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Winthrop University Eagles Compete in Tryon Invitational
Mill Spring, North Carolina, January 30, 2026 The Winthrop University Eagles men’s and women’s track and field teams are gearing up for the Tryon College Banked Invitational at the Tryon International...
Measles Outbreak in Columbia, South Carolina Prompts Vaccination Action
Columbia, South Carolina, January 30, 2026 Columbia, South Carolina is facing a significant measles outbreak with 789 confirmed cases, surpassing previous records. The outbreak, concentrated in Spartanburg County, has led to...
Rock Hill Man Charged with Murder in Cold Case Breakthrough
Rock Hill, January 29, 2026 In a significant development, Paul Ray Craig Jr., 51, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 77-year-old Walter Faile, who was found dead in...
Winthrop Women’s Basketball Faces Presbyterian College in Key Matchup
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 28, 2026 The Winthrop University women’s basketball team is set to play against the Presbyterian College Blue Hose at the Winthrop Coliseum. This matchup is crucial...
Spartanburg County Delays Votes on Project Spero Due to Concerns
Spartanburg, South Carolina, January 28, 2026 The Spartanburg County Council has postponed further consideration of Project Spero, a proposed AI data center due to rising public opposition and environmental worries. This...
Rock Hill: A Catalyst for South Carolina’s Growth
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 28, 2026 Rock Hill, South Carolina, is emerging as a major driver behind the state’s rapid growth, with a population of approximately 75,798 and a remarkable...
Schneeberger Expands Operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 28, 2026 Schneeberger, a Swedish company, is expanding its operations by leasing a 42,000-square-foot facility at Selwyn Waterford Business Park in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This...
Competitive GOP Race Shapes Future Governance in South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, January 27, 2026 As the 2026 gubernatorial election looms, the Republican primary showcases a competitive landscape with candidates vying for nomination. Current polling indicates Congresswoman Nancy Mace as...
York County Experiences Hotel Booking Decline
York County, SC, January 27, 2026 York County, South Carolina, has reported a 3% decrease in hotel bookings, mirroring trends seen in states like New York and California. Contributing factors include...
BUSINESS
SpeedPro Expands to Rock Hill, SC: A Boost for Local Businesses
Rock Hill, South Carolina, February 11, 2026 SpeedPro, a provider of large-format printing solutions, has opened a new studio in Rock Hill, SC, aimed at supporting local businesses with high-quality visual...
Innovative Restaurant Revitalizes Crestwood’s Economy
Crestwood, MO, February 10, 2026 The opening of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s new location in Crestwood marks a significant contribution to local economic growth, creating around 60 new jobs and...
Rock Hill’s Economic Future: Embracing Uniqueness and Opportunity
Rock Hill, SC, February 9, 2026 Rock Hill, SC is embracing its unique assets to boost economic growth by supporting local businesses and fostering innovation. As the community highlights its historical...
Insurance Reform Urged in South Carolina Legislature
Charleston, SC, February 9, 2026 Discussions in the South Carolina Legislature highlight the urgent need for insurance reform over lawsuit reform. Lawmakers aim to tackle high insurance premiums affecting residents and...
York County Proposes New Regulations for Data Centers
York County, South Carolina, February 7, 2026 York County officials are reviewing and proposing amendments to data center regulations aimed at balancing community needs with economic development. This initiative addresses concerns...
Charleston Business Owner Under Investigation for GPS Monitoring Failure
Charleston, February 7, 2026 A Charleston business owner is facing scrutiny for allegedly neglecting to monitor nearly 150 individuals accused of violent crimes in South Carolina through a GPS tracking program....
New goGLOW Studio to Enhance Local Beauty Scene in Chesterfield
Chesterfield, February 7, 2026 goGLOW, a premium sunless tanning studio, will open its second location in Chesterfield, St. Louis in March 2026. Following its successful Rock Hill location opened in 2024,...
Explore Charlotte’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants
Charlotte, North Carolina, February 6, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina is home to an impressive selection of Black-owned restaurants that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the community. From soul food to...
Main Street Capital Partners with BASELoad in New Investment
Rock Hill, SC, February 6, 2026 Rock Hill’s BASELoad, a provider of healthcare data solutions, has secured a significant recapitalization led by Iron Creek Partners. This investment aims to enhance BASELoad’s...
Events/What's Happening
Gastonia Men Sentenced in $200K Check Theft and Laundering Conspiracy
Gastonia, North Carolina, February 11, 2026 Justin Isiah Hawkins and Emmanuel Lee Baldwin from Gastonia were sentenced for their involvement in a scheme to alter and launder a $200,000 Treasury check....
Teen’s Manslaughter Case Exposes Risks of Unsecured Firearms
Rock Hill, South Carolina, February 11, 2026 A boy in Rock Hill has been sentenced to probation for involuntary manslaughter after the accidental shooting death of his friend with a stolen...
Delve into Astronomy at Rock Hill’s New Seminar Series
Rock Hill, South Carolina, February 10, 2026 The Museum of York County is launching a three-part seminar series titled ‘To the Solar System and Beyond’, designed for individuals aged 12 and...
Rock Hill Man Sentenced for Stabbing K-9 Officer
Rock Hill, South Carolina, February 8, 2026 Travonte Tate was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawfully injuring K-9 Officer Apollo during a domestic violence incident. This...
Legal Developments in Rock Hill Shooting Impact Community
Rock Hill, February 8, 2026 The murder charge against D’markieoun Clyburn related to a fatal shooting at a block party in Rock Hill has been dismissed, leading to concerns from the...
Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival: A Community Celebration
Madison, WI, February 7, 2026 The Wisconsin Union is hosting its annual Winter Carnival, featuring over 30 winter-themed events from February 5 to 7. This cherished tradition aims to unite the...
High Point University Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Winthrop
Rock Hill, S.C., February 5, 2026 The High Point University women’s basketball team achieved a commanding 88-74 victory against Winthrop University, preserving their unbeaten record in conference play. The Panthers started...
Rock Hill Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Rock Hill, South Carolina, February 5, 2026 A 21-year-old man in Rock Hill, SC has been arrested after confessing to possessing child sexual abuse materials on his mobile device. Daniel Austin...
Rock Hill Welcomes Plans for 150+ New Homes
Rock Hill, South Carolina, February 5, 2026 Rock Hill, South Carolina is set for a significant expansion with over 150 new apartments and townhomes in the pipeline. The developments aim to...
CRIME
Rock Hill Man Charged with Murder in Cold Case Breakthrough
Rock Hill, January 29, 2026 In a significant development, Paul Ray Craig Jr., 51, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 77-year-old Walter Faile, who was found dead in...
Five Arrested in Drug Raid in Indian Land, South Carolina
Indian Land, South Carolina, January 22, 2026 In a significant law enforcement operation in Indian Land, South Carolina, five individuals were arrested for their involvement in drug trafficking and illegal firearms...
Fatal Shooting at Rock Hill House Party Leads to Arrest
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 21, 2026 A tragic shooting at a house party in Rock Hill, South Carolina has resulted in the death of a victim and the arrest of...
Man Killed and Woman Injured in Drug Deal Shooting in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 20, 2026 In Rock Hill, South Carolina, a drug deal turned violent, leading to the death of a 30-year-old man and injuring a 28-year-old woman who...
Rock Hill Mother and Son Arrested for Dogfighting
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 17, 2026 In a significant animal welfare case, a mother and son in Rock Hill have been arrested for running a dogfighting operation at their home....
Charlotte Reports Significant Decline in Violent Crime
Charlotte, N.C., January 16, 2026 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has reported a notable decline in violent crime, achieving a 21% reduction compared to the previous year. This positive trend reflects the...
Rock Hill Man Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 14, 2026 A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred in Rock Hill, South Carolina, resulting in the death of a male victim. The driver fled the scene before...
Search for Missing Teenager in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 14, 2026 Authorities are conducting a search for a 16-year-old girl in Rock Hill, South Carolina, who went missing without her medication. The girl was last...
Shooting Near Lake Wylie Leaves One Dead
Lake Wylie, South Carolina, January 13, 2026 A shooting incident occurred near Lake Wylie, resulting in one fatality. Authorities responded quickly and have assured the public that there is no ongoing...
POLITICS
Competitive GOP Race Shapes Future Governance in South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, January 27, 2026 As the 2026 gubernatorial election looms, the Republican primary showcases a competitive landscape with candidates vying for nomination. Current polling indicates Congresswoman Nancy Mace as...
Governor McMaster Advocates for NIL Agreement Transparency in South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, January 23, 2026 Governor Henry McMaster is urging for heightened transparency in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements between schools and student-athletes, citing concerns over the current lack...
Governor McMaster Appoints New Leadership for SEC
Columbia, SC, January 22, 2026 South Carolina’s State Election Commission is poised for a significant transformation with the appointment of Robert Bolchoz as Chairman, following Dennis W. Shedd’s resignation. Bolchoz brings...
Joel Hamilton Steps Up as Chairman of Winthrop University Board
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 22, 2026 Joel Hamilton has been appointed as the new chairman of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees, succeeding the late Glenn McCall. Hamilton, who has...
Rock Hill City Council Postpones Decision on Gettys Center Sale
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 17, 2026 The Rock Hill City Council has delayed a vote on the proposed sale of the Gettys Center, which has raised concerns among local artists...
Venezuela’s Political Landscape Shifts with Machado and RodrÃguez
Rock Hill, SC, January 16, 2026 The evolving political landscape of Venezuela has garnered international attention, particularly with the recent meeting between opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado and President Trump. During...
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands to Charlotte Suburbs
Concord, January 14, 2026 Sprouts Farmers Market is set to open a new location in Concord, North Carolina, enhancing access to fresh and organic products for local residents. This marks Sprouts’...
Political Landscape Shifts as Lawmakers Announce 2026 Candidacies
Rock Hill, South Carolina, January 14, 2026 In Rock Hill, South Carolina, key lawmakers have declared their candidacies for higher offices in the upcoming elections. Ralph Norman eyes the governorship, David...
Cap on Superintendent ‘Golden Parachutes’ Proposed in South Carolina
Rock Hill, S.C., January 13, 2026 State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver has proposed a cap on separation agreements, or ‘golden parachutes,’ for superintendents in South Carolina. The initiative aims to...
SPORTS
High Point University Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Winthrop
Rock Hill, S.C., February 5, 2026 The High Point University women’s basketball team achieved a commanding 88-74 victory against Winthrop University, preserving their unbeaten record in conference play. The Panthers started...
Garden Hill Students Shine at Rock Climbing Championship
Garden Hill, Manitoba, January 28, 2026 Students from Garden Hill First Nation showcased their athletic skills at the MFNSS Rock-Climbing Championship, promoting physical fitness and cultural pride. The event brought together...
Spartanburg County to Host Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games
Spartanburg County, January 11, 2026 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, will host the prestigious Carolinas Classic All-Star Basketball Games in the upcoming years, showcasing top high school basketball talent from both North...
Charlotte Gears Up for Panthers Playoff Watch Parties
Charlotte, NC, January 9, 2026 Charlotte is buzzing with excitement as the Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams in a pivotal NFC Wild Card playoff game. The city...
Rock Hill SC to Host National BMX Championship Event
Rock Hill, SC, December 18, 2025 USA Cycling has revealed that Rock Hill, SC, will be the host city for the Elite BMX event as part of the 2026 National Championships....
Elite BMX Championship to be Hosted in Rock Hill, SC
Rock Hill, SC, December 18, 2025 The 2026 USA Cycling National Championships will feature the Elite BMX Championship in Rock Hill, SC, offering local cyclists a chance to compete for the...
Rock Hill Unveils $19 Million Bleachery Fieldhouse for Community Events
Rock Hill, South Carolina, December 18, 2025 Rock Hill, South Carolina, has officially launched the Bleachery Fieldhouse, a $19 million sports facility designed to accommodate a variety of community events and...
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...