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SC Beachgoers Face Uncertainty Over Shrimp OriginMr. Penny Pincher: Time is Fleeting, Embrace Every MomentTega Cay Lions Club Celebrates a Year of Service and Welcomes New Leadership at Annual MeetingTega Cay Coffee Company to Open Café Inside Postal Route Gift Shop This FallSouth Carolina to Receive Nearly $300,000 for Beach Water Quality MonitoringInvasive Asian Needle Ant Spreading in South Carolina, Poses Allergy RiskSouth Carolina’s Hottest Market: Tega Cay Leads State in Home Price Growth; Lake Wylie 5thLocal Students Named to President’s and Dean’s Lists at College of Charleston for Spring 2025Freedom Walkway Committee Seeks Nominations for 2025 Local HeroesUPDATE: Man Fatally Shot at Indian Land Apartment Complex IdentifiedTSA Reiterates Warning: Avoid Airport USB Chargers and Public Wi‑FiInman Woman Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist in CloverAfghan National Pleads Guilty to Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United StatesSLED CHARGES THREE PEOPLE IN RICHLAND COUNTY FOLLOWING DOG FIGHTING INVESTIGATIONState Rep. RJ May Indicted on Federal Child Sexual Abuse Material ChargesWofford College confers 452 baccalaureate degreesHurricane Season Underway: South Carolina Residents Urged to Prepare for Active PeriodDr. Pepper Zero Sugar Recall: What South Carolina Consumers Need to KnowSCDOT to close lanes on I-77 Southbound over Cherry Road in York County for bridge repairsHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: Needle-less Vaccines in Our Future?Authorities Warn Parents: “Dusting” Poses Deadly Risk to TeensMünzing Opens Expanded Production Facility in Clover, South CarolinaBaxter Collection & Recycling Center to Temporarily Close for Upgrades Starting July 14FBI Issues Urgent Warning: Over 1 Million Android Devices Compromised by Goldoson MalwareShooting Death Under Investigation at Indian Land Apartment ComplexState Representative Robert “RJ” May Arrested, Facing Potential Federal ChargesLocal Students Named to Dean’s, President’s Lists at The University of AlabamaLocal Students Graduate from The College of CharlestonLocal students among 5,986 undergrad scholars on MTSU’s spring 2025 dean’s listU.S. Army Marks 250 Years of Defending the NationRock Hill Native Shapes Next Generation of Navy RecruitersRock Hill City Council Advances Key Annexation and Zoning Changes, Approves CDBG Plan, and Recognizes Community AchievementsNew to the South? Here’s How to Brew the Perfect Sweet TeaALEC: South Carolina among national leaders in ‘pro-growth’ reformsRock Hill Hooters Closes Amid National Company RestructuringSC Attorney General Issues Strong Warning to Potential Rioters Ahead of Weekend EventsOlivia Taylor, of York, South Carolina, graduated from Georgia College & State University this springLancaster County Council Addresses Growth Amidst Bond Implementation and Key Policy DebatesTega Cay City Council Approves First Reading of Golf Cart Operation at Night, Adjusts Recreation FeesSC Chamber Reports Over $807 Million Impact for Businesses from 2025 Legislative SessionBuzz, Sweat & Tears 5K Returns to Fort Mill with Halloween Fun and Fundraising for Cross CountryDPH Emphasizes Water, Swimming Safety for the SummerAlondra Nieves Melchor of Clover, SC Graduates from Georgia State UniversityHaile Gold Mine: Unearthing Lancaster County’s Golden Past and FutureSouth Carolina Prison System Embraces Vertical Farming for Rehabilitation and Food ProductionSouth Carolina Senator Challenges Legislator Pay Raise in State Supreme CourtYork to Host Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Party Parrot Band on June 12Rock Hill’s Alfonso Cruz III Named to Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Mount UnionSCDOT to close lanes on I-77 Southbound in York County for bridge repairsBuzz Off, Bites! Tips for a Mosquito-Free SummerHighway Patrol Seeks Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run on SC-55 in York CountyMeet This Week’s Featured Pets at the Humane Society of York CountySouth Carolina Shrimp Season Officially OpenArchaeology of the Hanging Rock Revolutionary War Battlefield: A Deep Dive into HistoryNew South Carolina Law Requires Seat Belts for Kids on Golf CartsMr. Penny Pincher: Fast Food Hamburgers, RankedCongratulations to Josh Ameo – 2025 USA Lacrosse All-American!New State Law Aims to Curb Utility Digging DamagesStrawberry Kölsch Release Party Rocks Model A Brewing Today with 90’s Vibes and Award-Winning BeerStates Whose Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most – WalletHub StudyAndrew Lewandowski of Clover named to Ohio University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s ListOnline Chatroom Administrator Sentenced to 15+ Years for Child ExploitationPublic Health Alert Issued for Ground Beef Sold in Carolinas Due to E. coli Concerns“Juneteenth: The Conversation Continues” Event to Foster Community and UnderstandingHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: Don’t Worry, Be Happy(er)?Sailor from Rock Hill reenlists while serving at Naval Support Activity Souda BayDiscover the Hidden Gem of the Southeast: Congaree National Park SLED CHARGES LANCASTER COUNTY MAN WITH GIVING BEER TO A PERSON UNDER 21York native named to SRU’s dean’s list for Spring 2025 semesterRock Hill to Welcome Whataburger in 2026Two Arrested in Connection to Rock Hill Shooting on Heather SquareFree Treats and Sweet Deals for National Donut DayRock Hill Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation ChargesRock Hill Ranked Among Top Cities to Live in South Carolina by U.S. News & World ReportSouth Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2025Silent Threat: How Chinese Solar Inverters Imperil U.S. National Security and Critical InfrastructureYork County Council Eliminates Park Entrance Fees for Residents Starting July 1South Carolina Launches “Zero Tolerance” Anti-Litter Initiative“Dirty Soda” Chain Swig to Open New Rock Hill LocationFort Mill School District Engages Citadel EHS for Environmental Review Near Silfab Solar FacilityLancaster County Restaurant Inspections: May 2025 OverviewFort Mill School Board Approves Budget, Increases Athletic Fees, Raises Starting Teacher Pay, and Launches Environmental Health ReviewYork County 4-H Reaches 600 Members, Sets New RecordYork County Restaurant Inspections: May 2025 ReportRock Hill Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl TraffickingAuthorities Warn of “Jugging” Crime Targeting Bank CustomersYork County Council Approves FY 2026 Budget, Advances Zoning Changes and Dissolves Recreation Tax DistrictYork County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory Achieves Accreditation.SLED CHARGES FORMER HIGH SCHOOL SECURITY GUARD WITH PERJURYWith Summer Approaching, DPH Offers Tips for Avoiding Mosquito BitesYork County Students Celebrate Seminary Graduation After Four Years of Early Morning Scripture StudyAnalysis: Carolinas 1st, 4th in 2025 first quarter relocationsTega Cay Parks & Rec Opens Fall Sports Registration TodayKRISPY KREME® Celebrates National Doughnut Day on Friday with $2 Original Glazed® Dozens, plus ‘Any Doughnut Free’Two South Carolina Residents Plead Guilty in Cyberstalking Case Linked to Charlotte Man’s DeathZara and Spumoni Featured as Humane Society of York County’s Pets of the WeekJohn Ward of Indian Land, SC is a recent May graduate of Grove City CollegeYork County Sheriff’s SWAT Team Wins North Carolina SWAT CompetitionDetective Brochin Awarded Clover Optimist Club Officer of the YearOffshore Drilling Reconsidered Off South Carolina CoastTwo Local Students Commissioned as Second Lieutenants at Clemson ROTC CeremonyNew Leadership for South Carolina National Guard as Maj. 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Henry McMaster Signs Landmark Tort Reform and Liquor Liability Bill Into LawMr. Penny Pincher: 3 Ways Money Can Provide SecurityCelebrating Dad: The Enduring Story of Father’s DayMcMaster Vetoes Bill to Clear Outdated Gun ChargesRock Hill Schools Welcomes Dr. Deborah Elder as New SuperintendentVolvo temporarily suspends production at SC plant citing parts shortagesSouth Carolina Lawmakers Poised for Significant Pay IncreaseI-77/SC 160 Interchange Undergoes Overnight Traffic Shift for Bridge ConstructionCopperheads Three-Peat: Catawba Ridge Claims Third Straight State Title in Rain-Soaked VictoryHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: The Surprising Benefits of Sitting on the Floor Every DaySouth Carolina Enacts Law Against Nonconsensual Image Sharing, Including AI DeepfakesProposed Federal Medicaid Cuts Raise Concerns for South Carolina Healthcare“Move Silfab” Publishes Letter in Response to York County ReleaseRock Hill City Council Greenlights Budget, Denies Ebenezer Road Rezoning, and Amends Accommodations Tax FundingFort Mill to Host “Summer Beach Bash” at Walter Elisha ParkLancaster City Council Addresses Budget, Roadways, and Community Initiatives in May 27th MeetingLancaster County Council Approves Key Budget Measures and Development AgreementsDemocratic Governors to Address SC State ConventionFMSD WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPALS AND ACADEMY COORDINATORDr. Abbey Duggins appointed SCDE Deputy Superintendent & Chief Academic OfficerRock Hill Senior Michael Davis Earns Prestigious SCAC ScholarshipSouth Carolina Launches Pilot Program Allowing Public Schools to Hire Non-Certified TeachersToppers Pizza in Tega Cay Closes DoorsRock Hill Receives $1.2 Million Grant as Part of Statewide Infrastructure FundingYork County Releases Statement Concerning Silfab SolarSouth Carolina Highlights Dam Safety Efforts Ahead of National Awareness DayPets of the Week: Meet Draco and Sherry from the Humane Society of York CountyBest & Worst Places to Raise a Family in 2025 – WalletHub StudyLocal Students Named to Western Carolina University Spring 2025 Dean’s ListLocal Players from York and Lancaster Counties Named to 2025 SCBCA Baseball All-State TeamsVA Streamlines Private Care Referrals, Promising Faster Access for VeteransDarrell Barrentine, 70, York, SCThe Great Hot Dog-Bun Conspiracy: A Culinary Conundrum Solved (Mostly)New SC Law Ends “Meal-Shaming,” Expands Free School Lunch AccessThe Password Paradox: 19 Billion Leaked Passwords and Why Your Digital Life Depends on Stronger HabitsProposed Federal Medicaid Changes Unlikely to Immediately Impact South CarolinaYork County Sheriff’s Office Boosts Starting Pay for Non-Certified DeputiesHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: Ideal Daily Walking Duration to Shed PoundsMr. Penny Pincher: The Hidden Charm of Small Town AmericaFort Mill Ford Hosts 6th Annual Memorial Day CelebrationFort Mill School District to Celebrate Over 1,300 Graduates on May 23Operation Endgame Dismantles Global Cybercrime Infrastructure in Landmark ActionMilitary 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Developments, and Modernizes Law Enforcement OrdinancesFort Mill Council Approves Development Fee Updates, Pauses New Residential Rezoning, and Debates Recreation Tax ChangesFort Mill School Board Discusses Budget, Approves Meal Price Increases, and Considers Sports Fee HikeSocial Security Retirement Age Officially Increases to 67 for Those Born in 1960Buc-ee’s Expands Nationwide with First North Carolina Location Coming to MebaneSenior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Returns June 1, Providing Fresh Produce Access to SC SeniorsTennessee Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft In Scheme Involving Fraudulent Deed Transfers And Property SalesCarowinds Honors Military with Free Admission for Memorial Day WeekendRock Hill School Board Names Dr. Deborah Elder as Superintendent FinalistSC Attorney General Supports New Federal Prison Rules on Inmate Housing, Transgender ProceduresYork County SWAT Responds After Grandmother Opens Fire on Family During Domestic 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Brandon Guffey for Advocacy After Son’s Tragic DeathYork County Hires Fire Services DirectorHumane Society of York County – Pets of the WeekSouth Carolina Is 2025’s Best State for Military Retirees – WalletHub StudyFort Mill Girls Celebrate State Title Triumph; Local Athletes Shine at SC 5A Division II Track & Field Championships with 8 Individual WinsSCDPS Steps Up Seat Belt Enforcement Ahead of 100 Deadly Days of SummerSC Bill Could Change How Short-Term Rental Taxes Are CollectedMr. Penny Pincher: Allow Someone Else to Absorb the DepreciationYork County Deputy Arrested for Felony Animal Ill-TreatmentSouth Carolina Enacts Hands-Free Driving Law Effective September 1New Law Regulates Kratom Sales in South CarolinaSilt Fencing Installation Begins on Spratt Street Ahead of Water Line ProjectYork County Daycare Operator Sentenced to Federal Prison for PPP Loan FraudCaleb Hall of Clover, SC, wins A.G. 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