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Fort Mill, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Fort Mill! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s next for Silfab’s embattled Fort Mill solar plant?
  • How did your favorite Fort Mill restaurant score on July inspections?
  • Deadly Paraham Road crash leaves two dead, five juveniles injured

Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night @ Amor Artis — Fort Mill History Museum and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• York County Council In Inaction After Lengthy Closed-Door Session Over Silfab Solar Zoning Order (fortmillsun.com) — Silfab Solar’s Fort Mill manufacturing plant is under legal fire after a judge ruled it violates York County zoning, leaving county council in closed-door talks and residents uncertain. Safety restrictions already limit operations after earlier chemical concerns, and the company now plans a short production pause while officials dispute whether the court’s order is truly final.
   

• Three York County Restaurants Earn B grades in July Inspections (fortmillsun.com) — If you eat out in Fort Mill, you’ll want to know Akahana Asian Bistro recently scored a B on a July 23 inspection before returning to an A a week later. The story also lists dozens of other Fort Mill and York County restaurants’ July grades so you can quickly check your favorite spots’ food safety records.
   

• Five juveniles among 2 dead, 6 hurt in York County crash near Lake Wylie (heraldonline.com) — A deadly head-on collision on North Paraham Road between Lake Wylie and Clover killed both drivers and injured six SUV passengers, including five juveniles, on Saturday afternoon. The crash shut down the road for hours and highlights a dangerous stretch of highway just a short drive from Fort Mill that many residents regularly use.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does this sweet boy belong to anyone?
    Seems very friendly and walked right in our home like it’s an indoor dog. https://ring.com/share/d11beabc-ae02-4cfe-a77a-3a88aef42c7a (Nextdoor Indian Land)
  • Fancy Cars
    My aunt (90 yrs old) just got a new car. She was complaining about all the new gadgets in the car. She just wanted to reverse and a movie popped up… (Nextdoor Sun City Carolina Lakes)
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Fort Mill. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Fort Mill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Mill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tega Cay

  • I Booked Sunday Supper at Velvet Coupe and Would Do It Again Tomorrow (fortmillsun.com)

Rock Hill

  • Free program on The History of Japanese Pop Music at York County Library (Rock Hill) on Aug. 11 (charlotteonthecheap.com)
  • Healthy Aging Tips: How Everyday Lifestyle Choices Support Longevity and Well-Being (heraldonline.com)
  • Woman Charged With Murder in Rock Hill Shooting That Killed Teen (yoconews.com)

Lake Wylie

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he won’t fall in the hot chocolate (Thank you Geila P. for sending it in!)
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