Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Rock Hill. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 27 at 3:32 a.m. in Fort Mill, investigators found that Kendale Richardson Williams died after he used a stun gun and tried to strangle his ride service driver at Motel 6 on Carowinds Boulevard, and authorities determined the driver acted in self-defense—so no charges will be filed. WRHI
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a Way.com report finds that driving records affect car insurance rates in South Carolina—Walhalla offers the lowest liability premiums with American National charging $25 a month. The report shows that traffic violations raise rates significantly, adding cost to drivers. Here Rock Hill
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ York County announced the hiring of Lisa Wolf-Chason as its new Public Information Director. She will join on September 29 — officials say her background from Port Tampa Bay and Pinellas County Schools will help improve communications —. WRHI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FriArts @ Winthrop Convocation
11 a.m. — Winthrop University — Free entry — Discover handmade sketchbooks at Convocation and join the campus scavenger hunt throughout the year.
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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.
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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.
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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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Mahjong Gathering at Fewell Park
1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Engage in a friendly tile-based game of Mahjong every Friday afternoon.
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Hoppin' Summer Market at Hoppin' RH
12-5 p.m. — Hoppin' Rock Hill — Free admission — Discover local artisans and enjoy craft brews in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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