William Roddey
Coverage of William Roddey in the Nexus archive.
- York County Council set to vote on pulling $1.5 billion Octapharma deal
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.
- York County Council approves Project Palmetto Rock deal; Rock Hill City Council to vote on deal
York County Council approved a revised revenue plan for Project Palmetto Rock, a biopharmaceutical company's $1.5 billion facility proposal in Rock Hill. The plan allocates 85% of Rock Hill's tax revenue to schools and 10% of economic development funds annually. Rock Hill City Council will vote on the deal next, which could secure 1,500 jobs but has faced criticism over potential inconsistencies in incentives.