#LocalNews Archives

Police Blotter – April 19th, 2023

Jeremiah Williams

Marijuana possession in Phelps Hall An officer responded to a report of the odor of marijuana in the residence hall, which the officer would confirm the presence of the odor…

Winthrop student wins city council seat

Christian Smith

He was awarded Coast Guardsman of the Year in the 2000s. He coached NFL players when they were kids. He just won a city council seat. And, he is a…

Former employees say Knowledge Perk created hostile work environment

Taylor Sallenger

Editor’s Note: Throughout this piece, ‘they’ and ‘them’ are used to refer to a singular person, not multiple people. Olivia Corby uses ‘they/them’ pronouns, and Emily O’Regan uses ‘she/they’ pronouns.…

Common Market opens in Rock Hill

Marley Bassett

Off of West Main Street, less than a mile from Winthrop’s campus, lies the newest addition to Rock Hill’s growing food community: Common Market, a combination of a bar, deli,…

Murdaughs’ mysterious murders

Autumn Hawkins

The well-known Murdaugh family came into the national spotlight this year after their name became tied to multiple deaths. The Murdaugh family has been synonymous with court cases and…

York County Councilman William “Bump” Roddey runs for mayor

Christian Smith

William “Bump” Roddey, current York County District 4 County Councilman and Winthrop University alumnus, is running to be Rock Hill’s mayor. In 2017, he lost the mayoral election to the…

Ishmael Lowery: Mayoral Candidate

Garrett McCluggage

A local business owner has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Rock Hill mayoral race. Although candidate Ishmael Lowery is not running on behalf of a specific party, he defines…

Anne Springs Close’s life and impact

Christian Smith

“I saved one too many trees.” These were some of the last words of noted conservationist and philanthropist Anne Springs Close, as she lay in a hospital bed…

Daily Scoops offers ice cream and diversity

Christian Smith

The Adult Enrichment Centers’ (AEC) Daily Scoops is a food truck serving custom ice cream and cone flavors that offers competitive wages to a diverse employee base, specifically differently-abled people. …