Good morning, Fort Mill.

Fort Mill High School senior Jacob Pettit was named Athlete of the Week—recognizing his .667 batting average, six hits including four home runs and eight RBIs from nine at-bats.

The award, sponsored by the school’s Athletic Booster Club and Super Chix, honors his outstanding performance on the baseball field.

Jackson Tompkins from Tega Cay was named to The Citadel Class of 2026 Summerall Guards—he is one of 61 rising senior cadets chosen after weeks of intensive Bond Volunteer Aspirant training and performing precision drills at the annual Corps Day ceremony.

Founders Federal Credit Union began in 1950 as Springmaid Credit Union to help workers avoid high-cost loans and build a better future.

Today it serves over 273,000 members at 44 locations with $4.7 billion in assets—staying true to its founding value of putting members first and giving back to the community.

On March 24, the Fort Mill Town Council met to consider designating downtown as a South Carolina Cultural District to attract tourism and access marketing grants — a proposal that would make Fort Mill one of only two York County locations with the status.

Council also approved budget amendments, raised the small purchase threshold, set property sale agreements for the municipal building, and planned public input sessions for the comprehensive plan starting April 9.

On March 27th, the York County Sheriff’s Office held its 5th annual Awards Banquet at Southern Charm Events in Rock Hill where Sheriff Tony Breeden honored officers and civilian employees for service in 2024.

The ceremony recognized acts of bravery with Life Saving Medals for saving thirteen lives and thanked community sponsors — Axon, McDaniel Supply Company, Mosley Architects, and Trinity Services Group, Inc.

U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman said he is 65% likely to run for governor as his only chance in 2026 and is discussing plans with political consultants without setting a firm timeline.

His potential rivals include Rep. Nancy Mace, Lt. Gov. Pam Evette, and Attorney General Alan Wilson—adding to a field he expects to be crowded.

The Clover Blue Eagles scored eight runs in the seventh inning on March 28 to beat Nation Ford 13-2 — multiple errors hurt the Falcons.

Nation Ford coach Craig Brown said his team must play as one unit to improve.

The USA BMX Carolina Nationals continue at Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track after opening on March 28 with thousands of riders and fans; today, races run from 9:30 AM to 4:45 PM — featuring both amateur and pro competitions — and the event will conclude Sunday.

Little Miss Strawberry Queen Pageant

7-10 p.m. — Fort Mill High School — Tickets available — Celebrate the charm and talent of contestants at the 2025 Little Miss South Carolina Strawberry Festival Pageant.