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Businesses encouraged to ‘GO GREEN’

As the world attempts to adapt to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, more than just individual efforts are required, according to George Russell, representative of the York County Green Business Conference. Russell appeared on Palmetto Mornings on WRHI to discuss the upcoming conference that will share tips on how businesses can integrate more eco-friendly practices [...]

Novant Health Holding Job Fair Today

Novant Health, parent company to Presbyterian Healthcare, is seeking experienced clinical and computer professionals to fill positions at the Ft. Mill data-processing facility.  A job fair will be held today at Providence Plaza, 108 Providence Road in Charlotte from noon until 8pm. For more information, visit www.novanthealthcareers.org

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Crime stats showing marked improvements in Rock Hill

A midst a slow economic recovery and unemployment hovering near 20 percent in Rock Hill, local authorities say crime major crime statistics are down this year and are showing improvements over a ten-year average. The city’s crime report, released last week, shows notable reductions in violent crime, including robberies, aggravated assaults and homicides. Rock Hill police [...]

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Local girl scouts seek volunteers for breast cancer awareness event

Through programs designed to enhance both the character and knowledge of young women, the Hornet’s Nest Girl Scouts provide services for the community to enjoy beyond just Girl Scout cookies. Catherine Lambert and Hope Moore of the Girl Scout Hornet’s Nest Council stopped by Palmetto Mornings on WRHI to recruit volunteers for their annual Scouting [...]

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Resident to County Council: “I’ve lost faith in you guys”

York County Council met Monday night to discuss various issues, one including the ongoing debate over the future of the former Heritage USA tower in Fort Mill. MorningStar says it’s been planning to renovate the tower  since 2007, but five years later little has been done. Fort Mill resident Eric Kinsinger says the dilapidated establishment [...]

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Carroll: 2012 economic growth to be slow and steady

With unemployment hitting nearly 20 percent in Rock Hill and still lingering in the double digits in the tri-county, nationally recognized economist Larry Carroll said last night it’s up to local business leaders to sift through the rhetoric in the media when it comes to gaining confidence in the national economy. Carroll spoke before more [...]

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Charlotte Knights host first of two job fairs for 2012 season

With baseball season just around the corner, the Charlotte Knights held their first of two job fairs for the 2012 summer season Monday in Fort Mill. Knights Media Relations Manager Tommy Viola. Viola says they’re hiring prospective employees of all ages — not just teenagers on summer break. The next job fair is set for [...]

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