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Rock Hill, South
Carolina holds the unique distinction of being the only major city
within the vast Charlotte
Metropolitan Area metro area not found in North
Carolina. This presents businesses and residents the lucrative opportunity
to take advantage of the different tax
structures and relocation
incentives that South Carolina has in place, while being a part of the
phenomenal growth surrounding Charlotte.
Rock Hill reported its population as 48,765 during the Census 2000. The SC
2003 estimate shows an increase to more than 56,000. Rock Hill is the fifth
largest city in South Carolina and
the largest city in York
County. It claims a superb business location directly off Interstate 77 and
25 miles from downtown Charlotte. The North
Carolina border lies 15 miles to the north.
Rock
Hill, SC presents a culturally diverse face to the world. City limit signs
call it a city “with no room for racism”. In 1961, nine Afro-American
students went to jail for staging a sit-in
at the McCrory's
Drug Store in violation of the segregation laws. Today, Rock Hill actively
welcomes international firms of all races. Joining the 450 Charlotte firms that
come from around the globe, Rock Hill presently claims thirty-seven international
corporations. This creates a wonderful diversity in retail shops and
restaurants.
Old Town Rock Hill
greatly reflects the many cultures and moods of the city. Old Town extends more
than 1½ miles in each direction from the center of Rock Hill. Twelve different neighborhoods
flourish here, each with its own unique atmosphere. The Downtown area is part of
Old Town. In 2001, strong city leaders developed a vision
for sustained redevelopment of this intriguing ‘small town in the heart of a
growing city’. Today, York
County and Charlotte residents love to come and wander the streets of Old
Town Rock Hill and the detailed plans for the future will only make it better.
Rock Hill, SC is home to three excellent colleges: Winthrop
University, York
Technical College and Clinton
Junior College. This gives Rock Hill an exciting, youthful atmosphere.
Sports are a large part of Rock Hill life, and the parks
and recreation department maintains numerous playing fields. Numerous trails
and greenways run throughout the city, perfect for biking, hiking and
horseback riding. Rock Hill tends to its young. Programs such as Environmental
Education and Extreme
Teens show young people the wonders of the outdoors. Courses in river
paddling and rock
climbing enable residents to enjoy the marvelous terrain of York
County.
Rock Hill,
South Carolina remains a vital, dynamic city, full of optimism and great ideas
for the future. A designated Tree
City USA and home to marvelous natural beauty such as Glencairn
Gardens, Rock Hill proves to be more than just a good business locale; it is
also a splendid place to live.
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