Fort Mill

Silfab Solar's Fort Mill facility will temporarily halt production from August 5 to 11 due to material shortages, coinciding with the return of students to nearby schools. The company claims the pause is unrelated to ongoing zoning disputes and recent legal challenges, despite community concerns over past chemical leaks and proximity to schools.

Silfab Solar will temporarily halt production at its Fort Mill facility from August 5 to August 11. The pause is attributed to material constraints and planned maintenance.

Eric Tipton, a Fort Mill man, died in the third drowning on Lake Wylie this year. He was found unresponsive near Bowater Catawba Park and pronounced dead at the scene. This marks the third drowning on the lake since May, with all victims being swimmers, including a 16-year-old earlier this year.

A South Carolina judge upheld a 2024 zoning ruling that Silfab Solar’s Fort Mill plant is not permitted to operate under light-industrial zoning for solar panel manufacturing. The decision aligns with a prior York County Board of Zoning Appeals ruling, which excluded solar manufacturing from light-industrial districts, despite Silfab Solar’s claims that the ruling does not affect its ongoing operations.

Fort Mill parents are concerned about sending their children to a school near the Silfab Solar plant. A local parent, Bethany Sweatt, mentioned considering homeschooling due to these worries.

A South Carolina judge upheld York County's zoning decision, ruling that solar panel manufacturing by Silfab Solar is not permitted under the property’s light industrial zoning. Parents and community groups, including Move Silfab, expressed hope that the ruling could lead to ending manufacturing operations near schools, following concerns over chemical incidents at the facility.

Silfab Solar, a Fort Mill manufacturing facility, remains operational despite a South Carolina judge ruling against it in a zoning case. The company faces multiple lawsuits, including one from Lear's Welding in Rock Hill over alleged unpaid work.

A South Carolina Circuit Court affirmed the York County Board of Zoning Appeals' decision that Silfab Solar's manufacturing plant does not comply with the county's Light Industrial zoning district. The court upheld the 5-0 unanimous ruling from the zoning board.

Fort Mill's downtown area experiences significant population growth and a surge in local businesses, including Bricks and Minifigs, a Lego store, and Amor Artis brewery. Historic buildings, some over 100 years old, house locally owned businesses, while the Fort Mill Barbershop has operated since 1910, reflecting the community's generational ties.

Fort Mill police are searching for an armed suspect. Authorities warn the public not to approach anyone matching the suspect's description.

Charlotte's housing market is rebalancing with increased inventory, giving buyers more options and negotiation leverage. Condo and townhome inventory rose significantly, while single-family home prices increased slightly. Sellers face more competition but can still achieve strong returns with strategic pricing.

Two intersections in Fort Mill, S.C. 160 and Market Street and S.C. 160 and Munn Road East, will close for construction on the I-77 interchange.

Heritage Tower, a nearly 40-year-old landmark in Fort Mill, South Carolina, may be demolished after being abandoned for decades. Once part of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s failed Christian theme park, the tower is now set to be replaced by a retirement community for people aged 55 and older. MorningStar Ministries, the current owner, is working with York County to finalize agreements for the demolition and new development.

Tenasia Benjamin, a woman at a domestic violence shelter, claims Ray Harris Towing refused to return her car after charging escalating fees for repairs and storage she did not request. The company allegedly discarded her personal belongings, including a laptop and $400 cash, and faces police reports and pending charges against its owner, Johnathan Emanuel Ray.