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I’ve been to Allendale once. Actually went to a civic event their in support of then Governor Nikki Haley. Before I went there that day, I never knew Allendale ever existed. I feel for that community and anyone that has lived there. Sir, you may be right - it is the worst town in America - at least small town. I traveled that little town with the Governor that day and just wonder - what do people do here? Now, there are worse bigger cities - West Baltimore is probably the worst city in America - maybe by wide margin.Oh, it did NOT make the list and my mention of it to then fully exclude Allendale and surrounding areas should tell you all you need to know. The bathrooms are one of many “amenities” in the Allendale area that “lack luster”. I sometimes think I literally grew up in the worst town in America!
Some of the highlights:
Allendale was literally the poorest town in SC. Absolutely no job opportunities or viable businesses that provide anything resembling something fun to do.
It was the first school district in SC (which was about 49th/50 states in education at the time) to be TAKEN OVER BY THE STATE because the schools were so poorly run!
The teachers protested said state action as they knew they were all AWFUL teachers and would be promptly fired. The Augusta Chronicle (closest town with a reasonably circulated newspaper) ran a front page article on that protest, the picture of which literally showed a teacher holding a sign that read “We ain’t need no Government intervention”... Please, try to convince me they were being ironic. I always recall my brother (very smart- literally a rocket scientist now) went to his middle school math teacher and asked him for help with ore-algebra as he wanted to take the PSAT early... The teacher told him now because he “DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO DO ALGEBRA”... A MATH TEACHER!?!
Allendale HS (not a big school), was once raided by sled looking for drugs with dogs... Found like 6 people with CRACK COCAINE in their lockers at school! Like enough to SELL... Sled came back the very next day and CAUGHT 15 PEOPLE, apparently they assumed “well they cane yesterday, they won’t come today”! LOL
Our elected Mayor when taking over the office (a PART TIME JOB, paying like $15k at the time), in his first day in office literally asked one of his aids when the previous mayor was moving out of his house. (The previous mayor was wealthy my Allendale standards and had a mansion in the fancy part of town... Dumbass literally thought it was the Mayoral mansion and he got to move in once he won the election!! LMAO)
Same Mayor was told some old stores lining the downtown main street that had been condemned for decades needed to be torn down. He refused, called them historic monuments and said he would get the state to pay to have them restored... Shockingly one of the buildings literally fell down a few months later and blocked two lanes of main street... They got some guys to push the rubble over far enough so it was only blocking one lane for MONTHS until they could scrape up the funds to clean it up proper...
Our Spring Fedtival? The COOTER FEST! Yes. That’s right- COOTER FEST. See we called turtles “cooters” in Alendale (why? God only knows)... It became somewhat famous for a while in the 90s when people started using “cooter” as slang for a certain part of female anatomy.
Perhaps my favorite story though: Some guy was being called to court and charged with a crime that could be rather costly to him (I forget the charge, not paying child support or something), so his big plan to get out of it?- HE BURNT DOWN THE COURT HOUSE! Quite successfully... Like burned it TO THE GROUND. It did not work obviously... He was just also charged with a hist of additional crimes, but it made for a great story!
Freedie, Folly is nice. Most Charleston beaches are. Less expensive then IOP or Sullivan's.Folks, tell me about Folly Beach. I've never actually been to Folly Beach ( I don't think ) but years ago I heard it was a run down beach but in recent years I'm hearing good things about Folly.
Would it be a nice place to spend a Wedding Anniversary Weekend?
There are some exceptional places along the intercoastal waterway. One of the most beautiful in my opinion is just off the waterway. A place called Sandy Island. Nowadays it is too commercialized but 20 years ago you could cruise along the the old ricefields and watch the Ospreys feeding their young. One of the moments when I could sense the majesty of this planet and its creator happened at sunset on the Waccamaw. I have pictures of it on my computer. South end of Pawleys at low tide is like that too.Debordieu
Folly Beach
Baseball complex with youth teams playing.
Pawleys island
Inter coastal waterway.
Freedie, Folly is nice. Most Charleston beaches are. Less expensive then IOP or Sullivan's.
Judson Mill is being developed.What area do you live? I'm in the southern part of Greenville Co. south of Woodmont HS.
............Our elected Mayor when taking over the office (a PART TIME JOB, paying like $15k at the time), in his first day in office literally asked one of his aids when the previous mayor was moving out of his house. (The previous mayor was wealthy my Allendale standards and had a mansion in the fancy part of town... Dumbass literally thought it was the Mayoral mansion and he got to move in once he won the election!! LMAO)...........
There is a lumber yard on US 278 on the way to Kline. That's the only industrial anything I can think of there. And there's USC Salkehatchie.I’ve been to Allendale once. Actually went to a civic event their in support of then Governor Nikki Haley. Before I went there that day, I never knew Allendale ever existed. I feel for that community and anyone that has lived there. Sir, you may be right - it is the worst town in America - at least small town. I traveled that little town with the Governor that day and just wonder - what do people do here? Now, there are worse bigger cities - West Baltimore is probably the worst city in America - maybe by wide margin.
My List:
1. Cherry Grove Point (at low tide)
2. Garden City Board Walk on the inlet (especially at sunset)
3. Sullivans Island
4. Folly Beach
5. Sunset, SC (Camp McCall, specifically the Chapel)
They have issues over there. They even made it illegal to build sandcastles on the beach. Go figure...Surprised I didn't see the Isle Of Palms on anyones' list.
Our Spring Fedtival? The COOTER FEST! Yes. That’s right- COOTER FEST. See we called turtles “cooters” in Alendale (why? God only knows)
Yes but they have taco boy.Folly is nice but in summer weekends are too crowded.....parking is terrible. we have rented houses and due to everyone parking on the streets you get blocked in . real bad when you want or need to leave.
Not in order not just five
Fishing in the trees across from Santee state park
Watching a sunrise atop table rock on a fall morning
Almost anywhere on a SC beach at sunrise (the sounds, the smells, the sun light breaking though the darkness).
A Friday night football game in late September or early October (a rivalry game) it is an event to breathe in deeply!
The first viewing of a grandchild through those hospital windows
A child, a grandchild, a close friend, someone whose life you have touched be baptized (the emotions, the deepest emotions, the blessing of that event)
We have a condo there! It is a great area!Cherry Grove Point (at low tide) with the grand kids..
Cherry Grove Beach
Founders Park
Cherry Grove Beach
Cherry Grove Beach
Lake Marion and Golf.. The town, no so hot..The town, or Lake Marion?
Surfside BeachMy List:
1. Cherry Grove Point (at low tide)
2. Garden City Board Walk on the inlet (especially at sunset)
3. Sullivans Island
4. Folly Beach
5. Sunset, SC (Camp McCall, specifically the Chapel)
Someone mentioned fishing for flounder in Breech InletSurprised I didn't see the Isle Of Palms on anyones' list.
I live in the Myrtle Beach area and unfortunately have to agree with you until the crime is cleaned up and they figure out the traffic problem.Wow! You mentioned Barnwell, Kline and Hampton... Being an Allendale boy I know all of those places too well. None make my favorite places list though! LOL
I WILL follow you up on Beaufort though, esoecially Hunting Island. My oarents built a house on the marsh on Lady’s Island when I was a kid and that is the most peaceful place on Earth to me!
Besides that:
2- Charleston
3- Columbia (really improved since I Have lived here)
4- Downtown Greenville (the whole rest of that part of the state can kiss it)
5- any of the Islands just past Charleston.
Intentionally excluded- Myrtle Beach.
Ocean Drive where the women in there are 60ish ! It might not be your thing but it
Someone mentioned fishing for flounder in Breech Inlet
wow didnt realize they moved the NC mountains to SC.. Good Skiing is closer now..Pawleys Island
Fleet Landing
My favorite fishing lake
NC Mountains
Anywhere with my family
How embarrassing!. I'm annexing. How bout SC mountains?wow didnt realize they moved the NC mountains to SC.. Good Skiing is closer now..
(Kidding pal)
That’s Fantastic! I know it’s not easy (and is expensive) but everyone I’ve ever treated has been so happy they did it. Hope all is well. Stay safe.Hey ClemDent, I got my permanent implants on Feb. 24th. It was a long journey but well worth the time and money.
But if you want to actually get onto Folly, you better head over at the crack of dawn. Otherwise you're in traffic on Folly Road ALL. DAY. LONG.Freedie, Folly is nice. Most Charleston beaches are. Less expensive then IOP or Sullivan's.
Agreed. The road gets backed up for miles into James island. I’ll take Hunting Island...Sands Beach in port Royal is awesome to pull your car into. It’s not a very good swimming/surfing beach but I don’t go into the water unless I can see my feet anyway.Folly is nice but in summer weekends are too crowded.....parking is terrible. we have rented houses and due to everyone parking on the streets you get blocked in . real bad when you want or need to leave.
That’s Fantastic! I know it’s not easy (and is expensive) but everyone I’ve ever treated has been so happy they did it. Hope all is well. Stay safe.