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Noisette: The future of the old Charleston Navy base and a look at the deal that never happened


On July 7, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey strode into a conference room in North Charleston City Hall. Two of the state's most powerful lawmakers, Glenn McConnell and Hugh Leatherman, were waiting, along with Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor. The meeting was secret.


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