10 Reasons to Love Living in South Carolina

Meet the South Carolina We Love!

Who hasn’t heard James Taylor’s words;

“In my mind I’m gone to Carolina
Can’t you see the sunshine?
Can’t you just feel the moonshine?
Ain’t it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind?
Yes, I’m gone to Carolina in my mind”

This article is the 5th installment of our series called “10 Reasons To Love….”

Today, we share why we love South Carolina!

As Strand Security celebrates 10 years in business in 2020, we are sharing a new blog each month.  We love living and working on the Grand Strand and this year-long celebration of all things we love is an ode to our beautiful state and community!

To read the previous articles in this series, check out
10 Reasons to Love our Community
10 Reasons to Love a Home Theater
10 Reasons to Love Smarthomes
10 Reasons to Love the Grand Strand

10 Reasons To Love Living in South Carolina

Here are the 10 reasons we love living (and working) in South Carolina, now find yours!

1. Love the Beaches in South Carolina!

Yes, you read that right!

2,876 miles of tidal coastline in South Carolina means a lot of beaches. Want to know where to go to find the BEST beaches? Look no more, but read this.

2. Love the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina

Did you know South Carolina has mountains? Sassafras Mountian stands 3560 feet tall. Discover the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina!

Take adventure to new heights in the majestic mountain region of the Palmetto State. With spectacular hiking trails, scenic waterfalls and sweeping views, the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina are an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

3. Love the South Carolina Sub-Tropical Climate

Outdoor enthusiasts as well as those who despise winter snow and cold, rave about the sub-tropical climate of South Carolina.

4. Love South Carolina for Their Sweet Tea

Did you know that Sweet Tea is thought be originated in Summerville, SC?

Learn more about it here!

5. Love South Carolina Cooking

There certainly are recipes that scream ‘South Carolina Home Cooking’

They include delicacies like

• Tomato Pie
• Collard Greens
• Peach Cobbler

Find those recipes and more here.

6. Love the Southern Hospitality

While we as residents of South Carolina certain know that southern hospitality is charming, it’s always wonderful to hear someone form outside our beautiful state sing our praises.

7. Love South Carolina Football!

It’s an experience, not just a one-time event.

Whether you love the Gamecocks, the Tigers or the Chanticleers, chances are that you’ll love the overall experience that South Carolina football gives us like nothing else.

Check out the picture in this article that says it all!

8. Love South Carolina BBQ

There are many different types of South Carolina Barbecue, but they all start with pork!

In South Carolina, that meat is invariably pork — sometimes pulled from a whole hog, sometimes chopped from a slow-smoked shoulder or ham, but always deriving from somewhere on the pig. In fact, try this experiment. Take a South Carolinian to a barbecue buffet (there is not shortage of such operations in the Palmetto State) and ask him or her, “go get me some barbecue.” What you’re going to get back is guaranteed. The steam table may be loaded down with ribs, chicken quarters, and maybe even sliced brisket, but unless they just recently moved to the state from Ohio, your dining companion is certain to bring you back a plate piled high with pork.

9. Love South Carolina Porches

Southern houses and porches – the perfect pair!

Our lovely weather is conducive to long evenings on the porch. Unless you live in one of our cities in a small apartment, most South Carolina houses feature a front (or rear) porch as a must-have outdoor room!

10. Love South Carolina Nature

There are so many wonderful State parks, beaches, lakes and other nature-rich areas to explore in South Carolina.

Places like Brookgreen Garden, The Myrtle Beach State Park, Editso River and Rave Cliff Falls! Learn more here.

Why Do you Love South Carolina So?

Let us know in the comments, here or on Facebook, what you love most about our beautiful Palmetto State!