It started with a simple idea. Bring daily local news to our community, free of charge. We recognized that although there are several news outlets serving our area, their focus is primarily on national news while ignoring hyper-focused local news.
With this in mind, Thomas Hyslip started the Tega Cay Sun in June 2023. Launched as an online publication, a printed paper entered circulation starting in October 2023. The online version is updated daily while the monthly printed version is available in several locations throughout Tega Cay. Delivery to your door is also an option with home delivery.
The same concept to bring local daily news to the community was expanded to our neighbors in York County with the launch of YoCo News in November 2024. The online version is updated daily and focuses on news relevant to York County. A monthly print edition will be available in early Spring 2025. Keep an eye out for paper stands featuring our logo in public spaces around town.
Both the Tega Cay Sun and YoCo News are part of the Liberty Media Group, LLC. Content from both sites is also shared on WRHI.com through a business relationship with OTS Media Group, the owners of WRHI and CN2.
Mission
Our primary goal is to bring back the look and feel of a local paper while bridging the gap between larger news outlets and local news impacting our community. We aim to provide upfront and affordable advertising for local businesses, who we view as our partners.
Editors
Thomas Hyslip
Thomas lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. Tom is currently an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Criminology Department at the University of South Florida. He received his Doctor of Science degree in Information Assurance from Capitol College in 2014. Prior to becoming a faculty member at USF, Tom served as a federal law enforcement officer for over 23 years specializing in Cybercrime investigations and digital forensics. His final law enforcement position was the Resident Agent in Charge of the Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Cyber Field Office. He was previously a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve. Tom can be reached at [email protected]
Patrick Byrne
Patrick lives in Tega Cay with his wife and two daughters. After 25 years working for a Big 4 bank where he held multiple marketing/communication roles, he retired from the corporate world to pursue his passion for writing. An opportunity to partner with Tom and develop a local paper proved too enticing to turn down. Patrick is a graduate of Winthrop University where he majored in Communications. Patrick can be reached via email at [email protected]
