Rock Hill is changing - for the better?

[ohioaninSC]

Does anyone know what is going in next to Si's Pizzaria on Herlong at the Millwood development? I'm talking about the building being build closest to the Food Lion plaza.

[rockhilljames]

Yep, that's the new location of Durango's Bagels. Looks like it might actually be multi-tenant, but I know Durango's will be located there.

Carraba's is supposed to be building behind the Si's building.

[krazeeboi]

Carraba's? I'm impressed. I haven't actually eaten there, but I've heard good reviews.

[TheCarolinaKing]

Carrabbas is Great! If you need any recommendations let me know. I actually had the pleasure of dining at the original Carrabbas. It was great. The service ranked with the finest. Give it a try, I'm sure you will find something you like...unless you don't like Italian food...

[rockhilljames]

I was told tonight that Lowe's Foods is building at Celanese & Mt. Gallant!! I think the lot is WAY too small for a Lowe's Foods, so I'm taking it with a grain of salt, but the guy that told me it is in retail development in Rock Hill, so he should know and he sounded certain.

That wouldn't be all that bad...

[krazeeboi]

Interesting.

Isn't there whisperings of a Whole Foods coming to the old Harris Teeter spot in Winthrop Commons?

[rockhilljames]

Actually Earth Fare (website) is currently in talks to occupy that space. I don't know much about them, but it sounds nice.

[teshadoh]

I've been to a Earth Fare store in Asheville, they are comparable to Whole Foods but not geared to the obsessive wealthy demographic group as Whole Foods is. Perhaps newer stores are higher end, but Earth Fare is more oriented towards healthy / organic / hippy foods than Whole Foods.

That will be quite impressive for RH to have an organic grocery, as much as I loved the old Harris Teeter - it will make a nice addition.

[sonofaque86]

Wow @ Rock Hill according to the census bureau!

Population (year 2000): 49,765. Estimated population in July 2006: 61,620 (+23.8% change)

The city probably is gonna be at 70k by the 2010 census. They've been gaining 2,000 residents a year

[krazeeboi]

Hopefully it will be enough to take back our rightful place in the Charlotte MSA designation. We're hot on Concord's trail with less than 1,000 persons separating the two population figures.

[Spartan]

I'm impressed at Rock Hill's ability to capture growth. Its more like NC city in that respect.

[goodbye]

I know not everyone will agree, but that growth is thanks in large part to Charlotte's population boom. Other areas just inside SC and near Charlotte are experiencing similar rapid growth. In fact, I would wager the real estate agents in York County use the "Charlotte" wildcard quite frequently.

[Spartan]

I don't think anyone can deny the Charlotte influence on the region.

[teshadoh]

I know not everyone will agree, but that growth is thanks in large part to Charlotte's population boom. Other areas just inside SC and near Charlotte are experiencing similar rapid growth. In fact, I would wager the real estate agents in York County use the "Charlotte" wildcard quite frequently.

[teshadoh]

I'm impressed at Rock Hill's ability to capture growth. Its more like NC city in that respect.

[Spartan]

I wouldn't say Rock Hill is "encouraging" sprawl- but I wouldn't say that they are preventing it either.

[krazeeboi]

I know not everyone will agree, but that growth is thanks in large part to Charlotte's population boom. Other areas just inside SC and near Charlotte are experiencing similar rapid growth. In fact, I would wager the real estate agents in York County use the "Charlotte" wildcard quite frequently.

[rockhilljames]

Well, that growth IS coming to unincorporated areas of York County as well. I'm afraid that Rock Hill's lack of annexing power works against containing any kind of sprawl. Of course, neither Rock Hill or York County's goverments seem concerned with containing it at all.

[krazeeboi]

Well, that growth IS coming to unincorporated areas of York County as well.

[teshadoh]

Well, that growth IS coming to unincorporated areas of York County as well. I'm afraid that Rock Hill's lack of annexing power works against containing any kind of sprawl. Of course, neither Rock Hill or York County's goverments seem concerned with containing it at all.

[krazeeboi]

And all the congratulatory language regarding Rock Hill's annexation abilities should understand that. Because after all these decades, most of the area south of Celanese along India Hook still isn't annexed.

[teshadoh]

You can check out the city limits like I do from the county / city's GIS site: http://www.yorkcountygov.com/content.aspx?...149&count=0

It's not a large area, maybe only a few thousand people - but the city despite several attempts could never annex the residents. Rock Hill has largely been unsuccessful in annexing existing subdivisions especially when many unincorporated residents are satisfied with their septic tank & well water (though I hated our septic tank when it rained hard).

[distortedlogic]

Are there some pics of DT RH? Does it have a "DT"?

[krazeeboi]

Are there some pics of DT RH? Does it have a "DT"?

[Spartan]

Wow those are good pictures krazee. Rock Hill has a nice downtown... there just isn't much happening there yet.