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Good day Fort Mill! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Silfab's new safety chief change at the Fort Mill plant?
  • Four summer Lake Wylie deaths raise safety concerns for Fort Mill residents
  • How did Fort Mill football break into the state's 5A top 10?

Also on today's calendar: Tim Hong Acoustic Live and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with variable clouds, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Silfab Solar picks new director to oversee health and safety at its Fort Mill site (heraldonline.com) — Silfab Solar has hired veteran engineer Jamie Watts to oversee health and safety at its Fort Mill plant, where chemical releases and zoning disputes have worried nearby schools and neighbors. Watts will manage safety at the Logistics Lane facility and beyond, aiming to strengthen compliance and emergency response as litigation continues over whether the solar panel factory fits Fort Mill's light industrial zoning.
   

2. Body recovered from Lake Wylie in the fourth York County water death this summer (heraldonline.com) — A recent Labor Day drowning on Lake Wylie adds to a tragic summer of four water deaths, including a Fort Mill man who died near Bowater Park in July. Local officials and divers continue to investigate the latest incident, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for York County and Fort Mill residents who frequent the lake.
   

3. South Pointe Holds No. 1 As Fort Mill Enters The 5A Top 10 (fortmillsun.com) — Fort Mill High's football team has cracked the statewide 5A top 10, joining Northwestern and Rock Hill in giving York County three ranked big-school programs. The Yellow Jackets sit at No. 10 with a 3–0 record, part of a strong showing for local schools across multiple classifications in this week's South Carolina media poll.
   

4. Sr. Python Data Automation Engineer- Fort mill, SC (Onsite) - Smart Caliber Technology - Fort Mill, SC, US (dice.com) — A year-long senior Python Data Automation Engineer contract is open onsite in Fort Mill, focusing on test automation, ETL validation, and heavy SQL work. The role emphasizes PyTest, cloud platforms, CI/CD integration, and AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, offering experienced local engineers a chance to lead framework development and mentor junior teammates.
   

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  • Pricey Paint
    Am I the last to learn that one single bucket of paint costs $80!? (Nextdoor Burnside)
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    She went missing on the night of August 25th, in the Eppington South Neighborhood. Please keep an eye out for her. The coyotes have been active. I… (Nextdoor Eppington South)
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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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