There are quite a few reasons why it may smell. Some include: * Paper mills * Swamps * Landfills Most of the time, it's the swamps. It's usually because of the plug mud, which has a natural stink. read more
When the wind is just right (wrong), it carries the smell down into Charleston. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does you really notice it. In polite societies, such as in the historic district, no one speaks of it. read more