Patrick Byrne

1 week ago | wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne

A bill moving through the South Carolina legislature aims to help ease the state’s teacher shortage by offering salary incentives to professionals who switch careers into teaching. The proposal would allow relevant work experience outside the classroom—such as in a lab, business, or trade—to count toward teacher salary placement. Under the plan, two years of professional experience would equal one year of classroom teaching for pay purposes.

1 week ago | wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne

Fort Mill, SC – The Fort Mill Police Department has announced the formation of its new Bicycle Unit, a move designed to improve patrol efficiency and strengthen community relations. The department is enthusiastic about the unit’s potential to provide a more approachable and engaging presence within the town. Officers assigned to the Bicycle Unit will be deployed to patrol neighborhoods, business parks, and various community events.

1 week ago | scpress.org | Patrick Byrne |Mae Giorgi

This past week was a rough one for anyone with an investment portfolio. The massive drops in the market may be causing anxiety, mental anguish and perhaps anger across this great country of ours. I won’t wade into the political waters of why it’s happening or what my thoughts are. As I’m not an economist, no one would care anyway. What I will do is to hammer home a point that I’ve been harping on within this column for the better part of two years.

2 weeks ago | wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne

Carowinds is rolling out the red carpet for spring break with extended hours and an action-packed lineup of family-friendly events from April 11 through April 27 — perfect timing for families in Fort Mill, where schools will be on Spring Break the week of April 14. Rock Hill and Clover students can also take part in the fun as their Spring Break is the week of April 21st. The 17-day celebration includes something for everyone, from crafts and egg hunts to block parties and silent discos.

2 weeks ago | wrhi.com | Patrick Byrne

Stef Willi Huewe, 56, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, was pulled over by Monroe (NC) Police for speeding earlier this week. During the stop, officers discovered the vehicle Huewe was driving had been reported stolen from Orlando, Florida, back in 2021. Huewe was immediately taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle, using a fictitious license plate, speeding, and felony chop shop activity.