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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Rock Hill. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rock Hill today celebrates the 90th anniversary of Passmore’s Grocery and Grill, which opened in 1935 and has served as a local hub with hearty meals such as hamburgers and fried bologna sandwiches. Co-owner Michael Black said the restaurant has stayed true to its family traditions—welcoming locals with a warm, nostalgic dining experience. Here Rock Hill
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pat Maness retired as principal at Cherry Park Elementary School in the Rock Hill School District on April 14th. WRHI
- ➤ Tega Cay Elementary School was named a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School after a rigorous evaluation (including stakeholder surveys and a two-day site visit) that confirmed its teaching excellence. The designation, valid for five years, makes it the fifth school in the Fort Mill School District to earn national recognition. WRHI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Rock Hill will consider a rezoning proposal for the 245-acre area, now known as the Palmetto Research Park (the former Panthers facility site), which may shape the area’s future use. Queen City News
- ➤ After the Civil War, lawyer Amos T. Akerman used the 14th Amendment in York County to charge Klansmen with taking away rights—he got 55 men to plead guilty to denying citizens their voting rights. His battle shows how birthright citizenship was meant to protect all people in South Carolina. WRHI
- ➤ The Rock Hill City Council unanimously approved the rezoning of the former Carolina Panthers practice facility on Monday night, allowing 215 acres at 2394 Eden Terrace to switch from commercial to industrial use. City leaders expect the change to attract new businesses and create jobs in the biomedical and manufacturing sectors—key areas for future growth. Here Rock Hill
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Athletes from York County competed at the All American Track Meet in Columbia on April 11–12. Clover High School's Mackenzie Boggess won the girls triple jump while Rock Hill High School's Aidan Graham captured the boys discus title, proving local talent on the national stage. WRHI
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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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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.
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Spring Soiree Sip & Stroll
12-5 p.m. — Purrfect Pair Cat Cafe — Free entry — Sip on something sweet while shopping local and cuddling with kitties.
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April Finishing Clinic for Field Players and Goalkeepers
3:30-5 p.m. — Carolina Futsal Development Center — Registration required — Hone finishing and shot-stopping skills in a competitive environment.
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