and dental care, as well as a patient waiting and intake area, lab space and wheelchair lift. Mobile Care for You will provide a range of services, including: * Primary and preventive care * Health screenings * Vaccinations * HIV prevention * HIV Care * Testing and treatment linkage * STI testing and treatment * PrEP education and navigation * Care coordination * Health education * Preventive dental services "Mobile Care for You is another way we are advancing our 2030 Strategic Plan and optimizing our footprint to expand access to quality care," said Joseph DeLeon, President & CEO of Roper St. Francis Healthcare. "Our commitment to the Lowcountry extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and medical offices. By bringing care directly into communities, we can help remove barriers and connect more people with the services and resources they need to live healthier lives." Mobile Care for You was developed in response to identified gaps in access to care throughout the region, particularly in rural communities where residents may have to travel greater distances to receive services. The unit gives the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center greater flexibility to take clinical care and resources directly into those communities. "We recognized that for many people in the communities we serve, the greatest barrier to healthcare is not a lack of desire to receive care - it is access," said Dr. Tawana Philpott Brown, Program Director of the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center. * Transportation, distance, and limited healthcare resources can make it difficult for individuals to receive the preventive and ongoing care they need. Its mobile health unit allows Roper St. Francis Healthcare to shift the narrative by bringing high-quality, compassionate care directly into communities across its seven-county service area. This is about meeting people where they are, removing barriers, and ensuring that where someone lives does not determine their ability to achieve their best health. - Dr. Tawana Philpott Brown, Program Director of the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center Mobile Care for You will work alongside Roper St. Francis Healthcare's existing Mobile Health Unit, which provides health screenings, education and resource connections at community events across the Tri-County Area. The new unit expands that mobile outreach with additional clinical and supportive services and a broader seven-county reach. As a recipient of federal Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C funding, the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center is eligible to participate in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Savings generated through the Center's participation in 340B were reinvested to help make Mobile Care for You possible - extending healthcare beyond traditional clinic walls and expanding access to services throughout the communities Roper St. Francis Healthcare serve. The program also relies on partnerships across Roper St. Francis Healthcare and with community organizations to connect residents with needed services and ongoing care. One of those collaborations is an existing partnership with MUSC that will expand access to preventive dental services through the unit. The partnership between the Roper St. Francis Health Services program and the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at MUSC has resulted in more patients living with HIV and AIDS getting their dental care needs met, said Dr. Amy Martin, Senior Associate Dean at MUSC. It is also strengthening its state's dental workforce through a clinical rotation in the Roper St. Francis Healthcare program where its students gain knowledge and skill in dentistry for patients living with HIV and AIDS, she said. "The impact for the state is a dental workforce with greater efficacy in meeting the oral health needs of this special population," Dr. Martin said. "Building upon the success of this partnership, the Roper St. Francis Health Services Center and MUSC are expanding their footprint into rural communities to increase access to essential health services, including dental care. As our reach grows, so does our vision for oral health access - extending dental services beyond individuals living with HIV to serve people throughout the communities we reach who may otherwise experience barriers to receiving care. Through expanded community partnerships, we are working to bring high-quality, compassionate dental care closer to where people live, particularly in rural and underserved areas."

Thompson Thrift enters SC market with Charleston project. The community is being as part of a 1,500-acre master-planned community. Thompson Thrift is entering the South Carolina market with the development of The Whitmore at Ingleside, a 327-unit, Class A multifamily community being built within the Ingleside master-planned community in North Charleston, S.C. Construction is slated to begin this month, with move-ins expected by November 2027. The development expands Thompson Thrift's national footprint to 25 states. The company is capitalizing The Whitmore at Ingleside with equity from the Thompson Thrift 2026 Multifamily Development LP. Situated on nearly 19 acres, The Whitmore at Ingleside will have a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in three- and four-story buildings. Units will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood-style flooring, smart-home technology, full-size washers and dryers, walk-in closets, detached garages and private patios, balconies or yards. Community amenities will include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a pickleball court, a pocket park, an electric firepit, gathering areas, grilling stations, a pet spa and two dog parks. The community will also have a resident social hub with billiards, a coffee bar, focus suites, a conference room and other spaces for work and leisure activities. A connected location. The Whitmore at Ingleside is located near the recently completed Weber Boulevard interchange and Interstate 26. It's situated within the 1,500-acre Ingleside master-planned development, providing residents with commercial, industrial and recreational uses as well as more than 200 acres of green space. The location provides regional connectivity and access to downtown Charleston, Charleston International Airport, Palmetto Commerce Park, Joint Base Charleston, Mercedes Benz Vans and numerous other major employers. Considered one of the Southeast's fastest-growing markets, Charleston is seeing major employers across aerospace, health care, advanced manufacturing, logistics and life sciences industries investing billions in the area. Companies include Boeing, which is investing more than $1 billion to grow its 787 Dreamliner manufacturing campus in North Charleston. Volvo Cars is expanding its plant outside Charleston, a decisionc expected to add approximately 1,600 jobs. Keel, a defense manufacturer, has an ongoing $70 million expansion that will create 170 new jobs. In the health care sector, Roper St. Francis Health is building a $1.2 billion, 328-bed hospital campus in North Charleston. Construction projects across the U.S. Thompson Thrift has been busy in recent months as it continues to grow and expand its national reach. Last month, the company began development of Rivet, a 300-unit luxury community in Chelsea, Ala., in the Birmingham, Ala., metro. First move-ins are scheduled for late 2027. Also last month, Thompson Thrift announced it would develop The Statesman, a 340-unit luxury property in Gallatin, Tenn., in the Nashville, Tenn., metro. The company's Thompson Thrift 2026 Multifamily Development LP provided equity for the project. First move-ins are slated for November 2027. In July, Thompson Thrift began construction on The Foundry at Mosaic, its second multifamily in the Savannah Quarters neighborhood in Pooler, Ga., near Savannah, Ga. Move-ins are also expected in November 2027. The company recently completed The Liliana, a 360-unit luxury apartment community, also in Pooler. Thompson Thrift recently entered Nevada with the development of Argent Flats, a 273-unit community in Reno. The property is slated to begin move-ins in September 2027.

Thompson Thrift expands national footprint to 25 states with the development of The Whitmore at Ingleside in South Carolina. September 14, 2026 Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, announced that it will develop The Whitmore at Ingleside, a new 327-unit Class A multifamily community located within the Ingleside master-planned development in North Charleston. This marks Thompson Thrift's first development in South Carolina and expands the company's national footprint to 25 states. "Expanding into South Carolina and reaching 25 states is an important milestone for Thompson Thrift," said Josh Purvis, managing partner of Thompson Thrift Residential. "We are excited to enter the Charleston market with The Whitmore at Ingleside, a thoughtfully designed community that will meet the region's growing demand for high-quality rental housing in a well-connected location." Situated on approximately 19 acres near the recently completed Weber Boulevard interchange and Interstate 26, The Whitmore at Ingleside will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes in three- and four-story buildings designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality rental housing in one of the Southeast's fastest-growing markets. Construction is expected to begin this month, with resident move-ins targeted for November 2027. Apartment homes will feature elegant quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, hardwood-style flooring, smart-home technology, full-size washers and dryers, walk-in closets, detached garages and private patio, balcony and yard options. Community amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, pickleball court, pocket park, electric firepit gathering areas, grilling stations, pet spa, two dog parks, resident social hub with billiards, coffee bar, focus suites, conference room and other spaces designed to support both work and leisure. "The Whitmore at Ingleside is positioned to benefit from the Charleston region's strong connectivity, continued employment and population growth and expanding infrastructure," said Jesse Houghtalen, senior vice president development. "Residents will enjoy convenient access to major employers, downtown Charleston and other key destinations, as well as the amenities and recreational opportunities planned within the Ingleside community." The community's location within the 1,500-acre Ingleside master-planned development provides residents with integrated commercial, industrial and recreational uses, along with more than 200 acres of green space. Residents will also benefit from excellent regional connectivity and convenient access to downtown Charleston, Charleston International Airport, Palmetto Commerce Park, Joint Base Charleston, Boeing, Mercedes-Benz Vans and numerous other major employers. Charleston's economic momentum continues to accelerate as major employers invest billions across aerospace, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, logistics and life sciences. Recent expansions include Roper St. Francis Health's $1.2 billion, 328-bed hospital campus in North Charleston, Boeing's $1 billion expansion, Volvo Cars' expansion expected to generate approximately 1,600 additional jobs, and KEEL's $70 million defense manufacturing facility supporting U.S. Navy submarine programs. Together, these investments are reinforcing the Charleston region's position as one of the Southeast's premier employment hubs while driving sustained demand for high-quality housing. The Whitmore at Ingleside name reflects the community's polished, heritage-inspired identity and soft, coastal-neutral design, which are intended to create a welcoming residential experience in the growing North Charleston corridor. The development will be capitalized with equity from the Thompson Thrift 2026 Multifamily Development, LP. Over the past 40 years, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $7.3 billion into local communities and has become known as a trusted partner engaged in all aspects of development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate projects across the country. With the addition of South Carolina, Thompson Thrift now operates across 25 states, underscoring the company's continued growth and national reach. Since its founding in 1986, Thompson Thrift has grown from a locally focused development and construction company into a full-service, integrated enterprise with a national scope. From its offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana; Denver; Houston; and Phoenix the company is engaged in all aspects of development, construction, leasing and management of quality multifamily and commercial projects. The company earned national recognition as a winner of a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award, the latest accolade that reflects the company's ongoing commitment to excellence in the community and workplace.