Daily
Fort Mill
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Fort Mill hired Dr. Gordon Burnette III as its new Assistant Town Manager on April 4 — he previously served as Chief Communications Officer for Brunswick County Schools and Public Schools of Robeson County and has a background in public administration, communications and education. He will oversee departments such as Parks and Recreation, Communications, Events, Municipal Court and Information Technology — town officials say his leadership is expected to boost operations and community engagement. WRHI
- ➤ Sen. Michael Johnson from Tega Cay proposed the Equine Advancement Act in a Senate Judiciary subcommittee meeting this week to allow horse race betting on approved apps—5% of all wagers would support the equine industry. The bill, which aims to boost a $2 billion sector with nearly 29,000 jobs, faces strong opposition from critics—such as Gov. Henry McMaster, who says gambling is bad for our culture. Tega Cay Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nation Ford Falcons finished second at the Fleischer Invitational at Rock Hill Country Club this weekend and Carter Smith won the individual title in a playoff after shooting a total of 144—Fort Mill’s team ended seventh with a score of 660. Fort Mill Prep Sports
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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.
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Strawberry Festival 2025
7 PM – 1 AM — Walter Y. Elisha Park — Cost info to be announced — Experience a musical journey through Taylor Swift's iconic hits at this vibrant festival.
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Fort Mill Scavenger Hunt Adventure
12-9 p.m. — Downtown Fort Mill — Ticketed event — Discover hidden gems and local history through an exciting scavenger hunt experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ryan Holiday
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