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Police Search for Teen Suspects in Lancaster Shooting
Lancaster Township, October 27, 2025 News Summary Police are investigating a shooting incident involving two teenage male suspects at the Lancaster Green apartment complex. The suspects fired eight rounds, with three...
Advocating for Housing Security in Lancaster County
Lancaster County, October 27, 2025 News Summary Luke Feltenberger, a Conestoga Valley High School junior, advocates for homeless youth in Lancaster County after facing housing insecurity himself. During the 2023-24 school...
Karen Dalton Announces Candidacy Against Scott Perry
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 26, 2025 News Summary Karen Dalton, a Republican from Carlisle, has declared her intention to run against U.S. Representative Scott Perry in the 2026 primary for Pennsylvania’s 10th...
Pickup Truck Crash Injures Three in Bowmansville
Bowmansville, October 26, 2025 News Summary A pickup truck crash in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, injured at least three individuals on Friday morning. The crash involved an adult male driver and...
Urgent Search for Missing 2-Month-Old Infant and Parents
York City, October 26, 2025 News Summary Authorities in York City are in urgent need of assistance as they search for a 2-month-old male infant and his parents, Elizabeth Brown and...
Rollover Crash in Fairview Township Claims Young Life
Fairview Township, October 26, 2025 News Summary A tragic rollover crash in northern York County resulted in the death of a 23-year-old passenger and injuries to two others. The incident occurred...
1,000 Gallons of Gasoline Spill at Sam’s Club in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, S.C., October 26, 2025 News Summary A major gasoline spill occurred at Sam’s Club on Cross Pointe Drive in Rock Hill, S.C., where approximately 1,000 gallons of gasoline leaked...
Lancaster County Prepares for Winter Snow with Aging Snowplows
Lancaster County, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Lancaster County Engineering Department is preparing its aging fleet of snowplows for the winter season, despite challenges posed by supply chain issues causing...
Frost Advisory Issued for Lancaster County and Surrounding Areas
Lancaster County, October 25, 2025 News Summary A frost advisory has been issued for Lancaster County, Dauphin, and Lebanon counties early Saturday morning, with temperatures expected to drop significantly. The advisory,...
BUSINESS
Lawsuit Against MESA for Billing Unrequested EMS Services
Columbia, Pennsylvania, October 27, 2025 News Summary Municipalities in Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against the Municipal Emergency Services Authority (MESA), alleging improper charges for emergency medical services (EMS) they did...
Piedmont Medical Center to Open Emergency Facility in Indian Land
Indian Land, October 25, 2025 News Summary Piedmont Medical Center is set to open the first emergency facility in Indian Land, South Carolina, by spring 2026, enhancing local healthcare access. The...
Costco Plans $240 Million Distribution Center in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 24, 2025 News Summary Costco is considering a $240 million distribution center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, which could create 165 jobs at an average wage...
Rock Hill Plans Redevelopment for Historic Storefront
Rock Hill, October 18, 2025 News Summary Rock Hill is considering the redevelopment of an abandoned storefront that has been vacant for five years. Southern Street Development purchased the property for...
Tartan Residential Secures Financing for Johnston Farms Development
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 18, 2025 News Summary Tartan Residential has obtained $32.3 million in construction financing for the Johnston Farms development in Rock Hill, SC. This 120-unit workforce housing...
Lancaster County Commissioners Progress on New Prison Facility
Lancaster County, October 16, 2025 News Summary Lancaster County commissioners have made substantial progress on plans for a new prison facility with approval for utility companies to start engineering work. The...
Redevelopment Plans Announced for Abandoned Storefront in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, October 16, 2025 News Summary Southern Street Development has revealed plans to transform an abandoned storefront in Rock Hill, located at East White Street and South Charlotte Avenue. Acquired...
York County Planning Commission Advances Major Development Proposals
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 15, 2025 News Summary The York County Planning Commission has sent several residential, retail, and business development proposals to the York County Council for review. Key...
Millennial Candidates Vie for Rock Hill City Council Seat
Rock Hill, October 15, 2025 News Summary Sarah Emerson Vining and Nate Mallard are competing for the open City Council seat in Rock Hill’s Ward 6, following the retirement of Jim...
Events/What's Happening
Lancaster Opens New Recovery Center for Substance Use Issues
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, October 27, 2025 News Summary Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is set to unveil the Lancaster Recovery Center, a vital new resource for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder and...
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...
Grants Awarded to Catawba Cultural Center for Heritage Preservation
Rock Hill, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Catawba Cultural Center in Rock Hill has received nearly $1 million in grants to support cultural preservation amidst the expansion of Catawba Two...
Clover Drug Operation Dismantled in York County
Clover, York County, October 25, 2025 News Summary Authorities in York County have dismantled a drug operation linked to a Clover barbershop and convenience store, seizing over 16 pounds of illegal...
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....
Lancaster County Announces Grant Opportunity for Nonprofits
Lancaster, South Carolina, October 21, 2025 News Summary Lancaster County has unveiled a $100,000 grant opportunity aimed at local nonprofit organizations, intended to bolster the quality of life in the community....
CRIME
Police Search for Teen Suspects in Lancaster Shooting
Lancaster Township, October 27, 2025 News Summary Police are investigating a shooting incident involving two teenage male suspects at the Lancaster Green apartment complex. The suspects fired eight rounds, with three...
Urgent Search for Missing 2-Month-Old Infant and Parents
York City, October 26, 2025 News Summary Authorities in York City are in urgent need of assistance as they search for a 2-month-old male infant and his parents, Elizabeth Brown and...
Lancaster County Prepares for Winter Snow with Aging Snowplows
Lancaster County, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Lancaster County Engineering Department is preparing its aging fleet of snowplows for the winter season, despite challenges posed by supply chain issues causing...
Brothers’ Legal Troubles Prompt Local Police Action
Dillsburg, October 25, 2025 News Summary In Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, Jeff Rodriguez-Gonzalez was arrested for allegedly aiding his brother Christopher in evading police capture. Christopher is wanted on several warrants, prompting local...
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Manslaughter and Child Exploitation
York County, October 25, 2025 News Summary Mitchell Charles Strickland received a 30-year sentence for the voluntary manslaughter of his landlord, Steven Stowe, and for third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor....
Teen Sentenced to Prison for Reckless Driving and Assault
Philadelphia, October 24, 2025 News Summary Keniel Ian Junio Wright, a 19-year-old from Philadelphia, received a prison sentence of 3.5 to 10 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated...
Man Rescued After Arm Gets Trapped in Corn Picker
Drumore Township, Lancaster County, October 24, 2025 News Summary A man was successfully rescued after his arm became trapped in a horse-drawn corn picker in Drumore Township, Lancaster County. The Robert...
Man Sentenced for Attempted Bank Robbery in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, October 24, 2025 News Summary Eli Gage Eason, 28, has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for his role in a strong arm bank robbery at Wells...
Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups Arrested in FBI Investigation
Orlando, October 24, 2025 News Summary In a shocking turn of events, former Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested as part of...
POLITICS
Karen Dalton Announces Candidacy Against Scott Perry
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 26, 2025 News Summary Karen Dalton, a Republican from Carlisle, has declared her intention to run against U.S. Representative Scott Perry in the 2026 primary for Pennsylvania’s 10th...
York County Woman Charged in Voter Registration Fraud
York County, October 25, 2025 News Summary Samantha Szukiewicz, 36, is one of seven individuals charged in a fraudulent voter registration investigation in York County. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office filed...
Collision at Notorious Lancaster County Intersection Injures One
Warwick Township, Lancaster County, October 24, 2025 News Summary A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV at the intersection of Route 501 and West Lexington Road in Lancaster County resulted...
Rock Hill City Council Election Heats Up in Ward 5
Rock Hill, October 24, 2025 News Summary Residents of Rock Hill are preparing for the city council election in Ward 5, where incumbent Perry Sutton faces former councilwoman Nikita Jackson. Early...
York County Residents Face Loss of Food Assistance Benefits
York County, October 23, 2025 News Summary Nearly 60,000 residents of York County are set to lose their food assistance benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The disruption impacts...
Lancaster Circuit Court Addresses High-Profile Criminal Cases
Lancaster, Virginia, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Lancaster County Circuit Court, under Hon. John S. Martin, is currently handling multiple significant criminal cases, including serious charges against Ernest O. Kelley,...
Lancaster County Cuts Funding for Social Services Amid Budget Crisis
Lancaster County, October 22, 2025 News Summary Lancaster County commissioners have decided to halt full reimbursements to social service providers beginning in November due to a prolonged state budget impasse. This...
Surge in ICE Arrests in York City Raises Concerns
York City, Pennsylvania, October 21, 2025 News Summary A significant rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests has been reported in York City, Pennsylvania, with data showing 537 apprehensions in...
Lebanon County Signs Hazmat Agreement with Lancaster County
Lebanon County, October 21, 2025 News Summary Lebanon County has entered a three-year agreement to provide hazmat services to Lancaster County, approving $20,000 annually. Though approved by a 2-1 vote, concerns...
SPORTS
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...
Charlotte Hosts Thrilling Sports and Community Events This Weekend
Charlotte, October 18, 2025 News Summary Charlotte is set for an action-packed weekend featuring sports events, community gatherings, and cultural celebrations. The Charlotte Checkers will play against the Iowa Wild, while...
Winthrop University Baseball Kicks Off Fall Season
Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 15, 2025 News Summary Winthrop University baseball begins its fall season under head coach Mike McGuire with matchups against Team Ontario and Queens this weekend. Both...