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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Mill School District has expanded college credit opportunities so nearly 70% of the Class of 2025 earn credits through AP, Dual Credit, and PLTW courses—district leaders plan to add more courses at USC Lancaster's Indian Land campus and aim to help some students graduate with an associate degree while increasing access for underrepresented groups. Tega Cay Sun
- ➤ York Tech and Rock Hill schools launched a middle college program that lets high school students take college classes. The program—aimed at giving students a head start—will help them earn credits before high school graduation. WRHI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent report ranked Lake Wylie among South Carolina’s most snake-infested lakes, with most sightings involving non-venomous water snakes—though officials noted that venomous copperheads have also been seen near the shoreline. Wildlife officials advised residents and visitors to stay alert and keep a safe distance while enjoying the lake. Tega Cay Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the state joined a coalition of 27 states and Washington, D.C. in filing a legal brief supporting Florida's law that restricts social media companies from using autoplay videos and infinite scrolling without parental consent—measures designed to protect children from growing mental health challenges. Tega Cay Sun
- ➤ South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the state is joining a coalition of 27 states and Washington, D.C. in filing a legal brief that supports Florida’s law to limit social media features for children under 16 without parental consent—this move comes as other states consider similar measures to protect minors from addictive platform designs. WRHI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Hall of Hall Chiropractic Center in Fort Mill explains how age-specific workouts can boost strength, heart health and balance at every stage — recommending squats for thirties, cardio for forties, balance drills for fifties and low-impact exercises for seventies to secure a healthier future. Tega Cay Sun
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 girls’ golf season began with Catawba Ridge beating Nation Ford and Northwestern on Aug. 20 at Fort Mill Golf Club. EllaRose Hill led her team with a 39—helping them start with two wins and no losses. Fort Mill Prep Sports
- ➤ Lee Whitaker, Fort Mill High School Coach of the Year, finished 12th in the 2025 Badwater 125-mile Marathon—he joined Manning Kimmel on Straight Talk to discuss his race performance. WRHI
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