John Marks

1 week ago | heraldonline.com | John Marks

Rock Hill business leaders asked York County for $1 million to finish a road connecting Aspen Business Park. It’s also a path, officials say, to more than 1,000 jobs. The county economic development subcommittee recommended the allocation for International Drive after a pitch Thursday from the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation. York County Council has the final decision, and could make it this month.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | John Marks

Just ahead of Cinco de Mayo, two much-anticipated restaurants serving burritos, tacos and other Mexican food have opened in Fort Mill. They join several other new spots serving burgers, pizza, Asian food and more. Here are five quick bites on new and soon-to-be coming openings across the Rock Hill region. South Charlotte restaurant Phat Burrito opened Wednesday in Fort Mill. Phat Burrito serves beef, chicken, fish, tofu and veggie burritos.

1 week ago | heraldonline.com | John Marks

After Rock Hill proposed controversial new rules in January to keep people from living in hotels, York County is considering moving in the same direction. Officials in both areas say rules are needed to prevent crime, but they’d also impact the homeless population that relies on hotels or camp sites for shelter. York County Sheriff Tony Breeden met with the county justice and public safety subcommittee on Wednesday to request several rule changes.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | John Marks

After Rock Hill proposed controversial new rules in January to keep people from living in hotels, York County is considering moving in the same direction. Officials in both areas say rules are needed to prevent crime, but they’d also impact the homeless population that relies on hotels or camp sites for shelter. York County Sheriff Tony Breeden met with the county justice and public safety subcommittee on Wednesday to request several rule changes.

2 weeks ago | heraldonline.com | John Marks

Lake Wylie High School along with two other new schools have their first new principals. The Clover School District named Ninth Grade Campus principal Calub Courtwright to lead Lake Wylie High. It’ll be the district’s second high school, after Clover High School, when it opens next year. Courtwright also was principal at Clover Middle School from 2013 to 2023. He joined the district in 1999 as a teacher at Crowders Creek Elementary School in Lake Wylie.