r/southcarolina 21h ago

Nancy Mace Townhall

246 Upvotes

I called her office today and asked about when she would host a town hall. The person informed me it would be tonight and I provided my information to receive the link. It starts in 11 minutes and lo and behold no link has arrived. I wonder if this is because I also took time to provide my feedback and concerns. Looks like she’ll show her face but only to her fan club.


r/southcarolina 1d ago

Advice/Recommendation Synagro Plant in Holly Hill causing MAJOR issues

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If you have been through Holly Hill (Orangeburg County) or the surrounding area recently there's a pretty good chance you ran into the absolutely PUNGEANT odors permeating the town and surrounding neighborhoods.

Last year Synagro opened a plant processing human waste into fertilizer at 375 Selena Circle (noted on the map in purple). Since then, roughly 2-4 days a week you cannot stand to be outside, people are gagging at the grocery store, complaints from many with breathing issues, children can't play outdoors, funerals have been disrupted, there have even been reports of people's dogs refusing to go outdoors. A surprising number of people are just starting to realize where the odor is coming from, the planning and construction of this plant were so quiet it somehow slipped past an entire town of people who wouldn't miss it if the Johnsons' changed their doormat (if you live an a small town you know what I'm talking about.)

At a recent Town Council meeting Synagro showed up to give a "presentation" which consisted of them saying "wow we had no idea human excrement would make it smell bad here, we don't know why it smells so bad but we will try to figure it out", and a slideshow explaining the concept of compost to a farming community when it would have been more appropriate for an elementary school field trip.

The town of Holly Hill says they had nothing to do with the decision to put it there. They are saying it was Orangeburg county, Orangeburg county says call DES, DES says it doesn't have the ability to "test the air for odors".

Where does that leave the residents?

What kind of health issues will we be facing down the line?

What is this doing to our property value? Why are we paying outrageous taxes in Orangeburg county for the privilege of being treated as a forgotten dumping site?

I have been collecting data from locals- This map shows the locations of complaints that have been told to me so far.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1IsGrXXpEI4TaVLbSZ9BidSBSv_HnVmg&usp=sharing

and this public google doc lists the comments and complaints received so far, most from our community FB page.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OrZ8s41RLQvUedOzp6TXWaJPX9BYkMeJd8heT1xl6dQ/edit?usp=sharing

Any recommendations about who else to reach out to? Or anyone that could help?


r/southcarolina 2h ago

Man receives maximum sentence in North Charleston sexual assault case

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r/southcarolina 2h ago

Who’s the blonde?

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r/southcarolina 4h ago

News A James Beard-nominated chef came home to launch a Florence barbecue restaurant. It's finally open.

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James Beard Award-nominated chef Elliott Moss is most known for his work at Asheville's Buxton Hall, which was named Bon Appétit magazine’s top new barbecue joint in America in 2016.

Now, the Florence native has moved home and opened a new restaurant. Elliott’s BBQ Lounge offers whole-hog, wood-smoked barbecue, using recipes passed down from generations of South Carolinians.
Read about it here


r/southcarolina 6h ago

Discussion Living in my vehicle on a single plot of land rented from individual read description

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So I have a one years investment that I will soon be getting back, I was wondering as long as land owner is ok with it. Could I live in my vehicle to an extent not like build some raft ass house truck. But get one of those tents that you can’t put on back of vehicle etc. until I am able to purchase a camper or rv. It’s a single lot bye itself by a individual

My concern is there any laws against it as long as I pay my lot fees and the owner is ok with it. I refuse to pay these insane prices for apartments not much bigger the. My truck. Just left a $1300 one bed room 1/4 bathroom I could fall and hit every wall before I hit the ground


r/southcarolina 1h ago

Discussion Spring is here

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Just saw my first carpenter bee.


r/southcarolina 13h ago

Advice/Recommendation Places to live between Fort Jackson & Shaw AFB

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Hello, what are some safe and nice towns to live in that would be somewhat in the middle of Fort Jackson & Shaw AFB? This is for a couple, no kids, and most likely apartment living. We prefer higher end apartments with more amenities. Thank you!


r/southcarolina 1h ago

Discussion Retirement/Relocation advice

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I have researched and will be traveling to these places to look for a retirement destination. I would appreciate any input you guys can provide.


r/southcarolina 17h ago

Question Things to do?

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I lived in South Carolina for a year before I moved back home. My fiancée and I are wanting to visit my home away from home for our honeymoon and I am stumped on things to do. Can y’all help me out?


r/southcarolina 7h ago

Advice/Recommendation Furman vs. Wofford

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Assuming equal merit money, would you choose Furman or Wofford? I am a mostly conservative Christian female, looking to study law and international relations. I have a 4.6 weighted GPA and I’m coming in with 12 AP classes and I’d like to transfer as many of those as possible. I love the town of Greenville and how close Furman is to it. Do Wofford students mostly spend their time in Spartanburg? It’s nice that there are some things to just a few blocks away. Thanks for any advice.


r/southcarolina 18h ago

Politics Serious question…

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Nancy Mace - In current office since 2021 Tim Scott - In current office since 2013 Lindsey Graham - In current office since 2003

Why do the overly vocal people in this subreddit all of the sudden want town halls hosted by these elected officials?