Saturday, September 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Mill. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Famous Toastery closed its Tega Cay location at 2429 Highway 160 after serving breakfast and brunch favorites for 11 years, and a sign on the door confirmed its permanent closure—leaving locals without a beloved spot—and plans for a new restaurant will be shared soon. Tega Cay Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nation Ford High School will host the annual Carolinas Exhibition of Bands on Saturday, September 20 at its campus on A O Jones Blvd where high school marching bands from the Carolinas will perform their new shows in a non-competitive setting. Gates will open at 12:30 PM — tickets cost $15 with free admission for children 5 and under and vendors will offer food and merchandise that benefit the Nation Ford Band program. Tega Cay Sun
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fort Mill High School’s MCJROTC program has been named a Naval Honor School—a prestigious recognition that allows the Senior Marine Instructor to nominate up to six cadets for appointments to top service academies. The award reflects the program's strong record in academics, athletics, and community service and offers new opportunities for student leadership. Tega Cay Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Mill’s Yellow Jackets hold a perfect 3-0 record and will play tonight at 7:30 p.m. against the winless Lancaster Bruins in a non-conference home game — junior running back Broden Mitcheson and senior wide receiver Jameson Terrell drive the balanced offense. They will finish their non-conference schedule tonight and open conference play next week against the Catawba Ridge Copperheads. Tega Cay Sun
- ➤ South Pointe Stallions rallied in the final minute to upset the undefeated Northwestern Trojans 27-23 by completing a go-ahead touchdown pass+ a late defensive interception sealed the win. Northwestern, who suffered their first loss this season, will begin conference play next Friday+ the upset ends their unbeaten record. Tega Cay Sun
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Candle Making Workshop
2-4 p.m. — The Social Cork — $42 — Create custom-scented candles while enjoying wine and a charming atmosphere.
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