Transplant from up north
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5/6/2020
I moved to Orangeburg 7 months ago from up north and have mostly learned/adapted to enjoy it. I’ll admit I was worried about the crime statistics, but there are very nice parts of town, just like anywhere else. Locals I’ve interacted with are all very nice, but they will warn you about going out after dark and avoiding trouble. There are major cultural differences at times. I feel like it’s mostly an population here. Golfing is big. Weather is totally amazing all winter and spring compared to living in Pennsylvania. Beautiful, long blooming season. The summers are very hot, but that’s why I have a pool! 3 star rating is also due to the town only having a few nice restaurants, no major event centers, no bowling or movie theater, nothing very classy, service is typically slow and attitudes may be shamelessly rude (in some cases- maybe 50%). Have a job lined up because industry is lacking, though there are some factory type companies around. Great barbecue here (mustard based). Some new things are being built. It’s conveniently located to Columbia and Charleston, but the highways are very dangerous compared to anywhere else I’ve lived. Your money will go farther in terms of housing, especially. Lots of outdoor recreational opportunities. Schools aren’t the best, from what I’ve been told, but there are private school options as well.
This will be my family’s home for at least the next 3-5 years, and I think we’re going to enjoy it more and more. We’d love for more nice people to come and more business need to open up! Oh, and coronavirus hasn’t been too bad here due to smaller population.
Nathanael | Castle Shannon, PA