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🌱 Could one of these Fort Mill shelter pets be your new roommate?
Also check out Pioneer Crafts — Fort Mill History Museum on the Fort Mill Patch calendar

Good morning Fort Mill! 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 one of these Fort Mill shelter pets be your new roommate?
- What Fort Mill schools want the governor to do about Silfab now
- How Nation Ford edged Fort Mill High for marching band bragging rights
Also on today's calendar: Evening Unwind Yoga and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
- Thursday: Sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pets of the Week: Hydrangea and Polyester Are Looking for Their Forever Homes (yoconews.com) — Two adoptable pets at the Humane Society of York County in Fort Mill—Hydrangea the shy-but-sweet young cat and Polyester the chatty husky mix—are ready for new homes and already fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Local residents can call the shelter on Regent Parkway to schedule a visit, learn about adoption, or explore ways to volunteer and support the animals.
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2. Fort Mill schools asks SC governor to block Silfab chemicals, manufacturing (heraldonline.com) — Fort Mill School District is urging Gov. Henry McMaster to block chemical deliveries and commissioning at Silfab Solar's plant near Flint Hill schools, after earlier chemical releases and ongoing zoning disputes. Residents, a local advocacy group, and state Rep. David Martin are also pressing for stronger state review before manufacturing resumes as early as October 18.
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3. Nation Ford Marching Band Defends BandBEAT Championship Title (fortmillsun.com) — Nation Ford High School's marching band just repeated as overall champion at the BandBEAT Marching Band Championship hosted at Catawba Ridge High in Fort Mill, edging out Fort Mill High for the 5A title. The Falcons swept all major caption awards and now head to Conway this weekend to compete at the Bands of America Carolina Regional.
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4. Winthrop Athletics Rallies Community for 3rd Annual Team Impact 'All In 5K' at the Lake (fortmillsun.com) — Winthrop University student‑athletes are inviting Fort Mill–area residents to join the third annual Team Impact 'All In 5K' at Rock Hill's Winthrop Lake Loop on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. The inclusive event raises funds and awareness to connect children facing serious illnesses with college sports teams, encouraging participants of all ages and abilities to run, walk, roll, or cheer.
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📸 Around Fort Mill
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Mill
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★ Featured events ★
- Pioneer Crafts — Fort Mill History Museum →
Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market, 106 N White St, Fort Mill
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Evening Unwind Yoga →
Comporium Amphitheater at Dairy Barn Entrance, 291 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill
6:00 pm - Hot Flashes & Cool Conversations: Sip & Shop Edition →
214 Main St, Fort Mill
6:00 pm - BLUEGRASS JAM: The Print Shop (2nd Thursday) - Fort Mill →
The Print Shop, 113 Railroad Ave., FOrt Mill
6:00 pm - The Print Shop Bluegrass Jam →
The Print Shop, 113 Railroad Ave., FOrt Mill
6:00 pm - Live Music at the Greenway Canteen →
- Babe Brew 90 Release at Replay Brewing →
Replay Brewing, 1317 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill
5:00 pm - Live Music at the Greenway Canteen →
- Uncorked Comedy →
Fort Mill SC - Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market →
Veterans Park, 106 N White Street, Fort Mill
9:00 am - Paint Your Pet at Zoom Room - Fort Mill →
5525 Arden Mill Drive, Fort Mill
6:00 pm - Three's A Crowd improv show →
220 Main St, Fort Mill
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you haven't seen my earlier post, please meet my very beautiful, lovable, and playful foster kitty, Teddy!
He is available for adoption and is looking for his forever family! Please message me for more information! Thank you for sharing with family and… (Nextdoor Legacy Park) - My Toyota FJ40 needs electrical work.
It won't start. I don't understand anythkng but the basics of electrical. Can anyone recommend someone who knows electrical systems and wiring and… (Nextdoor Sharon Hills Fort Mill)
- Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Opening Shift Team Member in Fort Mill. Apply here.
- Fort Mill School District posted a job opening for Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach - High School in Fort Mill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Mill here.
Ok Fort Mill! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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