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Sun City Best in Eight Counties for 2008
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009There is a great article in the Charlotte Observer from Saturday, January 31, 2009 about Sun City Carolina Lakes. Mark O’Brien, a Pulte vice president for sales in Charlotte gave the statistics for this community and compared our numbers
with 8 county regional sales. It was impressive. Several residents shared their stories. I also agree with [...]
Indian Land Gets Its Money Back
Sunday, October 19th, 2008Indian Land will be getting its money back. As you may recall, when the zip code changed from 29715 to 29707, Indian Lands zip code was inadvertently designated as a York County zip code by the S.C. Department of Revenue. Therefore, sales tax from area businesses were deposited straight into York County funds and went to York [...]
Are you a Politician?
Sunday, October 5th, 2008I recently watched a 20/20 special on McCain and Obamas wives, whom I think are both fabulous in their own ways. It was very interesting to me. I myself have never really been that into politics but having three children and dealing with the economy the way it is today, I have developed an interest. [...]
Local Water Restrictions Eased
Sunday, October 5th, 2008Recent rains in late August along with cooler temperatures have prompted local officials to ease restrictions allowing residents to water twice a week through November 30th. The announcement comes just in time for fall planting and landscaping.
A Heart Felt Conratulations to the Volunteers among us!
Sunday, September 14th, 2008In Sun City Carolina Lakes, we have volunteers who dedicate themselves selflessly - whether it be through collecting donations for holiday times, making shawls for individuals suffering life threatening illness, food donations to the hungry, duffle bags for children, school supplies for children who otherwise may not have a pencil or for your neighbor who may [...]
Tax Increase to Pay for more deputies in Lancaster
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Currently, the Lancaster Police Department is assisting with increased security duties at the Lancaster County Courthouse and government buildings. There was a unanimous vote by County Council to increase taxes to pay for more sheriff’s deputies to guard court facilities. The amount of the tax increase was unspecified.
“Top 20 Walking Cities” Walking for A Cause
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Just named by prevention magazine as one of the “Top 20 Walking Cities” Charlotte ranks up there as number four! Many of our Sun City Carolina Lakes residents have committed to putting on their walking shoes and stepping out (and up) to participate in the Heart Walk, and the Hit the Brixx in September as well [...]
Cruise for Retirement
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Cruise ships are great. For anyone thats ever been on one - its an experience like no other. For one woman - an 89 year old widow - the cruise ship became her home for the past nine years! She decided that it was just as affordable as retiring in an adult community. Imagine that: A [...]
New Zip Code pays Revenue to York County
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Changing our zip code from 29715 to 29707 has apparently sent local tax revenue to the wrong county. The new 29707 zip code was designated as a York County zip code by the SC Department of Revenue. 30 Indian Land Business paid sales tax revenue to York County which went into York County’s pennies for [...]
Lancaster County Water Problem
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Lancaster County Water and Sewer District has lowered the level of a contaminate in the county’s drinking water. Though this is good news, and they are making good progress, county officials are still trying to lower the rate even further. Food Lion has weekly sales on bottled water..
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