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Rock Hill WWII prisoner of war’s remains to be buried
FORT KNOX, Ky. (WBTV) - The remains of U.S. Army Pvt. Cecil T. Hinson, a soldier killed during World War II, will be buried later this month in Rock Hill. Hinson’s remains will be buried on July 28 at Laurelwood Cemetery. A native of Rock Hill, Hinson was a...
“R” is for Rock Hill
“R” is for Rock Hill (York County; 2020 population 74,157). Rock Hill began in 1852 as a depot and watering station on the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad—and it had a post office. In 1870, the settlement was incorporated. In the late nineteenth century, six textile mills began operation, the town made a successful bid to become the home of the Winthrop Normal and Industrial College, and two Black junior colleges (Friendship (1891) and Clinton (1894) opened. The expansion of the city’s industrial base to include the Lowenstein Corporation’s bleachery, fiber maker Celanese Corporation, and paper manufacturer Bowaters Carolina Corporation helped Rock Hill weather the departure of several textile plants. The city’s remarkable success led former Governor Carroll Campbell to proclaim: ‘Every city in this state should look to Rock Hill to see the formula for success in action.”
Chester County officials bring in major businesses
CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Major growth in Chester County has county leaders working to proactively bring in new businesses. Those leaders are working with Retail Strategies on a plan to focus on the traffic hitting Highway 901 off Interstate 77 and J.A. Cochran Bypass in downtown Chester. “We’re going...
Exciting News for Tega Cay Sun Readers!
We are thrilled to announce that three of our popular feature columns have been picked up for syndication by the South Carolina Press Association (SCPA). Starting this month, Dr. Tom’s Cyber Bits & Tips, Mr. Penny Pincher, and In Health with Dr. Brian will be available to all SCPA member newspapers across the state. This exciting development allows our columns to reach a wider audience, bringing valuable insights, practical advice, and expert knowledge to readers throughout South Carolina.
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