Tega Cay Sun, Tega Cay, SC (2025)

12/18/2025

TEGA CAY, S.C. — A group of local youths is urging residents in Tega Cay to exercise caution after a terrifying encounter in the woods left them convinced they were stalked by something supernatural.

The report comes from a local student named Parker, who, along with friends Jeni, Mokshi, and Mathias, was exploring a storm drainage pipe deep in the woods earlier this week. What began as a standard afternoon of exploration quickly turned into a scene from a horror movie, culminating in video footage that Parker claims shows evidence of a "cryptid."

The Encounter in the Pipe
According to the report submitted to the Tega Cay Sun, the group was deep inside a pipe when the atmosphere shifted drastically.
"We heard an extremely loud bang. It was too loud to be a water droplet," Parker wrote. "We looked at each other and ran."
It was during this retreat that Parker witnessed something unexplainable.

TEGA CAY, S.C. — A group of local youths is urging residents in Tega Cay to exercise caution after a terrifying encounter in the woods left them convinced the

12/18/2025

South Carolina lawmakers are advancing two new bills designed to better protect law enforcement and first responders on the state’s highways. The proposed legislation aims to address the rising number of roadside injuries and deaths while also ensuring that drivers are penalized fairly and clearly.
While South Carolina already has a Move Over Law, officials argue the current language is too vague, leading to both dangerous situations for responders and confusing, sometimes excessive fines for motorists.

South Carolina lawmakers are advancing two new bills designed to better protect law enforcement and first responders on the state’s highways. The proposed leg

12/18/2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – York County residents will soon see upgrades to a local recreational area, as the county has been selected as one of 27 recipients in a sweeping $12 million grant distribution by the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the awarding of $12,129,450 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds this week. The funds are earmarked for public improvement projects, revitalization efforts, and vital equipment needs across the state.
York County Project Details Among the nearly two dozen communities selected, York County secured $300,000 specifically for improvements to Wooded Valley Park. This project is part of a broader statewide initiative to enhance quality of life and economic opportunities for residents.

“The money we award through the CDBG program provides for vital needs that communities might not be able to address through other means,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – York County residents will soon see upgrades to a local recreational area, as the county has been selected as one of 27 recipients in a sweep

12/17/2025

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a major expansion of the state’s domestic violence statutes through a bill that would create a new criminal offense known as coercive control. The legislation aims to address non-physical forms of abuse that often precede physical violence, shifting the state’s approach to domestic safety.
Under current South Carolina law, domestic violence charges generally require evidence of physical injury, an attempted injury, or a direct threat of physical harm. The proposed bill would close what advocates describe as a legal gap regarding emotional and psychological manipulation.

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a major expansion of the state’s domestic violence statutes through a bill that would create a new criminal offense k

12/17/2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and county officials will test the outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

Why it matters: To ensure they are functioning properly, sirens will sound for five to 30 seconds. Anyone who hears a siren during scheduled testing does not need to take action.

- During testing, some sirens may be tested more than once. Follow-up testing after siren maintenance may be required after 1 p.m.
- Because this is a test, local broadcasting stations will not interrupt regular programming to broadcast Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages. If there was a real emergency requiring the sirens to be sounded, local radio and television stations would broadcast information to the public.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and county officials will test the outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations between 11 a.m. and 1

12/17/2025

Last week, this column took to task the continuing decline of dress in public, or rather, the rise of the undressed. That column talked about the need, a desperate one in my mind, for full-length mirrors. Of all the things government could give us, placing a full-length mirror in every home, as opposed to a chicken in every pot, might well be the first antibiotic against the tendency of folks to dress down, way, way, way down.

But the piece did get me thinking about the overall decline of manners in general. In 1992-1993, late Democrat Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan brought this matter to the fore with his magisterial “Defining Deviancy Down.” The piece appeared in The American Scholar, a once highly respected journal when it was led by the irrepressible Joseph Epstein, who likely lost his post owing to political pressure. Today, its topics are charged with leftwing bias, DEI-esque nonsense, and the usual claptrap that marks nearly all of our institutions of higher education.

Last week, this column took to task the continuing decline of dress in public, or rather, the rise of the undressed. That column talked about the need, a desper

12/17/2025

The York County Council meeting on December 15, 2025, was highlighted by a significant and contentious decision regarding the Clover School District impact fees, resulting in a compromised $8,000 fee rather than the requested $15,035. The Council also greenlit major economic development projects, including the expansion of Project Forge (PDM Real Estate II) and the relocation of Project Dinger (Tread Athletics), promising over 100 new high-paying jobs to the region. Additionally, the meeting included the swearing-in of various board members and a heartfelt recognition of Allan Horton for 23 years of service to the county.

The York County Council meeting on December 15, 2025, was highlighted by a significant and contentious decision regarding the Clover School District impact fees

12/16/2025

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, that it has charged a Chester County man, Justin Elazer King, 31, with two counts of Ill Treatment of Animals. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the alleged torture of two pit bull-type dogs.

King was booked into the Chester County Detention Center on Friday, December 12, 2025, following the issuance of arrest warrants on December 10, 2025. The case will be prosecuted by the 6th Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Details from the Arrest Warrants
The warrants, signed by Judge James Gill Knox IV, detail the basis for the charges, which occurred on or about December 3, 2025, and thereafter, at King's residence in Chester. Both counts are categorized as "Animals/Ill treatment of animals in general, torture," violating S.C. Code of Laws, 47-1-0040(B).

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, that it has charged a Chester County man, Justin El

12/16/2025

The Humane Society of York County (HSYC) is kicking off the week with heartwarming introductions and a crucial Public Service Announcement (PSA) for anyone considering adding a furry family member this holiday season.

🐈 Cat of the Week: Schmuckums
Meet Schmuckums, a strikingly handsome gray tabby with a story.
This beautiful boy was brought in as a stray, and while he was microchipped, his original owner ultimately surrendered him to the HSYC. Schmuckums is estimated to be just over 8 years young and is looking for a quiet place to blossom.
What We Know About Schmuckums:

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Age: Just over 8 years young.

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Health: Unfortunately, he tested FIV+, but the HSYC notes he can live a normal life and be in a home with other submissive cats.

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Temperament: Enjoys a quiet environment.

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Ready to Go: He is neutered, vaccinated, tested, and microchipped.

HSYC is confident that with proper transition time, Schmuckums will become an amazing, loving companion.

The Humane Society of York County (HSYC) is kicking off the week with heartwarming introductions and a crucial Public Service Announcement (PSA) for anyone cons

12/16/2025

DAHLONEGA, GA (12/15/2025)-- Maya Cameron of Fort Mill has been named to the President's Honor Roll at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 4.0 grade point average during fall 2025.

Dr. Michael P. Shannon, president of UNG, recognized students who reached this academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average were named to the President's Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree or dual enrollment programs who met the same level of achievement were named to the President's List.

Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia comprises five campuses united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a global society.

DAHLONEGA, GA (12/15/2025)-- Maya Cameron of Fort Mill has been named to the President's Honor Roll at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 4.0

12/16/2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 9 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 135 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 138.

Five of the new cases are from previously reported exposure at the Way of Truth Church in Inman, three were known household exposures, and one was from a neighborhood contact.

There are currently 168 people in quarantine and one in isolation.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at one additional school: Berry Shoals Elementary (44 students in quarantine). Students from the following schools also remain in quarantine: Campobello Gramling School (67 students in quarantine) and Boiling Springs Elementary (16 students in quarantine).

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 9 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total nu

12/16/2025

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Roblox Corporation to determine if the gaming platform is in violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act. The investigation seeks to uncover whether the company has engaged in deceptive acts or unlawful practices regarding its safety protocols.
The inquiry centers on the platform’s marketing as a leading site for children and teenagers. State investigators are looking into whether the company has misled parents about the level of protection provided to minor users on the site.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Roblox Corporation to determine if the gaming platform is in violat

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