Saturday, January 18 2025

Founders FCU Announces Leadership Transition

Chris Miller

After more than 20 distinguished years as President and CEO of Founders Federal Credit Union, Bruce Brumfield has announced his upcoming retirement effective December 31, 2025. This announcement comes after […]

Wizardry Meets Science at Museum of York County’s Harry Potter Science Saturday

Patrick Byrne

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Magic and science will converge at the Museum of York County on Saturday, February 8, for an enchanting day of hands-on activities and spellbinding fun. Transforming […]

Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights, January 7, 2025

Tom Hyslip

Special Recognitions • Recognition of Nation Ford High School Band for State Championship • Recognition of Catawba Ridge High School Band 2024 4A Upper State and State Champions • Recognition […]

York County 4-H Launches Journalism Project for Aspiring Young Storytellers

Patrick Byrne

York County, SC — Budding journalists and photographers in York County have an exciting opportunity to hone their skills with the York County 4-H Journalism Project. Open to youth aged […]

Local Talent Emmanuel McCord Stars in Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Homestead

Patrick Byrne

We all have dreams. Perhaps you grew up wanting to be a firefighter, police officer or construction worker. There’s something about those uniforms and big trucks, right? This is normal. […]

SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED

Tom Hyslip

FORT MILL, SC —The Fort Mill School District is excited to announce the selection of Jennifer Hendershot as the Sugar Creek Elementary School Principal, effective January 2025. Ms. Hendershot replaces […]

Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights, December 10, 2024

Tom Hyslip

Special Recognitions Fort Mill High School Girls Swim Team – 5A Division 2 State Champions Fort Mill High School Boys Swim Team Members Turner Wiand and Dominic Impens – Palmetto’s […]

Local Spots to Send Your Letter to Santa This Holiday Season

Patrick Byrne

As the holiday season approaches, children in the area have the exciting opportunity to send their wish lists directly to Santa Claus. Here are the local drop-off locations where your […]

Pawsabilities Holiday Store Opens in Fort Mill

Patrick Byrne

Looking for a unique way to support furry friends this holiday season? Pawsabilities, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the cats and dogs of York County, has opened its annual Christmas […]

Fort Mil Swimmer Dominic Impens Named Scholastic All-American

Tom Hyslip

Dominic Impens, a standout swimmer from Fort Mill High School, has been named a Scholastic All-American by USA Swimming, an honor awarded to just 1,790 student-athletes nationwide. This recognition celebrates […]

Breaking: Fort Mill High School Yellow Jackets Crowned 2024 SCHSL Class AAAAA-D2 Boys Cross-Country Champions!

Tom Hyslip

The Fort Mill High School Boys Cross Country team secured the 5A Division 2 state championship at the SCHSL AAAAA State Championship on November 21, 2024, at The Farm XC […]

Breaking: Fort Mill High School Yellow Jackets Crowned 2024 SCHSL Class AAAAA-D2 Girls Cross-Country Champions!

Tom Hyslip

The Fort Mill High School Girls Cross Country team secured the 5A Division 2 state championship at the SCHSL AAAAA State Championship on November 21, 2024, at The Farm XC […]

Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights, November 19, 2024

Tom Hyslip

November 19, 2024, Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights Oath of Office to Newly Re-Elected Board Members Re-elected board members, Mr. Anthony Boddie, Dr. Scott Frattaroli and Mrs. Kristy Spears […]

Bold Vision for Tega Cay Main Street Project Revealed

Patrick Byrne

TEGA CAY, S.C. — The City of Tega Cay is poised to transform a vacant expanse of land off Stonecrest Boulevard and Dam Road into a vibrant, mixed-use community with […]

Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-77 in Fort Mill Causes Major Delays

Patrick Byrne

FORT MILL, S.C. — A multi-vehicle collision, including several semi-trailers, disrupted traffic on northbound Interstate 77 near Sutton Road early Monday morning, causing significant delays for commuters heading toward south Charlotte. […]

Find Your Perfect Christmas Tree at Local Farms This Holiday Season

Patrick Byrne

As the holiday season approaches, families across our region are preparing to deck their halls—and what better way to start than by choosing the perfect Christmas tree from a local […]

New Development Proposal Brings Apartments and Potential Trader Joe’s to Downtown Fort Mill

Patrick Byrne

FORT MILL — A new proposal aims to reshape downtown Fort Mill with the addition of hundreds of apartments and potentially a highly-anticipated Trader Joe’s grocery store. This week, a […]

D-SNAP Assistance Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene

Patrick Byrne

Hundreds of thousands of South Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene may soon receive financial relief for groceries through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). The program is designed […]

Fort Mill Town Council Defers Mixed-Use Development, Prepares for Holiday Festivities, and Launches Beautification Initiative at November 11th Meeting

Tom Hyslip

The November 11, 2024, Fort Mill Town Council Meeting discussed several key agenda items, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation led by Council Member Helms. Following the approval […]

Red Truck Men Fort Mill: Building Community Through Breakfast and Brotherhood

Tom Hyslip

In Fort Mill, men seeking community, conversation, and support now have a welcoming space at Red Truck Men’s Breakfast gatherings. Taking place every third Saturday from 7:30 to 8:45 AM, […]

OneBlood’s Big Red Bus Returns to Rock Hill and Tega Cay for Blood Drive

Patrick Byrne

York County, SC – The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be rolling into Rock Hill City Hall and the Tega Cay Fire Department Station 1 on Thursday, November 21, offering […]

NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL NAMED LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL

Tom Hyslip

 FORT MILL, SC — Nation Ford High School has been recognized by the National Blue Ribbon  Schools of Excellence organization as a 2024 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. The Lighthouse School […]

4th Annual Howell Stew Event to Benefit Tega Cay Lions Foundation: Sponsorships, Stew, and Merchandise Available

Tom Hyslip

Tega Cay, SC – The 4th Annual Howell Stew Event, hosted by Howell Landscape & Design, is back to warm the hearts of the Tega Cay community while supporting a […]

Historic Brattonsville Hosts Annual Candlelit Christmas Tour

Patrick Byrne

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Historic Brattonsville will host their annual Candlelit Christmas Tour on December 14 and 15 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This immersive experience offers a glimpse […]

Veterans Day Activities

Tom Hyslip

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FLINT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Tom Hyslip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 FLINT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCEMENT FORT MILL, SC —The Fort Mill School District is excited to announce the selection of Michelle Gritz as […]

Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights, November 5, 2024  

Tom Hyslip

Approval of the Administrative Recommendation for Student Assignment for Elementary and Middle Schools The board voted to approve the administration’s recommendation as submitted. The new attendance lines will go into […]

Fort Mill School Board to Vote on Student Assignments and High School Bond Resolution Tonight, November 5th

Tom Hyslip

The Fort Mill School Board will meet this evening at 5 p.m. to discuss and vote on two significant agenda items impacting the district. First, the board will address Student […]

York County Restaurant Inspection Highlights: October 2024

Tom Hyslip

York County’s latest restaurant inspections reveal a mix of high ratings, with most establishments performing well in the month of October. Out of all inspections, 137 restaurants received an “A” […]

Fort Mill to Host Veterans Day Ceremony Honoring Those Who Served

Patrick Byrne

The Town of Fort Mill invites the community to a special Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial located at 106 N. […]

Special Called Fort Mill School Board Meeting With New Proposed School Assignment Maps

Tom Hyslip

In this Fort Mill School Board meeting, which was specially called with a single agenda item, district administrators presented updates to proposed student assignments for elementary and middle schools. The […]

Biscuit Belly Brings Southern Comfort with a Twist to Fort Mill this November

Patrick Byrne

The Biscuit Belly located off Highway 160 in Fort Mill is scheduled to open on Friday, November 15th. Founded in 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky, the restaurant chain is known for […]

School Crossing Guard Safety in Question Amid Fatalities and Rising Traffic Concerns

Tom Hyslip

Recent tragedies and legal disputes in York County highlight critical issues surrounding the authority and safety of school crossing guards in managing traffic. The role of crossing guards is bound […]

York County Voters Show Strong Early Turnout for Upcoming Election

Tom Hyslip

As the November election approaches, early voting numbers in York County reflect high community engagement. Out of a total of 196,168 registered voters in the county, 43,576 have cast their […]

Fort Mill Announces Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5th

Patrick Byrne

Fort Mill recently announced their town Christmas Tree Lighting. The celebration will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5 to 8pm starting at the Fort Mill Amphitheater at […]

York County Council Tackles Animal Overpopulation and Supports Small Business Growth at October 21st Meeting

Tom Hyslip

The meeting began with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a brief welcome from the Council Chair. There were no oath of offices or appearances. The public forum […]

Family of Crossing Guard Killed in March Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Fort Mill School District

Tom Hyslip

The family of Stanley Brucker, a 61-year-old crossing guard who died in March after being struck by a vehicle near Fort Mill schools, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against […]

Fort Mill School Board Candidate Spotlight: Ellen Abramo

Patrick Byrne

As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board […]

Fort Mill School Board Candidate Spotlight: Scott Frattaroli

Patrick Byrne

As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board […]

Fort Mill School Board Candidate Spotlight: Michelle Hoffman

Patrick Byrne

As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board […]

Fort Mill School Board Candidate Spotlight: Denise Casey

Patrick Byrne

As part of our continuing effort to bring local news that’s impactful to our readers, we’ve proactively reached out to the six candidates running for the Fort Mill School Board […]

Final Day of the Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market: Saturday, October 26th

Patrick Byrne

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9 AM to 12 PM, and head over to Veterans Park, 106 N. White St., Fort Mill, SC, for the last […]

Catawba Ridge, Fort Mill, and Nation Ford Bands Shine in Weekend Competitions

Patrick Byrne

Congratulations are in order for three local high school bands who delivered stellar performances in recent competitions. The Catawba Ridge High School Band took home the top honors as Grand […]

Model A Brewing Takes Home Two Gold Medals at Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance Awards

Tom Hyslip

Model A Brewing in Tega Cay, SC has added to its impressive collection of accolades by winning two gold medals at this year’s Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance (CIBA) Best of […]

Fort Mill Receives $4.2 Million FEMA Grant to Hire 15 New Firefighters

Patrick Byrne

FORT MILL, S.C. — The Town of Fort Mill is set to bolster its fire department with 15 new firefighters, thanks to a $4,223,398 grant from the Federal Emergency Management […]

Give the Gift of a Feast: Thanksgiving Bag Project Brings Holiday Meals to Families in Need

Tom Hyslip

As the holiday season approaches, the Thanksgiving Bag project, now in its sixth year, is once again calling on the Fort Mill and Tega Cay community to help provide Thanksgiving […]

Fort Mill School District Redistricting: Community Concerns and Upcoming Decision

Tom Hyslip

The Fort Mill School District is in the midst of a complex redistricting process, aiming to reconfigure elementary and middle school attendance zones in anticipation of the opening of Flint […]

Fort Mill Town Council Approves Key Infrastructure Projects, Fire Department Grant, and Upcoming Community Events at October 14th Meeting

Tom Hyslip

The Fort Mill Town Council meeting on October 14, 2024, began with the usual formalities: the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation by Council Member Lisa Cook, and the approval of […]

Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights

Tom Hyslip

District Report Card Dr. Michael Waiksnis, Mr. Matt Rohring and Mrs. Renee Beck presented information from the 2024 SC School Report Cards released by the South Carolina Department of Education […]

York County Voters to Decide on Pennies for Progress Extension in November 5th Election

Patrick Byrne

York County voters will once again decide the future of the Pennies for Progress initiative on November 5th. The one-cent sales tax, which has been in place since 1997, has […]