Marion County INFO PLZ (Charleston, Florence: to buy, public schools, live)

[dwgshvl]

Posted earlier asking about Mullins but no responses - so - how about any info for Marion County? My family and I ( husband & 2 small children) have the opportunity to relocate to Mullins in aprox 1 month from New Hampshire - can't stand the winters here! Want any info regarding public schools, temp (VERY humid???), what the people in the area are like etc... any input would really help! Also, I heard something about teachers being able to "paddle" children in schools there - is this true? All I've been able to read about it is that it suspended in SC right now. We are in our mid-thirties, friendly family, pretty quite, don't go out much, just like to ride the Harley when we can.... Thanks in advance!

[wsaiken]

Marion/Mullins is rural and poor. I don't much else. I grew up in nearby Florence 25+ years ago, so my knowledge of the area is both indirect and dated. I don't know about the schools and I don't want to speculate. However, I'm comfortable saying that your educational choices would be limited.

The towns are about halfway between Florence and Myrtle Beach -- about 40 miles from each. Depending on your desire for entertainment, you might spend some time traveling to these bigger towns. I guess that's what you could use the Harley's for.

In the summer, it is hot and humid. Very humid? Less humid than Charleston, but there are summer days that the air feels thick.

There isn't too much paddling going on anymore. I received a few licks in my day, but no kids gets paddled where I live on the other side of the state.

Well, hopefully a Mullins booster will pitch in with more specifics. Regardless, please visit if you can before moving down.

[Jerseygirl42]

Hi, I am in NJ currently thinking about possible relocating to Marion SC. I have friends who live there and love the "bedroom community" feel of the town. My family and I will be visiting soon perhaps to buy something if we feel it is a right fit for us. We are in our forty's, how did that happen LOL! We have four children 4,5,8 and 15. I had to reply especially when you said you want to ride your Harley now and then. We love Harley's although we have not rode in years with our children being so young. Someday we will get back on. If you get down that way before we do please post. I will do the same. Also, how did you find Marion, if you do not mind me asking.

[BeachTeach07]

Look at the response i gave someone in an earlier post. I wouldnt recommend the area but different strokes for different folks.