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Monday, July 21st, 2025

Rock Hill welcomed the opening of the new ROAR Entertainment Center at 220 W White St., which offers mini-golf, an arcade with over 20 games, bowling, and a dining area with happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. — the family-friendly venue, a second location originally from Winston Salem, is part of The Thread’s $100 million redevelopment that also features promotions like free meals for children with an adult entrée.

Monday, July 21st, 2025

South Carolina declared a state of emergency today as over 175 wildfires burn across the state and firefighters work to contain a blaze near Myrtle Beach that has scorched 1,600 acres while eight Horry County neighborhoods are under evacuation orders. The National Weather Service forecasts rain by Tuesday—an expected change that may help ease dangerous conditions as officials continue efforts to battle the fires.

Monday, July 21st, 2025

Glenn McCall, chairman of Winthrop University’s Board of Trustees, died at 71 on July 11 due to complications from surgery — his leadership in education and state politics will be honored as Joel Hamilton is named to complete his term.