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Parent accuses child for falsely using his identification for student loan

She' Franklin

On Oct 11, Winthrop University Police Department received a call from a student’s parent inquiring about his child falsely using his identification for student loans. According to the Reporting Office…

Petty Larceny Located At West Thompson Hall

She' Franklin

Winthrop University Police Department responded to a petty larceny incident reported on Oct 20. The incident involved a missing personal item at West Thompson Hall Oct 20 between the hours…

Students for Accountability and Action chartering gets postponed after meeting with the Council of Student Leaders

Marley Bassett

The Council of Student Leaders (CSL) held a meeting earlier this month where they reviewed the charter application for the newly formed advocacy group, Students for Accountability and Action (SAA).…

York County’s Muslim village Holy Islamville made by “law-abiding American citizens who are living a normal life”

Spencer Horton

Tucked away in central York County sits Holy Islamville, a small Muslim community that has been in the county since 1983. Founded by Muhyyudin Abdul Rauf, Kamal Shakir, Ali Abdul…

From Barista to Boss: The Assistant to the Chief of Staff reflects on the evolution of her career at Winthrop University

Ainsley McCarthy

Samantha Kroft moved to Rock Hill with her now-husband John Kroft to attend Winthrop in 2016, where she worked at Starbucks but eventually worked her way to the Office of…

Suspect found with more than 4 pounds of marijuana

She’ Franklin

A suspect was arrested after over four pounds of marijuana was found in a vehicle during a routine patrol check of the Cherry Road parking lot located near Winthrop University…

This week in American politics

Marley Bassett

President Joe Biden announced his plans for reforming current policy on marijuana with three steps on Oct 6. Biden announced a federal pardon for all those currently serving in prison…

Alumnus Charles Yearta to become new Chief of Police

Chase Duncan

Charles Yearta, the newly appointed Chief of Police at Winthrop University Police Department (WUPD), has over 15 years of service and is eager to continue his efforts for the safety…

UPDATED: Downed phone lines prevent attacked student from calling WUPD

Chase Duncan

A Winthrop student was physically assaulted by a non-Winthrop affiliated stranger on Wednesday night while phone lines were down across campus, preventing students from calling the Winthrop University Police Department…