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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Rock Hill. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rock Hill is preparing for the second annual Tour of Homes in conjunction with the Come-See-Me Festival — featuring eight properties including two key women’s shelters — with all proceeds supporting a nonprofit that aids women facing homelessness. The event will run today and tomorrow. Here Rock Hill
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two deadly fires claimed the life of 40-year-old Eba Gilmore at the Piedmont Medical Center and the lives of 63-year-old Sammylee Roseborough and his 9-year-old daughter Simaya, a third-grade student at Ebinport Elementary, and Rock Hill residents rallied to support the grieving family (with school counseling available) as authorities continue to investigate the fires (cause remains unknown). Here Rock Hill
- ➤ A house fire in Rock Hill claimed the lives of a 9-year-old girl and her father early Friday morning and left the community and Ebinport Elementary School grieving as firefighters responded around 7:30 a.m.—the investigation continues to determine the cause while support services and fundraisers assist the grieving family. Here Rock Hill
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Castle Heights Middle School teacher Doug MacAlpine was arrested twice (on March 31 and April 9) on charges including possession of child sexual abuse material and recording a staff member without consent and is now in custody as investigators review evidence. Here Rock Hill
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Learning from Lived Foster Care Experiences
6:00 – 7:30 PM — DiGiorgio Campus Center — Free entry — Engage in a panel discussion focused on the valuable insights from individuals with lived experiences in foster care.
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Euchre at Fewell Park
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of strategy and fun with a classic card game of Euchre.
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