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Fort Mill
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toppers Pizza closed its Tega Cay location today as employees were notified earlier. The store at 1177 Stonecrest Blvd, which opened on March 22, was the franchise's fourth branch and leaves local fans to visit Fort Mill's Doby’s Bridge branch. Tega Cay Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Carolina University announced its Spring 2025 Dean’s List today, recognizing over 1,600 students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA—several of whom are from York and Lancaster counties. Tega Cay Sun
- ➤ A new SC law signed by Governor Henry McMaster earlier this month ends meal-shaming and expands free and reduced-price lunch access in schools. The law requires schools with 40% or more eligible students to join the federal Community Eligibility Provision—schools can opt out only if they show financial hardship—and will take effect for the upcoming school year. WRHI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is urging residents to learn about dam safety ahead of National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31—its program inspects nearly 2,200 state-regulated dams that form most freshwater lakes and supply water for our community. Tega Cay Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The York County Sheriff’s Office has raised the starting salary for non-certified deputies to $53,578 and will provide a 5% raise after training—boosting pay to $59,069 as the department seeks more applicants committed to serving the community. WRHI
- ➤ York County issued a statement on May 27 clarifying that the Council did not have the power to order a halt to Silfab Solar operations amid calls for a cease-and-desist order and ongoing lawsuits. The county explained that health, safety, and environmental permitting are managed by state and federal agencies & that county emergency protocols were maintained. Tega Cay Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association announced its 2025 All-State selections—recognizing top high school baseball players from York and Lancaster counties. Fort Mill High School’s Jacob Pettit and Carter Blankinship earned All-State honors while players from Indian Land and Catawba Ridge also received recognition—confirming the region’s strong baseball talent. Tega Cay Sun
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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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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.
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Open House at 2522 Richland Balsam Drive
6-8 p.m. — 2522 Richland Balsam Dr, Fort Mill, SC — $539,999 — Explore a stunning home in an amenity-rich community with modern upgrades.
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