Temperatures in Rock Hill are expected to reach the high 90′s for the next few days according to the National Weather Service. This is about 15 degrees above normal temps for this time of year and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it will be a short spell.
Another unfortunate side effect of this heat wave is that there isn’t any moisture predicted for at least the next 10 days.
In a nutshell, try to find as many ways as possible to stay cool! Maybe in the next few days I’ll post some of my favorite ways to stay nice and cool during these hot Carolina summer days!
You can read the entire article on the Rock Hill Herald Online, the local paper for Rock Hill, SC.
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Looking for some fun things to do around town this summer?
Then you should definitely check out the new 2008 Charlotte, NC Visitor’s Guide.
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On this Memorial Day I wanted to take a quick moment to express my thankfulness and gratitude for those that have served or are currently serving our country to protect and defend our freedoms.  There’s no doubt in my mind we live in THE BEST country and it’s only as a result of the prices payed by all the men and women working each and every day to keep it that way.
So, whether it be the armed services, the local policeman, fireman, and other civil servants, THANK YOU for all your hard work and sacrifice. It’s because of you that I’m able to go spend the day at the pool with my kids.
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If you’re a fan of NASCAR, then you probably love this week in particular. Especially if you live in this area.
This week the city of Charlotte rolls out it’s annual Speed Street Festival uptown which includes tons of music, food, and opportunities to meet some of your favorite NASCAR drivers.
The event begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday in uptown Charlotte.
Get all the nitty-gritty details HERE.
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The city of Rock Hill just posted a new update to the current water restrictions:
- Automatic irrigation systems will be permitted ONCE PER WEEK.
- Odd-numbered addresses may water on Saturdays, beginning April 19, 2008.
- Even-numbered addresses may water on Sundays, beginning April 20, 2008.
- The City of Rock Hill has assigned irrigation schedules to City Parks, Recreation & Tourism facilities, Winthrop University and Rock Hill School District 3. Each entity has one day per week assigned for watering, as do Rock Hill residents. The day assigned varies for each.
- Outdoor water uses such as vehicle washing, pressure washing and filling or topping off of swimming pools will be permitted ONCE PER WEEK.
- Odd-numbered addresses may use water as listed above on Saturdays, beginning May 3, 2008.
- Even-numbered addresses may use water as listed above on Sundays, beginning May 4, 2008.
- Customers may hand water at any time of day, however it is recommended for early morning or late evening to avoid evaporation.
- Runoff remains strictly prohibited.
- Customers are strongly encouraged to turn off decorative fountains, reflection pools and water bodies, except for those water structures that support aquatic life.
- Washing vehicles or outdoor structures, pavement, parking lots or other services is now permitted once per week on the designated day based on your address.
- Customers are encouraged to be mindful of landscaping, taking care to plant drought resistant plants and to use the most efficient irrigation methods.
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