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What’s happening in South Carolina politics

Marley Bassett

Since most of the state government was sworn in this past month, many elected officials have hit the ground running in terms of implementing, crafting and enforcing policy for South…

New produce market aims to fight against ‘food apartheid problems’ in the Rock Hill community.

Jada Strong

A new farmers market called Farmacy: Community Farm Stop opened on 641 Crawford Road in Rock Hill. Jonathan Nazeer, CEO and founder of Victory Garden’s International, opened its doors in…

‘Breaking Barriers for Waiting Children,’ advocating for better permanency in adoption from foster care

Zoe Jenkins

The month of March hosts multiple month-long awarenesses, some include by not limited to: Women’s History Month, National Reading Month, Disability Awareness Month and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. March also…

Police Blotter – March 1st, 2023

Marley Bassett

Vehicle damages light pole The police department was informed of a damaged light pole located on Winthrop Memorial Circle. This incident occurred on Feb. 22, 2023. The officer was then…

“It all started with a Phish t-shirt”

Marley Bassett

Editor's Note: These are my parents and I had the best time interviewing them. Withers Education Building is not often thought of as a spot where love stories begin but…

144 graves found on Winthrop alumni’s newly purchased property

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop alumni Andrew Lazenby, class of 2006 and 2009, purchased 100 acres of land in Rock Hill that contained 144 graves of enslaved Africans. During the process of purchasing the…

Two bills proposed to ban critical race theory in SC Legislature

Marley Bassett

Amid the backdrop of similar education bills being proposed across the United States, both the South Carolina House and Senate have proposed bills to ban the instruction of critical race…

Emerging University Center Will House Restaurants, Retail Space, and More Apartments

Mari Pressley

University Center at Knowledge Park is a part of “a $200 million mixed-use development.” When construction completes, The project will be home to the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center,…

Pride or Prejudice? Confederate flag lifted over Spartanburg Highway

The Johnsonian

David Ibragimov On October 22, 2022, a Confederate flag was raised over the I-85 highway in Spartanburg county. The flag, being a 30x50-foot flag and the largest Confederate flag in…

York County Sheriff Issues Unpaid Traffic Ticket Warrant Letters to Community

She’ Franklin

Beginning Monday, Oct 10, if anyone has any unpaid traffic tickets in York County you now have a chance to pay it, according to York County Sheriff, Kevin Tolson. According…