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Hey York County, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Twelve legendary South Carolina seafood restaurants, a Harley giveaway at Shamrocks & Slots, and a dual-dock lake house + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Police and schools join forces: Fort Mill has launched a Traffic Enforcement Officer Program to boost school safety and ease congestion. Two sworn officers handle arrival and dismissal, with costs shared by the school district — see how the program works.

Where the locals line up: A February 25 roundup names 12 legendary South Carolina seafood restaurants, from Charleston favorites to Fort Mill’s Captain Steve’s, with hush puppies, fresh catch, and all-you-can-eat crab worth the drive — check out all 12 picks.

Additive manufacturing earnings alert: 3D Systems will release 2025 results today before markets open and will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a replay available two hours after the call — get release and call details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Make sourdough, leave with loaf and starter
• Explore Willy Guthrie’s expressive portraits
• Get answers at Rock Hill City Round-Up

🫶 We got your back

Craving a real deli? Tega Cay Deli keeps it simple and satisfying, serving freshly baked bagels, toasty paninis, and stacked classic sandwiches for no-fuss breakfast or lunch. When the day speeds up, their easy call-ahead pickup keeps you moving and well-fed without giving up the good stuff.

Quiet bloom therapy: Glencairn Garden offers winding paths, fountains, ponds, and blooms year-round for an easy reset when the week gets noisy. Take a slow lap through the Children’s Garden and Veterans Garden, breathe, and let the flowers do the heavy lifting.

For your inner builder: Whether your kid’s tackling epic Star Wars builds or you’re hunting that one elusive piece, Bricks & Minifigs Fort Mill lets you buy, sell, and trade sets, bulk bricks, and minifigs. There’s even a party room for birthdays, rainy days, or whenever boredom hits.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

📖 Preschool Storytime @ Trinity Montessori Academy – Rock Hill | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:00 AM – Give your kiddo a weekly dose of stories, songs, movement, and playground time at Trinity Montessori-Riverwalk, all free, all sanity-saving. Ms. Lilly leads the fun for ages 2 to 5, plus you get adult conversation, maybe hot coffee, and this easy RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA928A2FAC07-61506185-preschool#/

🎶 Rod Fiske @ John’s Place (Fort Mill) | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Wednesday nights mean free live music with Rod Fiske, the human jukebox you want to hear. He rips through decades of favorites with banter, requests, and zero pretense. Roll in early for the best happy hour in town, stay for nostalgia and an easy vibe.

🧘 Bloom & Breathe Yoga @ The Country Carrot (Rock Hill) | Friday (3/13) at 8:45 AM – Knees sounding like bubble wrap? Pull up a chair for Tracy Hudson’s monthly beginner-friendly yoga, all gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and calm energy. Class is free, and you get 5% off in-store after, which pairs nicely with your newly limber joints.

🎰 Shamrocks & Slots @ Dog House Harley-Davidson (Rock Hill) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Roll into Dog House Harley-Davidson for Shamrocks & Slots, where the slot machine might pay out a 2025 Harley, free to play. Guess the gold coins, sip free beer, and snag a sandwich, then pretend you only came for luck, and not the bragging rights.

🤝 Volunteer Blitz @ Anne Springs Close Greenway – Lake Haigler (Fort Mill) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Anne Springs Close Greenway is hosting a Volunteer Blitz, rounding up good company to tidy trails, pull a weed or three, and remind the woods someone cares. They supply the tools and direction, you bring sturdy shoes, wit, and your best humblebrag. Counts as cardio.

🗑 Litter Pick-Up @ York Soil & Water Conservation District | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Join the neighborhood clean-up, bring your walking shoes and mild annoyance at litter, and let’s turn it into something useful. We’re meeting and parking at the office, then scooping up usual bottles, wrappers, and mystery bits, one bag at a time. Feels good, looks better.

🎬 Free Movie – Aladdin 1992 @ Sylvia Theater | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – A free screening of the original 1992 Aladdin, yes the one you wore out on VHS, is hitting the big screen. Bring the kids, enjoy a magic carpet ride of nostalgia, and relax, the family cut trims the awkward stuff, the laughs still sparkle.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 York County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 40%

A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 6%

Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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Rare dual-dock waterfront on a wide, scenic stretch of lake with long, unobstructed views and an expansive, gentle shoreline. Positioned in a coveted section, it blends privacy with highly usable waterfront and a striking outlook. The existing home sits mid-renovation, ready for finishing or a custom rebuild, offering flexible moorage and exceptional outdoor living.

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