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🌱 Could Rock Hill’s 82 Express bus to Charlotte disappear this month?

Rock Hill, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Rock Hill! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Rock Hill’s 82 Express bus to Charlotte disappear this month?
  • How a 900,000-square-foot logistics project could reshape Rock Hill’s jobs.
  • Planning a summer getaway? Start with Rock Hill’s historic lunch counter.

Also on today's calendar: R&B GAME NIGHT - ROCK HILL : JUNE.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tega Cay neighbor pushing to keep area public transit route to Charlotte (qcnews.com) — Rock Hill’s 82 Express commuter bus to Charlotte may shut down at the end of June after city leaders chose not to fund it in the next budget, citing falling ridership. Riders from Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Tega Cay say the route still saves them money and time, and one neighbor is urging residents to speak up through a survey.
   

2. Latest Rock Hill region projects: Huge logistics site, more townhomes and a school (heraldonline.com) — Rock Hill could see a massive boost in industrial space, with a proposed CLT South Logistics Center bringing more than 900,000 square feet of speculative warehouse buildings to 907 Caterpillar Drive. The roundup also highlights new townhomes, a restaurant and gas station in Fort Mill, a planned charter school in Indian Land, and a future commercial site in Lake Wylie.
   

3. 7 Counties, 400 Battles, and 1 Historic Lunch Counter: Road-Tripping South Carolina's Olde English District (matadornetwork.com) — Visitors are encouraged to start their Olde English District road trip in Rock Hill, exploring its civil rights history at the preserved Friendship Nine lunch counter and a revitalized downtown full of murals, breweries, and local shops. The piece then guides you through nearby historic and outdoor stops like Brattonsville, Chester State Park, Camden, Cheraw, and Fort Mill, with Rock Hill as the cultural and lodging hub.
   

4. College of Charleston Awards Spring Degrees to York and Lancaster County Graduates (yoconews.com) — Rock Hill families can celebrate several hometown students who just earned spring degrees from the College of Charleston, many with top Latin honors. The article lists each Rock Hill graduate by name and major, alongside classmates from Fort Mill, Clover, Indian Land, York and Lancaster, spotlighting the region’s academic achievements.
   

5. York man faces murder in drive-by shooting near Rock Hill that killed 16-year-old (charlotteobserver.com) — Rock Hill readers should know that Chester police and SLED have arrested a York man and two others in connection with a deadly May 3 drive-by shooting in Chester, about 20 miles south of Rock Hill. A 16-year-old was killed and another teen wounded, and investigators say surveillance video, witnesses and a co-defendant’s statement led to the latest murder and attempted-murder charges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Blue, a dog who went missing in Rock Hill, SC, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 5 hours. Message from Owner: "Please help us… (Nextdoor Manchester Village)
  • Looking immediate work
    I am currently a residential electrician that is between jobs Left my last one for a new one that ended up falling through the first week. I’ve… (Nextdoor Flintwood / Riverview)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Rock Hill. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont posted a job opening for Dock Helper - Full Time - Transportation RHH in Rock Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Hill here.

Ok Rock Hill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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