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Rock Hill schools, churches team up after 'angel's' death

Nyla Smith, 11, who battled cerebral palsy, died May 11. Those who knew her in special needs classes have raised money to pay for her burial.

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The fallen: York County honors officers killed in line of duty

Police officers killed on duty were honored Wednesday as those who still serve risk lives for the public.
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Victim remains disabled, broke as York County serial shooter seeks new trial

Phillip Watts shot four people in a 2008 York County crime spree, including former Fort Mill Mayor Charles Powers and York’s Ida Neal Thompson. Thompson is disabled and almost broke after Watts took her ability to work.
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64 years in the making, Chester mom celebrate’s Mother’s Day with her son

In 1949 Frances Dove put her son up for adoption. 64 years later mother and son met for the first time.
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It floats! Clover students’ 23-foot cardboard boat survives Lake Wylie

The boat Clover High student built from cardboard didn’t just float, the kids and a couple adults rowed it a mile on Lake Wylie Saturday.
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Mother’s Day special for 31-year-old mother of 18-year-old son in Rock Hill

Shannon Kimbrell was 13 years old when she had her son, Jordan. She refused an abortion, refused adoption, and struggled to raise her son.
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Women swing hammers to build Rock Hill Habitat home

Wednesday was “Women Build Workday,” part of national Women Build Week, as dozens of local volunteers worked on two Habitat for Humanity homes in Rock Hill.
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5 Hells Angels face sentencing Thursday in drug, gun conspiracy

Five of 15 bikers connected to the Rock Hill Hells Angels will be sentenced Thursday in federal court after an investigation into drug sales, gun running, and conspiracy to commit widespread crimes.
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Complete with cake, Fort Mill dog turns an incredible 18

“Dappie” the dachshund turned an astounding 18 years old on Monday. Owner Randy Mahaffey hopes to have an annual oldest dog contest to promote nurturing animals.
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A big day in many ways for Winthrop

Winthrop awarded 645 undergraduate degrees Saturday, sending out into the world a new wave of achievers - including one Iraq war veteran.
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Disabilities board field day at Cherry Park celebrates effort

After rain forced cancellation of last month’s Special Olympics games, the York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs held a field day for adults who never quit trying.