Category Archives: In the news

Shout Out to our Veterans!

It’s no coincidence that our national holiday of giving thanks shares the same month as the official salute to our servicemen and women. We thank them for defending our blessings! Celebrate at the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, November 6-7 at the … Continue reading

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Think Pink!

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so orange and black, move on over. Pink rules! So many of us have been touched by this dreaded disease; we are proud to honor our fighters and survivors and recognize the continued … Continue reading

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Sun City Best in Eight Counties for 2008

There 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 … Continue reading

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Indian Land Gets Its Money Back

Indian 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. … Continue reading

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Are you a Politician?

I 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 … Continue reading

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Local Water Restrictions Eased

Recent 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.

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Tax Increase to Pay for more deputies in Lancaster

Currently, 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. … Continue reading

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“Top 20 Walking Cities” Walking for A Cause

Just 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) … Continue reading

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Cruise for Retirement

Cruise 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 … Continue reading

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New Zip Code pays Revenue to York County

Changing 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 … Continue reading

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Lancaster County Water Problem

Lancaster 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. … Continue reading

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Tropical Storm Fay drenches Florida Keys

Tropical Storm Fay soaked the Florida Keys on Monday, flooding roads and creating a handful of possible tornadoes as it moved north, emergency management officials said. The storm killed at least five people in the Caribbean, The Associated Press reported, but … Continue reading

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