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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Cooper with Ballet of York County will present Jack and Beanstalk from May 14th to May 18th — the production will feature live ballet and creative staging to bring a classic fairy tale to the local stage. WRHI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of South Carolina Beaufort announced its Winter 2024 Chancellor’s List—honoring undergraduates who maintained high academic standards—with several local students recognized from Fort Mill along with peers in York and Lancaster counties. This honor reflects their strong academic records and marks a notable achievement for our community. WRHI
- ➤ Several students from York and Lancaster counties were named to USCB’s Winter 2024 Chancellor’s List for academic excellence; the list honors degree-seeking undergraduates who maintained high grades. The university announced the list (which requires full-time enrollment) after reviewing student records (including four local students from Fort Mill). Tega Cay Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Henry McMaster signed legislation that merges the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, and the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services into one department called the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities—this change will streamline services and appoint a new director to lead the transition, which is expected to take several months. The move aims to reduce overlapping services and improve accountability for those seeking help. Tega Cay Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 2023 study in Sleep Health found that short naps lasting 10-40 minutes can boost brain volume—helping to improve mood and alertness. Dr. David Hall of Hall Chiropractic Center in Tega Cay and Fort Mill advises setting an alarm and using light exposure to avoid oversleeping and reducing sleep inertia. Tega Cay Sun
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mary Dober, a Fort Mill High School senior, was named Athlete of the Week after she led the Yellow Jackets softball team with a .500 average, two RBIs and two stolen bases in a two-game stretch—her strong performance set a high standard for her team. Tega Cay Sun
- ➤ In a game played April 30, Fort Mill Yellow Jackets scored four runs in the fourth inning to clinch a 6-4 series win over Nation Ford Falcons. Game three will be played today at Nation Ford—improving the Yellow Jackets' record to 19-5 overall and 13-4 in Region 3-5A. 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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Annie Haden Performance
8-11 p.m. — Brew's Tavern — Check website for entry fee — Experience the musical melodies of Annie Haden performed by Matt Swanson.
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