Educate me on Charlotte
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I'm surprised you didn't tell him about the Money or the Silver Dollar.
Both gone, but they are/were in Rock Vegas and like you said earlier...
The White Horse is still open. Oh and Scandals.
Nah, Rock Hill isn't that bad. I don't think it's any better or worse than Anderson for whatever that's worth. It's a good town. That's where the football schools are. South Point won state this year. Northwestern has won several times and is good every year. RHHigh is back and forth but always finishes with a good season. All that being said, I'd still live in FM if you want to be in SC. Or Clover/Lake Wylie area.
I thought Scandals closed? Someone told me that this year.
Hey Steen if you stay in SC she could get instate tuition to go to Clemson.
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As follow up, I'll take the lazy route and say I agree with most of the in-depth feedback boombaslappy provides, he is spot on with his info including the schools situation. Our 3 month old will very likely end up at PDS or similar since Char-Meck is forever an on-going train wreck.
Of course the main point of contention would be that all of the cool kids who who work in CLT live in FM.
We live a few minutes from uptown (yes, CLT calls it uptown instead of downtown) on the SE side near PDS and I wouldn't trade our location for any other, including the lower taxes, cheaper fuel and better free schools to be found south of the border...
And, another bonus you probably haven't even considered yet Steen, is that you'll be less than 90 miles to the best school in the ACC...
Of course the main point of contention would be that all of the cool kids who who work in CLT live in FM.
We live a few minutes from uptown (yes, CLT calls it uptown instead of downtown) on the SE side near PDS and I wouldn't trade our location for any other, including the lower taxes, cheaper fuel and better free schools to be found south of the border...And, another bonus you probably haven't even considered yet Steen, is that you'll be less than 90 miles to the best school in the ACC...
True. If I were going to live IN CLT, it would be the SE side of town--southpark/park rd/ballentyne/mint hill. And, figure out a way to afford private school for the kids.
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Thanks for all of the great info!
JP, Kristen got her Clemson degree when she attended VB camp a couple of summers ago. She found her way from the dorm to the courts and that was all they needed to see
Had not considered SC (Fort Mill) at all. Didn't really put two and two together that it was that close that a commute was a possibility. I'm not entirely sure if I would move her at this point. Tough to do to a Junior in HS. Possible, but would really have to think that through. Might go the route of getting a cheap studio somewhere and commute up there a couple weeks a month for the two years, and then move... or maybe try to find a foreclosure for a steal and do some fixup during those two years.
Lots to think about. Monday meeting with the company to see if we can work something out. I know they want me... just how much is the question. It's a pretty disruptive time of life for our family to make this kind of move so hoping they realize that and will work with me on options.
More to come... again, thanks for all the advice!
JP, Kristen got her Clemson degree when she attended VB camp a couple of summers ago. She found her way from the dorm to the courts and that was all they needed to see
Had not considered SC (Fort Mill) at all. Didn't really put two and two together that it was that close that a commute was a possibility. I'm not entirely sure if I would move her at this point. Tough to do to a Junior in HS. Possible, but would really have to think that through. Might go the route of getting a cheap studio somewhere and commute up there a couple weeks a month for the two years, and then move... or maybe try to find a foreclosure for a steal and do some fixup during those two years.
Lots to think about. Monday meeting with the company to see if we can work something out. I know they want me... just how much is the question. It's a pretty disruptive time of life for our family to make this kind of move so hoping they realize that and will work with me on options.
More to come... again, thanks for all the advice!
There are a lot of short sale options in the area. Lots of good deals to be found.
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
This is true ... as everywhere, there are some great real estate deals if you have the cash or the financing ....
When we first move to the area we found a condo right off the interstate in Davidson, exit 30...probably a 30 minute commute to Charlotte.
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Got some more info. Office will be located in Ballantyne which looks to be very close to Ft Mill and all of the other areas that people are steering me to.
Andy, WF could be on a list for her. We are putting that together now. Emory is top of the pile right now and they are at least indicating a passing interest in her for VB. Still have time to work on that. I told her she would be fine going to a private and/or ACC school like that (she loves the Dawgs) because they don't really play football so she can still root for UGA.
Andy, WF could be on a list for her. We are putting that together now. Emory is top of the pile right now and they are at least indicating a passing interest in her for VB. Still have time to work on that. I told her she would be fine going to a private and/or ACC school like that (she loves the Dawgs) because they don't really play football so she can still root for UGA.
Some on the southside are not that bad, but the school board
I work in Blakeney just south of 485. Most of the people I know (including myself) moved across the border into SC...much lower taxes and probably better schools (Ft Mill)
I would have to disagree. It has changed dramatically over the past few years.
I work in Ballantyne and drive through FT Mill from Rock Hill everyday...17 miles, takes about 30 minutes
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
I work in Ballantyne as well and commute from Indian Land ... (yes, my profile says Fort Mill ... but most folks don't know where that is). When you get up here, maybe we can grab a beverage ....
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Sounds like it's a pretty decent place. I just talked to the guy I'm working with on this and there is a slight chance they may locate to Ft Mill... all comes down to which state has the biggest incentives to get their business.
A beverage is definitely on the list when I make a trip up there. I'll ping you when that happens. Not sure when that will be yet. No rush but I have a feeling this might get some legs.
Didn't know the Celanese Plant closed in 05. Though that place has to be a major cleanup site. Glad to see it's gone. You still have Bowater on you back door step. Westerly winds which I agree are somewhat rare make the whole town stink of sulfur. While living beside Winthrop the turpentine plant was still cranking out nasty stuff out of those stacks. Is it still in operation?
