Originally Posted by ColaClemsonFan11

No one at all is saying that the PR machine is what is getting people to move here or somehow brainwashing people into moving to Greenville, it just promotes it more. People obviously come, visit, and make that call on their own but it does generate buzz about the city and positions it in a very positive light.

Your supply and demand argument is accurate, but realize that there has been a lot of demand so prices have gone up and developers built more supply to meet the needs and

Originally Posted by Jandrew5

It is no surprise that most people are moving S and W, it has been that way the last few decades. But that does not mean no one is moving to the NE and MW. They are, just not as fast. Conversely, the NE and MW are losing more than the SE and W. Either way, all 4 regions are still growing.

That "shrinking cities" list doesn't tell the whole picture. For one, most of those counties and metros that these cities are in have not shrunk. That again goes back to white flight/suburban

Originally Posted by Simpsonvilllian

obviously it debatable, given most people agree with me, and I'm debating it. you don't back up your position with anything. the owner of the team said it is the team of both Carolinas. Charlotte panthers football comes on numerous radio affliates in SC. they have their training camp in Spartanburg. there is a lot of Carolina Panthers gear for sale in sport goods stores in SC. you don't even respond to these four points.

why it is such a big deal for you if a person in

Originally Posted by Simpsonvilllian

ok, i don't believe you are correct. i dont think the NFL forces local radio stations to carry the Panthers.

you see transplants from PA meet up more because there are less of them compared to SC natives and natives of the south living in SC. a sports bar that isn't designated specifically for a NFL team is most likely full of Panthers fans. there is no need for the bars to stress the point, like they need to do for a pittsburgh fan bar.

should also point

Originally Posted by Jandrew5

Yeah Distorted Logic, it's definitely more for fun than seriousness. This is just a representation of where things could be heading if they stay somewhat the same.

You are right, our counties have been growing faster than expected. Berkeley County has already passed 200,000 when it wasn't expected to that until around 2024. Still, this is a good guesstimate imo.

And the thing about Greenville: while it's on fire, Pickens and Laurens are not. They drag down Greenville's