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 — In year two of redesign construction at one of the Fort Mill area's Interstate 77 interchanges, ongoing work will involve closing the highway for a few nights.Most York County residents will be home or asleep when it happens, but beginning 11 p.m. May 9, southbound I-77 will close at Exit 8...
FORT MILL — In year two of redesign construction at one of the Fort Mill area's Interstate 77 interchanges, ongoing work will involve closing the highway for a few nights.
Most York County residents will be home or asleep when it happens, but beginning 11 p.m. May 9, southbound I-77 will close at Exit 85 for seven hours.
Those returning home from a late night of work or partying will find traffic crews diverting motorists to the offramp at SC-160, where the interchange project is happening, and then back to the interstate. Some northbound lanes will be closed during those hours as well.
The same diversion is scheduled at 11 p.m. May 10 as well, followed by overnight closures on northbound I-77 on May 16 and 17. Some lanes in the area of the project will also be closed May 11-13 and May 18-20.
The Exit 85 project started in 2024 and is scheduled to finish in 2027.
It's the second interchange project in York County that transportation leaders say will make travel easier — and state officials have determined two more are needed.
SCDOT has designed a remodeling of the interchange at Exit 82 in Rock Hill. No plans have been announced to start that project.
And at the state's northernmost off-ramps at Exit 90, home of Carowinds Theme Park, Gov. Henry McMaster requested the General Assembly approve a $2 million feasibility study.
Last year, Exit 81 in Rock Hill opened. It was expected to be the entryway to the headquarters for the Carolina Panthers. With that deal falling through, Rock Hill is courting other businesses to the acreage just off the exit.
YORK, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — York County leaders gave the green light for increasing impact fees on new developments in order to help fund the construction and maintenance of schools in Fort Mill.With the split vote at Monday’s County Council meeting, existing fees will rise to $29,640 for new single-family homes and $20,796 for each new apartment unit. Currently, a builder pays $18,158 per home and $12,020 per apartment.The fees were implemented back in 2018 and have since raised more than $73 million for the For...
YORK, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — York County leaders gave the green light for increasing impact fees on new developments in order to help fund the construction and maintenance of schools in Fort Mill.
With the split vote at Monday’s County Council meeting, existing fees will rise to $29,640 for new single-family homes and $20,796 for each new apartment unit. Currently, a builder pays $18,158 per home and $12,020 per apartment.
The fees were implemented back in 2018 and have since raised more than $73 million for the Fort Mill School District.
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Despite the majority of the council being in support, speakers at Monday’s meeting — including council members — expressed concerns regarding the cost, saying that even though builders pay the cost, it will be passed down to homebuyers.
“That builder is gonna directly shift that cost over to the homebuyer, and there has to be a better way to manage our schools, manage our funding that’s going on,” Council member William “Bump” Roddey said. “Let’s get some better management of money, get a handle of what’s going on and not just take the easy way out.”
Roddey also opposed the original impact fees in 2018 and said that things were promised then that have not been followed through, such as teachers getting raises and homeowners receiving tax breaks on their property.
Council member Tommy Adkins added that if we continue to raise the cost of new developments, the next generation of homebuyers will not be able to afford it, saying, “We’re using broke folks’ money.”
“Everybody don’t make the same amount of money, and we shouldn’t hinder folks in any of these districts,” Adkins says.
Councilmember Andy Litten, who’s been a strong supporter of impact fees, says this is growth paying for growth.
“It shows what the value of the Fort Mill School District is. It’s worth $30,000 on a house,” Litten says. He argues that the school district doesn’t have many options outside of impact fees to afford to fund new constructions.
The motion carried 4-3.
The new impact fees would go into effect July 1.
Charlotte developer Aston broke ground on a long-awaited Harris Teeter shopping center Tuesday morning. It’ll open to shoppers in Fort Mill, but it’s also a sign of coming business in Lake Wylie.Catawba Ridge Market is off Fort Mill Parkway. A similar project is slated for the Five Points area in Lake Wylie, on S.C. 49 and S.C. 55. Both sites will be anchored by new Harris Teeter ...
Charlotte developer Aston broke ground on a long-awaited Harris Teeter shopping center Tuesday morning. It’ll open to shoppers in Fort Mill, but it’s also a sign of coming business in Lake Wylie.
Catawba Ridge Market is off Fort Mill Parkway. A similar project is slated for the Five Points area in Lake Wylie, on S.C. 49 and S.C. 55. Both sites will be anchored by new Harris Teeter grocery stores.
Here are answers to four burning questions on the new retail sites:
Catawba Ridge Market sits on more than 45 acres, across Fort Mill Parkway from the end of South Dobys Bridge Road. It runs from Catawba Ridge High School to North Dobys Bridge Road, tucked just south of Dobys Bridge Park.
It’ll have a 61,000-square-foot Harris Teeter between South Dobys Bridge and Whites roads, adjacent to the Nims Village subdivision.
Across the main parking lot from the grocery store, and situated along Fort Mill Parkway, Catawba Ridge Market will have a shopping area with 13 storefronts. They range from about 1,200 to more than 2,500 square feet.
There are eight more outparcel spaces along Fort Mill Parkway, North Dobys Bridge Road or a new internal road set for construction. Those outparcel lots range from half an acre to more than 2 acres.
Aston president and CEO George Dewey declined to give a total cost for the Catawba Ridge Market project.
The latest opening estimate is spring of 2027, Dewey said.
This time last year, project leaders had hoped for a fall 2026 opening. But there have been multiple town zoning changes needed for the project, and other variables like the planned widening of Fort Mill Parkway.
Harris Teeter isn’t ready to announce an expected opening date, said company spokeswoman Danna Robinson.
The new Fort Mill location has been a waiting game for locals. Harris Teeter bought most of the property for Catawba Ridge Market in 2015 for about $4 million. The company bought another small section six years ago for $1 million.
“We have waited a while to see this groundbreaking occur,” Mayor Guynn Savage said Tuesday, “but it makes it no less joyous.”
Most all of the new shopping center should open together, Dewey said.
“We generally want to open up as much as we can at the time of the project (opening),” he said. “I think you’ll see the Harris Teeter and the shop buildings open up together, and then there may be some lagging times on some of the outparcel buildings.”
The Harris Teeter will be a latest generation model for the company. It’ll be an upgrade from the three existing Harris Teeter stores in Fort Mill with potential options like a beer and wine bar, upgraded food bars or a coffee shop. Some locations have Starbucks inside them, which could happen in Fort Mill.
“This store is going to be a little bit different, give our customers something they don’t already have in Fort Mill,” Robinson said.
Other stores aren’t set.
Companies are in negotiations for four of eight large outparcels to join Harris Teeter. Some of those outparcel tenants are likely to be named first, Dewey said, and soon. But no company apart from Harris Teeter has signed an agreement, he said Tuesday.
On April 15, the town planning commission reviewed plans for a Harris Teeter fuel station on one of those outparcels listed as in negotiation. Drawings showed seven fuel pumps almost directly across from the end of South Dobys Bridge Road. It’s straight across Fort Mill Parkway from the 7-Eleven near Doby’s Bridge Elementary School.
An updated Catawba Ridge Market traffic study submitted to the town last year showed options for what could come there. They included two fast food restaurants, a sit-down restaurant, bank and other uses.
Development timing and grocery store details are similar for Catawba Ridge Market and the Lake Wylie Harris Teeter site, known as WestLake Village.
“Same development team developing that project,” Dewey said. “(Catawba Ridge Market) is a much bigger site so we anticipate it might take a little bit longer than that one, but they’re generally on the same schedule.”
Heartland Dental is the only other business listed for WestLake Village, though negotiations are close to completion for others, he said. Heartland takes up three of nine strip mall sites there. Across a restaurant patio, there are nine more storefronts.
WestLake also has four large outparcel lots.
Two of them, at the intersection of S.C. 49 and 55, have businesses negotiating with the developer to locate there. Two more, on the planned road Homegrown Way, are listed as available.
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FORT MILL, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers have filed two different bills to stop the construction of a solar facility near Fort Mill.It’s the latest effort against Silfab Solar, which is slated to open between Highway 21 and Interstate 77.Residents, like Scott Jensen, told Channel 9 they are grateful to have support from lawmakers.“We were very excited. I was very excited. We’ve been fighting for almost a year,” Jensen said. “Most politicians have given us a runaround, sided with the ...
FORT MILL, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers have filed two different bills to stop the construction of a solar facility near Fort Mill.
It’s the latest effort against Silfab Solar, which is slated to open between Highway 21 and Interstate 77.
Residents, like Scott Jensen, told Channel 9 they are grateful to have support from lawmakers.
“We were very excited. I was very excited. We’ve been fighting for almost a year,” Jensen said. “Most politicians have given us a runaround, sided with the county, given all kinds of excuses ... so finally it’s like we’re getting traction with politicians.”
Last May, neighbors went to the York County Board of Zoning Appeals and challenged Silfab’s right to open its proposed site, which is zoned industrial light.
The board seemed to vote in support of the neighbors. However, days later, county leaders said the decision only applies to future projects, not Silfab.
The company then moved forward with its plans to open, despite community concerns about the chemicals that would be used onsite, which would be yards away from a new elementary school.
“I was outraged, I was defeated, we were all defeated,” said Jensen.
Billboards target solar manufacturer over safety concerns
Lawmakers filed bills in the House and Senate that said if a property’s zoning use is not permitted, “any related permits are no longer valid and any development or construction on the property must cease.”
Channel 9’s Tina Terry spoke with David Martin, a York County sponsor of the House bill.
He said if it passes, Silfab’s permits would be withdrawn immediately, despite any pending court cases.
“I believe that if we have zoning laws in place and the BZA, or the zoning authority, says this is what you’re required to have and you don’t fit that zoning usage, I don’t think you should be able to go forward with that,” said Martin.
Silfab appealed that decision, which is still pending in court. Wednesday afternoon, the company released a statement saying:
“Silfab Solar is light industrial, and York County has upheld this classification. Once operational, our processes will not create noise, smoke, fumes, odors, glare, or health or safety hazards.”
While a spokesperson for York County said they did not have a comment on the legislation, a spokesperson for Fort Mill Schools said they have reached out to consulting firms to perform environmental impact studies.
The district is waiting to get more information before moving forward.
Silfab Solar statement:
“Silfab Solar is light industrial and York County has upheld this classification. Once operational our processes will not create noise, smoke, fumes, odors, glare or health or safety hazards. Our processes ensure we will meet or exceed local, state, and federal compliance regulations as we place the safety of our workers and the community above all else.”
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Silfab Solar‘s planned South Carolina manufacturing facility is being met with opposition months ahead of its slated operation date after years of litigation and appeals.The Canadian-headquartered company plans to produce 1 GW of cells and add 1.3 GW of module capacity at the 785,000 square foot facility located in York County, South Carolina. Initially expected to open by the end of 2024, a spokesperson for Silfab Solar told pv m...
Silfab Solar‘s planned South Carolina manufacturing facility is being met with opposition months ahead of its slated operation date after years of litigation and appeals.
The Canadian-headquartered company plans to produce 1 GW of cells and add 1.3 GW of module capacity at the 785,000 square foot facility located in York County, South Carolina. Initially expected to open by the end of 2024, a spokesperson for Silfab Solar told pv magazine USA that the facility is on track to begin deliveries this quarter.
However, a school district may pay for an environmental evaluation out of concern about the location’s proximity to students. A district spokesperson said it is waiting for responses from two firms that could evaluate whether there are potential impacts, according to The Herald.
The environmental study comes after multiple lawsuits and groups opposing the facility tried to stop it and failed. For example, a judge issued a stay Jan. 29 in a lawsuit filed by the Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity and Fort Mill residents against Silfab, which argued the facility poses environmental and safety risks to nearby properties and schools.
Silfab and a coalition rallied by Moms for Liberty, a far-right organization disagree on whether the facility is a threat to the area due to hazardous materials. The facility is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency as having met all environmental and safety requirements.
The Fort Mills school district purchased adjacent land for the Flint Hill Elementary and Middle Schools in 2017 and 2020, when schools were permitted in light industrial zones at the time. However, in March 2022, the county revised its zoning codes and removed schools from areas zoned as light industrial. Eventually the district was granted zoning changes, enabling a school to be built adjacent to Silfab.
The two Flint Hill schools have not yet opened and one has yet to begin construction, however the facility is within a mile of other schools.
York County initially determined Silfab’s manufacturing facility was allowed in December 2022. The county did not have solar cell manufacturing named in its county code, so the city planners classified the facility under computer and electronics manufacturing, which the county’s zoning allows in light industrial areas. However, the York County Board of Zoning Appeals later voted unanimously to reverse this decision, stating that the facility should be considered heavy industrial, which falls under different zoning.
Silfab Solar was eventually allowed to proceed through a successful appeal to the board’s June 2024 decision that rezoning would not grandfather Silfab in.
Silfab contends the manufacturing facility is appropriately zoned for light industrial and safe to the community, as it does not include hazardous material treatment and storage facilities, plating, enameling, or petroleum and gas refining. Further details about Silfab’s stance are available here.
The opposition led to the introduction of HB 4293, a bill introduced last week that would nullify all permits issued for the development, construction and occupancy of property if it is rezoned and no longer in compliance with its new zoning. The bill is co-sponsored by former Moms for Liberty Chair Rep. Jackie Terribile. Further details about Move Silfab’s stance, the coalition opposing the facility, are available here.
(See also: How protectionism could undermine the revival of U.S. solar manufacturing)
The project was awarded a $2 million Set-Aside grant by the Coordinating Council for Economic Development in York County. The county awarded the tax break exchange for the 800 jobs it will bring, which Silfab said will start at $19 for hourly employees and $60,000 for salaried employees. Once the facility is fully staffed, Silfab said the 800 jobs will have an estimated $48 million in combined annual wages.
Silfab said the facility will generate $17 million in property taxes to Fort Mills Schools and about $4.7 million in property taxes to York County. According to its 2023 economic impact study, the facility will have a cumulative economic impact on York County projected to total nearly $1.3 billion by 2026.
(See also: Solar manufacturing moving onshore and prospering & The U.S. multi-pronged approach to onshoring solar manufacturing)
Silfab secured $100 million of new financing to scale its facility toward the end of last year and has signed offtake agreements for the 1 GW facility beginning this quarter. One such agreement is to supply 350 MW of commercial PV modules to Pivot Energy, which will be used to develop community solar projects throughout the United States. The facility also has an offtake agreement with Nexamp to supply 125 MW of modules.
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