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York, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning York! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Lake Wylie Pizza fix its health inspection issues?
  • How Rock Hill’s big impact fee hike could ripple into York
  • How a Fort Mill tragedy is helping York County kids thrive

Also on today's calendar: Fall Baby Goat Yoga at New Moon Flower Farm and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 67, low: 64.
  • Monday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two York County Restaurants Earn B Grades In September, Both Upgraded On Follow-Up (wrhi.com) — If you’re grabbing a bite in York, you may want to know Lake Wylie Pizza recently received a B on its health inspection before quickly earning back an A. State inspectors detail the specific food-safety issues they found and corrected, and explain how you can look up inspection grades for any restaurant you visit in York County.
   

2. Rock Hill Proposes Nearly $10k Impact Fee Per Home, Adding to Construction Costs (power98fm.com) — Rock Hill is moving toward nearly doubling impact fees on new homes to $9,588, a change that would give the city the highest rates in York County and influence development patterns around nearby towns like York. City leaders say the increase is needed to fund major water, sewer, fire, and police infrastructure as growth accelerates. The proposal could take effect in 2027, potentially affecting housing costs and regional competitiveness.
   

3. Mother of teen killed at Fort Mill's Peach Stand honors her memory by helping kids in need (wsoctv.com) — Families in York County should know that Karson’s Kompassion Project now runs “care closets” at York Road and Oakdale Elementary, giving students free clothes, hygiene items, and holiday support. Started by the mother of a teen killed at Fort Mill’s Peach Stand, the nonprofit also extends Karson’s legacy to children overseas while continuing to focus on vulnerable local kids.
   

4. Fort Mill School District Statement Regarding Silfab TRC Report (wrhi.com) — Local families should know Fort Mill schools are pressing state and county officials over safety concerns at the Silfab Solar facility after earlier chemical incidents. The district wants stricter reviews, possible relocation to heavy industrial zoning, stronger communication with York County emergency management, and the option to join future court actions to protect students and staff.
   

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    My brother’s dogs got out this morning in Forrest Acres if anyone has seen them. Call Jonathan at 803-242-0312. (Nextdoor Limestone Lady's)
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    Picture 1 of each of the pictures are the unedited ones, which do you people like more? (Nextdoor McConnels Chester Hwy)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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