Local News Archives

Election Season Spotlight: Local Candidates

Gabriela Griggs

October 31, 2024 Get some background in the local candidates running for office in York County. With the 2024 presidential election soon coming to a close, it can be easy…

South Carolina Performs First Execution in Over a Decade, with Five More Likely to Follow

Evi Houston

Following legal deliberations addressing expired lethal injection drugs and the legalization of a firing squad and electric chair, the state is prepared to administer capital punishment every five weeks if…

Superintendent Announces Controversial Partnership with PragerU

Zachary Bell

October 10, 2024 State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver recently announced that teachers in S.C. public schools will have the option to incorporate material from PragerU into their classrooms. The…

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Rock Hill Drone Guy

Marley Bassett

If you ever take a walk around downtown Rock Hill, you might notice something in the sky. Above the skies soars one of the many drones belonging to the Rock…

York County proposes voting line changes

Marley Bassett

York County is postponing a county council vote on proposed voting line changes that come after the 2020 census report. The county is currently divided into seven districts that incorporate…

Health clinic offers free services to those who qualify

Marley Bassett

York County Free Health Clinic is a local health care provider located near Winthrop’s campus on Cherry Road. The clinic provides free health services to those who qualify in the…

Police Blotter 08/25

Sarah Hassler

On Aug. 25, the Reporting Officer (R/O) and Sgt. Geralds were conducting property checks around The Nest apartments. Geralds instructed the R/O to park the patrol car and walk in…

Community Fridge spreads food around Rock Hill

Christian Smith

The Rock Hill Community Fridge, located at The Mercantile, serves as a hub for distributing excess and donated food to those in need. The Mercantile, located at 130 W.…

Miracle Park: A place for everyone to belong

Lily Fremed

After many months of watching the progress along Eden Terrace Road, the long-awaited opening of Rock Hill’s Miracle Park is almost here. The inclusive park is set to hold a…