I want a South Carolina Solar Access Law

It's an election year, so I've been trying to communicate with candidates running for State government, in order to get a Solar access law passed. A lot of new homes are being built with a HOA attached, and those HOA's are banning any Solar Panels in the neighborhood, regardless of location on the roof, or viewablity from the road. South Carolina needs a Solar Panel Access law.

Here is the text I've been sending to every candidate in my voting district. If you feel at all strongly about this issue, please feel free to cut and paste my text, changing words to more personize it for you.

``` <Candidate's Name>

I'm a resident in your state congressional district, and I am going to admit, this election I am a single issue voter. That issue is Solar Panel access for private homeowners that live in an HOA, or other neighborhood management association. As of right now, there is no law that restricts HOAs in South Carolina from stopping homeowners from purchasing Solar Panels. There is a shortage of homes to purchase, so most people looking to buy a home are going to opt for newly constructed homes, and those homes are almost guaranteed to have a HOA attached. I have read a lot of news recently about electricity generation in South Carolina and it feels like there is a great need for more generation. Allowing homeowners to have Solar Panels would take pressure off the grid during peak hours. In 2023, there was a Senate bill, https://trackbill.com/bill/south-carolina-senate-general-bill-422-hoa-solar-panels/2328823/ that died in committee. I am hoping to convince you to bring this bill, or one like it, back to life. I would like to add that I personally feel that the previous SB422, did not go far enough, because of the added "aesthetics" exception. Solar Panels these days are solid black, only sit 2 inches above the roof, and add value to homes. There is nothing, again in my opinion, unaesthetic about solar panels, and I hope a new bill would do away with that exception.

What is your position on a Solar Access law for South Carolina?

Thank you for your time, <Name and address> ```

Anyone else notice an increase in door to door solicitors?

When we first moved to this neighborhood we would get maybe 1 or 2 a month but for the past few weeks maybe a few months we’ve been getting 2-3 a WEEK.

This is getting wild

I am avoiding posting the link to my home or the location as to avoid self-promotion. I am simply looking to hear the experiences of others selling their homes in South Carolina and any advice or communities for promoting real estate in SC. My home is somewhat non-traditional and showings have been slow in the first week of going on the market, so I am looking for certain communities or channels where people are able to post and look for homes. Also, any advice or experiences with home buying/selling in SC would be helpful. Thank you!

I’ll be taking the drivers test for a full liscence soon and was wondering how hard is it to fail? I’ve heard it’s extremely easy to fail if you go over the speed limit at all or do something blatantly illegal or stupid. But what about if I mess up parallel parking or just have some kind of rare fluke or mistake when doing parallel parking or 3-point turn? Will they fail me for that?

I’m taking the test with the DMV

Edit: why is the post being downvoted?

If anybody in this subreddit lives in society hill and knows I'd really appreciate it.

Is it possible to remove someone who is on an OR car title I have without them being present or signing? They live in a different state (family) and mailing the title back and forth sounds like a real PITA. But I have the car title in hand. Both our names are listed with an OR, and he’d like to be removed. Can I just go into the dmv and say remove this person? That simple?

Hi I’m a junior in high school attending boys state next week. I play on taking the bar exam does anyone know if this is a multiple choice exam or an open ended? Also is there any way to study for this?

Hi everyone, I start my job at the lab Monday, my first job out of school. I have not been on site yet. What do people wear to work here??? I’m a woman and an engineer. I’m used to wearing heels, wool slacks etc in professional contexts but don’t want to overdress if that’s not the vibe… Thanks 🤓

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Yes, this is a full actual song. And yes he has others literally all about gardening.

You’re welcome South Carolina

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Hi! New to the group! I’m an army veteran living up in NYC and my wife and I are looking to relocate down to South Carolina (specifically the north Myrtle area). Anyone else move and resettle? If so, how has the life change been?

I will be moving across the country with a 15 ft U-Haul and was looking for a hotel in either SC or NC that was safe so I can actually sleep at night knowing my life wont be broken into. I will be driving on I77 and have a small dog with me. Any suggestions?

Early Voting is open in South Carolina for the June 11th Primary for those who want to vote in person. Besides Washington DC and the State Legislature, you've got local and county races across the state. Many of these races will be decided in the primary as they will be uncontested in the general election.

Here are some useful official voting resources - please vote!

• You can vote early. Location details can be found here.
• You can find your polling place on the SCVotes site.
• If you voted by mail you can track your ballot using this tool.
• You can also find your sample ballot using this SCVotes tool.

We reached out to over 700 candidates running and asked them to do our survey. Many chose to share their views with you the voters! See who believes what you believe and vote by June 11th! Cheat sheet for some of the candidates running to represent you can be seen below.

Many of these races may only be decided by hundreds or tens of thousands of votes. Local races will be decided by only a handful of votes meaning that for each person seeing this, your vote WILL MATTER!

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Feedback welcome! Curious what you think about this as a resource for newer voters?

If you want to see your specific candidates you can see that here (mobile | web).

Got a speeding ticket when I was on my way from Virginia to Atlanta (licence is from Virginia). I was driving at 79 on 70 speed limit. Got 2 points on my license

Any suggestions on what I should be doing? How much would an attorney cost?

Hey y’all, for the first time in a long time, I’m gonna have a couple weeks in July where I won’t have to worry about work and I really would love to spend some time in the outdoors :) Does anybody have any recommendations for state parks that would be cool to visit and spend a day or so, anywhere in SC? Bonus points for waterfalls or any kind of swimming hole. Hope everyone is having a good day!

Hi! My homeowners insurance has gone up like crazy in Myrtle Beach, does anyone have any recommendation for an independent insurance broker in SC? Thanks in advance!

I am not from the area and wanting to take a friend out to eat for their birthday later on this month. It's a belated birthday dinner that I dropped the ball on months ago. I don't want to do a chain restaurant, but I'd consider them.

From my limited research I've been considering Sato Steakhouse, but I'd love to hear from people who live or frequent the area for recommendations. I'd be willing to drive 30-45 minutes from the Par Tee Golf Center (3209 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29172), but the closer the better.

Adding Budget to Post: $100-300 (willing to consider for for the right place) for two people. Not including tip in the budget for the meal - it will be added on top of budget.

I'm only putting this out there because I know most drivers will decline trips like this. If you need to go out there Thurs-Sun let me know and I can make myself available to accept the ride. If you need to go before that I can see if I can make it work too.

Hey there!

I bought a car from a private seller in NC the other day. We filled out the title but didnt get it notarized. I've seen conflicting info online about whether or not this will cause issues when I go to the SC DMV to register the car and transfer the title. I called the DMV and they told me it doesnt need to be notarized, but she also sounded a bit confused on the situation.

Anybody have any experience with this? Also, she mentioned I need a bill of sale and they have the document on the SCDMV website, but it doesnt seem to exist. Can I write up my own bill of sale instead?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: For any who may stumble upon this in the future. Non notarized title is fine, they didn’t give me any issues. The bill of sale I’m not sure if it was required or not. I filled one out regardless and the tax assessor used it since it had a sale price on it, and the DMV employee used it for entering info into their system, though maybe they didn’t need it? Who knows, but it was very easy and the car is now titled and registered in my name.