
Charleston, SC was the perfect diversion:
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The abandoned FLOATING oil and gas exploration platform (only 2.2 miles offshore)
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Charleston’s barrier islands were experiencing significant flooding and erosion
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Boeing’s research facility was right next door to the Charleston International Airport
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The Charleston Naval Weapons’ Station was ramping up again due to the war
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The Charleston Air Force Base was busy, busy, busy since it was the home of C-17.
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The low cost of living for 45,000 new researchers / engineers and their families
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Charleston’s charm to attract some of the brightest minds and their families to move to the area for the next 25 years of their lives.