Good morning, Fort Mill.

On May 19, Karen Brackett-Browning celebrated 60 years of service at Carolina Community Actions & highlighted decades of community support during the milestone event.

York County announced it hired Matt Davis as Fire Services Director (he brings over 35 years of fire service experience) and he will start in July to lead the county's 16 volunteer and paid fire departments.

Davis is expected to improve emergency services (his appointment supports the county's public safety modernization plan).

The Humane Society of York County (HSYC) named Scuba Steve and Sanford as its Pets of the Week; Scuba Steve is a 1-year-9-month-old tabby who has been at the shelter for 15 weeks, and Sanford is an 8-month-old dog from Animal Control who joined 6 weeks ago and is ready for adoption.

Haley Rogers, a junior at Fort Mill High School, was named Athlete of the Week for strong play across six games.

She hit 5-for-10 with one RBI + pitched 26 innings and struck out 33 batters as part of the award sponsored by the school booster club and Fort Mill Super Chix.

Nation Ford Prep held a signing ceremony on May 14 when eight athletes committed to college teams.

The signees include four baseball players (Kaden Barnett to Florence Darlington Tech, Cooper Mitchell to Coker University, Ben Chuttey to USC Upstate and Ryan Dyer to USC Lancaster), a track champion to Converse University, a football player to Presbyterian College, a soccer player to Lees McRae and a lacrosse player to Columbia College.

Catawba Ridge Copperheads won eight to three against Woodmont as Sarah Rocheleau hit two three-run home runs that gave the team a one to zero lead in the Upper State series — Coach Mike Mayak praised the players' strong effort — and game two is set for Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at Woodmont.

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.