Good morning, Rock Hill.

Rock Hill is celebrating a week of Pride events that started Monday night at The Mercantile and include plays, art shows, and community gatherings.

The week will culminate on Saturday — an outdoor festival at 121 Caldwell St. featuring over 150 vendors, performances, and family activities is set to draw a large crowd.

Cynthia the Cat, a one-year-old with a jet-black coat and orange eyes, and Bibby the Dog, a playful 5-year-old, are the featured pets at the Humane Society of York County (HSYC) in Fort Mill and are ready for adoption.

The shelter (which seeks donations and volunteers during its busy kitten season) asks interested adopters to call 803-802-0902.

A tragic motorcycle accident early Sunday just after 4:30 a.m. about two miles south of Rock Hill on Catawba Church Road at Springdale Road resulted in the death of local 27-year-old Bailey Griffin—whose 2021 Harley-Davidson left the road and hit a ditch, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Service members in the South Carolina National Guard will see their tuition assistance increase to $12,000 per academic year starting this fall under the new state budget—full-time students will receive up to $4,000 per semester and the lifetime cap rises from $22,000 to $25,000.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation closed the right lanes of Interstate 77 Northbound at mile marker 82 over Cherry Road on June 16 at 10 a.m. — repairs were expected to be finished by the end of the day and drivers were advised to seek alternate routes.

On Saturday, thousands gathered in downtown Rock Hill for a ‘No Kings’ rally to protest government initiatives and call for Congress to reclaim constitutional power—an event that was part of a nationwide movement.

Protesters in at least six other cities joined similar demonstrations—and the gathering coincided with Flag Day and a military parade in Washington.

USA BMX Practice Sessions

4-8 p.m. — Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track — Membership required — Hone your BMX skills during the exciting practice sessions.

Thursday Night Thunder: Race 6

9:30 p.m. — 1307 Riverwalk Parkway — Free entry — Experience the thrill of Race 6 at Thursday Night Thunder in Rock Hill's vibrant racing scene.

ISSA Kids Pop Up Art Party: Weaving and Fiber Arts

4-7 p.m. — White Street Station Indoor Vendor Mall — $10.00 — Create your own 8x10 weaving with yarn at this fun art party for kids.

Laced Up Affair

6-10 p.m. — Northside Recreation Center — $75 — An evening of style, fun, and giving back to support local families in need.

Pinch Pot Pottery Workshop

2-3:30 p.m. — Green Space Plant Company — $50 — Create a Lizard and Coil Pot while sipping a glass of wine.

Summer Grapevine Wreath Art Workshop

2-3:30 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Materials included — Create a beautiful grapevine wreath adorned with flowers and a birdhouse under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Pump Track Open

12-8 p.m. — Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track — Check the schedule for current conditions — Bring your bike for a fun day on the pump track.

KMR Summer Camp Plus Competition #1

1 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — KMR Athletics — $400 per athlete — Participate in a competitive summer camp with track and field events in Rock Hill.

Messy Mondays at Miracle Park

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Miracle Park of Rock Hill — Free entry — Creative art classes in a fun outdoor setting for kids aged 5 and older.

Mahjong Game at Fewell Park

1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly game of Mahjong every Friday afternoon.