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I've been reading through numerous threads about others questioning a move to the Greenville area, so, my apologies if this is redundant. I have done my fair share of traveling, grew up in CA, spent the last 6 years in Northern CO, and just moved to NJ to help out with family for a minute. I've been in NJ 2 months now, and this is definitely not my spot! So I started doing some research to try and find the place that is - so far, the Greenville area is looking super interesting...
I just got my degree in Welding Technology and love that the manufacturing industry is a big deal out there. I also love that the mountains and lakes are so close by and the cost of living seems to be just right for me.
So heres what I'm looking for -I have a son in 6th grade, who has special needs. I need an idea of good schools with great special education programs.
Also, I would ideally like to live in a place that is quiet - like very few neighbors - big yards - open space - nothing fancy-pants. An older home with no bells or whistles is fine...but still somewhat close to town for work...like 20ish minutes...does an area like this exsist? I am planning a quick weekend trip in the very near future to spend a bit o time driving around and getting a feel for the area and the people before I make any official decisions, and some suggestions on whereabouts to look would be awesome!
There are plenty of places within 20 minutes that would fit into your description. I think you would need to plan based off of finding a school that is a good fit for your son. Here is a flyer from Greenville County Schools that describes their programming:
Thanks all! Does Travelers Rest tend to be about the same rent-wise as what I'm seeing in Greenville, Anderson, ect? Also, what can anyone tell me about the music scene in the area? Also, thanks for the tip on GE - I'm definitely gonna land a job before I head out...that's the last thing I need to worry about after doing a major move...so, find a school, land a job, get a place...I'm really looking forward to my upcoming visit!
Thanks all! Does Travelers Rest tend to be about the same rent-wise as what I'm seeing in Greenville, Anderson, ect? Also, what can anyone tell me about the music scene in the area? Also, thanks for the tip on GE - I'm definitely gonna land a job before I head out...that's the last thing I need to worry about after doing a major move...so, find a school, land a job, get a place...I'm really looking forward to my upcoming visit!
As regards the music scene, in Greenville, you are going to be hard pressed to find a solid music scene. For that, you should look to Athens, GA, which is just about an hour and a half away.
That's sad to hear, though not surprising to me. What are the people like? I am not expecting it to be a melting pot of diversity down there, but I'm hoping people are typically friendly and open minded?...I am a single mom and heavily tattooed. I'm used to being looked at to some degree, though still irritating, but I don't wanna move some where that I'm gonna be the only funny lookin person in the city. lol...the lack of music scene makes me nervous for that reason...
That's sad to hear, though not surprising to me. What are the people like? I am not expecting it to be a melting pot of diversity down there, but I'm hoping people are typically friendly and open minded?...I am a single mom and heavily tattooed. I'm used to being looked at to some degree, though still irritating, but I don't wanna move some where that I'm gonna be the only funny lookin person in the city. lol...the lack of music scene makes me nervous for that reason...
There are A LOT of transplants in the area. With so many colleges/universities and international/national companies, you get a fair amount of out-of-towners. The general rule is if you don't make yourself obnoxious, then you'll do fine. We have a plenty of tattoo parlors so there is a bit of a culture here, though most get the obligatory one or two and that's it. You may have a harder time fitting into a small town around here than Greenville proper. Travelers Rest while somewhat more progressive than some small towns I know, is still a small town. You may have better luck locating in the city. Some areas of the Overbrook neighborhood and the area where Wade Hampton meets Stone Ave are slightly more "edgy" than some places. The rent/house prices tend to be higher but not as high as some. The Pendleton Street Arts District will be a bit more edgier as well, but I'm not sure I would want to live there with a kid, if you get my drift.
I wouldn't say that we have no music scene whatsoever. Places like the Handlebar and the Blind Horse draw in good variety of smaller acts while the BI-LO Center and Charter Amphitheatre in Simpsonville pull in national known acts. For example, Aaron Lewis will be playing the Blind Horse soon and Blake Shelton just dropped in there one night a couple of weeks ago. The Black Keys and the Flaming Lips will be playing Charter in July. And then you have scores of local bands that play restaurants and clubs, so we're not totally devoid of a music scene. You can always find live music on the weekends. And if you get bored, we're a quick jaunt to Charlotte (1.5 hours) or Atlanta (2 hours).
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You guys are a wealth of info! As far as living vs. playing, I do want to be able to live somewhere quiet - my days of being ruckus are long since passed. I want to be able to go home after work to a place that is quiet, with enough space around it that feels somewhat private and where I can have a vegetable garden and play my banjo without feeling like I'm irritating neighbors. lol. But on the rare occasion that I get a night off from being mom, I want to be somewhat close to a cool dive bar or two where I could have some social contact with like-minded people and hopefully see shows that cater to my interests...hopefully I wouldn't HAVE to drive two hours away to do that, but so be it if thats where my music can be found!
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