Community mourns tragic losses while celebrating city honors

In a recent city council meeting, members celebrated community achievements while also expressing condolences for recent tragedies. Each council member announced a $50 credit for residents on their next utility bill as a gesture of appreciation.

The meeting took a somber turn as council members extended their prayers to the Sullivan family, who tragically lost a daughter in a neighborhood accident, and to the families affected by the incident. Additionally, they mourned the loss of a Legion baseball coach from Legion Collegiate Academy, who died in a car accident over the weekend.

On a brighter note, the council congratulated the residents of Rock Hill for being recognized by Money Magazine as one of the 50 best cities to live in, highlighting the community's hard work and dedication.

The meeting also welcomed two new department heads, Mark Sexton, director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, and Heather Lawson, director of Water and Sewer Services, acknowledging their roles in the city's ongoing development.

The session concluded with the council entering executive session to discuss further matters.