LAKE WYLIE, S.C. -- Election Day was just over a week ago but many in York County are already asking when restaurants and bars will be able to serve alcohol on Sundays.

The countywide vote passed with 63 percent support on Nov. 4.

The simple answer is "this Sunday," at least for those restaurants that have already gotten their permits.

T-Bones on Lake Wylie is one hot spot that does have a permit. But, it may be surprising that some pubs in York County are not rushing to get permits and some may never get a Sunday permit.

T-Bones co-owner David Mathein showed off his framed permit Friday.

"It says number one on ours, so we're pretty proud of that," he said.

The first Sunday alcohol permit issued to a restaurant after York County's countywide vote will hang on the wall at T-Bones.

"Everyone's really excited. It's been a tough time for the restaurant industry," said Mathein.

From bartenders to waiters to bar watching Panther fans and especially bar owners, everyone seems to be calculating what this could all mean in the long run.

"In the summertime, it'll  be up probably 30 to 40 percent," Mathein said. "As far as dollars, if we're lucky enough to have a $10,000 Sunday, now it's going to be a $15,000 Sunday."

But down the road at the River Rat, owner Al Powell says, "In 30 years, I've not been open for Sundays so I don't think I'm going to start. People work their whole lives in this place around Sundays off, so they can go to church and do family functions."

Both agree that the change will bring jobs.

"I'd also have to hire a whole new staff of people," said Powell.

Mathein said, "For us it's already provided more jobs."

And both know competition will be coming their way.

"I can't wait to see the first Outback or Fridays or whoever comes in here," said Mathein. "It brings people across the bridge."

Powell agreed, saying, "It'll benefit all of us."

Usually at the stroke of midnight Saturday into Sunday, it's lights out for T-Bones. But this weekend they're having a countdown party and plan to ring in Sunday with a champagne toast.

And good to note that troopers and officers are also aware of the change and will be out in full force this weekend.