Please do not come to SC with the mindset of " this is how we do things in Ohio, New York, New Jersey or any where else". We have things working just fine and do not need your help or running for public office to change things. Remember one important saying, if you are not happy here, Delta is ready when you are. I'm sure you won't have a problem finding a ride to the airport
I knew a lady who moved here from Michigan. All she did was complain about the accent, culture and how awful her life was living in Tennessee. BUT ! she wouldn't move back. I got sick of the constant complaining and drivel so I told her she should move back if it was so horrible; I never heard her say anything else.
Nobody can become financially successful over night. They put in background work but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking bold steps we need in other to reach our goals...
Wife and I are New Yorkers having a house built in SC and we can't wait to NOT bring NYC politics with us. Like they say, "If it's so good you wouldn't be leaving."
We welcome you here. I'm happy that you will leave NYC politics and culture there. The thought of my state becoming like a northern blue state is too depressing to bear.
Moved here 9 yrs ago from "blue" Maryland. We moved here for the culture, not so much the weather. I LOVE it here and the natives are friendly, just don't try to screw with their ways. They WORK! Just like you wouldn't want someone coming into your home and rearranging all your furniture? Don't come here and try and "make things better". They are better! That's why you moved here.
@@Will-tm5bj And the Irish were slaves here in the 1600's. The Chinese were used to build railroads here as disposable labor. Just keep reading the MSM narrative. Don't crack any history books. That'll work. One of the things that jumped out at me here, after living in several other northerly states, is how little racial tension there is here. In MD & PA, you could cut it with a knife.
@@Will-tm5bj hmmm...my ancestors were slaves in England...I think we all need to get off that rhetoric and work together. BTW..if you live in SC and feel that way...you have many options as to a route out of here.
I'm a Damn Yankee from upstate NY. We moved to Greenville 20 years ago. Love it here and have nightmares about going back to NY! DON'T move here and vote for the same things that drove you out of where you left! This is Gods country and we want to keep it that way.
Everything is God's not just SC but I get the point there are places in America that are the seat of Satan . Just stop because for years the economic and social racism that has dictated the politics in the state isn't something to praise about but we are slowly getting better.
Note: The people who live in mobile homes are the exact same as the people who live in the nicest two story homes!!! Believe it or not, if you see these people out and about you wouldn't even know the difference! Just saying!
No, the people in the trailer park couldn't stand me & my roommate. They were all old maids, widows, & divorcee's. One neighbor was calling the police for putting our trash cans on her property the day we moved in.. There was no Welcome Wagon there, they all stuck together if we were right about issues even though they weren't. Also the windows there had eyes, nobody missed a trick & u were constantly secretly watched by somebody. After 5 yrs there was so happy the day I left. At least I left in my own car instead of an ambulance or a hearse like they do!
@@jgrysiak6566 that happens with all ppl in all neighborhoods, not just mobile home parks! I can promise you that!! Sounds like you just had crappy neighbors
@@sallyfisher6023 People need to respect others & what is theirs. Don't take advantage of someone. A lot of times, when others are watching, it is also to call for help for those other people who may need medical help (it's not always a bad thing).
@pipper donnie We like the Constitutional Republic , lots of people are moving from their Democratic utopias for some reason. Just dont move and make the same mistakes again is what we are saying.. just friendly advice really, some times we all need friendly advice......
Amen! Especially true if you hail from one of the totally dysfunctional states like CA, NY, and IL. They are financial disasters and authoritarian beyond all belief!
@@matthewsommerville88 The federal govt produces nothing. Everything it has is stolen from others! Obviously, SC is not as robust an economy as many other, more industrialized states, but better-run than the blue hellholes.
It floods now because they continue to rip out our wetlands to build new houses for the ridiculous amount of people moving here. We also hate when people move here and try to turn it into California, New York, or any other state that we would never move to.
The worse things get in blue states the more nervous I get about their citizens relocating. I feel like Charleston will eventually go the way of Portland, Seattle, Austin, and SF. Why do these people not realize that they and their ideals are absolute radioactive waste...
My wife are relocating from Marxist-chussets and moving to South Carolina and we can’t wait..also we won’t bring the crappy Massachusetts politics with us..we are escaping all that nonsense and will do our part to keep South Carolina free.
Welcome y'all, get ready for people asking how you are and holding doors open for your wife and letting you out in traffic. Just a few examples of how we are.
California is a nice place to visit but wouldn't want to live there,there's nothing like living in the south and i was born in NC and have relatives in SC
ain't it so! And being nice does not mean Stupid! I've lived all over & it's a common mistake. Because of.... I don't sound"southern" so I've been privie
I was born and raised here and I love it here the ppl the the scenery the Food. Southern hospitality is just our way. Nothing could be finer... Y'all!🎆🇺🇸😀
This is a small state. Be aware that almost half a million people have a permit to carry a concealed weapon. and you dont even need a permit to carry a pistol in your glove compartment or console. A lot of people are armed. Avoid road rage.
As a South Carolina native, who has lived in Atlanta for 30 years, this is so accurate. I’m looking to move back to my hometown in Dillon or at least close to Florence, to be close to my dad. Atlanta traffic gets crazier by the day and I’m ready to be an hour drive from the NC/SC coast.
I moved to South Carolina 23 years ago from California because I hated California! I feel like the south was in my blood and I love it here. We will give you sweet tea and offer a seat on our front porch!!
Currently living in Northern VA Washington DC area because of husbands work ..I grew up in Aiken SC and cry myself to sleep each night praying I can leave this place it’s a nightmare living here. I look forward to moving back to SC one day and it will always be home to me and the people are lovely in the south.
I totally know the feeling. Grew up in Warrenville. Spent 10 years away. At the time we moved I was excited to leave but when all was said and done, we came back here to live.
@@sharkparty1027 no, you're not. It's a simple fact that Rep. Jim Clyburn' s district is the most poverty stricken and crime ridden in SC. It's true. No one is talking about slavery here. Get off it!
I grew up in SC and have lived in many different states since then. From Hawaii, WA, to GA…you name it. SC is still by far one of the best states when it comes to vehicle management; especially for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. No vehicle inspections. No emission tests. The overall state vehicle management is lenient. I’m in the military and choose to keep all my vehicles registered in SC even though I haven’t lived there in over 10 years. So my point is, it’s not as bad as he says it is when it comes to that part of his video. California is worst.
Also, to add on, most of the people from other states who move to SC *don't* move here because of politics. They move because of the weather. SC is popular with people from Michigan/Ohio/Pennsylvania/NY because they "get tired of the cold" and SC is not (yet) full like Florida is.
I've lived here in Spartanburg SC all my life. You're right about it all and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my state and wouldn't change anything about it.
@@lashawnlivingston3557 If you are still considering Spartanburg County look into the more of the outskirts of the city. The towns are small, friendly and the schools are great!
Oregon transplant here. If you're coming from the west coast, you need to be prepared for the giant bugs. I've learned to live with the spiders big as my hand, as long as they stay outside, but the roaches still make me scream in terror as I'm squashing them. Don't use spray on the roaches. The bastards fly and will follow the spray and hit you in the face.
This week I'm celebrating my 14th anniversary of escaping the People's Communist Republic of New Jersey for the Liberty & Freedom of South Carolina. Also fireworks can be any day occasion thing. Even Palm Sunday based upon my neighbors 😆
Yeah I am ready to move out of the far left state of Colorado. I never realized how nice people could be until coming to SC. People in Colorado are so rude and don’t know how to mind their own business. Being a conservative in CO is not the move and people will get pissed off
You are so spot on, on this video. I am also from California, Irvine. I moved out here in 2006 right before the bubble crashed. I also moved out here for Real Estate. My wife and I live in York, SC. Since moving here, Southern Hospitality is so real here... and I love it. Everything you mention is so right. Thanks for sharing.
Same. Cali natives now stuck in Chicago, and all we want is a Conservative community-minded, friendly, sane and safe place to enjoy life. Seriously thinking about SC.
I visited South Carolina several times in different stations from PuertoRico, with my wife and my daughter, we were delighted, I bought a house in Fort Mill, we close in July 😎🤩🤩🤩
Brandon, I was born in Georgetown SC in 1981 and grew up in the Dirty Myrtle. You nailed it. That was absolutely beautiful. I liked to tell tourist when they got mouthy. I would say, "Boy I'ma take you and drop you off on the other side of the fence." Of course they asked what fence and my answer was the fence at the gator farm. They foolishly asked what they would do. And I said, "Whatever they wanna do fresh meat."🤣🤣🤣🤣. It's a great state. Thanks for the warm words bro.
You had me worried when you kept saying how things were in California but were so different in SC. I'm glad the you made the statement at the end to leave that life behind and adopt the freedom here in the Carolinas. BTW, coastal North Carolina has a vinegar based BBQ sauce which is different from what they use in the mountains.
I managed the Oakwood Apts on Victory & Topanga in 1979-1980, so know WH well. More sane than some other parts of greater LA, and made my frequent trips to Sta Barbara easier, being at the west end of the Valley. Used to love Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, too. You will adore greater Charleston, as fine a city as any in the world! July & August are a bit oppressive, but otherwise, great. I hope Spoleto is returning this year, one of the great cultural events anywhere, and hundreds of the performances are free!
@@brandongaronteam Ah yes! Our company (Oakwood Apts) also had a complex in Van Nuys, and Candy Cane Lane was famous every Christmas. At Dodger Stadium, they always had a Santa Clarity Nignt each year. I went to 30+ Dodger games in 1985 & 1986, including the 6 games of NLCS in both LA & STL. That Jack Clark HR in game 6 pretty much destroyed the career of Tom Neidenfuer, the great reliever (It came one game after he gave up the GW HR to Ozzie Smith in STL, so his confidence was shot!). I was also in Anaheim to watch my Red Sox beat the Angels in 1986, with the famous 3-run HR - with the Angels one out from winning the pennant. They went on to lose that game in extra innings and the next 2 in Boston - and did not get to the WS until 2002. I was sitting deep along the 3B line, so pretty close to where Dave Henderson's HR went out.
@@brandongaronteam any info on reputable home builders would be appreciated there in Greenville area? we like Easley and want info on building a home there for us thanks for the video... and RED -Till Im ☠ 🔴🔴🔴🔴
Blue politics are here too. I'm from Georgia and the politics are changing. Politics should not define who we are as Americans and these comments are bigoted.
For all those complaining about the vehicle tax, you did not mention the much lower real estate tax. My NJ real estate taxes were 6K for a small townhouse, here they are $1300 a year for a sfh on a 1/4 acre lot. The lousy $270 a year car tax is irrelevant.
Well maybe you should, you may actually have a better education and earn more money at your career! Hell, your highway fatality rate might actually go down!
@@cm1jasonwilber I will compare my quality of life with any other state in the country. I'm not sure what education has to do with highway fatality rates, however. It sounds as though you are making an ignorant generalization about education. Different counties have different school systems.
You might wish to study how it is done up North, to STOP what they might try to do in SC, fight all raising of taxes, it gives the government more power & the more power they have the higher your taxes will be. A northern friend from MA, with a Southern ❤
I'm originally born and raised in Blythewood, SC. I know where Lexington is. I was raised to say "ma'am" and "sir" to my elders. It is a beautiful state, but the 100-year flood did happen & destroyed homes. I love my state--& I now live in Texas. But, SC will ALWAYS be home for me! When I die, SC will be my burial place. I hope that you are enjoying SC👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Honestly this place kinda sucks well Richland county is run down 👎 and lots of old out dated run down buildings currently saving to move away just as fast as I came. It's depressing
My best friend moved to Columbia 4 years ago and I've visited several times . First thing i notice was how friendly the people are . I'm from Dayton OH and hate it here people are rude only reason im here still is my friends , so I'm planning on moving to Columbia , in fact two others are planning to move down there as well. I'm excited and nervous at the same time .
Im a refugee.... NOT a missionary...... Were moving to greenville area in the next 18 months.... CANT WAIT TO LEAVE CALI AND ITS DUMPSTER POLITICS!!!!! Great Video
I prefer people voting for the person who is most qualified over a certain party. We need a balance so it doesn't go to extremes that can cause more harm than do good.
great info and great realtor. There are definitely some weird things in SC but overall it is great here. Just don't turn our free SC into your liberal waste land you're trying to escape. 😀😉
I am from SC originally. I have lived in NY, KY, FLA, and have moved back to SC. All that he said is spot on. I like that taxes are lower and crime rate lower as well. One thing is that there are areas that aren’t as incorporated as you might find in NY or CA but overall is a more laid back and respectful way of life. It is not perfect here but is a great place to look be.
Im thinking of moving to sc from due to the cost of living,the taxes im not too happy about,but the land prices ars so much more cheaper in sc. Plus im getting really tired of the mexican culture in texas. I was stationed in north carolina many moons ago,and never really had a problem. Hopefully my realestate investing and car business will go far. Keeping my fingerz crossed
@@jkeelsnc negative,just tired of the culture,food etc. nothing against them.Hell im tired of my own culture at times. Does that answer your question???
New York Transplant here, it took me a while to get used to people being polite. Holding the door for you, saying hello in passing. Saying Mam/Sir Baby/Sugar just Southern hospitality. In NY, it's everyone for themselves. And there is nothing like a good Southern BBQ. The food here is amazing! In the New England area it is so English, so bland and predictable.
We have been here, from N.Y.3 yrs. trust me. l love it. what l have found? pure hospitality and yes everybody is ur friend. Pray that l stay here for the rest of my life and still be the same way .and foremost the same quality of wonderful people. .🙏🏻👏🐈S.C. rules.
I am from Plantersville, about 15 miles from Georgetown. Women are called "Miss" and the men are called "Mr." I live in God's country now (Knoxville TN) and I'm still called Miss Janie. After living around the country, I kind of like it. One of the things I've hated all my life is when Yankees move down South and all you hear from them is how great it is up North. We all feel you should have stayed there. Most of us will be nice about it to your face, but behind your back, we are saying, "Bless their hearts, they must be some homesick. Wish those damned Yankees would go back from whence they came." We really mean it, seriously. While I'm at it, remember when you are driving in the South, it is the South...not the North. Don't blow your horn when the lights turn green. We could be waiting for a log truck or one of you damn Yankees to get through the intersection. Just breathe and relax. You're not in Massachusetts or New York anymore, but we can give you directions. As far as our political beliefs, not all Southern Republicans support Trump. Lastly, all y'all and all y'all's youngins will be speaking Southern English before you know it. Y'all have a good day, now, ya hear!
Born and raised in the Charleston area and I have to say. You’re video was pretty accurate. If ya see some one broke down on the side of the road ya gotta pull over and ask them “ y’all need any help”. And Clemson is definitely the team to pull for so make sure to buy some orange and purple in preparation for the college season😁
We moved from Vegas to S C. Love all the beautiful scenery, but don't like all the mosquitoes. Sometimes, it takes forever to get anything serviced here. People in the South don't hurry to do anything.
@@brendakempf2869 Is that the answer? Change everything to suit your idea of how things should be after you voluntarily moved to a place because you were fleeing from something you found unpleasant and now you're a little peeved that the place you moved to doesn't meet your expectations? Maybe you would like California better.
Incorrect on the barbecue sauce. Down in South Carolina our go to sauce depends on what region you're from that ranges from vinegar to tomato to mustard. We're the only one with mustard but vinegar sauce ain't Nashville that's a Carolina thing period.
@@brandongaronteam Yep, I was told the mustard originated in Columbia, according to a BBQ chain that I ate at. I have enjoyed BBQ in Memphis many times, and it is always tomato-based or dry-rubbed. Not sure if I ate BBQ on my trips to Nashville. I love the mustard/vinegar sauce, as the tartness is great!
I moved to NC from Florida and the auto insurance, property taxes in NC is waaay cheaper than FL. I have a Ford escape and my NC auto premium is only $498 a year with Geico. In Florida, it was $2,300 a year. My NC registration this year with property taxes included was $190. In NC the property tax goes to funding the police departments, first responders, fire departments. But, the registration fee itself was only $38. So, the other $152.00 is tax. In Florida, I had a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Property taxes $3500 a year, $4000 a year hoa fees, home insurance $2100 a year. In NC, I have a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with 2 car garage, huge property property taxes $1,300 a year.
We lived in Chapin for two years, and everything Brandon said is spot on. The only two things I would add are: If someone says, "Well bless your heart", they are most likely calling you an idiot in the most genteel way. Secondly, be leery of getting the "Yankee discount". Some natives don't like outsiders and will try to take advantage of you. I went to a car repair shop for a burnt out headlight. How convenient that my car "died" when the mechanic pulled it into the shop. I was told I needed a rebuilt starter. When I started to protest, I was told they had already pulled the bad part, but they would be glad to put it back in and have me call a tow truck to move it elsewhere. Another time, my husband's co-worker told him that the only difference between a "Yankee" and a "damn Yankee" is that the first one comes for a visit and the second one comes to stay. But the majority of Southerners are friendly and welcoming.
I was born & raised in Camden, SC. I have lived in SC for nearly my entire life & I love it. I can't stress enough Brandon's last point. Do NOT come here & try to change this state to one of the liberal dystopias where you came from. There's a reason why both State Senators & Governor are Republican.
@@cynthiagraham4046 not 100% sure either way. I just know what I pay for our place in sc on two acres costs almost three times the amount as a property in nc on 6 more acres with 6 out-buildings and barn, with a house.
@@Will-tm5bj I just checked the rates nationwide. SC is .5 & NC is .78 which is higher but a few counties are low. Your statement overall is not true using numbers. Maybe you bought SC property after NC or you live in one of those rural counties. 🤷🏽♀️
@@cynthiagraham4046 considering I'm the one that paid taxes on two different properties in two different states you'll have to forgive me if I don't care what you think is false.🤷♂️🤷♂️✌
I moved here from Michigan. The thing about South Carolina is the contractors. You schedule to get your windows replaced for Monday, to the contractor it could mean Any time that week. I had our roof done by a contractor who made me wait weeks until I demanded my deposit back and to call in another contractor. Then I pulled up I to my drive and nearly ran into several pallets of shingles the next day.
The friendliness of the South comes with a trade-off - there is not the urgency with getting jobs done. You will find the same thing in Mexico and the southern European countries. It is an adjustment that new emigres have to adapt to. It can be frustrating at first, but it teaches you to slow your pace down. This is the land of people enjoying conversation on the porch with some lemonade or sweet tea (I prefer unsweet), and not rushing to get on some doggone LA or Bay Area freeway! I have experienced both, and the character of your typical South Carolinian is LIGHT YEARS BETTER than a Californian, who would sell your mother down the river to make an extra buck! I spent 13 years there - north & south. Loved the weather and fabulous scenery, but did not think much of the people, and now the loons have completely destroyed the state!
The Carolina squat is sadly a thing, but mostly with high school kids. Most people eventually figure out their truck looks better when they apply the rest of the lift kit..
Never been out of the south born in Alabama live in South Carolina we love our freedoms and we love God never gonna change I hope I die in the woods enjoying the beauty that God created please come and enjoy just don't bring liberal beliefs just go with the flow of being conservative and slow down.
God isn't unique to SC or the south. You can find God's country everywhere across this great country. SC isn't the best there is and isn't the worst. Stay humble.
I have never seen an area change so fast. I live in fort mill/Charlotte area.. unreal the influx of people moving here. It’s to the point where no one you meet in Charlotte is from here. Fort mill had 2 high schools in 2009 they have 5 now.
I'm from NC but now live in SC and both states are equally beautiful. We do welcome people. But the thing we hate the most is telling us how much better it is where you came from. If it was that great..why did you move. Oh and TN is a dry rub or sweet sauce..if they use it. NC is where the vinegar based hails from. SC is mustard based..which is wrong. But due to being close yo NC..a number of then have the vinegar based sauce.
I have lived in SC for 10 years and met plenty of people from different states. I have yet to hear one person say where they came from is better or worse. You overstate. People are great everywhere!
@@lindahollingsworth2567 ...well whoopee for you. So just because you have never experienced it doesn't mean it doesnt happen. Or perhaps since you are an asshole as well..then they get along well with you. And if you lived in the south but not from the south..it's not the same experience.
If you order tea it will be cold and sweet. If you're wanting something other than that be specific to your waitress from the beginning. Hot tea is not normally something consumed around here. Neither is unsweetened tea. If just coming to the South you might want to ask for your tea to be half and half (sweetened). Ease into it.
South Carolina's vehicle property tax is to make up for not having to get your vehicle inspected. lol I'm originally from Louisiana, where you had to get your car inspected once a year. It's not an uncommon thing to see a car in South Carolina with only one headlight working, or the brake lights don't come on.
I've lived in Horry County (pronounced OH ree) since 1979 so I"ve seen changes you wouldn't believe. Some good, some not so much. Economy is much improved, but at the price of "losing" the charm. One thing you can count on is things change. After so many years, this is home. Your video is spot on.
Born and.Here and you were pretty spot on. The I am from and the now I now live are totally opposite of each other. Every area of the state is different. My husband is a transplant here as well. He is from Detroit. Oh and if you like the SC bbq sauces you would love mine. It’s Worcestershire based and fabulous.
I'm pretty sure I saw you at the gas station last week. Btw nice video, I think one thing missing is the heat/humidity being so ridiculously high during July and August.
Michigander here! Trying to get away from the cold here and looking for some place with a bit more of a hotter weather season year round’ , due for a change of scenery but I’m looking into areas like Greenville that stick out to me! Awesome video and well noted 🙏
Gestapo Gretchen has been a nightmare for Michigan, but you will really appreciate getting away from the awful Michigan weather from Columbus Day to Mother's Day, where gray is a constant color. What you will miss are the great lakes, as the South does not have those great freshwater lakes - most are created by dams, but places like Keowee, nearby GVL, are pretty nice. Charleston is a wonder, and the Blue Ridge are very close. Greater Greenville has really blossomed in the last 25 years or so, and very nice.
Aiken and Lexington are nice. I am from Ann Arbor originally. The heat and humidity in the summers are brutal. Just keep that in mind. But snow, driving and shoveling is a chore in Michigan. :)
I vote blue and I like it here. Plenty of progressives. The country needs to unite and not divide by geographic location or politics. America is changing for the worst and it's very sad. People are people. Love conquers hate.
As a native of the Lowcountry I just want to say thank you Sir for this video. We appreciate when people appreciate our way of life. One thing I think everyone in the country can agree on is we need to ban the Carolina Squat. NC did, now we need to follow. That is just dangerous. Welcome to all the newbies and be careful of the state bird, them mosquitos get big enough to carry you away, lol
As a native of California - East L.A. all day - and I get asked “Why did you leave to come here?” Simple: cost of living and traffic. Sitting on the 405 at 5PM is a hell I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemies. Even the Bay Area, cost of living is out of control. It has nada to do with the politicians, but NIMBY’s ruined California. Anyone that says different is selling wolf tickets. Also, I was exhausted from having to work 3 jobs to afford a $2K studio in NoHo. That or getting confronted by gangs for turning down the wrong street and getting my wigsplit.
I know it is not all about politics, but many Dems are behind the recall of Gavin Gruesome, one of the worst governors anywhere (Pelosi's nephew, so no one should be surprised he would be a partisan wacko hypocrite). Suppkrting sanctuary cities, the filth pushed in the schools and the massive homelessness and druggies, and rising g crime would be enough to push anyone away, who managed to deal with killer traffic and outrageous real estate values. A condo I lived in on the ocean in La Jolla (SD) was $270,000 in 1983, but had mushroomed to $975k by 2005, and is probably $1.5 million today. Obscene!
I've been in south Carolina all my life. Love the weather and my fishing and hunting. What I hate about south Carolina is the roads with all the pot holes and bridges that don't seem to get fixed! The other thing is people don't know how to drive! The first snow flake there out to get there milk and bread. Lol
Have some buddies who moved to Lexington SC from NY who moved to NY from European country. Took some time to adjust but they like it and it's affordable.
In the coastal areas of SC the consumption of alcohol is off the charts ridiculous. I’ve never met so many alcoholics ever! And don’t bring any of the AA one day at a time 12 stepper talk down here! You will be dutifully ignored by everyone!
you forgot to mention that South Carolina is the state most struck by hurricanes. you also forgot to mention that you have to have your property sprayed for fire ants and you forgot to mention that high humidity and very high temperatures are the norm in the summer months don’t leave out the 10% sales tax, and in some places, the sales tax is 11% how about there is no annual vehicle safety state inspection required. Because of that oversight, you will often see cars broke down due to mechanical failures on the sides of the road. And also because there is no State safety inspection on vehicles, you will often see cars and especially pick up trucks riding around on very worn tires.. I was having a flat tire repaired at a tire store one time. I was walking around outside stretching my legs, and I saw the pile of used tires around back of the tire store. It was remarkable how many tires in that pile of hundreds of tires that were showing cords on many tires that the tread was completely worn thru.. Don’t overlook flying roaches called palmetto bugs, Lots of big snakes, alligators , and of course mosquitoes mosquitoes mosquitoes. You are not very far from great beaches in South Carolina no matter where you live, you can get to a beach within a few hours or minutes no
I moved out of South Carolina. Having grown up in Mount Pleasant and had a house on IOP, I saw the area being ruined by out-of-state transplants. I can take my values with me anywhere and not have to put up with people pretending to be natives.
This video just re-affirms my desire to return to the South after my career in Corporate America is over. I still have fond memories of vacation in Kiawah, North Myrtle Beach, and Pawley's Island! Great insight and thanks for sharing Brandon!
Same here in Kentucky except Californians are buying houses by the shovel full, even entire towns artificially driving up real estate prices to the point Kentuckians can't afford to buy a home !
That phenomenon is happening wherever the Californians go. A dump in CA is still over $500k, even in a bad neighborhood, so many buy 2 houses with their proceeds - one to live in and one to rent, so the locals are pushed out of their own market. Very sad!
@@jkeelsnc Yes, the Research Triangle is a very desirable place to live, and with its great jobbopportunities, especially in higher paying Tech & Research, the area is bound to attract Californians in particular. Having 3 major universities (2 of which are very highly-rated) does not hurt either. Housing prices are claiming dramatically due to Joebamanomics of inflation and debt, but certain places like Raleigh/Durham/Chapel,Hill will face even greater pressure. When I was in corporate housing, RDU was one of my areas, so have seen a great deal of growth over the years, and I lived in CLT for 3 years as well. It especially hurts locals - not employed in tech - who have to compete with new arrivals, who could parlay their housing profits from a more high-priced state (West Coast or NY/NJ), andcpush the median price even higher!
Can you please please please do a video on which counties in South Carolina are blue counties. I’m determined to finally move to a red state and it would be awful to end up in a blue county!
Excellent information. I’m about to move to SC. I love the fact it’s a very patriotic state. I lived in Texas for 13 years and loved the values there. Sounds like SC may be “Texas values on steroids.”
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📌Hey all, it's Brandon! Don't hesitate to schedule a chat with us at brandongaron.com if you are looking for more info about the area!
Please do not come to SC with the mindset of " this is how we do things in Ohio, New York, New Jersey or any where else". We have things working just fine and do not need your help or running for public office to change things. Remember one important saying, if you are not happy here, Delta is ready when you are. I'm sure you won't have a problem finding a ride to the airport
I knew a lady who moved here from Michigan. All she did was complain about the accent, culture and how awful her life was living in Tennessee. BUT ! she wouldn't move back. I got sick of the constant complaining and drivel so I told her she should move back if it was so horrible; I never heard her say anything else.
I absolutely agree. I lived in Florida for nearly 30 years, and a very popular bumper sticker said, "We don't give a damn how you do it up North."
So much for southern hospitality! LOL.
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I can't wait to bring my NYC vaccinated self to SC. I running for office too.
Nobody can become financially successful over night. They put in background work but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking bold steps we need in other to reach our goals...
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Wife and I are New Yorkers having a house built in SC and we can't wait to NOT bring NYC politics with us. Like they say, "If it's so good you wouldn't be leaving."
We welcome you here. I'm happy that you will leave NYC politics and culture there. The thought of my state becoming like a northern blue state is too depressing to bear.
Ty welcome home
I hear ya! We moved here from Jersey and I will NEVER move to a blue state!!!
Totally welcome people like yourselves that embrace SC for it’s pros and cons.
Thanks for not bringing liberal politics with you.
Moved here 9 yrs ago from "blue" Maryland. We moved here for the culture, not so much the weather. I LOVE it here and the natives are friendly, just don't try to screw with their ways. They WORK! Just like you wouldn't want someone coming into your home and rearranging all your furniture? Don't come here and try and "make things better". They are better! That's why you moved here.
A little over a hundred years ago their ways included buying and selling of people as beasts of burden
@@Will-tm5bj And the Irish were slaves here in the 1600's. The Chinese were used to build railroads here as disposable labor. Just keep reading the MSM narrative. Don't crack any history books. That'll work. One of the things that jumped out at me here, after living in several other northerly states, is how little racial tension there is here. In MD & PA, you could cut it with a knife.
@@Will-tm5bj156 years ago. Long before our time. Get off it!
Amen!
@@Will-tm5bj hmmm...my ancestors were slaves in England...I think we all need to get off that rhetoric and work together. BTW..if you live in SC and feel that way...you have many options as to a route out of here.
I'm a Damn Yankee from upstate NY. We moved to Greenville 20 years ago. Love it here and have nightmares about going back to NY! DON'T move here and vote for the same things that drove you out of where you left! This is Gods country and we want to keep it that way.
You underestimate God.
Everything is God's not just SC but I get the point there are places in America that are the seat of Satan . Just stop because for years the economic and social racism that has dictated the politics in the state isn't something to praise about but we are slowly getting better.
Amen! I live in Greenville as well and LOVE how much more freedoms we have than even other places in the south. Gotta love ol upstate sc
Well said, Jim!
LOL There's always that one, "This is God's country." You can find that on every video about a state.
Note: The people who live in mobile homes are the exact same as the people who live in the nicest two story homes!!! Believe it or not, if you see these people out and about you wouldn't even know the difference! Just saying!
Amen
No, the people in the trailer park couldn't stand me & my roommate. They were all old maids, widows, & divorcee's. One neighbor was calling the police for putting our trash cans on her property the day we moved in.. There was no Welcome Wagon there, they all stuck together if we were right about issues even though they weren't.
Also the windows there had eyes, nobody missed a trick & u were constantly secretly watched by somebody. After 5 yrs there was so happy the day I left. At least I left in my own car instead of an ambulance or a hearse like they do!
@@jgrysiak6566 that happens with all ppl in all neighborhoods, not just mobile home parks! I can promise you that!! Sounds like you just had crappy neighbors
@@sallyfisher6023 , Erie, PA lifers
@@sallyfisher6023 People need to respect others & what is theirs. Don't take advantage of someone. A lot of times, when others are watching, it is also to call for help for those other people who may need medical help (it's not always a bad thing).
One thing to remember,
You left for a reason , dont get all " active " and bring your agendas with you
@pipper donnie We like the Constitutional Republic , lots of people are moving from their Democratic utopias for some reason.
Just dont move and make the same mistakes again is what we are saying.. just friendly advice really, some times we all need friendly advice......
Amen! Especially true if you hail from one of the totally dysfunctional states like CA, NY, and IL. They are financial disasters and authoritarian beyond all belief!
You are totally right! 👍
While you probably voted for Newsome and were fleeing the tyrant just don't bring your old liberal voting habits here with you.
@@matthewsommerville88 The federal govt produces nothing. Everything it has is stolen from others! Obviously, SC is not as robust an economy as many other, more industrialized states, but better-run than the blue hellholes.
I grew up in the "Upstate" of SC and everything Brandon said was spot on. And yes, if you want to move here to change it, please don't move here.
Upstate gang🤙 #spartanburger
Spartanburg here
Lowcountry agrees.
Yes the politiction and businesses run 🏃♂️ this money laundering state.
Agreed.
It floods now because they continue to rip out our wetlands to build new houses for the ridiculous amount of people moving here. We also hate when people move here and try to turn it into California, New York, or any other state that we would never move to.
Exactly, I'm from Riverland park in Cayce. The only reason we flood is the reason you gave.
True, too many moving here, greed destroying the wetlands to make money
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The worse things get in blue states the more nervous I get about their citizens relocating. I feel like Charleston will eventually go the way of Portland, Seattle, Austin, and SF. Why do these people not realize that they and their ideals are absolute radioactive waste...
Radioactive waste? You are the problem. Not people moving there. Wow.
@@lindahollingsworth2567 Pelosi is that you???
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@@lindahollingsworth2567 you just proved his point
I'm moving from NY but am solid (R). We move to escape the blue hellholes.
My wife are relocating from Marxist-chussets and moving to South Carolina and we can’t wait..also we won’t bring the crappy Massachusetts politics with us..we are escaping all that nonsense and will do our part to keep South Carolina free.
Welcome, we love your attitude!
Same here
@@JustMe-on7gy I plan on doing the same
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Welcome y'all, get ready for people asking how you are and holding doors open for your wife and letting you out in traffic. Just a few examples of how we are.
As you arrive-remember that you are a refugee, not a missionary :-)
Yes, we call us political refugee. We try to save our children from California brain wash education
California is a nice place to visit but wouldn't want to live there,there's nothing like living in the south and i was born in NC and have relatives in SC
ain't it so! And being nice does not mean Stupid! I've lived all over & it's a common mistake. Because of.... I don't sound"southern" so I've been privie
There's something about living in the south i think its the people and the food
I love that!
I was born and raised here and I love it here the ppl the the scenery the Food. Southern hospitality is just our way. Nothing could be finer... Y'all!🎆🇺🇸😀
Southern hospitality in South Carolina? 😆🤣😂
@@dq6253 Yeah duh!
Anderson sc born and raised
@@jonathanlomax9940 God bless you friend!
Country cookin makes you good lookin!
South Carolina welcomes all, just remember to “Mind Your Manners”
And mind your own business as well. Swansea, SC.
"Be patient on the road"
Aiken, SC
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Amen Byron
@@michaelward9880 i was just about to say & mind ya business here too 😂
This is a small state. Be aware that almost half a million people have a permit to carry a concealed weapon. and you dont even need a permit to carry a pistol in your glove compartment or console. A lot of people are armed. Avoid road rage.
The fact that there a lot of armed citizens there probably makes it a safer place to be. The bad guy doesn't know who will shoot back.
That makes it safer.
That's just crazy. America is nuts.
@@ignatiusl.7478 If you are an abusive spouse.
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As a South Carolina native, who has lived in Atlanta for 30 years, this is so accurate. I’m looking to move back to my hometown in Dillon or at least close to Florence, to be close to my dad. Atlanta traffic gets crazier by the day and I’m ready to be an hour drive from the NC/SC coast.
Gotta love Atlanta
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I moved to South Carolina 23 years ago from California because I hated California! I feel like the south was in my blood and I love it here. We will give you sweet tea and offer a seat on our front porch!!
We're Cali natives who miss it every day. One of the most beautiful places in the world. What did you hate about it?
@@brandongaronteam SD is going the same way as LA and SF. Everyone I know who moved down there to escape LA has already fled that area as well.
I am in California and I hate California too. I plan to move in South Carolina in next couple month.
@@catherineshaw1122 I just don't like California crazy liberal and communist people.
No you are not southerner and please go back
Currently living in Northern VA Washington DC area because of husbands work ..I grew up in Aiken SC and cry myself to sleep each night praying I can leave this place it’s a nightmare living here. I look forward to moving back to SC one day and it will always be home to me and the people are lovely in the south.
We live in Aiken. It's nice enough. It's not our home so I understand what it fills like to miss your homeplace.
I lived in SC and it sucks. NC is much better.
@@southernstorm2321 Can you please share why NC is better than SC??
I'm moving to Aiken from CA and I promise not to try to change it. I want Aiken to change me.
I totally know the feeling. Grew up in Warrenville. Spent 10 years away. At the time we moved I was excited to leave but when all was said and done, we came back here to live.
Your LAST point was the MOST IMPORTANT. Oh, and the "blue" counties are the ones with the social problems. Go figure.
@@sharkparty1027 no, you're not. It's a simple fact that Rep. Jim Clyburn' s district is the most poverty stricken and crime ridden in SC. It's true. No one is talking about slavery here. Get off it!
That's such BS.
@@michaelward9880 Yes. I have noticed the left wing districts have the worst crime and poverty.
@@lindahollingsworth2567 No, it's called fact. Check it out sometime.
Sad when people have to identify themselves by their political veiws.
I grew up in SC and have lived in many different states since then. From Hawaii, WA, to GA…you name it. SC is still by far one of the best states when it comes to vehicle management; especially for car and motorcycle enthusiasts. No vehicle inspections. No emission tests. The overall state vehicle management is lenient. I’m in the military and choose to keep all my vehicles registered in SC even though I haven’t lived there in over 10 years. So my point is, it’s not as bad as he says it is when it comes to that part of his video. California is worst.
Living in Hawaii, SC looks more like the state to move to. It's fuckn ridiculous in Hawaii now.
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Also, to add on, most of the people from other states who move to SC *don't* move here because of politics. They move because of the weather. SC is popular with people from Michigan/Ohio/Pennsylvania/NY because they "get tired of the cold" and SC is not (yet) full like Florida is.
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That’s my idea too~ I started thinking of your state cuz today saw a license plate from there
So we live in the same county.. Nothing wrong with saying mam and sir. That's just being polite. That's how I was raised.
It is also respectful to people. I miss kids being respectful here.
Up North that is just weird. It reminds us of slavery days.
Sorry to bust your bubble but plenty of kids say this in other states too and yes in the midwest.
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I've lived here in Spartanburg SC all my life. You're right about it all and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my state and wouldn't change anything about it.
From Spartanburg, but I live in Greer.
Hey 👋🏽 I’m thinking about moving to Spartanburg Sc with my son. How’s the school systems ?
@@lashawnlivingston3557 If you are still considering Spartanburg County look into the more of the outskirts of the city. The towns are small, friendly and the schools are great!
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Oregon transplant here. If you're coming from the west coast, you need to be prepared for the giant bugs. I've learned to live with the spiders big as my hand, as long as they stay outside, but the roaches still make me scream in terror as I'm squashing them. Don't use spray on the roaches. The bastards fly and will follow the spray and hit you in the face.
You need to call pets control your problem can be solved .
One thing I have never missed growing up there is bugs and reptiles! Everything else i miss!
Ewww! Really??? Oh! Are they everywhere in South Carolina or are there any places where you can escape from them? Also, what about North Carolina?
They aren't called roaches, they are called palmetto bugs....LOL!!
@@johncharles9105 that's right! Lots of reptiles too. Anoles, skinks, tree frogs, snakes and of course, alligators.
Moved to SC from MD 6 months ago, very happy to FINALLY live in a state with my values!! Love it here, and doing my part to keep SC red!
Thank you.
I have met plenty of blue voters. All lovely. Stop with the bigotry. You ruin it for our state. Good and bad everywhere.
And I'll do my part to turn it blue!
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This week I'm celebrating my 14th anniversary of escaping the People's Communist Republic of New Jersey for the Liberty & Freedom of South Carolina.
Also fireworks can be any day occasion thing. Even Palm Sunday based upon my neighbors 😆
My family escaped NJ three years ago! Best decision ever!
Yeah I am ready to move out of the far left state of Colorado. I never realized how nice people could be until coming to SC. People in Colorado are so rude and don’t know how to mind their own business. Being a conservative in CO is not the move and people will get pissed off
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You are so spot on, on this video. I am also from California, Irvine. I moved out here in 2006 right before the bubble crashed. I also moved out here for Real Estate. My wife and I live in York, SC. Since moving here, Southern Hospitality is so real here... and I love it. Everything you mention is so right. Thanks for sharing.
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I'm a conservative in a blue hell hole and can't wait to get to S.C.
We can't wait to welcome you with open arms!
#metoo
When you get there buy Amdro for fire ants. The worst thing about SC 😱
Same. Cali natives now stuck in Chicago, and all we want is a Conservative community-minded, friendly, sane and safe place to enjoy life. Seriously thinking about SC.
Conservative? Great, we want you🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I visited South Carolina several times in different stations from PuertoRico, with my wife and my daughter, we were delighted, I bought a house in Fort Mill, we close in July 😎🤩🤩🤩
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Brandon, I was born in Georgetown SC in 1981 and grew up in the Dirty Myrtle. You nailed it. That was absolutely beautiful. I liked to tell tourist when they got mouthy. I would say, "Boy I'ma take you and drop you off on the other side of the fence." Of course they asked what fence and my answer was the fence at the gator farm. They foolishly asked what they would do. And I said, "Whatever they wanna do fresh meat."🤣🤣🤣🤣. It's a great state. Thanks for the warm words bro.
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You had me worried when you kept saying how things were in California but were so different in SC. I'm glad the you made the statement at the end to leave that life behind and adopt the freedom here in the Carolinas. BTW, coastal North Carolina has a vinegar based BBQ sauce which is different from what they use in the mountains.
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Moved from Woodland Hills California to Summerville and it has been wonderful! And no we aren’t bring crappy blue politics here .
I managed the Oakwood Apts on Victory & Topanga in 1979-1980, so know WH well. More sane than some other parts of greater LA, and made my frequent trips to Sta Barbara easier, being at the west end of the Valley. Used to love Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, too. You will adore greater Charleston, as fine a city as any in the world! July & August are a bit oppressive, but otherwise, great. I hope Spoleto is returning this year, one of the great cultural events anywhere, and hundreds of the performances are free!
@@brandongaronteam Ah yes! Our company (Oakwood Apts) also had a complex in Van Nuys, and Candy Cane Lane was famous every Christmas. At Dodger Stadium, they always had a Santa Clarity Nignt each year. I went to 30+ Dodger games in 1985 & 1986, including the 6 games of NLCS in both LA & STL. That Jack Clark HR in game 6 pretty much destroyed the career of Tom Neidenfuer, the great reliever (It came one game after he gave up the GW HR to Ozzie Smith in STL, so his confidence was shot!). I was also in Anaheim to watch my Red Sox beat the Angels in 1986, with the famous 3-run HR - with the Angels one out from winning the pennant. They went on to lose that game in extra innings and the next 2 in Boston - and did not get to the WS until 2002. I was sitting deep along the 3B line, so pretty close to where Dave Henderson's HR went out.
@@brandongaronteam any info on reputable home builders would be appreciated there in Greenville area? we like Easley and want info on building a home there for us thanks for the video... and RED -Till Im ☠ 🔴🔴🔴🔴
Blue politics are here too. I'm from Georgia and the politics are changing. Politics should not define who we are as Americans and these comments are bigoted.
@@lindahollingsworth2567 we didnt start this Political Ideology war.... BUT WE ARE GONNA FINISH IT .... 😎
For all those complaining about the vehicle tax, you did not mention the much lower real estate tax. My NJ real estate taxes were 6K for a small townhouse, here they are $1300 a year for a sfh on a 1/4 acre lot. The lousy $270 a year car tax is irrelevant.
They wanted $700 on my already paid off car. No thank you. My car isn't government property.
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Thanks for this video! To all of you Yankees fleeing the nest you pooped in, "We don't care how you did it up North..."
Well maybe you should, you may actually have a better education and earn more money at your career! Hell, your highway fatality rate might actually go down!
@@cm1jasonwilber I will compare my quality of life with any other state in the country. I'm not sure what education has to do with highway fatality rates, however. It sounds as though you are making an ignorant generalization about education. Different counties have different school systems.
You might wish to study how it is done up North, to STOP what they might try to do in SC, fight all raising of taxes, it gives the government more power & the more power they have the higher your taxes will be. A northern friend from MA, with a Southern ❤
@@cm1jasonwilber God is more important to us than material things!
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I'm originally born and raised in Blythewood, SC. I know where Lexington is. I was raised to say "ma'am" and "sir" to my elders. It is a beautiful state, but the 100-year flood did happen & destroyed homes. I love my state--& I now live in Texas. But, SC will ALWAYS be home for me! When I die, SC will be my burial place. I hope that you are enjoying SC👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Can you please share pros and cons about Texas and South Carolina?
Honestly this place kinda sucks well Richland county is run down 👎 and lots of old out dated run down buildings currently saving to move away just as fast as I came. It's depressing
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My best friend moved to Columbia 4 years ago and I've visited several times . First thing i notice was how friendly the people are . I'm from Dayton OH and hate it here people are rude only reason im here still is my friends , so I'm planning on moving to Columbia , in fact two others are planning to move down there as well. I'm excited and nervous at the same time .
Wait til summer gets here, then you'll understand the saying:" only thing separating Columbia and Hell is a screen door".
You will find good and bad.
Please don't we have enough yankees flooding in
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We have manners, yes ma'am and yes sir. We wave at people we don't know.
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Im a refugee.... NOT a missionary...... Were moving to greenville area in the next 18 months.... CANT WAIT TO LEAVE CALI AND ITS DUMPSTER POLITICS!!!!! Great Video
Living the dream!
Welcome to Greenville!
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I’m moving from California to S.C. next year and I will be voting red
Please keep your blue in California we don't want it here
Thank You. We can change the politics.
I prefer people voting for the person who is most qualified over a certain party. We need a balance so it doesn't go to extremes that can cause more harm than do good.
Thank you!
I moved here 10 years ago and I vote blue. There are plenty of progressives here.
great info and great realtor. There are definitely some weird things in SC but overall it is great here. Just don't turn our free SC into your liberal waste land you're trying to escape. 😀😉
I second that!
I third that! I'd rather live in a "Trumpland" place than some liberal socialistic hellhole.
@@CoffeeRaven I fucking need to move there STAT! I love these comments.
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My home state til I was 16. Miss it terribly. I love the relaxed atmosphere and how much slower life is there! People are polite there! Yep I miss it.
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We say grace and we say Mam, Not all BBQ sauce has mustard and yes it gets hot and muggy here! I LOVE it.
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I am from SC originally. I have lived in NY, KY, FLA, and have moved back to SC. All that he said is spot on. I like that taxes are lower and crime rate lower as well. One thing is that there are areas that aren’t as incorporated as you might find in NY or CA but overall is a more laid back and respectful way of life. It is not perfect here but is a great place to look be.
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Im thinking of moving to sc from due to the cost of living,the taxes im not too happy about,but the land prices ars so much more cheaper in sc. Plus im getting really tired of the mexican culture in texas. I was stationed in north carolina many moons ago,and never really had a problem. Hopefully my realestate investing and car business will go far. Keeping my fingerz crossed
The cost of living is very affordable. The public schools are lacking but there are plenty of good private schools.
Not over saturated but there’s still Mexican cuisine. Greenville has a great wild game restaurant as well
@@jkeelsnc negative,just tired of the culture,food etc. nothing against them.Hell im tired of my own culture at times. Does that answer your question???
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Hi from south Carolina .I was born in south Carolina. Never left the state
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Born and raised in Kingstree, South Carolina, Brandon; we do vinegar based BBQ sauce.😋 However, SC shares a combination of all types of sauces.👍🏼
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New York Transplant here, it took me a while to get used to people being polite. Holding the door for you, saying hello in passing. Saying Mam/Sir Baby/Sugar just Southern hospitality. In NY, it's everyone for themselves. And there is nothing like a good Southern BBQ. The food here is amazing! In the New England area it is so English, so bland and predictable.
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We have been here, from N.Y.3 yrs. trust me. l love it. what l have found? pure hospitality and yes everybody is ur friend. Pray that l stay here for the rest of my life and still be the same way .and foremost the same quality of wonderful people. .🙏🏻👏🐈S.C. rules.
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I am from Plantersville, about 15 miles from Georgetown. Women are called "Miss" and the men are called "Mr." I live in God's country now (Knoxville TN) and I'm still called Miss Janie. After living around the country, I kind of like it.
One of the things I've hated all my life is when Yankees move down South and all you hear from them is how great it is up North. We all feel you should have stayed there. Most of us will be nice about it to your face, but behind your back, we are saying, "Bless their hearts, they must be some homesick. Wish those damned Yankees would go back from whence they came." We really mean it, seriously.
While I'm at it, remember when you are driving in the South, it is the South...not the North. Don't blow your horn when the lights turn green. We could be waiting for a log truck or one of you damn Yankees to get through the intersection. Just breathe and relax. You're not in Massachusetts or New York anymore, but we can give you directions.
As far as our political beliefs, not all Southern Republicans support Trump.
Lastly, all y'all and all y'all's youngins will be speaking Southern English before you know it. Y'all have a good day, now, ya hear!
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Moving over from NJ. I’m glad to get out of this crappy blue state honestly. Us conservatives just usually get shut down here.
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I'm from California too bc military but cant wait to move to SC bc politics here in Cali is horrendous.
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Born and raised in the Charleston area and I have to say. You’re video was pretty accurate. If ya see some one broke down on the side of the road ya gotta pull over and ask them “ y’all need any help”. And Clemson is definitely the team to pull for so make sure to buy some orange and purple in preparation for the college season😁
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We moved from Vegas to S C. Love all the beautiful scenery, but don't like all the mosquitoes. Sometimes, it takes forever to get anything serviced here. People in the South don't hurry to do anything.
You can always return to Las Vegas.......
Is that the answer? Send people away rather than trying to improve situations?
@@brendakempf2869 Is that the answer? Change everything to suit your idea of how things should be after you voluntarily moved to a place because you were fleeing from something you found unpleasant and now you're a little peeved that the place you moved to doesn't meet your expectations? Maybe you would like California better.
@@michaelward9880 NO Mister Know It All. Just wanted to be closer to my Grandkids.
@@brendakempf2869 Oh, how sweet! Now go away back to the land super efficiency were you'll be super happy.
These are spot on! I lived in SC from 2017-2019 and absolutely loved it. Hopefully I’ll be moving back next year
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Incorrect on the barbecue sauce. Down in South Carolina our go to sauce depends on what region you're from that ranges from vinegar to tomato to mustard. We're the only one with mustard but vinegar sauce ain't Nashville that's a Carolina thing period.
@@brandongaronteam Yep, I was told the mustard originated in Columbia, according to a BBQ chain that I ate at. I have enjoyed BBQ in Memphis many times, and it is always tomato-based or dry-rubbed. Not sure if I ate BBQ on my trips to Nashville. I love the mustard/vinegar sauce, as the tartness is great!
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I moved to NC from Florida and the auto insurance, property taxes in NC is waaay cheaper than FL. I have a Ford escape and my NC auto premium is only $498 a year with Geico. In Florida, it was $2,300 a year. My NC registration this year with property taxes included was $190. In NC the property tax goes to funding the police departments, first responders, fire departments. But, the registration fee itself was only $38. So, the other $152.00 is tax. In Florida, I had a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Property taxes $3500 a year, $4000 a year hoa fees, home insurance $2100 a year. In NC, I have a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with 2 car garage, huge property property taxes $1,300 a year.
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We lived in Chapin for two years, and everything Brandon said is spot on. The only two things I would add are: If someone says, "Well bless your heart", they are most likely calling you an idiot in the most genteel way. Secondly, be leery of getting the "Yankee discount". Some natives don't like outsiders and will try to take advantage of you. I went to a car repair shop for a burnt out headlight. How convenient that my car "died" when the mechanic pulled it into the shop. I was told I needed a rebuilt starter. When I started to protest, I was told they had already pulled the bad part, but they would be glad to put it back in and have me call a tow truck to move it elsewhere. Another time, my husband's co-worker told him that the only difference between a "Yankee" and a "damn Yankee" is that the first one comes for a visit and the second one comes to stay. But the majority of Southerners are friendly and welcoming.
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I was born & raised in Camden, SC. I have lived in SC for nearly my entire life & I love it. I can't stress enough Brandon's last point. Do NOT come here & try to change this state to one of the liberal dystopias where you came from. There's a reason why both State Senators & Governor are Republican.
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If it snow get ready everything will be close!!! Proud to be born and raised in South Carolina! Go Gamecocks!!
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Don’t forget that sales tax on vehicles is capped at $500. That is up from $300 when we moved here.
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Loved your video!! I’m a Conservative Californian moving to SC. Can’t wait to be back in the South again! ❤️❤️
@@rackem04 lol yeah.. my property tax in sc is a lot higher than in nc for a lot less land
@@Will-tm5bj what rates apply in NC and SC? Primary homes?
@@cynthiagraham4046 not 100% sure either way. I just know what I pay for our place in sc on two acres costs almost three times the amount as a property in nc on 6 more acres with 6 out-buildings and barn, with a house.
@@Will-tm5bj I just checked the rates nationwide. SC is .5 & NC is .78 which is higher but a few counties are low. Your statement overall is not true using numbers. Maybe you bought SC property after NC or you live in one of those rural counties. 🤷🏽♀️
@@cynthiagraham4046 considering I'm the one that paid taxes on two different properties in two different states you'll have to forgive me if I don't care what you think is false.🤷♂️🤷♂️✌
I moved here from Michigan. The thing about South Carolina is the contractors. You schedule to get your windows replaced for Monday, to the contractor it could mean Any time that week. I had our roof done by a contractor who made me wait weeks until I demanded my deposit back and to call in another contractor. Then I pulled up I to my drive and nearly ran into several pallets of shingles the next day.
The friendliness of the South comes with a trade-off - there is not the urgency with getting jobs done. You will find the same thing in Mexico and the southern European countries. It is an adjustment that new emigres have to adapt to. It can be frustrating at first, but it teaches you to slow your pace down. This is the land of people enjoying conversation on the porch with some lemonade or sweet tea (I prefer unsweet), and not rushing to get on some doggone LA or Bay Area freeway! I have experienced both, and the character of your typical South Carolinian is LIGHT YEARS BETTER than a Californian, who would sell your mother down the river to make an extra buck! I spent 13 years there - north & south. Loved the weather and fabulous scenery, but did not think much of the people, and now the loons have completely destroyed the state!
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Columbia is the arm pit of the south. Lexington and Greenville are probably the best cities in SC, but getting way to crowded now.
We live in Aiken and it is nice. Good standard of living but the pace is a bit too slow.
I agree. Cola is bad. Especially if you need good healthcare.
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The Carolina squat is sadly a thing, but mostly with high school kids. Most people eventually figure out their truck looks better when they apply the rest of the lift kit..
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Never been out of the south born in Alabama live in South Carolina we love our freedoms and we love God never gonna change I hope I die in the woods enjoying the beauty that God created please come and enjoy just don't bring liberal beliefs just go with the flow of being conservative and slow down.
God isn't unique to SC or the south. You can find God's country everywhere across this great country. SC isn't the best there is and isn't the worst. Stay humble.
@@lindahollingsworth2567 . There ain't much in the way of humbleness with these folks.
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Delta is ready when y'all are. Can have you back to where ever you came from by this evening.
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Ay bo im from south Carolina right here in horry county and you described our way of living perfect really good job describing us
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I have never seen an area change so fast. I live in fort mill/Charlotte area.. unreal the influx of people moving here. It’s to the point where no one you meet in Charlotte is from here. Fort mill had 2 high schools in 2009 they have 5 now.
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I'm from NC but now live in SC and both states are equally beautiful. We do welcome people. But the thing we hate the most is telling us how much better it is where you came from. If it was that great..why did you move.
Oh and TN is a dry rub or sweet sauce..if they use it. NC is where the vinegar based hails from. SC is mustard based..which is wrong. But due to being close yo NC..a number of then have the vinegar based sauce.
I have lived in SC for 10 years and met plenty of people from different states. I have yet to hear one person say where they came from is better or worse. You overstate. People are great everywhere!
@@lindahollingsworth2567 ...well whoopee for you. So just because you have never experienced it doesn't mean it doesnt happen. Or perhaps since you are an asshole as well..then they get along well with you. And if you lived in the south but not from the south..it's not the same experience.
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If you order tea it will be cold and sweet. If you're wanting something other than that be specific to your waitress from the beginning.
Hot tea is not normally something consumed around here. Neither is unsweetened tea.
If just coming to the South you might want to ask for your tea to be half and half (sweetened). Ease into it.
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South Carolina's vehicle property tax is to make up for not having to get your vehicle inspected. lol I'm originally from Louisiana, where you had to get your car inspected once a year. It's not an uncommon thing to see a car in South Carolina with only one headlight working, or the brake lights don't come on.
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We are in South Carolina also in Columbia/Hopkins. Ive been here my whole life but currently looking for a place in NC
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I really enjoy living in SC. Been here 12 years and have collected 33,127 shirts that total strangers gave me right off their backs. 😎🇺🇸
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I've lived in Horry County (pronounced OH ree) since 1979 so I"ve seen changes you wouldn't believe. Some good, some not so much. Economy is much improved, but at the price of "losing" the charm. One thing you can count on is things change. After so many years, this is home. Your video is spot on.
we're moving to the Nichols area of Horry County, the H is silent in Horry County
@@ryebeach1 welcome neighbor :) I live 5 minutes from Nichols
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Born and.Here and you were pretty spot on. The I am from and the now I now live are totally opposite of each other. Every area of the state is different. My husband is a transplant here as well. He is from Detroit. Oh and if you like the SC bbq sauces you would love mine. It’s Worcestershire based and fabulous.
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I'm pretty sure I saw you at the gas station last week. Btw nice video, I think one thing missing is the heat/humidity being so ridiculously high during July and August.
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Michigander here! Trying to get away from the cold here and looking for some place with a bit more of a hotter weather season year round’ , due for a change of scenery but I’m looking into areas like Greenville that stick out to me! Awesome video and well noted 🙏
Wish someone would buy my house. We need to downsize due to disabilities. Pickens SC
Gestapo Gretchen has been a nightmare for Michigan, but you will really appreciate getting away from the awful Michigan weather from Columbus Day to Mother's Day, where gray is a constant color. What you will miss are the great lakes, as the South does not have those great freshwater lakes - most are created by dams, but places like Keowee, nearby GVL, are pretty nice. Charleston is a wonder, and the Blue Ridge are very close. Greater Greenville has really blossomed in the last 25 years or so, and very nice.
Moved from Grand Rapids to Greenville in 2011. Never regretted it once.
@@allenbok2411 And GR is much better than SE Michigan. Glad you like the move!
Aiken and Lexington are nice. I am from Ann Arbor originally. The heat and humidity in the summers are brutal. Just keep that in mind. But snow, driving and shoveling is a chore in Michigan. :)
This is one of the reasons I moved from Columbia to Augusta Ga.
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I moved from Commiefornia last year and I love being in Greenville. Love this conservative state and I will continue voting red.
AMEN !!!!🙏🙏🙏
I vote blue and I like it here. Plenty of progressives. The country needs to unite and not divide by geographic location or politics. America is changing for the worst and it's very sad. People are people. Love conquers hate.
Welcome to Greenville. I moved here from Chicago over 25 years ago and I love it here. We will try to keep it Red! :)
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Thanks for the heads up!
You bet!
As a native of the Lowcountry I just want to say thank you Sir for this video. We appreciate when people appreciate our way of life. One thing I think everyone in the country can agree on is we need to ban the Carolina Squat. NC did, now we need to follow. That is just dangerous. Welcome to all the newbies and be careful of the state bird, them mosquitos get big enough to carry you away, lol
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As a native of California - East L.A. all day - and I get asked “Why did you leave to come here?” Simple: cost of living and traffic. Sitting on the 405 at 5PM is a hell I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemies. Even the Bay Area, cost of living is out of control. It has nada to do with the politicians, but NIMBY’s ruined California. Anyone that says different is selling wolf tickets.
Also, I was exhausted from having to work 3 jobs to afford a $2K studio in NoHo. That or getting confronted by gangs for turning down the wrong street and getting my wigsplit.
I know it is not all about politics, but many Dems are behind the recall of Gavin Gruesome, one of the worst governors anywhere (Pelosi's nephew, so no one should be surprised he would be a partisan wacko hypocrite). Suppkrting sanctuary cities, the filth pushed in the schools and the massive homelessness and druggies, and rising g crime would be enough to push anyone away, who managed to deal with killer traffic and outrageous real estate values. A condo I lived in on the ocean in La Jolla (SD) was $270,000 in 1983, but had mushroomed to $975k by 2005, and is probably $1.5 million today. Obscene!
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Things they don't tell you: Lexington is full! Lol.
Lexington is nice and there are plenty of progessives there too.
We have that same saying down here in Charleston lol
Was just in Lexington today working, I live in florence. That side of cola is really growing tho
rofl #facts
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New Yorker feelin that last part! Thanks for the video! Packing n planning now.👏🏽👏🏽🥳🥳
you are the most beautiful creation of God.❣️ how do you cope, any secret?
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I've been in south Carolina all my life. Love the weather and my fishing and hunting. What I hate about south Carolina is the roads with all the pot holes and bridges that don't seem to get fixed! The other thing is people don't know how to drive! The first snow flake there out to get there milk and bread. Lol
How many inches of snow do you guys typically get a year?
@@nicolejacobsoncovers we get a couple inches a year maybe. Or its to warm for it to stick.
Those yearly car taxes should be used for road repair and maintenance
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Have some buddies who moved to Lexington SC from NY who moved to NY from European country. Took some time to adjust but they like it and it's affordable.
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In the coastal areas of SC the consumption of alcohol is off the charts ridiculous. I’ve never met so many alcoholics ever! And don’t bring any of the AA one day at a time 12 stepper talk down here! You will be dutifully ignored by everyone!
Indeed. People are heavy drinkers here.
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you forgot to mention that South Carolina is the state most struck by hurricanes.
you also forgot to mention that you have to have your property sprayed for fire ants
and you forgot to mention that high humidity and very high temperatures are the norm in the summer months
don’t leave out the 10% sales tax, and in some places, the sales tax is 11%
how about there is no annual vehicle safety state inspection required. Because of that oversight, you will often see cars broke down due to mechanical failures on the sides of the road. And also because there is no State safety inspection on vehicles, you will often see cars and especially pick up trucks riding around on very worn tires.. I was having a flat tire repaired at a tire store one time. I was walking around outside stretching my legs, and I saw the pile of used tires around back of the tire store. It was remarkable how many tires in that pile of hundreds of tires that were showing cords on many tires that the tread was completely worn thru..
Don’t overlook flying roaches called palmetto bugs, Lots of big snakes, alligators , and of course mosquitoes mosquitoes mosquitoes.
You are not very far from great beaches in South Carolina no matter where you live, you can get to a beach within a few hours or minutes no
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I absolutely agree with all of this including, don't bring your politics with you! After all, you left for a reason! Don't vote that reason here! 😂
We can vote blue, green or purple. Anyway we want no matter where we live. Get over yourself. This is America!
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I moved out of South Carolina. Having grown up in Mount Pleasant and had a house on IOP, I saw the area being ruined by out-of-state transplants. I can take my values with me anywhere and not have to put up with people pretending to be natives.
Oh please. I have seen transplants improving our community and I live in Aiken SC. So much divisive talk it's ridiculous and bigoted.
OK bye.
@@lindahollingsworth2567 Thank you.
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This video just re-affirms my desire to return to the South after my career in Corporate America is over. I still have fond memories of vacation in Kiawah, North Myrtle Beach, and Pawley's Island! Great insight and thanks for sharing Brandon!
Kiawah is amazing. Best childhood memories are from there
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Some liquor stores do have wine and beer in the same store with no separation.
@@brandongaronteam yes the same store
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South Carolina is now more desirable then California and it's not the weather!
The weather is an arm pit of heat and humidity in the summer. If you hate this kind of weather don't move here!
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Same here in Kentucky except Californians are buying houses by the shovel full, even entire towns artificially driving up real estate prices to the point Kentuckians can't afford to buy a home !
That phenomenon is happening wherever the Californians go. A dump in CA is still over $500k, even in a bad neighborhood, so many buy 2 houses with their proceeds - one to live in and one to rent, so the locals are pushed out of their own market. Very sad!
@@jdhjimbo AMEN!
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@@jkeelsnc Yes, the Research Triangle is a very desirable place to live, and with its great jobbopportunities, especially in higher paying Tech & Research, the area is bound to attract Californians in particular. Having 3 major universities (2 of which are very highly-rated) does not hurt either. Housing prices are claiming dramatically due to Joebamanomics of inflation and debt, but certain places like Raleigh/Durham/Chapel,Hill will face even greater pressure. When I was in corporate housing, RDU was one of my areas, so have seen a great deal of growth over the years, and I lived in CLT for 3 years as well. It especially hurts locals - not employed in tech - who have to compete with new arrivals, who could parlay their housing profits from a more high-priced state (West Coast or NY/NJ), andcpush the median price even higher!
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Are people from Colorado welcome in South Carolina ?
@@brandongaronteam times are changing. I like the true Southern accent. I had a friend that grew up there.
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Can you please please please do a video on which counties in South Carolina are blue counties. I’m determined to finally move to a red state and it would be awful to end up in a blue county!
Anywhere west of Columbia for the most part.
@@kbozz71 anywhere west are the blue counties???
@@angiegracie6954 No, west of Cola is pretty much all red.
@@kbozz71 thank you!
Move to the blue areas and vote red.
Excellent information. I’m about to move to SC. I love the fact it’s a very patriotic state. I lived in Texas for 13 years and loved the values there. Sounds like SC may be “Texas values on steroids.”
Can you please share why don’t you want to live in Texas if you liked there?
JoAnne. This sounds amazing!
I think it is the opposite. I moved from SC to Texas and Texas is SC's values on steroids. Trust me.
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Thinking about leaving Denver for a none blue state. What is the nicest red city in South Carolina
Greenville, Bluffton, Hilton Head. Aiken.
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Moving down there in 2-3 months. Can't wait 😀
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