Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
Good morning, Fort Mill.
🏘️ Community
Peter Duane 'Petey' Hatch, 11, passed in his sleep on Dec.
22, leaving a legacy of kindness and achievement. Visitation is scheduled for Jan. 1 (6-8 p.m.) at Wolfe Funeral Home in Fort Mill and his funeral will be held on Jan. 3 at Rock Hill Chapel.
💼 Business
Town officials approved Opie’s drive-thru only grocery market to be built at 5529 Arden Mill Drive near the fire station.
Opie — a Mount Pleasant-based company — will run the eco-friendly store from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily with app-based ordering.
🎓 Education
Between Aug. 13 and Aug.
22, a data breach at University of Phoenix exposed personal details of 64,161 residents in South Carolina and was discovered on Nov. 21; the university has notified law enforcement — and it is offering free identity protection services until Mar. 22, 2026.
🏥 Health
Novant Health officially opened Mintview OB/GYN-Baxter Village in Fort Mill to expand local women's care.
The clinic (at Baxter Village) offers prenatal, preventive, midwifery and advanced gynecologic services and is now accepting appointments.
🏈 Sports
At May River High School on Dec.
29 and 30, Fort Mill wrestling won the US Army Shark Invitational as Lincoln Greene (150-pounds) and Ted Ernst (215-pounds) each won their weight classes, with 11 of 13 wrestlers placing out of 34 schools. The team scored 247.5 points in the individual tournament.
🎉 Fort Mill Events
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Charlotte Running Co Trail Race
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Anne Springs Close Greenway - Lake Haigler — Registration fees apply — Test your limits on a stunning trail course amid natural beauty.
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