Rock Hill Business News
BUSINESS NEWS
Rock Hill Leaders Revamp Plans to Attract New Industry
News Summary Rock Hill city leaders are making bold changes to attract new industries to the former Panthers practice facility site. With a recent City Council vote, the 245-acre area...
Rock Hill City Council Approves New Economic Development Plans
News Summary The Rock Hill City Council has voted to rezone 215 acres of property previously designated for the Carolina Panthers’ practice facility. This strategic move aims to attract high-paying...
Rock Hill City Takes Major Step Towards Industrial Development
News Summary Rock Hill has taken a significant step with the unanimous decision to rezone a 215-acre site from master plan commercial to general industrial use. This change aims to...
Olympic Steel Appoints New General Manager in Rock Hill
News Summary Olympic Steel Inc. has appointed Alex Hegler as the new General Manager of its Action Stainless facility in Rock Hill, SC. Hegler brings extensive experience in sales and...
Rock Hill City Council Approves Rezoning Initiative
News Summary Rock Hill’s City Council has approved a significant rezoning initiative that transforms 215 acres of land for potential industrial development. The decision aims to attract new businesses, particularly...
Rock Hill City Council Approves Industrial Development
News Summary The Rock Hill City Council has unanimously approved the rezoning of the former Carolina Panthers practice facility, allowing for significant industrial development on 215 acres at 2394 Eden...
Rock Hill Marks 90 Years of Passmore’s Grocery and Grill
News Summary Rock Hill, SC, is celebrating a significant milestone as Passmore’s Grocery and Grill marks its 90th anniversary. Since opening in 1935, the establishment has become a cherished community...
Higher Sneaker Prices Loom Over Rock Hill Residents
News Summary Rock Hill, S.C. sneaker enthusiasts are facing potential price hikes due to new tariffs announced by President Trump. With Vietnam being a major supplier for brands like Nike,...
Rock Hill Bids Farewell to FARMacy Community Farmstop
News Summary The FARMacy Community Farmstop in Rock Hill, S.C. will close on April 26. Established to provide locally grown food and foster community, it faced challenges yet became a...
Finance
Small Businesses in Charlotte Struggle with Tariffs
News Summary In Charlotte, small businesses are grappling with the repercussions of President Trump’s tariffs, which are escalating costs for local entrepreneurs. Business owners like Andrea Richter of Pretty Honest...
Rock Hill Set to Become a Job Powerhouse by 2032
News Summary Rock Hill is expecting substantial growth, with a projected addition of 21,012 new jobs by 2032, marking a 13.3% increase. This surge positions Rock Hill as the fastest-growing...
Rock Hill City Council to Vote on New Zoning for Panthers Site
News Summary The Rock Hill City Council is set to vote on a zoning proposal that could transform the 220-acre site once planned for a Carolina Panthers headquarters. With the...
Record Highs in Million-Dollar Home Sales Across Rock Hill Region
News Summary In March, the Rock Hill region saw a remarkable increase in million-dollar home sales, with 25 properties sold for $1 million or more. Fort Mill led with 10...
Job Growth Projected for Rock Hill Over the Next Decade
News Summary Rock Hill is set to experience significant job growth, with over 21,000 new jobs expected from 2022 to 2032. This 13.3% increase will elevate total employment to approximately...
Record Million-Dollar Home Sales in Rock Hill Region This February
News Summary February 2023 has been a remarkable month for the real estate market in the Rock Hill region, showcasing a substantial increase in million-dollar home sales. With affluent buyers...
Rock Hill Companies Seek Tax Incentives for Economic Growth
News Summary In Rock Hill, local businesses are pushing for over $160 million in tax incentives to stimulate investment and job growth. York and Chester counties are open to supporting...
Rock Hill Advances Revitalization Plans for Former Herald Site
News Summary Rock Hill is witnessing a transformative development as the city council approves a financing plan for a 7.35-acre site previously housing The Herald’s newsroom. Designated as a municipal...
Rock Hill Couple Wins $1 Million Lottery!
News Summary In Rock Hill, South Carolina, a local couple celebrated an exciting lottery win of $1 million after the husband purchased a $10 scratch-off ticket at Quick Food Mart....
CONSTRUCTION
Rock Hill Pursues Economic Growth with Property Rezoning
News Summary Rock Hill is taking significant steps towards economic development by rezoning the former Carolina Panthers property into a general industrial use. This decision, recently recommended by the Planning...
Fort Mill Welcomes New Housing Development from Kolter Group
News Summary Kolter Group, a Florida-based company, is set to break ground on a significant new housing development in Fort Mill, proposing over 600 homes aimed primarily at senior residents....
Goodwyn Mills Cawood Opens New Office in Rock Hill
News Summary Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), a respected architecture and engineering firm, has launched its fourth office in South Carolina, located in Rock Hill. Led by local vice president Tripp...
Lancaster City Empowers Farmers and Businesses
News Summary Lancaster City, Pennsylvania, is enhancing support for local farmers and businesses through a new survey aimed at understanding the challenges of farm ownership transitions. Launched on January 22,...
Rock Hill Advances Revitalization Plans for Former Herald Site
News Summary Rock Hill is witnessing a transformative development as the city council approves a financing plan for a 7.35-acre site previously housing The Herald’s newsroom. Designated as a municipal...
Rock Hill’s Surefire Market: Rising from the Ashes
News Summary Surefire Neighborhood Market in Rock Hill, a beloved convenience store for over 40 years, was severely damaged by a fire last summer. Co-owners Magloire Lubika and his brothers,...
Rock Hill Celebrates New CL&D Facility Opening
News Summary CL&D, a packaging manufacturer, has opened a new facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, significantly boosting its production capabilities. The state-of-the-art plant features a 52” high-speed press and...
Columbia Employers Shine in Forbes Rankings
News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating local employers who have been recognized in Forbes’ annual rankings of the best employers in America. Four large companies—Michelin, the University of South...
Surefire Market’s Uncertain Future After Devastating Fire
News Summary The Surefire Neighborhood Market in Rock Hill, a beloved community store for over 40 years, faces an uncertain future after a devastating fire last July. Co-owners Magloire Lubika...
Marketing
Komar Industries to Relocate Bace LLC, Creating 160 Jobs in York
News Summary Komar Industries has announced the relocation of its subsidiary, Bace LLC, from Charlotte, NC to York, SC, which will create 160 new jobs and involve an $11.5 million...
Real Estate
Rock Hill Moves to Revitalize Former Panthers Headquarters
News Summary Rock Hill is set to transform the former Carolina Panthers headquarters into a vibrant economic hub. The planning commission has recommended a shift from commercial master plan to...
Rock Hill City Council to Vote on New Zoning for Panthers Site
News Summary The Rock Hill City Council is set to vote on a zoning proposal that could transform the 220-acre site once planned for a Carolina Panthers headquarters. With the...
Record Highs in Million-Dollar Home Sales Across Rock Hill Region
News Summary In March, the Rock Hill region saw a remarkable increase in million-dollar home sales, with 25 properties sold for $1 million or more. Fort Mill led with 10...
Rock Hill Pursues Economic Growth with Property Rezoning
News Summary Rock Hill is taking significant steps towards economic development by rezoning the former Carolina Panthers property into a general industrial use. This decision, recently recommended by the Planning...
Tenant Complaints Rise as A/C Breakdowns Leave Residents Uncomfortable
News Summary As summer heat intensifies in Charlotte, North Carolina, tenants are expressing frustration over malfunctioning air conditioning units. Many residents have reported unresponsive management after submitting maintenance requests, leading...
Rock Hill Moves Forward with Rezoning Plans
News Summary Rock Hill is initiating plans to rezone the former Carolina Panthers headquarters site, aiming to unlock its development potential. A public discussion on the rezoning proposal will occur...
Fort Mill Welcomes New Housing Development from Kolter Group
News Summary Kolter Group, a Florida-based company, is set to break ground on a significant new housing development in Fort Mill, proposing over 600 homes aimed primarily at senior residents....
Goodwyn Mills Cawood Opens New Office in Rock Hill
News Summary Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), a respected architecture and engineering firm, has launched its fourth office in South Carolina, located in Rock Hill. Led by local vice president Tripp...
Big Changes Ahead for Rock Hill with New Housing Developments
News Summary Rock Hill is set for a transformative expansion as new developments are planned to introduce over 2,000 homes and apartments across the region. Notable developers including Lennar Carolinas...
