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Airbnb-ware. Tega Cay makes its decision on whether to allow short-term home rentals.

Tega Cay City Council voted not to change its rules on short-term rentals, which prohibit homes in the city from using sites like airbnb.com and homeaway.com. The city also won't increase enforcement.

Candidates meet at a gubernatorial debate Thursday at Winthrop University.

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'If men could have abortions': What do you know about SC's gubernatorial candidates?

Six 2018 gubernatorial candidates took on issues that matter to students and young people in a debate hosted by Winthrop University and the League of Women Voters of South Carolina Thursday night.

Traffic on I-77 looking south toward exits 82 C, B and A from the Sutton Road exit.

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Hate sitting in York County traffic now? Here's how bad it could get

York County, South Carolina leaders are trying to figure out traffic solutions amid concerns it will get much worse in the next few decades. The worst traffic spots today could be the norm within 30 years.

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Trio led Fort Mill police on a 15-mile chase. They found more than just a stopped car

Fort Mill, South Carolina police followed three people in a 15-mile car chase that also went through Tega Cay. Police found guns, meth and ammo when they finally arrested all three people in the car.

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He was sons' classmate, Fort Mill mom said. Did killer send her lewd pic from jail?

Two Fort Mill women say a man serving 30 years for murder and other charges contacted them on Facebook. One of the women said he sent her an explicit photo of himself.

75-year-old Vietnam vet completes 'phenomenal' goal in Indian Land

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Glory days? Even in their 70s, these Sun City guys aren't sitting on the bench.

Sidney Doobrow, 75, and Dohrman Sinclair, 76, have come far both in the karate dojo and on the baseball field. Both men live in the Sun City Carolina Lakes community in Indian Land and still enjoy honing their skills.

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How safe is York Co.'s Catawba Nuclear Station? Inspectors have answers

An open house to discuss safety at Catawba Nuclear Station is April 25, 2018, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Federal inspectors will take questions on the nuclear plant on Lake Wylie in York County.

Lake Wylie residents begin fixing property damage caused by Sunday's vicious storm

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Neighbors said York County storm was a tornado. Here's what the weather service says

The April 15 storm in northern York County, damaging 10 homes. National Weather Service officials toured the Timberlake neighborhood and assessed the damage Tuesday.

Anne Springs Close rides her horse Delight in the Jack Benny Class as the Anne Springs Close Greenway holds its annual spring horse show Saturday. Close will lead the traditional equestrian parade to officially kick off the Greenway's annual Earth Day festival Saturday.

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Horse parade, farmer's market. The Anne Springs Close Greenway has Earth Day covered.

The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina has several new and returning events for Earth Day on Saturday, April 21. A horse parade, farmer's market and petting zoo are all planned. Admission is free.

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'Thought the whole house was gonna go': York County homes damaged in severe storm

At least 10 homes near Lake Wylie, South Carolina in York County suffered weather damage, from roofs torn off to minor damage Sunday during a storm, officials said. The National Weather Service is sending a team to determine if there was a tornado.

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This week in Fort Mill history, in 1918: Charlie Chaplin comes to town by train

What happened this week in Fort Mill, South Carolina history, according to the archives of the Fort Mill Times.

Fort Mill Special Olympics students get sendoff

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Wanna play? From Special Olympics to inclusive park, Fort Mill children play together

Students in Fort Mill, South Carolina, recognized Special Olympics athletes Friday, April 13, 2018, while also raising awareness for an all-inclusive playground project in town by All Play Together. Riverview Elementary School and Fort Mill High School are the latest to participate.

Five years after Boston Marathon bombing, a Fort Mill runner going back on a mission

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She was one of the last to finish the Boston Marathon before the blast. She's back.

Fort Mill resident Demi Clark, 41, was one of the last five runners to cross the finish line at the 2013 Boston Marathon. She returns for the 122nd edition of the iconic event, but this time she's not coming to win for herself. Clark is on a mission to empower and unite women globally.

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Fort Mill group plans to deliver pizzas to the hungry, and needs your help

Moms Making Moves of Fort Mill, South Carolina, is coordinating a community-wide effort to deliver pizzas April 21 to low-income and at-risk residents in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area.

York County planners have homes, apartments and hotels on the table. Many in Fort Mill and Lake Wylie.

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More new Lake Wylie homes, Fort Mill apartments, hotels. What's next for York County.

New homes, apartments, hotels and more are planned in York County, South Carolina. Leading the development at present are the high-growth Fort Mill and Lake Wylie areas. One property at more than 300 acres could become new homes. Three new hotels, apartments also possible.

An American Ninja Warrior course is part of what's coming to Adventure Air Sports in Rock Hill.

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Want to be a Ninja Warrior? Bounce and zip? Rock Hill business takes a leap

Air Adventure Sports is opening a trampoline park on Cherry Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The site will have trampolines, dodgeball, a trapeze, an American Ninja Warrior course, a zip line and more. It will open this summer.

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Come have a good time, and help with York County residents' tax burden

York County tourism leaders are going beyond Rock Hill as they look to attract events and revenue in unincorporated areas. Lake Wylie fishing, sports in Fort Mill and York, agritourism play a role.

Five Nation Ford student athletes pick their colleges

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A diversity of sports represented at Nation Ford High spring signing ceremony

Lacrosse, volleyball, baseball and basketball represented the sports played by five Nation Ford High School student athletes in Fort Mill, South Carolina who last week committed to competing for various colleges.

Fort Mill High defeats Nation Ford to win lacrosse title

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Fort Mill comes out on top of high-scoring Region IV title match with Nation Ford

Both Fort Mill and Nation Ford high schools open the playoffs this week with Fort Mill hosting Riverside and Nation Ford heading to Irmo.

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Bathrooms, Target, rolling grill. York County shares storm on social media

Severe weather came through York County, South Carolina and Charlotte on Sunday, prompting Twitter users to share their experiences. Several hid in bathrooms or closets, while others were stuck at work or at stores. The term "tornado" generated scores of local hits.

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