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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Rock Hill. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, Rock Hill Police Chief Richard Bryant and Richard Lester took part in the Bear River Heroes Fundraiser to support local initiatives. WRHI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A tragic house fire on April 4 in Rock Hill killed 43-year-old Sammylee Roseborough and his 9-year-old daughter Simiya when the fire started in the kitchen of their home on Deas Street near Cherry Road — firefighters came at 7:30 a.m. but the house was already burning— and police are checking the cause. Here Rock Hill
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today Business Rock Hill reported on 250 acres of land with a strong potential for development in the City. The podcast explained the property’s scope and possible benefits for local business — a subject that could shape Rock Hill's future growth. WRHI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock Hill will host the York County Underexposed Film Festival for its 11th season from April 24-26. The festival will show 46 international short films—offering Q&A sessions after screenings and an awards ceremony—with tickets starting at $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Here Rock Hill
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Catawba Ridge High School has welcomed Adam Wurtzel to its Emmy Award-winning newscast—Copperhead’s Up, where students gain hands-on experience in broadcasting local stories. The program recently won four student Emmys and teaches young reporters essential television production skills. Here Rock Hill
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ York County Council approved design work for eight Pennies For Progress road projects that voters approved in November—on January 21 the Council backed a $20 million loan to begin work early since tax funds will not come in until October. Staff is working with SCDOT to bid about $15 million in road resurfacing projects that will start later this year, and the loan will be repaid over three years from future tax revenues. WRHI
- ➤ York County Council voted 4-3 to raise new impact fees by $11,000, increasing the charge to $29,640 for single-family homes & $20,796 for apartment units to fund facility construction for the Fort Mill School District. Burke said the fees helped fund the district’s sixth middle school, a new early childhood center & updates to its 10-year facility plan while keeping property taxes stable. Queen City News
- ➤ York County Council voted 5-2 to switch ambulance services from Fort Mill EMS to Atrium Health to boost emergency care — the change is set to cut response times as the county grows. Atrium Health will negotiate a new contract with the county to meet its medical standards. Here Rock Hill
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Chair Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Cost info not provided — Discover the gentle practice of chair yoga tailored for relaxation and balance.
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Come See Me BBQ Cook Off
April 11-12 — Winthrop Lake — TBA — Celebrate the flavors of South Carolina BBQ at this delicious cook off during the Come-See-Me Festival.
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Come-See-Me Tailgate Party, Skydiving & Fireworks
3-10 p.m. — Winthrop Lake — Free entry for under 21 — Celebrate with family-friendly entertainment featuring skydiving and a spectacular fireworks finale.
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Plant Swap
2 p.m. — Green Space Plant Company — Free entry — Exchange plants, seeds, and cuttings in a community-friendly atmosphere.
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UX Bootcamp in Rock Hill, SC
Monday to Friday — York Technical College — $3,744 — Master UX design skills to create user-friendly apps and websites.
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Easter Eggstravaganza
9–11 a.m. & 1–3 p.m. — Main Street Children's Museum — Free with admission — Hunt for eggs and create art inspired by springtime festivities.
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York Boys JV Soccer vs South Pointe
7-8:45 p.m. — South Pointe High School — Free entry — Catch an exciting conference soccer match as York faces off against South Pointe at home.
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Disc Golf Putting League
5:45-9 p.m. — Slow Play Brewing — $5 to play — Test your skills and enjoy discounted drinks while playing with the Roc Hill Disc Golf Club in a friendly putting league.
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LIVE MUSIC with David Warner
5:30-8:30 p.m. — CCB Bistro & Vine — Check for cover charge — Enjoy live music and a relaxing evening at a top-rated local venue.
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Annual Family Easter Egg Hunt
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Power House - Food Hall and Apartments at University Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled day with an egg hunt and a vibrant Spring Vendor Market.
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