LOCATION
Carolina Country Club lies at the gateway to the majestic Blue Ridge mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is only four hours from sunny Carolina beaches. Only seven miles from downtown Spartanburg and 32 easy interstate miles from Greenville, Carolina Country Club residents enjoy easy access to the day-to-day services and cultural opportunities of these two changing and sophisticated cities.
Distance to major cities from Greenville/Spartanburg:
  • Atlanta, GA - 170 miles
  • Charlotte, NC - 71 miles
  • Charleston, SC - 195 miles
  • Columbia, SC - 93 miles

CLIMATE
The Upstate of South Carolina boasts a delightful climate with an average normal temperature of 60.1 degrees. Four mild, yet distinct, seasons provide spectacular displays of natural beauty while allowing outdoor activities virtually year-round.

POPULATION
Spartanburg County - (1990) 226,800 - (2000) 253,800
Greenville County - (1990) 320,127 - (2000) 379,600





TRANSPORTATION
Out of the Southeast's fastest growing business areas, the Greenville/Spartanburg metro area is located at what is known as "The Crossroads of the New South" - the intersection of two of the nation's most traveled interstate highways, I-26 and I-85. Three US highways and 20 state highways traverse Spartanburg County. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport accommodates over one million travelers yearly with service by several major airlines and two large commuter airlines.

AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
The Greenville/Spartanburg area is touted for its traditional Southern hospitality flavored with international flair. Recently chosen by BMW for their first North American manufacturing plant, this area of the upstate is home to over 231 international companies including Adidas, Dunlop, Hitachi, Kohler, Michelin, Milliken & Company and W.R. Grace.

RECREATION AND CULTURE
The Greenville/Spartanburg area offers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities from hiking in the nearby mountains to fishing and boating on area lakes. The NFL's Carolina Panthers are located in nearby Charlotte with training camp at Spartanburg's own Wofford College . The Atlanta Braves , Hawks, and Falcons, and a host of college athletics and PGA golf tournaments are within short driving distances. Other cultural and historical points of interest include Spartanburg's 46,000 square foot Art Center, Greenville's Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Biltmore Estate in nearby Asheville and the Cowpens and Kings Mountain National Battlefields.



EDUCATION
The public school system that serves Carolina Country Club is rated among the best in the state. The area is also served by the Spartanburg Day School , a private school located on Spartanburg's East Side. Wofford College , Converse College and Furman University are ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. USC Upstate , Spartanburg Methodist College , Spartanburg Technical College , South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, Bob Jones University, Webster University, ITT Technical Institute and Greenville Technical College are other highly regarded learning institutions in the area.

HEALTHCARE


TAXES
South Carolina has a tiered indexed personal income tax on income up to $12,000. There is a tax of 7.0% on all income above $12,000. Real and personal property taxes are levied by local taxing authorities. Generally these run about 1% of fair market value. There is no intangible personal property tax.

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