Unemployment Unemployment is high across the nation. A jobless recovery is not sustainable. People have to work. Unemployment in Rock Hill is 20 Percent. That’s one in five. It’s more than double the national average. Is that sustainable? I would think that 20% unemployment would cause some kind of local economic crash or correction. View At...

The Arts Council of York County (ACYC) is in a partnership with the City of Rock Hill and the RHEDC to plan and develop a “Creative Community in Old Town.” The ACYC is pursuing a $100k grant from one source and an $80k grant to extend efforts throughout the county. What? Develop a “Creative Community in Old Town” by increasing residential living spaces,...

The Herald published an article today endorsing Vance Stine for SC House District 47. Vance is running against Tommy Pope and Brett Boyd in the June 8 Republican Primary for the opportunity to run against Herb Kirsh for the District 47 SC House seat. I’ve never understood why newspapers endorsed candidates. I mean, I’m glad they endorsed Vance because...

Consider that every organization is investing in improved communications online – more fluid, more productive, more engaging, more interactive, more measurable in achieving real goals and objectives; every organization is morphing in its model due to digital technologies and the Internet; and every organization is faced with immediate needs and...

Image via Wikipedia I am attending the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation’s retreat in Rock Hill, SC today. It will be held at the City Club in Old Town. I am on the board of the RHEDC. I look forward to the day. I believe that we will be taking a closer look at how the city and Winthrop can work together to create more of a college town type of...

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