Good morning, Fort Mill.

The Fort Mill High School DECA team finished a strong year after competing at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando — where ten students represented the school among 26,000 members.

Aubrey Heaton earned a Top 10 world ranking for her Franchise Business Plan — and several teammates received recognition in their events.

A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake was reported near the SC-NC state line on Thursday; the quake was recorded at a depth of about 5 km and centered roughly 16 miles east-southeast of Rock Hill with no damage reported.

Trader Joe’s recalled a limited quantity of Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon sold in South Carolina and other states on April 29 due to a packaging error that led to parmesan cheese crumbles being included instead of crispy onions+ risking a dangerous milk allergy reaction.

The recalled product has UPC 00773164+ a Use By date of April 28 or April 29, and no allergic reactions have been reported.

Piedmont Medical Center held its annual Service Awards Ceremony Wednesday afternoon to honor nearly 60 employees—Pharmacy Automation Technician Lisa Lilly celebrated 40 years of service since 1984 and laboratory worker Albernita Graze marked 50 years since she began in 1973.

Nation Ford’s Lady Falcons softball team swept Fort Mill on May 1 with a 7+2 win that lifted their record to 14-7 while Fort Mill dipped to 5-7 in Region 3-5A; coach Skyler O’Mara said her team is building momentum for the playoffs.

In other sports events, Nation Ford’s boys’ tennis, baseball and soccer teams won their matchups, and Fort Mill’s boys’ tennis season ended with a 4-3 loss.

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.

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.

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.

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.