Rock Hill

Octapharma has been approved to bring 1,500 high-paying jobs to Rock Hill with a $1.5 billion investment over 10 years at the former Carolina Panthers practice site. The South Carolina Department of Commerce finalized the deal after weeks of debate.

A person drowned at Lake Wylie's sandbar near Bowater Park in Rock Hill, S.C., on July 25. Deputies reported that a dive team found only beer cans during a search, and the individual has not yet been identified. The coroner will release further details in the coming days.

Tasia Villa, 49, was killed after her Volkswagen sedan hydroplaned, crashed, and became disabled on I-77 in York County. She walked onto the interstate and was struck by a southbound tractor-trailer. Toxicology results are pending, and no charges have been filed.

A driver was killed after crashing their Volkswagen sedan on I-77 in York County, walking onto the interstate, and being struck by a southbound tractor-trailer. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on July 23 near Mount Holly Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Rock Hill city leaders are approving tax incentives for Octapharma Plasma's first U.S. headquarters, which will be built on the former Carolina Panthers practice facility site now known as Palmetto Research Park. The company plans a $1.5 billion investment in the area.

Three brothers who owned Surefire Market in Camp North End were charged with arson after a fire destroyed their Rock Hill location in July 2024. They surrendered on July 20 following warrants, with evidence including a melted trash can and surveillance footage linking them to the fire's origin. The brothers later operated a food truck and opened a new store in 2025.

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.

York County leaders approved changes to their incentive offer for Octapharma Plasma, a Swiss company planning to build its first U.S. headquarters in Rock Hill. The project is expected to create over 1,200 jobs and bring a $1.5 billion investment to the community.

York County Council is set to vote on withdrawing incentives for a $1.5 billion Octapharma deal, which could cancel the Swiss company's plan to build a U.S. manufacturing plant in Rock Hill and cost 1,500 jobs. Disputes over tax revenue sharing among York County, Rock Hill, and the Rock Hill School District have led to failed negotiations, with the school district risking millions in lost funds if the deal collapses.

Three brothers were arrested years after a 2024 fire at their Rock Hill, S.C., market. Evidence including a melted trash can and surveillance video linked them to the arson case, leading to charges and arrests over two years later.

A York County judge ruled Nathan Jarrod Thomas not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2021 fatal shooting of Jaleel Jones in Rock Hill. Thomas admitted to shooting Jones, stealing his vehicle, and abandoning the body, but mental health experts testified he was unable to distinguish right from wrong due to severe mental illness. Prosecutors did not dispute the insanity claim, and Thomas will remain in a state psychiatric hospital under court supervision.

York County's vote on a tax incentive agreement for Octapharma's $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing project in Rock Hill is stalled due to disputes over cost-sharing between local governments. Rock Hill officials rejected an amended agreement that shifted more financial burden to the city, warning the deal could collapse if the council reaffirms the amendment.

York County and Rock Hill leaders disagree over a tax incentive plan for Octapharma’s US headquarters project. York County’s proposal would require Rock Hill to relinquish 100% of its tax revenue from the company for decades, prompting pushback from the city, which passed a resolution capping tax credits at 50% for the first 10 years. The county will vote on the plan again on July 13.

Jasmine Evans, 36, of Rock Hill, was charged with attempted murder and weapon possession after shooting another woman during a fight on Crawford Road. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

A woman in Rock Hill is charged with attempted murder after shooting another woman during a late-night fight. The incident was reported by Rock Hill Police.

A driver was arrested after a fatal moped crash on July 4 in Rock Hill, York County. Jeremy Durham, 35, is charged with failure to yield and driving under a suspended license in connection with the death of a 43-year-old moped rider.

A 43-year-old moped driver died in a Rock Hill crash on Saturday when a Ford Fusion turned left in front of him. Jeremy Durham, 35, the Fusion driver, was charged with failure to yield and driving under suspension. The incident is under investigation by the Rock Hill Police Department.

A man named Durham was charged with failure to yield the right of way and driving under suspension following a fatal crash involving a moped driver in Rock Hill, according to police.

York County Council approved a tax break amendment for Octapharma’s U.S. headquarters in Rock Hill, reducing the financial burden on local schools from 50% to 31.9% of the tax incentive. The vote passed 5-2, aiming to attract a $1 billion investment and 1,500 jobs while providing Rock Hill Schools with up to $3 million annually in additional revenue.

York County Council approved tax incentives for Octapharma's $1.5 billion project, which includes building a U.S. manufacturing plant and moving its corporate headquarters to York County, creating 1,200 jobs. An amendment adjusted tax revenue shares among local entities, and community reactions included both support and skepticism over tax breaks.

Octapharma, a biopharmaceutical company, may create 1,200 jobs in Rock Hill. Company officials assured the community there is no potential for biohazard or chemical exposure issues.

A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a Toyota Camry and a Suzuki motorcycle on Albright Road near Midvale Avenue in Rock Hill, York County, on June 27. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m., and no charges have been filed; the motorcyclist has not been identified.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Albright Road in Rock Hill Saturday evening. The incident involved a Toyota Camry, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. The motorcyclist's identity has not been released.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Albright Road near Midvale Avenue in Rock Hill, as reported by police. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on June 27.

Rock Hill leaders are working to bring a global biopharmaceutical company to the former Panthers headquarters site off I-77 and Palmetto Parkway. The project, named Project Palmetto Rock, was discussed at a Rock Hill City Council meeting.

Firefighters are battling a heavy fire at an industrial building in Rock Hill on Sunday. The incident occurred at a processing plant, as reported by the Lesslie Fire and Rescue Department.

Crews responded to a fire in York County near Rock Hill on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred just off Fire Tower Road and East Main Street around 3 p.m., prompting emergency management to request people avoid the area. The location includes businesses and restaurants near train tracks.

York County is considering Project Palmetto Rock, a $1.5 billion biopharmaceutical investment with over 1,200 jobs at the former Carolina Panthers site. Chester County approved a six-month pause on new data center applications to assess impacts. Rock Hill is hosting Juneteenth celebrations with events including food trucks, music, and a worship service.

Whataburger is opening a new location in Rock Hill at 2265 Cross Pointe on July 9, expecting to employ 65-75 people. This is part of their expansion in the Carolinas, making it their 11th South Carolina location and 21st across the region.

Whataburger announced the opening of a new restaurant in Rock Hill, South Carolina, next month. Country-rap artist Jelly Roll thanked Novant Hospital in Charlotte after a health issue. A pregnant woman was assaulted by a man described as a 'danger to the community' outside a Charlotte restaurant. The Carolinas are expected to receive rainfall from a tropical system later this week.

A $50,000 Powerball ticket with the Double Play feature was sold at Lee’s Convenience Store Plus LLC in Rock Hill, South Carolina, matching four white ball numbers and the Powerball number. The winning numbers were 22, 23, 28, 32, 68 and Powerball 21, with odds of one in 913,129. The next Powerball jackpot is estimated at $283 million.

A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Lee’s Convenience Store Plus LLC in Rock Hill, York County, S.C., on June 15 after adding Double Play. The ticket matched four of the first five numbers and the Powerball.

York County leaders are seeking to attract a global pharmaceutical company to the former Panthers planning headquarters site in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to create over 1,000 high-paying jobs. Project Palmetto Rock, presented by the York Council Economic Development, aims to leverage the location for this economic initiative.

Ralph Norman endorses AG Alan Wilson for the Republican nomination for governor after losing the primary to Wilson and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette. Norman made the announcement in Rock Hill following his defeat.

Two unclaimed Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each, sold in Rock Hill and Charleston, South Carolina, will expire on Saturday if not claimed. The prizes, from the Dec. 22, 2025, drawing, require matching four main numbers and the Powerball. Unclaimed funds will go to the Education Lottery Account.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has opened its first Charlotte market location in Rock Hill at The Thread, a redeveloped textile mill. E3 Enterprises LLC, owned by Doug Epperly and managed by his daughter Abby, plans to open two additional York County locations within two years to meet franchise requirements.

John Alexander Bellue, a 32-year-old man from Rock Hill, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Columbia, S.C., for threatening the President of the United States and interstate communication of a threat to injure. The charges were presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.