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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 concrete sound wall — a quality-of-life fix that’s long overdue.

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