Thursday, December 5 2024

Attention Tega Cay Business Owners!

Tom Hyslip

Please join us on Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00 for our quarterly Tega Cay Business Connection meeting.  This gathering is hosted by the Tega Cay Economic Development Commission.  The meeting […]

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 […]

Tega Cay City Council Meeting – November 18, 2024

Tom Hyslip

The Tega Cay City Council meeting on November 18, 2024, addressed various community, administrative, and developmental matters. Opening and Recognitions The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

Upcoming Halloween Blood Drive Offers $50 in Rewards for Donors

Tom Hyslip

The Blood Connection is hosting a Halloween-themed blood drive with a spooky twist: donors will receive $50 in rewards for their life-saving contributions. The event, titled “Saving Lives is Fang-Tastic,” […]

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 […]

Tega Cay City Council Approves Stormwater Equipment Purchase, Adopts New Rules of Order, and Advances Key Infrastructure Projects at October 21, 2024 Meeting

Patrick Byrne

The Tega Cay City Council met on October 21, 2024 and below is summary of the meeting. Catawba Fest 2024 Recap: Caroline Hasty provided a detailed summary of the event, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

GOLD HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTNER WITH SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC TO EXPLORE SUSTAINABILITY AND CARBON FOOTPRINT AWARENESS

Tom Hyslip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2024 FORT MILL, S.C. – On Wednesday, October 16, 7th grade students at Gold Hill Middle School will take a hands-on approach to learning about […]

SCDOT Announces I-77 Southbound Offramp Temporary Closure at SC-160 for Interchange Project

Patrick Byrne

As part of the next phase of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) ongoing I-77 interchange project, contractors will be closing the I-77 Southbound offramp to SC-160 (exit 85). […]

Step Into the Magic: Harry Potter Yule Ball at Winthrop’s McBryde Hall

Patrick Byrne

Prepare to be whisked away to a world of enchantment and wonder as Winthrop University serves as the backdrop to the Harry Potter Yule Ball on December 7, 2024, from […]

Catawba Fest Returns to Tega Cay with Arts, Crafts, Live Music, and Family Fun on October 12

Tom Hyslip

The Catawba Fest Arts & Crafts Show is back on Saturday, October 12, from 10 AM to 6 PM at Catawba Park in Tega Cay, South Carolina. This highly anticipated […]

Meet Joe Burke: The Voice of Fort Mill Schools

Patrick Byrne

If you have a child attending a Fort Mill school, you have definitely heard Joe Burke’s voice on the other end of your phone or received one of the many […]

York County Council Meeting Summary, October 7, 2024

Tom Hyslip

The meeting took place at 6 PM at the York County Government Center. The session began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member William Roddey. […]

Fort Mill to Celebrate 77th Annual Christmas Parade on December 7th

Tom Hyslip

The holiday season is just around the corner, and Fort Mill is preparing to bring back the festive spirit with the 77th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade. The much-loved event […]

York County Restaurant Inspections: September 2024 Highlights

Tom Hyslip

York County restaurants generally performed well in September 2024, with the Department of Public Health inspecting 158 establishments. Of these, 146 restaurants received an “A” grade, a strong indicator of […]

2024’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in – WalletHub Study

Tom Hyslip

With Americans losing an average of $733 per year due to time spent in traffic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst Cities to […]

York County School Districts Shine in 2025 Rankings

Tom Hyslip

York County is home to several highly ranked school districts in South Carolina, with Fort Mill School District leading the way. According to the 2025 rankings by Niche.com, Fort Mill […]

Duke Energy and county officials to test sirens around Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations

Tom Hyslip

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations will be tested between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Full-volume, three-minute […]

NATION FORD HIRES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Tom Hyslip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     October 2, 2024 NATION FORD HIRES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FORT MILL, S.C. – Nation Ford High School is excited to announce the appointment of Bryan Dillon […]

October 1, 2024 Fort Mill School Board Meeting Highlights

Tom Hyslip

Special Recognitions · Service Awards for 25 and 30 Years of Service to the district. School Spotlight – Forest Creek Middle School Principal Christine McNeil, along with staff members from […]

Planet Fitness Fort Mill Hosts Blood Drive for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Tom Hyslip

Fort Mill, SC – In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, the local community is coming together to support recovery efforts through a […]

Road Closure Notice: New Gray Rock Road, Tega Cay, SC Closed Due to High Water Levels

Tom Hyslip

Tega Cay, SC – Local authorities have closed a section of New Gray Rock Road as a precautionary measure due to rising water levels at Catawba Park. The affected area […]

York County Economic Development Committee Highlights Small Business Support in September 25, 2024 Meeting

Tom Hyslip

York County’s Economic Development Committee convened on September 25, 2024, to discuss a range of initiatives focused on supporting small businesses and developing strategic partnerships across the region. The meeting, […]

FORT MILL SCHOOLS TRANSITION TO ELEARNING ON FRIDAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tom Hyslip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2024  FORT MILL, SC — We are closely monitoring weather conditions that indicate the potential for severe weather in our area starting late Thursday and […]

09/24/2024: Gretchen Kelly, City of Tega Cay

Steven Stone

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Tega Cay Economic Development Commission Hosts Successful 2nd Business Connect Meeting Featuring Model A Brewing

Tom Hyslip

The Tega Cay Economic Development Commission hosted its second Business Connect meeting on Wednesday, September 18th, in the Council Chambers at the Glennon Center. Designed to help local businesses network, […]