– Graduation Announcements Local Athletes Qualify for SCHSL 5A Division 2 Track and Field State ChampionshipsTega Cay Men’s Golf Association Par 3 Tournament RecapA Century of Celebration: The Enduring History of Mother’s DayMr. Penny Pincher: The Price of Phone AddictionSCDA Offers Pesticide Disposal Events Across South Carolina This MonthFloyd D. Johnson Technology Center Hosts First Firefighting Signing DayHeartbreak for Fort Mill Girls Soccer in Overtime Playoff Loss to EastsideBotnet Dismantled in International Operation, Russian and Kazakhstani Administrators IndictedSix Arrested in Lancaster County Drug Bust, Including Father-Daughter DuoSCETV Premieres Documentary Celebrating Rock Hill’s Vibrant Mural SceneSouth Carolina Legislature Approves Nighttime Golf Cart Use on Local RoadsFormer Rock Hill Police Officer Convicted on 18 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse MaterialThree Own Every Dollar (“OED”) Gang Members Convicted Of Four Murders And 10 Attempted MurdersLancaster County Administrator Presents FY26 Budget at Special MeetingOldcastle APG Expanding Operations in Lancaster County, Creating 30 JobsFinal defendant sentenced in DMV area dogfighting ringCompromise Reached on Liquor Liability Reform for SC Restaurants, BarsSurprise Checks on the Way: South Carolina Treasurer Launches $600K ‘Palmetto Payback’ ProgramFort Mill Bank Teller Targeted by Disguised Thief: Repeat Offender Sentenced to Twelve YearsIs Your Router the Real Reason for Your Home Wi-Fi Woes? It Might Be Time to Ditch the Single DeviceOldcastle APG to Open $20 Million Facility in Lancaster County, Creating 30 JobsYork School District 1 Names Three Finalists for Superintendent PositionRabid Raccoon Confirmed in York, SC, Public Health Officials Issue WarningFort Mill Students Recognized in South Carolina All-State Band Selections2025 Football Schedules Announced for Fort Mill Area High SchoolsHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: Night Owl or Early Bird: Here’s How Your Inner Clock Impacts Your Health12-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Arson in Lancaster Walmart FireSC House Approves Bill Aiming for Eventual Elimination of Income TaxBachAkademie Charlotte to Perform Baroque Cantatas in Lancaster This WeekendFort Mill School Board Reviews Student Achievements, Budget Plans, and Superintendent Search at May 6 MeetingDEA Executes Largest Fentanyl Bust in History, Seizes Over 400 Kilograms in Multi-State OperationCourtney Catledge Appointed Campus Dean of USC LancasterGoogle Fiber Expands High-Speed Internet to Fort Mill, South CarolinaLancaster County School District Honors Education Hall of Fame Inductees and 82 RetireesYork County Council Advances FY 2026 Budget With Countywide 1.5 Mil Tax Increase for Parks and RecreationSCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness MonthSOUTH CAROLINA’S TOP DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS PAID $10.6 MILLION IN 2024Hissho Sushi Relocates Headquarters to Rock Hill, Bringing 146 Jobs and $5 Million Investment to York CountyClover High School Honors Future Service Members with Military Signing Day“Shameless” Star Shanola Hampton Returns to Alma Mater Winthrop UniversitySC Bill Aims to Increase Public Access to School Board MeetingsDPH Recognizes South Carolina’s Nurses During National Nurses WeekDPH Recognizes South Carolina’s Nurses During National Nurses WeekRock Hill City Council Advances Rezoning, Approves Senior Housing Incentives at April 28 MeetingMan Sentenced to 444 Months for Firing on Law EnforcementLocal Students Among University of Georgia Class of 2025 GraduatesWinthrop Board of Trustees Meeting RecapYork, Lancaster County Baseball Teams Begin SCHSL Playoff PushLocal Teams Begin Playoff Push as SC High School Softball Postseason OpensHumane Society of York County’s Pets of the WeekDPH Observes National Hurricane Preparedness WeekApril Restaurant Inspections in Lancaster County: One Restaurant Rated ‘C’, All Others Now in ComplianceApril Health Inspections in York County: Majority Earn ‘A’, Six Restaurants Correct IssuesInaugural Gardens to Guns Event in Fort Mill Deemed a SuccessMr. Penny Pincher: The Downfall of In Person ShoppingLocal Students named to the Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s List at Spartanburg Methodist CollegeJessica Branham of Rock Hill inducted into Phi Beta KappaSouth Carolina Awarded $4.1 Million to Bolster Local Food SystemsLancaster County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Woman Involved in Taco Bell DisturbanceFort Mill Girls Lacrosse to Compete in State Championship Today: Here’s How to WatchSharon Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Following CyberTipChester Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Evasion, Illegal Firearm Possession, and False StatementsFort Mill Girls Soar, Catawba Ridge Boys Excel at Region 3-AAAAA Track & Field MeetGlobal to Local: The Small‑Package Tariff ShockSC House Passes Bill to Double Paid Parental Leave for Teachers, State EmployeesFort Mill DECA Students Shine on the International StageMinor Earthquake Reported in Lancaster County Near SC-NC BorderState Superintendent Ellen Weaver Applauds Passage of Educator Assistance ActIranian National Indicted for Running Dark Web Drug Marketplace Linked to 400,000 Orders, Including FentanylLeon Boulware Returns to Rock Hill High as Head Football CoachFree & Open Source Apps for Windows: Software That Saves and EmpowersTrader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon Recalled in SC and Other States Due to Undeclared AllergenSC Senate Considers Hands-Free Driving and Increased Penalties for Evading Law EnforcementFifteen Clover High School Athletes Sign to Compete at the Collegiate LevelHarris Teeter Breaks Ground on Catawba Ridge Market, Signaling New Retail Growth for Fort MillLancaster County Council Advances Road Funding, Backs Major Industrial Projects in April 28 MeetingLocal Students Named to USCB Chancellor’s ListDanielle Bowers received the Environmental Engineering Technology Degree AwardHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: Napping for Optimal Brain FunctionSouth Carolina Merges Three Health Agencies into New DepartmentRock Hill Men Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl ConspiracyProposed Bill Could Restrict “Offensive” Content in South Carolina SchoolsClover School District Board of Trustees Appoints Principals to Open New SchoolsNeed to Fly Soon? Options While You Wait for Your REAL IDBattling the Yellow Tide: Your Guide to Banishing DandelionsPaco’s Tacos & Tequila Now Open in Fort Mill’s Kingsley Town CenterMrs. Margaret Therrell Wilson, 86, Lancaster, SCBest Dam Festival Shirts Make a Splash!Fort Mill Girls Advance to State Title Game with 18-8 Win Over T.L. Hanna in Upper State ChampionshipLatest Winthrop Poll Reveals Divided Opinions in South CarolinaSouth Carolina AG Wilson Requests SLED Inquiry into Online Political Fundraising PlatformsSweet Success at the South Carolina Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5KSouth Carolina Is 2025’s 6th Worst State for Working Moms – WalletHub StudyDPH Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthGovernor Declares May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month: “Don’t Wait, Prepare Today”Charlotte Museum of Nature to Welcome Otters and More at New FacilityLocal Soccer Standouts Selected for Clash of the Carolinas All-Star MatchLocal Standouts Selected for 2025 North-South Soccer ClassicHometown Hero Headed to the Emerald City: Robbie Ouzts Drafted by the Seattle SeahawksClover Cheers Loudly for Jaylin Lane: A Hometown Hero’s NFL JourneyTop Local Performances at the 2025 Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic Elite Track MeetMr. Penny Pincher: Washington DC is a Worthy Representation of our FreedomTega Cay Real Estate Market Update — April 2025FBI Report: South Carolinians Lost $146 Million to Cyber Crime in 2024, Ranking 22nd NationallyState Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as Educator of the MonthRick Bradford Jenkins, 69, York, SCMary Ellen Kennington Hendryx, 88, Lancaster, SCLancaster Man Arrested in Connection with Armed Robbery at Jones Crossroads GrocerySignal: The Encrypted Messenger in the SpotlightDorman Tops Clover, Advances to Upper State Lacrosse Final; Fort Mill Girls AdvanceSouth Carolina Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Online Sports BettingSC bill could help Catawba Nation hire more police officers, tribe saysSouth Carolina Lawmakers Advance Bill to Dissolve SCHSLGovernor McMaster Signals Support for Boat Tax Relief LegislationParents of Teen Murder Suspect Arrested in Rock Hill Shooting InvestigationStep Back in Time: Tour Col. Elliott White Springs’ Historic Office at Fort Mill Town HallAbigale Ross of Rock Hill Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa PhiBill Introduced to Permanently Ban Offshore Drilling on Atlantic CoastEditorial: Grassroots Prevail, York County GOP Holds the Line Against Establishment TakeoverWinthrop University Student Affairs Recognizes Efforts by Outstanding StudentsSouth Carolina Receives Nearly $67 Million in Annual Tobacco Settlement FundsYork County Council Presents FY26 Budget and Parks Investment at April 21st MeetingSenator Michael Johnson Files Bill to Strengthen Zoning Appeals Rulings in Wake of Silfab DisputeSC Senate Votes to Remove Treasurer Curtis Loftis Over $1.8 Billion Accounting ErrorDPH Asks Residents to Safely Dispose of Unused Prescription Medicines During ‘Drug Take Back Day’ EventsMUSC Receives Approval to Build New Hospital in Indian LandCarowinds Hosting Lifeguard Hiring Event April 26-27Project Lifesaver Credited with Swift Recovery of Missing Child in York CountyFBI Marks the 45th Anniversary of the FBI’S Joint Terrorism Task ForcesGoogle’s NotebookLM: Your AI-Powered Research and Writing AssistantHit the Trails: A Beginner’s Guide to Trail RunningYork County Lacrosse Teams Eye Championship Runs as SCHSL Playoffs BeginMr. Penny Pincher: The Price of Shifting Societal NormsDiscover Opportunities at South Carolina’s Governor’s Schools: Informational Meeting in LancasterTwo York County Men Sentenced to Prison on Child Sexual Abuse Material ChargesFive Winthrop Music Students Win International ScholarshipsMelissa McCartney Named Dean of Winthrop’s School of Graduate, Continuing, and Online EducationFuture of Silfab Solar Plant in Fort Mill Uncertain as Zoning Bills AdvanceClover Town Council Confronts Recreation Strain, Zoning Updates, and Funding Gaps Amid Rapid Growth at April 14, 2025 MeetingJoint Meeting of Lancaster County Council and Lancaster City Council – April 15, 2025Two Lights For Tomorrow: Commemorating 250 Years Since Revere’s RideFort Mill, Tega Cay, and Clover Recognized Among South Carolina’s Safest Cities in 2025Julia Guzman of York, SC and Isabella Marz of Fort Mill, SC Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyRock Hill Homicide Under Investigation; Suspect ArrestedYork and Lancaster County Fire Departments Earn 2024 Fire Safe South Carolina Community DesignationHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: Overcoming Social Anxiety: Effective Strategies for a Balanced LifeLake Wylie’s Britt Myers Jr. Secures 5th Place After Day One at Lewis Smith Lake TournamentHotel Developer Breaks Ground on Hampton Inn & Suites in York, SCFree Radon Test Kits Offered to South Carolina HomeownersFort Mill Ranks as 7th Fastest-Growing Suburb in AmericaSouth Carolina Bill Proposes Tougher Penalties for Attacks on Police K-9s, HorsesGFWC York County Woman’s Club Offers Scholarships to Military and Veteran FamiliesFort Mill Dermatology Clinic Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings for Melanoma Monday and Skin Cancer Awareness MonthShining Stars of Education: York School District Honors Teachers and Support Staff of the Year for 2025-2026Fort Mill School Board Discusses 2025-26 Budget and Potential 21.2 Mill Tax Increase at April 15th MeetingSCDOT Pauses License Plate Reader Installation Amid Legislative ReviewYork Gears Up for “Our Trail Ride to Freedom” Juneteenth CelebrationYork School District One Honors Outstanding Teachers and Support Staff of the Year for 2025-2026Coming Soon in Lake Ridge: Renovated 5-Bedroom Home at 704 Fresia DriveThree Cheers for Safety: Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and Clover Shine as Among the Safest for Senior Living in South CarolinaYork County Planning Commission Reviews Major Rezoning and Development Requests at April MeetingMUSC to Build South Carolina’s First Dedicated Cancer Hospital in CharlestonFort Mill Police Department Moves Headquarters to New Town HallIndian Land’s Julie Holmes Crowned Mrs. South Carolina 2025Social Security Introduces New Anti-Fraud Measures and Service Updates Effective April 14, 2025How Rights and Citizenship Under the 14th Amendment Were Tested in SCGoogle.org Awards $1M Grant to Train South Carolina Nonprofits in AITega Cay Elementary Named 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse SchoolSally Awad Joins Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Charlotte OfficeLocal Athletes Shine at Prestigious All American Track Meet in ColumbiaJulia Guzman or York, SC inducted into Psi Beta170 Women Gather for Regional Conference in Fort Mill, Uplifting Community and Strengthening FaithYork County Republicans Elect New Leadership, Choose Delegates at Packed GOP ConventionPets of the Week – Humane Society of York CountyDaily Drinks, Daily Risks: Understanding the Health Impacts of Regular Alcohol ConsumptionLancaster County Council Launches FY2026 Budget Talks with Focus on Growth, Staffing Needs, and Strategic Fund UseChamber Music for All to Perform Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ in Lancaster on April 18How to Hide Your IP Address and Stay Anonymous Online: VPN, TOR, and Proxy Servers ExplainedMr. Penny Pincher: 3 Career Change LessonsSC Bill Aims to Boost Teacher Ranks with Pay Incentives for ProfessionalsFort Mill Police Launch New Bicycle Unit for Enhanced Community EngagementFORT MILL ANNOUNCES 2025 DISTRICT HONOR ROLL TEACHERS OF THE YEARChester County Man Pleads Guilty to Selling MethFour South Carolina Defendants Sentenced for Civil Rights Crimes Targeting HispanicsTrey Hawkins, 58, York SCArmed Individual Arrested After Entering Fort Mill PublixDark Web Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Federal PrisonSouth Carolina House Advances Hands-Free Cell Phone Driving LegislationTega Cay’s Samuel Paukovitz Wins 2025 SC High School Chess Championship TitleCarowinds Springs into Spring BreakFort Mill Man Arrested in Monroe, Tied to $1.25 Million Car Theft Ring8th Annual Silver in the City Airstream Festival Returns to Downtown York, SCNew Administrative Assignments – York School District OneExplore Local Heritage at the 2025 Battle of the Waxhaws Event WeekendTega Cay Resident Launches VRV Athletics: A New App Connecting Locals Through SportsClover School District Announces 2025-2026 School-Level Teachers and Support Staff of the YearHealthy Living with Dr. Hall: The Only Science-Backed Way to Lose Belly FatBuzz Off, Carpenter Bees! Protecting Your Deck This SpringTee Up for a Cause: 7th Annual Yellow Jacket Classic Returns to Tega Cay Golf ClubGlobal to Local: What does “Liberation Day” mean for you?