Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Mill’s SUMP’N SUMP’N won three Scovie Awards medals (silver for Kid Friendly Table Condiments and bronze for two spice seasonings) at the 2026 event in Albuquerque, becoming the sole Carolinas winner among 754 entries. The company now boasts five awards in two years and will launch new blends soon. Tega Cay Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crystal M. Burns, MBA, was named the first Executive Director of the Tri County HBCU Alliance effective January 1, 2026. She led efforts to expand community outreach, strategic growth, and partnership building across Chester, Lancaster, and York counties — marking a new chapter of support for HBCU students and alumni. Tega Cay Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Mill boys' basketball won 64-48 over Clover on Jan. 2 and improved to 2-0 in Region 3-5A, led by 20-point standout Jermier Nelson, while the girls lost 42-34 to Clover and dropped to 1-1. Fort Mill Prep Sports
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Charlotte Running Co Trail Race
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Anne Springs Close Greenway - Lake Haigler — Registration fees apply — Test your limits on a stunning trail course amid natural beauty.
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