Amanda Harris
Rock Hill Herald
Rock Hill, SC, United States
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York County crash near Paraham Road leaves one dead Monday
One person is dead following a crash near Paraham Road and Campbell Road in York County, South Carolina. The incident involved two drivers. → Read More
‘Some kids can’t help it’: Fort Mill alumni raising funds to pay student lunch debt
The Fort Mill Ol’ School Crowd, a group of alumni, are gathering donations to help pay students’ lunch debt in the Fort Mill, South Carolina school district. → Read More
Rock Hill’s Clinton College announces music department. Here’s who will lead it.
Gospel leader Tony McNeill will develop a new Department of Music at Clinton College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He will teach music and worship and will conduct Clinton’s choir. → Read More
‘Whole different world’: Outgoing Rock Hill ROC leader reflects on helping homeless
Bruce McKagan, executive director of Renew Our Community in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is retiring. McKagan is a board member for Pathways and was involved in the music industry in the Fort Mill region. → Read More
Rock Hill schools approve teacher pay raises. Here’s how York County schools compare.
Rock Hill, South Carolina school district leaders have approved a $172.6 million budget with teacher pay raises for 2019-’20. Other York County region districts also raised teacher pay. → Read More
Rock Hill schools approve teacher pay raises. Here’s how York County schools compare.
Rock Hill, South Carolina school district leaders have approved a $172.6 million budget with teacher pay raises for 2019-’20. Other York County region districts also raised teacher pay. → Read More
New agreement means more sheriff’s deputies for Chester County schools
Chester County School District leaders signed an agreement with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office and the county to increase the number of school resource officers in the South Carolina district. Resource officers will be in all three high schools, Chester Middle and Lewisville Middle. → Read More
‘Heart for homelessness’: Leader chosen to run Rock Hill’s new Pathways center
Grace Lewis has been named the executive director for the Pathways Community Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Pathways is a Christian-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to create one location for multiple agencies and provide services for people in crisis. → Read More
Rock Hill program brings teachers, children together in summer reading fun
York Road Elementary’s annual B.A.R.K. (Books, Activities, Refreshments and Kickball) program invites children in the Boyd Hill area to read and play in Rock Hill, South Carolina. → Read More
One dead in early Sunday Chester County crash on SC 97
One person is dead following a crash early Sunday in Chester County, South Carolina, on highway 97. The state highway patrol says a driver of a 1998 Nissan truck was traveling west when a pedestrian was struck. → Read More
‘In this together:’ Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders preaches equality in Rock Hill
Vermont US Senator Bernie Sanders visited Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Sunday for an event at Clinton College. He is campaigning throughout the early primary state before the Democratic nomination. → Read More
Charlotte shooting leaves teenager, baby with life-threatening injuries, police say
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating after a 19-year-old pregnant woman was shot Saturday evening. The shooting happened in the 3200 block of Beatties Ford Road. A hospital delivered her baby. → Read More
These York County residents will lead SC organizations. Here’s what to know.
Tiffany Byrd was named executive director of Safe Passage in Rock Hill. David Platts of Lancaster has been chosen to lead the South Carolina Arts Commission. → Read More
These York County residents will lead SC organizations. Here’s what to know.
Tiffany Byrd was named executive director of Safe Passage in Rock Hill. David Platts of Lancaster has been chosen to lead the South Carolina Arts Commission. → Read More
York County United Way to distribute $100K to local nonprofits. Here’s how to apply.
The United Way of York County, South Carolina has received a $108,489 grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. The program is under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Local nonprofits can apply for funds. → Read More
‘Dream come true’: Rock Hill’s Northwestern Trojans welcome new head football coach
Page Wofford has been named Northwestern High School’s new head football coach. Wofford returns to Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he was an assistant coach for the Trojans. → Read More
Clover schools approve 2019-20 budget with increased teacher pay
The Clover, South Carolina school board approved a $93.3 million budget that sets new teacher pay above $40,000. → Read More
Search continues for suspect in fire that killed boy, woman in Alexander County
An 11-year-old and a woman have died in a house fire in Alexander County, N.C., that investigators say was purposely set, WBTV reports. Officials are searching for a man who is suspected of setting the fire. → Read More
York County teen named SC Young Entrepreneur of the Year, other locals celebrate wins
Here are some accomplishments from York County, South Carolina region residents. A Fort Mill teen was named the 2019 SC Young Entrepreneur of the Year. → Read More
‘Most vulnerable children’ benefit in expanded Catawba Indian Nation program
Thanks to a $2 million grant, the Catawba Indian Nation in Rock Hill, South Carolina is expanding its Head Start program for at-risk children and families. Early Head Start will serve children to age 3. → Read More