Recently added articles from Lake Wylie Pilot (Lake Wylie, SC):

Get ready for Riversweep Oct. 6.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--LAKE WYLIE -- The sixth annual Riversweep on Oct. 6 could prove to be a banner year. "The fact that the water's down, it's going to be interesting," said C.D. Collins, board member with the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. As of ...

Lake Wylie builder joins Habitat effort.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--ROCK HILL -- Nu South Builders of Lake Wylie is one of several area agencies participating in the Habitat for Humanity "Blitz Build," sponsored by the Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors. Nu South participated as a platinum level ...

Severely hot, dry summer expected to dim fall color.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--LAKE WYLIE -- Now that the sweltering summer heat seems to have broken, many eyes are turning to the leaves of fall. Yet because of the heat, along with a dry summer, even experts are not sure what they might see. "That's been a big debate ...

Golf tournaments.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--• The Clover LEAF Foundation will hold its benefit golf tournament beginning at noon Friday at the River Hills Country Club in Lake Wylie. Cost is $100 per player, or $65 for country club members. Four-player teams will compete in the tournament. Cost of play includes ...

Lake Wylie Pilot, S.C., Biz Buzz column.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--Luncheon features Winthrop leader Rock Hill -- The York County Regional Chamber's September membership luncheon will feature a presentation by the president of Winthrop University, Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio. The luncheon will be held from non to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the City ...

Charlotte tightens water rules.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--STEELE CREEK -- Grass in Mecklenburg County is going to have to stay dry until it rains. "The drought is getting more serious every day that we don't get rain," said Erin Culbert, environmental outreach coordinator for the Charlotte ...

Plan trades offices for condos: River Hills Marina proposal includes high-end units, other amenities.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--LAKE WYLIE -- River Hills residents could vote next year to turn a $20,000 to $30,000 annual shortfall into a $32,000 annual profit at the sagging marina property, River Hills Marina Club leaders say. The development proposal by ...

Two-day festival this weekend: New garden event also includes opening of new attraction.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--BELMONT -- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is making fall a family affair this weekend with a new event, Fall Family Festival. Festivities include a special Botanical Zoo, costumed-guests and the opening of the new Willow Maze. Events run ...

BRIEF: Ministry opens at former PTL site.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--FORT MILL -- MorningStar Ministries & Heritage International Ministries held a ribbon-cutting Friday at 375 Star Light Drive in Fort Mill, formerly known at Heritage USA or PTL. MorningStar Ministries primarily offers church services, a retreat center, k-12 private ...

BRIEF: Bethel celebrates fall on Oct. 6.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--Bethel Elementary School announces its annual fall carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6. Everyone is welcome. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 that day and prizes are a 32-inch LCD TV, Carolina Panther Club section tickets, $250 Wal-Mart gift card and a $65 gas ...

Local Lions attend international forum.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--Tega Cay Lions President Peggy Upchurch and First Vice President Jerry Church attended the 2007/2008 USA-Canada Forum in Grand Rapids, Mich. They attended four training seminars are each day for three days that prepared them for club leadership in the year ahead. ...

Obituaries.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--Lake Wylie Pilot, S.C., Obituaries LAKE WYLIE -- Mr. Guenther Vinzenz Seibt, 70, of 21 Fairway Ridge Lake Wylie, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. The funeral was held Sept. 24, at M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, ...

BRIEF: Artisans wanted for November sale.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Sep. 25--HICKORY GROVE -- John and Jan Myers of Hickory Grove are seeking artisans who make high-quality fine crafts and artwork and would like to sell their works at the Myers' sale in November. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, fine wood working, baskets, weaving, jewelry, ...

Courting tennis greats gets bigger & better: Championships at the Palisades set to serve to growing fan base.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--STEELE CREEK -- Anyone expecting the same tournament as the 2006 Championships at The Palisades beware. Think bigger. Wide-scale reconfigurations and added seating promise to make the 2007 tennis event at The Palisades larger than the ...

Controversial water park to break ground upstream.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--LAKE WYLIE -- The much-discussed water park and resort hotel pursued by Concord, N.C., earlier this year will break ground in the next few months. Great Wolf Resorts Inc. announced plans Friday for a 402-suite, four-story resort in ...

Neighborhood putting brakes on parking problem.

Sep 25, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 25--LAKE WYLIE -- Tight streets and tight rules are putting the squeeze on one area neighborhood, which residents fear is becoming dangerous. "I can't get anything done," said Don McKovich, resident on Forest Oaks Drive for 14 years. "It's ...

BRIEF: Networking event Sept. 25 at Tega Cay.

Sep 18, 2007 ... Sep. 18--TEGA CAY -- All members of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend Networking in Tega Cay from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at McHale's, 1820 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill. Join fellow chamber members for an evening of networking and complimentary ...

Lake Wylie Pilot, S.C., Biz Buzz column.

Sep 18, 2007 ... Sep. 18--Business After Hours Sept. 25 CLOVER -- Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Boyd's Furniture, 116 N. Main St., Clover. For more information, call (803) 222-3312. Kayak, canoe rentals available ...

Meet the new lakekeeper: Goff chosen to lead Lake Wylie Covekeepers.

Sep 18, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 18--LAKE WYLIE -- Ellen Goff was unanimously appointed 15-0 Wednesday to lead the Lake Wylie Covekeepers. "I think her passion and commitment to the health of Lake Wylie and the community is what's going to make her a good lakekeeper," said ...

Emergency squad readies for drawing.

Sep 18, 2007 ... Byline: John Marks Sep. 18--LAKE WYLIE -- The River Hills Lions Club is sending out the call to help out a group that has been answering area calls for more than 25 years. On Oct. 6, the club hosts its annual benefit drawing to support River Hills/Lake Wylie ...