Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
Good morning, Rock Hill.
💼 Business
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is set to open a new location at 1018 Gold Hill Rd in Fort Mill—construction is underway and a sign shows the store will open soon.
The restaurant is also hiring a Shift Leader as it expands its team.
📰 Economy
ATI Inc. opened a titanium aerospace manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County today that is expected to create nearly 70 jobs and produce titanium alloy sheet essential for stronger aerospace components.
The plant at 340 Industrial Park Lane in Pageland received local economic support — including a $550,000 grant and job development credits — to boost its infrastructure.
🎓 Education
Clemson University unveiled Deep Orange 16, a semi-autonomous rescue vehicle built by graduate students to improve disaster response after Hurricane Helene.
The vehicle — backed by the VIPR-GS Research Center and the U.S. Army — will deliver emergency supplies and transport injured people while giving students real-world engineering experience.
🎉 Rock Hill Events
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Morning of Table Tennis
9-11 a.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Free entry — Engage in friendly table tennis matches with the OWLS Club.
Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game
1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of friendly card gaming at Fewell Park.
York County Data Walk
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Pathways Community Center — Free entry — Engage in an interactive data walk to influence community health improvement topics for the next four years.
Balance Bike Practice
4-6 p.m. — Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track — Entry information not specified — Focused practice session exclusively for balance bikes on the BMX track's selected sections.
Mahjong Game at Fewell Park
1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Engage in a fun, tile-based game of Mahjong in a community setting.
Mahj & Mingle
5-8:30 p.m. — 1204 Alexander Rd, Rock Hill, SC — Cost not specified — Enjoy a fun afternoon mastering the art of Mahjong while building community with like-minded women.
FriArts @ Winthrop Convocation
11 a.m. — Winthrop University — Free entry — Discover handmade sketchbooks at Convocation and join the campus scavenger hunt throughout the year.
Soul Line Dancing at Northside Recreation Center
6-8 p.m. — Northside Recreation Center — Donation to instructor — Celebrate movement and music at a vibrant soul line dance party.
York County UCC Meeting
3:30-5:00 p.m. — RH Operations Center — Free entry — Collaborate on safe digging practices and local utility project updates.
Winthrop Part-Time Job Fair
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — DiGiorgio Campus Center — Employer fees apply — Network with local employers seeking part-time help in a casual setting.
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