Good morning, Rock Hill.

18-year-old Denarion Au’shad Gordon turned himself in on June 23 for a June 2 shooting on the 1800 block of Heather Square—he faces charges of attempted murder and firearm possession in a violent crime that injured a 33-year-old man.

South Carolina’s labor market grew in May as overall employment increased by over 5,000 jobs and the state’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%.

In York County, where Rock Hill is located, job growth in key sectors like government & education and health services & professional services helped lower the local unemployment rate to 3.7%.

Resident Culture Brewing Co. launched Above the Freya — a free five-part series to boost financial empowerment for women — that began with a budgeting session yesterday at its South End taproom at 332 W.

Bland St. Future sessions will cover debt, investing, saving and smart partnership planning.

The Rock Hill City Council unanimously approved a $313 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 on June 23—raising trash removal fees by $5 per month and wastewater bills by 8% while keeping property taxes and electric rates unchanged.

The budget creates 10 new full‑time positions and cuts five part‑time roles to adjust staffing for rising costs.

Piedmont Medical Center held its annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive to help families get healthy breakfasts this summer.

The event featured a cereal eating contest—Fort Mill School Board Chair Kristy Spears won—and the donated cereal was delivered to Pilgrims’ Inn.

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.

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.

Community Yoga in The Park

7-8 p.m. — Glencairn Garden — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing outdoor yoga meet-up with the community under the trees.

Rock Hill Boxing Club Session

4-8 p.m. — Emmett Scott Center — Open for youth and adults — Join the local boxing community for an engaging workout and skill development.

30/30 Workout Session

6-7 p.m. — Emmett Scott Center — $6 per class — Get fit with a balanced mix of cardio and weight training tailored for the community.

Morning of Table Tennis

9-11 a.m. — Boyd Hill Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in some friendly competition with community members at this table tennis morning.

Rummikub Gathering

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in a strategic and luck-filled tile game that brings friends together every Thursday morning.

ISSA Kids Pop Up Art Party – Slime Time

4-7 p.m. — White Street Station Indoor Vendor Mall — $10 — Create your own custom slime with fun mix-ins at this interactive art party for kids.

Yoga @ Northside Recreation Center

11 AM – 12 PM — Northside Recreation Center — Free entry — Enjoy an hour of refreshing yoga in a supportive community setting.