Commentary by Andy Brack from Statehouse Report
People in rural counties across South Carolina know the challenges they face.
Barnwell County residents talk during a July 9 town hall meeting.
They know about their high poverty, higher than normal unemployment, challenged schools and need for better health care facilities. They understand how their tax rates are higher than urban areas because of the lack of a broad industrial tax base to help fund local services.
But they also know these problems can be solved. They just need more resources, better infrastructure and more collaboration to get things done. Read more
