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 Fort Mill Downtown Historic District 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 Fort Mill, 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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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 Harris Street 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 Epic Chophouse at Kingsley or visit Fort Mill Fort Marker, 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 Fort Mill, 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 Fort Mill, 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 Fort Mill, 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.
Fort Mill residents urge York County officials to address chemical safety concerns at Silfab Solar near a new school.FORT MILL, S.C. — This week, the Fort Mill community is once again pleading with York County officials regarding Silfab Solar, with new concerns being raised about chemicals that will be used by the plant, which is just a few hundred feet from ...
Fort Mill residents urge York County officials to address chemical safety concerns at Silfab Solar near a new school.
FORT MILL, S.C. — This week, the Fort Mill community is once again pleading with York County officials regarding Silfab Solar, with new concerns being raised about chemicals that will be used by the plant, which is just a few hundred feet from a new school.
These concerns resonated with at least one county leader during a meeting Tuesday night.
As work continues on Flint Hill Elementary, a new school in the Fort Mill district, a few hundred feet away stands what some are calling a dangerous plant. The facility is called Silfab Solar, a Canadian solar manufacturing plant, and it's gearing up to start production.
The community is wary about the manufacturing of solar panels, which they say will use dangerous chemicals. These concerns were brought up at Tuesday night’s York County Commissioner meeting — concerns that stuck with Vice Chair Tom Audette.
"We had three families this week say they put their house on the market or have already sold their house because they had to move their kids away from Silfab," Audette said.
For Marissa Robbins, the concerns are deeply personal. In November, when Robbins found out her children were zoned to Flint Hill Elementary, she and her family made an immediate decision.
"Alright, we have to find a home, and it has to be far enough away from Silfab that it won’t be rezoned there," Robbins said.
Her reasoning is shared by many others.
"The unknown risk — if there is a combustion with these chemicals, like silane — it can combust if it hits air," Robbins said. "It’s not just that, it’s the other chemicals too."
In June 2024, WCNC Charlotte was invited inside Silfab Solar for an exclusive interview with COO Treff MacDonald. MacDonald acknowledged the use of these chemicals but argued the plant and chemicals are safe.
Robbins has since moved her family to the south side of Fort Mill and said it was a tough decision.
"The interest rates, the cost of living — it was a huge emotional and financial decision," Robbins said.
Like many others, Robbins was encouraged by words from Audette, which gave her hope.
"Do we have an opportunity to have a discussion around some type of cease and desist," Audette said.
She says she hopes others won’t have to take the same steps her family did.
"It felt like this wasn’t our timing, it was pushed on us," Audette said.
WCNC Charlotte reached out to Silfab Solar and asked key questions:
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FORT MILL, S.C. — Atrium Health wants to purchase a Fort Mill EMS company but Piedmont Medical Center which has a major footprint in York County is fighting the deal.Piedmont Medical Center helping nonprofit feed those in needAtrium Health is also seeking to take over operations in the county. Officials for the hospital system said the deal would elevate serv...
FORT MILL, S.C. — Atrium Health wants to purchase a Fort Mill EMS company but Piedmont Medical Center which has a major footprint in York County is fighting the deal.
Piedmont Medical Center helping nonprofit feed those in need
Atrium Health is also seeking to take over operations in the county. Officials for the hospital system said the deal would elevate services there.
However, some said it could hurt one of York County’s top employers.
“I encourage you to vote yes to this,” said Timothy McMichael, the chief of Fort Mill EMS.
McMichael is asking York County’s council to approve a plan allowing Atrium Health to take over its EMS service contract in York County.
Officials at Piedmont spoke out against it.
“The current administration was not approached by Fort Mill EMS regarding their desire to be acquired,” an official with Piedmont said. “We would have appreciated an opportunity to engage with them to understand their needs.”
Piedmont said it’s the third largest employer in York County with two hospitals and three emergency departments in the county.
Councilman William “Bump” Roddey said the deal between Atrium and Fort Mill EMS could inadvertently hurt Piedmont and its employees.
“I think we need to take a step back and see if allowing Atrium to come in is the best thing for our community,” Roddey said. “We will be selling ourselves short if we don’t digest what Piedmont meant to this community.”
In a statement, Atrium Health said it has a large presence in York County -- a strong commitment to the community and said: “We believe by joining together, we will be able to elevate the level of care our communities deserve.”
Councilman Andy Litten said the county’s only focus should be if Atrium can fulfill the contract requirements.
“Fort Mill EMS is a business,” Litten said. “It’s not for the government to say who can or who cannot sell to who or who else.”
Fort Mill EMS has said the transition will not affect response times or service coverage.
Council members voted yes to the preliminary plan Monday night.
A final vote could take place in two weeks.
Atrium Health statement:
Atrium Health has a large presence in York County and a strong commitment to serving this community. Fort Mill EMS has been providing high-quality emergency services to the residents of York County for 70 years, and we believe by joining together, we will be able to elevate the level of care our communities deserve.
Piedmont Medical Center statement:
For over 40 years, Piedmont Medical Center has been at the heart of caring for the residents of York County with an expanding network of high-quality services. As the primary provider of Advanced Life Support (ALS) / Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for York County, we are proud to play a critical role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our community.
In 2024 alone, our EMS team responded to over 32,000 calls and transported nearly 23,000 community members. Piedmont Medical Center not only funds the primary 9-1-1 service but continually invests in new vehicles, equipment, technology, and our highly trained EMS team to deliver expert care and meet the needs of our community.
We believe that supporting the existing, local EMS provider - Piedmont Medical Center - is in the best interest of York County and its residents to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered when our community needs it the most.
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FORT MILL, S.C.It came easily in the late stages for Fort Mill, which is now one game away from the state championship.Logan Parker moved to the wing and knocked down a 3-point jumper less than a minute after the fourth quarter began in his team’s 58-54 victory Wednesday evening in the South Carolina state quarterfinals. The Yellow Jackets’ star senior had been fouled, converted the ensuing free-throw attempt, and Fort Mill opened a two-score lead.The Yellow Jackets held just a one-point advantage entering th...
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It came easily in the late stages for Fort Mill, which is now one game away from the state championship.
Logan Parker moved to the wing and knocked down a 3-point jumper less than a minute after the fourth quarter began in his team’s 58-54 victory Wednesday evening in the South Carolina state quarterfinals. The Yellow Jackets’ star senior had been fouled, converted the ensuing free-throw attempt, and Fort Mill opened a two-score lead.
The Yellow Jackets held just a one-point advantage entering the final quarter — and that was all they needed.
Parker’s four-point play gave Fort Mill a commanding second-half lead, which it grew to double digits as it limited Indian Land down the stretch. The Yellow Jackets will now play for a spot in the SCHSL Class 5A Division II boys’ basketball title game and the Upper State Championship against Greenville on Tuesday night in Florence.
“That’s what Logan Parker does,” head coach Myron Lowery said of Parker, who finished with 24 points. “He’s one of the Fort Mill greats, man. He’s amazing.”
The game remained close early as both sides traded leads, and the sold-out crowd was into every play.
Fort Mill (26-2) couldn’t build more than a two-score advantage throughout the first half. While the Yellow Jackets were driving to the basket and making key defensive stops, Indian Land’s (24-4) potent offense had the game knotted up at halftime.
Behind Parker’s team high, Fort Mill freshman guard Jermier Nelson posted 14 points and made several key baskets throughout the night. On the other side, standout senior guard Mike Jones poured in 25 points for the Warriors in a losing effort.
“I’ve still got a lot to be excited about this season,” Indian Land head coach LJ Johnson said. “Twenty-four wins, that’s the most in school history. Having a home playoff game, witnessing that environment and just being able to play in this atmosphere right there is going to do numbers for us.
“We have 11 out of our 15 (players) coming back. This is a good bit of fuel to the fire. We’ve got a lot to look forward to next season.”
? Three of Indian Land’s four losses this year have come at the hands of Fort Mill, including a 53-52 Yellow Jackets victory on the road Jan. 17.
? Fort Mill, No. 3 in the latest statewide rankings on Maxpreps, is the highest-ranked South Carolina school in the Rock Hill area. Only Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Columbia’s Ridge View are ahead of the Yellow Jackets, while Lancaster currently ranks as South Carolina’s sixth-best team.
? The win streak reaches 14 games for Fort Mill, which has only lost twice this season as it dropped contests against Byrnes and North Augusta. The Yellow Jackets have been outscoring their opponents by roughly 17 points per game, as their defense has been among the state’s best and allows their high-powered offense to go to work.
“The first time I was here, we had a pep rally, and they filled the whole school in this gym,” Lowery said. “And I thought to myself: I want a basketball game like that. I want a game when they’re here for basketball, filling up the stands, showing the excitement we have at Fort Mill. I’ve coached in a lot of really big games, and I love that environment. This is what you want to do: You want to be able to coach in big games with lots of people, and play in big games with lots of people.”
The Yellow Jackets are now set to play Greenville, which beat Riverside in the other quarterfinal, for the Upper State Championship and a ticket to the SCHSL 4A title game Tuesday. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Florence Center, site of the SCHSL’s week-long regional finals and state championships.
This story was originally published February 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM.
A man who bought a South Carolina Education Lottery ticket initially thought he’d won a $1,000 jackpot, but eventually learned his prize was much bigger.The Fort Mill resident actually won a scratch-off game’s $2,000,000 grand prize, officials said in a news release.While a $1,000 prize is nice, there are many more zeros in $2 million.The winne...
A man who bought a South Carolina Education Lottery ticket initially thought he’d won a $1,000 jackpot, but eventually learned his prize was much bigger.
The Fort Mill resident actually won a scratch-off game’s $2,000,000 grand prize, officials said in a news release.
While a $1,000 prize is nice, there are many more zeros in $2 million.
The winner spent $20 to purchase the 200X The Cash game at John Boys, a gas station/convenience store at 140 Spratt St. in Fort Mill, according to the release. That’s near the state line separating South Carolina and North Carolina.
While he was at the store, the man only scratched off the game’s bar code when he scanned the ticket and saw a message saying “Claim at Lottery,” officials said. That’s when he believed he’d won $1,000, the minimum prize requiring a player to visit the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center on Assembly Street in downtown Columbia for a payout.
It wasn’t until he took the ticket home, where he finished scratching it off, and got the surprise of his life, officials said.
“I thought, ‘this is going to be the big one,’ ” he said as he revealed the game’s seven-figure jackpot, according to the release. “It was pretty cool when it happened.”
The winner will be allowed to retain some privacy, as South Carolina is one of 11 states — along with Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Virginia — that allow lottery winners to remain anonymous.
The man didn’t say what his plans are for the newfound windfall, but expressed relief at winning the multimillion dollar payday.
“Everything got real easy,” the winner said. “I can breathe now.”
The odds of winning $2,000,000 playing 200X The Cash game are 1,460,000-to-1, according to the release.
One of the game’s grand prize winning tickets remains unclaimed, officials said.
John Boys received a $20,000 commission for selling the winning ticket, officials said.
This story was originally published February 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM.
An Aiken County judge has declined a request by Fort Mill residents to halt construction on the controversial Silfab Solar manufacturing plant.In a Jan. 29 order, visiting Judge Martha Rivers paused a case seeking to stop construction on the plant and revoke all permits.Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity, the nonprofit group of residents who filed the case, argued Silfab could pose a threat to nearby properties in the event of a spill or leak. Two new schools are slated to move in next door. The company said it meets al...
An Aiken County judge has declined a request by Fort Mill residents to halt construction on the controversial Silfab Solar manufacturing plant.
In a Jan. 29 order, visiting Judge Martha Rivers paused a case seeking to stop construction on the plant and revoke all permits.
Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity, the nonprofit group of residents who filed the case, argued Silfab could pose a threat to nearby properties in the event of a spill or leak. Two new schools are slated to move in next door. The company said it meets all safety requirements.
The future of the neighbors’ case hinges on a ruling in a second lawsuit brought by Silfab seeking to overturn a zoning decision by York County’s Board of Zoning Appeals. Attorneys for York County, Silfab and Citizens Alliance must first meet for mediation before the case can proceed to trial, which resident Scott Jensen said is an inevitability.
“It’s a little frustrating, just the delay of it all,” said Jensen, a leader in the movement against Silfab. He said it’s “good news” that Rivers chose to pause, rather than toss out, their case and believes Citizens Alliance is positioned to win in the end.
In a statement, the Canadian manufacturing company said it was also pleased with the court’s decision and hopes the zoning appeals case “will bring clarity and finality.”
“While that process continues, we will keep moving forward with construction, and we remain committed to bringing significant economic benefits to this region while prioritizing the health and safety of our employees and our neighbors,” the statement reads.
The $150 million project is projected to create 800 jobs at 1749 Logistics Lane, an industrial site in Fort Mill between Interstate 77 and U.S. 21.
Silfab and Exeter 1749 Logistics, the property owner, filed suit against the Board of Zoning Appeals in June.
In December 2022, York County planning staff notified Silfab that the company was allowed to manufacture its solar panels in light industrial areas like the Logistics Lane site, but the planning staff did not have solar cell manufacturing named in its zoning code. The staff determined it should be allowed in light industrial areas.
The owner of a neighboring property appealed that determination, and the Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously in his favor in May. They said solar panel manufacturing should be considered heavy industrial, a different zoning usage that is not allowed at the Logistics Lane site.
In June, York County said the zoning appeals board ruling did not apply to Silfab since it had already received approval from county planners to build on the Fort Mill property. The ruling would only apply to future projects, according to the county.
York County online records list 21 issued or completed permits for the 53-acre, multi-business property at Logistics Lane. Some pre-date Silfab. The vast majority of the $63.7 million in combined project value, though, relates directly to Silfab.
In December 2020 the county approved seven commercial retaining walls at the site. The following February, the county approved two buildings.
One was a 221,000-square-foot warehouse “designed for high-piled combustible storage,” according to the permit. In January 2022 the county approved a nearly $490,000 building upfit without a proposed tenant, which later became a $1.8 million project for industrial distributor Motion Industries.
The county approved a $630,000 upfit to another building in February 2020. Silfab was first named at that site in June 2023 with a $556,000 storage space permit within the warehouse. Power and land disturbance permits followed. Last August, Silfab received six more permits.
The largest was a more than 816,000-square-foot upfit to a main warehouse, a job valued at $58.6 million. The county permitted construction of a central energy plant building at $1.2 million, and a separate chemical building at nearly $790,000. Smaller permits allowed a wall and monument sign, plus electricity to a trailer.
In December, the most recent permit was approved to install electric wire to a small office trailer.
Along with construction permits tied to the property, Silfab has planning permits tied to the company.
One is a zoning verification letter that was issued by the county, but is now listed as withdrawn in its review stage. That letter, stating the site could allow solar panel manufacturing, has been a hot debate topic since the county Zoning Board of Appeals voted solar panel production shouldn’t be allowed in light industrial areas like the Logistics Lane site.
The other planning permit is listed as open. It involves upfitting the building for a clean room to manufacture solar panels, construction of three buildings on the north side of the property and bulk gas storage.
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Nick Sullivan is The Observer’s regional accountability reporter for York County and the South Carolina communities that border Charlotte. He studied journalism at the University of South Carolina, and he previously covered education for The Arizona Republic and The Colorado Springs Gazette.
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