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@rudydedogg6505
4 ай бұрын
I have lived in the Upstate of South Carolina for 19 years and up until about 3 years ago I believed that I lived in Heaven on earth. What changed? The population changed or, rather, it exploded and it is not letting up. The traffic is awful and the days of the patient fellow motorist are gone and have been replaced by inconsiderate drivers who block intersections, run red lights and dart through traffic with no regard for safety. I gave up motorcycling because the risks became too great. It is damn depressing.
@paulherbert5548
3 ай бұрын
Drivers are the worst that's for sure. Aside from that things are pretty nice down here.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Yes it was until the move ins. It’s a shame folks can’t keep their states in shape and have to flood ours. …….and then they complain. Those of us who have been here forever (native) have witnessed the destruction from day one. “What’s different….” Don’t try to change it into what you left…..you left for a reason.
@socialisttrafficregulator2015
3 ай бұрын
The highway infrastructure in the upstate is nowhere NEAR what is required to support the amount of new residential housing being built, imho. I was forced to travel I-26 several times each week just to keep your factories supported with inventory. I hated rolling through there.
@user-gh8bp9be1n
2 ай бұрын
Ive worked my buttocks off my whole life..I guess unlike yourself.I have no say in what the garbage politicians have done to my beautiful state.I had nothing to do with its downfall..And i guess with your permission.I would like to get away from what theyve done.Who else ahould i ask for permission.Im a likeable guy..i swear@richardcranium3579
@tebelshaw9486
2 ай бұрын
Worst drivers anywhere. I lived in Greenville 13 years and Charleston 2 years. Glad to be safe here in Florida. When I used to drive home to PA, I always dreaded having to go through SC. 😮
@CordillaGershwin
5 ай бұрын
I hate videos like this. We are FULL. As a SC native, the thing we HATE about transplants are the constant criticism of our food, our schools and our general way of life. Our food goes back to days of slavery & combines many African & southern traditions. Our schools were great until they became overcrowded. Your vehicles are charged as property tax & the more expensive=higher taxes. Btw: My grandfather has pulled MANY gators out of Lake Murray to relocate them elsewhere. Gators traveled the tributaries before there was a lake there. I have ancestors that are buried in a cemetery under lake Murray.
@dennyfie
4 ай бұрын
I did like lk.murry and ray leavers bbg. And the land,other than that you can have the Columbia area... Bo
@manifest.on.sumo2024
3 ай бұрын
Like we gaf
@theo-avl
3 ай бұрын
Overall, the schools never really were that great.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Yes we are full. Overflowing.
@davidgladdenjr
2 ай бұрын
Yes, we are full! Stop coming here shit. Go to Georgia, Louisiana, Anywhere else
@gatorman5813
2 ай бұрын
I left California in 1989 & arrived here right before Hurricane Hugo.. Never looked back.. The midlands ( Columbia) is my home..👍💯 Go Gamecocks..
@bishopp14
2 ай бұрын
Same here! Go COCKS!!
@micker9830
Ай бұрын
My wife already hit two deer since we have been here(7yrs). We moved from CT to Beaufort and LOVE it here!! We miss the Italian food from up there and of course being between NYC and Boston was nice. It's just easy living down here, weather is always sunny and warm and people are nice and laid back. No more gloomy cold winters. Can't even remember the last time the sun didn't come out during the day. Not like the week long rain fests in CT.
@terezemills
Ай бұрын
I'm from CT as well and hoping to move there within the next 2 years. Probably in the Georgetown area.
@dougcassin677
Ай бұрын
Repetitive weather patterns and constant sunny weather can also get boring depending on ones preferences. Real New Englanders embrace the four distinct seasons and swings in he weather. Those who don't strongly identify with their region and seasonal climates are those fueling most of the sloppy sprawl going on down here. Not just in SC but the south as a region.
@chrisbennett6747
Ай бұрын
@@terezemills We are in the country a few miles outside of Georgetown. The bad smell from the paper mill is the real deal. Fortunately we only get it rarely when the wind is just right.
@sparkynapalm3662
2 ай бұрын
I've lived in the midlands of SC for 50 years. I also am a retired state law enf officer. People in SC can't drive worth a crap and the heat is miserable. The fall is the best, we love our guns, we love our football...but we don't like the overcrowding that's starting to take place. We don't need blue state attitudes in. Red state.
@micker9830
Ай бұрын
People say that in every state I have ever been in lol I guess no one can drive anywhere.
@edmundcowan9131
Ай бұрын
Why are you there
@chrisbennett6747
Ай бұрын
@@sparkynapalm3662 why you think the drivers are so bad? we notice a shit-ton of illegal left turns 🙈
@sparkynapalm3662
Ай бұрын
@@chrisbennett6747 honestly a shit ton of people have suspended drivers license and no insurance. They don't care. The careful drivers are usually folks who pay out the nose for insurance...even for under or no insurance coverage..and have DL they want to keep
@lorimartin5094
27 күн бұрын
Reading this is discouraging. My home state has been ruined. Too many blue state minds have moved to my state for our high end jobs. Drivers are rude and always in a hurry. I am contemplating moving to SC in hopes that people are kinder and slower paced. My state was voted #1 for most rude drivers beating NY and Miami. Sick of it 😢
@mikeh5757
3 ай бұрын
Drivers are pretty bad in the country too, no matter how fast you are going you will have someone tailgating you
@user-sg6sv9oi6i
3 ай бұрын
I'm in NJ, and my son and I often complain about this. He is a new driver, and I strongly recommended him just to pull over to let these obnoxious, dangerous drivers pass. Be safe. 🫂❤️
@jebby16
2 ай бұрын
In Florida, I've seen cars pulled over on interstate for tailgating. I've also seen troopers pull over fools for driving too slow on the far left passing lane.
@mrautomatic9087
Ай бұрын
I have driven in the Philippines, the DR, Costa Rica, Canada, Thailand, etc. Where is the worst place? The DR, it is like NYC and the Bronx, shi... hole.
@lindalewis8503
7 ай бұрын
I escaped from CA and moved to SC! I adore it here. I'm in the upstate area near Townville. I can see Georgia from my window across Lake Hartwell. But don't come here, we're full up now!!!
@brandongaronteam
7 ай бұрын
That's awesome, I am glad you are enjoying it! I am trying to make a video comparing the upstate to the midlands. Can I ask what made you pick the upstate?
@sjc3426
6 ай бұрын
Lets hope the State dosent end up been like California. LOL
@pambeck324
3 ай бұрын
We’ve had an explosion of residential housing starting in 2023, it’s utter nonsense watching every tree being felled and all wildlife run out of their natural habitat. We are indeed very friendly people and have so many beautiful places to visit. We welcome transplants but we will discourage any outsiders ideologies, we like the slower paced life here in the upstate of South Carolina.
@devbella5223
3 ай бұрын
No problem! ❤
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
@@sjc3426it’s headed that way…..sickening
@jojojeep1
Ай бұрын
I know this is going to sound weird I just sold my home on Long Island to move to Pickens County South Carolina, it took nearly 9 months to sell my home. That’s after a buyer put down money on the house. It was a special case the person who bought my home, took a 50% loan from a bank and the government gave them a 50% grant but with all that extra paperwork and legwork it took nine months which almost financially ruined me and my wife. For reasons I would rather not speak about, but yes, New York sucks
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Remember WHY NY sucks
@jojojeep1
Ай бұрын
@@bw1357 How can I forget?
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
That's crazy!!
@kevinsmckay
Ай бұрын
Alligators have been found in the Saluda River and in Lake Murray. Regardless of how they get there, you should be aware of the possibility.
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
Ok.
@davidpp330
5 ай бұрын
Actually, South Carolina is replacing Florida as a fast growing state for retirees. It seems it has become too expensive to retire in Florida so people are setting up retirement in South Carolina.
@brandongaronteam
5 ай бұрын
Check out this video, I discuss this kzitem.info/news/bejne/mIN_vWuaknl5f6Q
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Makes one nauseous
@dougcassin677
11 ай бұрын
We actually have more annual precipitation in the northeast. But our humus soil composition which is porous drains well. The reason for retention ponds is because of the kind of soil in SC. Piedmont red clay is mostly sedimentary rock, isn't porous and doesn't drain well. So heavy rainfall creates mud slides and reddish standing water.
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Interesting perspective. On the south side of our town we are all sandy soil and the regulations still exist.
@josephmckeone1309
2 ай бұрын
Retention ponds are because of the flooding. From storms, it's a regulation now. To much overdevlopment
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
If you're over 65 you get a homestead exemption on your home taxes
@bishopp14
2 ай бұрын
And if you are 100% Disabled Vet.
@josemirles4595
11 ай бұрын
There are tons of gators in the Waterer River which is in Kershaw County. Kershaw County is in the Piedmont region. I only mention it because a couple of gators tried to tip over my kayak. That was the last time I kayaked there.
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Which part of the river? The fall line splits right around Elgin and Camden?
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
Kershaw is in the pede area
@elambz89
11 ай бұрын
Moved to Lexington in June, and we've definitely seen a gator in the Congaree river!
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
What are your favorite places in the city?😄
@elambz89
11 ай бұрын
We love the riverwalk, Edventure and the zoo for the kiddos. Market on main was great for dinner and live music. We are still exploring though!@@brandongaronteam
@ChiefMac
4 ай бұрын
Those are graveyards not cemeteries. I learned the difference of the two on a tour of Charleston SC. 👍🏾😁
@brandongaronteam
4 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@ConfusedAutumnTrees-bu1ei
2 ай бұрын
I just recently moved to columbia sc from texas i like it here so far besides the traffic
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
Had a few from Texas that like it too! Most came from the DFW area, so traffic was a lot better here.
@ConfusedAutumnTrees-bu1ei
2 ай бұрын
I came from waco texas
@spencerA556
7 ай бұрын
As a tow truck operator, I couldn’t help but laugh that they call them “hookers” 😂 not something you hear up in the northeast
@brandongaronteam
7 ай бұрын
Haha right!
@allisonrees6763
4 ай бұрын
I have never heard a tow truck called a hooker. Next door in Georgia we call them wreckers.
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
Never heard that as i grew up in the south Carolina upstate
@johnlogan3451
4 ай бұрын
No retail liquor sales on Sunday, Beer sales on Sunday are county by county, Where I live in S.C I cant buy beer on Sunday. (Cherokee County)
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
There are 6 other days
@kimplush_are_people_too6858
5 ай бұрын
When we moved here we were immediately impressed with the Southern hospitality. :) We have seen an alligator lying on a boulder by the river at the Congaree River Walk. Years ago we had a tornado that downed huge trees in our neighborhood only. I doubt it was even on the news.
@dennyfie
4 ай бұрын
When push comes to shove you will see the bill of goods you were sold.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
@@dennyfieyou mean when locals resist the Kalifornication?
@darksideofthemoon7332
4 ай бұрын
Should’ve moved to Charleston. Moved here also in 2015…everything has changed, some for the worse, some for the better. Bought a house just in time in 2018 for $316k, it’s now worth $550k. No way I’m selling. Love it here. Many of the things you discuss are absolutely true, but the bottom line is really can you adapt?
@brandongaronteam
4 ай бұрын
Charleston is way to congested and way too much traffic for us. I spend a lot of time down there with work and the traffic reminds me of Cali, at times. We made about 30K in equity in our first house and have about 150K in the house we live in now, so we have faired pretty well here too.
@darksideofthemoon7332
4 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam yeah, traffic is zero issue for me. Fully medically retired from the Army with full pension, VA Disability and SSI. I haven’t worked in 11 years now. I just turned 55. Never having to work again and being paid like this since 44 yrs old is the American Dream. Thats a whole lotta retirement for a little bit of work when you look at the big picture. Did I mention I’m 100% tax exempt for property taxes AND federal income taxes for combat related injuries? A lot tell me “must be nice! Wish I had it like that!” Hey, join up, serve 20 years, take injuries and risk your life multiple times in a combat zone during three separate 12 month deployments and you can have it all too! But the usual response I get is 🦗…🦗…🦗…🦗…🤣🇺🇸
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service, I know you sacrificed a lot for the life you have now.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Charleston has been thoroughly ruined
@darksideofthemoon7332
3 ай бұрын
@@richardcranium3579 that’s your opinion. It’s been fantastic for me. 🤷♂️
@user-yp9fb1jb6m
3 ай бұрын
In Myrtle Beach we call mopeds drunkercycles.
@qitqat7425
3 ай бұрын
upstate.....liquersycles.
@user-ze9ns4hu8m
2 ай бұрын
We call them scotch rockets
@dickeysgarage
Ай бұрын
I live in the Midlands and have always referred to them as deweycycles (dui).
@Pallasathena-hv4kp
3 ай бұрын
I love Spanish moss. My husband is from Georgetown. I’m from Alabama and ancestors from Abbeville, Alabama. Spanish moss reminds me of home. ❤
@hortagent5687
6 күн бұрын
Deer are a problem all over the East. Here in the Northeast, they cause numerous accidents everywhere. In New York State, there are deer all the way down to wooded areas in the Bronx. The most dangerous times to be on the road is at dawn and dusk.
@TheLordbal
2 ай бұрын
no license required to carry either way here in sc btw
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
Yes, I did mention this in another video about the recent change in laws.
@barbarasaunders2160
11 ай бұрын
@4:26 I tell you no lie, nearly every community I went to had a police car. I was wondering why.
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Do you live in the area? 🤔
@SuperAllears
2 ай бұрын
Maybe they live there.My family member is in law enforcement and they take their car home.
@barbarasaunders2160
2 ай бұрын
@SuperAllears that wasn't allowed where I use to live.
@SuperAllears
2 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam no
@RiccardaJarvis-lv8tq
Ай бұрын
The prices for houses are out of reach for many…
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
Our prices are still below national averages..
@user-tl7zj5ev4q
2 ай бұрын
Roads are no worse than high tax states
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
Truth!
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Roads are awful
@georgiabobcat8695
3 ай бұрын
I keep up with arrests in western SC. Lots of DUI's and meth busts. That may explain their rude and dangerous driving there.
@TisiphonesShadow
2 ай бұрын
Nope, just too many people from Georgia moving east.
@pw5207
28 күн бұрын
Columbia sc is one of the last places of choice in the state. The fact you chose that place to live is a good indicator that you felt comfortable and happy there. People who stay there either cant aford to move, cant get jobs elsewhere or they are a perfect fit. Feel free to leave!
@brandongaronteam
28 күн бұрын
Ok
@carolynfox704
Ай бұрын
It's not something you brought up, but the mental health care here is atrocious. Maybe it's better off near a big city, but I was on a waiting list to see a psychiatrist for about 9 months. I still haven't been able to get in to see a therapist, and that sucks even more because it's pretty common for people to have to switch therapists a few times to find someone they click with.
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
I worked in EMS for many years, this is a commonality across the country. They defunded the state mental health hospitals in the 1960s and it hasn’t been the same since.
@goodintentions1302
3 ай бұрын
Deer in Central NYS where I'm from are plentyful! Even close to downtown you can see them, often walking down the sidewalk, just like a dog. But they tend to jump out in front of cars a lot more often. 😂
@akutan224b
2 ай бұрын
I retired from the Army in 2003 at Ft. Jackson. Been here since 2002. I grew up in Eastern North Carolina. Hope you transplants don't vote for libs. LOL
@onthecouchwiththelittlemin422
Ай бұрын
Funny
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
Its the transplants
@user-ze9ns4hu8m
2 ай бұрын
Nah, it's the bigoted intolerant locals.
@joebrown19811
2 ай бұрын
I live here and people or moving here like crazy.
@dougcassin677
11 ай бұрын
And that's why houses are built on concrete slabs and have no basements. Half the house would be underwater if one insisted on a cellar with clay soil or sandy loam soils. We Northeasterner's love our cellars for storge and maybe a man cave, TV room.
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. @dougcassin677
@jeffrobodine8579
6 ай бұрын
You can always build a large garage land and laws permitting.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
No all are built on slabs.
@Steve-Cro-Magnon-Man
Ай бұрын
Only inexpensive homes are on slabs. Decent homes are on a raised foundation.
@tonyfreeman8191
3 ай бұрын
You do know that there is allgator in north Augusta sc in Augusta Georgia because the Savanah river runs to the ocean
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
I’m not in Augusta, but thanks.
@user-fy7ih1vb3r
Ай бұрын
Shout out to Kyzer Rd there at the end 😂
@budcurtis4512
2 ай бұрын
I'm a North Carolinian and I love SC!
@carrieannharris7075
Ай бұрын
What’s the difference between the two?
@tedmaynard7326
24 күн бұрын
@@carrieannharris7075 North Carolina is about twice the population of SC, and SC does not have the mountains and Blue Ridge PKWY that NC has. SC has nice beaches, but not like the Outer Banks of NC. Both are very nice states.
@lolitaklikna3126
2 ай бұрын
My husband and I have already started very seriously to take steps towards moving to South Carolina (we ourselves are Lithuanians, but we currently live in Belgium), but after reading the comments here about many alligators in some rivers and tornadoes, even my stomach felt sick. How are you not afraid of that?
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
Pretty much everywhere in the United States has some sort of natural disasters that they are prone to. Ultimately you’re just picking which one you will tolerate. I prefer getting warnings for hurricanes, versus the devastating earthquakes with no warning, we had on the West Coast. Alligators are more prominent at the coast, it’s not something I think about inland.
@TisiphonesShadow
2 ай бұрын
Why are we not afraid? Two reasons... We're Americans and we're SOUTHERNERS.
@gooney0
16 күн бұрын
Unlike crocodiles, alligators aren't mean. They won't attack if you leave them alone. Just keep small pets away from water. An alligator will eat your dog. If you see a gator you don't need to run away. Just don't pet them!
@selectiveoutrage6617
7 ай бұрын
Interesting about driving golf carts on city streets. I could save a fortune as a retiree.
@brandongaronteam
7 ай бұрын
It is possible! I do always say, keep in mind there are not a ton of neighborhoods that connect to shopping and dinning via 35 mph streets. There are some, but not many in the midlands.
@josemirles4595
11 ай бұрын
On your Mexican food comparison, here in SC we generally see Tex-Mex foods. While you are apparently used to a Cali-Mex cuisine. Brothers and Beer, a local restaurant is a pretty decent Cali-Mex joint. I spent a year in California and then years in Texas. Personally I love Tex-Mex foods and can tell you that Taco Bell is their own thing and is definitely not Tex-Mex. Cali-Mex foods was good but I was rarely able to get refried beans, only black or some weird looking white beans. Never had enough cheese in the dishes and always took much veggies. I prefer more meat and cheese (Tex-Mex). Finally chili should be hot, not that mild bland crap Cali-Mex tries to pass off as chili. My understanding is that Cali-Mex is supposed to be a healthy Mexican food. I can see that, but if I am paying for it, I want my Mexican food to be tasty. I will eat healthy at home.
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Been to Brothers and Beer, not impressed. Real Mexico is the closest. California is definitely not healthy Mexican, of course there’s some new trendy “fresh” style Mexican that are gaining popularity, but not at all authentic Mexican we are use to. Refried beans was most common. Real authentic has hardly any cheese, tamales and corn tacos with meat onions and cilantro in corn tortillas, street tacos style. Ground beef was never an option, while its almost standard here.
@user-tl7zj5ev4q
2 ай бұрын
Moved to S.C. 3 years ago, came from the high tax state of N.J. love it here. This is the land of the free,by the way I got my CWP as for weather , I would rather fight the weather than oppressive government as far as food I have no problem with the food . Last note GO TRUMP
@mekebaanderson6843
2 ай бұрын
I left florida 2010 and came to South Carolina. The difference is like night and day.
@bunnymonette
26 күн бұрын
What do you like better in SC
@mekebaanderson6843
26 күн бұрын
@bunnymonette My decision to leave florida was the safety and financial reasons. Every other day, there was a shooting. The last one less than a mile from where I lived was a 5 year old baby getting killed. St. Petersburg was getting wilder by the day. I'd go to work 12 hour shifts, and prostitutes would be out walking the streets and doing the same thing when I came home. We don't have that here in Marion County, South Carolina. Not to say that it doesn't happen, but it's not so out loud.
@stolnpckup
Ай бұрын
There are gators in the midlands. Go check out the cayce river walk.
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
I never said they weren’t in the Midlands, I said they weren’t in Lake Murray and not common, you have to head towards the coastal Plains. I mentioned that you can easily find them down at the Congaree State Park. As well, I’ve been to the Cayce Riverwalk more times than I can count and I’ve never seen a gator
@stolnpckup
Ай бұрын
@brandongaronteam where is congrlarew state park? Also, they are down there on the river walk. A buddy of mine patrols the river walk. His coworkers have seen them.
@Frank-nh9fe
7 ай бұрын
SC is known for low property taxes, which is great, but to some extent, you get what you pay for. So what is under funded? Schools? Community amenities?
@brandongaronteam
7 ай бұрын
Schools get taxed in numerous areas, so they seem to receive descent funding. The county roads could be better. As well, IMO, it is less of the "beautification" stuff vs what I saw in Cali. Most main roads don't have gutters, just drainage off the side, no tree lined medians, the street lights are on cords, not fancy poles. Those kinda things.
@jeffrobodine8579
6 ай бұрын
As a person getting close to retirement that means little to me but it would be important to a young Family.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Yeah the whole “low taxes” thing is changing…….
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Those amenities are located in Nashville TN....Go there
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
@@richardcranium3579due to transplants from NY, OH, CA
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
My house is on a crawl space not all houses are on a slab
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
I’m aware, not sure where that impression came from?
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
I haven't heard of calling a tow truck as he said here
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
Looks like you said you are in Greenville. In Columbia Schroeder's Towing is the largest in the area. Their tag line is the best hookers in town.
@rocker8692
6 ай бұрын
FJB
@tomfields3682
28 күн бұрын
FSC
@jarvisstradford7211
9 күн бұрын
@@tomfields3682Ftf fdt
@dwightsmith5174
2 ай бұрын
Hitting a deer is not an issue just in SC. We hit a deer doing 65 in Nebraska! Thank God the pickup had a snow plow mount! No damage to pickup. Wife woked in vehicle insurance claims for a couple years. Daily had numerous claims for hitting a deer, from all over America.
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
I understand deer are in a lot of states, but those coming from concrete jungles aren't used to it.
@gooney0
16 күн бұрын
My area had a TON of deer in the 1990's. They got into office parks and even on the Interstate. Driving at night you'd look for the glowing green eyes! Hunting rules were relaxed and the deer are now in the woods where they belong. A few but not so bad.
@patrickmanasco5905
3 ай бұрын
They also do park at empty houses to deter crime too sometimes if it’s been an issue n have one
@chrisbennett6747
3 ай бұрын
We too are “recovering Californians” who now live in South Carolina. We were surprised by how being from California was weaponized against us. We don’t advertise it but one was my neighbor and one researched my social media. We didn’t see this coming 😏.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
We’re wary of past voting habits
@chrisbennett6747
3 ай бұрын
@@richardcranium3579 I can understand that. We’re team Red 🇺🇸 and couldn’t take the 💩 show the once beautiful State of California has become.
@richardcranium3579
2 ай бұрын
Some people don’t learn from mistakes
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Those of who have been here since the American Revolution liked it the way it was. Y'all moving here is making SC something less than it used to be.
@chrisbennett6747
Ай бұрын
@@bw1357 I’m sure the American Indians have similar sentiments 🫤
@inmyopinion6662
5 ай бұрын
Just because your cat has kittens in the oven doesn't make them muffins! Was told this in Maine when I said my kids were born there.
@brandongaronteam
5 ай бұрын
Interesting.. never heard that.. not even sure what the means haha
@Pallasathena-hv4kp
3 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteamI think it means you need to have family history/ancestors that goes back generations to be accepted. Maine has a lot of “clannish” ideas. You can’t just move there from the outside, start a family, and be readily accepted by the locals who have lived there for generations and generations. Ancestry matters to them.
@JayMak1963
4 ай бұрын
you need to drive through PA! we have high gas tax and our roads are awful! Ihave been to Gilbert SC to visit friends abd the roads were so much better !
@brandongaronteam
4 ай бұрын
One of the few states I haven’t been through! I’ve helped quite a few from PA over the years, plan to make a video comparing SC vs PA in the future!
@JayMak1963
2 ай бұрын
@@tebelshaw9486 but other states with worse weather have better roads. the winters here have been harsh in years
@petersplat6164
5 ай бұрын
@petersplat6164 0 seconds ago I moved to Clemson from Atlanta with the expectation that the lifestyle would be slower and quieter. It is slower, and I like that, but the noise is is about to drive me out of here. It seems, despite laws against it, people like to drive around with no muffler. Who are they trying to impress? I live a mile from a major road, and it's like a 24 hour tractor pull is next door. I gotta get out of this fuckin place. Atlanta Ga was much quieter, believe it or not. Greater Atlanta has emission inspections and a class of residents who had better things to do.
@pambeck324
3 ай бұрын
Life time south carolinian here and I total agree with you, half the population does not know what a dang muffler is. Honestly, I don’t understand why there isn’t a law against this. It’s nerve racking especially for an older person like me, but in fairness I’ve never liked the excessive noise. BTW, we’re in Central,Sc. And the trains come through on a regular basis 😖
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Atlanta? 🤮
@gooney0
16 күн бұрын
College towns are likely to have more teens. Teens are stupid. That's a problem in the north too. We have emissions testing, but that doesn't help.
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
I grew up in the south Carolina upstate mom from Greenville SC dad from Texas and eas in the AF. I am retired AF. all we ask is don't bring your liberal views we are not CAL
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Too late. They don’t learn
@bradsclassictrucks2007
2 ай бұрын
Welcome to the south, ... now go home
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
My kids are now locals, born and raised here.. We are home.
@onthecouchwiththelittlemin422
Ай бұрын
Funny !
@user-sc6zh3uk9b
2 ай бұрын
Best thing to do is not to wine and thank God for being in the south Iam from the south spent a few years there not so bad. But Florida is home all we ever hear from transplants is how we did it were I'm from just so you know we're sick and tired of hearing this so STOP TALKING ABOUT IT
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
I guess you missed my point, we’ve been here for eight years and enjoy it. I’m just trying to prevent those considering relocating here from showing up and being disappointed, when it wasn’t what they expected.
@jmo23341
5 ай бұрын
Its not so the police can respond quickly. Its called a take home car so u start and end your shift from home or when u get to the area u cover.
@brandongaronteam
5 ай бұрын
Interesting. We had a neighbor that was law enforcement that had told me that.
@davidmeyer7199
3 ай бұрын
My goodness i hate nj and still want to go just dont know which town
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
Lots of great towns to choose from!
@devbella5223
3 ай бұрын
Don’t do it - South Carolina is trash… the whole state goes to sleep at 6pm so many lazy people ugh racism is thick it’s awful
@theo-avl
3 ай бұрын
I was once in a tornado in Lexington, SC. There were 52 tornados in the state that day.
@jkeppler8144
11 ай бұрын
Love these videos! Coming to visit in October……Hurricane Ian PTSD !
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Coming from Florida? I ask because I have had a few already move up and Ian was their final straw.
@jkeppler8144
11 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam yes…..while we love the Gulf…..just can’t do this again. Once you have flood water in your home and have to redo it…..never want it again. There is always the beaches there!
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Crap
@wandamacpherson8733
5 ай бұрын
We walk in the road. Life is not so busy! In the west I have had many times where the sidewalk rises up and grabs you and you fall on your face. I did this in my own yard.
@brandongaronteam
5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the state, statistically, has some of the poorest ranked drivers and Columbia is one of the worst. I’m talking statistics, not my opinion. It may not be as busy, but still very dangerous to walk in streets here. And I love the idea that the sidewalks raise up and cause people to fall. Have you not seen the road conditions?
@bella-eg3pe
11 ай бұрын
Just tell these people, it's just for information only, I'm not trashing SC, it's - for - information - only 😅 inquiring minds want to know... LOL
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@user-xk4lq3ll8l
11 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteamYou have A lot of BALLS!!! I used to live in California for a couple of years) Even though I've spent most of my life here. Very few South Carolina folks would NEVER move out West. (Especially California) And you're spot on about the Drivers here. ALL of my car accidents have been in this State. (Never had any accidents living in California, Dallas, TX or Houston. Which are much Bigger cities) That makes ZERO sense!!! But you have ZERO content. KEEP Bulking Up!!
@user-xk4lq3ll8l
11 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteamI meant you have GREAT content! And I miss driving up Highway 99, (From Bakersfield to Sacramento California) I just couldn't afford living there anymore. But I had great times out there! (909) You already know what I'm talking about.
@user-xk4lq3ll8l
11 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteamEverybody Loves Maurice's BBQ. But you're right about the food. You can EASILY find a Taco 🌮 Truck off the Highway in California. (Especially back in the day) And get a nice carne asada taco with Extra cilantro. But they're getting better out here. There a nice spot off Percival Road you should check out. I forgot the name, but please 🙏 look them up. Their tacos, and tortas are actually pretty Solid 💪💯.
@trumplady4933
Ай бұрын
Dude with all the things you said. We south Carolina folks don't give a shit what you think. Country folk are straight country folk. Don't come destroying OUR country.
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
I think you missed my point.. we moved here happily and love it. I’m trying to make people understand what they are signing up for, before they show up and get upset it’s not… fill in the blank state they came from..
@onthecouchwiththelittlemin422
Ай бұрын
Well said
@junereader7230
4 ай бұрын
Good Mexican food in Charleston: Juanita Greenberg on King Street.
@leonardhenderson6723
3 ай бұрын
Some are on a basement in the mountains
@angiecapps690
Ай бұрын
My father, father in law and Uncle ran a wrecker and I never heard it called a hooker because they knew what a hooker was and it wasn't a wrecker. 😊
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
Maybe it’s only schroeder's towing who’s the most advertised towing company locally haha I dunno..
@devbella5223
3 ай бұрын
Gators… yeah on kiawah it wouldn’t be surprising to see em hanging out in crawl spaces.
@kfergus3662
6 ай бұрын
We have thought of moving to Columbia, SC, what about property tax and personal taxes on your car
@brandongaronteam
6 ай бұрын
Property tax on average is about .6% of assessed value in SC. Each county and district is slightly different. Vehicle taxes is covered at the end of this video, kzitem.info/news/bejne/lYeqypybonmjgHY Hope this helps!
@TisiphonesShadow
2 ай бұрын
If you vote Blue, SC isn't for you!!!
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Very high ....chose Tennessee
@rickhermida1842
Ай бұрын
California left coast should stay on their side of the country.
@brandongaronteam
29 күн бұрын
@@rickhermida1842 too late, been here since 2015 and not looking back.
@michellehutchins4075
4 ай бұрын
California does have books boxes in the suburbs where I live. I began seeing them during the Covid era.
@brandongaronteam
4 ай бұрын
Yes, the last time we visited family I saw my first book box, in the town I grew up in.
@mikesimpson9325
2 ай бұрын
most of SC is rural get used to it, or move back to CA
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
We got used to it, trying to let others know so they don't come here and expect different.
@dianasteward4530
7 ай бұрын
Open carry in South Carolina requires a CWP.
@brandongaronteam
7 ай бұрын
That is correct. The initial proposal did not require it, but it was added before signed into law.
@AlbertK-eq5gd
4 ай бұрын
Get your facts straight we are a rite to carry state both concealed and open carry. No permit required and ya most of us do carry
@devbella5223
3 ай бұрын
South Carolina schools rank 45th in the country … all that money goes to waste
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
While that’s true on a broad scale, many of the main areas, including Columbia region, have schools that rank in the top 5% and 10% of the country.
@devbella5223
3 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam still it’s kinda like saying I have the best smelling poop in the sewer tbh
@brandongaronteam
3 ай бұрын
Ok..
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
@@devbella5223that’s the logic that natives don’t want influencing local government and turning us into Kalifornistan.
@devbella5223
3 ай бұрын
@@richardcranium3579I’m glad you mention the government, but I fail to see how it’s a strength… SC government is so bass ackwards it makes California look brilliant by comparison
@leslienelis301
Ай бұрын
We have book boxes here in San Diego.mopeds & e-bikes in my opinion are dangerous for drunk drivers. Are there laws on e-bikes? lol who gets pleasantly surprised by a gator? lol
@A_Amazi
Ай бұрын
Also a transplant and had to laugh at the food comment (we also miss the good Mexican food)
@carbonarrow7
11 ай бұрын
Can you street license as Side-by-side there for street driving, and is there trail and forest roads for side-by-side RTV's to travel on??
@brandongaronteam
11 ай бұрын
This is what I found; www.dirtlegal.com/street-legal-utv-guide/south-carolina# There is a private pay to enter trail I’ve seen in the south part of our county, but it’s not very common around us. If you search online, you’ll find some in the more rural counties, especially in the upstate.
@michaellee9411
2 ай бұрын
Hey bud thanks for the video on the info on South Carolina a friend of mine lives in Greenville and I was looking up more detail on this area one thing being a Californian as you know you have to keep your head on a swivel and I noticed something in your video behind your left shoulder you have a license plate with your license up I assume that's not a duplicate I assume hopefully that's an older version but if you want to pay attention here you are actually exposing your vehicle to some thieves regarding VIN numbers and getting keys at the car dealership to come and take your car away so if that's a real license plate rethink that and turn it around when you're doing your video for your own security otherwise I hope to hear more about Greenville and appreciate your video info about Carolina I'm in San Diego seeking alternate Hillside in More Country simple living you know
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
I drive around all day with my license plate visible on my car.. I’m not sure how this exposes me to thieves? If you’re referring to my Cali plate, it is retired. Either way that car is sold.
@user-pe4xf6hd5q
5 ай бұрын
Love it….bring-it- on!
@mikimikemike1
Ай бұрын
hate the idea of a junk house developing on the block as well
@kevinsmckay
Ай бұрын
Roads are under construction thanks to the infrastructure bill ...but few in this state will admit it. 😎
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
The largest project we have, I-26/I-20 corridor 10-Year Plan which was established in July 2017. I get your point that the infrastructure bill has helped continue progress, but you can't give all the credit to it.
@kevinsmckay
Ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam Watch me.... 😎🤣
@Slingblade69ss
Ай бұрын
No night clubs except for maybe Columbia
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
Correct. I don’t know if I’ve ever visited an area that a had a night club in the suburbs.
@Steve-Cro-Magnon-Man
Ай бұрын
Whiskey bikes!
@gail2122
2 ай бұрын
But, we do not have a Democrat led state. That makes everything else minor.
@paulsholar9356
2 ай бұрын
Ground Zero of the Confederacy. The Lost Cause lives on.
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
As a 12th generation South Carolinian, y'all need to stay where you're at. We are overrun with transplants ruining our beautiful home state.
@brandongaronteam
28 күн бұрын
Ok..
@dhix2388
Ай бұрын
NOT ENOUGH
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
Enough what?
@lolz-f6c
Ай бұрын
South Carolina is a terrible place to raise children unless you’re very wealthy. I would even go as far to say that the state is a danger to children.
@dennyfie
Ай бұрын
I lived in Columbia SC I Loved the land, but I did not like living there at all. It could be different now since there is more people.
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Very dangerous, they may learn to go to church and worship God.
@cynthiahoggatt6911
4 ай бұрын
I AM MOVING THERE
@brandongaronteam
4 ай бұрын
Congrats!! What part?
@cynthiahoggatt6911
4 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam spartanburg need to be closeto everything lol
@cynthiahoggatt6911
4 ай бұрын
Csli to expensive
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
Crap
@Ginger57
2 ай бұрын
Increasing earthquakes. 😮
@brandongaronteam
2 ай бұрын
If you are referring to Elgin, they’ve said they believe it’s due to the excessive rain the year prior. This has happened in the past in SC when they filled a nearby reservoir. They say this is no indication of a further larger quake. I grew up in Cali, these are minor and they say every state is prone to earthquakes. We don’t rank that high, in comparison to the country.
@dsuttajit
Ай бұрын
SC did had big earthquake before back in the late 1800s in Charleston I believe
@bunnymonette
26 күн бұрын
@@brandongaronteamso the Elgin earthquakes shouldn't be a concern?
@sjc3426
6 ай бұрын
Hey Brandon is there work for Real Estate Appraisers the state?
@brandongaronteam
6 ай бұрын
Not 100% sure. Have an appraisal on Tuesday, we’ll try and ask him what their demand is like.
@sjc3426
6 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam Thanks, appreciate your feedback.
@brandongaronteam
6 ай бұрын
Appraiser said the market is hot depending on how far you’re willing to travel. He said there’s not as many people in the business because most of them are aging out. So if you are willing to travel often, you’ll have no trouble finding work. Hope that helps!
@sjc3426
6 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam Thanks for the information & getting back to me. :)
@paulrudi8769
3 ай бұрын
How about for residential electricians?
@Slingblade69ss
Ай бұрын
People are tight with thier money,and seem to want home projects done for free still a slave labor state and all the wealth is by the water and the roads are bad
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Yeah and night life sucks.All they do here is sit on the front porch and snap beans and talk about the weather. Need to stay where you're at. Don't come here.
@originalk9111
6 ай бұрын
Huge pay cut from cali to sc wow
@brandongaronteam
6 ай бұрын
I actually made more in SC at my career, prior to real estate. So depends on the industry.
@jeffrobodine8579
6 ай бұрын
Cost of living is probably less than half in S.C as opposed to Cali.
@brandongaronteam
6 ай бұрын
@@jeffrobodine8579 for us, we mathed it to be about 1/3 or 1/4 less when we moved. May be different now. Ie our 150k house was about $500k in Cali.
@jeffrobodine8579
6 ай бұрын
@@brandongaronteam As a person getting close to retirement that $350,000 is a significant amount of money to live on in an affordable State. I currently own my home in a nice suburb of Chicago but am getting tire of the cold, the congestion and the ever raising taxes that will never be enough due to a pension crisis brought forth by ridiculous politicians over the last couple decades. Do not even get me started on the politics and rising crime here.
@richardcranium3579
3 ай бұрын
That excessive salary was needed to pay for “free” stuff like syringes for drug addicts….
@peterhildebrandt2827
2 ай бұрын
Been here on and off since 1978. Heading back to New York State where I came from. Sick of the hateful plantation mentality politicians.
@TisiphonesShadow
2 ай бұрын
Good riddance, enjoy Tammany Hall.
@bw1357
Ай бұрын
Hasta la vista
@mikimikemike1
Ай бұрын
i just dont want to be told anything
@brandongaronteam
Ай бұрын
Neither does your neighbor. That's the double edged sword.
@chicha7880
3 ай бұрын
Just like the animals in america... Its all disappearing
@fredacer4974
22 сағат бұрын
you left out idiots per sq mile
@louisn660
4 ай бұрын
What a joke! I'm leaving NY! Enough said.
@socialisttrafficregulator2015
4 ай бұрын
Horrible drivers. Worst in the country.
@brandongaronteam
4 ай бұрын
I think they rank pretty high up there..
@jimmoseley2983
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully that will keep you from moving to SC.
@socialisttrafficregulator2015
3 ай бұрын
@@jimmoseley2983 you bet. Not having to supply your factories with assembly parts give me the warm fuzzies.
@dwightsmith5174
2 ай бұрын
Been here 3.5 years since moving from Metro Phoenix. No difference. Really bad driver's are an epidemic over America!
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