Thinking of moving there. Or, rather, Lady Chance has been hinted strongly that a transfer would be conducive to her continued employment.
So tell me about Charleston. The neighborhoods, the homes, the schools, the place.
You know. Tell me about it.
It’s wonderful! I moved there in 2005 and would still be there if the Air Force hadn’t called us to Utah.
Maybe due to the military bases in the area, the jobs outlook never got as horrible as other places in the South. Cost of living is good, there’s plenty of affordable housing, no shortage of things to do, great places to eat (hope you like fresh seadfood), a half dozen amazing beaches, stunning ocean views and a nice, warm climate most of the year. It will occasionally get hurricane warnings and there’s congestion on some freeways right now as they’re expanded but we’re moving back there at the first opportunity.
One thing to remember; Charleston made a lot of its money because of slavery; the remnants and history of that are still unapologetically present in many places, especially downtown. Charleston shows its history with warts and all, but the people are friendly, generous, kind and laidback for the most part. Here’s the local paper.
If you want to be a little removed from the bustle of the city, consider Berkley County, just up I-26 a few miles.
Isn’t that the headquarters of some kind of Royal Arch freemasonry?
It’s the birthplace of American Reform Judaism, that’s the only things that sticks out for me.
Thanks for the kind words, all.
We’re still waiting for final decision from the corporate HQ. But it’s good to know that some people think well of it.
Another thread, same topic might be interesting to you: Tell me about Charleston, SC, because I may be moving there - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board
I just moved from there and I hated the place, but a lot of people love it
Can I assume your family was at the Air Force Base up in North Charleston rather than the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek?
You got it. We didn’t live on base though, we were in Summerville about 2 miles from the Goose Creek Wal Mart.
Okay, so you were in Berkley County (just). I lived off Dorchester just past the 3M plant.
And so, there it is.
Confirmed today that we are relocating to Charleston, South Carolina. Lady Chance will be working in North Charleston heading a development team. I have about 5 weeks to make the move happen.
Well, I can tell you that it’s spelled “Charleston”. 
Wow! Congrats! Are you going to rent first before committing to an area to buy in? Do you have school-age kids? Working in N. Charleston (which is how I got my username, BTW) you could choose to live in Berkley County just as easily as the county line is the North Charleston boundary. May I ask what company she’ll be with?
I’m so excited for you!!
All I know about Charleston is that it’s in SC, which is full of the 2nd worst drivers in all of America (#1 being NC).
Sorry, I meant say Dorchester County, not Berkeley. My bad!
The neighborhood I lived in is called Archdale; it’s mixed residential - apartments, condos and stand alone houses. Here’s a house in Archdale some friends of mine owned till they got transferred to WV.
Congrats! I am jealous. I’d move there tomorow if “she who must be obeyed” would agree.
Maybe when we retire.