Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
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🎓 Education
WalletHub's 2026 Best College & University Rankings released Oct 13 placed Furman University at the top among South Carolina schools using measures like admission rate, cost and graduation rate, with early-decision applications due Nov 1.
Clemson and Wofford followed while Winthrop University ranked in the state top 10, a point of pride for local families.
The Nation Ford High School Marching Band won the Class V and overall titles at the BandBEAT Marching Band Championship on Oct.
11 at Catawba Ridge High School — earning Best Visual Performance and Best Overall Effect awards. They will compete at the Olde English Festival of Bands on Oct. 18.
🏈 Sports
Fort Mill High School shone at the SCHSL 5A D2 Boys Championships at the University of South Carolina Natatorium on Saturday.
The team broke a state record in the 200-yard Medley Relay—seniors set an individual record in the 100-yard Breaststroke and won gold medals as they finished second with 452.5 points.
High school football Week 8 heats up as Rock Hill Bearcats face Northwestern Trojans in the City Championship on Friday night—each game carrying strong regional implications.
Nation Ford Falcons will host Catawba Ridge Copperheads in a crucial contest while other matchups also set the stage for playoff shifts.
🎉 Fort Mill Events
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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.
Veterans Day Ceremony
10:30 a.m. — Veterans Park — Free entry — Honor and celebrate our veterans with a community ceremony at Veterans Park.
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