Good morning, Rock Hill.

Rep. Bill Taylor pushed for eight years and warned that up to $50 million in highway funds might be withheld if drivers did not use cellphones hands-free, and on April 9 the House passed his bill 85-25.

The law allows the use of Bluetooth devices and fines drivers $100 for a first offense and $200 for later ones—while removing driving record points to keep insurance rates steady—and it now moves to the Senate.

At Rawlinson Road Middle School Saturday—where over 400 GOP members gathered—a contested vote was held with Congressman Ralph Norman in attendance, and party members elected Scott Anderson as chair and Caitlyn Boyle as vice chair.

Yesterday, The Gardener’s Bench podcast offered local gardeners advice on lime trees, pre-emergent treatments and an invitation to learn more—produced by Our Three Sons Broadcasting, LLP.

Charlotte will host youth basketball tournaments this weekend, featuring The Lady Rumble and The Grassroots Tournament of Champions at venues in Rock Hill and Indian Trail—lower-level scouts will look for emerging talent in the absence of Division I coaches.

Local schools will also announce coaching changes that signal new beginnings for their teams.

Alex Ferry—a Penn State graduate—won the 2025 Collegiate Disc Golf National Singles Championships in Rock Hill after competing against 181 players and scoring 10-under par 48.

He plans to build on his national win by seeking more support for disc golf and exploring job opportunities in meteorology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Movie Night at Purrfect Pair Cat Cafe: Studio Ghibli's The Cat Returns

6-8 p.m. — Purrfect Pair Cat Cafe — $25 — Enjoy a magical evening with Studio Ghibli's animation surrounded by adorable cats.