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Local businessman turned Board of Trustees member

Marley Bassett

47 years ago, Gary Williams and his wife, Peggy moved to Rock Hill to establish a new putt-putt and games course. They have stayed ever since and have become valued…

Police Blotter Aug. 22-25

Ainsley McCarthy

On Aug. 1 the Reporting Officer (R/O) documented a harassment complaint from a female student against her ex boyfriend. The complainant showed the R/O text messages that the officer deemed…

West Center pool remains closed for maintenance

Chase Duncan

The West Center pool will remain temporarily closed for water level related maintenance after being shut down for cleaning in February 2022 due to a wild deer breaking and entering…

Winthrop convocation welcomes new freshman and 137th academic year

Chase Duncan

Winthrop University welcomed a new generation of freshmen students Monday morning as part of the annual convocation ceremony on the first day of the school’s 137th academic year. President Edward…

This week in American politics

Taylor Sallenger

Pfizer and BioNTech will soon ask the Food and Drug Administration to approve vaccine booster shots for those between the ages of 5 to 11 years old. This company announced…

LaRoche calls for return of representatives to board table

Chase Duncan

Winthrop trustee Jane LaRoche called for the return of student and faculty representatives to the board of trustees table after changes to the board’s bylaws last summer revised representative rights…

Information about the WU Alert system

Marley Bassett

Over the past couple of weeks, Winthrop University has experienced multiple instances of emergencies, from tornado sirens going off to an extended power outage last Monday night. Due to these…

SC House passes transgender sports ban

Marley Bassett

The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which would bar transgender women from participating in women’s sports, passed the SC House of Representatives on April 6. The proposed bill, officially H.4608,…

Who is Edward Serna?

Spencer Horton

“We are operating in a ‘new normal.’ Winthrop needs a president who can provide vision, leadership, and implementation,” said incoming Winthrop president Edward Serna. “I am ready to take on…