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Vol. 224 · No. 186Founded 1803Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
Lead story · Growth & Development
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A $24 million bet on 92 acres: the deal that could reshape Charleston’s next decade

One of the region’s largest remaining undeveloped tracts just changed hands. Who bought it, what they’re planning, and what it means for traffic, schools and flooding in a county already straining at the seams.

By The Watchdog & Growth Team·9 min read·Updated 4:42 p.m.
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