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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SafeWise released its 11th annual report naming Fort Mill, Tega Cay, and Clover among South Carolina’s top 10 safest cities for 2025. Fort Mill ranked second with a violent crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6.1, and this strong rating reflects careful policing and community teamwork—factors that continue as the area grows. Tega Cay Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Melissa McCartney has been named dean of Winthrop University’s School of Graduate, Continuing, and Online Education and will begin her job on July 16. She was selected in a national search for her record in building user-friendly education programs. WRHI
- ➤ Melissa McCartney has been named dean of Winthrop’s School of Graduate, Continuing, and Online Education and will begin her role on July 16. Provost Sebastian van Delden said her strong record in digital learning and adult programs set her apart from other candidates. Tega Cay Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Silfab Solar’s planned manufacturing facility in Fort Mill faces uncertainty as two proposed zoning bills move through the state legislature that could allow local officials to halt construction if the project violates current zoning rules — work has already begun. The nearly $150 million facility near new schools may be delayed or stopped if the company does not secure rezoning or court approval, a move that could lead to legal challenges. Tega Cay Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Mill Yellow Jackets baseball took a crucial step toward a Region 3-5A title by beating the Indian Land Warriors 10-6 on April 18 at the Warriors' field and tying the series 2-1, which puts them in a strong position with one series left. The team will compete in a three-day tournament in Myrtle Beach and face Nation Ford on Monday, April 28. 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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TFA Pro X Superfights
6-8:30 p.m. — Triumph Fight Academy — $25-$37.89 — Witness thrilling kids and adult superfights featuring 3x3-minute rounds with judging.
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