Archive for October 2009

SC employment agency, lawmakers host jobs forum

Oct 31st, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

South Carolina’s employment agency is hitting the road to help jobseekers connect with employers.



German exchange student dies in Rock Hill

Oct 31st, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

Hannah Hinrichsen’s friends spent Thursday afternoon tearfully finishing a still-life drawing she had begun earlier this month.



Rock Hill man’s apology for racism leads to reconciliation award

Oct 31st, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

At the Canadian Embassy on Thursday night, magic happened. Elwin Wilson, who had hated blacks for so long, who beat up a black man named John Lewis at the Rock Hill bus station in 1961 and then apologized 48 years later in words and actions that shook the world, told Lewis ‘I love you.’ Lewis [...]



Rock Hill couple tie the knot in launderette

Oct 31st, 2009 | By topix.com | Category: News

Jerry Rogers and his bride Adrianne Helton are married by Notary Public Marsha Boyd Monday at the Spot Laundromat on Heckle Blvd.



Mind the Gap: Why Good Schools Are Failing Black Students

Oct 31st, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education, Feature

An interesting audio on the problems black students have in schools. The audio can be heard by clicking here.



Fundraiser For Back The Pack – and other Rock Hill School District News

Oct 31st, 2009 | By Jim Vining | Category: Education, Feature

Special needs students in Saundra Booker’s class at Saluda Trail have designed Christmas cards (example on left) that will soon be for sale. Family Trust Federal Credit Union plans to print the cards, 10 to a box, with different designs and sell them for $10.

Textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for [...]



Attending RHEDC Conference at City Club (Oct 29, 2009)

Oct 31st, 2009 | By Jason Broadwater | Category: Feature, Old Town, Random

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I am attending the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation’s retreat in Rock Hill, SC today. It will be held at the City Club in Old Town. I am on the board of the RHEDC.
I look forward to the day. I believe that we will be taking a closer look at how the city [...]



Man wins $52,000 lottery prize at Rock Hill shop

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

Winning $1,000 a week for one year sounded pretty sweet to Jerry McIntosh, so he purchased a scratch-off ticket at a Rock Hill lottery retailer.



Rock Hill insurance agent asks for continuance in Ponzi scheme charges

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

Gene Sullivan, the Rock Hill insurance agent who allegedly took money from elderly clients in a Ponzi scheme that lasted two decades, appeared in federal court Wednesday to ask the judge for more time in his arraignment.



Ga. Rep. Lewis and ex-segregationist to get award

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

Georgia Rep. John Lewis and the white man who attacked him during a civil rights protest in 1961 have been chosen to receive the Common Ground award.Lewis, who is black, and Elwin Wilson will receive the award Thursday at the Canadian Embassy in Washington.The honor is given to those who’ve made significant contributions to bridging [...]



Lady Eagles hold on to 1-1 tie against Buccaneers

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

The Winthrop women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 tie with Charleston Southern on Thursday at Buccaneer Field.



Eagles ready for BSC championships

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

Winthrop's men's and women's cross country teams will be in action Saturday at the Big South Cross Country Championships, with High Point hosting for the first time.



Networking at the Fort Mill Office 10/29/2009 5:30 PM – 10/29/2009 7:00 PM

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members at this free event, sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center.

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Leadership Planning Meeting 10/29/2009 8:30 AM – 10/29/2009

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events


Ribbon Cutting 10/29/2009 2:00 PM – 10/29/2009 4:00 PM

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events

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Ribbon Cutting 10/30/2009 12:00 PM – 10/30/2009

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events

 

Competition Accessories, one of the countries best known direct merchants of motorcycle parts and accessories, will open their all [...]



Government Relations Task Force 11/3/2009 8:00 AM – 11/3/2009

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events


Ambassadors 11/3/2009 4:00 PM – 11/3/2009

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events


Ribbon Cutting 11/4/2009 4:30 PM – 11/4/2009 8:00 PM

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Hotel guest will enjoy signature southern hospitality and delight in the hotel’s excellent location for both the professional and leisure traveler.  We are within walking distance of the Rock Hill Galleria [...]



Business After Hours 11/5/2009 5:30 PM – 11/5/2009 7:00 PM

Oct 29th, 2009 | By York County Regional Chamber Feed | Category: Business, Events

One of the largest ballroom and reception facilities in York County, the Palmetto Room offers a blend of historic architectural elements, state of the art technology and unsurpassed service.

Business After Hours is a monthly networking [...]