Roddey: Don’t cut CVB funding in 2013-14 county budget
York County’s new budget is still in its infancy, and members of council are speaking out on different aspects of the financial plan they would like to see changed. One is the appropriations for the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau, a roughly $1 million line item that’s paid for with hospitality tax funds. York [...]
United Way’s Hayworth exiting to become community advocate
It’s been less than a week since Debbie Hayworth announced she is resigning as President and Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of York County. Hayworth said Monday she’s received a lot of positive reaction to her decision. But—she’s not really leaving. Hayworth says upon her resignation May 31, she will become a volunteer [...]
3 dead in Chester County wreck; school bus hit by derbis
Three people died Monday morning in a collision involving a school bus on Old Richburg Road at Lizzie Melton Road in Chester County. Around 11:40 a.m. Monday, LCpl. Billy Elder of the South Carolina Highway Patrol said a man driving a 1999 Volkswagen heading westbound ran off right side of Old Richburg Road, striking a [...]
Duke Energy monitoring elevated lake levels on Lake Wylie, Catawba basin
Officials with Charlotte-based Duke Energy say they’re keeping a close watch on area rivers, dams and lakes and the effect from nearly six inches of rain across the area this weekend. “We have been monitoring this weather system and began moving water in advance late last week,” said Randy Herrin, general manager of the hydro [...]
GALLERY: Texaco Country Showdown in Fort Mill
The first of four country music showdowns took place in Fort Mill this weekend. If you weren’t able to come, here’s what you missed:
James wins first round of Texaco Country Showdown in Fort Mill
The first round of this weekend’s Texaco Country Showdown wrapped up in Fort Mill Saturday afternoon at the South Carolina Strawberry Festival. Steven James took home the top award at this weekend’s competition, telling our sister station Interstate 107 it’s about much more than winning. James won Saturday’s competition, while Ryan Keziah came in second [...]
Pineville man detained in connection with threat against Nation Ford High
Pineville authorities have detained a Mecklenburg County man in connection with a threat on Facebook Friday afternoon against Nation Ford High School. At 1:12 p.m. Friday, district officials and police issued a “soft lockdown” on the campus, meaning no one was allowed to enter or exit the building, while students, faculty and staff were free [...]
