What, no Unitarians?

I don't know what part of the "Deep South" the article writer lives in, but I've lived here for 31 years and have not seen any evidence that any church or churches "run things" or are integrated into government. They keep to their properties and groups. You might see them out engaging in local activities, and you might find them annoying, but I know I can go about my life without worrying about any local churches.