Good morning, Fort Mill.

Carowinds will honor military personnel this Memorial Day weekend by offering free admission for active, retired, and veteran members — and it will also offer a 50% discount on up to six extra tickets for friends and family — when tickets are purchased online by May 26.

Carowinds will honor active, retired and veteran military personnel by waiving park admission fees during Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-26) in recognition of their service.

The park will also offer a 50% discount on up to six additional online tickets, with taxes and fees applying (registration via ID.me required by May 26).

The Fort Mill School District Board met on May 20, 2025, where trustees honored three administrators, updated the superintendent search, approved the first meal price increases in five years, and proposed a sports fee hike for middle and high schools — decisions that will affect district families. The board also reviewed a surplus transfer for new classroom setups, athletic equipment, and digital records, and approved bonds for capital projects.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services announced that the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program will begin on June 1 to give seniors in 46 counties five $10 checks to buy fresh produce — applications must be completed in person at approved local senior-serving organizations.

At a May 19 meeting, Fort Mill Council approved updates to development fees effective June 1, accepted the Nims Village streets into town maintenance, suspended new residential rezoning until December 31 to allow for planning, and deferred discussion on York County recreation tax changes until further details are received — actions aimed at guiding future local growth.

The Catawba Ridge Copperheads swept the Upper State championship with a 2–0 win over the Woodmont Wildcats on the road—pitcher Keira O’Brien led the strong defensive effort.

The team will face the St. James Sharks in the 5A Division II state finals next week with game one on Memorial Day in Murrells Inlet.

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.

Joscho Stephan Trio Performance

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Catawba Ridge High School — Ticket information available — Experience the thrilling sounds of German jazz guitarist Joscho Stephan live in concert.