Queen City News SOUTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A York County community was named the best place to live in South Carolina According to a study on the Niche website Tega Cay came out on top of the Palmetto State for 2025 The small city on Lake Wylie scored an A+ overall with A-pluses for public schools and Good for Families.  The Best Places to Live ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area The grade takes into account several key factors of a location in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area.  B for Nightlife and B+ for Diversity.  Niche reports the median home value of $494,000 slightly below the national mark of $1,348.  There is no metric on the number of deer found in the community.  The Cost of Living grade and Higher Education rate comprise 12.5% each of the overall grade while the Housing and Public School grades are at 10% percent each.  Tega Cay isn’t the only York County municipality in the top five The median home value there is $457,000.  these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Tega Cay and Fort Mill, South Carolina, have been lauded as two of the nine premier locations to reside in the Palmetto State for 2025, according to a recent feature by WorldAtlas This recognition highlights the towns’ exceptional blend of quality of life Tega Cay: Lakeside Charm and Urban Convenience Nestled just 25 minutes south of Charlotte Tega Cay offers a unique fusion of tranquil small-town ambiance and seamless access to the vibrant opportunities of a major metropolitan area This strategic location makes it an ideal choice for professionals seeking a peaceful retreat without sacrificing urban conveniences A significant draw for families is Tega Cay’s inclusion within the highly acclaimed Fort Mill School District consistently ranked as South Carolina’s top-performing educational system Residents enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities From leisurely paddling along the scenic Catawba River to enjoying a round at the 27 hole golf course invigorating hikes through the picturesque trails and engaging croquet matches at the Tega Cay Golf Club there’s no shortage of recreational options The median home price in Tega Cay is approximately $553,333 reflecting the town’s desirability and premium living experience Fort Mill: Thriving Community with Robust Amenities Fort Mill shares the advantage of close proximity to Charlotte providing residents with an abundance of employment opportunities and cultural attractions Fort Mill is a dynamic community that celebrates its heritage and offers a rich tapestry of local events The annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival is a beloved tradition the expansive Anne Springs Close Greenway offers over 2,100 acres of preserved land Golf aficionados can enjoy the meticulously maintained fairways of the Fort Mill Golf Club Fort Mill benefits from its inclusion in the state’s leading school district ensuring exceptional educational opportunities for children Fort Mill boasts a remarkably low burglary rate of 8.75 incidents per 100,000 residents significantly below the statewide average of 24.64 underscoring its commitment to community safety The median home price in Fort Mill is approximately $502,817 making it a competitive market for those seeking quality living in a thriving community Both Tega Cay and Fort Mill provide residents with a compelling combination of safety and a diverse range of recreational activities This synergy contributes to a high quality of life making them highly sought-after destinations in South Carolina Their proximity to Charlotte further enhances their appeal offering residents the best of both worlds: a peaceful community-oriented lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities By featuring these towns, WorldAtlas has highlighted the growing appeal of the region as a premier location to live in South Carolina WorldAtlas also recognized the following towns as excellent places to live in South Carolina: Columbia WRHI-AM FCC Public File EEO Tega Cay has a deer problem: There are around 1,000 of the four-legged critters in this small city City officials have contracted out the culling and sterilization of these deer for the past two years — and one city’s deer problem has become another community’s food solution sharpshooters working for Lowcountry Wildlife Specialist hunted 80 deer and sent the meat to a processor in coastal South Carolina The city then donated the resulting venison to the Catawba Nation the line for the meat counter wrapped around the inside of the Catawba Nation food distribution center in Rock Hill Michelle Payne stepped up to the freezer to fill her basket with venison Her granddaughter had sent her on a mission: can you pick up Bambi while we’re there?’” Payne said opened the freezer and loaded Payne’s basket backstrap and rump sat stacked in a long chest freezer The tribe’s food sovereignty coordinator Hayley Brezeale said the market operates on a point system Every household in Catawba Nation gets a monthly allotment: like the venison meat that we’re providing today isn’t going to go toward any individual’s points,” Brezeale said Catawba citizens can buy more than just meat with their monthly 60 points Brezeale said they distribute about $60,000 worth of free goods each month Brezeale walked down an aisle and pulled a vacuum-sealed bag of pecans off the shelf She said these pecans came from a local forager The grant that funds the market ensures that all the food is local or minimally processed The center must purchase goods from within 400 miles of Catawba Reservation In a world where food can account for nearly a third of a household’s annual carbon footprint that can be good for local farms and the environment Catawba Nation farmers supply a lot of that food “We’ve had people — Catawba citizens — start their own gardens at home in order to sell to us and to teach their children about growing,” Knight said The program has done a lot for food security in the area as well as the local economy Knight said most of the food comes from marginalized farmers The food distribution center partnered with The Country Carrot “They were actually on the verge of closing their doors down before we came along with this program they have actually moved into a bigger building,” Knight said Jordan Tashquinth came to the distribution center with his family He moved to Catawba Nation from the Midwest “It’s a pretty cool program that lets native people get a little bit of food supplements,” Tashquinth said so the extra meat at the market was a pleasant surprise “A lot of native recipes are pretty simple,” Tashquinth said — A Tega Cay man is using his personal experience to help remind all that listening to your body can save your life Stephen Gourlay is recovering from a heart attack he suffered before Christmas Gourlay says he experienced a heart attack for 24 hours before he even realized his condition At the time Gourlay had been diagnosed with the Flu He says he initially believed the symptoms he experienced during the heart attack were just a by-product of his sickness Gourlay felt pressure in the center of his back as well as severe indigestion “It felt like I had gas trapped in my lungs and I needed to burp but I couldn’t burp,” Gourlay said of his symptoms He hoped to avoid a visit to the emergency room and even took a Tums which briefly made him feel better Gourlay said he experienced the symptoms for 24 full hours and he even attended his grandchildren’s soccer match during the time period It wasn’t until Gourlay’s wife and son stepped in and convinced him to visit a Doctor that Gourlay actually did Gourlay said it only took minutes for a doctor to identify that he did suffer a heart attack According to Gourlay he experienced a widowmaker heart attack “It scares me now,” Gourlay said He owes his comfort to the medical team which performed a life saving procedure on him to effectively clear his blocked artery Gourlay compared the staff at Rock Hill’s Piedmont Medical Center to choreographed dancers who worked in unison to heal his heart explained the widowmaker heart attack is seen as severely deadly due to the way it blocks the left anterior descending artery within the heart Elias detailed the procedure to unblock the widowmaker The procedure can last between 60 and 90 minutes and utilizes cardiac catheterization which allows doctors to feed a catheter through a persons groin or wrist and into the heart A doctor can then identify the blockage and use a stent to unclog it Gourlay said he felt amazing after his procedure and within half an hour he was joking and laughing with the nurses who helped him Gourlay is nearing two months since his initial heart attack He visited a doctor Wednesday to check in and was told his heart has improved dramatically Gourlay now exercises daily and has switched to a healthier diet which has allowed him to lose 30 lbs He hopes his experience can be a warning to others to trust your body and to act fast when things feel wrong Piedmonty cardiologists say heart attack symptoms can appear differently depending on the person and their condition as well as avoiding smoking are all things that can help to prevent a heart attack Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTEGA CAY, S.C. (WBTV) - Months after an underwhelming culling effort, the Tega Cay City Council approved a plan that will sterilize 200 deer as they continue to overrun the area. The decision came during Monday night’s council meeting, and puts a company called White Buffalo in charge of the operation. In addition to the sterilization, the plan also includes culling another 80 deer. In late January, city leaders voted to cull 160 deer. Only 36 were killed, despite a price tag of nearly $100,000. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WBTV News (@wbtv_news) Mayor Pro Tem Carmen Miller said that after the lackluster results from the previous effort a different approach is being taken this time “I think none of us have the appetite,” Miller said of a potential repeat The cost of the sterilization-culling plan will be even more than the previous one The operation is anticipated to begin in October or November of this year the next step is for White Buffalo to submit the necessary documents and permits to the SC Department of Natural Resources on the city’s behalf Related: Tega Cay leaders share underwhelming results of deer culling operation View this post on Instagram A post shared by WBTV News (@wbtv_news) TEGA CAY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Tega Cay city councilman has been censured by his fellow board members following a vote at Monday night’s regular meeting meaning even Scott Shirley himself approved the official act of disapproval engaged in conduct violative of the values and principles expected of City Council members as the governing and legislative body of the City offensive and inflammatory posts on social media including posts that could insinuate support of acts of violence or vigilantism if disruptive persons came into the City limits.”  The document also says the posts demonstrate “disrespect for the office and position of a City Council member and is a disservice to the citizens” of Tega Cay.  Shirley said before the vote that the comments were taken out of context.  “Referring to young man did not incite violence,” he said “Kyle Rittenhouse defended himself by shooting three … I was not advocating violence or vigilantism I was advocating free speech and bearing arms.”  Mayor Chris Gray challenged everyone to “think before we speak.” He also brought up that this is Holy Week on the Christian calendar He will have climbed upon the cross for everyone,” he said “I would encourage us all to give grace this week especially.” Gray still voted for the censure The Tega Cay City Council meeting on November 18 The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence Tega Cay marked its 33rd year as a Tree City USA Arbor Day 2024 will be celebrated on December 6th with a tree planting ceremony honoring Lieutenant Lauren Galloway Council members expressed gratitude to residents and staff for their engagement and highlighted the importance of upcoming community events TEGA CAY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — More than six months after “lackluster” results city leaders of Tega Cay have approved a new agreement that will allow a different company to take a crack at the culling attempt of the deer population Queen City News has followed the various chapters in this fight to reduce the number of deer within the neighborhoods In August, city leaders announced it had agreed with the company White Buffalo, to oversee the sterilization of 200 deer city leaders voted 4-1 to approve an agreement with another company that will handle the “culling” side of the approach The South Carolina company did not have a representative at Monday’s meeting David Henderson with the company spoke with city leaders at length weeks before the decision PREVIOUS: Tega Cay officials continue work on deer population with new community survey He told them he does “have reasonable confidence,” that his approach will be successful City council leaders admitted that the first approach failed because of the heavy limitations the sharpshooters were under will have the ability to draft out specific locations they feel would be the best location to target and will have more discretion as to whether those locations need to change Henderson explained that “on my site visits it is incredibly likely,” to cull 80 deer The agreement will allow the culling of 80 deer with the option to increase that if the goal is met Henderson will be the only sharpshooter and will be followed by a law enforcement agent While certain details have yet to be ironed out he told city council members in early September that he is confident he can hit the 80 mark over the span of about a week This approach will also happen after close to 200 deer are sterilized by White Buffalo which could pose challenges for the culling efforts “A significant percentage of the deer that you encounter on your route and at your signs that’s something that could impact the efficiency,” he explained The agreement passed with 4 out of 5 approvals Councilmember Brian Carter stressed he will continue to vote against the culling efforts He has stated in the past that he does not have confidence that the efforts will be a long-term solution The sterilization is expected to begin in late October into early November The culling efforts will begin after that and are expected to be complete by mid-December TEGA CAY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It’s being called the biggest deer sterilization project ever done in the U.S. Wildlife management company White Buffalo has successfully sterilized 200 female deer To give you an idea of the scope of the problem Tega Cay is a city spanning just 4.5 square miles said that’s about eight times as many deer as you would see in communities with the population under control “I’ve been doing this over 30 years and you know this is the second highest deer densities I’ve ever worked with,” he said Starting October 21 and running until the beginning of November DeNicola and his team at White Buffalo were on the ground in Tega Cay hard at work to sterilize hundreds of female deer “We try to keep that whole timeline from the time they’re darted until they’re released to about an hour,” he said That process starts at night when crews inject an anesthetic into the animal using a dart they put lubricant and a mask over its eyes to keep the deer from being stimulated during the process Then it’s to the operating table to remove the deer’s ovaries “They get loaded back in the pickup truck,” said DeNicola “They get brought back proximate to where they were captured and kind of a quieter area other things that might startle them or create harm.” They inject the deer with a reversal drug to wake them up and they end up back in the wild with white tags in their ears DeNicola said he’s required to put an identifying marker because the anesthesia drugs used for the procedure are not FDA-approved “If someone were to hunt that deer or if it got hit by a car and someone were to utilize it for consumption there’s a 45-day withdrawal from the time that that animal’s handled,” he said so the sterilization team can monitor the deer year after year and track survival rates sharpshooters will come in to cull some deer this winter city leaders will reevaluate the population and see if they need to take any other control measures Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTEGA CAY (WBTV) - More than 200 deer were sterilized through a recent wildlife management program in a York County community Officials said exactly 201 females were surgically sterilized in Tega Cay, months after a sharpshooting operation largely failed A company named White Buffalo was in charge of the sterilization The company used tranquilizer darts to capture 206 deer Three of the captured deer were male fawns that were misidentified Two others were euthanized due to pre-existing conditions White Buffalo said that of the 201 sterilized deer only one was confirmed to have died after it was released back into its habitat Twenty deer were fitted with location-tracking collars White Buffalo said the cost to sterilize each deer was about $1,337, which included the capturing and surgical processes. The company said the overall cost of capturing and sterilizing the deer was $268,677. According to data provided, the first deer was captured Oct. 21, and the last on Nov. 2. White Buffalo’s full report can be read here the Tega Cay City Council said that during its sharpshooting operation The council approved the sterilization plan in August For years residents of Tega Cay have dealt with deer overpopulation which has led to property damage and vehicle collisions Related: Tega Cay leaders approve plan to sterilize 200 deer in latest attempt to control population — The Tega Cay Police Department has announced the heartbreaking loss of one of their own Galloway was a 12-year veteran of the Tega Cay Police Department She passed away after a long battle with cancer according to a post on Tega Cay Police Department’s Facebook page “The men and women of the Tega Cay Police Department are trying to comprehend and endure one of the most difficult chapters in our Department’s history.” The Police Department says residents can place flowers or memorials at the rock located in front of the station along Tega Cay Drive — The Tega Cay community is coming together to support a police officer sidelined with cancer has nearly a decade of service with the department and now the community is showing it’s support “She is the friend that you want to have,” said Cpl Steven Timbs with the Tega Cay Police Department “There was just something special about her from the get go,” said Ofc Galloway and say she has improved their lives and the lives of those around them “There was just something that just clicked and we have become best friends ever since then From the time we walked in and said hello and wished each other good luck on the test,” explained Ofc Galloway helped establish the new dispatch center for Tega Cay PD she is active in the community helping while on and off the clock and is able to connect with everyone she meets She was not feeling too well so she actually ended up going on light duty Then she went to the hospital and it was quick,” said Cpl Galloway was diagnosed with ovarian cancer “There will not be a single negative thought that enters her mind Because you don’t think somebody of Lauren’s age something like that is going to hit that hard,” said Allison Fowler She says some of Galloway’s first thoughts were about thanking others for their support; putting the community ahead of herself “It means so much to see the impact that she truly has,” said Fowler A GofundMe has raised more than 16 thousand dollars Fowler says any money that is left over from the account that isn’t used to cover medical costs will be donated to others in a similar situation or possibly a cancer research center SC – In a remarkable display of rapid development Samuel Paukovitz of Tega Cay has won the 2025 South Carolina High School State Chess Championship Title This achievement is particularly notable considering his relatively recent entry into the world of competitive chess Paukovitz began playing chess independently just three years ago and is largely self-taught when he entered his first competition with a rating of 703 his rating had climbed to 1024 after participating in his first large tournament Demonstrating a natural aptitude for the game he secured his first tournament victory at the end of December 2022 Paukovitz was making significant strides in his chess development With his recent victory at the South Carolina High School Championship his rating is projected to reach an impressive 1860 His path to becoming a state champion included winning the SC National Qualifier on April 5th including a decisive victory against last year’s state high school champion This performance secured his position as the top high school chess player in South Carolina for 2025 “winning the state championship means that I am getting better at playing higher rated players and also having an opportunity to play at a prestigious tournament with even higher rated players.” The championship match can be watched on YouTube This victory has earned Paukovitz a $5,000 scholarship to support his participation in upcoming national-level chess events He is now preparing to represent South Carolina at the GM Arnold Denker National Tournament of High School State Champions in Middleton to compete in the prestigious 125th Annual U.S both events taking place within the same week Paukovitz placed 5th out of 67 participants in the SC Scholastic Chess Championship (high school division) on March 22nd in Columbia This strong showing qualified him for the SC National Qualifier Scholastic Invitational Samuel Paukovitz was previously a member of the Fort Mill Chess Klub on Gold Hill Road and is currently affiliated with the Charlotte Chess Center in Pineville further highlighting his dedication to improving his game from a beginner just three years ago to a state champion is an inspiring story of self-learning and dedication “In the future I hope that I can use chess to help with scholarships and to also join a chess team while in college.” More information about Samuel Paukovitz and his chess record can be found on the US Chess Federation website at https://www.uschess.org/msa/MbrDtlMain.php?30638594 The chess community will be watching with anticipation as he takes his talent to the national stage Councilman Tom Hyslip and Councilman Brian Carter Tega Cay City Council censured a councilman after he claimed on Facebook he was arguing for the right of business owners to protect their property which some residents took as an attempt to incite violence YORK COUNTY — Nearly five years after headlines from Wisconsin thrust a teenage gunman into the national spotlight he's at the center of a controversy in Tega Cay The City Council there voted on April 14 to censure a member for comments on Facebook that some residents said were advocacy for violence His comments followed reports of a "street takeover" that happened at a 7-Eleven in Fort Mill on March 30 where hundreds of young people swarmed the business and looting was reported "Looks like a job for Kyle Rittenhouse," Shirley commented in a post on the Tega Cay Bulletin Board Facebook page Tega Cay located just west of Fort Mill and north of Rock Hill About 800 miles northwest of Tega Cay is Kenosha, Wis., where Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old was assisting with security at a store there in the summer of 2020 during police protests Armed with an AR-style semiautomatic rifle he had confrontations with three demonstrators His attorneys successfully argued in court that his actions were in self-defense A jury acquitted Rittenhouse of all charges Shirley said he mentioned Rittenhouse in the spirit of property owners being able to defend themselves and their property "But in no way was I advocating violence or vigilantism." "I understand freedom of speech," Councilman Brian Carter said "Everyone has that and is protected by the First Amendment but it does not provide you immunity from the repercussions of saying such comments like that and we're representing the beautiful city of Tega Cay We should hold ourselves to a higher standard that our residents expect and they absolutely deserve."  He can be reached at 803-687-3436 or at X at @LamaurStancil Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: By Brandy BeardPublished: Mar 2025 at 11:05 AM ESTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTEGA CAY (WBTV) - Another round of deer culling in Tega Cay ended in February the same number of deer killed in December 2024 Department of Agriculture approved to kill 160 deer [Tega Cay leaders share underwhelming results of deer culling operation] All meat collected from the culls was processed and donated to the Catawba Indian Nation in agreement with the Deer Management Permit City leaders adopted a two-prong approach to the growing deer problem: Culling and sterilization Wildlife officials say they successfully sterilized 200 deer in November 2024 TEGA CAY, S.C. — Shayne Boyle has used his unique skill to gain more than eight million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube Boyle has the ability to catch food using only his mouth from far out distances He specializes in catching marshmallows and said his longest unofficial catch was recorded at 100 yards Boyle has built his following under the social media handle @insaneshayne1 by creating short form videos of trick shot catches Some of Boyle’s trick shots involved catching a football will diving off a jet-ski and catching a ball thrown over a home His marshmallow mouth catches have also gained him much attention Boyle produces social media content with his high school friend Jake Ajemian with a third friend also participating.The three friends have used their talents for executing trick shots to build a career which has taken them to Canada Boyle performed his marshmallow catching on America’s Got Talent during the shows 19th season the trio set two different Guiness World Records in Cincinnati Ajemian helped to launch a marshmallow 80-yards with a slingshot which Boyle then caught in his mouth “It was like 20-degrees so the marshmallow is frozen solid and when it hit me in the mouth there was blood all over the marshmallow,” Boyle said. “It wasn’t like the best conditions” Despite unfavorable weather, Boyle and his crew managed successfully set a new record for the farthest marshmallow propelled and caught in the mouth Boyle also set a Guiness World Record for the most marshmallows kicked and then caught in the mouth in one minute by a team of two Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson kicked the marshmallows while Boyle caught them with his mouth The two beat the previous record of 15 with 17 total catches Boyle and his team now travel the country to host live events and tell their story of success to various youth groups The group said their main ambition is to inspire others to create content they are passionate about “You don’t just have to be professional at this one thing There’s avenues for everyone and there are different ways for you to make it and make it your own,” Ajemian said The city of Tega Cay tried the culling method to remedy its ever-growing deer population city council approved a new plan to shrink the population The plan is to sterilize 200 deer starting in October Tega Cay city council has asked animal sterilization company White Buffalo to prepare the documents to move ahead the city asked sharpshooters to kill over 150 deer council members approved a $94,000 agreement The new deal will cost the city a little over $300,000 to complete City Manager Charlie Funderburk said the sterilization could solve the deer problem may be off base here but if we're able to sterilize 200 deer and call 100 and 60 I don't think we're gonna have a deer problem anymore," Funderburk said its fertility control services cost between $500 to $1,500 per doe City council still has to approve the funding (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Tega Cay Police Department is mourning the loss of Lieutenant Lauren Galloway who passed away due to cancer The department wrote a heartfelt message on Facebook Sunday evening saying in part She was so kind to everyone and served the citizens of Tega Cay selflessly.” The city of Tega Cay also took to Facebook with their condolences saying “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.” Police say if you would like to place flowers or memorials at the Police Department in honor of Lt Galloway to please do so safely at the rock located in front of the station along Tega Cay Drive The first phase of the city of Tega Cay’s push to implement deer birth control to bring its booming whitetail population under control is complete Officials estimate Tega Cay’s deer population has grown from about 150 a decade ago to more than 1,000 as of last year but only killed 36 deer around the town’s parks shoreline and golf courses — not enough to make a difference Tega Cay contracted New York-based White Buffalo to capture and sterilize deer to reduce their numbers in the long term White Buffalo succeeded in tranquilizing 201 adult female deer with ketamine darts and either removed their ovaries or tied their tubes at a temporary surgical site Captured deer were subsequently tagged and released The first phase cost an estimated $267,000 The city is deliberating on future lethal measures in the next few months is excited to announce its new partnership with OTS Media This partnership will expand the Tega Cay Sun’s free local news coverage beyond Tega Cay and Fort Mill reaching residents across York County and beyond the Tega Cay Sun has quickly become a trusted source for free local news with an online presence averaging over 36,000 visitors per month The news outlet has also been recognized by major platforms such as Google News and has earned membership in the South Carolina Press Association the Tega Cay Sun offers a monthly print edition available at local businesses As part of this partnership with OTS Media the Tega Cay Sun will provide exclusive local content to WRHI.com and CN2.com further strengthening its mission to offer accessible and free local news to the community “Our goal from the start has been to offer free and easily accessible local news,” said Thomas Hyslip “Many local outlets require a paid subscription but we believe local news should be available to everyone This partnership with WRHI.com and CN2.com will help us realize that mission to even more residents across York County.” “WRHI went “on-air” in 1944 with the sole purpose of serving York County Over the past 80 years our county has grown beyond anyone’s expectations and technologies keep changing making this partnership with the Tega Cay Sun one which will better meet the information challenges of our growing community.” The collaboration will also provide businesses with affordable advertising opportunities targeting the local community “We’re proud to offer tailored advertising solutions for businesses looking to reach specific audiences in Tega Cay OTS Media has a rich history in broadcasting dating back to the launch of WRHI Radio in 1944 as Rock Hill’s first radio station OTS Media operates SIX Radio stations (WRHI FM 100.1/AM 1340 and 104.1 The Bridge) along with CN2 and CN2Extra from their downtown Rock Hill headquarters at Broadcast House WRHI has been named South Carolina Radio Station of the Year a state record 9 times OTS Media provides local news and talk programming 24/7/365 through WRHI Radio which also can be accessed through WRHI.com and CN2.com the Tega Cay Sun delivers daily online news updates and a monthly print edition available at locations throughout Tega Cay The publication strives to bridge the gap between larger news outlets and local stories that matter most to the community while offering affordable advertising options for local businesses This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page discover below the 9 best places to live in South Carolina although it has a hint of rural charm and flavor especially because of how it is speckled with oak And with the University of South Carolina at your doorstep life here is enticingly upbeat and sprightly Residents spend time at the Colonial Life Arena watching basketball games visiting the nearby Congaree National Park or sampling the town's art and music scene at places such as the Columbia Museum of Art Considering houses sell for a median listing price of just $252,883 USD the degree of affordability here is hard to beat And don't mention hospitals because you are in the middle of several excellent facilities you will find small pockets of good areas and bad areas It is not unusual in many big cities and metropolitan areas especially if you are keen on places with fewer triggers boasts a burglary rate that is almost a third of the entire state Tega Cay is a fun, friendly town just 25 minutes from Charlotte This means you can stay here and work in Charlotte especially with nearby highways such as I-77 that offer quick and convenient accessibility Keep in mind that you are in the Fort Mill School District officially known as York County School District 4 — the top-performing district in South Carolina residents can access some of the best hospitals in the region on a whim Another good part is that you are in a safe relatively crime-free area that seldom witnesses burglary incidents Things to enjoy here include paddling down the Catawba River and playing volleyball at Tega Cay Beach Club The median listing home price in Tega Cay is $553,333 downtown Charlotte is just 25 minutes down the road especially with the SC Strawberry Festival (you will love the vintage cars) the spellbinding Anne Springs Close Greenway (for horseback riding) Don’t forget that you are in the best-performing school district in the entire state especially considering the burglary rate here is 8.75 per 100,000 residents which is way down than the statewide rate of 24.64 The median listing home price in Fort Mill is $502,817 USD Living in Clemson is a fun especially considering it is a college town with all the connotations that go with it: vibrancy and diversity whose history goes back more than a century offers a delicious mix of employment and educational opportunities including the thought of a stranger yanking your purse or handbag You have the immaculately designed South Carolina Botanical Garden for evening walks and beautiful views Littlejohn Coliseum to catch a basketball game the glimmering waters of the Seneca River and Lake Hartwell — and several other outdoor pleasure spots the award-winning Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital is a doorbell away in Seneca If you add the fact that Clemson is not outrageously expensive (houses have a median listing price of $491,667 USD) Aiken boasts awesome accessibility to big cities especially with Augusta just 30 minutes to the south and Columbia an easy one hour away This means you can stay in Aiken while working in either city family-friendly town with lots of delicious local restaurants and a decent library with an impressive collection of good reads The burglary rate in Aiken is 3 per 100,000 residents which is significantly lower than the statewide rate you are at the doorstep of Aiken Regional Medical Centers and a heartbeat away from the highly ranked Piedmont Augusta The exciting part is that you can own a house on the cheap especially considering houses sell for a median price of $356,567 USD peaceful town with many yummy restaurants and shopping centers meaning one can stay here while working in one of Georgia’s largest cities you savor the chance to relax at the beach or mingle with residents at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park a waterfront space with scenic views and a historic old house The burglary rate in Bluffton is 5.25 per 100,000 residents — almost a quarter of the statewide rate It is worth pointing out that Hilton Head Regional Medical Center is a 2023 winner of the Surgical Care Excellence Award houses in Bluffton sell for a median price of $585,000 USD You will hardly find a place like Charleston especially if you have experienced its cobblestone walkways the weather is always pleasant for just about every kind of activity and an eclectic art scene featuring well-known names such as the Gibbes Museum of Art But since life in Charleston’s inner core can be hectic seek out nearby neighborhoods for relative calm and tranquility which offers the perfect mix of city and suburban living has a burglary rate of just 4.15 per 100,000 residents Keep in mind that you are at the doorstep of East Cooper Medical Center a 2025 winner of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award houses in Mount Pleasant have a median listing price of $920,333 the median selling price is significantly lower: a more pocket-friendly $762,942 USD Mauldin, just 8 miles away, is among the best places to live around Greenville. Boasting a strong job market, especially with the presence of big names such as BMW, Greenville offers several opportunities for building income and career The beautiful BridgeWay Station in Mauldin But you have Sunset Park for an occasional evening walk — and Ingles Markets for almost all your grocery needs Outdoor lovers have the famous Swamp Rabbit Trail residents enjoy fantastic access to several excellent hospitals including the award-winning Bon Secours St The best part is that Mauldin is affordable with houses fetching a median listing price of just $304,967 USD there is no need to worry about jobs or part-time gigs you have the highly ranked Hilton Head Regional Medical Center just around the corner Houses in Hilton Head have a median listing price of $726,150 USD All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTEGA CAY, S.C. (WBTV) - A bear was caught on camera strolling through a Tega Cay backyard on Saturday morning. The video, taken around 7:15 a.m., shows a decently sizeable black bear walking across the yard and wandering into the woods. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WBTV News (@wbtv_news) The Tega Cay Police Department posted a notice about an hour after the bear trekked into that backyard, warning those in the area to “use caution” due to reported bear sightings near Point Clear Drive and Kailua Circle. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was informed of the sightings, but there have been no updates on its whereabouts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WBTV News (@wbtv_news) FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The busiest traffic area between Charlotte and Fort Mill is about to get even busier According to a notice from the town of Tega Cay is switching the traffic pattern for Phase 2 of the project starting the night of Jan The project includes the addition of travel and turn lanes on an approximately 1.5-mile section of SC 160 to improve the safety and flow of traffic through the interchange Officials warn drivers to be prepared for lane closures and changing traffic patterns on I-77 and at the interchange with SC 160 as construction gets underway The project is scheduled to be completed in November of 2027 (WBTV) - A 16-year-old’s body was pulled from Lake Wylie on Monday afternoon in Tega Cay a rising sophomore at Fort Mill High School who played JV basketball as a freshman last year Police said first responders were called to Pitcairn Park around 4 p.m The teenager’s body was recovered less than an hour later Officials said Logan was swimming with friends when he went underwater The Tega Cay police and fire departments worked to find him Autopsy and toxicology results are pending A GoFundMe was set up to help support Gurley’s family Related: Officials: 27-year-old identified as missing swimmer found on Lake Norman TEGA CAY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The body of a teen swimmer who went missing in Lake Wylie was found on Monday afternoon according to the Tega Cay Police Department The York County Coroner’s Office has identified the teenager as 16-year-old Logan Gurley Authorities said he was found underwater while swimming with friends Authorities had gotten a 911 call around 4 p.m about a “swimmer in distress” who went missing from Pitcairn Park in Tega Cay “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim and those involved,” said Tega Cay Police Chief Crosby “Please hug your loved ones closer tonight as a family in our community will go to sleep without a member of theirs.” The investigation is still ongoing with Tega Cay Police and the York County Coroner’s Office This incident comes just days after a swimmer drowned in Lake Norman over the July 4th holiday Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.