ROCK HILL – Boxes of remote control vehicles ranging from cars to drones are stacked along the walls of the SC2NY RC Shop in Rock Hill.
With products ranging from $10 to $1,500, the new remote control hobby shop aims to become a hub for enthusiasts of all ages.
Located at 946 Charlotte Avenue, formerly the location of Woody’s Music, SC2NY RC Shop opened in August.
The owner, Thomas Nunez, hadn’t initially planned on opening a brick and mortar shop.
When Nunez established his company in Dec. 2024, he intended to be an exclusively online retailer. But when his supplier told him they wouldn’t supply online stores, Nunez rushed to find a physical location.
Though his business turned out differently than he expected, support from the community has boosted SC2NY right out of the gate.
“We got a lot of people in the door,” Nunez said of a recent event. “Man, it was so many people that came out. I had one track at that time… We were just having fun, just whipping around.”
Nunez is a native of the Bronx in New York City, and the shop’s name is a nod to the city he grew up in and the state he now calls home.
He said his remote control business is all about fostering community. Situated near downtown Rock Hill, Nunez imagines the shop as a place for hobbyists to come together.
SC2NY features two racetracks, lapper technology to record race times and a large variety of parts and vehicles.
“Everybody comes in through that door and thanks me for opening this place,” Nunez said.
Some of his customers have suggested starting a Facebook group for remote control enthusiasts in the York County area. Feedback like that, Nunez said, just gives him more inspiration to keep going with his business.