Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Rock Hill.
Camp Canaan in York County is recovering after Tropical Storm Helene caused seven feet of floodwater that damaged the camp’s multipurpose room, yurts, and welcome center.
The camp is finalizing repairs—building a weather-proof dining hall and strengthening safety measures—as it prepares to welcome back campers for the summer.
On July 10 at 3:09 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting at Dollar General in Sharon where a male suspect attacked a vehicle and the driver fired his legally carried gun in self-defense, with the victim dying on July 13 + the York County Sheriff’s Office and the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office have determined no charges will be filed.
BAYADA Home Health Care awarded York Technical College $600,000 to help address South Carolina’s rising nursing shortage by launching an apprenticeship program that offers hands-on home care training and scholarship opportunities up to $23,000.
The program prepares students for various nursing roles—such as RN, LPN, and CNA—and will begin once applicants are enrolled.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing FEMA today over $200 million in disaster protection funding cuts that he says are devastating for emergency readiness & call for accountability from federal officials.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has issued updated vaccine rules for school-age children for the 2025-26 school year.
Fifth-graders must now receive two Hepatitis A shots given at least six months apart + students in grades 7-12 must get Tdap on or after their tenth birthday while eleventh-graders need two chickenpox doses unless they are already immune.
Soul II Sole Line Dance Club
7-9 p.m. — Emmett Scott Center — Free entry — Experience Detroit Style ballroom dancing to the rhythm of urban music with master instructor Demond Carter.
TroCats Sneaker Ball
7 p.m. - 11:59 p.m. — The Mill Room — No Refunds — Dress to impress for a stylish night of fun at the Sneaker Ball.
The Braid Bar Workshop
8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Price info unavailable — Master the art of hair braiding with hands-on guidance from professional stylists.
Women At The Well Bible Study
3-5 p.m. — 1224 Shenandoah Cir — Free entry — A nurturing gathering for women focused on spiritual renewal and collective empowerment.
Pottery Class at Northside Recreation Center
6-8 p.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Cost information pending — Explore your creative side with pottery classes that promise fun and skill-building.
Mexican Train Dominoes Event
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Free entry — Challenge your friends to a game of Mexican Train Dominoes for strategic fun and engaging gameplay.
Bible and Brew
5:30-8 p.m. — Techno Café — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with coffee and thoughtful conversations about faith and fellowship.
Cars and Coffee Rock Hill
9-11 a.m. — Knowledge Perk Coffee Company — Free to attend — Connect with car enthusiasts over coffee and showcase diverse vehicles from classics to exotics.
Open House
6-8 p.m. — 1658 Crestdale Rd — Free entry — Explore a beautifully maintained one-level home in the heart of Rock Hill with inviting features and spacious living.
2025 ACL World Championships
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Rock Hill Sports & Event Center — Free for spectators — Experience a week of high-energy cornhole competition and family fun.
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