Good morning, Fort Mill.

The South Carolina Department of Education introduced a new curriculum that highlights our state’s role in the American Revolution as part of the Palmetto Civics Project in collaboration with the American Battlefield Trust.

This optional resource for teachers from kindergarten to high school features virtual tours and videos—tools for learning about our past.

WalletHub today released a report showing that South Carolina ranks 6th in overall student debt, with average borrower debt over $39,000; the report also noted that the state ranks 5th for student debt as a percentage of income—additional metrics cover loan default rates and student job availability.

On Thursday, the Nation Ford Falcons girls team beat Clover 3-0 with set scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-18 while the Catawba Ridge Copperheads boys team won 3-0 over Rock Hill to remain undefeated in 5A-Region 3 play.

Fort Mill’s Yellow Jackets boys team won a five-set match against Indian Land to improve their record to 5-7 overall and 2-3 regionally—each result boosts the teams' standings.

The Catawba Ridge girls’ volleyball team rallied from a slow start and two set losses to beat the Rock Hill Bearcats 3-2 on September 18th—improving their record to 11-6 overall and 4-1 in Region 3-5A.

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.

4th Annual South Charlotte Golf Tournament

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Carolina Lakes Golf Club — All-inclusive participation — Compete in a fun golf tournament with food, drinks, and prizes.

Fall Artisan Market

9 AM – 2 PM — Anne Springs Close Greenway Gateway & Canteen — Free entry — Explore locally made goods and delicious treats while enjoying the autumn atmosphere.

Italian Wine Dinner at Zinicola

5-10 p.m. — Zinicola — $75 per person — Savor a delightful 5 course Italian wine pairing dinner featuring Impero wines.

Fort Mill Fall Festival

3-7 p.m. — Walter Y. Elisha Park — Free admission — Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities, live music, and autumn-themed fun.