The Rock Hill School District is 1 of 2 in the state to add a hybrid diesel-electric school bus to fleet. The initial benefit was to affect the school budgets, but actually it will improve the quality of air we breathe. This bus project came from Raleigh, N.C.-based Advanced Energy. A total of 19 buses were distributed nationally. Hopefully the school districts will be able to purchase more of these buses in the future. If the difference in the full cost makes up the difference for the extra cost of this type of bus! Plans are in the works to buy and distribute about 300 more plug-in hybrids next year. What a great message for the Rock Hill School District to send! The start of a cleaner environment for our children and grandchildren!(Info gathered from The Herald online article Rock Hi... 10/17/2007

More information on the 3rd Annual Big Thursday Fundraiser It's a USC vs. Clemson Tailgate Party.Tuesday, Nov 20, 6 pmPlease consider helping out this wonderful Nonprofit Organization!Details contact Hollye Reid at 803-366-4839 and let her know that you got the info from Sandy Johnson's Blog!  10/11/2007

Family Connection of South Carolina in Rock Hill is a nonprofit organization that offers educational and support programs to families who have children with disabilities and special health care needs in York, Chester and Lancaster counties.Tickets are on sale for their fundraiser "Big Thursday". The event will be Nov. 20th from 6-10pm at the Rock Hill Country Club on Country Club Dr. Tickets are $40 per person and $35 each for two or more tickets.Tickets are available at the Rock Hill Family Resource Center, The College Shoppe, St. John's Methodist Church, or the Rock Hill and Clover YMCA. For More Information, contact Hollye Reid at 803-366-4839.www.familyconnectionsc.org 10/10/2007

We here at the Rock Hill Allen Tate have a "family" atmosphere. This was a photo from Allen Tate Fun Day where the local offices get together for fun and fellowship. One of the greatest things about working with the Rock Hill Allen Tate Family is the support and relationships that we obtain, not only just with in The Sandy Johnson Team but with the whole Rock Hill office!!! 10/05/2007

One of my Builders has a great bonus!! 6 Day/5 Night Hawaii Vacation for 2 Giveaway!!                                                Not only the Buyers - but the Real Estate Agent too! trip for 2 for both!! Just sell or buy---                        1233 Maddy Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29732--4br/3ba--$289,9001750 Williamsburg, Rock Hill, SC 29732--4br/3ba w/ pond view from all windows--$309.9001796 Williamsburg, Rock Hill, SC 29732--4br/3ba w/ pond view--$319,900 - all in Stoneridge Subdivision in Rock Hill, SC! Get ready for a vacation! Sandy 10/04/2007

MAYOrder firewood for next winter. You can often buy it for less this time of year. Plus, the extra months of summer will help season the wood. Unseasoned, it can lead to chimney fires. Do you need pest control? Inspect the ground around foundation walls for signs of termites, such as tunnels or dirt bridges. Contact an exterminator if you suspect termites or other bug problems. Examine outdoor wood structures -- posts, railings, windowsills -- for signs of deterioration, especially rot. Use a very sharp awl to probe for soft spots. JUNEWeekend project! Clean and seal wood decks during a sunny stretch. When the deck is dry, apply deck cleaner and scrub; next day, apply deck sealer. Also, if nails are popping up, consider replacing them with galvanized screws. Schedule annual chimney cle... 01/10/2007

A few fast & simple moves each month can bring peace of mind -- and help boost your home's value!             Some of the moves can be made anytime, depending on your region's weather, and none require much time or money. Best of all, we've paced them across 12 months, so you'll have more time throughout the year to enjoy the sweetest part of home ownership: hanging with the family and doing, well, absolutely nothing.  JANUARYGrab a screwdriver and wander the entire house, tightening loose screws on doors, drawers, cabinetry and furniture. Conduct a home inventory for insurance purposes. 1. Walk through the house and garage and record all your belongings with a camera or camcorder. 2. Store these photos or videotapes in another place, like the in-laws' house or a safe-deposit box. Clean... 01/10/2007

 84 Acres!Excellent property for development or plantation style homes! Lots of road frontage, borders a creek at the rear of the property. Great country location, but not too far out. $882,000.For more information please contace Vickie Kessinger at 803-909-9623. 84 Acres!Excellent property for development or plantation style homes! Lots of road frontage, borders a creek at the rear of the property. Great country location, but not too far out. $882,000.For more information please contace Vickie Kessinger at 803-909-9623. 01/10/2007

FYI: The WSJ Website is open for ad placement. Be sure to place your ads this week to be included in the first issue of 2007 - published on January 26. The prices remain the same as last year ($515 for a single block ad). Market your properties nation-wide! As an added bonus this year, your ads will also be displayed online at no additional cost in RealEstateJournal.com. As in years past, you receive reprints of the published ad pages - great to use in your listing presentations.To place an ad, log on to PREA Center. From the home page select the "Wall Street Journal" quick link, then the "Place an ad in the WSJ" quick link. 01/10/2007

I often have many banked owned home coming into my office on a weekly basis.  Please check my website for more information at http://www.vickiekessinger.com/If I am not available, please speak with a member of my team:Beth Burton, Buyer's Agent(803) 909-9603(803) 448-0782 (Cell) Brandi Clark, Closing Coordinator(803) 909-9645 Carrie Clark-Mustin, Marketing Coordinator(803) 909-9629 Remember ~ Performance Counts!Top Listing LeaderTop Sales LeaderTop Closed UnitsTop ProducerRelocation SpecialistsLuxury Home SpecialistsSpecializing in Customer ServiceRealtor since 1985  Get "Sold" on the Kessinger Team!      01/09/2007

Vickie, a full time Realtor since 1984, has consistently been one of the area's TOP PRODUCERS!  Whether buying, building or selling, let Vickie's enthusiasm and professionalism go to work for YOU!A native of Rock Hill, S.C., Vickie attends West End  Baptist Church, is on the Board of Directors for the Children's Attention Home, a Sustainer Member of the York County Culture & Heritage Commission, and is a member of Historic Rock Hill and the Rock Hill Shag Club.  Vickie is also a certified scuba diver. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS· Prudential Legend Award               Chairman's Circle Diamond                Chairman's Circle Platinum                      Chairman's Circle Gold· Prea 100-In the top 100 agents for Prudential Nationwide (out of 60,000 agents)· Top Listing Leader· Top Sales... 01/09/2007