Good morning, Rock Hill.

Indian Land will welcome three new stores in October with Lowes Foods opening on October 9, Target debuting on October 12, and Costco starting on October 30—local officials will adjust traffic and propose a 1% sales tax to fund road projects.

These developments are expected to boost shopping options and support retail growth in the area.

Gov. McMaster declared a state of emergency Friday as a tropical system moved off the coast of Cuba — it is set to become Tropical Depression Imelda by tomorrow and may bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the Carolinas.

Local officials are preparing to deploy resources and coordinate with federal agencies as the storm advances.

MUSC broke ground Friday in Indian Land for a new hospital and a medical pavilion on 84 acres at 9280 Charlotte Highway, a half-mile south of Marvin Road.

The pavilion will open in 2026 and the hospital will start in 2027 to offer services (including OB-GYN, orthopedics, and cardiology) that may reduce the need for local residents to seek care across the state line.

Tomorrow evening, the Winthrop University men’s and women’s cross country teams will race at Winthrop Farm with the men’s race at 6:00 p.m. and the women’s race at 6:45 p.m.—Coach Raffael Craig said the event will feature a new course designed by Coach Fiol to help the teams prepare for the upcoming conference meet.

Today, West Charlotte secured a 32-9 win over Mallard Creek in their high school football game after narrow losses in earlier matches.

The team looks forward to building on this victory as they prepare for upcoming contests.

Gnome and Mushroom Workshop

2-4 p.m. — Green Space Plant Company — $55 per person — Craft your own gnome and mushroom while enjoying a glass of wine.

Align & Expand Yoga Class

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Ebenezer Professional Building — Registration closes 9:30 p.m. — Experience a harmonious blend of movement and stillness in this yoga class focusing on alignment and relaxation.

Trivia Tuesday at Slow Play Brewing

7-9:30 p.m. — Slow Play Brewing — Free entry — Brush up on your trivia knowledge for a chance to win fun prizes with friends.

Euchre Gathering at Fewell Park

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Engage in a friendly game of Euchre on autumn afternoons.

Savor the Flavors 10th Anniversary Event

6-9 p.m. — The White Home — $60 per ticket — Experience a culinary celebration with local food, live music, and community vibes.

Mahjong Game at Fewell Park

1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of tile-based Mahjong in a welcoming community setting.

Hoptoberfest 2025

All Day — Hoppin’ Rock Hill — Free entry — Experience Rock Hill's biggest Oktoberfest party with live music, food, and competitions.

Downtown Jazz Jam

6-8 p.m. — The Power House - Food Hall and Apartments at University Center — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live jazz music under the stars with a community vibe.

Disc Golf Putting League

2-5 p.m. — Hoppin’ Rock Hill — $5 Buy in — Engage in friendly bracket-style competition and compete for prizes in the local disc golf community.

Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game

1-4 p.m. — Fewell Park Center — Free entry — Play the classic card game Hand, Knee & Foot with friends and community members in a relaxed setting.