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 President James K. Polk State Historic Site 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 Lancaster, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a current client of this provider The caregiver is a great communicator with us. I live out of state and I have a brother who lives near the client, but he has a full-time job. It really takes a village to take care of the clietn now. I just feel like this agency is part of that village. They really have his best interest at heart. They give great care, but they're also super easy to work with and you feel important with them. I have recommended the agency to many people. I like the owner, Phil. He is just a really stand-up guy. He is very knowledgeable and he is very empathetic. You don't get the feeling that he is in the business to make money and provide livelihood. He really cares about people and really wants the clients taken care of well. I think he has a lot of expertise and compassion. Everyone that we have dealt with there has been great. I also like the caregiver that we've had, Fawn. She has been with the client for over 15 months. She is just really great with the client. He is in assisted living now but we choose to have her go in still for more companion care for the client. She is just a really sweet person and helps us with keeping up to date with what the client needs. He just loves having her around.”
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“I am a current client of this provider I could probably say that I was a past client of this provider, but because I continue to receive words of encouragement and advise from them, I still claim the current client status. Their help with my mother that was provided while she was at home was fantastic. They also have helped guide us through hospital and rehab stays. I would have to give them a 5 star rating and honestly can not think of one thing that went wrong on their part while we used their care The Caregiver was excellent. I wholeheartedly would recommend Always Best Care to anyone that finds themselves needing a caregiver to come along beside them.”
“Needed care for my mother with dementia, and father with medical issues. The team at Always Best Care were very responsive to our needs for 24/7 care for about 8 weeks. They try hard to have the same caregivers come to the house for continuity of care. The family really appreciated Phil's assistance with placing my parents in Assisted Living. His knowledge of the local York County homes was invaluable to placing my parents in a welcoming environment. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to help with senior care!”
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“I am a current client of this provider We're using Always Best Care for my parents. They're fantastic. The caregivers are professional, courteous, entertaining, and accommodating. They mainly provide medication management and companionship. I feel like they give personal touches, and there's a certain professionalism to them that other agencies I contacted didn't have.”
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“I am a current client of this provider Always Best Care has been providing care givers for my 91 year old father for more than 2 years now. I have been happy with their staff. My father is cared for with love and dignity and with their help I've been able to keep him in my home.”
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“I can honestly say that Always Best Care in Rock Hill did a very good job with providing home assistance with my mother and I am happy to recommend their services to others. The home care assistantswere friendly, patient, and respectful. Above all, I was extremely pleased with the active role the president, Phil Davidson, took in my mother’s care. He was exceptional at balancing professionalism and personal concern as he took a genuine interest in my mother’s well-being, he checked in periodically to see how the home care was going, and he diligently communicated with both family and staff. Phil’s efforts and those of the ABC staff are very much appreciated.”
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“Dear Phil, "We would like to thank you and your staff for providing such wonderful live-in care for our Grandfather from June through October 2013. Our family found ourselves in the most unimaginable situation when our Grandmother was unexpectedly hospitalized in late May and ultimately passed away in June. As you know, she was the sole caregiver for our Grandfather who has severe Alzheimer's disease. We are so very fortunate that we discovered your agency! You were able to promptly place qualified caregivers in his home and this gave our family immediate peace of mind. The level of care and compassion that you and your caregivers demonstrated toward our Grandfather is more than we ever anticipated and we will be forever grateful. You all walked with him through the terrible tragedy of losing his wife of 67 years. You and your staff provided extraordinary physical and emotional care for him through his grief and made getting him back to a "normal" life your top priority upon her death. In addition to the care you all provided my Grandfather, you were so kind to help educate us on the progression of Alzheimer's. You were a wonderful resource to us on what to expect in the next phases of this disease and help us plan for long-term care for him. While we are very sad to have to place him in a memory care-assisted living facility, we made the decision knowing that this will be the best place for him as he ages and his disease worsens. Your guidance and expertise in helping us choose the right facility for him helped make this daunting task bearable. Thank you again for all that you have done for our grandfather and for our family! We will be forever grateful!”
“Phil, We so love Sara and are very appreciative for the way you run your business. You really stand out in an industry and a time when people just go through the motions. You are a very special man and I pray that you will be very successful in your business.”
“Dear Phil, Thank you and your team for providing the great help and assistance during this summer. The care givers that we had were excellent and very professional. Thanks for being so flexible with the scheduling.”
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 Bear Creek Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Belvedere Inn or visit Robert Mills House and Gardens, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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.
The new Indian Land site that’s adding a Costco and Lowes Foods might get bigger to make room for medical space that would support a new hospital.Crosland Southeast asked Lancaster County to allow for more commercial space at The Exchange, a $400 million mix of apartments, townh...
The new Indian Land site that’s adding a Costco and Lowes Foods might get bigger to make room for medical space that would support a new hospital.
Crosland Southeast asked Lancaster County to allow for more commercial space at The Exchange, a $400 million mix of apartments, townhomes and business space on U.S. 521. The extra room would allow the Medical University of South Carolina to set up an office about a mile north of where it’s building a new hospital.
“We’ve got interest from Longhorn Steakhouse,” Crosland senior Vice President Yates Dunaway told Council on Monday night. “MUSC is the second building. They want to have some space off the hospital campus. Dental and coffee in the third building, and then bank in the fourth.”
Only the Costco and Lowes Foods have signed contracts, Dunaway told The Herald on Tuesday. Crosland is talking with a handful of potential tenants but isn’t ready to announce them, he said.
“We would hope to have some more announcements, I would say, by the end of summer,” Dunaway said.
The county approved a development agreement for The Exchange in 2021. It allows for 400 apartments and 320 townhomes, both of which are set to start construction this summer.
The Lowes Foods grocery store, on pace to open in September, was part of the initial plan. A space set aside for economic development later turned into Costco, which could open in October.
The Costco changed plans significantly, including for the final piece of the 2021 plan. A multi-building retail storefront along Charlotte Highway would add 105,000 square feet of space. Now, Crosland wants to increase the amount to 115,000 square feet.
Big stores like Costco, the Walmart just north of The Exchange or the Target set to open this year just south of Costco at CrossRidge Center tend to attract smaller retailers, said county planning director April Williams. Developers had to widen roads they’d just built and add larger pipes for water and sewer after the Costco announcement.
“When they are announced to come to a place, other places like to follow,” Williams said.
Lancaster County Council voted unanimously on Monday to allow more retail space at The Exchange. Two more votes are needed. Dunaway didn’t give names, but said the businesses that will fill those storefronts will add to the destination feel his company plans to create.
“I think people will be pleased at the end of the day,” he said.
Council had other big business items, including:
? The county gave the first of three votes needed to set up a tax incentive agreement with a new, unnamed company. Project Block is the placeholder name for a subsidiary of a European company that operates across the U.S., said county economic development director Brian Fulk.
“The company manufactures architectural stone materials that might be found around a pool or outside living area,” he said.
The company bought a 30,000-square-foot building and 20 acres about a year ago. The site is in Dist. 1, a county council area that runs along the west side of Charlotte Highway from Bridgemill Drive in Indian Land to Firetower Road near Lancaster.
The company projects a $21.9 million investment and 30 full-time jobs in Lancaster County. The 20-year incentive deal requires $15 million and 20 jobs.
Without an incentive package, the company would pay about $1.8 million in taxes within five years, Fulk said. With the deal, the company would pay about $1.3 million and get about $319,000 of that total back in special credits. Those credits would end after five years, and the county would get about $2.5 million from then until the full 20-year term.
The county would take less money through an incentive package to avoid getting nothing without one.
“Arguably, they wouldn’t come here,” Fulk said. “Because they’ve got incentives in other counties.”
The incentive deal is similar to others created for large manufacturers across York, Lancaster and Chester counties. “It provides an incentive to get folks to come here initially,” said Councilman Jose Luis, “and then they are here for a longer term adding additional long-term value for our county.”
? The county passed the second of three votes needed to rezone nearly 39 acres for a new business park. The 6872 Waxhaw Hwy. site on the western part of the Indian Land panhandle would mix business and retail uses, said owner Justin Blackhall. It would provide affordable storefronts for someone like a plumber who works in the area.
“The vision is a flex space office park, to allow for professional and some trade use,” Blackhall said.
? Council passed the second of three readings to set a payback schedule for Keer America. The Indian Land yarn spinning plant has to repay more than $3 million based on missed requirements from a prior incentive agreement. The county is allowing that payback in four installments, with the final one due at the end of next year.
This story was originally published March 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
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John Marks graduated from Furman University in 2004 and joined the Herald in 2005. He covers community growth, municipalities, transportation and education mainly in York County and Lancaster County. The Fort Mill native earned dozens of South Carolina Press Association awards and multiple McClatchy President’s Awards for news coverage in Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.
York County reached another population milestone last year, though its rate of adding new people has slowed compared with the rest of the region.The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 303,001 people lived in the county on July 1 last year, according to new population figures published Thursday. It’s an increase of more than 4,600 people in a year and it’...
York County reached another population milestone last year, though its rate of adding new people has slowed compared with the rest of the region.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 303,001 people lived in the county on July 1 last year, according to new population figures published Thursday. It’s an increase of more than 4,600 people in a year and it’s the first time the county topped 300,000 people.
The 1.6% annual growth rate, though, is only No. 12 among South Carolina’s 46 counties. It’s also slightly below the state growth rate of 1.7%. York County’s rate is tied for seventh highest in the 11-county Charlotte metro area.
All those numbers are a shift for a county that’s been a growth magnet for more than a decade. Apart from a 1.1% growth rate in 2020, York County has grown between 1.4% and 3.2% each year since at least 2011.
Neighboring Lancaster County, which hit its own milestone a few years ago by topping 100,000 residents, had an estimated 111,652 people last summer.
That’s 2.6% more people in a year, the seventh highest rate statewide. The 16.3% growth since the 2020 Census is third highest in South Carolina, behind Jasper and Horry counties.
The one-year rate ties with Mecklenburg County as second highest in the Charlotte metro area, behind only Iredell County which grew at 3%. Lancaster County growth since the 2020 Census is easily highest in the metro area.
Lancaster County residential growth has been widespread throughout the Indian Land panhandle for more than a decade. Now, large subdivision projects like Edgewater, Roselyn and Riverchase look to expand growth throughout the county.
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Across South Carolina, there were about 500 more deaths than births from mid-2023 to mid-2024. The overall population increase of 91,000 people came from movers to the state. About three-quarters of them came from other states, with the rest coming from other countries.
York County, though, is different. York County had 555 more births than deaths in a year, and 1,714 more births than deaths since the 2020 Census. While most people who moved to York County came from other states, nearly 35% of the net migration total came from international moves.
Lancaster County had 36 more births than deaths in a year, but 72 more deaths than births since 2020. International moves are a little higher than the state figure, but well below the rate in York County.
Chester County has had a mostly flat population for many years. The 32,323 estimated residents last summer is 23 more people than the county had in 2020. Deaths outpaced births in Chester County by 232 in a year and 957 since 2020. The steady population has come almost entirely from people moving from other states.
The Census Bureau will release new estimates for cities and towns later this year. But driving through the Rock Hill region makes it clear there’s more growth to come.
Along with those big Lancaster County subdivisions, homebuilder Lennar is clearing property opposite Fort Mill Parkway from its Elizabeth subdivision for a second phase in Fort Mill. Tega Cay is creating a new Main Street at Dam Road and Stonecrest Boulevard. Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, York and Clover have new home projects.
In Lancaster County, there are more than 26,000 lots in subdivisions where a home is allowed, but hasn’t yet been built.
Here are more facts about growth in the Rock Hill region, from the new census estimates:
? York County is the seventh largest county in South Carolina. Greenville, Charleston and Richland are the largest. Lancaster County is No. 15 and Chester County is No. 29. That’s one spot higher for Lancaster and lower for Chester compared with the 2020 Census. York County didn’t change.
? Only Mecklenburg County, with 1,206,285 people, has more residents than York County within the Charlotte metro area. Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and Rowan counties in North Carolina, in that order, have more people than Lancaster County does.
? The nation has 3,144 counties or equivalents (Louisiana has parishes, for instance). York County ranks No. 242 in population, or in the top 8% nationwide. Lancaster County is No. 573 and Chester County is No. 1,387.
? The nearly 447,000 people who live in York, Lancaster or Chester counties would make up almost half the population of Charlotte.
? York, Lancaster and Chester counties added a combined 7,642 residents in the year ending last July 1. That’s a couple hundred more people than the entire population of Clover. The 36,752 more Rock Hill region residents since 2020 is more people than live in Fort Mill.
? South Carolina has the second largest York County. It trails York County, Pennsylvania with its 471,240 people but has more than fellow namesake counties in Maine (220,143), Virginia (71,410) and Nebraska (14,375).
Likewise, Pennsylvania (563,293) has the largest Lancaster County. Next are Nebraska (332,857), South Carolina and Virginia (11,062). South Carolina’s Chester County slots in between others in Pennsylvania (560,745) and Tennessee (17,876).
The city of Lancaster appears ready to take ownership of a once-thriving economic downtown hub and turn it back into one.The city will vote Tuesday night on whether to accept ownership of the former Springs Mill site. It’s nine properties that combine for 35 acres, between Old Landsford Road and Brooklyn Avenue. The city’s ownership wou...
The city of Lancaster appears ready to take ownership of a once-thriving economic downtown hub and turn it back into one.
The city will vote Tuesday night on whether to accept ownership of the former Springs Mill site. It’s nine properties that combine for 35 acres, between Old Landsford Road and Brooklyn Avenue. The city’s ownership would end years of legal and environmental wrangling over a site that once employed much of the city.
A mill that opened in 1896 was part of the Springs Industries textile mill operation that once defined communities in Fort Mill, Lancaster and Chester. The Springs Mill in Lancaster closed in 2003, after employing more than 300 people. By 2004 several buildings had been demolished on the Springs property while others fell into disrepair.
In 2004, the city and Alabama-based KMAC Soil and Environmental Services reached an agreement to demolish the former mill, clean the site and transfer it to the city. The company didn’t do the environmental work or pay property taxes, according to the city, so the city started paying taxes to keep it from being sold at a tax sale.
The city filed suit against KMAC in 2014 for breach of contract. Five years later, a court ordered the property title be transferred to the city. The problem was environmental.
State law allows for financial incentives to clean up brownfield sites, or places like former mills where contamination issues are likely.. Those rules have been key for large redevelopment jobs in downtown Rock Hill, Clover and elsewhere. Lancaster wants industrial development, but needed brownfield grants at the Springs location.
The 2019 court decision required the KMAC to pay the city more than $46,000 for property taxes and $750,000 for site cleanup. But the city couldn’t take the title to the property without risking its status to accept state cleanup incentives. Two years ago, a judge confirmed the 2019 decision once the city could take ownership. A Catawba Regional Council of Governments grant is ready to fund the cleanup, but it requires city ownership.
In 2020, the city and its economic development arm, Red Rose City Development Corporation, received an award of up to $25,000 for consulting services to develop a plan for the property. Options included government services and light manufacturing. Uncontaminated areas could include residential, retail or restaurant uses.
The city’s vote Tuesday doesn’t name any specific uses, but states it would aid in attracting industrial development. Taking ownership is necessary, according to the city vote, in starting the cleanup process.
Across the Rock Hill region, plans continue to pop up for new homes and apartments. Combined, nine pending projects could add more than 2,000 of them.They still need county zoning decisions and city approvals. Details like total project costs and, unless noted, final decision dates haven’t been announced.Here’s a look at where new homes and apartments may be on the way:? Homebuilder Lennar Carolinas has discussed plans with the Chester Coun...
Across the Rock Hill region, plans continue to pop up for new homes and apartments. Combined, nine pending projects could add more than 2,000 of them.
They still need county zoning decisions and city approvals. Details like total project costs and, unless noted, final decision dates haven’t been announced.
Here’s a look at where new homes and apartments may be on the way:
? Homebuilder Lennar Carolinas has discussed plans with the Chester County Planning Commission for more than 600 homes in Edgemoor. The commission recommended against several zoning changes in January, but Chester County Council makes the final decision. The plan involves a rezoning of 640 acres between Edgeland Road and Interstate 77.
Nearly 150 of the 305 phase one homes in the Edgemoor project, called Walkers Mill, are built. Lennar has the option to purchase a second phase, approved for 310 homes.
? Kinger Homes, the builder behind Tega Cay’s Main Street project between Dam Road and Stonecrest Boulevard, asked the city to allow changes for when homes and apartments are built. Three years ago, the company planned to start with homes on the southeast side of the 56-acre site, then build apartments on the north before finishing more with more homes on the west side.
Now, the developer wants to start on the west side, along Stonecrest Boulevard, then go south before finishing on the eastern side. Along with a range of commercial and public space uses, Main Street will bring 146 homes and 216 apartments. Of them, 59 homes would come in the first phase of construction.
? The Chester County Planning Commission approved plans for 210 homes in the Stanton subdivision. Homebuilder D.R. Horton is behind the project on 130 acres near the Wylies Mill Road and Lancaster Highway intersection. The 210 homes are the phase two construction. The first phase, to start this spring, is another 200 homes. The full project allows for 630 homes.
? Chester County Council gave initial approval this month for the Vista Resources project, which would allow up to 114 homes on 45 acres. The property is off JA Cochran Bypass, west of Old York Road.
? Prestige Development & Site Works sent plans to Lancaster County for a 100-home subdivision off Hilldale Drive. The property is more than 52 acres in Lancaster, north of Hilldale’s intersection with Flat Creek Road. Submitted plans show two entrances off Hilldale, and two more connection points to future development.
? Lake Wylie Enterprises and builder Profile Homes applied to York County to rezone about 10 acres for a townhome project. The 68-unit community would go on S.C. 557 across from Glenn Brandon Road. That’s beside a mini storage business and a Bethel Volunteer Fire Department station, just east of Oakridge elementary and middle schools. A sketch plan shows townhomes on both sides of an entrance off the main highway, that turns into two cul-de-sacs within the property.
? Owner Denver Vaults asked York County to rezone nearly 4 acres near Tega Cay to build apartments. The 5077 Lake Vista Blvd. site is off S.C. 160 West near Gold Hill Road, behind the Palmetto Place apartments. Submitted plans show 60 apartments in three, three-story buildings. A clubhouse, playground and picnic shelter also appear in a filed sketch plan.
? Broadstreet Homes submitted a plan in Lancaster County for 44 new homes on Silver Run Road. The flat, arrow-shaped 25-acre property sits near the northernmost point on the Indian Land panhandle. It borders, and is just north of, the Rosemont subdivision. Submitted plans show a 1-acre park to the south and a cul-de-sac road running the length of the narrow property, with homes on both sides.
? Oz Custom Built Homes applied with York County to rezone property in Fort Mill for a small subdivision. It would be 15 homes on more than 7 acres on Lurecliff Place, near the North Carolina state line. York County planning staff recommended against it, and the county planning commission voted not to recommend it. York County Council deferred a decision on March 3.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A teacher at a Lancaster County elementary school has been charged with assaulting a student during gym class, the sheriff’s office said.The incident reportedly happened on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Buford Elementary School. Michael Wayne Edwards, 63, of Charlotte, has been charged with third-degree assault and battery, and cruelty to a child in connection with the incident.The altercation allegedly...
LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A teacher at a Lancaster County elementary school has been charged with assaulting a student during gym class, the sheriff’s office said.
The incident reportedly happened on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Buford Elementary School. Michael Wayne Edwards, 63, of Charlotte, has been charged with third-degree assault and battery, and cruelty to a child in connection with the incident.
The altercation allegedly occurred when Edwards, a gym teacher, responded to a 10-year-old student who was not following the rules of an activity. According to LCSO reports, Edwards forcefully pulled the boy out of the game and shoved him against the gym wall.
Several students in the class witnessed the incident and informed a teacher, prompting the school resource officer to launch an investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
“It is unfortunate this incident occurred,” Sheriff Barry Faile said in a released statement. “Parents expect those who teach and supervise our children in the school setting to nurture and protect them, not commit assaults against them. It’s encouraging to know these young student witnesses know the ‘see something, say something’ rule and reported this incident.”
Following the reports, the school resource officer, a deputy of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, conducted interviews with multiple students and a teacher who were present in the gym.
The sheriff’s office forwarded their findings to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office for prosecution, due to a conflict of interest involving the local solicitor’s office.
On the morning of March 21, Edwards turned himself in to authorities and was booked into the Lancaster County Detention Center. He was released on two personal recognizance bonds, set at $1,000 each. Edwards’ charges are classified as misdemeanors and carry penalties that include fines and potential jail time. Third-degree assault and battery can result in a fine of $500 or 30 days in jail, while cruelty to a child carries a penalty of a $200 fine or 30 days in jail.
The Lancaster County School District has placed Edwards on administrative leave.
“Our district continues to collaborate and cooperate with local law enforcement. Lancaster County School District has built a reputation for excellence, and we will continue to focus on our students’ success and ensuring the safety of all students,” Dr. Raashad Fitzpatrick, District Superintendent said in a released statement on Friday.
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