The Location You Need. the Life You Want

RelocationGUIDE Create Your Story The location you need. The life you want.

INTRODUCTION

Auvis Cole and his sons along the shoreline of Lake Wylie in Tega Cay.

Produced for the Rock Hill / York County Convention and Visitors Bureau Project assisted by City of Rock Hill, York County Accommodations and Hospitality Tax Programs, and York County Economic Development

Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitors Bureau Staff Rebekah Ardis, » A MESSAGE FROM Finance & Administration Manager Sonja Burris, THE DIRECTOR Communications Director ollowing the decision to join the Whether you’re someone who wants Allison Cleveland, Tourism Administrator Rock Hill/York County Convention to feel as though you’re coming home to a Andy Clinton, & Visitors Bureau, moving to York resort every day or prefer rural simplicities, Group/Sports Market Specialist County, S.C., made complete sense for York County’s got it. A variety of housing Auvis Cole, F Interim Executive Director me and my two sons. This area checked options at various price points is available all the boxes — top public school systems, throughout the county. Trina Ricks, water access, proximity to Charlotte, tons York County not only embraces its Visitor Center Specialist of outdoor activities, not to mention the diversity but is a champion of it as well. beautiful year-round weather. We found Just as we were welcomed with open arms, Tega Cay to be our new home after having I offer the same hospitality welcoming you lived in Ohio and Michigan. to York County. I assure you that there is Special Projects Editor - Licia Jackson Sharing my personal relocation something really special about the people [email protected] • 803.726.7546 experiences with those considering making here. You’re more than likely to meet people Associate Editor, Special Projects - Steve McDaniel [email protected] • 843.849.3123 York County their new home has been both who came for a weekend and decided to stay Creative Director - Ryan Wilcox rewarding and helpful. We want every a lifetime. [email protected] • 843.849.3117 experience to be so exciting that it must Will this be you? We sure hope so! Senior Graphic Designer - Jane James be shared. One of the most useful tools for [email protected] • 843.849.3118 visitors and residents is our mobile app, Graphic Designer - Andrew Sprague Visit York County, SC, which highlights local [email protected] • 843.849.3128 dining, attractions and special events. This Auvis Cole Assistant Graphic Designer - Emily Matesi [email protected] • 843.849.3124 free app can be easily downloaded to assist Interim Executive Director Rock Hill/York County Convention Assistant Graphic Designer - Jessica Stout in making important decisions — where to [email protected] • 843.849.3113 Eat, Stay, and most importantly, Play! & Visitors Bureau Account Executives Director of Business Development - Mark Wright [email protected] • 843.849.3143 Account Executive - Susan Hurst [email protected] • 864.907.4326

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2 | 2017 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RELOCATION GUIDE » WELCOME Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York

n your hands is the inaugural edition of the official York As York County has grown along with the rest of the Charlotte County, S.C., Relocation Guide, a comprehensive source of region, new opportunities emerge. The perfect scenario exists information to help you in your relocation process. This guide where job and income growth outpace national averages and cost Iincludes information to help you have a successful move to the of living is lower than the national average. The proof is in the area, as well as ideas for what to do once you have settled. numbers — specifically in the Cost of Living Index numbers. Using The staff at the Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitors that index, where the average cost of living in the Bureau (CVB) saw a need for a publication United States is equal to 100, York County comes in that would help guide newcomers as they at a nice and low 94. make their move or consider moving to this Options for recreation, shopping, dining wonderful place we are already lucky enough and outdoor adventures abound. York County to call home. This guide is designed to features an internationally known cycling scene, a provide an easy-to-read, accessible resource renowned greenway, hiking trail systems and one full of useful information to help you get your of the largest amusement parks in the region. bearings, know who to call to get your power Newcomers to York County will find the turned on and determine where your kids climate mild, the people warm and the pace might go to school, along with much more. relaxed. If you’re looking for a location with mild winters and plenty In the heart of South Carolina's Piedmont region, nestled of time to enjoy the great outdoors, then you’re in the right place. between the Broad River and the Catawba River, lies York County. July and August are the hottest months, with average temperatures Its diverse, gently rolling landscape is home to quaint small towns, ranging from highs of 91°F to lows of 71°F. January is typically the a growing urban region, luxurious lakefront neighborhoods and coldest month of the year with the average temperatures ranging family friendly communities. The quality of life in York County from 53°F to 33°F. While snow is possible, it’s a fairly rare sight. is as appealing as its business climate. A mix of rural and urban It is our hope at the CVB that this publication helps make your lifestyles, all of York County boasts outstanding public school move to our beautiful, vibrant area as easy and stress-free as it is to live systems, affordable cost of living and mild climate. here. York County is the location you need, and the life you want.

2017 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RELOCATION GUIDE | 3 » WELCOME Director’s Message 2 Photo/Rock Hill - York County CVB »Fountain CONTENTS in 3 Welcome Baxter Village 6 Just a Glimpse 7 Why We Live Here

» LIVING IN 10 City of Rock Hill 12 Town of Fort Mill 14 City of Tega Cay 16 Town of Clover 18 Lake Wylie

City of York Photo/Cliff Nichols 20 Dam boat launch 22 Town of McConnells in Tega Cay 24 Town of Sharon 26 Town of Smyrna 27 Town of Hickory Grove Photo/Rock Hill - York County CVB » RESOURCES Lake Wylie's Buster Boyd 28 Education Bridge 38 Transportation 40 Health Care 42 Active Adult Communities 44 Economic Development 48 Newcomer Information

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» JUST A GLIMPSE York County has 1. much to offer. Here's a sample. Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York 2.

1. Carowinds thrill rides in Fort Mill 2. Pick your own berries at Bush-N-Vine in York 3. Kings Mountain State and National Military Parks 4. Tubing on the Catawba River 5. NarroWay Christian dinner theater in Fort Mill

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Helena Miller Bill Shanahan Jonathan Worrall Rock Hill School District York County Manager CEO, Data Solutions Board of Trustees, FTSE Russell | London District 3 Stock Exchange Group

efore I was hired as the York riginally from the United County Manager in September Kingdom and having lived 2013, my family and I resided in in other parts of the U.S. and Augusta,B Ga. During the interview process, OAsia, I know that York County offers my wife, Margaret, and I took a few days both businesses and families a unique and traveled around York County. We fell combination of assets. I have found a in love with the Southern hospitality and low cost of living, a near perfect climate charm that the county offers. We were and first-class education, to name a looking for an atmosphere that offers few. Combine this with easy access to am originally from Sweden and a variety of activities, businesses and Charlotte with its sports and cultural my husband, David, is from the neighborhoods that our grown children opportunities, as well as close proximity mountains of North Carolina. (William, Robert, Kristen and Daniel) to an international airport, and it makes IFourteen years ago, we searched for a would enjoy calling home. While serving the location nearly unbeatable. York warm and welcoming community to start County can provide both business and our family in. As a young expecting couple family the perfect place to invest and moving into an area without the support of grow. family and friends nearby we needed access Jonathan Worrall is CEO for financial to playgroups and family oriented events. information provider Mergent Inc. and We were looking for an active community investment research analytics firm Intrinsic with a small hometown feel that could offer Research Systems Inc. He found Fort Mill to the same amenities as a metropolitan area. be an ideal location for Mergent, which was We found Rock Hill, and are proud to call acquired by London Stock Exchange Group this our forever home! We love the endless (LSEG) in 2016 and became part of LSEG's opportunities for our three kids (Leo 14, Information Services Division. He is also the Chloe 11 and Izzy 8) to be involved in sports, in the United States Air Force, my family co-author of three books on investments and scouts and other community activities. Rock was continuously on the move. With that finance. Hill has proven to provide strong innovative said, it’s such a blessing to be settled in public schools that are offering a safe and York County and call this area our home. nurturing environment for our kids, and There are endless local activities we enjoy, ensuring them a successful future. Each such as mountain bike riding along the one of our children has different talents Riverwalk Trail, watching the races at the and strengths, and the public schools BMX Supercross Track, enjoying family have provided tailored opportunities to time at Carowinds and eating at local encourage them in these areas. David and restaurants. Whether it’s camping out at I have found a network of friends that we Ebenezer Park, taking in the breathtaking Rows of peach trees line now call family, and we truly feel like Rock sights on the lake or shopping in the local paths where employees and Hill has embraced us. shops, York County has it all. residents can decompress.

2017 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RELOCATION GUIDE | 7 LIVING IN Photo/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photo/Rock Hill - York

LIVING IN YORK COUNTY ow that you’re considering vice versa. Residents in the smaller towns of affordable housing, outdoor opportunities, making York County your home, western York County enjoy a slower-paced, quality health care and education. you may need a little assistance quiet lifestyle that is built around a simpler In this guide, we tell you about each Nin narrowing down your search. The way of life, while those in the eastern portion of the communities, and when you get communities throughout York County run appreciate more of the hustle and available ready to select your new home, you’ll the gamut from city life to country living, and conveniences. Either way, the beauty of find important numbers and contact the best part is that those in the city can be living in York County is being able to access information to help you get settled. in the country in a matter of minutes — and urban amenities without sacrificing access to Let us help you “Create Your Story.”

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Fountain Park Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York

CITY OF ROCK HILL

ncompassing more than 36 Featuring a technology incubator and square miles, the City of Rock other knowledge-economy businesses Hill is a growing community of and jobs, this dynamic center of Rock 67,000-plusE residents. It is the largest city Hill’s new economy is supported by a in York County and the fifth largest in South diverse community of learners and offers Carolina. Rock Hill has a business-savvy an appealing urban lifestyle built upon blend of historic charm and vision for the a model of economic and environmental future and has placed a longtime emphasis sustainability. on culture and the arts. The city was named The city is committed to significantly the first cultural district in South Carolina growing its knowledge economic base. Rock in 2015. Hill is home to a number of businesses and Old Town, also known as the original industrial parks and it continues to develop Summer Concert Series Rock Hill, includes the city’s historic more. Residents enjoy excellent health Old Town downtown area where Winthrop University, the Textile Corridor and the city’s original NUMBERS YOU NEED All phone numbers are 803 area code, except where noted neighborhoods are found. A mixed-use City of Rock Hill...... 803-325-2500 Population (2014)...... 69,967 development known as Knowledge Park 155 Johnston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Total Area...... 43.16 sq. miles is giving new life to the downtown area. www.cityofrockhill.com Median Income (household/2010 Census)...... $37,336 Rock Hill School District 3...... 803-981-1000 Elevation...... 676 ft.

10 | LIVING IN ROCK HILL acres of public recreation space that is known as the Rock Hill Outdoor Center. Recreation amenities include canoe and THE kayak launch sites, paved running/walking trails, mountain bike trails and Olympic- MUST caliber cycling facilities. DO'S Rock Hill School District 3 Rock Hill School District 3 is the largest school district in York County and the 11th largest in South Carolina. With nearly 18,000 students, there are 27 schools and learning campuses, including adult education programs and a technology and career education center. Additional focused learning campuses include: The Phoenix Academy, Renaissance, Rebound, Glencairn Garden ParentSmart, Adult Education, Cross- roads and Aquatics Center. care services, local shopping and a variety of Rock Hill schools offer a unique blend dining options. of high-quality traditional education and Come-See-Me Festival Rock Hill is home to several unique schools of choice with a variety of programs. Founded in 1962 as a weekend event, the Come-See-Me Festival has grown to 10 athletic venues that have made the city a Traditionally, children are assigned to a public days of food, music, sports, frogs and fun. haven for amateur sports, including those school according to where they live, however, With more than 100,000 participants an- found in the Riverwalk development. Rock Hill schools recognize that each student nually, this award-winning festival’s history Riverwalk is a dynamic, riverfront is unique and offer choice/magnet programs is as unique as the city it showcases. There’s community with a distinctive, outdoor that are designed to help nurture students’ something for everyone with nearly 80 lifestyle being developed on the scenic talents, interests and aptitudes. events and activities. Catawba River. Riverside homes, The district provides a diverse workplaces, shopping and dining all community of schools with an established interact responsibly with the river where history of innovations designed to meet the residents and visitors can enjoy the 250 needs of all students.

ChristmasVille Old Town Rock Hill comes alive each winter as a picturesque holiday village and outdoor walking art festival. This award-winning festival has more than 70 events, including horse-drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickens carolers, art, theater, dance, music, a gingerbread house contest, multiple Santa activities and a REAL ice skating rink! Riverwalk

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Anne Spings Close Greenway

TOWN OF FORT MILL fter building up around a textile natural setting rarely found so close to a manufacturing industry that metropolitan area. thrived for more than 100 years, The town’s historic downtown, where FortA Mill has grown into a diversified some of the buildings date back to the community that boasts excellent schools, 1800s, is undergoing revitalization. an enviable quality of life and a growing Fort Mill’s many neighborhoods economy. Fort Mill, in northeastern York offer a quiet, easy lifestyle minutes away County, is a stone’s throw away from from South Charlotte. The town’s newest Charlotte, and it is regularly recognized as development, Kingsley, is a mixed-use one of the fastest-growing municipalities in heirloom project being crafted with a rich South Carolina. history from the textile industry. This Fort Mill has been a desirable place to sophisticated and unique development will live and work for centuries because of its Fort Mill Bandstand offer a vibrant street life with distinctive proximity to significant transportation waterfront dining. Once completed, this routes. Anne Springs Close Greenway is a 2,100- NUMBERS YOU NEED acre nature preserve in historic downtown Town of Fort Mill...... 803-547-2116 Population (2015)...... 36,119 Fort Mill that offers 40 miles of hiking, 112 Confederate Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Total Area...... 4.6 sq. miles cycling and horseback riding trails in a vast fortmillsc.gov Median Income (household/2010 Census)...... $68,250 Fort Mill School District 4...... 803-548-2527 Elevation...... 633 ft.

12 | LIVING IN FORT MILL development will offer a mix of corporate is geographically one of the smallest in the headquarters, small shops, restaurants and state but has the fastest-growing student multifamily living over retail space around population, serving more than 12,000 THE a large lake and amphitheater. students in 15 schools. Though the district is rapidly growing, the schools remain the MUST Fort Mill Township heart of the community, providing a quality The Fort Mill Township, which includes education for students while also playing DO'S the Town of Fort Mill, the City of Tega an integral role in enhancing community Cay and surrounding unincorporated life. The district contributes to the quality communities, has about 50,000 residents. of life by providing exceptional academic Located in the unincorporated area programs for its students and opportunities between Fort Mill and Tega Cay is Baxter for community entertainment and Village. In addition to more than 1,400 enrichment through its arts and athletic homes, Baxter Village includes a public programs. library, elementary school, urgent care Putting “Children First, Every Day” center, YMCA, 400 acres of open space with has created a tradition of excellence parks and trails, and 250,000-plus square and measurable success in the schools. feet of shops, offices and restaurants. The Fort Mill School District is the top Baxter’s Town Center is reminiscent of a performing district in the state, based on quaint downtown offering broad pedestrian performance data. Additionally, the high Strawberry Festival plazas for outdoor dining, window shopping school students have the opportunity to The South Carolina Strawberry Festival and socializing along the charming small- engage in rigorous coursework, with 17 AP is where you will spend the week enjoying town streetscape. courses available to them. the sweet taste of the homegrown, sun-kissed The district balances its commitment fruit. Held the first weekend in May, you’ll Fort Mill School District 4 to academics with a dedication to arts and find strawberry delights of all kinds as well as music, amusement rides, fireworks and more. Serving residents in the entire Fort athletics programming, creating well- Mill Township, Fort Mill School District 4 rounded students with varied interests.

Baxter Village

Carowinds' Carolina Harbor Carowinds, an amusement park on the North Carolina-South Carolina border, has a variety of rides and exhibits that appeals to young and old alike. One of its newest attractions is Carolina Harbor, a water park that includes a six-story water slide complex.

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Canoe View of Windjammer Park Photos/ by CrossPointeStudios

CITY OF TEGA CAY

he City of Tega Cay has grown significantly since its beginnings as a small, gated community Talong the shore of Lake Wylie in the mid-1970s. With more than 10,000

residents, it has become one of the Solutions Photos/Aeroview fastest-growing cities in South Carolina and has maintained its focus on growing “the right way” by mixing residential and commercial development and creating village-style neighborhoods. Tega Cay, which means “beautiful peninsula” in Polynesian, contains 13 miles Tega Cay offers more than six miles of waterfront. The city’s comprehensive of safe and scenic walking trails. plan encourages growth and promotes building on its identity as a safe, family NUMBERS YOU NEED All phone numbers are 803 area code, except where noted friendly lakefront community with City of Tega Cay...... 803-548-3512 Population (2010)...... 7,620 outstanding educational, entertainment 7725 Tega Cay Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29708 Total Area...... 3.2 sq. miles and recreational opportunities. Students www.tegacaysc.org Median Income (household/2000 Census)..... $80,227 Fort Mill School District 4...... 803-548-2527 Elevation...... 636 ft.

14 | LIVING IN TEGA CAY who live in Tega Cay attend the highly tennis courts, athletic fields, a marina, ranked Fort Mill schools, and residents playgrounds and several miles of walking are able to enjoy a number of dining and trails. Tega Cay’s parks system includes THE shopping options in town. 11 parks, and more than 4,500 residents The lakeshore lifestyle in Tega Cay each year participate in sports programs MUST comes with the amenities of a resort, for all ages managed by the city’s parks and including a 27-hole golf course, lighted recreation department. DO'S Photos/Aeroview Solutions Photos/Aeroview Photos/Cliff Nichols Photography Photos/Cliff

Fourth of July Celebration The city celebrates its birthday along with America’s by both land and lake, including a Land Parade and a Lake Parade! Additional activities include a canoe joust and ski show, Splish-n-Splash Summer Bash, fish fry, birthday cake and, of course, fireworks! Tega Cay offers the only 27-hole golf course in the region (above). With extreme topographical changes, the views from around the course are breathtaking. Re- Photos/Clint Faile Photos/Clint gardless of skill level, this course offers golfers the opportunity to enjoy the game. Residents can also enjoy the serenity found within the neighborhoods of this close-knit community (left).

Summer Food Truck Rally Tega Cay’s popular Summer Food Truck Rallies are held once a month at Runde Park during the months of May, June, August and September. The entire family will enjoy the sounds from musical headliners as well as delicious food from area food vendors. Kids will also love the area designated just for them with bounce castles.

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Centennial Park in Downtown Clover Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York

TOWN OF CLOVER

ith a population of about Clover School District 2 5,000, Clover provides a Clover School District 2 is home to the small-town lifestyle with second-fastest-growing school district Weasy proximity to the amenities of nearby in South Carolina with more than 7,500 cities. The town has retained its charming students enrolled in one of the seven atmosphere over the decades with elementary schools, two middle schools restaurants and locally owned shops lining and one high school. Clover School District downtown streets. Residents enjoy two The district supports education with Auditorium public parks and a community center, as NUMBERS YOU NEED All phone numbers are 803 area code, except where noted well as the 1,500-seat Clover School District Town of Clover...... 803-222-9495 Population (2010)...... 5,094 Auditorium for theater, concerts, civic and 116 Bethel Street, Clover, SC 29710 Total Area...... 2.8 sq. miles religious events. www.cloversc.org Median Income (household/2000 Census)...... $37,335 Clover School District 2...... 803-810-8000 Elevation...... 846 ft.

16 | LIVING IN CLOVER Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast THE MUST DO'S

Clover Aquatic Center

Feis Chlobhair Clover’s Highland Games & Scots-Irish Festival is held the second Saturday in November. It’s the only blended Scots- Irish cultural event in the South with rich pageantry showcasing traditional Scottish and Scots-Irish arts, crafts, athletics, music and honored customs.

Gallery 120 and Clover Community Center state-of-the-art facilities, stable student- arts programs, high-achieving athletics teacher ratios and excellent educational and superlative special needs programs, opportunities for everyone, including the Clover School District meets every need St. Patrick’s Day Festival those who reside in the unincorporated of all students. Exploring new educational Clover’s Main Street comes alive each Lake Wylie, Bowling Green, Bethany and initiatives helps prepare students to year for a family friendly St. Patrick’s Day Bethel communities. become community volunteers and leaders, Festival. Enjoy food and craft vendors, amusement rides, a 5K run, live bands, dog Through rigorous academics, prominent problem-solvers and visionaries. show, local entertainment and more.

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Lake Wylie Marina Photo/Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Wylie Photo/Lake

LAKE WYLIE

he 13,000-acre Lake Wylie was created in 1904 when local businessmen built dams on the TCatawba River to generate power for nearby textile mills. A number of waterfront communities call the 325 miles of shoreline along a peninsula home. Many are gated neighborhoods and offer high-end amenities. This popular lake spans the South Carolina and North Carolina borders and is ideal for recreational boating and water sports, including sailing and rowing River Hills Country Club programs. Residents living in this area also enjoy miles of walking trails, fishing, sailing NUMBERS YOU NEED All phone numbers are 803 area code, except where noted and dining at waterside restaurants. Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce...... 803-831-2827 Population (2010)...... 8,841 About 9,000 people live in the unincorp- 264 Latitude Lane, #101, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 Total Area...... 4.7 sq. miles orated part of Lake Wylie, and students attend www.lakewyliechambersc.com Median Income (household/2010 Census).....$76,819 Clover School District 2...... 803-810-8000 Elevation...... 600 ft. the excellent Clover School District.

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Lake Wylie residents Fourth of July Boat Parade enjoy the leisure and Enjoy the fantastic display of fireworks excitement of lakeside reflecting off the glass-like surface of the living with an abundance of recreational opportu- lake at the busiest and most exciting time nities in a comfortable, of the year on Lake Wylie. Fireworks will small-town atmosphere. launch near the Buster Boyd Bridge at S.C. Boating, fishing, water skiing, golfing, jogging Highway 49 just after 9 p.m. Boats, cars, or simply enjoying the motorcycles and trucks alike find the per- beautiful views and cool fect spot near the bridge for the best view of breezes off the water the brilliant fireworks show. are all attainable in Lake Wylie. Photo/Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Wylie Photo/Lake Holiday Boat Parade and Christmas by the Lake Boaters trim their vessels with lights and holiday décor and parade through the lake area around the Buster Boyd Bridge. The area between T-Bones on the Lake and Buster Boyd Access features a live nativity, musical acts, emergency response vehicles and a visit from Santa. Volunteers will man warming huts with fire pits, warm beverages and food.

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Sylvia Theatre in Historic Downtown York

CITY OF YORK

stablished as the seat of York York, which has a population of about County more than 130 years ago, 8,000, has seen unprecedented growth in the City of York is a small-town recent years. communityE that remains steeped in history The Parks and Recreation Department while embracing the future. offers athletic programs and community Many of York’s historic buildings events for all ages. The town has a number of remain in its 264-acre downtown district, public parks and other amenities, including which retains a quaint, charming quality a one-mile, paved bike trail at City Park. reminiscent of its former nickname, “Charleston of the Upcountry.” Restaurants, York School District 1 a historic movie theater and specialty Almost 5,200 students attend York Bush-N-Vine Farm shops fill downtown, and shoppers can School District 1’s 10 schools. Students buy anything from custom-made guitars NUMBERS YOU YOU NEED NEED All phone numbers are 803 area code, except where noted to handcrafted furniture. A revitalization City of York...... 803-684-2341 Population (2010)...... 7,736 effort is underway with improvements that 10 N. Roosevelt Street, York, SC 29745 Total Area...... 7.9 sq. miles include an updated streetscape. www.yorkcitysc.com Median Income (household/2000 Census).....$30,564 York School District 1...... 803-684-9916 Elevation...... 761 ft.

20 | LIVING IN YORK attend neighborhood elementary schools The district also includes York before consolidating into York Middle Intermediate School, which is open to fifth THE School and York Comprehensive High and sixth graders, and York One Academy, School, which provide an innovative and an alternative school for grades five MUST real-world experience for students. through 12. DO'S York Recreation Complex

Summerfest A celebration of Summer! The one-day festival held on the fourth Saturday of August has provided entertainment for the whole family for more than 30 years. Attendees enjoy shopping the craft fair, strolling the street filled with vendors and food trucks, and enjoying the classic car show, children’s activities, music, helicopter rides, 5K and 10K races, and a golf tournament.

York County Court House

Apple Harvest Festival Apple lovers delight in this seasonal festival at family-owned and -operated Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill. Patrons participate in a variety of activities, including hay rides, apple butter making, blacksmith demonstrations and Johnny Appleseed stories. Indulge in their famous apple cider doughnuts and apple cider slushes. Adults can also drop by the Hard Cider Garden to try out their award-winning hard ciders.

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Homestead House at Historic Brattonsville Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York

TOWN OF McCONNELLS

cConnells, located These structures are also used between Rock Hill during living history programs and Chester, is well where costumed interpreters knownM for Historic Brattonsville, relive the past by demonstrating a a living history village featuring variety of programs. more than 30 historic structures The town is also home to two available for tours. This 775-acre of the county’s oldest churches, Revolutionary War site has been Bethesda and Beersheba owned by three generations of the Presbyterian churches, which Bratton family. were built in the 1700s.

Huck's Defeat NUMBERSNUMBERS YOU YOU NEED NEED All phone numbers are 803 area code, except where noted Re-enactment Town of McConnells...... 803-684-6506 Total Area...... 3.4 sq. miles 4178 Chester Highway, McConnells, SC 29726 Median Income (household/2000 Census)...... $41,875 York School District 1...... 803-684-9916 Elevation...... 682 ft. Population (2000)...... 287

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Huck’s Defeat Re-enactors recreate battle activities annually in July featuring a battle where Capt. Christian Huck and his Loyalist troops were soundly defeated in 1780, a key victory in turning the tide for U.S. independence from England and King George. You will be able to walk the battlefield trail and talk with militia and provincial soldiers. Other activities include cooking demonstrations, children’s militia drills, camp life, 18th-century worship service, music and more.

Historic Brattonsville hosts regular events highlighting educational and entertaining activities (top and left) of the past. Olivet Presbyterian Church (above) has been part of the community for more than 170 years.

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TOWN OF SHARON ocated on S.C. Highway 49 between York and Bullocks Creek, the town was established in 1889 Land named after the Sharon Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. History is on display in this town, where many buildings that were vital to the town’s former cotton-based economy still stand. Sharon’s downtown is lined with buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

Tractor shows are popular in rural York County.

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Town of Sharon...... 803-927-1927 Population (2000)...... 422 4025 Woodlawn Street, Sharon, SC 29742 Total Area...... 1.3 sq. miles York School District 1...... 803-684-9916 Median Income (household/2000 Census)..... $35,250 Elevation...... 653 ft.

24 | LIVING IN SHARON One of the most unique gin houses in the state. THE MUST DO'S

Museum of Western York County In 5,000 square feet of exhibition space, the museum has preserved documents and objects relating to the history and growth of York County. The main exhibits include a 1930s-era country kitchen, 1860 Yorkville bedroom, 1890s eclectic dining room, a research library, a War Room where veterans of western York County are honored, and an early 20th-century classroom.

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Kings Mountain State and National Military Parks Just a short drive from town, you’ll find miles of forested trails, two fishing lakes, equestrian facilities, historical replicas and camping. The two parks sit adjacent to one another and are especially popular when Runners can enjoy nature's beauty in nearby Kings Mountain State and living history demonstrations are held. National Military Parks.

Goats in the fields at Roger Ridge Ranch.

Shopping at Arts & Crafts Festival at Roger Ridge Ranch Roger Ridge Ranch Ridge Photos/ Roger

myrna, the smallest town in South Carolina, has a population of 45 and straddles York and TOWN OF SMYRNA Cherokee counties. Smyrna took its name NUMBERS YOU NEED NUMBERS YOU NEED All phone numbers are 803S area code, except where noted from a Presbyterian church. The town Town of Smyrna...... 803-925-2304 Total Area...... 0.71 sq. miles 1050 Main Street, Smyrna, SC 29743 Median Income (household/2010 Census)...... $32,500 was incorporated in the late 1800s after a York School District 1...... 803-684-9916 Elevation...... 761 ft. railroad depot and mercantile business Population (2010)...... 45 were built in the area.

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Supplies and tasty treats are available at THE locally owned businesses. MUST DO'S Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York

Worth Mountain Wildlife Management Area This DNR Wildlife Management Area contains approximately 1,647 acres with more than two miles of frontage on the scenic Broad River. The park includes a network of roadbeds and paths, a trail that leads to the top of Worth Mountain and three ponds.

TOWN OF HICKORY GROVE he Town of Hickory Grove enjoys because of the hickory trees that grew the intimate character of a there, which meant there was good soil small community. The town has for crops. Today, much of the town’s Ta strong historic core and a traditional history is reflected in the houses found lifestyle with religious roots. The first on Wylie Avenue, Peachtree Street and settlement in what is now Hickory Grove Smithford Street. originated sometime in the late 1600s and early 1700s. It was granted a township NUMBERS YOU NEED charter in 1888. The area around the Town of Hickory Grove...... 803-925-2625 Population (2000)...... 337 town was good for farming with a river 6001 Wylie Avenue, Hickory Grove, SC 29717 Total Area...... 1.3 sq. miles and several creeks that supplied water. townofhickorygrove.com Median Income (household/2000 Census)....$44,000 York School District 1...... 803-684-9916 Elevation...... 682 ft. The settlement was named Hickory Grove

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EDUCATION ork County has four school districts offering a variety the Department of Education and the school districts are of options for parents and students to create a path committed to providing leadership and support so that all public that will help students reach their full educational education students graduate prepared for success in college, Ypotential. Districts include: York School District 1, Clover School careers and citizenship. District and school enrollment are District 2, Rock Hill School District 3, and Fort Mill School determined based on residential address. Information specific District 4. Each district adheres to the instructional standards to each of York County’s four districts can be found within the established by the S.C. Department of Education. Collectively, ‘Living In’ section of this guide.

Harold C. Johnson York, SC 29745 SCHOOL Elementary School Phone: 803-684-1926 DISTRICTS 400 E. Jefferson Street www.york.k12.sc.us/HSS York, SC 29745 York School District 1 Phone: 803-818-6040 Jefferson Elementary School 1475 E. Liberty Street www.york.k12.sc.us/HCJ 1543 Chester Highway York, SC 29745 York, SC 29745 Phone: 803-684-9916 Hickory Grove-Sharon Phone: 803-684-1942 www.york.k12.sc.us Elementary School www.york.k12.sc.us/JES 4901 Hickory Grove Road ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Hickory Grove, SC 29717 MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Phone: 803-925-2116 Cotton Belt Elementary School www.york.k12.sc.us/HGS York Intermediate School 1176 Black Highway 1280 Johnson Road York, SC 29745 Hunter Street York, SC 29745 Phone: 803-684-1947 Elementary School Phone: 803-684-2311 www.york.k12.sc.us/cbe 1100 Hunter Street www.york.k12.sc.us/YIS

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EDUCATION

York Middle School Crowders Creek HIGH SCHOOL: 1010 Devinney Road Elementary School York, SC 29745 5515 Charlotte Highway Clover High School Phone: 803-684-5008 Clover, SC 29710 1625 S.C. Highway 55 E. www.york.k12.sc.us/YMS Phone: 803-810-8500 Clover, SC 29710 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/10 Phone: 803-810-8200 HIGH SCHOOLS: www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/16 Griggs Road York Comprehensive High School Elementary School ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: 275 E. Alexander Love Highway 100 Griggs Road York, SC 29745 Clover, SC 29710 Blue Eagle Academy Phone: 803-684-2336 Phone: 803-631-8200 300 Clinton Avenue www.york.k12.sc.us/YCH www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/11 Clover, SC 29710 Phone: 803-810-842 Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center Kinard www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/17 275 E. Alexander Love Highway Elementary School York, SC 29745 201 Pressly Street Phone: 803-684-1910 Clover, SC 29710 Rock Hill School District 3 www.york.k12.sc.us/FDJ Phone: 803-810-8700 660 N. Anderson Road www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/12 Rock Hill, SC 29730 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: Phone: 803-981-1000 Larne Elementary School www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us York One Academy 3598 Filbert Highway 37 Pinckney Street Clover, SC 29710 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: York, SC 29745 Phone: 803-810-8600 Phone: 803-684-2381 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/13 Belleview Elementary School www.york.k12.sc.us/YOA 501 Belleview Road Oakridge Rock Hill, SC 29730 Elementary School Phone: 803-981-1181 Clover School District 2 5670 Oakridge Road bv.rock-hill.k12.sc.us 604 Bethel Street Clover, SC 29710 Clover, SC 29710 Phone: 803-631-8400 Central Child Development Center Phone: 803-810-8000 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/2435 414 E. Black Street www.clover.k12.sc.us Rock Hill, SC 29730 MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Phone: 803-980-2060 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: ccd.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Clover Middle School Bethany Elementary School 1233 Barrett Road Ebenezer Avenue Elementary School 337 Maynard Grayson Road Clover, SC 29710 242 Ebenezer Avenue Clover, SC 29710 Phone: 803-810-8300 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-810-8800 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/14 Phone: 803-981-1435 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/8 ea.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Oakridge Bethel Elementary School Middle School Ebinport Elementary School 6000 S.C. Highway 55 E. 5657 Oakridge Road 2142 India Hook Road Clover, SC 29710 Clover, SC 29710 Rock Hill, SC 29732 Phone: 803-631-8300 Phone: 803-631-8000 Phone: 803-981-1550 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/9 www.clover.k12.sc.us/Domain/15 ep.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

30 | EDUCATION Finley Road Elementary School 1089 Finley Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-981-1280 fr.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

Independence Elementary School 132 W. Springdale Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-981-1135 id.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

India Hook Elementary School 2068 Yukon Drive Rock Hill, SC 29732 Phone: 803-985-1600 ih.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

Lesslie Elementary School 250 Neely Store Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-981-1910 ls.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

Mount Gallant Elementary School 4664 Mount Gallant Road Rock Hill, SC 29732 Phone: 803-981-1360 mg.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

Mount Holly Elementary School 1800 Porter Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-985-1650 mh.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

Northside Elementary School of the Arts 840 Annafrel Street Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-981-1570 ne.rock-hill.k12.sc.us

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Oakdale MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Rock Hill High School Elementary School 320 W. Springdale Road 1129 Oakdale Road Castle Heights Rock Hill, SC 29730 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Middle School Phone: 803-981-1300 Phone: 803-981-1585 2382 Firetower Road rh.rock-hill.k12.sc.us od.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803-981-1400 South Pointe High School Old Pointe ch.rock-hill.k12.sc.us 801 Neely Road Elementary School Rock Hill, SC 29730 380 Old Pointe School Road Dutchman Creek Phone: 803-980-2100 Rock Hill, SC 29732 Middle School sph.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Phone: 803-980-2040 4757 Mount Gallant Road op.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Rock Hill, SC 29732 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: Phone: 803-985-1700 Richmond Drive dc.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Adult Education Elementary School 1234 Flint Street Extension 1162 Richmond Drive Rawlinson Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 Rock Hill, SC 29732 Middle School Phone: 803-981-1375 Phone: 803-981-1930 2631 W. Main Street ae.rock-hill.k12.sc.us rd.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Rock Hill, SC 29732 Phone: 803-981-1500 Flexible Learning Center Rosewood rr.rock-hill.k12.sc.us 1234 Flint Street Extension Elementary School Rock Hill, SC 29730 2240 Rosewood Drive Saluda Trail Middle School Phone: 803-981-1975 Rock Hill, SC 29732 2300 Saluda Street pa.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Phone: 803-981-1540 Rock Hill, SC 29730 rw.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Phone: 803-981-1800 st.rock-hill.k12.sc.us Fort Mill School District 4 Sunset Park Center 2233 Deerfield Drive for Accelerated Studies Sullivan Middle School Fort Mill, SC 29715 1036 Ogden Road 1825 Eden Terrace Phone: 803-548-2527 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.fortmillschools.org Phone: 803-981-1260 Phone: 803-981-1450 sp.rock-hill.k12.sc.us sms.rock-hill.k12.sc.us ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:

The Children's HIGH SCHOOLS: Doby’s Bridge School Elementary School 929 Sylvia Circle Applied Technology Center 1000 Dragon Way Rock Hill, SC 29730 2399 W. Main Street Fort Mill, SC 29715 Phone: 803-981-1380 Rock Hill, SC29732 Phone: 803-835-5200 www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Domain/9 Phone: 803-981-1100 dbes.fortmillschools.org at.rock-hill.k12.sc.us York Road Fort Mill Elementary School Northwestern High School Elementary School 2254 W. Main Street 2503 W. Main Street 192 Springfield Parkway Rock Hill, SC 29732 Rock Hill, SC 29732 Fort Mill, SC 29715 Phone: 803-981-1950 Phone: 803-981-1200 Phone: 803-547-7546 yr.rock-hill.k12.sc.us nw.rock-hill.k12.sc.us fmes.fortmillschools.org

32 | EDUCATION Gold Hill Elementary School 1000 Dave Gibson Boulevard Tega Cay, SC 29708 Phone: 803-548-8250 ghes.fortmillschools.org

Orchard Park Elementary School 474 Third Baxter Street Fort Mill, SC 29708 Phone: 803-548-8170 opes.fortmillschools.org

Pleasant Knoll Elementary School 2346 Pleasant Road Fort Mill, SC 29708 Phone: 803-835-0090 pkes.fortmillschools.org

Riverview Elementary School 1300 Spratt Street Fort Mill, SC 29715 Phone: 803-548-4677 fortmillrves.ss11.sharpschool.com

Springfield Elementary School 1691 Springfield Parkway Fort Mill, SC 29715 Phone: 803-548-8150 sfes.fortmillschools.org

Sugar Creek Elementary School 1599 Farm House Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 Phone: 803-835-0150 sces.fortmillschools.org

Tega Cay Elementary School 2185 Gold Hill Road Tega Cay, SC 29708 Phone: 803-548-8282 tces.fortmillschools.org

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS: HIGH SCHOOLS: Comenius School for Creative Leadership Banks Trail Middle School Fort Mill High School 375 Star Light Drive 1640 Banks Road 215 N. U.S. Highway 21 Bypass Fort Mill, SC 29715 Fort Mill, SC 29715 Fort Mill, SC 29715 803-547-3223 Phone: 803-578-2990 Phone: 803-548-1900 comeniusschool.com btms.fortmillschools.org fmhs.fortmillschools.org K5-12th grade

Fort Mill Middle School Nation Ford High School Lake Pointe Academy 200 Springfield Parkway 1400 A.O. Jones Boulevard 3168 Handsmill Highway Fort Mill, SC 29715 Fort Mill, SC 29715 York, SC 29745 Phone: 803-547-5553 Phone: 803-835-0000 803-631-5253 fmms.fortmillschools.org nfhs.fortmillschools.org lakepointeacademy.com K5-12th grade Gold Hill Middle School 1025 Dave Gibson Boulevard Liberty Christian School & Daycare Tega Cay, SC 29708 CHARTER & (formerly Blessed Hope Christian Academy) Phone: 803-548-8300 PRIVATE SCHOOL PO Box 609 ghms.fortmillschools.org LISTINGS York, SC 29745 803-684-9819 Springfield Middle School Academy Christian School K3-8th grade 1711 Springfield Parkway 129 W. Border Road Fort Mill, SC 29715 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Pine Grove Christian Academy Phone: 803-548-8199 803-327-5673 5415 S.C. Highway 557 sfms.fortmillschools.org K4-12th grade Clover, SC 29710 803-831-2015 pgacademy.org K4-5th grade

Riverwalk Academy (Public Charter) 5750 Mount Gallant Road Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-327-8400 riverwalkacademy.com K5-12th grade

St. Anne Catholic School 1698 Bird Street Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-324-4814 saintanne.com K3-8th grade

St. Anne Catholic High School 242 Munn Road Fort Mill, SC 29715 803-324-4814 saintanne.com 9th-12th grade

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Walnut Grove Christian School Photo/Tim Cowie/Winthropphotos.com 1036 Maxwell Mill Road Fort Mill, SC 29708 803-835-2000 walnutgrovechristianschool.com K5-12th grade

Westminster Catawba Christian School 2650 India Hook Road Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-366-4119 wccs.org Infant-12th grade

York Preparatory Academy (Public Charter) Winthrop Men's Basketball 1047 Golden Gate Court Photo/Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC 29732 Students of 803-324-4400 Winthrop University yorkprepsc.org K5-12th grade

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The abundance of excellent educational opportunities in York County does not cease after high school graduation. From leadership provide the foundation for its under-represented on many college preschool to graduate studies, York County continuing development and success. campuses, welcoming and celebrating offers a variety of academic programs Winthrop offers personalized and diversity, as well as preparing students to be that will broaden the mind and inspire challenging undergraduate, graduate educated and involved global citizens. confidence to produce well-rounded and continuing professional education Winthrop’s beautiful 425-acre main individuals ready for the workforce and programs in business administration, arts campus is located in the heart of Rock Hill beyond. Local colleges and universities, and sciences, education, and visual and and is included in the National Register such as Winthrop University, York Technical performing arts. Through an educational of Historic Places. The Recreational and College and Clinton College, highlight experience that blends liberal arts, Research Complex area that surrounds York County’s commitment to furthering professional programs, global awareness Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 educational excellence. and civic engagement, Winthrop provides a NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sports. contemporary, collaborative and supportive The university also produces a variety Winthrop University environment that fosters engaged student of arts and cultural performances and Founded in 1886 as a distinctive learning and development. exhibitions throughout the year for the women’s college, Winthrop University Winthrop enrolls a culturally diverse and community to enjoy. is now a nationally recognized socially responsible student body between comprehensive, coeducational public 6,500 and 7,000 students from all over the Winthrop University institution. The values of service, world. Winthrop prides itself on being an 701 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC excellence, diversity, community and institution of choice for groups traditionally 803-323-2211 | www.winthrop.edu

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York Technical College

York Technical College has designed an Rock Hill, the college was also among the York Technical College economical college experience that includes many schools established by the African A member of the South Carolina flexible class scheduling with hundreds of Methodist Episcopal Zion Church during Technical and Comprehensive Education traditional, hybrid and online classes, both Reconstruction years in an effort to assist in System, York Technical College is a public, day and evening. Committed to keeping eradicating illiteracy among freedmen. two-year institution of higher education that education costs low, the college’s tuition Historically a black, private institution offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas and fees are, by far, the lowest in the region. with a strong liberal arts tradition, the doors and certificates. From the latest technology The student’s campus experience is further of the institution are now open to all those to caring faculty and staff, York Technical enriched through the expanded network who have achieved academically and to those College is committed to preparing students of student support services including who have yet to reach their full potential. for a lifetime of success with more than 70 tutoring, counseling, and student clubs and In 2013, the Transnational Association programs offered. The College has an open organizations. for Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) admissions policy for qualified students and York Technical College seeks to approved the college to offer two four-year annually enrolls 5,000-7,000 credit students. contribute to the economic growth and programs; a bachelor of arts in Religious For more than 50 years, York Technical development of York, Lancaster and Studies, and a bachelor of science in College has helped students discover Chester counties as well as to the state Business Administration. As a result, the rewarding careers with bright futures. of South Carolina through maximizing school’s name was changed from Clinton Through excellence in teaching and student success. Junior College to Clinton College. The learning, the college provides program college now provides opportunities for offerings in a variety of delivery methods York Technical College students to pursue two-year and four-year in the areas of engineering technology, 452 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC programs resulting in earning either an industrial technology, information 803-327-8000 | www.yorktech.edu associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree. technology, business, health sciences, The environment at Clinton College public service, and transfer to senior Clinton College fosters leadership qualities and encourages colleges and universities. In addition, the From its founding in 1894, Clinton students to be good citizens who can college offers a comprehensive selection College has sought to design and contribute to a global society. of corporate and continuing education implement an educational program courses designed to promote occupational that will help all students lead moral, Clinton College advancement and personal interest as well spiritual and productive lives. As the 1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill, SC as business and industry growth. oldest institution of higher education in 803-327-7402 | www.clintoncollege.edu

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EDUCATION | 37 TRANSPORTATION Photo/Shutterstock.com

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS IN YORK COUNTY ork County is ideally situated Rock Hill/York County Airport County and is an important link to Raleigh in close proximity to an 550 Airport Road and Greensboro, N.C., as well as Atlanta. international airport, multiple Rock Hill, SC 29732 I-485 provides a loop around the heart of Yinterstates and several major federal and The Rock Hill/York County Airport offers Charlotte. state highways. This transportation network full service for corporate fleets, general enables easy access to communities near aviation, hangar space and incentives with and far. The county is just a short drive from fewer delays and superior infrastructure the beautiful beaches and mountains of the and services. It is known as the Carolinas’ PUBLIC Carolinas. “Gateway” airport of choice for business TRANSPORTATION and personal aviation transportation by supporting all civilian flying. York County Access The airport also houses a 7,200-square- yorkcountygov.com/YorkCountyAccess AIRPORTS foot terminal building that is designed for 803-327-6694 (extension 304) Charlotte Douglas International Airport business travelers. The large downstairs Clover residents (toll-free): 866-607-1910 5501 R.C. Josh Birmingham Parkway concourse area includes a pilot lounge and Charlotte, NC 28208 shop, flight planning facilities and a large York County Access provides public York County is a 30-minute drive conference room. transportation for residents of York and one flight away from the rest of the County and the City of Rock Hill. York world thanks to the Charlotte Douglas County Access is operated by the York International Airport. Ranked the sixth County Council on Aging and represents a busiest airport in the world, the facility INTERSTATES cooperative effort between York County and averages more than 700 flights daily and is Interstate 77, a major thoroughfare, links the City of Rock Hill. served by seven domestic carriers and two South Carolina’s state capital of Columbia York County Access provides two types international airlines that provide nonstop and the Southeast’s financial capital of of services: service to more than 160 cities. Charlotte. Interstate 85 passes north of York Essential Service: The Essential Service

38 | TRANSPORTATION Charlotte NC 85 Charlotte Douglas Intl. SC provides transportation countywide for Clover people who need a ride to the doctor, pharmacy, grocery store or transportation 485 to facilities for medical treatments such as Tega Cay dialysis or chemotherapy. Operating hours Smyrna York Rock Hill - York are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday. Hickory Grove County Airport Fort Mill Rides must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Sharon Rock Hill Ride-to-Work Service: Ride-to- Work service is offered only within the 77 city limits of Rock Hill and provides McConnells transportation to Rock Hill citizens who need a ride to work within the city. Operating hours are 5:30-9 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Charlotte Area Transit System Veteran’s Cab Company Rides must be scheduled at least 24 (CATS) operates 323 buses and 73 bus rockhillcabs.com hours in advance. Fares for morning or routes in the area, with the southernmost 803-327-4131 afternoon rides are $2.50 each way. area being the 82X Rock Hill Express. The 803-327-4144 82X route offers express bus service from Serving Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Charlotte Area Transit System Rock Hill and Fort Mill to uptown Charlotte York County since 1946, Veteran’s Cab 82X Rock Hill Express with park-and-ride locations at White Co. provides transportation services charlottenc.gov/cats Street and Manchester Cinemas in Rock throughout the area, including to and 704-336-7433(RIDE) Hill and Baxter Village and Carowinds in from Charlotte Douglas International Toll-free: 866-779-2287(CATS) Fort Mill. Airport.

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HEALTH CARE

ike just about everything else in York Piedmont Medical Center (PMC) first every patient receive a comprehensive range County, when it comes to health care, opened its doors in 1983, and since that of health care services so that they never have residents have plenty of choices. There time it's grown to become one of the leading to travel far to get specialized care. Lare literally hundreds of private practices in medical centers in the York County area. Piedmont Medical Center has many York County, ranging from family medicine to While PMC has an extensive network of locations throughout York County. You’ll surgical specialists in virtually every discipline. doctors’ practices that offer medical care find a convenient location near you to Many area physicians choose to live and work to residents in and around York County, address your specific medical needs, such in York County over neighboring Charlotte its primary campus is located in Rock Hill. as primary care for the entire family and because it allows them to really get to know – There you will find a full-service medical more. Each center is connected to the and have a greater impact on – their patients. center with a multitude of facilities designed Piedmont Medical system. to address just about any medical need. Piedmont Medical Center PMC offers a variety of services from Carolinas HealthCare System 222 S. Herlong Avenue advanced heart and stroke care to specialized 800-821-1535 Rock Hill, SC 29732 women and children’s services. PMC is such carolinashealthcare.org 803-329-1234 a terrific community asset due to the team Carolinas HealthCare System is one piedmontmedicalcenter.com of physicians and staff dedicated to helping of the leading health care organizations

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in the Southeast and one of the most comprehensive public, not-for-profit systems in the nation. It is continually recognized locally and nationally for its commitment to delivering efficient, quality care to patients throughout the region. Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) has more than 900 locations throughout the Carolinas with the main hospital campus just a short drive across the state line in Charlotte. York County practices include those providing services for pediatric health care, family medicine, cardiology, orthopedic and general surgery, urgent care and radiation therapy.

Doctors Care Piedmont Urgent Care Center URGENT CARE 2174 Cherry Road at Baxter Village LISTINGS Rock Hill, SC 29730 502 Sixth Baxter Crossing 803-325-8280 Fort Mill, SC 29708 Carolinas HealthCare 803-396-8100 Urgent Care First Care Medical Clinic 704 Gold Hill Road, Suite 1200 1462 Constitution Boulevard Piedmont WestUrgent Care Center Fort Mill, SC 29715 Rock Hill, SC 29732 1190 Filbert Highway, Suite 110 803-835-0430 803-909-4040 York, SC 29745 803-628-0004 Carolinas HealthCare Piedmont Express Care Urgent Care at Sutton Road Riverview Medical Center & Urgent Care 1656 Riverchase Boulevard, Suite 1800 515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 180 1393 Celanese Road Rock Hill, SC 29732 Fort Mill, SC 29715 Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-909-1850 803-578-2800 803-329-3103

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Carolina Orchards 1277 Carolina Orchards Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 866-214-9125

Courtyard at Highland Park 923 Standard Street Rock Hill, SC 29730 Photos/Rock Hill - York County CVB Photos/Rock Hill - York 803-366-5252

Four Seasons at Gold Hill 509 Turquoise Way Fort Mill, SC 29708 803-548-6700

Sun City Carolina Lakes 7877 Charlotte Highway Fort Mill, SC 29707 803-547-8858

Grayrock Village at Lake Ridge 807 Solandra Way Fort Mill, SC 29708 704-248-5231

Heritage Lifestyle Communities 375 Star Light Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 877-748-6937

Park Pointe Village 3025 Chesbrough Boulevard Rock Hill, SC 29732 AN ACTIVE 803-630-3321 | 803- 658-8076 The Village at India Hook 105 Lone Oak Circle ADULT COMMUNITY Rock Hill, SC 29732 he county’s charming warmth Augusta Place 704-248-5231 and convenience of life is enticing at Laurel Creek for any age, but especially those 531 Chalmers Row Wellmore – Tega Cay Twho are 55 and over. With some of the best Rock Hill, SC 29732 111 Wellmore Drive recreational and cultural attractions this area 803-226-7703 | 704-208-8810 Tega Cay, SC 29708 has to offer, York County has lured many 704-612-0363 individuals seeking an active adult lifestyle. Brookdale With a variety of maintenance-free Chandler Place Westminster Towers living options available, you’re sure to find 745 Dilworth Lane 1330 India Hook Road something that meets your needs or, better Rock Hill, SC 29732 Rock Hill, SC 29732 yet, exceeds your expectations! 803-656-0866 803-328-5000

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RETIREMENT LIVING | 43 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Photo/Shutterstock.com

YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ork County Economic Through the economic development provides a stable foundation for consistent Development is the lead lens in York County, excitement prevails economic growth. organization responsible for across the board. Whether it’s the ongoing A substantial number of international Yrecruiting businesses, retaining and growth of transportation corridors or an firms, especially in the manufacturing growing existing firms, and promoting innovative business climate, York County sector, have chosen York County. Germany, and marketing York County, S.C. They offers an excellent environment for Japan, United Kingdom, Switzerland, also assist in strategic initiatives across businesses to establish and grow. Since Canada, Italy, Ireland and Belgium are all York County that are focused on product 2010, York County has averaged 2,000 new represented thanks in large part to York development, workforce development, jobs and more than $200 million in new and County’s well-trained workforce, access to infrastructure improvements and quality expanding capital investment each year. innovative technologies and proximity to of life. The county’s business landscape continues Charlotte Douglas International Airport. to diversify, as York County is transitioning York County provides companies with Services include: toward large-scale Class A office projects, efficient and convenient access for their • Relocation assistance and tax incentives technology companies and distribution people and products. Investing more than • Maintaining and developing inventory operations. $600 million in road improvements since of available buildings and sites The county is home to several 1997 has made all parts of York County • Demographic and market research thriving business parks, as well as several accessible to Interstates 77 and 85 and other • Utility information requests large manufacturers. York County's major thoroughfares in the Southeast, • Workforce training assistance roster of major employers includes as well as to uptown Charlotte and the • Familiarization tours and site visits corporate headquarters, financial service Charlotte airport, the nation’s sixth busiest • Existing industry retention and firms, health care institutions, major airport. Closer to home, the Rock Hill/York expansion services manufacturers and distribution companies. County Airport is a convenient business and • Coordinating local, state and private Budding entrepreneurial platforms and industrial airport in the area that allows economic development efforts small business startup programs are also air travelers to reach their destinations embraced. This diversity of industry sectors more quickly. Two railway carriers, CSX

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SUMMARY POPULATION GROWTH Population Annual Average Growth Rate 270,000 Annual Population Rate Increase (2016-2021) 260,000 Rock Hill 1.35% 250,000 Fort Mill 2.14% 258,526 270,878 2.7% 0.8% 2016 2021 York Co. USA Tega Cay 2.37% Income Clover 1.78% Lake Wylie 2.67% York 1.17%

$54,117 $53,889 $27,868 $28,930 13.5% 15.5% 94.0 100.0 McConnells 0.90% York Co. USA York Co. USA York Co. USA York Co. USA Sharon 0.75% Cost of Living Median Household Per Capita Income Poverty Level Index Smyrna 0.87% Hickory Grove 0.53% EDUCATION

30% TRAVEL TIME TO WORK 15% MSA Mean Time 0% (in minutes) 9.6% 11.8% 26.9% 26.4% 21.6% 19.9% York Co. USA York Co. USA York Co. USA Raleigh 25.4 No High School High School Some College, No Degree

30% USA 25.9 Charlotte 26 15% Orlando 27.4 0% 10.6% 8.8% 21.8% 19.9% 9.5% 11.4% York County, SC 26.2 York Co. USA York Co. USA York Co. USA Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Postgraduate Degree Nashville 26.8 Houston 29 TOP INDUSTRY BY EMPLOYMENT Chicago 31.2 Manufacturing 11.9% Washington D.C. 34.3 Retail Trade 12.1% Health Care & Social Assistance 10.2% New York 35.6

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and Norfolk Southern, serve York County with nearby service to coastal and inland port terminals. These rail providers have convenient access to Norfolk Southern’s intermodal facility at the Charlotte airport, which is capable of 200,000 container lifts per year, and the Port of Charleston. Noted by its expanding manufacturing, distribution and office development along I-77, York County offers a fair, stable and reasonable tax structure that allows businesses to grow and prosper. Conservative fiscal management and taxation policies matched with rewarding incentives create a climate that encourages growth while maintaining balanced budgets. York County strives to partner with new and expanding companies making capital investments. To offset local property tax liability, a qualifying company may take advantage of local incentive programs, including property tax abatement, fee- in-lieu-of property tax, property tax

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In addition to offering enticing tax 40 incentives, York County actively promotes Asheville its growing base of skilled workers and Charlotte Douglas Intl. Charlotte partnerships with new and expanding 85 companies to prepare and recruit Greenville Spartanburg NC employees. SC York County’s talented and well- 77 educated workforce is strengthened by several area colleges and universities. 26 Within the county boundaries, Winthrop Columbia University, Clinton College and York Columbia Metropolitan Technical College provide high-quality 95 GA 20 educational opportunities across a wide range of subject areas. York County continues to progress in a positive direction, with more businesses committing to the community’s future FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIES prosperity and economic diversification. Choosing York County is not just good for Construction 6.7% business; this diverse county offers an equally enticing quality of life as showcased Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 10.3% in this guide, making York County the Transportation and Warehousing 14.1% location you need, and the life you want.

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ELECTRICITY City of Rock Hill 803-329-5500 cityofrockhill.com

Duke Energy 803-547-2007 or 803-684-9939 duke-energy.com

York Electric Cooperative 803-548-4244 (Fort Mill) 803-684-4248 (York) yorkelectric.net

NATURAL GAS York County Natural Gas Authority Spectrum (Clover) Town of McConnells Fort Mill Library 803-329-5255 704-228-7248 4178 Chester Highway 1818 Second Baxter Crossing ycnga.com spectrum.com 803-684-5534 803-547-4114 | yclibrary.org

Town of Sharon Lake Wylie Library

4025 Woodlawn Street 185 Blucher Circle GARBAGE GOVERNMENT 803-927-1927 803-831-7774 | yclibrary.org

Big C Disposal & Recycling OFFICES Town of Smyrna York Library Service LLC City of Rock Hill 1050 Main Street 21 E. Liberty Street 803-610-2212 | bigcdisposal.com 155 Johnston Street 803-925-2304 803-684-3751 | yclibrary.org 803-325-2500 D&D Sanitation cityofrockhill.com York County Government 803-222-3862 | d2sanitation.com 6 N. Congress Street, York City of Tega Cay 803-628-3954 Liberty Waste Services 7725 Tega Cay Drive yorkcountygov.com DEPARTMENT 803-372-6666 | lgarbage.com 803-548-3512 OF MOTOR tegacaysc.org York County VEHICLES Economic Development City of York 305 Hands Mill Highway TELEPHONE 1830 Second Baxter Crossing 10 N. Roosevelt Street Fort Mill Rock Hill AT&T (Clover) 803-684-2341 803-802-4300 803-329-6332 803-780-2355 yorkcitysc.com [email protected] att.com 3071 U.S. Highway 21 Town of Clover Fort Mill Comporium Communications 116 Bethel Street 803-547-8350 803-324-9011 803-222-9495 YORK COUNTY scdmvonline.com 803-548-9011 cloversc.org 803-684-1012 LIBRARIES comporium.com Town of Fort Mill York County Library 112 Confederate Street Main Branch VISITORS 803-547-2116 | fortmillsc.org 138 E. Black Street, Rock Hill CENTER CABLE TV 803-981-5860 | yclibrary.org Town of Hickory Grove York County Visitors Center Comporium Communications 6001 Wylie Avenue Clover Library 375 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill 803-324-9011 803-925-2625 107 Knox Street 803-329-5200 | 888-702-1320 comporium.com townofhickorygrove.com 803-222-3474 | yclibrary.org visityorkcounty.com

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