Jasper County, South Carolina, Grapples with Rapid Growth and Loss of Rural Life

Jasper County, South Carolina, is experiencing a surge of new residents attracted by its coastal location and low taxes, leading locals to express concerns about the potential loss of their traditional rural way of life.

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NYTMostly Factual6d ago

America’s Fastest-Growing County Wonders if ‘Paradise’ Is Growing Too Fast

Jasper County, S.C., along the coast, has seen a crush of newcomers in recent years, drawn by its proximity to beaches and low taxes. Locals fear they may be losing their rural way of life.

By Eduardo Medina

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Jasper County, South Carolina, Grapples with Rapid Growth and Loss of Rural Life

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America’s Fastest-Growing County Wonders if ‘Paradise’ Is Growing Too Fast

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