Fort Mill Local News – Friday, March 6th, 2026

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Friday, March 6th, 2026

Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Emergency crews responded to a hydrofluoric acid leak at the Silfab Solar facility in York County last Thursday — prompting the closure of Flint Hill Elementary and evacuation of students to Pleasant Knoll Middle School as officials confirmed the leak was contained with no immediate health risk. Tega Cay Sun
➤ State regulators ordered Silfab Solar to stop operations after a hydrofluoric acid leak yesterday + Flint Hill Elementary closed today for student safety as local officials begin an investigation. Tega Cay Sun

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Daylight Saving Time will begin on Sunday, Mar. 8 at 2:00 a.m. when clocks move forward one hour — residents using manual clocks should adjust them and check their smoke alarms as evenings extend. Tega Cay Sun

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Fort Mill boys’ tennis team swept Northwestern 6-0 on March 5 while the baseball team secured a 3-2 win over Sumter — a walk-off single by Ivan Conrad at Waccamaw High School boosted their season record. Both teams improved in wins last night. Fort Mill Prep Sports
➤ Northwestern High School held its first unified track meet on March 4, 2026 in Rock Hill + Westwood and Nation Ford won team titles while Fort Mill athletes shone in throwing events. The event marked a historic step for inclusive sports in the region. Tega Cay Sun
➤ The Fort Mill High School girls varsity lacrosse team struggled against the visiting Myers Park Mustangs and lost 9-3 on Wednesday night; they will work on their offense ahead of the game with Ardrey Kell on March 16. Tega Cay Sun

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