Upcoming Lake Wylie area Attractions and Entertainment.

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.

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.

Troubled Panthers Project Terminated

April 19, 2022 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The Carolina Panthers have long been in the works to create a new practice complex in the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, just across the state line from Charlotte. Tepper Sports which is the parent company of the Panthers released this statement on the issue:

“On February 26, 2021, the City of Rock Hill became delinquent on their obligation to fund the public infrastructure. Despite our persistent efforts throughout 2021, the City of Rock Hill failed to issue the bonds or provide the funding for the public infrastructure for the project.

“On March 18, 2022, GTRE issued a default notice and the City did not cure its default within the prescribed 30-day cure period. It is unfortunate that some recently decided to conduct a misguided, destructive public relations campaign to obscure their failures.

“We have sent notices to the City to formally terminate the previous agreements. Accordingly, we are prepared to sit down with the City and other interested parties to discuss the significant challenges ahead.”

There is still hope that the project will be able to move forward, but as with many professional sports teams, the projects are highly complicated and expensive. This makes the deals for funding complicated as well as they can involve private and public funds. In this case Tepper Sports had secured $400 million in state and local incentives which also included $225 million in infrastructure improvements in and around the site. Bonds were supposed to be issued by the city of Rock Hill and were never issued which has brought the project to a standstill. Construction stalled about a month ago. The city has proposed an alternate plan to come up with the $225 million without issuing bonds. It is unclear at this point when and if the project will move forward. Until then the site sits idle while the team and the city try to come to terms.

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

Drift Restaurant Coming to|Lake Wylie Waterfront

February 24, 2022 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The big story to hit yesterday is Drift on Lake Wylie Restaurant coming to the waterfront of Lake Wylie. Brought to you by the owners of The Pump House, Drift will bring steak, seafood, and pasta to the lake with a dining room, two patios, and drive-up boat access.

Drift will be a contemporary style chophouse located at McLean Marina in Belmont near the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. The building is a modern farmhouse/barn concept which harkens back to the farming roots of the surrounding area, as well as looking forward to the modern future. The second floor will be available for events and private parties.

The owners of the restaurant are also known for The Pump House in Rock Hill, and Napa at Kingsley in Fort Mill. If you like those, you’ll love Drift. Besides the seafood, steaks, and pasta, they will feature craft beer, and a selection of over 1,000 bottles of wine.

This exciting new space will be a big draw for the area which currently only has Papa Doc’s as a boat accessible restaurant. Papa Doc’s is in the space that was formerly T-Bones. The feel of the new restaurant will be a little less casual with a more upscale menu than Papa Doc’s so they won’t be direct competition.

The restaurant will open this spring and will initially only be open for dinner service. As the summer comes in, expect them to open for weekend lunches, and possibly more times as needed.

For more information or to apply for a job at the restaurant, visit www.driftlkw.com

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

New Casino Opening in Kings Mountain

June 21, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Rendering art courtesy of the Catawba Indian Nation and Delaware North

Early in July, a new casino will open in a temporary location in Kings Mountain. The casino, called Two Kings Casino Resort, has long been awaited and is part of the Catawba Indian Nation. It is a great day trip from Lake Wylie and is perfect for those days when you are recovering from a sunburn, or on rainy days.

The temporary facility is located off exit 5 on Interstate 85 near the Kings Mountain Boulevard interchange. It is a 29,000 square foot complex with 500 slot machines that will bring in revenue for Cleveland County, the town of Kings Mountain, and the Catawba Tribe in North and South Carolina. The permanent facility will have an additional 1,300 slot machines, games tables, and sports betting. The casino will eventually employ thousands of people, but for now they are hiring hundreds of people to staff the temporary location.

Food and drinks will be available from an onsite bar in addition to an outdoor patio with food trucks. Eventually there will be restaurants and additional bars with enough seating capacity for 940 people.

The final location is currently being developed and is expected to be complete in 2022. Until then, expect the casino to be crowded right after launch as everyone rushes to check it out. It will be open 24/7 so you can come late in the evening or early in the morning to see it when it is not so crowded.

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

Carowinds is Open for Summer!

June 11, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again, Carowinds has opened for summer! It’s a great getaway for young and old alike with thrill rides, adventure, waterpark, and much more. The 2021 summer season is underway with the waterpark opening this weekend to join the rest of the park.

There are a few differences this year, with reservations for entry to keep park visitors numbers reduced. Reservations are required for season ticket holders as well as day pass visitors. Visit the Carowinds website https://www.carowinds.com/ to make reservations. Slots are filling up quickly, especially reservations for the main park and waterpark. Be sure to get yours today.

Masks will still be required for guests that have not been vaccinated for Covid-19, but temperature checks are no longer necessary. With vaccination rates on the rise, that means that you should see many maskless faces making the park feel almost like normal again.

If you do go to the waterpark, be sure to check out the new Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat racing slide in the Southeast. It joins the almost 60 other rides, the rest of the waterpark, and the live entertainment to keep you having fun all summer long.

For out of town guests, there is an onsite hotel and campground so there are accommodations for every budget.

There is something for everyone at the park, just don’t forget to bring your sunscreen, or do since they sell sunscreen at shops throughout the park.

For information on buying or selling a home in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

YMCA Possibly Coming to Steele Creek

October 23, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Paperwork has been filed for a new YMCA in Steele Creek. This location is the perfect place for families in Lake Wylie to hit on their way home from an Uptown commute. It will be easy to get kids there for weekend sports games, or swimming lessons. The YMCA is definitely a place to bring the community together.

The new YMCA proposal would be located on Sledge Road and Steele Creek Road. The current proposal would have up to 15,000 square feet of indoor recreation as well as plenty of space for outdoor recreation as well. This would most likely include many types of sports fields and pools.

Homebuilder Pulte Group filed a petition for rezoning of the land for the intended use in August. The entire parcel has 272 acres and would have up to 697 single family homes with 120 age-restricted units for 55+ residents.

Of course, all of this development depends on the approval from city council, but the area is booming with growth. This would be the first YMCA for the Charlotte area since the construction of Sara’s YMCA three years ago. Steele Creek is great because it is close to the lake as well as close to the city. It is a nice in-between point that is fully coming into its own as a destination.

This YMCA would join the other 25 locations in the Greater Charlotte Area. The new location would have the expected features of other locations including childcare, classes, independent workouts, camps, bootcamps, swimming, education, accessibility, day camps and more.

If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. To view current listings and create custom searches, visit our website here.

View the 2019 Parade of Homes

October 9, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The annual Parade of Homes has already started, but there is still plenty of time to tour these amazing homes. This yearly event is brought to you by The Homebuilders Association of Greater Charlotte. It’s like the largest open house where you can tour a variety of different homes in different price points, areas, and styles. This event is free to the public, but it may just help you purchase your next home.

Homes on the tour are presented by local and national homebuilders and are in some of the most desirable neighborhoods. There are many neighborhoods in the Lake Wylie area that made the tour. The rest of the tour is spread over the entire Charlotte region.

The tour runs for three weekends with only the first already done. The next dates are October 11-13 and October 18-20. Homes are open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sundays. Homes in neighborhoods closest to Lake Wylie are:

Paddlers Cove by Dan Ryan Builders
Arden Mill by Classica
Timberwood by Essex Homes
Harper’s Pointe by Taylor Morrison
The Meridians by Meritage Homes
Regency at Palisades by Toll Brothers (3 homes on the tour)
North Reach by Taylor Morrison
McLean by Essex Homes
Morgan’s Branch by Taylor Morrison

For more information on the most updated dates and times for the tour, you can like and follow on Facebook or you can check out the interactive Parade of Homes website ParadeCharlotte.com. They do have online maps or you can pick up a printed tour book at any of the homes.

Always remember that agents in those homes will work for the builder, so if you want fair representation in a transaction, bring your Realtor with you to help you negotiate. The seller pays for the buyers agent so there is no cost to you. If you are interested in purchasing a home in the Lake Wylie area, bring us along on the tour, or schedule a private tour without the crowds by calling 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.