up and coming place
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7/1/2010
Easley lies in the shadow of Greenville and is nearly as close to Clemson Univ. a small city built around a railroad system with textile mills initially the main source of industry. The Baptist religion is by far the most prevalent with a smattering of catholics and Presbyterians mixed in along with non-denominations as well. Not much happens here though without much money around it's no wonder. City is mostly middle to lower middle income folk with deep southern roots. Most people know one another but as an outsider I still feel welcomed. They don't hate northerners here to much but don't expect them to care that you think they talk funny. There's a weird sense of pride in their ignorance and they have little desire to learn what their maw ain't taught them. Trailers on the outskirts and a definite division of poor on one side of the tracks versus the rich on the other. Schools are okay but rather militaristic in their thinking. Yes ma'am, no ma'am kind of stuff. Very rigid conservative thinkers. It has potential to be a nicer place but it needs more industry. Good hospital to work in though a bit small. Most everyone commutes to Greenville for work.
Paul | Easley, SC