They are always busy yet kind it's a breath of fresh air compared to Ca that's an all day thingread more

We went to get our cars registered... google routed us to the wrong location but we were told we…read morecould still get our cars registered there. Then we found out we had to pay at a completely different location... What a complete waste of time. You should be able to do it all under one roof . But no, apparently I needed to be driving around in the pouring rain, standing in endless lines only to be told I could register my car and get my plates but needed to drive another 40 minutes to pay at a different location. Yeah, I'm done. This can wait til next week. People are already stressed standing in line , forced to go to two different places to register vehicles isn't remotely efficient, sorry. Drove 40 minutes to pay the taxes on the cars but my husband didn't have his title so we have to wait for that now. What a mess. They don't make it easy ...Then I find out the crazy tax initially on your car, you have to pay yearly. I initially thought living in SC would be cheaper because Florida has outrageous property taxes, car insurance and home owners insurance. But we pay no state income tax, no tax on vehicles yearly .Also the utilities vendors charge outrageous rates in SC. . I'm starting to think this will be a wash, as they always find a way to get your money no matter where you live.

DMV in Ballentine SC, between Chapin and Irmo…read more I have found this location to generally be able to get in and out with not too long of a wait. Upon entry you speak to person in booth that issues a paper ticket number like a deli. The numbers are different based on what service you say have come for. There is a large seated waiting area where you fill out form given with provided clipboard/pens lined on wall. Numbers are announced over loud speaker and displayed on TV screens throughout listing up to 6 numbers. There are around 6-7 active counter windows distributing the service varieties. I find the wait during weekday mornings to be between 15-20 minutes before get to a window. I would not count on short wait times in afternoon close to end of day as I've witnessed the line out the door just to get the paper ticket. The employees at windows are jovial as can be considering it is the DMV, I have not had a bad experience. One negative beside occasional long waits is sometimes they will direct you to stand and wait. I do not think the ticket system has always been used here but the implementation has been a big plus.

Calling this DMV will result in staff hanging up on you. Two times in a row I have called, sat in a…read more20 minute queue, I reached staff and told them my situation and they immediately hung up on me. Second time, they picked up and hung up on me without saying anything. I have spent 40+ mins trying to get in touch someone to fix my issue. I am out-of-state and cannot go online because it is a complicated situation. I am very disappointed.

Great staff assembled here that are experts at their job. They are getting reviews that does not…read morereflect anything that I ever received here while seeking services for me and my family for decades. I always say if you want the best services a government agency has you (the customer) needs to bring a smile, a polite attitude, and an occasional thank you, and they will return it ten-fold. Thanks, Frank P. Summerville

There's something to be said in how the SC DMV is abusing the Real ID system. The number of people…read morewho live outside of SC, never had a SC drivers license, and are being told they now have to do a driving school, and pay all kinds of fees for traffic/misdemeanor offenses from so many years ago, some 20+ years ago, and reinstate a SC DL they never had is abuse-and a complete money grab. Not to mention notices that were sent to fake addresses, also supposedly 20+ years ago. The SC DMV employee, Diamond, was the most unhelpful, and to keep it real, a dishonest person we encountered throughout this entire ordeal. She attempted to provide partial information (that's being kind, to be honest, she was very dishonest) until we asked for the notice via email while on the phone. Sure enough it was mailed to a non-existent address, and she gave partial information until we had the notice in front of us and she was confronted. She'd initially said "just pay the $100 fine and you'll be good to go". Obviously that was completely inaccurate information that she knowingly gave to get off the phone until she had no choice but to actually address the situation at hand while never acknowledging the notice was mailed to a non-existent address. She also sent the notice as a picture rather than an actual letter (but that's SC for you), so I doubt the legitimacy of it in its entirety, not to mention it's undated. When she was told this was never part of the sentence from the Judge, she stated it was "implied consent" due to a BAC level in 2002, even though the judge (of a court that no longer exists, nor do these records-convenient) thanked this person for their service as he was about to deploy and had just come back from deployment, and then imposed a fine and sent him on his way. Never a mention of implied consent through the entire process, and conveniently proof cannot be provided. Now hundreds of drivers, primarily veterans, from nearly every state in the U.S., have their drivers license held hostage by the SC DMV, jumping through hoops, paying hundreds out of pocket, likely close to $1000, due to SC's untrained staff, their antiquated systems (because let's be honest, most systems will stop you from mailing something to a nonexistent address-and would also be able to accept online payments rather than mail only check or money order), and obviously some type of money grab. For those who went to court 20 years ago, paid their fines and went on with their life, only to find out SC has a hold on their drivers license all these years later is wild. Imagine doing something in your early 20s, paying for an attorney, taking care of everything immediately, as instructed by the judge, only to find out in your 50s that the SC DMV is a disaster and will impact your life, and hundreds of others, in a major way. When we encountered this, my immediate response to him was "it's SC so there's no doubt they've done something ridiculous". Well....that was indeed the case. Here it is, only two weeks into all of this, and already $700 out of pocket for something that was taken care of in 2002. There will be more to come on this, as this abuse of the Real ID system needs to be highlighted. SC needs to be accountable for this nonsense.

Came here this morning for traffic court. I guess Richland County made their fair share of stops…read moreover the course of the past month because Courtroom 4 was slammed. Mainly standing room. Ours was quick, and it was my fault. All we had to do was show an updated registration and we left (my son and I). We saw Garo Brown when we walked out! He is huge...the guy from Live PD! But yeah, nice building, don't want to have to go back for nothing!

I've been to the SC State House several times thru out the yrs for events. It's really nice to also…read morego inside and do a tour, educational. They keep the grounds secured, and very clean. Great place to have lunch on the lawn. Outside has some historical statues as well. I attended the Peace Walk in Columbia SC at the state house. A group of 19 monks from the Huong Dao Temple walked over 2,300 miles from Ft Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. Aloka (whose name means "divine light" in Sanskrit) accompanied them every step of the way. He did have surgery for his leg during the journey. It was a beautiful day to be in SC! Thankful to witness such a great community event.

I love visiting state capitals, and South Carolina did not disappoint! They run a formal (and…read morecomplimentary) tour program, with a tour guide and a welcome video. On the day we visited, we missed the video, but were quickly welcomed to the complimentary tour. The tour guide gave a wonderful overview of the history of the State House along with South Carolina politics, and brought it to current day activities. The State House is on beautiful grounds, and it's right at the intersection where Main Street begins. After the tour, the guy gave us opportunity to take all the photos we wanted, and there's a lot to see.

This marker is located at the intersection of Main Street and Blanding Street in downtown Columbia…read more It points out how the street got its name. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Originally named Walnut Street, Blanding Street was by 1869 renamed for Abram Blanding, a Massachusetts native who came to Columbia in 1797 to take charge of Columbia Male Academy. Blanding was admitted to the bar in 1802 and served two terms in the legislature. He built the city's first water works, was a Trustee of South Carolina College, and S.C. Superintendent of Public Works. His house was located on the NW corner of Blanding and Marion streets. Blanding died in 1839." This is marker number 40-66 and it was erected in 1978 by the Richland County Bicentennial Commission. There is parking nearby. [Review 2187 of 2024 - 1160 in South Carolina - 23205 overall]

Please come here and dispose of old or not needed medications. Do not flush them or throw in…read moregarbage

Going on four years as a member and I'm happy with the gym. I will continue my membership. Staff…read moreand patrons are nice and they do a good job of keeping it clean. I like the daily motivational quotes they put in the cardio / strength room.

Clean and presentable. Friendly staff. I just feel really bad for the lifeguards…read more I honestly don't feel safe with 1 lifeguard. If there is ever a back injury, then that lifeguard is screwed.