Scana (Columbia, Lexington, Winnsboro: apartments, for rent, lofts)

[Gamecockdeez]

I grew up in Lexington and left ten years ago to work for the Navy. I recieved a job offer recently to work at the Nuclear Power Plant in Jenkinsville as an operator there. I was wondering if anybody on this forum might work there, and if so how is it? Also, I am a 27 year old single guy, who is looking to live downtown somewhere. Any suggestions? Thanks

[waccamatt]

Are you looking for a house, an apartment or a condo?

[Gamecockdeez]

I would like to rent for the first 6 months to year. So I think an apartment would be best for me ($1000/month max). Thanks.

[Gamecockdeez]

I did check out the website for Canalside, but it doesn't really reveal the location all that well. Is it in a good spot?

[jlboney]

The plant in Jenkinsville is not really close to anything that could be considered down town. It's about 45 minutes from Columbia, depending on what part you are in. I grew up in Winnsboro right next door to Jenkinsville and I have friends that have worked there and some that still do. At least to hear them talk about it, they all enjoyed working there.

[Gamecockdeez]

Thanks. Yeah I know it's way out there, but I'm willing to commute in order to live downtown. That sounds good, if the people you talked to liked working there.

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by Gamecockdeez

I did check out the website for Canalside, but it doesn't really reveal the location all that well. Is it in a good spot?

Canalside is in the Vista area and it is right next to the river and the Columbia Canal. It is a new development on the site of the former State Penetentiary. I'd highly recommend any of the places in the Vista. I would look at Canalside, Renaissance Plaza, Vista Commons, Vista Lofts, and the Olympia Mill and Granby Mill Lofts. Capitol Places has a lot of apartments in the Main Street area. I think I saw your post on Gamecock Central, too.

Here are some links:

http://www.capitolplaces.com/

Olympia Mills & Granby Mills

CanalSide Columbia - A Riverfront Community In Downtown Columbia, SC

Vista Commons Columbia, South Carolina, Downtown

If you don't want to be in a complex, poke around in the neighborhoods around Five Points; there are a lot of duplexes and quadruplexes for rent. I have photos of a lot of the in-town neighborhoods on my website, which is linked in my profile.

[Gamecockdeez]

Hey thanks, Yeah I did do a post on gamecock central. I have decided to come to accept the offer from SCANA, because they are building two new reactors there, and I feel the advancement opportunities will be higher there in the future. Thanks for the links.