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York police accuse parents of providing improper care for premature sons

York police have arrested two parents accused of withholding medical care from their premature sons, who doctors eventually diagnosed as “failure to thrive.” 1 hour ago

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EDUCATION

Rock Hill Central Child Development Center goes quackers

Central Child Development Center celebrates its birthday, getting accredited and the end of its living things program with a duck parade.
LOCAL NEWS

Rock Hill House of Bread sets up Oklahoma donation site

The non-profit thrift store/ministry is teaming up with the American red Cross to collect and send non-perishables to Oklahoma to assist storm victims.
LOCAL NEWS

SC House panel endorses bill to allow guns in restaurants, bars

A House panel advanced a bill Wednesday that would allow South Carolinians with permits to carry concealed weapons to take guns into restaurants and bars, removing proposed Senate restrictions that would have barred guns after midnight and in areas dedicated to serving alcohol.
LOCAL NEWS

SC Senate defeats tax credits for private school tuition

A proposal to give tax breaks to parents of students who are home-schooled or go to private schools was defeated in the S.C. Senate Wednesday, despite predictions from Republicans that the vote would be close.
EDUCATION

Chester County School District chosen by Microsoft for Education Alliance

The Chester County School District announced today that it is one of 12 districts nationwide chosen by Microsoft for an Education Alliance.
CRIME

Rock Hill mom who tested positive for drugs after giving birth faces unlawful conduct charge

A Rock Hill mother turned herself in to police on Tuesday, three months after she tested positive for drugs before giving birth to her newborn son, authorities say.
CRIME

Police: Man sent to hospital after Rock Hill woman stabs him

Police say a Rock Hill woman stabbed the father of her child Tuesday afternoon, sending him to a Charlotte hospital with wounds to his legs and arms.
LOCAL NEWS

Coyotes spotted near Winthrop Lake

Coyotes have been spotted near the area of Winthrop University’s campus known as Winthrop Lake, prompting school officials to urge the public to be cautious while using the public recreational areas.
CRIME

‘Known’ Rock Hill gang member pleads guilty to felony gun charges

A “known” Rock Hill gang member and accused drug dealer pleaded guilty to felony gun charges in federal court Tuesday, according to prosecutors.
CRIME

Police: Smyrna woman took elderly victim for more than $8,000

A Smyrna woman is in jail facing more than 40 forgery and financial card theft charges after police say she made fraudulent credit card transactions and stole checks from an elderly woman she took care of for at least six months.