Rock Hill - York - Clover News

By Alison Toole - email

YORK COUNTY, SC (WBTV) - Three suspects believed to be involved in a large number of area vehicle break-ins at businesses along Carowinds Boulevard were arrested last Friday.

The York County Sheriff's Office conducted a surveillance operation on Carowinds Blvd. in the early morning hours of Friday, August 27th.

Antwaun Devont Oliphant, 22, Donald Springs, Jr., 23, and Rico Ramus Brown, 21, were arrested and each suspect faces at least 15 arrest warrants.

The suspects are believed to have broken into at least 5 vehicles in the Fort Mill and Rock Hill areas. 

Rock Hill police say the trio may be connnected to similar car break-ins there.  The group faces 12 arrest warrants each.

SOUTH CAROLINA - September is National Preparedness Month, and in an effort to remind people that preparedness starts at the local level, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is promoting programs and plans that may prove useful in times of emergency.

During the month, families, schools and businesses should review emergency plans, the contents of their emergency supply kits and consider conducting disaster drills so everyone will know what to do during an emergency and how their emergency plan works.

SCEMD is currently monitoring Hurricane Earl and the developing storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean.  It is vital to remember that September is the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV/AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene is taking his longshot campaign to northern South Carolina.

Greene spent two hours Monday on a morning talk show on Charlotte, N.C., radio station WBT. He talked about his well-worn themes of jobs, education and justice, but also revealed some new positions, such as opposition to gay marriage and support of abortion rights.

He said that he opposed birth-right citizenship for illegal immigrants -- claiming that allowing the rules to continue as they are would drag the economy down.

During the appearance in Charlotte, several TV stations turned out to tape the interview. Greene also apparently has a full-time documentary film-maker following him now -- and that person was in the studio for the appearance.

ROCK HILL – The Arts Council of York County invites you to join the fun as we celebrate the one year anniversary of the Community Performance Center with the 2nd Annual Oyster Roast.

The event will be held on Sat., September 11, 5-8 pm at 249 E. Main Street in Rock Hill in the Center’s tree-lined parking area.  Dine and dance as you enjoy live music by Legends of Beach and food by Smoke.

Get your discounted tickets in advance: $30 for members and $35 for non-members with a choice of oysters or BBQ. After September 7, tickets increase to $45.