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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Rock Hill. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The City of Rock Hill is working this week to keep electric rates affordable for residents. Officials say the measures are planned to control energy costs + help keep household bills low. WRHI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winthrop University announced that longtime dance faculty member Sandra Neels, who performed with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and retired in May, passed away in early June. Parker Funeral Home in Rock Hill is handling her arrangements—the Department of Theatre and Dance will honor her legacy at the Fall Dance Showcase in December. WRHI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy proposed a 12.1% electricity rate increase to fund infrastructure upgrades and a new natural gas plant that will add about $74.8 million in revenue and raise residential monthly bills by roughly $21.66—from $144.85 to $166.51—beginning February 1, 2026. The company will also file to build a plant in Anderson County expected to produce roughly 1,400 megawatts of power to improve grid reliability amid recent severe weather. Here Rock Hill
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina has enacted H.3049, which makes sharing intimate images without consent a felony — the law sets penalties including fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to five years and also covers AI-created images. Lawmakers plan a follow-up bill to allow victims to file lawsuits for further protection. Here Rock Hill
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mahjong Game at Fewell Park
1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly game of Mahjong every Friday afternoon.
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Yoga and Mimosas Morning Retreat
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — The Mercantile by Copper Dwelling & Design — Refunds available up to 7 days before — Start your day with a relaxing yoga session and enjoy bottomless mimosas afterwards.
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