It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Rock Hill Clock Tower gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Rock Hill, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Dear Phil, "We would like to thank you and your staff for providing such wonderful live-in care for our Grandfather from June through October 2013. Our family found ourselves in the most unimaginable situation when our Grandmother was unexpectedly hospitalized in late May and ultimately passed away in June. As you know, she was the sole caregiver for our Grandfather who has severe Alzheimer's disease. We are so very fortunate that we discovered your agency! You were able to promptly place qualified caregivers in his home and this gave our family immediate peace of mind. The level of care and compassion that you and your caregivers demonstrated toward our Grandfather is more than we ever anticipated and we will be forever grateful. You all walked with him through the terrible tragedy of losing his wife of 67 years. You and your staff provided extraordinary physical and emotional care for him through his grief and made getting him back to a "normal" life your top priority upon her death. In addition to the care you all provided my Grandfather, you were so kind to help educate us on the progression of Alzheimer's. You were a wonderful resource to us on what to expect in the next phases of this disease and help us plan for long-term care for him. While we are very sad to have to place him in a memory care-assisted living facility, we made the decision knowing that this will be the best place for him as he ages and his disease worsens. Your guidance and expertise in helping us choose the right facility for him helped make this daunting task bearable. Thank you again for all that you have done for our grandfather and for our family! We will be forever grateful!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Westminster Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Pump House or visit Rock Hill Civil Rights Memorial, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Rock Hill, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Rock Hill, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Rock Hill, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Rock Hill Schools Superintendent is stepping down just four years after taking the job.Channel 9′s Jonathan Lowe spoke with that superintendent one-on-one about his decision.Tommy Schmolze took the job back in 2021, coming in after a superintendent who quit one week into that school year.ALSO READ: Rock Hill Schools nam...
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Rock Hill Schools Superintendent is stepping down just four years after taking the job.
Channel 9′s Jonathan Lowe spoke with that superintendent one-on-one about his decision.
Tommy Schmolze took the job back in 2021, coming in after a superintendent who quit one week into that school year.
After 32 years in education, Schmolze decided to step down at the end of the week.
“I have decided to announce that I’ll be retiring effective January 31st,” said Schmolze. “I knew this time would come; what I was hoping was to finish out the year, but I understand leadership transition.”
Including interim superintendents, there will now have been four leaders of this school district in four years.
The school board voted 6 to 1 to accept his resignation. Board Trustee Jennifer Hutchinson was the lone vote against it.
“I did not necessarily agree with the manner in which things were handled. I really care about Dr. Schmooze; I appreciate his leadership,” said Hutchinson.
Schmolze said he wasn’t fired or forced out; rather, he and the school board have been discussing the best way to transition to new leadership.
However, he admits leaving in the middle of the school year could be disruptive.
“I think it could, if not done right; we’ve done a really good job of preparing our leadership team for this moment,” Schmolze elaborated.
But Schmolze’s surprise announcement was not an eyebrow-raising moment. '
Board Trustee James Burns’ request for a district audit comes after Channel 9 revealed last month that the district was cutting several high-level positions to get more money in the classroom.
“I come to you tonight to ask for your help with an independent analysis of the Rock Hill Schools budget,” Burns said. “I, like many of you here, am ready to turn the page on some programs and positions that overlap, creating confusion and, most of all, time-consuming training.”
Channel 9 asked Schmolze if Burn’s request was related to his earlier-than-expected retirement. He said, as far as his future plans, this would be his last time working for a school district.
“Not interconnected at all,” Schmolze explained. “What I’ll be looking at doing is how to coach principals, how to coach superintendents, and how to coach leaders in public ed to keep the focus on the kids.”
Doctor John Jones, who is currently the deputy superintendent, will be taking over as interim superintendent while the school board conducts a national search for Schmolze’s replacement.
As for a districtwide audit, all of the board members voted in favor of it.
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Dilworth Neighborhood Grille is coming to Baxter Village in Fort Mill, with a neighborhood restaurant and bar setup mirroring its popular location in Charlotte.“Same menu, same cups, same everything,” said owner and Baxter resident Matt Wohlfarth. “We’ve got something good going on, so why not duplicate it here?”Dilworth Grille at Baxter will move into the former ...
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille is coming to Baxter Village in Fort Mill, with a neighborhood restaurant and bar setup mirroring its popular location in Charlotte.
“Same menu, same cups, same everything,” said owner and Baxter resident Matt Wohlfarth. “We’ve got something good going on, so why not duplicate it here?”
Dilworth Grille at Baxter will move into the former Killingtons and Beef ‘O’ Brady’s spot at 940 Market St. Killingtons, based in Huntersville, closed in December after six years in Baxter. Wohlfarth aims to open Dilworth Grille there by August.
The Charlotte location started two decades ago. It serves craft burgers, tacos, sandwiches and pizza. There’s also a breakfast menu. Options include traditional fare like wraps and salads to a waffle burger, baked spaghetti and crab cake Benedict.
The second location in Fort Mill is a milestone for the restaurant. It isn’t the first time Wohlfarth considered expanding the business, but the time and location finally felt right.
“I feel like every mistake that we could’ve made, we’ve already made,” he said. “So we’ll see.”
He’s eager to see another restaurant opening in Baxter before his, when Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse & Grill moves into 993 Market St., at the former Lucky Duck and Six Pence Pub space. Wohlfarth believes Jekyll & Hyde will offer a good gauge of community interest and support for new dining options.
Apart from location, the one difference between Dilworth’s Charlotte and Fort Mill locations will be size. In Charlotte, 65 employees work in a 20,000-square-foot space that can balloon from a typical service Tuesday to a massive weekend undertaking when sports are in town.
Fort Mill will be about 4,500 square feet and about 45 employees. Wohlfarth expects more consistent traffic, rather than big gameday rushes. He already has a chef, delivery driver and manager for the Baxter site. He’s looking at cooks now. He’d like to have employees hired 20 or 30 days before opening and can use the similar setup in Charlotte for training, so the Baxter site will be ready from the start.
While the COVID pandemic has strained the restaurant industry, it nearly created a second business through to-go and delivery ordering, Wohlfarth said. His Charlotte location is one of the top in the region for mobile ordering and delivery platforms, he said, with more than half of business coming that way. He expects something similar in Fort Mill.
“I feel like we’ll be every bit as big on those platforms,” Wohlfarth said.
For folks who haven’t tried the Charlotte spot, Wohlfarth describes Dilworth as a “catch all for a neighborhood restaurant bar.” He wants a comfortable, inviting spot that sponsors youth sports teams and hosts birthday parties, where parents can come over and unwind while their children attend dance class right across the street.
What could be a long, trafficky drive into Charlotte will be a five-minute walk to the Baxter spot for Wohlfarth. He’s hoping that same convenience will entice neighbors to try out the new location.
And for neighbors wondering, Wohlfarth isn’t expecting to bring his sign game to Baxter. The Charlotte location made news several times after comments on its sign out front about the Carolina Panthers or Charlotte Hornets. Sign comments have roasted the teams during losing stretches.
But area politicians or public figures in Fort Mill won’t get the same treatment in Baxter.
“Wouldn’t that be fun?” Wohlfarth asked. “I don’t think the Baxter people in charge would want that. But maybe a smaller one. An homage to it.”
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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.
Federal funding cuts or new oversight procedures could impact how long Rock Hill region drivers spend stuck in traffic on Interstate 77, whether they get new sidewalks or how long safety improvements take on area roads.President Donald Trump has enacted ...
Federal funding cuts or new oversight procedures could impact how long Rock Hill region drivers spend stuck in traffic on Interstate 77, whether they get new sidewalks or how long safety improvements take on area roads.
President Donald Trump has enacted federal funding freezes and spending accountability measures since taking office in January. His Department of Government Efficiency, synonymous with billionaire Elon Musk, has announced widespread changes impacting jobs and government programs.
Those political changes haven’t gone unnoticed by one of the region’s biggest spenders of federal money.
“This will probably have some impacts in the months ahead,” said David Hooper, administrator of the Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study.
While road projects already under construction shouldn’t face funding problems, concern remains over how to plan for new ones.
Some projects around the area have been in the planning stage for years, but haven’t started construction yet. Exit 82 in Rock Hill is the biggest example, along with studies to improve S.C. 49 in Lake Wylie and U.S. 521 in Indian Land.
Hooper’s group allocates federal transportation money for the urbanized area covering the eastern half of York County and the Lancaster County panhandle. That includes any large work off the interstate and major projects in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Tega Cay and Lake Wylie.
His group is one of about 450 metropolitan planning organizations nationwide.
Last week, at a gathering of planning organizations in the Charlotte metro area, Hooper asked for that group to schedule an update from the Federal Highway Administration on any federal policy changes impacting transportation funding by the end of April.
“We are all hopeful for the next six to eight weeks that we can receive some concrete guidance,” he said.
The highest-profile projects in the Rock Hill region that use federal money are interchanges off I-77. They’re undergoing the biggest upgrade since the interstate was built 60 years ago.
A diverging diamond at Gold Hill Road (Exit 88) and a new interchange for what was once envisioned as the Carolina Panthers headquarters (Exit 81) opened in the past four years.
Exit 85, near Baxter and Kingsley in Fort Mill, is under construction. Exit 82, at Celanese and Cherry roads in Rock Hill, is in the planning stage. There’s also state money to study Exit 90 at Carowinds and future plans for Exit 77 upgrades in Rock Hill.
Combined, those projects could cost more than half a billion dollars.
Then, there’s U.S. 521, which runs the length of Lancaster County’s panhandle. It’s one of the busiest non-interstate roads in the state. There’s an ongoing study on how to upgrade Indian Land intersections along it, which could cost close to $100 million.
Federal money also pays for new sidewalks, bridges, bike lanes and other improvements.
Grants can be relatively small, or approach the more than $10 million Rock Hill received in a Reconnecting Communities Grant for a downtown pedestrian bridge over Dave Lyle Boulevard. Last fall, Chester County announced a more than $27 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant to upgrade rail lines there.
Hooper’s group receives about $12.4 million per year in federal funding. There’s another $3.5 million in federal air quality grant money. About $730,000 more comes in for sidewalk or pedestrian projects.
Hooper’s main focus, as he awaits details on how funding might change, is the I-77 interchange work.
Any presidential change can impact funding, Hooper said. But what’s unusual now is the increased federal level review for decisions that typically would be made between planning organizations and state transportation departments.
Hooper has been on several calls with a group that lobbies for planning organizations in Washington, he said.
“I think a lot of people are hopeful that this is just a transitional recalibration and not a real shift in agency posture,” Hooper said. “But this is still very much an evolving story.”
Large road projects already take years, sometimes decades, to complete due to reams of environmental, utility, right-of-way and other approvals required before construction can begin. The larger the project, like interchange work, the more paperwork is required.
“There’s a lot of federal decision documents that are a part of that type of project,” Hooper said. “So those are the ones that are drawing our attention right now.”
Delays are critical for roads. Construction material and labor costs increase, as they did dramatically with the COVID pandemic. Some large federal projects, or county jobs through York County’s Pennies for Progress sale tax program, have more than doubled in cost in recent years.
Hooper and his staff aren’t federal employees, but many people they work with are. There’s concern that federal or non-federal job losses related to transportation funding could slow the approval process and ultimately increase job costs.
Hooper doesn’t anticipate problems with projects like Exit 85 in Fort Mill, where construction is well underway. By the construction start, funding has been obligated by a planning organization, state and the Federal Highway Administration.
“Funding is generally considered to be viewed as stable at that point,” Hooper said. “If there were a reversal after that point, that would set a new precedent.”
Projects like Exit 82 in Rock Hill, though, are worth watching. Hooper expects more details on how federal policy might impact transportation projects as annual budgets are formed through the summer and fall.
There are also transportation grants that focus on historically under-served populations. Grants might provide sidewalks, bike lanes or other additions.
With the White House naming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in a January executive order as “illegal and immoral discrimination” that won’t be used in future funding decisions, it’s possible some funding could be disqualified by the same criteria that got it awarded.
“When you’ve got those additional layers for some grants, the current political landscape may be impacting that,” Hooper said. “We’re all going to have to wait and see.”
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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.
Nearly 80% of February’s million-dollar property sales across the Rock Hill region involved home purchases. That rate amplifies two noticeable trends in the area.Massive sales like apartment complexes, manufacturing sites, warehouses and investment properties have dwindled in recent months. Meanwhile, more million-...
Nearly 80% of February’s million-dollar property sales across the Rock Hill region involved home purchases. That rate amplifies two noticeable trends in the area.
Massive sales like apartment complexes, manufacturing sites, warehouses and investment properties have dwindled in recent months. Meanwhile, more million-dollar home sales happen seemingly month over month.
February had 18 home sales at $1 million or more, according to York, Lancaster and Chester county land records. Only five other sales topped $1 million, and one of them was a multi-lot deal for a new home neighborhood.
In February of last year, about 52% of the million-dollar sales were home deals. Two years ago, less than 38% of February million-dollar sales were homes.
The value of big deals has shifted, too.
This year, 69% of the total property value from all million-dollar sales in February came from home sales. Last year that February number was 43%. Two years ago it was 12%.
Historically, February isn’t as busy a month for big deals compared to the summer. And any massive apartment or industrial site deal, whenever it happens, can dramatically shift ratios.
The increase in expensive homes and decrease in everything else on the high end, though, have been steady in the past year.
Here’s a look at the biggest February deals:
? The Rock Hill region’s 18 home sales at $1 million or more is up from 11 sales in January. The latest deals are concentrated in Fort Mill, where there were a dozen. Rock Hill added three more, Indian Land two and Clover one.
Three deals hit $1.5 million or more, and the two most expensive sales were on opposite sides of Rock Hill. A 4,700-square-foot Williamson Road home in southwest Rock Hill sold for more than $1.8 million.
The 2008 home sits on nearly 30 acres. A more than 5,200-square-foot Lake Wylie Drive home in Rock Hill, off Mt. Gallant Road and on Lake Wylie, sold for $1.7 million. It was built in 2003.
Use the map below for more information on February million-dollar home sales, plus others so far this year:
? More the 5 acres at 9410 Charlotte Highway in Indian Land sold Feb. 14 for $2.3 million. The property sits on the east side of Charlotte Highway, north of Thousand Oaks Road. It’s a former home, now zoned for commercial development. Charlotte-based Mana Capital bought the site.
? Nearly 6 acres of Lancaster light industrial property sold Feb. 24 for $2.3 million. Lancaster-based SMG LLC bought the more than 41,000-square-foot facility at 1950 W. Meeting St. That’s where Synteen Technical Fabrics has been in operation. The industrial site was built in 1999.
? Homebuilder Taylor Morrison bought 11 home lots in Indian Land in its Sugar Creek development off Harrisburg Road. The lots off Baker Creek Avenue and Calico Branch, Indigo Branch and Sugar Creek roads are part of larger subdivision development in the northern panhandle. Taylor Morrison bought the sites Feb. 24 for $1.9 million.
? Greenville-based Forsberg LLC bought a more than 13,000-square-foot warehouse at 338 Springhill Farm Road in Fort Mill for $1.4 million. The Feb. 11 sale involves fewer than 2 acres and the warehouse built in 1998. Recent building tenants include a glass company, title loan store, air conditioning repair place and a cigar shop. It’s just east of Interstate 77, near the North Carolina state line.
? A Tega Cay resident bought more than 75 acres of undeveloped Lake Wylie property Feb. 3 for $1.2 million. The parcel is between Oakridge and Stateline roads, less than half a mile south of the North Carolina state line.
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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.
The latest plans for a much-anticipated new 105-acre park in Rock Hill show sports fields, playgrounds, a food truck area, amphitheater seating and ponds with a boardwalk trail.The city applied to rezone most of the property for what’s for now called Southside Regional Park, which will span from Heckle Boulevard to Main Street. That application prompted a concept plan showing where certain features might g...
The latest plans for a much-anticipated new 105-acre park in Rock Hill show sports fields, playgrounds, a food truck area, amphitheater seating and ponds with a boardwalk trail.
The city applied to rezone most of the property for what’s for now called Southside Regional Park, which will span from Heckle Boulevard to Main Street. That application prompted a concept plan showing where certain features might go.
The city plans to add more property to the park. When complete it could be about twice the size of other landmark sport sites in the city, in Cherry Park and Manchester Meadows.
The layout and land uses aren’t final, but the plan offers the latest glimpse into city plans for the site. The project will cost an estimated $40 million. A current cost opening timeline from the city wasn’t immediately available.
The largest developed area would go just north of the American Legion Post 34 on Heckle Boulevard. A full-size baseball field would have seating for up to 600 spectators. Two youth baseball fields and an amphitheater would be beside it.
Four more fields in a clover leaf design could be used for various sports.
They each have space for a small football field, a large baseball field or up to three smaller baseball or softball fields. Each of the clover leaf fields would have seating for up to 250 spectators.
The concept plan also shows two basketball courts, pickleball courts, two playground areas, two shelters with restrooms, nine covered batting cages in two spots, grassy overflow parking or event space, ponds with a boardwalk, concession stands and nearly 700 paved parking spaces in the main area.
Across a stream, there’s another section of the park near Sidney, Florence and Morgan streets.
The plan shows two full-size football fields with seating for 800 spectators. There’s a ticket booth, turf warm-up area and concession stand.
Three more basketball courts and a community building off Florence Street sit just beside where the park will connect to a future development phase.
Though the final layout isn’t confirmed, it’s close to set, city parks and recreation director Mark Sexton said in an online update last month. “The concept is really in place,” he said. “I think our community has spoken about some of the things they want to see in that park.”
In addition to park features, the property will connect to Rock Hill’s ambitious Storyline project.
Storyline is an urban linear park that connects attractions, landmarks and gathering spots from Winthrop University to Fountain Park. It will add a large pedestrian bridge across Dave Lyle Boulevard downtown, paid for by a more than $10 million federal grant.
The city owns the Southside Regional Park properties up for rezoning. They include Arcade Park, public works space, trails and vacant property.
The city Planning Commission will review the zoning request Tuesday. Rock Hill City Council will make the final decision.
This story was originally published February 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM.
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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.
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