Rock Hill, South Carolina
Population: 60,000
Located in York County
Nestled in the gentle rolling foothills of Piedmont South Carolina, Rock Hill, with a population of 50,000, is the largest city in York County and the 5th largest in South Carolina. Located on I-77, Rock Hill provides a safe, hometown atmosphere with easy access to the big-city benefits of Charlotte, NC only 20 miles to the north. With an average annual temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a January average of 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit and a July average of 78.5 degrees Fahrenheit, the climate allows the enjoyment of all of the four seasons without the extremes of heat and cold. Rock Hill is blessed to be located so close to so many diversified activities and attractions. The Carolina Panthers and NASCAR racing are all only 20 miles away in Charlotte.
In only three hours by car you can be strolling the beautiful beaches along the East Coast of South Carolina or taking in the splendor of the mountains of western North and South Carolina. If golf is your passion, the mild weather and preponderance of excellent golf courses in both North and South Carolina is a dream come true. Boaters can ply the spacious waters of Lake Wylie nearly year round and the whole family can enjoy Carowinds, a 100-acre water and theme park.
The City is considered to be one of the most progressive municipalities in the State of South Carolina and has become a planning prototype for the entire Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area. The overall economic condition of the City continues to lead both state and national indicators. The approximate construction costs for all construction activity were more than $120,000,000.
The City's continuing efforts to invest in itself have also been fruitful. Each of the City's four business parks continues to be a magnet for new jobs and diversified economic development.
EDUCATION
Public and private elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational opportunities in Rock Hill mark the City’s strong commitment to learning at all levels. With an enrollment of 14,810, Rock Hill School District Number Three is the largest of York County’s four school systems. Its 22 attendance centers include a vocational training center, two high schools, four middle schools,and fifteen elementary schools.
Winthrop University has been a Rock Hill landmark since 1886. Winthrop’s 100-acre tree-lined main campus is complemented by a nearby 450 acre sports and recreation facility. Winthrop has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students. Twenty percent of these students are pursuing postgraduate degrees. York Technical College is a public institution offering both technical and college transfer courses. Established in 1964, the College is one of 16 state funded technical colleges in the state. Enrollment today has reached more than 3,600 credit students in more than 50 credit programs. Under the supervision of the AME Zion Church, Clinton Junior College offers associate degrees in business, divinity, and liberal arts. Founded in 1894, the college offers a holistic approach to educating minds, bodies and spirits.
ARTS
Council (RHAC) serves as the hub of cultural activities. The arts council provides a network for cooperation between cultural organizations and provides the public with a central location for information and tickets.
Arts etc. cosponsors a Concert Series with Winthrop University, which helps fund the Artists-In-Schools program. The concert series annually offers nationally acclaimed performers. Through the School of Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop University offers a variety of arts programs each year. Winthrop Galleries, located in Rutledge Building and McLaurin Hall, exhibits the work of local, regional and national artists. The Department of Music and the Department of Theatre & Dance schedule campus performances by guest artists, faculty and students throughout the year.
The Rock Hill Community Theatre (RHCT) is dedicated to providing quality theatrical entertainment for the residents of York County. The RHCT annually stages 4-6 performances. The 80-voice York County Choral Society (YCCS) is annually accompanied by members of the Charlotte Symphony and provide 4-6 performances. Finally, the York County Concert Ballet offers two full length ballets each year.
RECREATION
The focal point of beauty in the City is Glencairn Gardens. This six-acre, award winning park is artistically landscaped with dogwoods, flowering shrubs, bulbs, and more than 3,000 azaleas. Thousands of seasonal annuals bloom almost year round, making it a popular setting for weddings, picnics, and strolls.
Cherry Park is an award winning 68-acre recreational facility with a control tower surrounded by five softball fields, 1.5 miles of bicycle/walking trails, picnic and playground areas, and multipurpose fields for soccer and football. The area boasts four museums.
The Museum of York County and the Catawba Cultural Center are two other museums in the area. The Museum of York County offers the worlds largest exhibition of hooved, mounted African mammals. The Catawba Cultural Center was created to preserve the heritage of the Catawba Indian Culture. This exhibit offers insights into the lifestyles of our first settlers.
Boyd Hill Center, located at 1165 Constitution Blvd., is situated on a 22 acre park which includes the center (gym, conference room, activity/game room), three outdoor basketball courts, lighted baseball field, playground (which includes two tot lots), two lighted tennis courts, swimming pool, and a wooded trail. Three picnic shelters (one is handicapped accessible) are available also.
There are many activities offered for all ages and abilities at Boyd Hill. One of the area's best porcelain doll instructors teaches classes for seniors and adults. Regular molded ceramics are featured, also as well as sewing and crafts. An industrial men's basketball league plays in the winter and summer months. The Center also houses the therapeutic recreation programs and the senior programs.
Northside Center, located near the Gateway at 900 Annafrel Street, is situated on 5.5 acres and includes the center (community room, game room, gym, craft room, meeting rooms, playground/tot lot, swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, climbing wall, two picnic shelters, all purpose field, and a connector to the Northside Greenway (walking trail).
Source: ci.rock-hill.sc.us
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