Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Lake Wylie Real Estate

I am often reminded of why we moved to and love to live in Tega Cay South Carolina. The 4th of July is a good example of why we live here. The 4th was a busy day in Tega Cay SC this year. In fact the 4th of July is always full of fun activities in Tega Cay. I am not sure why you would travel somewhere else during the 4th if you live in Tega Cay especially with the high gas prices. Here is a short list of the planned events that went on for the 4th of July in Tega Cay.

The Land Parade began at 9AM. The Land Parade theme was “Tega Cay’s 26th Anniversary”

There were floats with music, big trucks, several groups of the Shiners,

and Star Wars characters and the Fort Mill High Band was marching and playing!

The Windjammer Park Party started at 10:00 a.m. Loads of fun! Canoe Joust, Ski Show and Boat Parade! The Boat Parade started at 11:30am.

The Ski Show was performed by the award-winning Carolina Show Ski Team. The show included comedy, skills and amazing water ski stunts.

The Lions Fish Fry was at the Glennon Center around 4:30pm.

The day ended with the City’s Birthday Party, Fireworks and Dance. The birthday party began around 8:00 p.m. which was followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. outside on the Tega Cay Golf Course. There was a dedication of the new Glennon Center building, the speaker was Congressman Spratt and Mayor Runde gave the State of the City. And the dance went on at the Glennon Center until Midnight!

The day was non stop fun. So, if you are considering relocating to the Charlotte Metro area , take a look at the Tega Cay area. It’s just minutes south of Charlotte. The schools are great. The city is on a peninsula of Lake Wylie. (more…)

The Tega Cay City Council says yes to the first reading to annex Duke Energy property near the Lake Wylie Dam. The annexation will add two large parcels of land to the city to help complete a 80 acre Catawba River Park plan. The park will be located south of New Grayrock Road.

Drake Capital donated approx 10 acres for the park.  The rest of the land for the park will be leased from Duke Energy.

The city is planning a

• Gymnasium
• Four baseball fields
• Walking trails
• Multipurpose fields
• Disc golf course
• Fishing piers
• Canoe and kayak launch
• Parking lot
• Dog park which is already in place.

The city hopes to raise money from state and federal grants, private donations, and use hospitality tax revenue.

The Central Bark dog park was relocated recently to the 10 acres that is already in the city limits. The city of Tega Cay hopes to begin (more…)

If you are shopping for a home in the Tega Cay or Fort Mill area right now you will notice lawns looking brown instead of green these days. With higher or I should say HOT summer temperatures and water restrictions that are in place, it is difficult to maintain a bright green lawn.

So you might ask what are the current water restrictions? Here is an update.

Tega Cay’s city council did revise the current stage 3 water restrictions on May 31st. Stage 3 restriction have been in place since October of last year. We were blessed with much needed rain during the spring season so the council reduced the restrictions slightly from the April 21st, 2008 change. We are still in stage 3 water restriction with the following changes:

You are allowed to water lawns with sprinklers or irrigation systems one day a week.
Odd addresses are allowed to water any time on Saturdays
Even addresses are allowed to water anytime on Sundays.

The April 21st update only allowed you to water on the designated day from 12:01am to 9am. The May 31st change allows you to water anytime during your designated day.

Besides the change to the time of watering your lawns 1 day a week, you may now wash vehicles, watercraft, fill pools, and pressure wash structures/driveways on the same designated day of the week. But only one day a week on your designated day.

Residents are allowed to use hand held watering containers and hoses with spray nozzles to water plants, shrubs, flowers, containers, gardens, and lawns any time and any day of the week.

Tega Cay restrictions now match the current York County stage 3 restrictions. Fort Mill water restrictions are similar except the only day to water, wash, or fill is Saturday. Fort Mill did not break out different days for even or odd addresses.

In all jurisdictions, watering, washing, and filing on days other than your assigned day is strictly prohibited. And so is any water run off. (more…)

The Tega Cay based Carolina Show Ski Team started their show season last night with their first summer ski show at Windjammer Park. This year’s ski show theme is a country hoe down.
The show features thrilling skiing acts, such as jumping, barefooting, ballet lines, and human pyramids.

The ski show even has a commercial break from the energizer bunny.

Info from their website:

Carolina Show Ski Team, Inc. was founded in 1988. We are a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting the sport of water skiing in a safe, fun-filled, family environment. Our team performs through-out the Carolina region and is based out of Charlotte with members from Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Lake Hartwell and High Rock Lake.

The Carolina Show Ski Team has competed in several Regional Water Ski Tournaments, including the Southern Regional Tournament in Florida. This year the team will be competing in the Division II Show Ski Nationals in Indiana for the very first time. Every year our team hosts several skiing tournaments, including the “New Years Day Barefoot Challenge” on Lake Norman. In addition, we also offer several “Learn to Ski” clinics throughout the summer for those who are interested in learning how to ski, wanting to improve their skiing or perhaps learn a new trick.

The ski team is made up of skiing and non-skiing members who work together to raise money for team activities; work together to put on great performances; and who work together to have fun! The ski team is governed by a board that manages team activities and finances, and as needed, presents information to the whole team at monthly meetings (or special meetings called by the President) for decisions to be made. We have weekly practices and perform ski shows throughout the summer season, and contribute to the community in a variety of different ways. (more…)

In addition to our other ways to raise money for the Children’s Attention Home, the MOMS Club® of Tega Cay will also be raffling off baskets filled with wonderful prizes at the dinner following the golf tournament Saturday May 31st.

Raffle tickets may be purchased by anyone even if you don’t attend the dinner. Raffle tickets are $1/ticket and may be purchased by phoning Dianna at 803-627-3934 or emailing tcmomsclubgolfclassic@gmail.com.

The deadline for buying tickets if you are not attending the golf tournament, children’s activities, or dinner is Friday, May 30th at 5 pm. Here are descriptions of the baskets full of wonderful prizes donated by our sponsors:

Couples Night Out Basket #1: a J. Lohr bottle of red wine with wine glasses, a $45 gift certificate to the Outback Steakhouse, a Silpada necklace, a free car wash, a night out on the Childers’ family boat, and men’s shower gel, bath gel, and talcum powder.

Couples Night Out Basket #2: a J. Lohr bottle of red wine, a $30 gift certificate to City Tavern, a free session to Time Out for Parents, a free manicure, a free car wash, a free haircut at Sports Clips, a scented candle, and Pierre Cardin men’s cologne.

Creative Memories Basket: A variety of Creative Memories scrapbooking and craft prizes valued at over $100.

Dad’s Basket: $30 gift certificate to Longhorn Steakhouse, 2 free golf lessons with a TGA pro, a free large bucket of balls at Victory Custom Golf’s Driving Range in Clover, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, 10 free haircuts at Sports Clips, a free car wash, a gift certificate to Thunder Athletics, and men’s shampoo, conditioner, and cologne.

Golf & Dining Out Basket: 2 rounds of golf at Waterford Golf Club in Rock Hill, a $40 gift card to the Waterford Golf Club driving range and gift certificates to popular local restaurants including: Towne Tavern, Steve and Kelly’s, and McHale’s.

Dolce Lusso Aveda Products Basket: Aveda Caribbean Therapy Face & Body Spray, Caribbean Therapy Bath Soak, Travel Toiletries Bag with Aveda Travel Size Hair Spray, Hand Relief, Foot Relief, Body Cleanser, Body Polish, & Body Lotion, an organic cotton washcloth and gauze sponge, and a scented candle.

Family Fun Day Basket: family admission to the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, Charlotte Knights tickets, a $15 gift certificate to Beef O’Brady’s, 2 “Family of 4″ passes to Kate’s Skating Rink in Rock Hill, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, gift certificates for free buffet at Village Pizza and a gift card to Chirp n’ Chatter.

Family Night In Basket: a $25 gift card to Supper Sensations, 2 free Blockbuster movie rentals, 3 free 1-topping pizzas from Papa John’s, popcorn and candy, a free 5×7 from Traci Champion Photography, Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient 15 Minutes cookbook, a Four Ingredient cookbook, and a gift card to Chirp n’ Chatter.

Get Healthy Basket: a 3 month membership to the YMCA, a free personal trainer session with Kristi Kruft, a gym bag, a 3 month family membership to Ray’s Splash Planet, 2 “Family of 4″ passes to Kate’s Skating Rink in Rock Hill, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, Wiffle Balls, 2 Jump Ropes, Mini Kickball, 5 cans of tennis balls and 3 bars of pure and natural soap.

Golf Basket: a putter from Custom Victory Golf, 2 free golf lessons with a TGA pro, a free large bucket of balls at Victory Custom Golf’s Driving Range in Clover, a $50 gift certificate to Thunder Athletics, a “breathable” golf hat from Carolina First, golf balls, golf tees, and a golf towel.

Home Improvement Basket: a $50 gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement store, a $40 gift certificate to Hooper’s, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, a free car wash, as well as a bucket, hammer, tape measure, level, paint brush, screwdrivers, and a coffee mug.

Kids’ Art Basket: one child admission to Summer Arts Play camp, $15 gift certificate to Clay Escape, sidewalk chalk, coloring book, 2 “Family of 4″ passes to Kate’s Skating Rink in Rock Hill, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, 2 free Papa John’s 1-topping pizzas, Sweettreats gift certificate and free sundae.

Kids’ Basket: Charlotte At Play “family fun day” pass, $25 gift card to TGI Friday’s, free haircuts at Pigtails and Crewcuts, 2 “Family of 4″ passes to Kate’s Skating Rink in Rock Hill, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, and an Anything Joe’s personalize backpack.

Learning Basket: a family membership to the York County museum in Brattonsville, a horse ride for 2 at Anne Springs Close Greenway on a Saturday, a $20 gift card to Moe’s, 2 Striker’s Bowling Passes for a free game for up to six people per pass, travel chess, Educational Games: Square by Square - Creative Pattern Puzzle Game, Discovery Toys Wild Woods Game, Oppenheimer Award I Never Forget a Face matching game, and a 3 Pack of Educational Card Games, Multiplication Flashcards, & Grade 1 Workbook. (more…)

Recent rains has Lake Wylie looking full these days. See an earlier post called Lake Wylie at Full pond. So many local residents have been wondering when the stage 3 water restrictions set last fall would be lifted.

Rock Hill and Fort Mill have recently reduced restrictions so it was time for the Tega Cay City Council to decide if they would follow suit. Tega Cay Councilman Les Conner said although the lake is up, ground water levels are still low and challenged whether they should reduce restrictions. But the council voted last Monday to allow residents to water lawns again. (more…)