SOUTH CAROLINA: Sad, ODD Rural Towns That Are Fascinating - Far Off The Interstate

I visit the small South Carolina towns of Springfield, Blackville, Denmark & Bamberg.
Sights seen: South Carolina Governor's Frog Jump
God's Acre Healing Springs
Voorhees University - On The National Register Of Historic Places
Nikki Haley birthplace
Travel Vlog 192

[@josephherrmann6304]

I always like to see the semi-trucks sneaking around but nobody seems to notice them. As an over-the-road trucker, I have been in thousands and thousands of these kind of towns and places. You really see America if your a trucker.

[@johnclinete6193]

What you see ain't nothing nice. I was stuck in Maryland on I-95 people hung around trying to unload 18 wheelers no work I tried to make a few hours pay to get to Philly. My dad had to come get me it took 3 or 4 hours. I tried to hitch hike out no way. Being stuck out on the road and I have been is horrible.

[@edgar4531]

Hiding in plain sight

[@ronnieflood8019]

So sad that the poverty level is so high but the people whom are here vote republican the state is red for rich Republicans who do not 1thing for the poor but they still vote red I guess when you don't want change it will remain the same

[@JohnDoe-tq8xw]

@@ronnieflood8019 maybe the poor should do something for themselves instead of relying on other people to take care of them

[@ishkabibbledib2729]

@@ronnieflood8019 Correct

[@sierraipa]

Born and raised South Carolina. I certainly appreciate you bringing real living, real issues to peoples' consciousness. At the same time, my family came from this rural part of SC. At one point driving through one of these towns, I made a remark that it is so sad, that is is so unlikely that people growing up here will have upward mobility. My father (who grew up far poorer than this) gently, but firmly corrected me. He changed my entire outlook. He grew up in a housing project, but he went on to be the first in the family to go to college - marry a beautiful, loving spouse and create a family. While statistics may say one thing about the poverty, personal diligence and perseverance can mean a whole lot more. This part of the country can be a vast reserve of grit and determination - which make for a hugely important factor in life success.

[@tmmetz08]

Well said my brother....My father says the good ol days , hell! He liked to starved to death... Weather that's true or not ....lol

[@charliepearce8767]

Exactly, everyone has a different view of what being successful is in life.

[@washedbyhisblood6853]

Amen.

[@movingforward-fc4lg]

Born and raised in sc I know where most of these towns are at in my state ❤

[@melindam4841]

Beautifully said. I am a new transplant to SC and it is a quirky, gritty, lovely place. I am happy here and love it and the people.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Guess what you didn't see in this video; homeless encampments, piles of trash, choking traffic. I am so, so very thankful that I was born and grew up in rural North Carolina. I'm just a couple of minutes from South Carolina. Also, I just got back from a trip to India. After experiencing the streets and traffic of Delhi, these wide, clean, empty streets look like the road to Paradise. So you see, a town that might not look like much to you, can be that slice of Heaven, for someone else.

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

love your perspective, thank you

[@ptuparttimeutuber2236]

I’m Indian. I endorse this message!

[@thebethlehem2852]

I’m Indian and just spent all of February 2023 in India. I live right by Carowinds on SC side and I relate. The city is so so different than my small town in SC

[@akilasad5886]

I completely agree

[@theaviary238]

Grow up.

[@RyanTrotti]

Absolutely wild! I'm from Springfield, SC. In fact, that's my yard you took the school video from. So cool ;) Never missed a Frog Jump.

[@fabbedout7944]

I absolutely love this channel. Very educational as well. Born and raised in SC and still learning a lot on your channel.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome!

[@reginaford8575]

Born in Sumter, SC and proud of my town. Planning to go visit my mother this weekend. Hard workers and many successful classmates from South Sumter area(across the tracks )

[@whostaddymason2916]

Merc City

[@helmsman65]

Sumter is my home as well and I also am proud to call it so.

[@IPULCOLUMBIA]

I live in Sumter, and I will never ever leave this place. Such a beautiful, great place.

[@katsmeow1747]

I am from Rembert

[@AL-Boogie.]

As a trucker, I literally drove through each one of those towns the other evening after leaving from Walterboro on my back home to North Augusta! You dropped a lot of info that I had zero knowledge of, and after asking my dad neither did he. Excellent work on your behalf sir!

[@chairlesnicol672]

AL And did u meet Mr murdaugh that's on trial on CNN every day ? I think he stole 3.7 million in one year and called d eryone he ripped off a dear friend lol! I think he's being charged with his wife's n sons murder!

[@AL-Boogie.]

@@chairlesnicol672 hey I’m not touching that all my friend! They are honestly just holding the trial there in Walterboro. That thing has weird ties back to to certain other situations around that I won’t mention right here but there are some KZbin documentaries that goes deep into it. Search his name and Georgetown together. You’ll find some interesting puzzle pieces there that the news never mentioned. Heck of a rabbit hole

[@ned8249]

I live in Aiken ,SC and drive to Hilton head island a lot. I take the back roads through many small towns. I find them fascinating like you and enjoy seeing the country side. Keep up the good work.

[@ashbarton9465]

Me too. I go through the bomb plant.

[@trishberry3821]

So y'all know - New Ellenton 🌻

[@ashbarton9465]

@@trishberry3821 I go 278 through Jackson!! But I do know New Ellenton.

[@elizabeths113]

My 1st husband grew up in New Ellenton. We lived there in late 70's until 83. Loved that place! It has grown since we left. Kim Poston Williams is the mayor now. She lived across the street from us. She was my daughters friend.

[@stephenblackwell5963]

Hey my grandparents live in Aiken we always visit in December and go to Hope Gardens house and get hot chocolate and walk the property. Fun times...👍👍

[@paradoxstudios6639]

I was born in Columbia but only lived there till I was 7, then moved to Oklahoma and later Alabama, my grandparents lived in Spartanburg and owned land up near Cowpens - Gaffney on an old farm with abandoned house and wooded area with creek, the times we went there are priceless with the visitations reminiscent of exceptional food and the smell of honeysuckle and Carolina Jasmine, to the north you could see 2 mountain peaks that were the south boundary of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

[@captainjocassee]

Only if your grandparents still have that land in Cowpens :)

[@KP-fg1ux]

My wife is from Skiatook, Oklahoma

[@paradoxstudios6639]

@@KP-fg1ux I lived in Rogers County, Chelsea-Foyil-Claremore, I could take my bike out and ride it for miles, all roads there had broad shoulders to ride on.

[@stephenblackwell5963]

Hey I live in Spartanburg now! Love it here...

[@LittleFrenchHen]

Living in the UK, I find this a fascinating insight! I liked Denmark best - the history of the college was great...and I wonder what stories the old abandoned houses could tell. The way Nature has reclaimed then make them almost works of art. Thank you for sharing :)

[@chunkybuttz844]

@Lee Roland good thing art is subjective

[@jswarpaint6215]

What ruined this Amercian Colony - the US if how the politicians allowed manufacturing to go overseas. This destroyed the middle class as anyone with only a high school education more than likely got stuck in poverty. In addition or elementary and high schools the quality of education has gone down and down and the respect for teachers and those in authority does not exist so frankly the country here is finished.

[@graff324]

Always a pleasure to ride along with you as you explore the back roads and small towns of our country.

[@torstenschulz5814]

Hello, thank you for your beautiful video. I know Bamberg in Germany, I've been there many times. Interesting to see Bamberg in the USA.😊

[@hoopty.]

What is weird is, I see all these abandoned homes, in many cities in this country, but we have people living in tints and under bridges. The cities could donate those homes for the homeless, and require them to do fix the homes up, as a community service. Just a thought.

[@mikibihon8826]

Jobs must be available for homeless or people to move in the city.

[@wildhorses6815]

I thought the same thing unfortunately, illegals come first b4 helping out our own homeless people.

[@veroincali244]

It’s not a true housing issue. It is drugs and mentally ill on drugs issue. Those people would rather live in their filth just to shoot up in peace. They don’t want structure and they don’t want anything but drugs and to spend the money they get on drugs. People who are really affected by housing issues pile up in one home or eventually move away but they’re not the ones on the streets.

[@kevinjones5560]

@@wildhorses6815 Ignorant comment. Undocumented immigrants come here to work, not be unemployed and homeless. Most of the homeless in America are mentally ill and refuse help.

[@wildhorses6815]

@@kevinjones5560 Hope it made ur day!

[@stevemcdaniel7990]

Thanks for showing these hidden parts of the Palmetto State that even most who live here rarely see. There are really two South Carolinas. The one that includes urban areas around Columbia, Greenville and Charleston, as well as Myrtle Beach and Rock Hill, can't build homes or improve infrastructure fast enough for the massive influx of new residents. But many other parts of the state like these towns are just backwaters now with little in the way of economic growth or incentive for people to stay or move to. It's sad to see the state of decay in these places that were left behind in an area of the country that is overall experiencing explosive growth.

[@donm3844]

Just because they show urban areas that have more money, more people and more menial jobs like fast food ,it doesn't mean small towns are a bad place to live ,the small towns across america were thriving with people once, Those people that stayed, are mostly just retired and living the same life as if they retired in a large city, Many just choose to stay for the peace and quiet and feel not having all the cars and people driving by is a much safer and better place to live then any larger city, The good part about these small towns a lot of times are cheap prices on property, cheaper taxes and low crime, that'smainly due to young people who prefer big cities., I retired and lived in the city to make money, then retired early ,bought a few hundred acres of land and built a home in a area similar , all because of low prices , low taxes and low crime, I would never want to move from the country .

[@geoffbreen2386]

Surely over time the population pressure will see a demand for these small towns if they are not too far from the coast which could be the centre of the action. Not everyone can afford to be in the centre and many are happy to be on the edges. People live where they can afford, be happy and hopefully safe. What may look like a dying town with many abandoned buildings will be very different in 10 years. I've seen this happen all over the world and South Carolina will be no exception. The penny will drop, a few will see the opportunity and before you know it real estate is booming. Watch this space.

[@markmccarty9793]

@@donm3844 That's why I live where I do. But you have to be careful about advertising the areas with the benefits of low cost of living! If there is a golf course in 5 miles you'll attract "people" that will move in and run the cost of living up!! Before you know it you won't recognize the neighborhood!! Or your tax bill!! Forget Myrtle Beach, they're colonizing the whole damn state!! Florida's gotten too expensive!

[@mrstanbmw]

yeah I'm from DC and have been going to this State my whole life and those backwaters towns haven't change since the 60s

[@markmccarty9793]

@@mrstanbmw yes, they did! The jobs left and you only see what's left!! Older people who are retired and no mortgage, and the rest are hoodlums!! All these mill towns!! No middle class neighborhood!! Thevjobs left!! I'm 62! Luckily I got a job in with the a Automotive Supplier company !! The textiles left because of environmental issues! Wonder what the standards are in those 3rd world countries!!

[@tonydabaloney]

I live in SC and enjoy taking the long way to wherever I'm going just to pass through towns like these. SC has plenty of them, probably more so than any other state. The mills all set up at the bottom of the mountains and the ruins can still be seen at the fall line across the state. All the processing plants died when they did.

[@Denzie53]

Another feature of Denmark, SC is the Amtrak station. Two trains stop there daily, one northbound and one southbound.

[@elizabethdg]

I used to get off at Denmark at 4:00 am when visiting my parents in Aiken. Never aware of the crime.

[@janky477]

Rural South Carolina looks WAAAAYYYYY better than many of the other Rural areas you've shown us on this channel. Thanks again for the perspective!

[@courtneyjohnson782]

Looks a lot better than the towns he went through in Oklahoma

[@courtneyjohnson782]

Looks a lot better than the towns he went through in Oklahoma

[@Iamnicholascorbitt]

I was raised in Denmark and Springfield from 82 until 2000 and I also lived in blackville from 2000 until 2002 moved to Greenville great times in those woods and back roads..

[@marquitapayton4305]

Tons of fun!

[@Steve.Cutler]

I live about an hour from here in Manning. I've been here many, many times. Lots of little towns like this in SC. Black bars in the south are often called "social clubs"

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Interesting. I did not know that.

[@southernwanderer7912]

I live in SC., near Augusta, GA. My house has a large front porch. The big porches in the south were necessary before air conditioning. They not only shielded the windows from allowing the sun to shine right in, keeping the house cooler, but they provided a shady area to sit outside when the house became unbearably hot, especially when there was a breeze blowing outside, or when the sun was going down. Denmark is one of, I believe, three towns in SC that have an Amtrak station.

[@billythekid2215]

Born in Aiken, live in North Augusta. The wrap around porch is much desired!

[@southernwanderer7912]

@@billythekid2215 We live in the same city, Billy. I live downtown. Hope to run into you one day.

[@kristalynfernandez3350]

Dog @ 23:05 was wagging his tail and smiling like "Yes, hello, welcome to my humble abode"

[@jackies7218]

The Springfield flea market used to be pretty good. Also, Healing Springs in Blackville is a special place.

[@crissy2420]

I was born and raised in SC! I went to college in Orangeburg, SC. Very country with a lot of poverty but man I had some good times in O'burg!!

[@10meme11]

I'm headed the The 'Burg tomorrow. 1st stop is China Kitchen for some red chicken! 😆

[@mrstanbmw]

My Mother side of the family from St Matthews know the area very well

[@joeziegler9054]

My mom & dad lived right there in Hilda SC for about 13 years. Dad was the pastor there for the Methodist church in Hilda. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpotandLes]

Love your videos. We do a drinking game while watching your videos. We each have to take a shot of bourbon each time you say, Reclaimed by Nature or Australian Siri. Keep it up, love it.

[@HaveKayaksWillTravel]

Awesome. I like it. That Could get interesting real quick.

[@TinkerTailor4303]

You and Spot??😆

[@HaveKayaksWillTravel]

@@TinkerTailor4303 spots doing shots

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

That is fantastic and sounds like a blast to play. :)

[@davebanner4060]

Well done. I am a South Carolinian and LOVE this state. Have been to all the towns you showed. You sure picked up on Bamberg's lack of parking downtown. Think this was a Federal government project years ago to "modernize" the downtown. Oh for the good old days when these places were prosperous and fun. God Bless America!!

[@movingforward-fc4lg]

South Carolina stand up 💯

[@draoi99]

I enjoyed the tour. So melancholy to see all the houses, once filled with laughter and joy, now derelict.

[@mitzithompson6585]

I live in South Carolina and we've been to God's Acre and the water is soooo good and cold. We dipped our toes in the water to cool off and felt so good. It was in summer

[@TadanoHitohito]

This video makes me thankful that my hometown is vibrant and prosperous for a small town. This was just sad to see.

[@wilsondassumpcao2089]

I reside in Bangkok,Thailand today but I spent seven years of my life in Columbia,SC usedto go to Sumter quite often.

[@toke7560]

Love your videos. You have some beautiful old homes . You also have SPACE. Even your roads are wide.

[@jamesbasaldua100]

Another awesome adventure threw south Carolina. Keep up the good work. See you on your next video.

[@JBirdBlackCrow]

Love to see all my South Carolinians in the comment section. We are one of the most passionate, sincere and humble people I know. Growing up in these area's really makes you appreciate all walks of life. (Salute Charleston SC town of Hollywood)

[@cedetricamcbride7148]

I enjoy watching people venture into towns in South Carolina. I am a faithful citizen of a town in SC, all my life I've traveled through county's and what a road trip. South Carolina is filled with rural towns some are often afraid of traveling through especially at night. History and stories are often known for the history of each rural area. But you also have towns people refuse to talk about and what's the real reason the town is the way it is today.I can say Columbia maybe the capital of SC but it's also a place to know your surroundings. Blessings to all your adventures in the wonderful world of SC!!!

[@redskywalker3374]

he's talking like we all heard of the frog jump here in SC....I never heard of it or I forgot if I did ..I grew here He's prob one of those people who think hollywood has learned southern accent to lol

[@cedetricamcbride7148]

@@redskywalker3374 I was like a frog jump, I immediately called my mom!!

[@redskywalker3374]

@@cedetricamcbride7148

[@michaellehmbeck8671]

Thank you so much Lord Spoda for uploading this great video, I appreciate it!

[@YeahYall]

Hailing from North Charleston, SC. Good to see you focusing on the home state. Road through Blackville on 18 wheels a few times and it's good to see in detail some of the small towns that make up the majority of 'Merica.

[@silvesterjordan9920]

This was a very enlightening video. I drove all four of those town back in 1993 as a delivery driver for Alco Health Services. The people was so nice and sweet at every stop. It is so good to see that these towns are still quaint, quiet, and like another comment mentioned......NO HOMELESS PEOPLE!! The towns are poor but the people are so genuine. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Springfield had one video store...National Home Video. Remember that?

[@patriciapritchett5071]

Recently came across your videos. I am an American History lover. Absolutely love the tours of the small towns. Definitely will keep watching❤️

[@bthomson]

Yes! This channel is a treasure! 💎

[@johnfortuna4190]

That was very interesting thank you for taking the time so we could all see . I could envision when these little towns where operational 🙏☘️

[@Farfar3881]

I really enjoyed this video. My grandmother started out at Voorhees College in Denmark before transferring to Claflin University in Orangeburg. It was exciting in Orangeburg for her compared to St. Stephen SC.

[@kernithudson]

I just started watching this channel and I really love driving through neighborhoods and towns with you--before I travel! God Bless you two!!❤😊😮

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@globalbytes3162]

Thank you so much for these videos. We live in Myrtle Beach and plan to do some road trips throughout the state and these videos will be a great help. Much appreciate your content/statistics.

[@45AMT]

Great video! Lived here in SC for about 13 years now. Never been to that part of the state. That's one of the poorest areas of the state. Also that way up around Dillion and Bennettsville along the NC border.Great job with all the numbers!

[@diyi75]

The young man, walking in the middle of the road, is very sick 😞. I know his family, my mother taught a few of his relatives. I grew up in Denmark, SC, my father's hometown. I even recognize a few of the vehicles passed😊

[@christinesommerfeld9815]

Mentally sick? Poor man. I pray he gets the help he needs....

[@collinmerchant9593]

@diyi75 ain’t no way you recognized some of the videos cut that out

[@diyi75]

@@collinmerchant9593 I grew up in that little town son😂. In that picture, he's walking off of Voorhees Rd. Saw him last week actually. My mother taught his mother in high school

[@annglynn9]

I was wondering why he was walking like that, it was very sad. 😢

[@PsilentKnight19]

Live in Florence and have frequented Denmark and these little small towns. Each has their little charm

[@loriwhalen2321]

Excellent video! I love the South, and the people who live there.

[@jamesnix9697]

WOW more information about everything on these cities you travel to is very impressive by the way!! Also every shot you take and you think maybe cannot see it very well!! So I have yet to see any that you cannot see very well!! You do great job!!! Keep it going you two!!

[@davidmclaughlin2796]

Good video Spoda! I loved the springs. Thank you. David

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

Some of the best content on KZbin. Bravo to you and Nicole!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Kyle!

[@EBikeMall]

Just came across your video's and I must say I'm now hooked. I live in Canada and we don't have many places like the ones you feature. It's sad to see the state of what was great towns, even worse the people that still call some of those places home. I love history and I'm getting a great lesson with your video's. Keep up the great work and always be careful out there.

[@theotherconfederrasputin2729]

No proper evaluation is possible here from the backside of an automobile windsheild anyway, so the same, as nothing is really what it apears to be, ana boy named willie sherman come thru here playin with matches (the burned out structures you see) in 64 or 65. And you know well the legend of satsquash or maybe Bigfoot fer you, Well you may want to reconsider what you think you seen at the intersection, crossin the road, also! South kackalackie is full of intrig, so, come again friend!

[@bthomson]

Although I do not know this for sure but many of the residence of these small towns would not trade living there! They like the peace a d quiet if not the crime!

[@angrybadger8136]

Lies.. I've seen Trailer Park Boys.

[@RobertEMason]

Really enjoy your videos. Glad you take time to check out these gems

[@kevinjones5560]

The frog jumping contest comes from the Mark Twain book: “The Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County.” Lots of places in the country have the contests.

[@denisesmith2745]

Yes!! I read that in grade school!! Indeed, it is

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

That’s right!

[@peterw.kocsis2520]

Way cool!

[@lovesyah4618]

NOOOOO 😱🤦🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ Not frogs . Never been although it's down the road from my daughter's house 😩 Been to Springfield many times. My daughter is 20 mins away in Williston. Peaceful, unbothered place. I collect water from the Springs often. So clear and refreshingly cold especially in Summer 💦💧

[@marywalker2896]

Been waiting for this one to drop. Always interesting and fascinating to watch. Thankyou love watching your videos and listening to your narrative of what u think about each place u visit. Love it and god bless.

[@bthomson]

Yes the narration is just right ( and searching for the cats! 🐈🐈🐈)

[@charliechristie2949]

Hi, Lord....Still workin' on catching up on all of your great videos. It is amazing to me how many American citizens live on or below the poverty line. So sad. ...Thank you again for another video that makes me think and pray a little bit.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, Charlie!

[@charliechristie2949]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Still tryin' to catch up. You have so many great videos......I am off to another one !

[@Shedrack-tt9rv]

I like your voice over of these small towns, highlighting and commenting on things from their past and present. I also get to see towns I've never visited even though I was born and reared in South Carolina. Thank you

[@henrietteancuta-koning7039]

Youre travels are so interesting. Thank you for sharing this.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@gypsyboomer]

Just catching up with your southern tour. Born in East TN and have lived and traveled throughout the region. Some places grow, some fade, some are destined for ghosts. There are just so many places to see and they all have tales to tell. Safe travels on the back roads.

[@debbiephillips1332]

I love your video! You are not "downing" the poverty that some folks end up living in. All the facts you interjected were also very interesting. Please continue... Look forward to more.

[@sheilamore3261]

Them old houses are beautiful specially with a wraparound porch as they were always gorgeous I love them love the big wraparound porch is so cool🥰💕

[@wapiti3750]

That cat you saw was not on a hot tin roof; he was on a nasty asphalt shingle roof with large holes in it!

[@Powerule23]

I remember the first time I spelt in a house with a tin roof during a rain storm....

[@quintinaabbott8432]

I’m glad u mentioned the healing springs. My daughter and family lives in Moncks Corner, SC and we go every time we go up there to get the water. It’s so fresh and good.

[@DesertMav]

That last house in Springfield that was abandoned actually looked to be in fairly redeemable condition. It would be a great restoration for the right person.

[@LesMorrisracing]

Agree

[@seed_drill7135]

With holes in the roof, probably not. This is termite country, too.

[@Coffee240]

Love your videos, keep trucking. I'll keep watching 👀 🙂

[@standunitedorfall1863]

What a blessing it would be to live near a spring like that. Nothing beats clean spring water. I hope the wifey enjoyed it. It was thoughtful of you to bring her some.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you! The water was awesome.

[@diyi75]

Went there before Tgiving last year😁

[@annereidy7981]

I love your videos but am really saddened by them too! Not sure how to read the way America is going, but it looks like the employers outsourcing has really brought rural America to it's knees!

[@greenbrown7776]

The rich wanted to be richer. And we made it super easy for them to do it. At great cost to everyone else. I grew up in that area. It was never in a great state of affairs, but a whole lot better than today.

[@sondrasmith2691]

Anne, so correct! "NAPA, OUTSOURCING, AND EVER BEGINNING TO ALLOW FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO BUY OUR FARMLAND" are great atrocities. Closing all the factories had an unbelievable effect on S.C. and the U.S.A.

[@PhilWorley]

This is what happens when back stabbing trade deals like NAFTA are signed.

[@christinesommerfeld9815]

People buying foreign cars and profits go overseas even if vehicle is built here. Keep $ here and keep jobs here. But American when possible and stay outta walmart.

[@annereidy7981]

@@christinesommerfeld9815 that's more about design though, foreign cars were better value and more economical and safer that their US brothers. When all your jobs are moved to another country the consequences to local economies is massive. The highways from the coast/ports for instance, bypass local towns and close down local businesses while goods are transported by truck to greater urban depots. And that's just one example. Lowered standards of living due to lower wages which only work as long as goods that are produced cheaply don't make a sudden rise in price due to unforeseen events. Even the tech age profits of US development have gone to another Country while those working in the sectors development are earning salaries far greater than the average citizen. Only advantage to tech is that location is not always a disadvantage, but influence does reside in one main location. Sorry to be so longwinded but the consequences of outsourcing have been devastating and far greater than all I have listed here.

[@TheSolitary1]

I'm a South Carolina native, thanks for exploring our small towns. In Blackville, I used to love taking my sons to the flea market to look at the chickens and pigs. 💚 We now live in Atlanta which is a huge difference in scenery lol

[@kleamat]

Blackville was nice back then now not so much.

[@iceman29817]

I'm from blackville

[@ronaldclark2624]

Thanks for sharing! Many of the towns in your videos remind me of my youth! I am 83! Ron PTL USA

[@belindadavenport1031]

I grew up 6 miles from Bamberg and I remember when those little towns had bustling main streets, so sad to see them now. You missed the Wee Bake Bakery and the Jim Harrison Gallery in Denmark.

[@anitaglover2047]

I’m from Denmark and I miss Wee Bake they have the best chocolate chip cookies!

[@patchthekitten9100]

Oh man my dad always collected Jim Harrison prints when he was alive ❤️

[@melencolley]

Remember the festivals. They used to be so much fun. I’m from Ehrhardt and the schutzenfest used to be so much fun!!

[@belindadavenport1031]

My great grandparents lived in Ehrhardt, I used to go to the Schutzenfest and watch the parade with my grandmother.

[@anthonyhall4427]

@belindadavenport1031 Wee bake is no longer in business?? Been a while since I've been to Denmark

[@williamrodmanlakes4403]

We are a couple who are reaching our mid 60s, and have nothing. But I was inspired to see how many wonderful homes there still are in areas not so nice... (we don't care about nice neighborhoods) and I am suddenly inspired to find one of them, though we are soon to be on SS only. Maybe a rental... Anyhow, this has really set off a bomb in my mind. Thank you, God bless you! PS We currently rent a nice 1963 2 BR bungalow in Greenville on 1 and 1/2 acre, but too close to town, would like to be further out.

[@mashton6631]

Doesn’t the crime statistics frighten you? 😳

[@charliepearce8767]

​@@mashton6631 It's bad all over.

[@charliepearce8767]

There's plenty old cheap homes for sale outta town on large blocks. You probably find the rent your paying where you are now would pay for one of these homes and blocks of dirt . One thing is lack of services like medical ect . And that's very important when you're getting older to have them close by. Take care and best of luck in life.

[@mashton6631]

@@charliepearce8767 I live in Australia in a neighbourhood where nothing ever happens. I forgot I left my car on the street and with it my wallet with our colourful money falling out on the front seat. When I went to flint it the next day there it was . That being said, after rent I can afford almost nothing . I would love to do something like what you’re going to do and I happen to have dual citizenship but the idea of crime frightens me. I think South Carolina looks beautiful

[@aarondigby5054]

Move on out away from Greenville and you'll get just what you've been looking for.

[@lindalocklin6981]

THANK YOU FOR DRIVING AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE 'S / LOT OF HISTORY THERE !!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

The fact that it exists is an amazing story.

[@jonathonhansen6005]

Excellent ride! Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work. Have a wonderful day.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, you too, Jonathon.

[@Larsen1969]

That was really so lovely of you to get water for the wifey. Hugs to you both from Germany. 🤗🤗🤗

[@barbaraparker1042]

We live in FL and have 2 sons that live in the mountains or NW North Carolina. When we travel back and forth we usually travel hywy 321 through Denmark, Norway and Neeses because it is not a bad road better then I-95 in that area, more visually interesting. The grocery store, Piggly Wiggly in Neeses has a large country style resturant we found by accident. We were going to try to find some deli type sandwiches but now we enjoy the resturant

[@dannycalley7777]

B.P. ...................when me and my Pop used to go hunting and shooting , 50 or 60 years ago we went all over the country side , still hit the back roads of Fl and Ala now !!!!

[@bthomson]

This is so American! This kind of travel and local eating out! Love it!

[@lovesyah4618]

Love the Flea Market in Neeses. Quiet peaceful place ♥️😀

[@johnsmoak8237]

Hope you enjoyed the sights of our very own backyard Jumanji! Denmark is very close to home for me and it has always been a testament to the fragility of an establishment and fervent determination of a people.

[@FreddieGoins]

I love your videos. They are always so informative and you really appreciate the small towns. Growing up in S.C., in a small town of Andrews and wondered if you did a video of that town yet. Here in Rock Hill now and loving your content. Thank you for your work and dedication.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Not yet, but will be! :)

[@prancingkitty]

Thank you so much for exploring small towns in SC. Appreciate it.

[@bthomson]

Me too!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It's a beautiful state. We just finished touring Columbia. Gorgeous city.

[@prancingkitty]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Looking forward to your Columbia vid. 👍

[@lildave45]

I was born in Laurens County, South Carolina and have lived in SC since I was born. I spent most of my life in the upstate and you would be shocked by how much of our state looks like this due to all of the old textile mills shutting down. Also lots of big beautiful houses rotting right in the middle of town.

[@anitaglover2047]

My family is from Laurens County the Johnson side to be exact I haven’t been there in years!

[@logicalcritik2144]

@@anitaglover2047 I have family there; they are descendants of my uncle Ernest Johnson. I wonder if there's a relation. 🤔

[@anitaglover2047]

@@logicalcritik2144 could be especially if they are from the Mountville area of Laurens County..

[@stephenblackwell5963]

Hey man I was born in Laurens as well Clinton to be exact! Peace ✌ ✌

[@lildave45]

@@stephenblackwell5963 hell yeah man any chance you're kin to a Jeff Blackwell?

[@jasonshealy40]

I'm from Aiken, which is between Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC. Nice little tour here. Thank you.

[@charliepearce8767]

My girlfriend and I ran away from a dying bush town as soon as we were old enough to get our car license here in Australia. We both got good trade jobs and became successful in life. 20 years later, we dropped into the local drinking club to see if any of our old friends were still living there. Finding some old friends we were asked "When are we moving back home ?" These people were stuck in time looking sad and old with no money or future.. They failed to see their town had nothing to offer other than poverty, addiction, boredom, and a wasted life. They weren't happy just surviving.

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Do you know Crocadile Dundee?

[@charliepearce8767]

@Kevin Yep ! We worked alongside each other, painting the harbour bridge in Sydney . Are there any other stupid questions ?

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

@@charliepearce8767 do you know Keith Urban?

[@christinesommerfeld9815]

@@charliepearce8767 do you know Amanda Drury on CNBC Sydney? She is my favorite.

[@Jokent16dec63]

My state, maybe not the city where I grew up. Spartanburg is my town. My daddy lived here all of his life, born in 1917 and the things he told me. Life was hard and my mother grew up in Campobello and she picked cotton. She was born in 1937 and she was raised as a farm girl. Great story.

[@stephenblackwell5963]

Live in Spartanburg now 👍👍

[@washedbyhisblood6853]

I was born in Charleston. I grew up there but spent many summers in Walterboro and Ridgeville with grandparents.

[@benjamintaylor4402]

Born in Charleston, moved to New York after my father passed. Finished college in New York and now live in Chicago. I still miss South Carolina! Great video!!!!

[@aarondigby5054]

@6:40 the old antebellum styled house with the rap-a-round double porch, those homes are beautiful.

[@denisesmith2745]

Once again, you never disappoint. I loved our drive today. The Rexall drug sign is a beauty. My grandfather had a drugstore in my hometown in Kansas. Rexall was the competitor. Just love those old pharmacies. Soda fountains, a wonderful smell and my grandfather filling prescriptions in the back. They always smell like perfume because it was an amazing place to buy them plus cosmetics. Bamberg was full of spectacular homes on that street. I hope Nicole added a splash of Jack to the water you brought her! Lol. Just loved it! Thank you both! Love from Ft Worth

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Denise, and I totally agree with you about soda fountains. I miss them so. :)

[@sheilamore3261]

Wow I love that twoPorch House absolutely love those old houses absolutely love them that one looks awesome beautiful🥰💕

[@255-southcarolina8]

Enjoyed your video found out a little bit of stuff about blacksville that I didn't know I'll have to go out and check out the water hole live just down the outskirts of Bamberg down 301 once again enjoy the video keep up the good work

[@1mindatatime83]

Thanks a lot man . Try hemingway South Carolina . I’m from there. Willamsburg county. I believe it is the poorest county in South Carolina . From there you can see kings tree , Florence , lake city and other littter towns on the way . I’m currently playing 🏀 in Germany and I’m noticing how heavy the German presence is in South Carolina . Nuremberg bamberg , Williamsburg . And all of the places have a stench of southern Bavaria . Country country county . Definitely about to do more research

[@claregale9011]

Hi guys, such a shame these homes are not rebuilt , love coming along with you through these towns , you know what they say 100yrs is a long time in the u.s. 100 miles is a long way in the u.k.

[@oscarduarte2138]

I greatly appreciate it you bringing me places, I really enjoy watching riding along. Thanks

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome, Oscar!

[@oscarduarte2138]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip hi there, is there any way followers of your videos may contribute to your wonderful post. Thanks

[@Antigrifteruk.]

I've watched lots of your Videos. Thanks for posting them. I've been around Europe & CIS South Africa. But never US so extra interesting for Me.

[@bettyward8389]

Medium home values in the US are ridiculous that is why more people can not afford homes especially if they are disabled I really enjoy your videos keep up the good work!

[@ManiTalking]

I’m from Walterboro, SC and currently live in Rock Hill (more urban…Charlotte metro area)…I have always had easy access to interstates…I definitely want to explore more of SC.

[@discojd1]

Grew up in Lake City SC now in Bluffton SC. I love taking the backroads! I was driving around the countryside in LC & my son asked me if I knew where I was 😂 I miss the backroads & reminisce about the good old days of cruising LC. Enjoy & thanks for your videos!

[@virgilkennedy6692]

Thank you for the tours thru our country.

[@atheistsince1210]

Thanks for the tour ! Not sure but on a hunch the first town with the annual jumping frog contest may be a direct homage and celebration of one of our national treasures , author and humorist Mark Twain. The story in question is the famous short story : The Jumping Frog of Calaberous ? County .

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

You are absolutely correct. That's is exactly where it came from. :)

[@rikkitikkitavi997]

I live in the South. The issue with these towns is lack of jobs due to manufacturing companies leaving the US. Time on your hands leads to drug problems which leads to crime. It makes a big difference when a company like BMW or Michelin Tires come in. Skill jobs is what helps.

[@sharonmontano4924]

Wow! You have solved every problem

[@ronnieflood8019]

These areas of the south Carolina state they don't change , they don't like education, and the poverty level is very high so when you don't change your town gets left behind

[@davew5511]

Thank u for. Sharing. All the towns. States. I REALLY. ENJOY. YOUR CHANNLE. !!!!!! Thank you. From. MARYSVILLE. WASHINGTON.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Dave!

[@ishure8849]

G'day LS, those abandoned houses in Voorheese were scary I'd hate to spend Halloween there 🤔.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

You weren’t far from Hampton where my sister in law lives. It seems many of those older small towns are just a shell of what they once were. Enjoyed the ride LS 👍👌

[@thatguybsmith]

Born in Augusta, GA and raised in Aiken, SC. I live in Columbia, SC now. There are so many back road towns in SC., Ive been to the frog jump and the chitlin strut in that area. You should check out Neeses and Great Falls, SC. Also North, South Carolina. Its a very small city.

[@smartieplum]

Thanks for your videos. It's just so sad to see the decay.