South Carolina Welcome Center

"Really clean and well maintained. The only reason I give 4/5 is that at night it's not very well lit. It's not exactly dark, the main facility has lights. But the parking lot only has a few and they are dim. Obv that's not an issue during the day, but it's something I noted recently when I stopped by here."

"Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023 7am. We overheard a wise guy - smart mouth working at this center this morning. We had parked overnight - (as many people do). Last night there were nine cars & two RVs in the lot. The night staff (a woman displaying questionable & inappropriate behavior) locked the bathrooms about 7 pm & she kept them all locked all night. At 7 pm she actually locked a woman in & never apologized when she had to let her out. We had parked RIGHT by the bathrooms so we had a front row view to see & hear the awful behavior of this location's staff. 7am - The fellow with the rude mouth was standing next to a female worker who a pleasant looking, traveling woman was speaking to. He decided to loudly mouth off that it's 2 hour parking & when she said she hopes he never needs more than 2 hour parking - he nastily replied - "NOT ME ! I GOT MY OWN HOME!" His inexcusable disrespect to humiliate & embarrass her was obvious & despicable. The traveler chuckled lightly & left. SC has always been known as the least hospitable of the southern states. Considering their very high rate of poorly educated residents this behavior was no surprise to us. But, the fact that this is a government property & a welcome center - you would think the staff could at least be sober & have even the most basic social skills & manners. We wish we could give zero stars. FYI - We spoke with another person before we left - he said the outside staff speak & do as they please at this location because their supervisor is a horrible jerk. He apparently condones this behavior because he treats people, workers & guests, equally badly. WOW. He sounds like a real zero star guy. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS CENTER NEEDS NEW STAFF & SUPERVISOR - NOT THIS RUDE, LAZY BUNCH."

"Wry friendly helpful staff. Super clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. Lovely benches under the trees and picnic tables as well. Easy off and back on"

"I believe I met the nicest women working at any visitor center on the planet. Marsha was super helpful and just a friendly and wonderful person to speak with. Very knowledgeable about the area and just fun to talk to. Thank you!!"