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After destructive storm, SC asked for FEMA's assistance. The agency has declined that request
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Gov. Henry McMaster's request for individual assistance funds to help April 20 storm victims in Rock Hill. That request came after storms caused millions of dollars in damage last month. FEMA said even though the storm damage was...
Fort Mill residents say controversial solar plant was given permit after public denial
FORT MILL, S.C. — Even though York County leaders recently denied a zoning permit for a potential solar panel plant in the Fort Mill area, residents now tell WCNC Charlotte the permit was later approved without public notice. The company in question is Canada-based Silfab Solar, which first eyed...
Rock Hill school board member hoping to pass bathroom policy, LGBTQ advocate concerned
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Debates over so-called "bathroom bills" have returned; this time at Rock Hill Schools. In April, South Carolina state senators approved a budget provision that would require public school students to use bathrooms that match their assigned sex at birth. As the state budget awaits final approval from lawmakers, a Rock Hill school board member is trying to pass a similar policy in the district.
Rock Hill storm damage costs are 'somewhere around $5 million.' That number doesn't include damage to personal property
ROCK HILL, S.C. — York County officials say they are facing a huge bill after storm damage clean-up in Rock Hill. York County Emergency Management said the processing of tree debris just after the last storm is over $500,000 outside of the budget. “In some form or another, somewhere...
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