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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Silfab tells state regulators it's ready to restart chemical work in Fort Mill

Plus, Fort Mill's playoff win and a date at Dutch Fork.

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Silfab SolarTop story

Silfab Solar tells state regulators it's ready to restart chemical work in Fort Mill

Silfab's Fort Mill plans come with big numbers

$150 million
in plans Silfab brought to Fort Mill
800
jobs those plans were meant to create
700+
employees in Fort Mill, the company says

Sources: Charlotte Observer, Queen City News

If you live near Logistics Lane, here's where things stand. gave state regulators 72-hour notice Friday that it's ready to restart work involving industrial chemicals at its Fort Mill plant. The notice was required under an agreement made after two chemical releases in March halted those plans.

WSOC reports commissioning restarts Monday. Queen City News says the notice period expires Tues., Nov. 10, and the Fort Mill School District says state regulators told its lawyers a restart "does not mean that Silfab will immediately begin its manufacturing process." Silfab says state and York County officials will keep access to the site.

  • Deliveries come first: three to four weeks before commissioning starts
  • Chemicals in the process: hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid and silane
  • Next door: Flint Hill Elementary and Flint Hill Middle schools

The legal fight isn't settled. The Fort Mill School District and Wally Buchanan, whose home is next to the business park, have asked to join York County's court case over whether Silfab can operate in its light-industrial zone. Silfab and the county contend the zoning decision should apply only to future solar projects.

Silfab's restart follows months of spills and court filings

  1. MarchSilfab has a 300-gallon spill; a hydrofluoric acid drip is reported two days later.
  2. Oct. 30Fort Mill School District files for intervenor status in the county's court case.
  3. Nov. 2Wally Buchanan files for intervenor status in the county's court case.
  4. Nov. 6Silfab gives state regulators 72-hour notice.
  5. Nov. 10Silfab's 72-hour notice period expires.

Sources: Charlotte Observer, Queen City News, Post and Courier

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News Notes

Football

Fort Mill beat Lexington 58-21 in the first round of the 5A playoffs. The No. 7 Fort Mill team now visit No. 2 Dutch Fork on Nov. 13. Dutch Fork is the four-time defending Class 5A champion. WACH.comIndependent MailCola Daily

Fort Mill won big while Catawba Ridge fell

  • Lexington21
    Fort Mill58
    Final5A first round
  • Fountain Inn41
    Catawba Ridge24
    Final4A first round
  • Fort Mill
    Dutch Fork
    Nov. 135A second round

Sources: WACH.com, Tega Cay Sun, Independent Mail

Catawba Ridge

Catawba Ridge lost 41-24 to visiting Fountain Inn in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Fountain Inn capitalized on three fourth-quarter turnovers after a tight game through three quarters. Tega Cay Sun

Drought

The lowered its advisory to Stage 1 on Nov. 2 as conditions improved. Fort Mill, which buys its water from Rock Hill, is asking residents to voluntarily cut water use. Fort Mill Sun

Trauma care

Piedmont Medical Network says its Rock Hill campus now holds Adult Level II trauma designation. Trauma Medical Director Dr. Carrie Watson said it's the only designated trauma hospital across York, Lancaster and Chester counties. hereRockHill.com

Food drive

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will distribute more than 100,000 pounds of food in November and December in honor of the late Anne Springs Close. Since 2005, the Springs Close Foundation and her children have donated more than $3.5 million to its work. WSOC TV

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Publix opens in Wesley Chapel, and Rock Hill's hospital adds trauma care
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Fort Mill kicker Noah Hardy commits to Clemson
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Fort Mill football climbs to No. 8 in the final 5A poll
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, plus Noah Hardy picks Clemson
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Fort Mill kicker picks Clemson, and two teams host playoff openers Friday
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Daily Fort Millto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Silfab tells state regulators it's ready to restart chemical work in Fort Mill

Plus, Fort Mill's playoff win and a date at Dutch Fork.

The TLDR

  1. Silfab gives state regulators 72-hour notice on chemical work
  2. Fort Mill beats Lexington 58-21 and heads to Dutch Fork
  3. Drought advisory drops to Stage 1; conserving is voluntary
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