Rock Hill, S.C.

Multi-day lane closures on I-77 in York County, South Carolina, are scheduled from August 2 to August 5 for bridge deck patching on bridges over Celanese Road and Cherry Road. The closures affect the two right lanes between mile markers 83 and 81.5, as announced by the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

A gas line was struck by a third party in a Rock Hill work zone on July 22 near Little Street and Carolina Avenue, causing traffic disruptions and the potential smell of natural gas during repairs. Emergency crews are addressing the issue, but no repair timeline was provided.

York County Council approved incentives for a $1.5 billion pharmaceutical project in Rock Hill, S.C., expected to create 1,200 jobs. The decision followed a dispute over revenue distribution from the project.

Whataburger announced the opening of its first York County location in Rock Hill, S.C., set for July 9. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and giveaways such as free honey butter chicken biscuits and exclusive swag for the first 100 customers. Other locations are opening across the Charlotte area, including sites in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory, Indian Land, and Mooresville.

A Great Horned Owl was released back into the wild by the Carolina Raptor Center in Rock Hill, S.C. after rehabilitation. Residents gathered at Park Pointe Village to learn about the owl's recovery process.