Saturday, April 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Rock Hill. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 11th, an armed man entered a local Publix in Fort Mill and caused panic among shoppers before fleeing into an employee office where York County deputies quickly arrested him—recovering a rifle, a handgun and ammunition without any injuries reported. Here Rock Hill
- ➤ Rock Hill Schools teacher and track coach Doug MacAlpine, 37, was arrested this week on secret peeping charges after a video he recorded in a Castle Heights Middle School classroom showed him secretly filming a coworker's leg — he remains on administrative leave pending further investigation and posted bond. Queen City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A bill in the state legislature proposes to ease the teacher shortage by letting work experience outside the classroom count toward teaching pay—two years of relevant work would equal one year of classroom experience and time as a teacher's aide would count equally—officials say the plan is nearing final approval. WRHI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina House has approved a bill that will require drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. The bill passed 85-25 and now goes to the Senate, and if enacted, will fine first-time offenders $100 while giving warnings for six months—aiming to boost road safety. WRHI
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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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Digital Renaissance: Disney Animation in the 1990s
11 PM - 1 AM — 143 N Confederate Ave, Rock Hill, SC — Free entry — Explore the impact of computers on Disney’s animation boom during the 1990s.
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