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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...
Julian Walker Commits to the Gamecocks, Strengthening Local Football Talent
Columbia, South Carolina, December 5, 2025 Julian Walker, a four-star defensive end from Dutch Fork High School, has committed to the University of South Carolina, flipping from his previous commitment to...
USC Tops College Football Recruiting Class
Rock Hill, SC, December 5, 2025 The University of Southern California (USC) has made a significant mark by leading the 2026 college football recruiting class. For the first time since 2006,...
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...
Walker Harris Sets New Passing Record for HBCU Football
Rock Hill, SC, December 5, 2025 Walker Harris, quarterback for North Carolina Central University, has made history by breaking the single-season passing record with 3,214 yards. His achievement not only showcases...
Historic Rock Hill Property Sells for $1 Million
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 5, 2025 A historic homestead in Rock Hill, South Carolina, has been sold for $1 million, marking a significant milestone in the area’s real estate market....
Charlotte Hosts Major Sporting Events This Weekend
Charlotte, NC, December 5, 2025 This weekend, Charlotte will be the center of excitement as it hosts a series of major sporting events, including the ACC Football Championship and the Charlotte...
Northwestern Trojans Set for Championship Showdown Against Irmo Yellowjackets
Rock Hill, December 5, 2025 The Northwestern Trojans will face off against the Irmo Yellowjackets in the SCHSL 5A Division II state championship game on December 5, 2025. Coming off a...
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...
BUSINESS
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...
Rock Hill Vendor Mall’s New Owners Envision Local Hub
Rock Hill, South Carolina, November 25, 2025 The new owners of the Rock Hill vendor mall are reimagining the venue as a community hub, featuring coffee, art, and unique retail offerings....
Events/What's Happening
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...
Inmate Dies After Assault at South Carolina Prison
Bishopville, South Carolina, December 3, 2025 A 37-year-old inmate, Mario Leven Harrison, died after being assaulted at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina. The incident, reported by the South...
Grambling State University Announces Commencement Speaker
Grambling, Louisiana, December 2, 2025 Grambling State University has announced that Emmy Award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur Jemele Hill will be the commencement speaker for the Fall 2025 ceremony. Scheduled for...
Family Concert: The Music of The Beatles for Kids in Port Chester
Port Chester, NY, December 2, 2025 Families in Port Chester can delight in an upcoming concert titled ‘The Music of The Beatles for Kids.’ Scheduled for December 6, the event will...
Rock Hill Schools Face Enrollment Decline
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 2, 2025 Rock Hill, South Carolina is witnessing an unexpected decline in school enrollments across all six districts in the region, even as the population is...
Brady Rymer to Perform Family Concert in Selden
Selden, NY, December 2, 2025 Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could will perform a lively family concert at the Middle Country Public Library’s Selden building on December 5. This...
Jim Shore’s Christmas Miniatures Bring Holiday Cheer to Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 2, 2025 Renowned artist Jim Shore brings holiday cheer to Rock Hill, South Carolina, with his handcrafted Christmas miniatures. These festive figurines, part of Shore’s Heartwood...
Woman Injured in Accidental Shooting at Food Lion Parking Lot
Columbia, South Carolina, December 1, 2025 In Columbia, South Carolina, a woman is recovering after an accidental shooting occurred outside a Food Lion grocery store. The incident took place when she...
Experience the Magic of ChristmasVille in Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill, SC, December 1, 2025 Rock Hill, South Carolina, is set to host the annual ChristmasVille festival, which will feature nearly 70 magical activities for the whole family. From December...
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
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...
Arafan Diané Commits to University of Houston Basketball
Rock Hill, SC, November 20, 2025 Arafan Diané, the top center prospect from the 2026 recruiting class, has committed to the University of Houston for men’s basketball. At 7-foot-1 and 290...
SPORTS
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....
Winthrop University Volleyball Dominates Charleston Southern
Rock Hill, October 18, 2025 News Summary The Winthrop University volleyball team triumphed over Charleston Southern, sweeping the match with set scores of 25-20, 25-20, and 25-18. This victory marks Winthrop’s...
Northwestern Trojans Secure Dominant Win Over Rock Hill Bearcats
District 3 Stadium, October 18, 2025 News Summary The Northwestern Trojans triumphed over the Rock Hill Bearcats with a commanding 45-14 victory at District 3 Stadium. This win extends their streak...