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South Pointe High School Battles South Florence in 4A State Championship
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 In a highly anticipated showdown, South Pointe High School’s football team is set to face South Florence for the South Carolina High School League...
Local High School Basketball Teams Face Crucial Road Games
Rock Hill, December 6, 2025 This weekend, several local high school basketball teams from Rock Hill, SC, prepare for challenging away games that could significantly affect their season standings. The Independence...
Kentucky Wildcats Secure Commitment of 4-Star WR Kenny Darby
Rock Hill, SC, December 6, 2025 The Kentucky Wildcats football team has gained momentum by securing a commitment from four-star wide receiver Kenny Darby from Airline High School in Louisiana. Darby,...
South Carolina Gamecocks Secure Win Against Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, December 6, 2025 In a thrilling ACC/SEC Challenge matchup, the No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks edged out the No. 22 Louisville Cardinals with a close score of 79-77. Key...
Join Breakthrough Worship for a Festive Christmas Celebration
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 Rock Hill will come alive with festive spirit at the Christmas Worship Night hosted by Breakthrough Worship. Set to take place at Knowledge Perk,...
Charlotte Invitational Showcases American Tennis Talent
Charlotte, NC, December 6, 2025 The Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, hosted the second annual Charlotte Invitational, attracting a crowd of over 10,000 fans. Top American tennis stars, including Venus Williams,...
J’Zavien Currence Named South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 J’Zavien Currence, a standout from South Pointe High School, has earned the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year award. Currence led his team...
Rock Hill High School Girls’ Basketball Team Falls to Greenville
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 In a closely contested matchup, the Rock Hill High School girls’ basketball team lost 45-42 to Greenville High School during the Y.C. Winborn Showcase....
Rock Hill Hosts Annual Christmas Parade
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 Rock Hill, South Carolina celebrated its annual Christmas Parade, themed ‘Light the Night,’ featuring illuminated floats, marching bands, and mascots. This festive event showcases...
BUSINESS
Charlotte Museum of Nature Gains Smithsonian Affiliate Status
Charlotte, NC, December 6, 2025 The Charlotte Museum of Nature has been recognized as a Smithsonian Affiliate, marking a significant cultural advancement for Charlotte. This affiliation allows the museum to leverage...
QC Ally Appoints Scott Ingram as New Chief Information Officer
Rock Hill, S.C., December 5, 2025 QC Ally, a leader in tech-enabled loan quality services, has appointed Scott Ingram as the new Chief Information Officer. With over 20 years of experience...
Riverstone Logistics to Relocate to Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill, SC, December 4, 2025 Riverstone Logistics, a supply chain company based in Charlotte, is planning to relocate its operations to Rock Hill, South Carolina. This strategic move will bring...
Charlotte’s Data Center Surge: Economic Gains and Energy Challenges
Charlotte, December 3, 2025 Charlotte is experiencing significant growth in data center development, promising major economic benefits through job creation and investment. However, this rapid expansion poses challenges for the local...
LPL Financial Acquires Minority Stake in Private Advisor Group
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 2, 2025 LPL Financial has acquired a minority stake in Private Advisor Group, reinforcing its support for independent financial advisors. This strategic move aims to bolster...
Forbes Names 25 North Carolina Companies as Top Employers
Rock Hill, SC, December 2, 2025 Forbes has recognized 25 companies in North Carolina for their outstanding workplaces, reflecting their commitment to employee satisfaction and positive workplace culture. This accolade highlights...
Charlotte’s Culinary Scene: Top 6 Food Stories You Missed
Charlotte, North Carolina, November 29, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina’s culinary landscape is booming with new restaurant openings, innovative dining experiences, and notable closures. This week, highlights include the upcoming Italian pasta...
New Federal Regulations Threaten North Carolina’s Hemp Industry
Charlotte, North Carolina, November 27, 2025 North Carolina’s hemp industry faces significant disruption as new federal regulations will limit THC content in hemp-derived products to 0.3%. This change, effective November 2026,...
Asheboro, North Carolina Expands with New EAS Facility
Asheboro, North Carolina, November 26, 2025 Environmental Air Systems (EAS) has announced a $20 million investment to build a new factory in Asheboro, North Carolina. The facility will create 300 jobs...
Events/What's Happening
Upcoming Marathons Across the U.S.
Rock Hill, SC, December 6, 2025 As runners across the nation gear up for an exciting year of races, various half and full marathons are scheduled to take place. From the...
FAMU Advances to HBCU Hoops Invitational Championship After Forfeit
Orlando, Florida, December 6, 2025 Florida A&M University (FAMU) has progressed to the championship game of the first HBCU Hoops Invitational following Barber-Scotia College’s controversial forfeit. The incident has raised questions...
Dense Fog Advisory for Rock Hill: What You Need to Know
Rock Hill, December 6, 2025 A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Rock Hill, South Carolina, until Saturday. Residents and travelers must take precautions due to reduced visibility expected to...
ChristmasVille Events Prompt CATS Bus Route Detour in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC, December 6, 2025 The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has announced a temporary detour for bus route 82x during the ChristmasVille events on December 4 and 5. This...
How ChristmasVille is Energizing Rock Hill SC’s Community
Rock Hill SC, December 6, 2025 Rock Hill, South Carolina, is celebrating the holiday season with its independent ChristmasVille festival. This nonprofit organization showcases community resilience by offering a vibrant holiday...
Charlotte’s Cheapest Gas Stations Revealed
Charlotte, December 5, 2025 As of December 5, drivers in Charlotte, NC can discover affordable gasoline prices at various local stations. Consumers are actively seeking ways to save at the pump,...
Nancy Mace Denies Rumors of Early Resignation From Congress
Charleston, South Carolina, December 5, 2025 Congresswoman Nancy Mace has dismissed rumors about her potential early resignation from Congress, stating that retirement is a ‘BIG FAT NO’. Despite expressing frustration with...
Fort Mill to Charleston: 200-Mile Run to Support Cancer Families
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 5, 2025 A man from South Carolina is undertaking a 200-mile run from Fort Mill to Charleston to raise funds for families affected by cancer. This...
York County Powerball Ticket Wins $150,000
York County, December 3, 2025 A Powerball ticket sold in York County has won a remarkable $150,000 at Red Rocket Fireworks. As residents celebrate the win, lottery officials urge everyone to...
CRIME
Armed Robbery at Burger King Near Carowinds
Fort Mill, South Carolina, December 5, 2025 An armed robbery occurred at a Burger King in Fort Mill, South Carolina, on December 4, when a masked man demanded money and fled...
Blacc Zacc Faces Multiple Charges Including Murder-for-Hire
Columbia, December 5, 2025 Columbia-based rapper Blacc Zacc, born Zachary Chapman, has been arrested on serious charges, including RICO conspiracy and a murder-for-hire plot. Authorities are considering pursuing the death penalty...
Fatal SUV Collision Claims Life of Local Woman in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 5, 2025 A tragic collision in Rock Hill, South Carolina, involving two SUVs, resulted in the death of 45-year-old Sarah Thompson. The accident, which happened on...
Teenager Dies in Tragic Batesburg-Leesville Crash
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, December 1, 2025 A heartbreaking incident occurred in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, when a pickup truck crashed into trees and overturned at night, resulting in the death of a...
Tragic Shooting of National Guardsmen Near White House
Washington, D.C., November 28, 2025 A shocking shooting incident involving two members of the West Virginia National Guard occurred near the White House, resulting in one dead and another critically injured....
Former Rock Hill Police Officer Sentenced for Child Exploitation
Rock Hill, South Carolina, November 27, 2025 Daniel Paul Shealy, a former Rock Hill Police officer, has been sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for receiving and...
Two Toddlers Injured in Newberry Shooting; Parents Arrested
Newberry, South Carolina, November 25, 2025 In Newberry, South Carolina, two toddlers aged 2 and 3 sustained gunshot wounds during a shooting incident in their home. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Department...
Fatal Two-Car Crash on I-77 in York County
York County, November 25, 2025 A tragic two-car collision on Interstate 77 in York County has resulted in one fatality and four hospitalizations. The crash occurred on Sunday night near mile...
Fort Mill Police Launch Homicide Investigation at Lakeview Apartments
Fort Mill, South Carolina, November 25, 2025 Authorities in Fort Mill, South Carolina, are investigating a homicide following a deadly shooting incident at the Lakeview Apartments. On November 23, deputies responded...
POLITICS
Join Breakthrough Worship for a Festive Christmas Celebration
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 6, 2025 Rock Hill will come alive with festive spirit at the Christmas Worship Night hosted by Breakthrough Worship. Set to take place at Knowledge Perk,...
Dennis Marstall Appointed as Wichita’s New City Manager
Wichita, Kansas, December 2, 2025 The Wichita City Council has chosen Dennis Marstall as the new city manager after a 5-2 vote. Marstall, previously the County Administrator for Lancaster County, South...
Tragic Shooting of National Guardsmen Near White House
Washington, D.C., November 28, 2025 A shocking shooting incident involving two members of the West Virginia National Guard occurred near the White House, resulting in one dead and another critically injured....
Charlotte Loses Manufacturing Project to Piedmont Triad
Charlotte, NC, November 27, 2025 Charlotte’s economic landscape shifts as a pivotal manufacturing project is relocated to the Piedmont Triad, resulting in a loss of around 300 jobs. This decision comes...
Federal Immigration Crackdown Stirs Controversy in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, November 26, 2025 Operation Charlotte’s Web has sparked significant unrest in Charlotte, NC, following federal immigration enforcement actions that resulted in over 370 arrests in five days. The operation...
Rock Hill Remembers Bobby ‘B.S.’ Plair, Sr.
Rock Hill, South Carolina, November 26, 2025 The Rock Hill community gathers to honor the life and legacy of Bobby ‘B.S.’ Plair, Sr., a distinguished musician and WWII veteran, who recently...
Local Law Firm Distributes Free Thanksgiving Meal Kits
Rock Hill, South Carolina, November 22, 2025 McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips in Rock Hill is giving back this holiday season by providing 500 free Thanksgiving meal kits to families in...
Rock Hill, SC Welcomes New Downtown Venue for Craft Beer and Artisan Eats
Rock Hill, SC, November 22, 2025 A new establishment has opened in downtown Rock Hill, enhancing the local dining and entertainment scene with a vibrant space for craft beer, wine, live...
Winthrop University Launches New Aviation Program to Support Local Workforce
Rock Hill, South Carolina, November 20, 2025 Winthrop University has announced a new aviation program set to commence in fall 2026. In partnership with Aviation Career Education Services Flight School and...
SPORTS
Upcoming Marathons Across the U.S.
Rock Hill, SC, December 6, 2025 As runners across the nation gear up for an exciting year of races, various half and full marathons are scheduled to take place. From the...
FAMU Advances to HBCU Hoops Invitational Championship After Forfeit
Orlando, Florida, December 6, 2025 Florida A&M University (FAMU) has progressed to the championship game of the first HBCU Hoops Invitational following Barber-Scotia College’s controversial forfeit. The incident has raised questions...
Rudolph’s Revenge: A Christmas in July Night Run
Rock Hill, South Carolina, November 25, 2025 Join the festivities in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with the Rudolph’s Revenge: A Christmas in July Night Run on July 18. This community event...
Major League Soccer Playoff Faceoff: NYCFC vs. Philadelphia Union
Chester, Pennsylvania, November 23, 2025 The Eastern Conference Semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs will feature a thrilling match between New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union. Taking place at...
Rock Hill High School Football Team Aims for Playoffs
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary Rock Hill High School’s football team is fighting for a playoff spot as Week 10 approaches, currently holding a record of 4-3...
Greensboro Swarm Signs DJ Burns for Upcoming G League Season
Greensboro, NC, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Greensboro Swarm has officially signed 25-year-old center DJ Burns, a former NC State standout, in preparation for the G League season. Acquired from...
Winthrop Volleyball Defeats Radford to Extend Winning Streak
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Winthrop University volleyball team achieved a solid victory against Radford, winning 3-1 in a conference match. Paige Bennett led with 17...
Indian Land Football Team Aims to Extend Undefeated Streak Against Fort Mill
Indian Land, SC, October 24, 2025 News Summary The Indian Land football team is set for a crucial matchup against Fort Mill this Friday, boasting an impressive undefeated record of 8-0....
Northwestern Trojans Dominate Rock Hill Bearcats in Rivalry Match
Rock Hill SC, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Northwestern Trojans triumphed over the Rock Hill Bearcats with a score of 45-14, marking their sixth consecutive victory in the historic rivalry....