May 1, 2012, 7:59 pm With September’s Democratic National Convention just over four months away, local business owners hoping to get in on the action had their first chance to see what the DNC will bring to the Carolinas. The group known as SC in 2012 hosted “The DNC for Me” Tuesday night at the Baxter Hood Center, where organizers [...] Read More
April 20, 2012, 5:23 pm Thursday night, Rock Hill City Council Chambers were filled to the brim with students for a community youth forum on bullying. The event, held by the city’s No Room for Racism Committee, focused on the long-lasting effects of bullying and cyber-bullying, and how students can stop it before it becomes a major problem. Committee chairman [...] Read More
March 26, 2012, 3:04 pm York Mayor Eddie Lee says he’s excited about the creation of the city’s economic development board. Lee chairs the panel, which met for the first time last week. He said Friday that projects have been stalled for several years because of the economic downturn. Lee says those projects need to be re-energized and started again… [...] Read More
March 21, 2012, 8:01 pm The 30th Annual Great Easter Egg Classic is just around the corner. It’s scheduled for Thursday, April 5 at Cherry Park in Rock Hill. Children ages 2-11 will take to the softball fields claiming more than 50-thousand eggs stuffed with candy and prizes. Mark Sexton of Rock Hill’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism said [...] Read More
March 20, 2012, 6:56 pm Winthrop University president Anthony DiGiorgio said his tenure of the Rock Hill school will end following the next academic year. DiGiorgio broke the news to the university faculty and staff this morning in a video release, and addressed the media this afternoon. DiGiorgio says he and his wife, Gale, have enjoyed their time serving as [...] Read More
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