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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.
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.
Fairfield County man threatened to drag public officials 'out of their households,' DOJ says
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man has been sentenced to prison after making threats to public officials, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4) The DOJ says the FBI received multiple complaints concerning a man's social media post. According to the DOJ,...
73-year-old man riding bicycle killed in collision with truck in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A man is dead after authorities said he was struck and killed while riding a bicycle. Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said 73-year-old George Christensen of Countryside Illinois was riding along Highway 34 in Ridgeway on Monday, April 22. Hill said Christensen was traveling west...
Two-hourly delay Wednesday for Rock Hill students returning after storm
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Students and teachers of Rock Hill Schools will return to their classrooms on Wednesday days after a severe thunderstorm caused extensive damage in York County Saturday. The schools will operate on a two-hour delay. Since the storm Saturday, a cleanup effort has been underway to...
Not a tornado: NWS gives update after strong storms cause severe damage in York County
Arguably, the worst damage appeared to be a couple of miles away along Rockwood Avenue, where Kirk Douglas said he had to get out of his home through a window after a tree fell on his home, splitting his home in two.
Neighbor captures harrowing video of deadly SC officer-involved shooting
ROCK HILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A deadly officer-involved shooting occurred in Rock Hill Sunday morning and harrowing video captured by a neighbor showed the entire ordeal unfolding. The York County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released the circumstances and details surrounding the shooting other than that the...
Over a dozen charged, animals rescued in dogfighting ring
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) have charged over a dozen people in a dogfighting ring Saturday night. SLED officials say two dogs were rescued and taken to a local emergency veterinarian for treatment. Multiple guns and over $84,000 were found at the...
Fairfield County crash leaves 1 dead after truck hits bicyclist
RIDGEWAY, S.C. (WIS) - One person is dead following a crash on SC Highway 34 Monday evening, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). The crash occurred at around 7:30 p.m. near Autumn Drive about 3 miles east of Ridgeway. Officials said a 2022 truck which was towing a...
Rock Hill auto dealership devastated by storm, seeks community support
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - The recent storm left a trail of destruction across the community, and some of the most visible damage can be seen at local car dealerships. Gunter’s Auto Sales, a staple in South Rock Hill for nearly 50 years, is facing a near-total loss of their inventory after the brutal weather event.
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