The Herald from Rock Hill, South Carolina (2024)

Engagements Couch-Montgomery GREAT FALLS Geneva Susanne Couch of Great Falls' and James Edward Montgomery of Rock Hill are to be married Jan. 3 at Mount Dearborn United Methodist Church, Great Falls. The future bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W.

Couch Jr. of 68 Dearborn Great Falls, graduated in 1981 from Rock Hill High School. She is working toward a B.S. degree in elementary education at Winthrop College. The son of Mr.

and Mrs. James C. Montgomery of 2086 Montclair Drive, Rock Hill, the bridegroomto-be is a 1982 graduate of Rock Hill High School. Montgomery is assistant manager at Quaker State's Minit Lube, Charlotte: Dennis-Edwards FORT MILL Kelly Dennis of Fort Mill and Jonathan Edwards of Lake Wylie are to be married Dec. 31 at First Baptist Church, Fort Mill.

The future bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Dennis Sr. of 1143 Kanawha Court, Fort Mill, graduated in 1983 from Fort Mill High School.

She is a senior at Winthrop College. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Edwards, the bridegroomto-be is a 1976 graduate of South It's happening TODAY HOLIDAY EVENTS JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB'S TEA TRIMMINGS, 2 to 5:30 p.m., Rock Hill. For tickets or more information, call Sylvia Ayers, 327-9479.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 2 to 4 p.m., Boys Home of York County, 3210 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill. CHRISTMAS IN OLD YORK tour of homes, 2 to 6 p.m., York. $7. For tickets, call 684-4280. CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS PWP GENERAL MEETING, 3 p.m., Fewell Park Neighborhood Center, Alexander Road, Rock Hill.

GROUP EXCOM, Sierra Club group, 7:30 p.m. SPORTS 30-MILE RIDE, leaving 1 p.m. from Winn-Dixie, Saluda St. Rock Hill. For information, call Dave Bennett at 366-3539.

Sponsored by Piedmont Pedalers Bicycle Touring Club. 15-MILE SLOW RIDE, leaves 2 p.m. from Beaty Mall, Rock Hill. Sponsored by Rock Hill Bicycle Club. ARTS ENTERTAINMENT AUDITIONS: "My Fair Lady," musical, Fort Mill Community Playhouse, 2 to 6 p.m.

and 7:30 "until," Leroy Spring Recreational Complex, S.C. 160 east, Fort Mill. Forty roles available. Daneing. vocal talent needed.

Production dates, March 9, 10, 11, 12, 1988. Details, Meredith Camann, 547-2424 or 548-3736. CLARINET RECITAL, with Jennifer Westerman and Emily Duke, 8 p.m., Recital Hall, Winthrop's School of Music, Winthrop College, Rock Hill. Free. THIS WEEK GOVERNMENT MEETINGS COUNTY COUNCIL, monthly zoning, meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, council chambers, Agricultural Building. York. Anniversaries Charles and Lula Spinks Married 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Spinks of 115 Patterson Fort Mill, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a drop-in reception on Nov.

29, in the fellowship hall at Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene in Fort Mill. The celebration was hosted by their children, Charles Robert Spinks of Fort Mill, and Mary Ann Spinks Spraker of Hartsville. Charles William "Bill" Spinks and Lula Mae Patterson' Spinks were married on December 24, 1937, in York. Mr. Spinks is a retired loom fixer from Springs Industries after 47 years of service.

Mrs. Spinks is a retired spinner from Springs Industries after 46 years of service. Mr. and Mrs. Spinks have been active in the Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene for almost 50 years.

They recently received the church's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award. The Herald, Sunday, December 13, 1987-7C Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte. Edwards is self-employed and a NASCAR Winston Cup owner and driver. Evans-Pincelli FLORENCE Ann Selby Evans and John Andrew Pincelli, both of Columbia, are to be married April 23 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Florence.

The future bride, daughter of Mrs. Gerald Wilbert Evans of Florence and the late Mr. Evans, graduated in 1978 from the University of South Carolina at Columbia. She is a corporate meeting planner at Policy Management Systems Columbia. The son of Mrs.

Louis R. Pincelli of 154 Grady Drive, Rock Hill, and the late Mr. Pincelli, the bridegroom-to-be is a 1980 graduate of the University of South Carolina at Columbia, where he earned his law degree in 1983. Pincelli is an attorney with Policy Management Systems Corp. Johnson- CLOVER Mary Lee Johnson of Clover and Norman Franklin Chandler Jr.

of Rock Hill are to be married Dec. 27 at First United Methodist Church, Clover. The future bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson of 3366 YORK COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jackson's Cafeteria, Village Square, Rock Hill. FORT MILL TOWN COUNCIL, 7 p.m. Monday, Town Hall, Confederate Fort Mill. GREATER YORK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Pork Moor, York.

Agenda: Election review officers. YORK COUNTY COUNCIL, finance committee, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Control Data Business Technology Center, Rock Hill. YORK COUNTY COUNCIL, public works. committee, 5:15 p.m.

WednesBusiness Technology Center, Rock Hill. YORK COUNTY ZONING APPEALS BOARD, 6 p.m. Thursday, first building meeting room, York County Office Complex, Heckle Bypass, Rock Hill. CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, 6 p.m. Thursday, York County Council on Aging, 150 Johnston Rock Hill.

Agenda includes bids for public transportation buses. HOLIDAY EVENTS CHORUS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, Fort Mill Middle School, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Rock Hill Convalescent Center, Rock Hill, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dowdy Gardner Nursing Center, Rock Hill. "THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS" dinner theater, 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Heritage Grand Hotel, Heritage USA. $20. For tickets, call 548-7800. "SANTA 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Howard Knox and the North Pole Telephone Company through Leroy Springs Recreation Complex will call children ages 3 to 6.

Fill out "Santa Calling" form at front desk in Complex by Tuesday. GREATEST GIFT OF ALL" dinner theater, 7 p.m. Fridays at the Heritage Grand Hotel, Heritage USA. $15 adults, $12 for children. For tickets, call 548-7800.

LOWRYS CHRISTMAS PARADE, 1 p.m. Saturday, downtown Lowrys. Sponsored by the town. Chairman, William Stephenson. "LOVE CAME DOWN" dinner theater, 7 p.m.

Saturdays, Heritage Grand Hotel, Heritage USA. $20. For tickets, call 548-7800. CHRISTMAS CITY LIGHT SHOW, nightly ride-through, Heritage USA north of Fort Mill. Free.

20-MINUTE LIVING NATIVITY SHOW, hourly from 7 to 10 p.m., Jerusalem Amphitheater, Heritage USA, Fort Mill. Free. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS ROCK HILL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Wesley Foundation Building, 406 Stewart Rock Hill. NEERS, Southern Chapter, INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL, p.m.

Thursday, Gus's Original Forty-Niner Restaurant, University J. Montgomery, G. Couch Lincoln Road, York, graduated in 1983 from Clover High School. She is a senior at Winthrop College. The son of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Chandler Sr. of 428 Guilford Road, Rock Hill, the bridegroomto-be is a 1978 graduate of Northwestern High School and attended Winthrop College. Chandler owns and operates Chandler Motors and Industrial Maintenance Systems. Kidd-Branham ROCK HILL Elizabeth J.

Kidd Charlotte, near UNCC. Reservation deadline is Tuesday. Mike Myers for reservations at 704-933-1221. ROCK HILL CIVITAN CLUB, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Piedmont Medical Center Cafeteria, Herlong Rock Hill.

Program: Christmas Banquet. YORK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS, noon Thursday, Jackson's Cafeteria, Village Square Shopping Center, Rock Hill. Speaker: Mary Ann Cannady. PWP DISCUSSION, Or a "White 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, home of Charles Broome, 708 Jackson Fort Mill.

PWP AMIGOS MEETING, Orientation Meeting, 3 p.m. Dec. 20, Howard Johnson's, Cherry Road at I-77. FORT MILL EXPLORER POST 212, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Youth House, St.

John's United Methodist Church, 130 Tom Hall Fort Mill. For more information, call Britt Helms at 547-2514. BETA SIGMA PHI, Delta Zi chapter, second and fourth Monday evening of each month. For information, call Kathy Carpenter at 366-9900. CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS MEETING, 7 p.m.

Thursdays, National Guard Armory, for ages 13 to 18. For information, call Dave Cameron at 329-4100 or Dave Angel at 327-6112. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m. Sundays, Piedmont Medical Center classroom No. 3, and 7 p.m.

Thursday, Piedmont Medical Center No. 2. AL-ANON, 8 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Serenity Club, Rock Hill. TRI-COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Piedmont Medical Center. For parents troubled by teens' behavior. ALATEEN, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, Serenity Club, S.C. 161, Rock Hill; Tega Cay Group, 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Wednesdays, Tega Cay Community Church, 14000 Country Brook Cay. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, MONDAYS: York group, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church; Tega Cay Group, 8 p.m., Church Today; Recovery Group (Rock Hill), 8 p.m., Grace Lutheran; Nitty Gritty Group. (Rock Hill), 11 a.m., Serenity Club; Upstairs Group (Rock Hill), 8 p.m., Serenity Club. TUESDAYS: Fort Mill Group, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church; Downtown Group (Rock Hill), 8 Church, Caldwell St. WEDNESDAYS: York Group, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian; Recovery Group, 8 p.m., Grace Lutheran; Upstairs Group, 10 a.m.

and 8 p.m., Serenity Club. THURSDAYS: Fort Mill Group, 8 p.m., First Baptist; Lake Wylie p.m., River Hills Community Church; Upstairs Group, 8 p.m., Serenity Club. FRIDAYS: Tega Cay Group, 6 p.m., Church of Today; Upstairs Group, 8 p.m., Serenity Club; Recovery Group, 5:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran. SATURDAYS: Saturday Morning Group (Rock Hill), a.m., Serenity Club and 1 p.m., Detox Center; Downtown Group, 3 p.m., Episcopal Church, Caldwell Street; Northside Group, 8 p.m. Northside Baptist; Lake Wylie Group, 8 p.m., River Hills Com- Bridal Service Directory Bridal Gowns China LEE'S Portraits STUDIO Bridal Wedding BRIDAL FORMAL GALLERY Bridal Registry For Candids.

West End of Love's 1025 Charlotte Ave. China, Silver Crystal. Plaza. 1930 Cherry Rd. Nat'l.

Bridal Service 328-8435 Belk, R.H. Mall. 366-9471 329-3676 THE COUNTRY HOUSE Weddings, Special Occasions 104 Oakland Ave. 324-3075 VIDEO MAKERS TWO THE BRIDAL HOUSE Tables Set Up For Reg. Brides Call Jean Jim 327-6557 Everything for a Wedding 1930 N.

Cherry Rd. 366-5159 so Florists Rentals JACK'S HOUSE OF FLOWERS SATIN N' PEARLS GIFTS TOO GENE'S VILLAGE RENTAL Complete Wedding Attire Complete Wedding Service China-Flatware-Glassware 2443-C Cherry Rd. 366-5722 214 Spratt St. 547-7503 Candelabra-Bridal Arches Hwy. 21 Bypass 366-3141 ELEANOR'S DESIGNS Bridal Formal Party Supplies Wedding Trip 113 Railroad Ave.

CCI TRAVEL AGENCY Fort Mill, S.C. 29715 WEDDING INVITATIONS No Fee For Our Service 547-6244 Back in 1 to 7 Days 2393 Cherry Rd. 366-5114 THE PAPER STOP Photographers Catering 2-3 Cameras Complete To Order An Ad CATERING BY SHARON Mixing Audio Dubbing Call 329.4044 Cakes By Louise Call for Price List 328-1930 Ext. 8472 EXPERIENCED, Complete Wedding Plans 366-3292 CREATIVE VIDEO SYSTEMS Kelly Dennis of Rock Hill and Steven K. Branham of Chester are to be married Dec.

19 at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, Chester. anthe Mrs. future Billy bride, B. Kidd daughter of Kidd Mr. Road, Fort Mill, graduated in 1978 from Winthrop College, Rock Hill.

She is teaching at College Street Elementary School, Chester. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Branham of Route 1, Blackstock, the bridegroom-to-be is a 1977 graduate of Montreat-Anderson munity Church.

SUNDAYS: Sunday Morning Group (Rock Hill), 9 a.m., Serenity Club; Upstairs Group, 8 p.m., Serenity Club. SPORTS 20- TO 30-MILE SLOW RIDE, leaves 10 a.m., Beaty Mall, Rock Hill. Sponsored by Rock Hill Bicycle Club. 25-MILE RIDE, leaving 1:30 p.m. Dec.

20, Hardees, Fort Mill. Ride leader, Dan Thornton. For information, call 547-6341. Sponsored by the Piedmont Pedalers Bicycle Touring Club. 15-MILE RIDE, leaves 2 p.m.

from Beaty Mall, Rock Hill. Sponsored by Rock Hill Bicycle Club. SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING, 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Fairfield Lanes, Rock Hill. Sponsored by Rock Hill Parks and Recreation.

For information, call 329-5652. ARTS AND TOM the ENTERTAINMENT, Fort Mill High School Junior-Senior Players, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Fort Mill High School Auditorium, Fort Mill. $2. "ROW UPON ROW Lowcountry McKissick of Charleston showGrass, exhibit from ing historical and cultural aspects of the coiled sea grass baskets, 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Museum of York County, Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. WINTHROP COLLEGE ART EXHIBITIONS, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, "The Print in Progress," printmaking show with Wisconsin artist David Becker and Michigan artist Takeshi hara, and ceramic pieces by Patrick Robertson of Charlotte. Free. 323-2126.

CLASSES DANCE CLASS REGISTRATION, for Modern, Jazz, Ballet Creative Movement and for pre-school children, Jan. 18 to May 10, Dance Studio, Winthrop College, Rock Hill. Early registration is recommended. For information, call the Academy Music Office at 323-2255. MISCELLANEOUS BLOODMOBILE, 3 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Red Cross Chapter House, 200 Piedmont Rock Hill. A CROSS-STITCHERS PARADISE Visit Us! THE Stitch Come FRAME 366-6341 Celanese 1627 Rd. SHOP Rock Hill Mary Johnson College, Montreat, N.C. Branham 210 is employed with W.L. and Steve Branham Construction, Chester.

Shingler-DeForest the Shingler-DeForest SPARTANBURG Helen Lucille Shingler of Vista, and Lt. Richard Anson DeForest of Camp Pendleton, are to be married Jan. 23 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Spartanburg. The future bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

John M. Shingler Jr. of MOTHER'S SHOPPING DAY, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Leroy Springs Recreation Complex, Fort Mill. Christmas Party for kids.

$2 per child for members, $2.50 per child non-members. For information, call the Complex at 547-2335. FEED THE NEEDY, sale to raise funds, during regular store hours daily, Video Box Office, Colonial Center, Sky City Mall, Rock Hill. Video Box Office will give one free children's movie rental through December with the donation of canned goods to help feed the needy. Sponsored by the Agape Church of Catawba.

Helen Shingler 210 Lakewood Drive, Spartanburg, graduated in 1981 from Spartanburg High School and in 1985 from Sweet Briar College. Her mother is the former Sara Starnes of Rock Hill. The son of Col. and Mrs. Richard Anson DeForest of Philadelphia, the bridegroom-to-be is a 1981 graduate of Quantico High School and a 1985 graduate of Washington Lee University.

DeForest serves in the United States Marine Corps. Deadline for this daily column announcing community activities and public events is 5 p.m. at least two publication days before the event is scheduled. Deadline for the Sunday column, which lists events for the next week, is 5 p.m. Thursday.

Items must 'be submitted in writing. Mail them to It's Happening, The Herald, P.0. Box 11707, Rock Hill, SC, 29731; or bring them to the news department at 132 W. Main Rock Hill, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Personalized Christmas Cards Stationery This year send holiday greetings on personalized Christmas cards and stationery. Come in and let us show you our fine selection of personalized gifts. ART PRINTING INC. 161 W. Main St.

Rock Hill 329-5266 Stainless Steel Fondue Pot $2195 EXTENDED DECEMBER HOURS Saturday 8-5 Kitchen Waldrop Supply 125 S. Oakland Ave. Cornet Dec. Hours: 8-5 Sat. 8-5 327-3135 Showcase Sale BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! FORMALS Floor Length and T-Length $2500 (Values Up To $18000) Sale starts Monday, December 14th 10:00 A.M.

Bridal Formal Gallery, Inc. 1025 Charlotte Ave. HOURS Terms: Rock Hill, S. C. Cash MasterCard 328-8435 Sat.

Check Visa Member of National Bridal Services Thurs. Night til 8:00.

The Herald from Rock Hill, South Carolina (2024)

FAQs

What is the percentage of blacks in Rock Hill SC? ›

Rock Hill Demographics

White: 54.72% Black or African American: 38.22% Two or more races: 3.9% Asian: 1.58%

What is Rock Hill, SC famous for? ›

It is the site of several Revolutionary War battles and the Catawba Nation, South Carolina's only federally recognized Indian tribe. Rock Hill also is home to Winthrop University and the state's only telephone museum, owned and operated by the independent company that still provides phone service to the city.

Is Rock Hill, SC a good place to live? ›

Rock Hill is in York County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Rock Hill offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rock Hill there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rock Hill and residents tend to lean liberal.

What is the whitest area in South Carolina? ›

South Carolina White Population Percentage by City
CityValue
North Myrtle Beach93.7
Oak Grove82.2
Orangeburg22.2
Parker70.9
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What is the black town in South Carolina? ›

Atlantic Beach, nicknamed “The Black Pearl” for its rich history and African-American owned businesses, is located in Horry County in the northeast corner of South Carolina.

What is the richest neighborhood in Rock Hill? ›

Cherry Park. With a median home price of $619,708 and a median rent of $1,165, Cherry Park is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Cherry Park over the last 3 years, it ranks No. 1 among all the neighborhoods in Rock Hill.

Is Rock Hill SC expensive? ›

The median home price in Rock Hill is $346,250 with a median price per sqft of $193. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Rock Hill to be 77.8% of the national average. This makes it one of the least expensive cities in the US.

How many NFL players are from Rock Hill SC? ›

“No other area in the state has produced as much NFL talent, especially when compared to size. I believe the last number was 41 players from Rock Hill who have been on NFL rosters,” Northwestern High School coach Paige Wofford told ETV in 2022.

What made people settle in Rock Hill? ›

During the American Civil War, Rock Hill was a transfer point for Confederate troops and supplies. Development of cotton mills in the area, beginning in 1867, spurred the community's growth. Industrial activity now centres on the production of textiles, power-driven hand tools, plastic products, and wood pulp.

What is the safest place to live in South Carolina? ›

The Top 10 Safest Cities in South Carolina
  • Mount Pleasant.
  • Port Royal.
  • Tega Cay.
  • Mauldin.
  • Bluffton.
  • Fort Mill.
  • Hanahan.
  • Central.

Does it snow in Rock Hill SC? ›

Rock Hill experiences mild winters and plenty of sunshine. The temperature typically varies from 33°F to 90°F and is rarely below 21°F or above 96°F. We do get the occasional snowfall but it is typically gone within a day or two.

What is the richest town in South Carolina? ›

Kiawah Island is SC's richest city

It is also home to award-winning resorts and championship golf courses.

What is the average household income in Rock Hill SC? ›

The average annual household income in Rock Hill is $80,609, while the median household income sits at $60,807 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $65,251, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,799.

Is Rock Hill SC water safe to drink? ›

Flocculation/ Sedimentation. Before arriving at your tap, water is treated at the City of Rock Hill Water Treatment Plant to remove sediment, bacteria, and other impurities. The plant provides drinking water that exceeds SC DHEC and US EPA water quality regulatory standards.

What part of SC has the most black population? ›

In the 21st century, most of the African-American population in the state lives in the Lowcountry and the Midlands areas, historically areas of their greatest concentrations of population.

What is the ethnicity of Rock Hill SC? ›

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rock Hill, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%).

What race dominates South Carolina? ›

South Carolina is home to a population of 5.14M people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.24% of South Carolina residents were born outside of the country (269k people). In 2022, there were 2.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.24M people) in South Carolina than any other race or ethnicity.

What is the crime rate in Rock Hill SC? ›

Rock Hill Annual Crimes
ViolentTotal
Number of Crimes3572,373
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)4.7431.49

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