Beginning tonight, if you’re anywhere near uptown Charlotte you’ll be able to see what’s taken months of public testing to complete, a light show in the new Duke Energy Building!
The 48 story building will begin showcasing some of it’s lighting capabilities, which includes 2 minute shows at the top of every hour beginning at 8pm tonight.
According to the Charlotte Observer, “the lights will display a default white setting from 30 minutes before sunset each evening until after the final show at midnight. The lights will come on again at about 5 a.m. for the morning commute, then turn off after sunrise.”
If you’ve been around Charlotte for any length of time than you know that this won’t be the first building to be lit of with a variety of different lights and colors, but I believe it might be the first one that has the ability to create motion with the lights.
To read more about this exciting new feature of uptown Charlotte, visit http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/17/1628169/duke-building-light-shows-start.html#ixzz0wtYnUQIm
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It that time of year where the spirit of Christmas is everywhere you turn. If you are looking for a family friendly event to take in the joys and wonders of this time of year definitely don’t miss Christmasville in Rock Hill. It starts today December 3 through Sunday December 6th. Admission FREE!!!
It is located in downtown Rock Hill, and the days are filled with events and fun.
Check out their website for more www.christmasvillerockhill.com
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If you’re a fan of good barbeque and some good ol’ blues music then you’ll definitely want to check out the ‘Blues, Brews & BBQ’ festival that kicks off tomorrow in uptown Charlotte NC.
According to the Charlotte Observer’s event section:
Blues, Brews & BBQ is a competition and festival that features blues music, an array of beer samples, and some of the best barbecue anywhere. Interactive cooking demonstrations and contests are featured all day. This festival celebrates the best of the southern cuisine and southern music. Food, music, entertainment and more!
To get the complete story on this event be sure to check out the Blues, Brews & BBQ website!
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Here’s a story that you don’t see everyday and the headline might as well read, ‘Business owner shuts down to help out competition.’
It seems as if Thomas Currence, the owner of Currence Family Restaurant in Chester SC for over 15 years is taking the belief that ‘it’s better to give than to recieve’ to heart. Facing 21% unemployment rate in Chester SC, Currence has decided to close his restaurant for all but 3 days of the week in order to encourage his patrons to visit other restaurants.
According to the story in the Rock Hill SC Herald,
“There’s a lot of weak in this city right now,” Currence said, noting how plant closures and the resulting unemployment have put a tangible weight on the collective shoulders of Chester County that’s drained the community of its spirit.
If being closed three extra days during the week will help others get more business, even just a little — and therefore help turn around the economic misfortune — Currence believes it will be worth it.
Personally, I think it’s fantastic that someone like Thomas is putting his beliefs into action. There’s a lot of talk these days about helping those that really need the help and it’s very rare to see someone actually take action like what he’s doing.
My hats off to Thomas and I’d say if you’re in Chester, definitely go visit him and help him out on the 3 days a week he is open!
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Here’s some information about Rock Hill SC’s and Fort Mill SC’s close neighbor, Tega Cay, SC.
Location
Tega Cay is poised on the shores of Lake Wylie, a mere 20minutes south of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
Tega Cay enjoys close proximity to other major cities as well. Columbia, South Carolina is 82 miles away. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina is 155 miles; Charleston, South Carolina is 185 miles; and the cities of Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia are less than 250 miles away.
Climate
Tega Cay has a humid subtropical climate. The city experiences four distinct seasons, although the variation between the seasons is not as extreme as in other parts of the US.
Taxes
South Carolina has one of the lowest per capita tax rates in the country according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census
Recreation
Tega Cay has its own 27 hole, championship daily-fee golf course with pro shop. There are eight lighted tennis courts for year round play.
The new Beach Club offers an eight lane Jr. Olympic pool, children’s wading pool with raining umbrella, a sandy beach, volley ball, picnic facilities, gathering room and fitness room for fun year round.
A marina provides covered and uncovered boat slips.
Tega Cay has two lighted ball fields that can accommodate a number of team sports.
The Tega Cay Athletic association coordinates sports activities for younger residents including T-ball leagues, Little League, soccer, softball, football and a swim team.
A spacious new golf clubhouse and event pavilion accommodates all sorts of special events and business functions.
City Services
Tega Cay residents are protected by the city’s own 24-hour Police Department and Fire and Rescue Department.
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