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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.
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.
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.
A hailstorm battered a Rock Hill neighborhood. The neighbors stepped up for each other
Gladys Porter-Cureton never lost power. Somehow her house stayed lit, even as the electricity died for 7,000 of her neighbors last weekend. Around the back side of her house, though, is where you see that Porter-Cureton didn’t escape the April 20 hailstorm unscathed. That storm killed the power all around her Southside neighborhood in Rock Hill. And pieces of hail near the size of tangerines punched through all the windows around back.
52-Year-Old Man Killed In Shooting Involved With An Officer In York County
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting of a 52-year-old man by a police officer, according to a news release. The release states that York County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in Rock Hill that involved Richard Zonjic, 52. The Sheriff’s Office claims they obtained warrants for Zonjic for first degree domestic violence and kidnapping and attempted to serve them to Zonjic who barricaded himself inside the home, where deputies pent hours requesting Zonjic to peacefully surrender.
Photos: York Co. Detention Center fence damaged during intense weekend storm
YORK, S.C. (WBTV) - The outer fence of the York County Detention Center was damaged when high winds from a severe storm rolled in on Saturday. Some of the outer fence was damaged, but officials say the center was not unsecured. After the storm passed, Chief Jail Administrator John Hicks...
York County warns against door-to-door solicitors in storm aftermath
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – York County officials are warning against door-to-door solicitors who might be trying to take advantage of residents who suffered damage in Saturday’s powerful storms that swept through the area. Rock Hill community surrounds southside neighbors recovering from hail storm “York County Government has concerns about some contractors going […]
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