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Posted in South Carolina May 01, 2015 by Gwen Tennille

15 Things You Only Know To Be True If You Are From South Carolina

There are times when it takes a native to say, “Yes! That is true. You know how I know? ‘Cause I live there…born and raised!” From sports to grocery store nicknames, there are just some things that only a South Carolinian would know to be true.

1. Summer is a welcome guest after Winter, but always stays too long and is always too hot.

2. Fall never lasts long enough.

3. Just the mention of 'snow' will shut everything down. And, help us if we actually see snowflakes or accumulation.

4. The beach is the first thing we think of when summer is near and it is always a fun getaway...

5. But, mountains are a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle.

6. Y'all is the only way to say "you plus".

7. Flea markets are a family affair on slow moving weekends.

8. Directions are given by landmarks. "Turn at the big oak, go down till you see the house with the red roof, you are there when you just pass the empty billboard sign..."

9. Coke is the name for any and all fizzy drinks.

10. Finland, Norway, & Denmark are just down the road a ways...not across the ocean.

11. IF you want to keep on good terms with others, you never discuss Carolina/Clemson in mixed company.

12. A walk in nature is only a moment away...always!

13. Driving in the country (or anywhere in SC really) is like playing Russian Roulette with deer.

14. The Pig is a grocery store...not a special farm animal.

14. Wally World is not an amusement park although sometimes that can be debated.

Doesn’t this immediately bring to mind other things that only a South Carolinian would know to be true? I definitely and absolutely love my state! If you have one you would like to share, please post it in the comments below.

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Gwen is an author, artist, illustrator, graphic designer, mother, wife, and part-time super hero. She loves to tackle her dreams head on and takes life by storm. Coffee is her best friend and a good book cannot be beat! When does she have the time, you ask? Well...do you really need that much sleep?