Governor McMaster to Attend North Augusta Groundbreaking
Governor Henry McMaster’s upcoming schedule includes a groundbreaking ceremony in North Augusta, S.C., alongside the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
HMF Americana to Build Rent Community Near Charlotte
HMF Americana, a hybrid home development firm, recently acquired land from Harris Teeter in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area, with plans to construct a 221-unit build-to-rent residential community. This development, situated between Stallings and Weddington, North Carolina, will feature cottage-style rental homes. A portion of these homes will be designated for residents aged 55 and […]
Volunteers Assemble Donations for Local Charities
More than sixty women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered in Rock Hill on Friday, August 21, to prepare donations for four local charities in anticipation of the National Day of Service on September 11. These volunteers, representing congregations from York to Lancaster and Fort Mill to Chester, brought food donations […]
Rock Hill Faces Severe Weather Threat, Flash Flood Potential
Rock Hill and the broader Carolinas region are bracing for an increased threat of severe weather this Tuesday evening, with all types of severe weather possible. Residents are advised to have at least two methods for receiving warnings. A stalled front is expected to bring widespread rain to the Carolinas from overnight through Thursday. This […]
East Charlotte DMV Office Relocates to Albemarle Road
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles East Charlotte office will open at a new location on Wednesday, September 2, at 5525 Albemarle Road, Suite 200. State transportation officials announced this move on August 25. This relocation affects residents in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area, including those in Rock Hill who may utilize services across […]
Charlotte hosts music, wellness, arts events this week
Rock Hill residents looking for nearby activities can find a variety of events in Charlotte from August 31 to September 4, spanning music, wellness, arts, and nightlife. The week includes free health sessions, a birding walk, and concerts featuring artists like Kehlani and Bryson Tiller. On Monday, August 31, a free blood pressure self-monitoring session […]
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor renowned for portraying Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers productions and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh projects, passed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his death, stating Cullen died peacefully surrounded by family. Cullen’s family released a statement […]
Coyote vs. Acme Premieres After Underdog Journey
The film Coyote vs. Acme premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a significant moment for a project that faced an uncertain future. The movie, a hybrid live-action and animation feature set in the Looney Tunes universe, sees Wile E. Coyote pursuing legal action against the Acme Corporation due to its consistently […]
Six Flags Moves Headquarters from Charlotte to Texas
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced Thursday, August 27, 2026, its decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Arlington, Texas, by March 2027. This move signifies a return to the company’s roots, as the original Six Flags park opened in Arlington in 1961. The new central hub will be located at Choctaw […]
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]