RE: If it had to happen.
I moved because my company was trying to relocate me back to Charlotte. I'd have chosen (how many cities are there in the US?) MANY, MANY places I'd rather live. I came back to NC on my terms....and not to Clt.
I may live in Charleston, again. I've got a few (very few) acres in Awendaw....about 14 mi. north of Mt. P.