A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed “Dirty Myrtle” because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age.

Dunbar was the center,” Brown explained. The school was eventually closed after desegregation in 1967. Later, the community advocated for the building’s use. Today the center is still investing in ...

Over the years, Lexington has become known for its culture besides bourbon, horses and basketball. The African-American Heritage Guide in downtown Lexington was established to tell the cultural story.