Archive for January 2009
Fort Mill Continues To Show Support for Burn Victim Connor McKemey
January 17, 2009
Support for the McKemey family and Connor continues to grow in the Tega Cay and Fort Mill community. And in some cases beyond our fair township borders. Many local citizens talk about Connor daily. For some the daily news or updates on his condition is a daily priority.
Let me back up a bit and if you haven’t heard of the tragic McKemey storey here is a brief recap. Just before Christmas, Connor McKemey, 13, suffered second and third degree burns over 85 percent of his body and is currently in critical condition at the Joseph M. Still urn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Connor has undergone several surgeries and faces many more. Connor’s mother Karin suffered serious burns while trying to help Connor after an explosion in their outdoor fireplace.
The interesting thing about this story is the overwhelming support from friends and the community. In fact support has surfaced beyond the borders of Fort Mill. Last week the Gold Hill Middle school girls and boys basketball teams (Connor’s school) played a game at Dutchman Creek Middle school in Rock Hill. Both our basketball teams were surprised and touched by the Dutchman’s Creek’s presentation of a check for the Mckemey medical fund. The students at this Rock Hill school raised over $1100.
There are several fund raisers and blood drives planned for the “Crusade for Connor” In fact there is a “Crusader for Connor” t-shirt that can be purchased from Thunder Athletics or at Gold Hill Middle school or Fort Mill HS. Proceeds will be donated to the McKemey Medical Fund.
Info on the McKemey Medical Fund Make donations by check and payable to the “McKemey Medical Fund” and mail to the following address: Sodoma Law, P.C. 1336 Harding Place Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: (704) 442-0000 You can also donate at any Bank of America branch.
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The Fort Mill Pet Nanny Wants Your Pet Phots And Story
January 17, 2009
Pets and their stories seem to have a calming effect on people. In today’s troubled and hectic times we can certainly use more good or pleasant news to read and see in our daily lives. So the Pet Nanny is dedicating a portion of the Pet Nanny website and blog to showcasing pet photos and pet stories.
Pet owners love to share their pet pictures and talk about their pets. So wouldn’t you love to share your pet story and picture? The Pet Nanny in Tega Cay and Fort Mill SC wants to feature your pet on the popular Pet Nanny website and blog.
It is easy to submit your photo and story to the Pet Nanny. You have two options.
Option 1 – Draft an email with a story or details about your pet and make sure to attach a photo of your special pet. Address your email to photos@the-petnanny.com.
Option 2 – Go to the Pet Nanny website at www.tegacaypetnanny.com/petsitter/pet-photos/ and fill out the online form. The form allows you to upload your photo and submit your story.
And its just that simple to share your special pet photo and story. We can’t wait to see and read about your pet, so submit your pet photo and story now.
More information can be found by going to the Pet Nanny Website at www.tegacaypetnanny.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Police blotter – January 14, 2009
January 17, 2009
Fires may be linked Two grass beds in two different apartment complexes – one on Archie Street and the Forest Ridge Apartments – were set on fire Thursday, Jan.
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Photo 1: Small businesses such as Baxter Villages’ SweeTreats feeling economic crunch
January 17, 2009
Anita Sayago doles out ice cream, coffee and other goodies to her customers at SweeTreats in Baxter Village, but recently the economy has served her only a bitter pill.
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In Our Schools – January 14, 2009
January 17, 2009
Deal wins spelling bee Fort Mill Middle School student Morgan Deal won the district’s annual spelling bee last Wednesday.
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Governor works barefoot
January 16, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mitch Daniels worked barefoot Friday morning to raise awareness of a nonprofit group that collects and donates new shoes to needy people around the world.
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A video of Fort Mill – Move Forward Fort Mill
January 15, 2009
Here is a you tube video of Fort mill by locals Kelly and Mike at myfortmill.com.
Fort Mill, Lancaster school officials plan for future that includes deep state budget cuts
January 14, 2009
State budget cuts could force local school board members and administrators to make tough choices in the coming months.
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Prosecutors to seek death penalty; judge denies bond in Lucy Johnson murder case
January 14, 2009
Psrosecutors will seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing a 31-year-old nurse and mother of two, prosecutors announced in court Monday.
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Rock Hill Council to take up smoking ban
January 14, 2009
A smoking ban in one South Carolina city could be one step closer to reality. On Monday, the Rock Hill City Council will vote once again on a smoking ban for all public places.
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