Archive for April 2009

Rock Hill school presents play

Apr 30th, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

Students at Westminster Catawba Christian School in Rock Hill will present “Beauty and the Beast” Friday and Saturday.



Report: Dog stolen from truck parked at Lowe’s

Apr 30th, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

A dog was stolen from its owner’s car this weekend in the Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot in Rock Hill, according to a Rock Hill Police report.



Faison, Vil decide to transfer for more playing time

Apr 30th, 2009 | By Wintrhop Feed | Category: Sports


An Important Message For Governor Mark Sanford

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education


04/29/09 The Textile Corridor

Apr 29th, 2009 | By WRHI Feed | Category: Business

Growth and Progress is discussed regarding the Textile Corridor.  David Warner, Development Manager, fills us in.



04/22/09 Residential Development in Old Town – Part 2

Apr 29th, 2009 | By WRHI Feed | Category: Business

"Walkable Urban Development" is further discussed.



04/15/09 Residential Development in Old Town – Part 1

Apr 29th, 2009 | By WRHI Feed | Category: Business

Residential Development in Old Town is one of the areas that needs to be addressed and the hope is that "Walkable Urban Development" will help to spur new development in the area.



Two Winthrop basketball players will transfer

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Wintrhop Feed | Category: Sports


Wooldridge wins BSC softball pitcher of the week honors

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Wintrhop Feed | Category: Sports

Winthrop's Cari Wooldridge, a junior from Bedford, Va., was named Big South pitcher of the week. She notched a 0.71 ERA with 23 strikeouts as she went 4-0 last week.All four of her wins came against Big South competition as the Lady Eagles posted series sweeps over [...]



Lady Eagles to face Clemson in NCAA regionals for second straight season

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Wintrhop Feed | Category: Sports

For the second consecutive year, the Winthrop women's tennis team will play at Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament.



Fort Mill closes in on smoking ban

Apr 28th, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

The Town of Fort Mill is closing in on a proposed ordinance to ban smoking in public places, including restaurants.



Watts pleads guilty but mentally ill for shootings

Apr 28th, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

The Rock Hill man police said shot a former Fort Mill mayor and a clerk during a gas station robbery pleaded guilty but mentally ill today to charges in connection to a double shooting at John Boy’s Valero in Fort Mill.



The Rock Hill School Board Needs Your Help

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education

The Rock Hill School Board will have a called work session to discuss budgeting issues on Monday, May 4, 2009 at the District Office. Below are some questions that have been asked by Board members. Please be mindful that these are questions for information or clarification, not an indication that action will be [...]



Take that John Stossel! Some good education news!

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education

From the BoardBuz Blog:
Ok. BoardBuzz admits, we’re picking on media’s most vocal school-basher. But educators should be forgiven if they gloat over these results: at every age, by every student group, in both reading and math, American schoolkids are outperforming their counterparts from 30 years ago. Moreover, our 9- and 13-year olds are scoring at [...]



Rock Hill Schools Cancel Snow Make-up Day

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education

The Rock Hill School Board voted to cancel the make-up snow day that was scheduled for Memorial Day during the April Business meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2009. The vote was 5-2 with Norwood and Vining voting against.
The Board voted to have a work session on Monday, May 4 to discuss next years budget [...]



Guest Post on National Board Pay

Apr 28th, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education

It took me close to ten years to feel I could make the commitment to tackle the National Board process. Each year I received e-mails from the district office and from my principal encouraging me to participate in the process. I was afraid. While I already had my masters, I knew that [...]



Jul 6, 2009: Nature Detectives Summer Camp at Museum of York County

Apr 27th, 2009 | By Upcoming.Yahoo.com | Category: Events

Ages: Students entering Grades 2 & 3
Limit: 15 participants
Dates: July 6 – 10
Register by Wed, June 24
Time: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Calling all curious kids! Use your detective skills as we investigate the mysteries of the natural world, from the stars in the sky to the plants and animals in your [...]



Jul 7, 2009: Nature Detectives Summer Camp at Museum of York County

Apr 27th, 2009 | By Upcoming.Yahoo.com | Category: Events

Ages: Students entering Grades 2 & 3
Limit: 15 participants
Dates: July 6 – 10
Register by Wed, June 24
Time: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Calling all curious kids! Use your detective skills as we investigate the mysteries of the natural world, from the stars in the sky to the plants and animals in your [...]



Rock Hill smoking ban to begin

Apr 27th, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

Bans on smoking in public places in Rock Hill and unincorporated areas of York County go into effect Friday.



Plan aims to aid Rock Hill restaurants

Apr 27th, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

Restaurants that serve food at festivals and concerts in Rock Hill could get help in covering their costs under a plan being pushed by business owners and at least one City Council member.