It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Rock Hill Clock Tower gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Rock Hill, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a current client of this provider The caregiver is a great communicator with us. I live out of state and I have a brother who lives near the client, but he has a full-time job. It really takes a village to take care of the clietn now. I just feel like this agency is part of that village. They really have his best interest at heart. They give great care, but they're also super easy to work with and you feel important with them. I have recommended the agency to many people. I like the owner, Phil. He is just a really stand-up guy. He is very knowledgeable and he is very empathetic. You don't get the feeling that he is in the business to make money and provide livelihood. He really cares about people and really wants the clients taken care of well. I think he has a lot of expertise and compassion. Everyone that we have dealt with there has been great. I also like the caregiver that we've had, Fawn. She has been with the client for over 15 months. She is just really great with the client. He is in assisted living now but we choose to have her go in still for more companion care for the client. She is just a really sweet person and helps us with keeping up to date with what the client needs. He just loves having her around.”
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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care has been providing care givers for my 91 year old father for more than 2 years now. I have been happy with their staff. My father is cared for with love and dignity and with their help I've been able to keep him in my home.”
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“Dear Phil, "We would like to thank you and your staff for providing such wonderful live-in care for our Grandfather from June through October 2013. Our family found ourselves in the most unimaginable situation when our Grandmother was unexpectedly hospitalized in late May and ultimately passed away in June. As you know, she was the sole caregiver for our Grandfather who has severe Alzheimer's disease. We are so very fortunate that we discovered your agency! You were able to promptly place qualified caregivers in his home and this gave our family immediate peace of mind. The level of care and compassion that you and your caregivers demonstrated toward our Grandfather is more than we ever anticipated and we will be forever grateful. You all walked with him through the terrible tragedy of losing his wife of 67 years. You and your staff provided extraordinary physical and emotional care for him through his grief and made getting him back to a "normal" life your top priority upon her death. In addition to the care you all provided my Grandfather, you were so kind to help educate us on the progression of Alzheimer's. You were a wonderful resource to us on what to expect in the next phases of this disease and help us plan for long-term care for him. While we are very sad to have to place him in a memory care-assisted living facility, we made the decision knowing that this will be the best place for him as he ages and his disease worsens. Your guidance and expertise in helping us choose the right facility for him helped make this daunting task bearable. Thank you again for all that you have done for our grandfather and for our family! We will be forever grateful!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Westminster Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Pump House or visit Rock Hill Civil Rights Memorial, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Rock Hill, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Rock Hill, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Rock Hill, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
With a name indicative of its innovative bent and a fitting location at 300 Technology Center Way, Techno Café is the brainchild of husband-wife duo Keith and Chauntel Ingalls.The first things customers see upon entering the cafe are two large coffee kiosks, or robaristas, a combination of the words "robot" and "barista."Dubbed Adam and Eve, the machines produce fresh cups of iced and hot coffee, respectively.After placing an order on a screen or via the company's smartphone app, customers watc...
With a name indicative of its innovative bent and a fitting location at 300 Technology Center Way, Techno Café is the brainchild of husband-wife duo Keith and Chauntel Ingalls.
The first things customers see upon entering the cafe are two large coffee kiosks, or robaristas, a combination of the words "robot" and "barista."
Dubbed Adam and Eve, the machines produce fresh cups of iced and hot coffee, respectively.
After placing an order on a screen or via the company's smartphone app, customers watch through the glass as a robotic arm maneuvers a cup to be filled with espresso, milk and flavored syrup. The cup of coffee is then placed on a platform and lowered to an opening to be retrieved.
The cafe opened June 2, but its origin can be traced back two decades.
The Ingalls have 20 years of experience operating a 24/7 deli and market inside the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., just across the state line from their former home in Vermont.
The couple moved to Rock Hill in 2010, giving up rural life to offer their children a more city-centered experience. Keith Ingalls traveled back and forth regularly for years to continue operating the store.
Though they'd long been open at all hours of the day and night, COVID-19 pandemic-related staffing issues led them to close their store at 11 p.m. in recent years, which left hospital staff wanting.
"They wanted coffee," Keith Ingalls said. "That was the number one thing they wanted."
The couple set to work finding a solution, one that took a significant amount of time and technology to develop. The result was a fully automated coffee kiosk that a machine would operate, but be maintained and stocked with ingredients by humans.
"It's an amenity to the medical industry," Keith Ingalls said. "It's not a revenue stream. They have a need — nights, overnights and weekends. Everything else is closed."
With the first robarista installed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center two years ago and a second stationed at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, as of January 2025, the couple looked to Rock Hill for their first attempt at creating a true coffee shop concept with the kiosks.
Techno Café's tagline, "A Unique Espresso Experience," promises one-of-a-kind coffee shop visit — one it certainly delivers on as customers pull out their smartphones in wonder to record and take photos as their coffee is made.
With hopes of having their coffee kiosks in use at hospitals, airports, markets and universities across the country, the Techno Café in Rock Hill furthers the Ingalls' vision as a coffee shop that doubles as a showroom for the robaristas.
"They're very unique and they're hard to explain, so you have to see them in action," Chauntel Ingalls said. "In my mind, I was like, 'If you're going to do a showroom, why not do this really cool cafe where people can actually interact with them?'"
She envisioned a trendy, elevated space that was also comfortable and multifunctional. The Ingalls have an affinity for coffee shops and wanted theirs to serve the same basic purposes as any traditional cafe — to be a place where people can relax, spend time with others or work — while maintaining a sense of uniqueness that sets it apart.
"The way it's delivered through the kiosk is unique," Chauntel Ingalls said. "The flavor profile is unique to people because they don't expect to get that out of there. And I wanted the atmosphere and the feeling you get to be unique as well. I planned it so that as soon as you walk through the door, everywhere you turned, there would be something different to look at."
Techno Café is right next door to the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center, situated in a bustling area between the city's historic downtown and Winthrop University. The shop is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
There are two primary components of each robarista kiosk — the robot and software made by KioSoft Technologies and the super-automatic espresso machine made by Eversys.
Though the assembly process is carried out by robots, creating an outstanding cup of coffee requires a human touch.
"We've been able to develop a specific recipe that is a very unique flavor profile," Keith Ingalls said. "We just need that flavor profile to be the same throughout all of our kiosks. So we have to be very picky about the roasts and how we build that recipe within that espresso machine."
Techno Café's Rock Hill location uses beans roasted by Rock Hill Coffee Roasters. As for the recipe, Keith Ingalls described Techno Café coffee as having a quality taste without too much milk or being overpowered by sweeteners.
Drawn in by the novelty of the robaristas, customers consistently tell the Ingalls they're pleasantly surprised by the quality of the coffee.
"When you really think about the process and see it, the robot's not doing anything other than moving the cup," Keith Ingalls said.
Looking through the glass as the drink is made is a reminder that there's a science to coffee involving specific ingredients and precise measurements.
The automation ensures customer orders will be made the same every time, removing the factor of uncertainty. If they like the cup of coffee they had the first time at Techno Café, they can rest assured it'll be the same the next time.
Keith Ingalls believes consistency is critical to the business's success. Curiosity brings customers through the doors, but it's consistency that makes them regulars.
As Whataburger prepares to open its first restaurant in North Carolina this week, plans for one more Charlotte-area location have been unveiled — this time in Rock Hill.The Texas-based burger chain will put its first York County location at the former O’Charley’s restaurant site, Preston Hughes, a growth market leader for Whataburger in South Carolina, told CharlotteFive. That spot sits along a busy stretch of road off Dave Lyle Boulevard, acr...
As Whataburger prepares to open its first restaurant in North Carolina this week, plans for one more Charlotte-area location have been unveiled — this time in Rock Hill.
The Texas-based burger chain will put its first York County location at the former O’Charley’s restaurant site, Preston Hughes, a growth market leader for Whataburger in South Carolina, told CharlotteFive. That spot sits along a busy stretch of road off Dave Lyle Boulevard, across the street from Chick-Fil-A and Ginza Buffet.
Whataburger officials have said they’ve altogether got plans in the works for about 30 locations across the Carolinas. The first South Carolina restaurant opened in July 2024 in Boiling Springs, kicking off a rapid expansion plan.
The first in North Carolina will open in Gastonia on Thursday, May 29 — and long lines are expected. A private, pre-opening event for friends and family of training crew members led to lines stretching down Franklin Boulevard, and at least one Whataburger team member expected customers to line up outside more than a day in advance.
The first 100 customers at the Gastonia location after the 9 a.m. opening will get Whataburger swag bags. After that, the restaurant will be open 24 hours a day, with breakfast served from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m., and burgers served any time.
By the end of 2025, Whataburger has planned to open a total of 10 restaurants in North Carolina, plus one in the suburban Charlotte community of Indian Land, SC. More are slated to follow quickly after:
Look for these locations opening soon:
Location: 3415 E Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28056 (opening May 29)
Location: 2265 Cross Pointe Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (opening early 2026)
Location: Multiple others, opening soon
Cuisine: American, burgers, breakfast
A cannon, paddleboards, golf carts and a sky full of fireworks — there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in York County. And the party won’t wait until Friday, either.Tens of thousands of folks are expected to gather across the county at public events from York to Fort Mill. Rock Hill’s downtown gathering alone has drawn more than 12,000 people, according to tourism group ...
A cannon, paddleboards, golf carts and a sky full of fireworks — there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in York County. And the party won’t wait until Friday, either.
Tens of thousands of folks are expected to gather across the county at public events from York to Fort Mill. Rock Hill’s downtown gathering alone has drawn more than 12,000 people, according to tourism group Visit York County.
About 3,000 people gathered at Papa Doc’s Shore Club for the fireworks over Lake Wylie last year, but that number doesn’t include people watching from boats on the water.
What’s clear is the 4th of July is one of the most celebrated events of the year, countywide. Here’s what to expect this year:
? Rock Hill’s annual Red, White & BOOM! runs 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday. It’ll have live music, rides, inflatables, a cool zone and vendors downtown. Fireworks will start around 8:45 p.m. Parking will be available on Black and White streets, the Hampton Street lot, at Rock Hill City Hall and the parking decks on Elizabeth Lane and Black Street. More info: visitrockhillsc.com
? Fort Mill has grown its 4th of July festivities to a two-day event. It starts a 6 p.m. Thursday at Elisha Park. The town amphitheater and park on North White Street will have food trucks, roving entertainment and kids activities. Patriotic outfit competitions start at 6 p.m., followed by music from Main Event Band and The Swingin’ Medallions. A ceremony on the main stage happens at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks follow at 9:15 p.m.
The 53rd annual Firing of the Cannons begins at 10 a.m. Friday, from the downtown bandstand on Main Street. After a patriotic ceremony and a history lesson on the event, the Confederate Park cannon will be fired by members of the Short family. More info: fortmillsc.gov
? Tega Cay’s birthday as a city falls on July 4th each year, so there’s double the celebration. The “U.S. of Cay” festivities begin Friday with the Where Eagle Soar parade down Tega Cay Drive (9 a.m.), Lions Fish Fry at the Glennon Center (4:30 p.m.), Mayor Chris Gray’s State of the City address (6 p.m.) and fireworks over the golf course (9 p.m.). All events start at the Glennon Center.
On Saturday, activities resume with a boat parade. The Flotilla Parade from Nivens Landing to Windjammer Park begins at 11 a.m. It’s followed by the Freedom Fun Run Paddle Board Competition at 11:15 a.m. and a Carolina Show Ski Team performance at noon, both at Windjammer Park. A 6:30 p.m. Uncle Sam Jam concert concludes activities, at Runde Park. More info: tegacaysc.org
? York will have food trucks, live music, kids activities and a fireworks show Friday at York Middle School for the 4th of July. The celebration runs from 6:30-10 p.m. Guests should bring their own chairs or blankets, but no outside food. Brian Ashley Jones will perform. More info: yorksc.gov
? Clover gets an early start on Friday, the 4th of July, with an 8 a.m. fun run setting off at New Centre Park. A 5K run or walk follows at 8:30 a.m., ahead of the 11 a.m. golf cart parade. The parade has prizes of up to $250 for the best patriotic theme. More info: cloversc.org
? Thousands of people gather each year on boats, in lakefront parking lots or at restaurants to view July 4th fireworks over Lake Wylie. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. Friday near Buster Boyd Bridge and Camp Thunderbird. Some of the best viewing sites are Buster Boyd Access Area, Long Cove Resort or the outdoor seating at Papa Doc’s Shore Club, Rey Azteca, Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant or Bagel Boat. More info: lakewyliechambersc.com
? Downtown Sharon will celebrate from 6-10 p.m. Friday. Finally Friday Band will perform and food will be available at downtown restaurants. Food and merchandise vendors will be there, and the night will end with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. More info: sharonsc.gov
Other sites with big July 4th celebrations, some that include admission costs, include:
ROCK HILL — A popular fast-food burger chain announced plans for its first location in York County.Whataburger is planning to open in Rock Hill by the spring of 2026, a spokesperson confirmed this week.The Texas-based restaurant is planned for Cross Pointe Drive, off Dave Lyle Boulevard, at the former site of an O'Charley's restaurant.Right now, Whataburger has 11 locations in South Carolina, with the closest being in Columbia ...
ROCK HILL — A popular fast-food burger chain announced plans for its first location in York County.
Whataburger is planning to open in Rock Hill by the spring of 2026, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
The Texas-based restaurant is planned for Cross Pointe Drive, off Dave Lyle Boulevard, at the former site of an O'Charley's restaurant.
Right now, Whataburger has 11 locations in South Carolina, with the closest being in Columbia and Spartanburg. The chain also expects to debut two new restaurants in the Charlotte area soon.
A soda shop made famous on social media is now open in neighboring Lancaster County, and the company announced plans to expand to Rock Hill this summer.
Swig Drinks, a drive-thru fountain soda chain based in Salt Lake City, Utah, recently opened on Worldreach Drive near the Charlotte Highway in Indian Land. Crowned as the "Home of the Original Dirty Soda," Swig is known for mixing flavors, fruits and creams to make fountain drink concoctions.
After debuting to long lines, Swig is eyeing a second location in Rock Hill.
The Warren Norman Company, a commercial real estate developer, announced Swig Drinks is the first store to sign on at the Sharonwood Shopping Center development located at the corner of Celanese and India Hook Roads in Rock Hill.
Plans call for a 700-square-foot drive-thru with construction set to start this summer.
Adding to the variety of local places to grab a cup of java, the drive-thru chain PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is expected to open in the summer at 3080 U.S. 21, in the Regent Towne Center anchored by Food Lion, in Fort Mill.
The company, named for founder Phyllis Jordan in 1978, provides a taste of the Bayou with beignets on the pastry menu. The coffee itself takes arabica beans and roasts them in a manner that produces a less-acidic taste than other coffees.
The Fort Mill location will be the fifth PJ's in the Palmetto state.
The fast food palette in Rock Hill could get spicier soon. Just north of Dave Lyle Boulevard, east of Interstate 77, Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is opening its new location at 636 Crown Pointe Lane, near Target.
The chicken is served at five levels of spiciness. And the hottest level requires customers to sign a waiver.
There are a few Charlotte locations, but the Rock Hill location will be Hangry Joe’s debut in South Carolina. No opening date is available.
A large sushi distributor in Charlotte will bring its headquarters and a training facility to Rock Hill. Hissho Sushi announced the move and planned $5 million investment, set to create 146 jobs.The move allows Hissho Sushi to expand its operations while maintaining high quality standards, company president Matt Wilken said in an announcement this week. “York County offers us the space, resources and talent we need to fuel our next chapter,” Wilken said...
A large sushi distributor in Charlotte will bring its headquarters and a training facility to Rock Hill. Hissho Sushi announced the move and planned $5 million investment, set to create 146 jobs.
The move allows Hissho Sushi to expand its operations while maintaining high quality standards, company president Matt Wilken said in an announcement this week. “York County offers us the space, resources and talent we need to fuel our next chapter,” Wilken said.
Hissho Sushi is in Charlotte’s Steel Creek area, the jutting part of North Carolina between Lake Wylie and Tega Cay in South Carolina. The company has products in more than 2,500 supermarket deli sections, college campuses, freestanding stores and other locations.
Hissho provide sushi for Mein Bowl at Winthrop University in Rock Hill. The privately-held company also is in numerous Sprouts, Fresh Market and Food Lion stores.
Primary distribution will soon take place from a new site at 3621 Lazy Hawk Road in Rock Hill. The Herald reported on county plans the past two years to put a large cold storage warehouse on the site.
Last month, a Connecticut company bought the property right beside Hissho Sushi for $3.3 million.
The more than 40-acre Hissho Sushi property fronts Interstate 77 at the Mount Holly Road interchange. A Florida company bought it three years ago for $2.3 million, according to county land records. A more than 290,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse opened last year.
Hissho Sushi expects to be operational in the facility by August. It’ll be a headquarters and a hub for nationwide distribution as well as a franchisee training center.
Hissho Sushi was founded in 1998.
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