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FACT CHECK: Why didn't sirens go off during the Rock Hill storm?
YORK, S.C. — Nearly a week later, people in Rock Hill, South Carolina are still cleaning up damage from an intense hail storm. This supercell thunderstorm produced winds up to 90 miles per hour and moved across York County late Saturday afternoon. Surveyors found the storm produced hail stones at least 2 inches in diameter. Some people are wondering why they didn't get a notification on their phone or hear sirens ahead of the storm.
Buses crash on interstate while taking 85 South Carolina kids to amusement park
Two buses with students from a South Carolina middle school crashed on the way to Carowinds. Pickens County School District spokesman Darian Byrd said the crash happened about 9:30 a.m. on Interstate 85 northbound in Gastonia, North Carolina. He said two charter buses were carrying 106 people, 85 of whom...
Cryptocurrency scams getting more complex
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was a fight Angela Sloan didn’t expect. Sloan, a York County resident fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam after she invested in a digital platform. A few months ago Sloan found out she was the victim of a scam, all while she was battling cancer.
Kings Mountain celebrates 150 years with birthday bash
The city of Kings Mountain is throwing a big birthday bash to celebrate its 150th year with cake, music, a car show and more. Angela Padgett, special events coordinator for the city of Kings Mountain, said the 150th celebration was kicked off on Earth Day and will be incorporated into events throughout the year, but the main celebration will be held May 3 and 4.
Gaston teen sets his sights on second album
When Kadir Muhammad approached Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, he was hopeful. The two have something important in common: Kingfish, a Grammy winning blues guitarist, became known for his music as a teenager. Muhammad, known professionally as "The Giftt," released his first album last year, at the age of 17. "Before I...
Rock Hill home split in half, owner leaning on faith after escaping through window
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Three days after strong storms battered parts of York County, clean-up is still underway. The supercell thunderstorm produced winds up to 90 mph as it moved across the area late Saturday afternoon. The winds, which were the equivalent of a Category 1 hurricane, toppled trees and damaged homes.
Gastonia hotel room drug bust nets almost $1M in cocaine, fentanyl: PD
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A raid on two Gastonia hotel rooms netted nearly $1 million in cocaine and fentanyl, Gaston County Police said on Friday. Search warrants were issued on Tuesday regarding California residents Esmeralda Dominguez, 51, and Omar Herrera, 49. The warrants stemmed from a previous traffic stop. During a search of two Gastonia hotel rooms, approximately $390,000 in cocaine and $520,000 in fentanyl, according to the police report.
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