Good morning, Fort Mill.

Fort Mill Middle School earned the 2023 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School title after a detailed review process—its award will be given at the Blue Ribbon Schools Conference in Orlando on December 1.

The honor is valid for five years and marks the district's second such recognition.

To keep waterways safe this Labor Day weekend, SCDNR officers will inspect boats at public landings to check for required safety equipment and proper registration—boaters who fix issues before launching will avoid tickets.

Inspections will run from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at several sites including Ebenezer Park in York.

Nation Ford swimmers swept a six-team meet on Aug.28 at Fort Mill Aquatics Center by winning 15 of 16 individual races and all six relays to push their record to 8-1—key race winners included Avery Martin, Gavin Charcalla, and Gray Reiger, and the team will next compete in the Upstate Invitational on Sept.6. Nation Ford boys’ volleyball split home matches with AC Flora and Boiling Springs while Fort Mill girls’ volleyball split contests with Westwood and Chapin to begin their seasons.

24th Annual Patchwork Tales Storytelling Festival

12 AM — York County Library — Free entry — Experience the magic of storytelling with performances from national and local talents.