Latest / Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
North Charleston’s Noise Crisis | Charleston News
North Charleston just cracked the top 17 loudest cities in the nation — louder than NYC — thanks to relentless traffic noise from I-26, especially in Northwood Estates. After the Palmetto Commerce Interchange added more cars and stripped away sound-buffering trees, residents say the noise is unbearable and worsening. It’s not just annoying — it’s harming mental health, causing anxiety, depression, and sleep loss. Despite past studies and a denied federal grant for noise reduction, action is finally being pushed forward: Councilwoman Stephanie Ganaway-Pasley is calling for a $17 million…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.