Seth Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hey guys... My wife and I are moving to SC on September 1st. She's in administration at Marion Regional and we're looking for advice regarding a nice, upscale community in the area. We're thinking within 1/2 hour of Marion ---- so from about Conway to Florence. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have a 4 year old daughter thats going to need school and an executive wife that likes fancy shopping/ dining. Thanks. seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 fancy shopping/ dining. In South Carolina?? Surely you jest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Says the guy living in Ohio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Meat and Potatoes baby! And maybe a little ketchup to spice things up! Good luck with the move Seth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Paddle faster I hear banjos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well, it's not Texas, but I guess I'll let y'all go................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Seth,once you get here you will never leave--welcome,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Ya'll don't no nothing about Carolina. You can go from trout fishing and rafting on the Chattooga to fine dining and coastal fishing in one day. Ever heard of Charleston, Hilton Head, and Fripp Island? They have some of the best seafood you could ask for, and places to shop that most people can't afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Plus the Carolina's are the home of many gun clubs hosting matches, both local and major. Not far from the Marion area, just south of Columbia off I26 you have the MidCarolina Gun Club. You also have the Palmetto Gun Club in Charleston, Spartanburg Practical in Spartanburg, and a club just east of you in Aynor, SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 thats why I left BELTON,,back in the 80's it got too little-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 is the Belton Gun Club still in operation,last I hear it was out at shady grove rd.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Seth, Looking forward to seeing you at the Palmetto Gun Club on Sept 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks, but October 1st is more likely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 My wife lived in Florence for a year and loved it. Having lived in Lubbock, San Antonio, Sebring, Florence was the only town she'd run back to. The climate agreed with her and the A/C took the edge off the days that she found to hot/humid. The cost of living was next to nothing by comparison. As for culture shock, she didn't seem to mind. The closest she came to feeling out of place was when she went to get her hair done the first time. Since she knew nobody in town to refer her to a beauty parlour, she took a chance on the beauticians school across from her apartment complex. The whitest girl you've ever met was greated by a class of 100% African-American students. The student assigned to do her hair smiled, looked her over, and declared, "Honey, I haven't got the slightest clue what to do with your hair!". The class laughed and the instructor used her as a demonstration on how to style naturally straight hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clown Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Flying in to Florence in a couple of weeks to visit my family. Boiled peanuts here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Getting closer. Another trip to scout thursday... sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad C. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'll second the Mid-Carolina and Palmetto Gun Club recommendations. I've hit both clubs and the matches are well-run and draw substantial crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_SC Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Where did you decide on? I can recommend a great realtor if you're looking in Florence, I know several people who have used her and every one has been very happy with her service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aglifter Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 As for schools - you'll, almost certainly, have to look at either private school. There are some nice parts of Conway, and its developing as a town. How far are you willing to drive for matches? There's one in Georgetown, and a couple in between Wilmington and N. Myrtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGMorden Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I'll second the Mid-Carolina and Palmetto Gun Club recommendations. I've hit both clubs and the matches are well-run and draw substantial crowds. Agree. Both clubs put on a good match. Mid Carolina in particular has GREAT facilities. I think their pistol bays may be in a former sand quarry/mine (whatever you call a sand getting place ). Highest backstop I've ever seen . Edited August 17, 2011 by MGMorden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi Seth! Nice to hear you're coming our way. I am a couple hours west but we frequently make the hour+ drive to Mid Carolina. It's a great range with a very well run match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 fancy shopping/ dining. In South Carolina?? Surely you jest! LOL! I've lived here for 25 years and travel a fair bit. Sarge is right...not much in the way of fine dining here. But, we do have anything you want as long as you want it fried! There is a place in Columbia called Lizards Thicket that has nothing but fried food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGMorden Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) LOL! I've lived here for 25 years and travel a fair bit. Sarge is right...not much in the way of fine dining here. But, we do have anything you want as long as you want it fried! There is a place in Columbia called Lizards Thicket that has nothing but fried food. I've been there . Honestly though, for dining in SC Charleston is where its at. Myrtle Beach has a lot of the "all you can eat fried seafood" type places that are good for those every now and then moments when you just want a giant pile of shrimp, but Charleston has a lot of good restaurants with local favorites. Red rice, she-crab soup, catfish stew, biscuits n' gravy, etc. If you're downtown give 82 Queen or Poogan's Porch a try. On the outskirts Seewee Restaurant in Awendaw is also a good pick (not really fine dining at Seewee - actually as casual as can be, but they have amazing food). Edited August 25, 2011 by MGMorden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike3232 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I second that Charleston has great food. Right next to 82 Queen is Husk, just got voted best restaurant by some magazine. Hall's Chophouse on King street is excellent. And there are plenty of places close to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetech Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I know you guys are mainly talking about the mid and low country since that's where the OP is looking, but... We have some extremely nice restaurants in Greenville should you find yourself up this way. Rick Erwin's, Nantucket, Soby's, The Lazy Goat, Devereaux's, American Grocery...I could go on! EEH - Belton Gun Club is still going! I'm heading down to Fripp in a couple weeks, what's the best shooting around there? I haven't ever thought of looking for a range that way. OP, you find a place yet? Edited October 8, 2011 by Gadgetech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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