🌱 Closed Tega Cay–area Sonic is steering customers straight to Rock Hill
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- Closed Tega Cay–area Sonic is steering customers straight to Rock Hill
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Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sonic Near Tega Cay Shuts Down As Building Is Sealed And Listed (fortmillsun.com) — A Sonic Drive-In on Highway 160 near Tega Cay has abruptly closed and been sealed off, with the property now listed for sale. A banner on the boarded building directs customers to the remaining Sonic locations in Rock Hill, York, and Lancaster, signaling a shift in nearby fast-food options for Rock Hill–area diners. 
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