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🌱 Rock Hill family questions police response after deadly Mount Gallant Road shooting

Rock Hill, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Rock Hill! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rock Hill family questions police response after deadly Mount Gallant Road shooting
  • What investigators say happened in the deadly Dave Lyle and Mount Gallant crash
  • Why a Rock Hill renovation crew suddenly stopped work on Oakland Avenue

Also on today's calendar: Yoga @ Northside Recreational Center and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shocking video shows man shooting front door of Rock Hill family's home (wccbcharlotte.com) — A Rock Hill mother is mourning her 19-year-old daughter, who was fatally shot at their Mount Gallant Road home after earlier gunfire and police visits to the property. Police say they arrested a 34-year-old suspect and released a detailed statement explaining their response before and after the deadly shooting.
   

2. Teen Biker Killed At Busy Rock Hill Intersection During Morning Commute (hoodline.com) — A teenager riding a motorcycle was killed Tuesday morning in a collision at Dave Lyle Boulevard and Mount Gallant Road, one of Rock Hill’s busiest commuter intersections. Police say a GMC Yukon turning left failed to yield, and Rock Hill’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is now leading the investigation. Officials note this corridor has a history of heavy traffic and serious crashes.
   

3. ‘Still shakes me': Contractor recounts finding human skull in crawl space of Rock Hill business (live5news.com) — Human remains were discovered Tuesday in the crawl space of a Rock Hill business on Oakland Avenue, rattling the contractors who found a skull during renovation work. Police and the coroner confirmed the bones are human and are awaiting a forensic anthropologist’s report to learn whether they were display or medical-study remains before deciding next steps.
   

4. South Carolina ETV and Public Radio programs win five Telly Awards (scetv.org) — Rock Hill’s downtown murals are in the spotlight, with SCETV’s documentary “SC On Display: The Murals of Rock Hill” earning a Silver Telly Award for showcasing the city’s public art. The piece is one of five SCETV programs honored this year, highlighting South Carolina storytelling that’s reaching regional and national audiences.
   

5. Want free food on your birthday? Here are 25+ deals to grab in Charlotte (charlotteobserver.com) — If your birthday is coming up, you can score free treats and discounts at several spots, including Amélie’s and Texas Roadhouse locations right here in Rock Hill. This Charlotte-focused roundup highlights more than two dozen birthday deals, but a few are an easy drive from your Rock Hill home. Most offers require joining a rewards program or app before your big day.
   

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    We are so happy she is back home….thanks to everyone that helped. We couldn’t have done it without you***** (Nextdoor Newport Lakes)
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Ok Rock Hill! 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: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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