Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Strengthen community weather readiness: Learn how to spot storms with Severe Weather Watcher 9 training in York County. The session will be held May 1 at 1 p.m. at the York Government Center -- get all the details.

Infrastructure upgrade drives expansion: Rock Hill received a $3.8M grant to extend access through Aspen Business Park. In partnership with Childress Klein, the project expects 1,300 jobs and $220M investment. Work starts this fall -- see what's planned and when.

A cleaner ride ahead: Tommy’s Express opened on Fort Mill Highway in Indian Land, across from Lowe’s, with a transparent-roof tunnel, sustainable features, and customizable memberships after offering free washes on opening weekend -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Easy local unwind: Big lawn for lounging, a circular fountain with colorful light displays, and plenty of people-watching... Fountain Park is the low-effort, high-vibe reset right in downtown Rock Hill. Pack a snack, catch an event if one pops up, call it a good night.

Upgrade date night: Lucy’s Love Shop has been helping Rock Hill neighbors with intimate wellness for over 35 years, keeping things friendly, judgment-free, and actually helpful. Swing by for expert guidance on toys, lubes, and other body-safe basics, then reclaim that top-drawer confidence like it’s 1999.

Play 27 by the lake: Slip out for nine or commit to 18 at Tega Cay Golf Club, a 27-hole spread along Lake Wylie with a relaxed semi-private feel. Expect reliable practice areas, quick greens, and a clubhouse that makes post-round lingering... well, kind of mandatory.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🩺 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening @ Carolina Family Chiropractic (Rock Hill) | Tuesday (4/28) at 9:10 AM – HerScan is at Carolina Family Chiropractic in Rock Hill with a painless breast ultrasound that uses no radiation, needs no prescription, and is radiologist read. It can find what mammograms miss, especially in dense tissue, all for $295. Do the smart thing, then grab lunch.

🧩 Cozy Mystery Puzzle Night @ Clover Public Library | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Put the true-crime podcasts on pause and grab a seat for a cozy whodunit you actually solve, one jigsaw piece at a time with your team. Expect laughs, light brain strain, and the rare joy of finishing something besides your wine.

🧓 "Grand" Parent Date Night @ Chick-fil-A Dave Lyle Boulevard (Rock Hill) | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Grandparent Date Night is rolling in with kid-approved activities, quality time, and a cameo from the Chick-fil-A Cow. Break out the good cardigan, coordinate with your little sidekick, and strut for a complimentary Icedream® cone or cup, then bask in hero status.

🖼 Art Show and Art Auction Fundraiser @ First Presbyterian Church | Thursday (4/30) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re a sucker for preschool masterpieces or just need new art for the fridge, swing by First Pres for a fundraiser auction where tiny Picassos shine, plus grown-up goodies. Kids get supervised gym time, you browse, bid, and snack. Optional donation, all welcome.

🍓 South Carolina Strawberry Festival @ Walter Elisha Park (Fort Mill) | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Clear your weekend and head to Fort Mill for the South Carolina Strawberry Festival, a sweet mix of live music, food trucks, rides, exhibits, vendors, and fireworks. The party starts early with pageants, golf, a run, and a grown-up soirée, because strawberries pair with everything.

🎨 Adult Art Class: Historic Buildings in Pen and Watercolor @ Center for the Arts (Rock Hill) | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Whether your last masterpiece was a grocery list, or you secretly sketch on napkins, this beginner-friendly class with Ida Mae Irby teaches you to ink and watercolor Rock Hill's historic Main Street facades. Learn proportion, texture, and vibrant washes. $60, register by April 29.

🎉 Grand Re-Opening Celebration @ York County Library - Main Library (Rock Hill) | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Rock Hill’s Main Library is back, and they’re throwing a proper welcome home. Tour the upgrades, then drift through Soap Bubble Circus, a scavenger hunt, crafts, raffles, giveaways, and community outreach vendors, with Whit’s Frozen Custard for purchase, because bubbles and custard count as culture.

This 2024 custom 4-bed, 4.5-bath estate claims 2.92 private acres on Lake Wylie with deep-water, dockable shoreline and showstopping sunsets. Soaring ceilings, pecan hardwoods, and walls of glass frame the view. A chef's kitchen boasts Wolf and Sub-Zero, plus a scullery. Isokern fireplaces, Cooperstone stonework, Sonos, and a Coyote-outfitted outdoor kitchen elevate lake days.