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Destination South Carolina
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Are you considering a move to South Carolina? Relocating your business to South Carolina?
Or just interested in the Palmetto State?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in
South Carolina, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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Industry Overview |
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Education
Recreation & Entertainment |
Transportation |
Geography & Climate
History |
Suggested Reading List
The Palmetto State, an original of the Thirteen Colonies, a land of Southern
charm steeped in a rich history: this is South Carolina, whose motto Animus Opibusque Parati,
"Prepared in mind and resources", reflects its promise of great success for the
future.
Industry Snapshot
South Carolina boasts a burgeoning biotechnology and life science industry. With
organizations designed to foster growth, high quality academic resources, and numerous companies,
the Palmetto State seems assured of an exciting future in the field.
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Economy/Cost of Living
Over 4.3 million people help to make South Carolina the 24th most populous state in the U.S.
The largest cities in the Palmetto State are Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Greenville,
Rock Hill, Mount Pleasant, Spartanburg, Sumter, Hilton Head Island, and Florence.
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Education
Many remarkable opportunities for education exist in South Carolina, whether public or private.
School children may be educated in public, private, or home schools. The state contains several
options for higher education.
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Recreation & Entertainment
While South Carolina may not be the largest state, it offers amazing choices for recreation
and entertainment, from the mountains to the coast. With its rich history, splendid white
beaches, scenic forested mountains, waterfalls and whitewater, black water rivers, Low Country
culture, and vibrant metropolitan areas, the Palmetto State offers endless possibilities for
anyone’s taste.
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Transportation
South Carolina offers numerous options for transportation within its borders. For traveling
and commerce, the state offers the fifth largest maintained highway system in the U.S., with over
64,000 miles (102,998 kilometers) of roads aiding business throughout the state and to points
beyond. Major automobile routes include several Interstates: east-west routes I-20 and I-26;
and north-south routes I-77, I-85, I-385, and I-95.
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Geography & Climate
Located in the Southeast region of the U.S., South Carolina ranks 40th in total area among the
states, at 32,007 square miles. South Carolina shares borders with North Carolina to the north,
Georgia to the south and west, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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History
The Spanish first explored what is now South Carolina in the 16th century. In 1562, the
Huguenots, led by Jean Ribaut, established a brief settlement on Parris Island in Port Royal
Sound. This failed, and the Spanish built Fort San Felipe on Parris Island in 1566 and named the
settlement Santa Elena.
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about South Carolina.
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