First glimpse at York Co. budget: 2 mil tax increase; 3 percent employee raises
Your county taxes are likely going up next year — and county employees could see another raise. York County Council got its first glimpse of the new budget Wednesday, that calls for a three percent merit increase for county staff. York County Council chairman Britt Blackwell says the merit, or pay-for-performance, increases are vital. Interim [...]
Duke Energy: Expect higher river, lake levels for weeks
High waters up and down the Catawba River has closed at least two river access points in Rock Hill. Riverwalk and River Park are both closed until further notice after flooding has overtaken boat and canoe launches on the riverside. Duke Energy spokeswoman Paige Sheehan says the company’s hydroelectric division is managing water along the [...]
GALLERY: Flooding at Riverwalk along the Catawba River
Flooding this week has closed two Catawba River access points in Rock Hill. Riverwalk and River Park are closed until further notice, according to City of Rock Hill officials. Wednesday morning, flooding was still visible along the canoe and kayak put-ins. Duke Energy officials say it may take weeks for the river to return to [...]
Pipe maker PDM US Corp. opening new production facility in York County
Industrial copper pipe maker PDM US Corp., announced plans to open a new production facility in York County Wednesday. PDM US, based in New York, will invest $1.3 million and generate 20 new jobs at the company’s first U.S. manufacturing facility in Rock Hill. “We are excited about our new operations in York County. We’ve [...]
City leaders wrap up sixth and final community meeting at airport
Between potholes, ugly buildings and speeding — Rock Hill city leaders say they’ve heard it all over the last few weeks, wrapping up the last of six community meetings Tuesday night. The six forums included a presentation on current city projects and a question-and-answer period hosted by Mayor Doug Echols and, in this case, councilman [...]
Morningstar Ministries explains King’s Castle demolition on ex-PTL site
For years, the old King’s Castle at the former PTL property in Fort Mill has sat vacant next to Jim Bakker’s fallen religious empire, struck by a proverbial lightning bolt in the late 1980s amid a fraud and sex scandal that ultimately brought down the ministry. Three weeks ago, the castle was mysteriously torn down [...]
High water closes Riverwalk, River Park trails along the Catawba
Heavy rains this week up and down the Catawba River basin have led to local officials in Rock Hill to close two riverside parks until further notice. Duke Energy is again urging caution as higher than normal water makes its way though the Catawba River Basin. Duke officials say some streams are flowing at 50 [...]
