Lake Wylie news

Aquatic Center Coming in Gaston County

July 10, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

What do you do on a rainy day, or when it’s too cold to swim in Lake Wylie? You are about to have a new option. Gaston County is building an aquatic center coming to the town of Dallas on highway 321. This has been in the works since 2016, and is finally underway. The site is located right behind the Ingles Market, and right beside Carr Elementary School. This puts it just 30 minutes away from the Buster Boyd Bridge.

The plan for the aquatic center covers 34,000 square feet of space. Included in the plan is a 50-meter pool, a warm water programming pool with zero degree entry for classes, therapy, and aquatic safety instruction. There will be spectator seating for over 1,200 people, clinical rooms, a weight room, and a hospitality suite.

The mission of Gaston Aquatics is to improve the health of the region by providing swimming instruction for all children and adults of all socio-economic levels. Death by drowning is totally preventable with correct training. In addition, they want to offer adaptive aquatics for differently-abled people, provide pool space for medially-focused rehabilitation, and provide programming for veterans as well. Rescue training will be available to train new lifeguards. In addition, there will be competitive swim teams and individual competition swimming for regional and national competitions. The aquatic center is intending to be a place of great determination, and hopefully victories great and small.

If you are curious about what your home is worth or if it’s a good time for you to buy, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We would love to share our perspective on Lake Wylie and the Charlotte area. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

More Greenway Now Open

June 7, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

A new 3-mile portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway is now officially open. This section connects from Pineville to the South Carolina state line. This is great news for trail enthusiasts, from cyclists, to hikers, to walkers, to runners, to dog walkers, everyone can enjoy this trail system as there is no charge to enjoy.

The new section runs from President James K. Polk State Historic site at 12031 Lancaster Highway in Pineville all the way to Gilroy Drive in Lancaster County, South Carolina. This specific section of trails also connects to the Cross Charlotte Trail or XCLT. The XCLT will eventually connect across the northern part of Mecklenburg County. This gives trail users a safe way to traverse all throughout the area without the worry of traffic and is also much more scenic than the roads and highways.

The project cost $8 million and included 2.5 miles of stream restoration, two pedestrian bridge crossings, five neighborhood connectors, three boardwalk systems, and two smaller bridge crossings. There are elevation changes closer to the South Carolina state line making this section of trails more challenging. There are public access points for the trails at the James K. Polk Historic Site, Pineville Lake Park/Belle Johnston Center at 330 Lake Drive, and at 12021 Lancaster Highway. Public parking spots are available at Gilroy Drive trailhead in South Carolina, and just North of the new section at 9800 Leitner Drive in Pineville.

As of the time this was written, there are currently 67 miles of greenway with another 11 miles under construction. 13 additional miles of trails are in the design phase. There are seven projects underway that should start construction in the next year creating 15 miles of additional trails. This is great for reducing cyclists on the roads and provides a safe and beautiful way to stay healthy.

New Project Coming to Lake Wylie

May 11, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

York County Planning Commission met on May 8th and approved the plat review for a new project. This project is known as Concord Cove and will be coming soon on Concord Road near Handsmill Highway. The new neighborhood will be just down the road from The Estates at Windswept Cove and Glades at Windswept Cove. For anyone looking for a new construction home on a large lot on a cove in Lake Wylie, this could be your chance.

Now that the plat review has been accepted, by a vote of 8 to 1, the next step of the project is to get the civil construction plan done. This will include a wetlands plan. After that, utilities, roads, and sidewalks will be constructed. Once those are in place, homes will start to be erected.

The current plan calls for 34 homes on 46 acres. There are some easements for Duke Power that will take up 19 acres of the project. This means that 19 acres will not be developed so will be green space. The remaining 26.5 acres will have the homes and two new roads leading to a cul-de-sac. The community will share open space on the cove with direct access to the Lake, though not with a boat ramp. Residents will need to use public boat ramps or marina storage for watercraft. Lots should be around a half acre each. Home plans have not been drawn up yet, but could be large as the lots will accommodate larger homes.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Manors at Handsmill

May 8, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you would like to join a large neighborhood with amazing amenities, Handsmill could be the place for you. If you want to be in a smaller neighborhood within a larger one so you have a smaller community, but still have access to the amenities and events of the larger neighborhood, Manors at Handsmill might be just your speed. This great neighborhood is tucked inside Handsmill and features newer construction homes in a private gated community and enjoys the slower pace of life living at the Lake.

Manors at Handsmill is located in the award winning Clover school district. This means lower South Carolina taxes, but stellar schools. To reach the neighborhood, head south on Hands Mill Highway from Highway 49, then turn left on Pinnacle Way. This great location is close to shopping, dining, and is an easy commute if you need to get into Uptown Charlotte.

Homes were built by True Homes between 2019 and 2022. They have one or two stories with between 3 and 6 bedrooms, 2 to 5.5 bathrooms and 2,157 to 3,614 square feet. There were originally 11 floor plans offered, and they include home offices, flex spaces, gourmet kitchens, butler’s pantries, trey ceilings, drop zones, and much more. Community amenities include two community marinas, docks, a sandy beach, park, playground, boat and RV storage, community garden plots, clubhouse, walking trails, pool, and fitness center.

In the past year, seven homes sold in Manors at Handsmill with the average price landing at $515,490. Most of these homes went under contract in less than 10 days on the market. This means that you need to be ready when one of these homes is offered for sale. There are currently two homes for sale, but they are already under contract. We can help you prepare for an offer when one of these amazing homes is ready to list.

Restaurant Week Returns Charlotte, Lake Wylie, Belmont

January 6, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Once again, it’s time for Charlotte Restaurant Week. This year the dates are January 20 – January 29th. Eighty seven restaurants will join the fun this year with locations all over the Charlotte metro area. This includes Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Gaston, Union, Catawba, Stanly, York and Lancaster counties.

Prix fixe menus are available for the event which is a perfect time to try out a new spot so you and whoever you are dining with can try new dishes, and share meals to get a taste of everything. The cost of these set menus is typically between $30-$45 per person not including gratuity. If you add drinks and extras, the cost goes up from there.

There are some amazing restaurants joining the lineup this year that are close to the Lake Wylie area. In the Belmont/Gaston County area are:

In Fort Mill/LakeWylie/Rock Hill/York County they are:

There are many additional options for restaurants to try. Here are some things to keep in mind. You will probably need reservations to make sure the restaurant can seat you since this event is very popular. You can follow the links above to each restaurant to make those reservations or you can call each restaurant separately. This event is dinner only for a dine-in experience so make sure you book your babysitters in advance.For information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Clover Schools Move to Modified Calendar

December 21, 2022 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Students in Clover Schools will have a different school calendar next year. They will officially start the school year earlier in August, the 8th 2023, and will be on a year-round modified calendar. This means additional breaks and a few early release dates. This was adopted last week by the Clover School District Board of Trustees.

In addition to the school year starting earlier, there will be days that students head home for early release. These days are so teachers can have additional planning time. These early release dates are all on Fridays, September 1st, November 17th in 2023, and February 9th and April 26th in 2024.

In addition to the current breaks for Thanksgiving and winter holidays, there will be two “inter-session” breaks. These “inter-session” breaks will each be for a week, one October 9-13 and one February 19-23. The end date for the school calendar and graduation will be May 30, 2024.

State law enacted in 2006 states that the school year for public schools in South Carolina can’t begin before the third Monday in August. The only way around that law is if a school operates on a year-round modified calendar. Clover School District had a lot of community conversations before making this change. They sent out surveys and found that most of the respondents agreed with the change.

There will be some concerns that will have to be dealt with before the change occurs. Many parents were concerned about sports schedules, and most importantly, childcare during breaks and early release days. The school system is already planning to provide childcare for the early release days so one worry is already taken care of. District leaders are working on the other concerns and plan to release more information in January.

For more information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Check out the Belmont Festival of Trees

November 27, 2022 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The fifth annual Belmont Festival of Trees is set to occur this Monday night, November 28th. It is a great event with tree lighting in addition to luminaries throughout the park. This wonderful community gathering kicks off many celebrations throughout the holiday season.

Festive trees will be decorated with holiday lights with the official lighting at 6:30 pm. A special display of “Oh Starry Night” in luminaries will be presented by Strong Like AK on the upper field of Stowe Park.

The event is located at 24 S. Main Street in the heart of Belmont. If you can’t get to the official lighting ceremony, never fear. The trees have decorations as well as lights so they can be enjoyed day or night throughout the month of December with an end date of January 3rd.

Luminaries can be purchased to light the “Oh Starry Night: Lighting a Path to Hope”. They are a fundraiser to help support pediatric cancer patient financial care and housing support. This is through the Strong Like AK foundation. They can be donated at this link for $20 each. This worthy cause helps ease the financial burden of some of the 1.7 million people diagnosed each year with cancer. You can dedicate your luminary to someone currently fighting cancer or in memory of someone lost to cancer. You can share the story of the person you are honoring and it will be on display for the entire month of December.

For more information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

To learn more about the Belmont Festival of Trees, check out the website here.

Catawba Riversweep Canceled Lake Wylie

September 29, 2022 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you live in or around the Lake Wylie area, you know that occasionally it seems like the debris in the lake starts to get out of control. What you may not know is that it takes a tremendous effort from the community as well as the Catawba Riverkeeper to keep the lake in pristine condition. The annual event called The Catawba Riversweep has been canceled this year due to conditions expected due to Hurricane Ian.

Catawba Riverkeeper announced on their website that “Out of concern for the well-being and safety of our volunteers, site captains, and staff around the uncertainty of the weather impacts of Hurricane Ian across the entire region, we have decided to CANCEL The Catawba Riversweep on October 1st, 2022.”

The Catawba Riversweep event brings together many different organizations, partners, and volunteers for community-wide stewardship. Many of these efforts will still happen, though in smaller ways. There are still many other ways you can also help to keep Lake Wylie and the surrounding waterways litter-free. There are additional monthly events listed on the Catawba Riverkeepers website, one as early as October 22nd. In addition, you can host your own cleanup. Catawba Riverkeeper will provide supplies if you can supply the people-power. Volunteers will also receive Riversweep t-shirts.

This annual Catawba Riversweep event will return on October 7, 2023. Anyone who has a vested interest in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin should come and help out so be sure to save the date.

If you want to know more about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.