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CHARLESTON Ƶ An $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at is expected to get underway this fall, thanks to a grant from the Federal Aviation AdministrationƵs Airport Terminals Program.

Work covered by the grant will include renovating the airportƵs ticket lobby, the pedestrian ramp adjacent to the secure area exit, the baggage claim area and all connecting hallways. Ticket counters will be replaced, new digital display signage will be installed, and new flooring and lighting will be installed throughout the main lobby, according to a release from the Charleston airport.

Rick Steelhammer is a features reporter. He can be reached at 304-348-5169 or rsteelhammer@hdmediallc.com. Follow @rsteelhammer on X.

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