Good morning, Fort Mill.

Fort Mill officials have opened applications for the 78th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade — local groups, schools, churches and businesses are invited to submit plans for festive floats, marching units and music.

The parade will take place downtown on December 6 at 11 a.m. with awards for Best Christmas Theme, Most Holiday Spirit and Most Creative — entries are due by November 7 at 5 p.m.

York County Library offers free live online tutoring from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m. daily for homework help, exam prep and writing support, and it also provides Spanish tutoring plus language tools for learners with a valid library card.

Carter Blankinship was named Fort Mill High School Athlete of the Week by school officials who congratulated him on his achievement.

The Town of Fort Mill launched a new emergency notification system today to send instant, localized alerts during severe weather, road closures, and other public safety threats — residents can register online by providing contact details for customized warnings.

At Chester Golf Club on Oct.

14, the Catawba Ridge girls' golf team won the Region 3-5A championship by 32 strokes with a team score of 324 led by medalist Anjali Peddisetty, sending local teams to the Upper State Championship on Oct. 20. Fort Mill sports saw success as the girls' tennis team beat Indian Land 4-2 to improve to 11-1 overall & the girls' volleyball team won 3-0 to boost their regional record.

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.