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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bryan Kaplan, a Tega Cay resident, launched VRV Athletics, a free app that helps sports lovers connect for games and activities. The app is in a soft rollout across North and South Carolina—user feedback will shape its planned nationwide expansion in summer. Tega Cay Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monroe police arrested Fort Mill resident Stef Willi Huewe, 56, after a speeding stop led officers to discover a vehicle reported stolen in 2021 and a search of his business, All PRO Fleet & Auto Services, uncovered seven high-end vehicles—worth about $1.25 million—leading to multiple charges. WRHI
- ➤ A Fort Mill man, 56, was pulled over for speeding by Monroe police earlier this week and arrested when officers found he was driving a car reported stolen from Orlando in 2021—a search of his Stanly County business later uncovered seven luxury vehicles valued at about $1.25 million, and he now faces additional charges. Tega Cay Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Rumsey of Fort Mill was elected to membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Clemson University on April 9th. She is one of about 20,000 inductees selected by invitation for academic excellence. Tega Cay Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Carowinds is launching its spring break events today with extended hours and activities like crafts, egg hunts, and block parties that run until April 27—an ideal match for Fort Mill families as schools begin their break next week. Tega Cay Sun
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Paukovitz from Tega Cay won the 2025 South Carolina High School Chess Championship after a strong showing at the SC National Qualifier on April 5th — his win earned him a $5,000 scholarship and he will represent South Carolina at national tournaments in Middleton and Madison later this week. Tega Cay Sun
- ➤ Samuel Paukovitz of Tega Cay won the 2025 South Carolina High School State Chess Championship Title after winning all his matches in the SC National Qualifier on April 5th—he earned a $5,000 scholarship and will compete in national tournaments in Middleton and Madison. WRHI
- ➤ The Fort Mill Yellow Jackets secured a 9—7 win over Nation Ford Falcons on April 10 with a fast start and key plays by Patrick Yarborough and Charlie McGuire. This victory marked their first win over Nation Ford since 2021 and gave them a season split with their rivals. Fort Mill Prep Sports
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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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