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 is poised to start a moratorium on new home or apartment projects. If finalized, the residential construction ban in the fast-growing town would run through the end of this year.“I like the word pause,” Mayor Guynn Savage said. “That’s a good way to describe it.”Fo...
Fort Mill is poised to start a moratorium on new home or apartment projects. If finalized, the residential construction ban in the fast-growing town would run through the end of this year.
“I like the word pause,” Mayor Guynn Savage said. “That’s a good way to describe it.”
Fort Mill Town Council voted unanimously for the moratorium on May 19. A public hearing and second vote are required before it becomes final. Council’s next scheduled meeting is June 9, but the final vote is expected at the following meeting on June 23.
Fort Mill has been a magnet for residential growth, dating back decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the town had 36,244 residents last summer. That’s up 48% since 2020, more than triple the rate of any other large city or town in the Charlotte metro region.
The moratorium wouldn’t allow the town to accept or process any rezoning or application requests for new residential construction.
The move applies to projects with any residential component, even if it is largely commercial. The moratorium would not apply to new businesses, schools or other construction apart from residential.
The town has a comprehensive plan, downtown master plan and recreation master plan all being updated. The year-end deadline would allow town planners to complete those efforts.
“All those plans serve as the foundation of our future land use decisions,” said assistant town manager Chris Pettit.
The moratorium, he said, only applies to new projects. “This does not have any impact on (approved plans),” Pettit said. “Subdivisions that are already under construction, you will still see those under construction.”
Rezoning and annexation for non-residential projects will continue.
If someone wants to rezone or change a residential project that doesn’t increase the number of residences it would allow, that’s permissible too. If property owners already have the residential zoning they need to move forward without further town approval, the moratorium wouldn’t impact them either.
The moratorium could extend beyond this year but it would have to be tied to some town planning effort to warrant it, according to state law.
“You can’t just stop entitlements without having it tied to something,” Pettit said.
Changes through the end of the year via comprehensive plan updates could mean new rules once the town resumes taking applications.
The moratorium keeps the town from accepting applications under what soon may become outdated rules. Ongoing plan updates will have space for residential growth, but the moratorium is intended to guide it where town leaders see fit.
“As we look at future areas where that’s appropriate, and what fits with the future of Fort Mill, I think it’s absolutely something we can do,” Savage said.
The Fort Mill Town Council meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025, covered a range of topics including a fire department promotional ceremony, updates to development impact fees, acceptance of new subdivision streets, a proposed moratorium on residential development, and discussions regarding a York County recreation tax, concluding with multiple items discussed in executive session. The meeting took place at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 205 N. White Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715.The meeting was called to order, followed by the...
The Fort Mill Town Council meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025, covered a range of topics including a fire department promotional ceremony, updates to development impact fees, acceptance of new subdivision streets, a proposed moratorium on residential development, and discussions regarding a York County recreation tax, concluding with multiple items discussed in executive session. The meeting took place at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 205 N. White Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715.
The meeting was called to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation.
Minutes: The minutes from the April 28, 2025, Council Meeting, and the May 5 and May 12, 2025, Council Workshops were approved as submitted.
Public Comment:
No citizens had signed up to speak during the public comment period. The procedure for public comment was reiterated, stating that citizens must sign in prior to the meeting and are allotted three minutes to speak on any municipal matter except personnel matters.
Presentation:
Old Business:
New Business:
Information/Discussion:
Executive Session:
The Council entered into executive session to discuss the following items:
It was noted that Council might take action on these items upon returning to public session, but no votes would be taken during executive session.
Adjournment: The Council exited executive session, with the record reflecting that no votes were taken. A motion was made and approved to adjourn the meeting.
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Drivers heading down Fort Mill Parkway have a clear view now of Fort Mill’s growth.There’s about 450 acre...
Drivers heading down Fort Mill Parkway have a clear view now of Fort Mill’s growth.
There’s about 450 acres of downed trees, dirt and digging machines along the north side. Massive cement pipes, sorted by size, lay in waiting. Near constant construction stretches from Spratt Street to Dobys Bridge Road.
So what all is happening? Here’s a look at three causes for the recent clearing, and one job that isn’t part of it — yet.
The Elizabeth subdivision will hold more than 630 acres and about 1,300 residences. More than 570 of those homes and townhomes are built, under construction or mapped out on the south side of Fort Mill Parkway.
That leaves the rest of them to the north, where clearing and grading are underway. The largest property is a 259-acre tract on either side of Brickyard Road. That’s where the second phase of Elizabeth will add hundreds more homes and townhomes.
Homebuilder Lennar is putting up homes in the $400,000 to $700,000 range. Only about 30 lots remain on the south side of Fort Mill Parkway. The second phase on the north side will have an amenity area and homes similar to what’s built already.
Between many of those new homes and the parkway are eight commercial spaces.
They combine for more than 40 acres. Most of the 27 acres for commercial development on the south side of the parkway remain to be developed too, but only one property is cleared on that side. That’s for retail and self-storage site South Mill at Elizabeth.
Potential uses for the commercial properties on land being cleared now range from restaurants to hotels and banks.
Lennar sold a nearly 16-acre property on the parkway two years ago to a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company called Elizabeth Commons. The nearly $4.9 million deal allows for 292 apartments on the north side of the parkway, almost straight across from the two existing entrances to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Commons submitted a site plan to the town showing four apartment buildings, a dog park, a pool and clubhouse amenity area. A new road called Elizabeth Commons Boulevard would run east and west through the center of the property.
On the west side, the boulevard would align with Hillside Roll Road on the opposite side of the parkway.
On the east, the boulevard and apartment project would connect with a newly aligned Brickyard Road. Brickyard is about a quarter mile east of the project now, but will be reconfigured with the second phase of Elizabeth.
Blythe Development Co. out of Charlotte filed a notice with York County on May 12 to begin site and utility work on the property.
About a mile east of Elizabeth, Catawba Ridge Market is under construction. The 45-acre project includes a Harris Teeter grocery store, a strip mall and eight larger spaces along the highway for restaurants or retail.
Charlotte developer Aston, who president and CEO George Dewey declined to give a project investment total at the recent groundbreaking, hasn’t announced any new businesses except for the 61,000-square-foot Harris Teeter expected to open in 2027. Part of Catawba Ridge Market is a separate Harris Teeter fuel station across the parkway from the 7-Eleven, according to development documents submitted to the town.
Pennies for Progress, a 1% sales tax to fund York County road work, has major construction plans for the parkway, too.
A $74.3 million widening of Sutton Road, U.S. 21 Business and Fort Mill Parkway is planned along nearly 3 miles. It’ll stretch from the Sutton Road and Interstate 77 interchange to the Banks Road overpass bridge on the parkway.
But none of the clearing drivers see now is part of that road work.
“We do not have anything under construction on the parkway at this time,” said Pennies manager Patrick Hamilton. “We are still acquiring right of way for the widening project.”
The county should put the project out for construction bids late next year, he said. Completion isn’t expected until 2029. The new five-lane section will have curbs, sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides.
The road upgrade includes a new pedestrian underpass just west of Hillside Roll Road, one of two entrances to the existing Elizabeth neighborhood. The underpass will connect homes already built with new commercial areas, apartments and homes under construction now.
Pennies also has plans to widen Fort Mill Parkway east of Brickyard Road.
With Elizabeth, Catawba Ridge Market and several Fort Mill schools built there in recent years, the parkway has become a busy area. Traffic counts by the South Carolina Department of Transportation show between 16,000 and 19,000 trips per day along the parkway, west of Brickyard Road.
As construction continues on one long-awaited and highly visible grocery store site off Fort Mill Parkway, a new kind of grocery store could go in nearby.Mount Pleasant-based pick-up grocery store OPIE submitted plans to open a location in Arden Mill. Customers will place orders online and stop by to pick them up. There’s no shopping in the store ...
As construction continues on one long-awaited and highly visible grocery store site off Fort Mill Parkway, a new kind of grocery store could go in nearby.
Mount Pleasant-based pick-up grocery store OPIE submitted plans to open a location in Arden Mill. Customers will place orders online and stop by to pick them up. There’s no shopping in the store itself.
That location is on the opposite side of Nims Village and a town fire station from the more than 45-acre Catawba Ridge Market, where a new Harris Teeter will anchor a shopping center with outparcel spaces.
The OPIE store at 5529 Arden Mill Dr. would go in a 7,700-square-foot building that’s already built. It’s beside two other commercial buildings just west of the neighborhood entrance at Arden Mill Drive. Those buildings have Emilio’s Pizza Kitchen, Live Hydration Spa, Zoom Room dog training, a UPS store, dentist and nail salon.
“They’re probably several months out from opening,” said Lindsey Mayes with York-based 993 Architecture, who is helping OPIE design its new space.
OPIE will take up about 5,700 square feet, leaving room for one more tenant in the building.
The grocer carries name-brand products, but also partners with farms and vendors on specialty items.
OPIE carries the typical range of grocery store fare from meat and seafood to bakery, beer and baby care items. There is only one current location listed, in Mount Pleasant, on the company website.
OPIE has a drive-thru concept it bills as “the future of grocery” on its site, but the Fort Mill space won’t have a drive-thru. There’s also an OPIE Cafe with coffee shop or soda fountain shop style drinks, plus baked goods. Signs for the new Fort Mill store market it as OPIE Grocery and Cafe.
“They will bring the groceries out to people, and they’ll have a small cafe inside,” Mayes said.
Even with its tech-forward concept, OPIE has a nostalgic twist, too.
The local independent grocer’s logo is a character wearing a soda jerk hat reminiscent of old-time diners and soda counters. The website shows employees wearing them, too.
OPIE’s mission statement is to provide the “Swell Experience” and a phone call to the Mount Pleasant store ends with, “you have a swell one.”
One more bit of nostalgia, whether intentional or not, the name recalls Ron Howard’s youthful character Opie in the old “Andy Griffith show” set in North Carolina.
YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - Protesting Fort Mill residents made the drive to York for Monday’s county council meeting that included debate over a Silfab solar panel production facility.“Primarily we’re looking for an area in York County, and try to work with this company to move them to a properly zoned location, which is heavy industrial away from schools, away from families, away from the most vulnerable in the area,” Fort Mill father Brendan McCluskey said.Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity (CAGI) and...
YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - Protesting Fort Mill residents made the drive to York for Monday’s county council meeting that included debate over a Silfab solar panel production facility.
“Primarily we’re looking for an area in York County, and try to work with this company to move them to a properly zoned location, which is heavy industrial away from schools, away from families, away from the most vulnerable in the area,” Fort Mill father Brendan McCluskey said.
Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity (CAGI) and Coalition to Protect Fort Mill (CPFM) have joined forces to move Silfab. Carl Young is an analytical chemist by trade, as well as a father to children in the Fort Mill School District.
“When I learned about the information of the silane, silane is a pyrophoric gas, meaning it will combust spontaneously with an air,” Young said. “I learned about the quantity that’s going to be stored on the site and then I saw the proximity of the elementary school and my brain just went, ‘no, this shouldn’t be so close to an elementary school.’”
One after the other, concerned Fort Mill residents addressed the council asking them to revoke the county-issued permits to Silfab.
Greg Basden serves as Silfab’s director of operations. When asked what he would say parents wary of students so close to the business he said the company was “following all the requirements and regulations from DES, from the county, from EPA.”
“Those requirements are built into all of our processes,” Basden said. “They’re built into our reporting.”
Still, there’s an effort moving through the courts for Silfab to cease and desist. Silfab legal team member Brandon Gaskins offered a statement that said: “County council does not have authority to issue a cease-and-desist order. Only the zoning administrator can in certain situations when there is a violation of the zoning code, an uncured violation, and here, we have no violations, and we have no notice of such.”
According to CAGI and CPFM, there are 12 schools and daycare facilities within one mile of the site, and they believe the hazardous materials used at the solar facility could be dangerous.
If the company is allowed to carry out their mission, Brendan McCluskey said his family’s options are to “send our kid to a dangerous school next year or to homeschool using SC connections online.”
The council did not address any of the statements made during the public comment section of the meeting, citing advice from their attorney as they wait on a decision from the court.
According to Silfab’s website, they expect to bring $1.7 million in property taxes a year for Fort Mill Schools, over $155,000 a year in property taxes to York County, along with 800 new skilled jobs, in addition to providing a product that improves access to clean energy and reduces carbon emissions.
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