Rock Hill is planning a transformational new 140-acre tourism park, set to be one of South Carolina’s largest and most unique. The city is now asking for public feedback to shape this project, which aims to boost tourism revenue through its extensive green spaces, trails, tech features, and sports amenities. The Southside Regional Park will extend from Heckle Boulevard to downtown. The initiative has an estimated cost of over $100 million. Rock Hill officials are developing the plan over the next two years and encourage public participation through community meetings and an online survey. The ..read more

via The Thread North Carolina based Mayfair Hospitality has just announced plans to open one of the largest entertainment complexes in South Carolina inside The Thread facility. ROAR Rock Hill will feature 17,000-square-foot of duckpin bowling, mini golf, arcade games, food, drinks, and live performance stages, all with a 1920s theme (think roaring 20s). The Thread, where ROAR will be located, is part of Rock Hill’s downtown revitalization effort. This area was historically used for mills, manufacturing, and warehouses, but has been transformed into a vibrant space with restaurants, apartments ..read more

The Arts Council of York County today announced that York County, SC nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $40.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts. That economic activity – $17.2 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and $23.2 million in event-related spending by their audiences supported 665 jobs and generated $8.5 million in local, state, and federal government revenue. Spending by arts and culture audiences gen ..read more

A massive new 120 acre mixed-use development is now being planned for the historically troubled southern part of Rock Hill that will feature new homes, apartments, and small-footprint shopping areas. Albright Commons is being spearheaded by a partnership between York Capital LLC and Albright Corners LLC in collaboration with the Clinton Connection Action Plan. They are currently petitioning the city to rezone a total of 6 parcels totaling just over 120 acres around the intersection of Mt. Holly and Albright roads: The new ‘Albright Commons’ project would include a blend of residential and com ..read more

Instagrammers from across the Charlotte region are now flocking to one of the most picturesque sights ever seen on the internet – a sprawling field of giant sunflowers in full bloom. The stunning field is located in the Draper Wildlife Management Area in McConnells, SC and it’s open during daylight hours year-round. The address is 1080 Brattonsville Rd; To get to the field, turn left into the entrance and park in the large parking area at the end of the road. The sunflower field is on the left. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cody Hughes (@codylhughes) If you really want ..read more

PDM US, a global copper tube manufacturer, today announced the grand opening of its expanded operations in Rock Hill, SC. PDM prides itself on using innovation, quality, and imagination to deliver the highest quality products in the copper tube industry. With their $18.5 million expansion, PDM is the only fully integrated insulated copper tube manufacturer in the United States. Using state of the art precision technology, PDM’s new process begins with raw copper cathode and culminates with the only UL certified, pre-insulated copper tube in the U.S. As part of this investment, PDM has expanded ..read more

See 66 dynamic international short films at the 2023 Underexposed Film Festival yc (UFFyc). In its tenth season, UFFyc showcases the best in independent filmmaking from around the world with films that are as diverse in storytelling as they are in origin. Running March 22-25, 2023, UFFyc welcomes filmmakers and movie lovers to Dina’s Place in the DiGiorgio Campus Center on the campus of Winthrop University, York County Library – Rock Hill, and The Mercantile’s Burro Alley in Rock Hill, SC. Established in 2012, the Underexposed Film Festival yc focuses on strength in storytelling, screening fil ..read more

PDM US, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of pre-insulated copper pipes, is making a splash in York County with the announcement of its new global headquarters. The company will be dumping $18.5 million into their state-of-the-art Rock Hill production facility to build out the only fully-integrated insulated copper tube manufacturer in the US. “After almost a decade in the York County business community, it’s exciting to see PDM US expand operations and establish their world headquarters,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III in a press release. “South Carolina c ..read more

Pallidus, a global semiconductor manufacturer, just announced plans to move its entire corporate headquarters to York County. They will be investing over $443 million into a 300,000 sqft facility and create at least 405 new jobs for our region. The new facility will be located at 1786 Overview Drive in Rock Hill. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the state of South Carolina, York County, and the city of Rock Hill in supporting our new high-volume semiconductor silicon carbide wafer manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters,” said Pallidus VP Jerry Knowles in a press release. “The de ..read more

via Colliers Rock Hill and David Tepper’s now abandoned Panthers Headquarters project have just agreed to settle out of court for $20 million, according to a new court filing. If approved, the agreement will end the dueling lawsuits between the City of Rock Hill and Tepper’s GT Real Estate and immediately transfer $20 million cash from Tepper’s accounts to the city’s. The settlement agreement does not specifically spell out who was at fault for the failed project or exactly why the project ultimately ended. The city of Rock Hill would drop its lawsuit against Tepper companies as part of the s ..read more