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The Location You Need. the Life You Want York County | South Carolina 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 Published by SC Biz News www.scbiznews.com © Copyright 2017 by SC Biz News. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the express written permission of SC Biz News. 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 County CVB Photo/Rock Hill - York »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 Nichols Photo/Cliff 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 Photo/Rock Hill - York » RESOURCES Lake Wylie's Buster Boyd 28 Education Bridge 38 Transportation 40 Health Care 42 Active Adult Communities 44 Economic Development 48 Newcomer Information 4 | 2017 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RELOCATION GUIDE » 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. 3. 4. 5. 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 6 | 2017 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA RELOCATION GUIDE » WHY WE LIVE HERE 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.
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