for newbies in the state....sometimes this is broadly defined. You may be referring to Oconee and Pickens Counties. I think you are referring to the mountains. But most break the "upstate" using I-85. The upstate lower counties are McCormick, Greenwood, Laurens, Union. I'd love the entire upstate get clobbered. But I'm still thinking the sweet spot in SC will be along and above Hwy 11, but north of 85 should be very happy.