Fort Mill students return to class amid safety concerns about Silfab Solar plant

Fort Mill students began the school year at Flint Hill Middle School as parents expressed safety concerns over the nearby Silfab Solar plant, which has faced two chemical leaks and a zoning lawsuit. A South Carolina judge upheld a zoning decision blocking the facility's operation in a light industrial zone, while the plant temporarily halted production. Parents and community members continue to push for the facility's relocation amid lingering uncertainty.