SC Cities & Towns

Santee is perfectly situated, with its proximity to two major interstates and a major north/south artery. You could almost say that all roads lead to Santee. The earliest known residents were the Santee Indians, who lived on the banks of a river by the same name. The housing situation in Santee remains stable, and there are many options for people staying for a week or for a … [Read more...] about Santee, South Carolina

At one time it was determined that the residents of St. George consumed more grits per capita than anywhere else in the world. No wonder, then, that this small town south of Charleston bills itself as the "Grits Capital of the World." In fact, each April, the town hosts the "World Grits Festival." It's no minor event. Over 50,000 people attend the festivities, participating … [Read more...] about St. George, South Carolina

Few towns in North America can boast of a history as long and as interesting as that of Port Royal. Located between the Beaufort River and Battery Creek and surrounded by the Marine Corps Air Station, Port Royal is just a short drive from Beaufort, which has one of the largest natural harbors on the Atlantic Coast. Port Royal is the site of two historical firsts. In 1562, … [Read more...] about Port Royal, South Carolina

VIBRANT MYRTLE BEACH boasts of its bright lights, wide beaches and wider range of entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities. Historic Georgetown, once an important port city, bills itself as a key player in the story of the United States. About halfway in between along the Atlantic coast is the laid-back town of Pawleys Island, whose residents would just as soon eschew … [Read more...] about Pawleys Island, South Carolina

IN 1968, FOUR SMALL BEACH towns-Windy Hill Beach, Crescent Beach, Ocean Drive Beach and Cherry Grove Beach-joined forces to form the city of North Myrtle Beach. The goal of these towns located on the northern edge of the Grand Strand was to provide unmatched service, offer top-notch recreational activities and create a unique, safe community for its residents and the thousands … [Read more...] about North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina