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Pride festival sparks debate in Matthews

MATTHEWS – Former town commissioner Leon Threatt is among critics of the upcoming Matthews Pride in the Park, an LGBTQ+ festival scheduled for Nov. 15 at Stumptown Park. Organizer Beer Money Entertainment describes the festival as a celebration of inclusion and visibility. Attractions include music, food trucks, vendors and a drag show. Most of the people speaking out against the festival during the Nov. 9 town board meeting raised concerns about the drag show.

Matthews, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Willie ‘Dub’ Massey, member of Friendship 9, dies at 84

Willie Massey and his friends took part in a sit-in at a segregated restaurant in Rock Hill. What they did next gave new fuel to the civil rights movement nationwide.

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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CCB Bistro & Vine in Rock Hill is closing. The restaurant’s owners share what’s next.

ROCK HILL — There are plenty of places to grab wine or purchase a book in Rock Hill, but not many where a customer can do both. CCB Bistro & Vine let people do just that for five years, but it will close its doors on Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving. “All good things come to an end at some point,” co-owner Shonali Thomas said. “It’s not that we failed, it’s just that it came to an end a little bit sooner than what we planned.” A lot of factors are to blame for the closure, CCB’s owners said. The rising cost of eating out and smaller appetites due to GLP-1s combined to put pressure on CCB’s...

Rock Hill, SC · 23h

Queen City News

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Rock Hill civil rights icon remembered by restaurant that has his name etched in seat

His name is etched on the back of a seat -- the same one that led to his arrest and jailing in the fight against segregation and for equality.

Rock Hill, SC · 16h

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The town of Matthews to celebrate first-ever Pride in the Park

The afternoon of Sunday, November 15, will mark a historic first for the town of Matthews, North Carolina with its first-ever official Pride celebration. Presented by Beer Money Entertainment and BME Concerts for a Cause, the family-friendly event will take place in Stumptown Park on November 15 from 1-6 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free for everyone (including pets), and all proceeds from vendors, sponsors and raffles will go to support the local nonprofit charity organization, Twirl to the World. Pride in the Park will feature about 50 local vendors and a variety of food trucks; additionally, raffles will be held throughout the day with prizes donated by local businesses.

Matthews, NC · 1d

WBTV

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US Navy veteran able to walk again after life-changing surgery in South Carolina

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A U.S. Navy veteran’s life was changed for the better following a spinal surgery at a hospital in Rock Hill, South Carolina. William “Pete” Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973, “right out of high school,” he told WBTV. He spent years serving in the Navy, and thinks back on his experience often.

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Opening chapter: Fort Mill businesswoman opens town's first bookstore

FORT MILL — Downtown Fort Mill is home to a mix of places to grab a bite to eat or find a gift for a friend. Lauren Randar decided it was time to turn the page and add a bookstore to the town’s growing list of offerings. She’s already local business owner, with her graphic design company, Tied & Two, operating there for six years. When an attorney’s office just off Main Street became available earlier in 2026, Randar moved the company there, but also saw an opportunity for a storefront business that Fort Mill has never had before. “I've always wanted to own a bookshop,” said Randar, 35, owner ...

Fort Mill, SC · 2d

WRAL News

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'Your DJ didn't show': North Carolina brides say wedding vendor ghosted them, double-booked events

A group of recent and soon-to-be brides claims they were left scrambling on their wedding days after the DJ they hired either failed to show up or canceled at the last minute. Some also allege the company double-booked their wedding dates. "My first dance was ruined. My father-daughter dance was...

North Carolina · 1d

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Women's Basketball Team Falls to Clinton College

The Bob Jones University women's basketball team fell in a 66-61 result on the road to Clinton College Tuesday night. As today's game got underway in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Imani Pouncey got the Bruins on the board first with an early layup. The Bruins went up 7-0 after Kayley Trump drained a shot from outside the arc and Pouncey hit another layup. With just under five minutes left in the opening quarter, Faith Hayward's jumper put the Bruins ahead 14-9. At the end of quarter, the Bruins led 23-15 A layup by Keely Price started the scoring in the second quarter to give Bob Jones a double digit lead. The Golden Bears worked to cut down the deficit and got within two points as the quarter continued. At halftime, the Bruins went back to their bench on top 35-30.

Rock Hill, SC · 2d

charlestondaily.net

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Atlas Copco Expands Rock Hill Operations, Adding 100 Jobs at Fifth Local Facility

A new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing center marks another major investment in York County, strengthening the region’s position as a growing manufacturing hub. Rock Hill, South Carolina, continues to attract significant manufacturing investment, as global industrial manufacturer Atlas Copco expands its local footprint with the opening of a new facility expected to bring approximately 100 jobs to the area.

Rock Hill, SC · 2d

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Publix Opens New Store at Village Commons in Wesley Chapel

Publix opened a new 50,325-square-foot store at Village Commons in Wesley Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 4, anchoring the shopping center's third and final phase of development. According to a WSOC-TV 9 report, the Wesley Chapel store at 6460 Weddington Road expands Publix's Charlotte region presence to 23 stores in the Charlotte market and three in Union County.

Wesley Chapel, NC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Lancaster Teen, 17, Becomes Youngest Winner in InnoVision Awards' 28-Year History

A Lancaster high schooler just made history at one of South Carolina's most prestigious innovation competitions. Grace Brusky, a senior at Cyber Academy of South Carolina, became the youngest winner in the 28-year history of the South Carolina InnoVision Awards on November 5, after her artificial intelligence platform Pathly took home the Community Enrichment Award at the Thornblade Club in Greer.

Lancaster, SC · 2d

connectcre.com

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Stotan Closes on Rock Hill Parcel for 942K-SF Warehouse Venture

Stotan Industrial and Singerman Real Estate have acquired a 77.58-acre site at 905 Caterpillar Drive in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for the development of Crossroads @ Rock Hill, a three-building industrial park totaling approximately 942,000 square feet. The property sold for $12 million. Located less than one mile from a...

Rock Hill, SC · 3d

Yahoo!

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New faces join Rock Hill Schools Board of Trustees two weeks after contentious high school rezoning vote

ROCK HILL — Three trustees joined the Rock Hill Schools Board of Trustees on Nov. 10, and a fourth left, leaving only three trustees with previous experience on the board. Zach Oxendine (District 2), Tyler Williams (District 4) and At-Large Trustee Matt Hiers were sworn in at the start of the meeting.

Rock Hill, SC · 2d

Tega Cay Sun

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Winthrop Lacrosse Announces 2027 Schedule

Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop lacrosse Head Coach Hannah Potter has announced the team's 2027 schedule.

Rock Hill, SC · 1d