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S.C. teens get 6+ years for Charlotte bomb, robbery plot
Rock Hill, S.C. Two Rock Hill teens will spend more than six years in prison for a scheme to set off pipe bombs near a Charlotte, N.C., school as a diversion while they robbed a bank.
McKown's off-duty record all but erases his good work on the job
Nobody believes in second chances, or sometimes even more, as much as I. Doug McKown could have sailed off quietly with his new lease on life after his acquittal on drug charges.
Bond set for Rock Hill man charged with killing, injuring motorcyclists
A judge set bond at $100,000 this morning for the 19-year-old Rock Hill man police said struck two motorcycles, killing a Lancaster woman and severely injuring a Rock Hill couple.
People still spend on pets despite economic pinch
Americans are expected to spend $43.4 billion on their four-legged companions this year: * Food: $16.9 billion * Grooming, boarding: $3.2 billion * Veterinary care: $10.9 billion * Supplies, medicine: $10.3 ...
Rock Hill man faces charges from incident at Carowinds pool
A Rock Hill man who witnesses say was touching his private parts near the wave pool at Carowinds has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure and public masturbation.
Ex-candidate retracts remarks about Blake
Former York County Council candidate Ashley Martin has apologized to Roy Blake for suggesting he took campaign money from a Republican, bringing an end to one of the most unusual episodes of the primary season.
Plans for Catawba Indian replica village back on track
If things go the way Ronnie Beck hopes, visitors to the Catawba Cultural Center will experience American Indian village life exactly as it once was.
Embattled York County coroner to step down
York County Coroner Doug McKown said he is resigning less than two months after returning to the job following his acquittal on three felony drug charges because his heart is no longer in it.
Family opens New York-style diner despite slowing economy
Kosta Doulaveris believes pizza and delis are two of the brightest feathers in his native New York City's cap.
Rock Hill teen arrested in shooting, carjacking
An 18-year-old Rock man remained in jail today after police said he shot a 22-year-old man last week during a carjacking.
I asked again and again Tuesday of people who had to be out in the heat because if they weren't it meant no money: "Hot enough for ya?" A genius, me.
S.C. teens get 6+ years for Charlotte bomb, robbery plot
Rock Hill, S.C. Two Rock Hill teens will spend more than six years in prison for a scheme to set off pipe bombs near a Charlotte, N.C., school as a diversion while they robbed a bank.
Youth mentoring program teaches children to crave more out of life
Latoya Mayes, 24, has a passion for young people and wants them to succeed. And she believes the community should be more involved in molding them.
Revolutionary soldier's descendants will dedicate DAR grave marker
The descendants of James Gallant, an American Revolutionary War patriot, will have a DAR grave marking and dedication ceremony in his honor at 10 a.m. July 31 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 2123 ...
It could get that hot today. How will you keep cool? By Staff Reports The Herald Updated 07/22/08 - 12:35 AM Kyle Bass of Mebane, N.C., 5, cools off with a fan while his mother, Cathy Bass, looks on under the ...
Rock Hill men sentenced in pipe bomb scheme
Two Rock Hill men have been sentenced for their role in a plot to detonate two pipe bombs near a Charlotte school to divert police so they could rob a credit union.
Bond denied for man accused in seven robberies
A judge denied bond Monday for the Rock Hill man police said confessed in February to robbing multiple stores and shooting four people.
Local Newsmakers - July 20, 2008
Joseph Herring earns Eagle Scout Joseph Herring of Troop 31 has received the rank of Eagle Scout.
State honors retired pediatrician for ongoing service
Retired Rock Hill pediatrician Hal Anderson loves pediatrics so much that, since retiring from private practice, he has volunteered at the York County Health Department.
When Mayor Doug Echols signed the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement last year, he said that "we, as a city, are going to do everything we can" to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.