.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Goul, cleveland.comCLEVELAND Ohio — Elbert “Rock” Hill IV is considered by many to be the fastest of Ohio’s top high school football players Hill, who will be a senior this fall at Archbishop Hoban and is the state’s top-ranked cornerback in the Class of 2026, gave his commitment Friday to the Trojans over Ohio State and others, as first reported on social media by On3’s Hayes Fawcett Hill confirmed it by reposting the graphic of him in his Hoban jersey over the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum “Thank you God for blessing me with the talents to play the game I love,” Hill wrote on X with a picture of his father and younger brother “and I want to thank everyone who helped during this process and to my Pops I hope I made you proud.” He is the second top-ranked player from Northeast Ohio in the Class of 2026 to pick USC Hoban teammate and offensive tackle Sam Greer committed last month to Ohio State which also has pacts with Avon Lake tackle Maxwell Riley and Avon defensive back Jakob Weatherspoon He began to pick up Power Four offers before his sophomore season registering a time of 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash at college camps Hill quickly picked up offers from Ohio State and Michigan Ranked No. 1 in the 247Sports composite rankings among Ohio recruits in the Class of 2026 Contact sports reporter Matt Goul on X (@mgoul), Threads (@mgoul), Bluesky (@mgoul.bsky.social) or email (mgoul@cleveland.com) Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the federal case of former Rock Hill Police Det who is facing multiple child pornography charges Shealy once served as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at South Pointe High School and later worked in the department’s Criminal Investigations Division He was fired in September 2023 after authorities uncovered disturbing allegations that he used a social media account to receive and share child pornography investigators found at least 18 explicit files linked to Shealy’s account and cellphone across several dates in June and September of 2023 Shealy’s arrest in 2023 followed a joint investigation involving the SC Attorney General’s Office District Court for the District of South Carolina Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts issued a public statement after Shealy’s 2023 arrest “We are troubled by the details of the allegations… These allegations do not represent the vision and values of our department or the law enforcement community.” Shealy had been with the department since 2011 these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Runners hit the pavement to remember a deputy in York County killed in the line of duty The “Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run” took place in Rock Hill on Saturday morning Doty was one of four deputies shot while searching for a domestic violence suspect in January 2018 Doty’s family and friends chose “Keystone Substance Abuse Services” as the beneficiary of proceeds from the race Keystone is an organization that helps people dealing with alcohol or drug-related problems which Detective Doty was a passionate advocate for Doty was an investigator with York County’s multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement unit and the sheriff’s office’s Narcan program coordinator By Elissia WilsonPublished: Apr 2025 at 4:32 PM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCK HILL (WBTV) - Rock Hill residents and visitors: Get ready for more unseasonably warm weather April 30 looks to stay sunny and warm for Rock Hill The area could experience some isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms over the next few days Areas farther north than Rock Hill could see isolated to widely scattered storms Wednesday afternoon and evening Rock Hill could see isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon on Thursday Thursday highs will top out in the mid- to upper 80s with partly cloudy skies Some hit-or-miss showers and storms are likely on Friday Highs will be in the 80s with partly sunny skies a cold front will head toward Rock Hill and the surrounding area of the Carolinas Widespread showers and thunderstorms will become possible producing damaging winds and hail on Saturday highs will only reach the upper 70s on Saturday our First Alert weather team will be delivering a live forecast from a specific community in our area You’ll mostly see meteorologist Elissia Wilson out in the field These forecasts are an opportunity for us to highlight the many communities that make up our region Catch the special forecasts on WBTV in the afternoons You can watch live in the video player up above These special forecasts are weather permitting and are subject to change at any given time We’re posting our weekly forecast destinations on social media: Download the free WBTV Weather app on your mobile device to receive weather alerts and get your latest WBTV weather forecast on the go You can also get the latest weather forecast on Roku and Amazon Fire’s WBTV app Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCK HILL (WBTV) - A man was accused of sparking an early morning Rock Hill house fire Tuesday by lighting a pile of clothes on fire after an argument was charged with second-degree arson and three counts of attempted murder since three people were inside the home when the fire was ignited The fire happened around 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at a home along East Black Street near Albright Road Police said fire crews extinguished the blaze after finding the rear of the home actively burning when they arrived --> Also read: Early morning fire rips through northeast Charlotte home: ‘A substantial amount of damage’ investigators learned that Miller ignited a pile of clothes before he left the house Officers said Miller was “angry after an argument earlier in the night.” Miller was found later Tuesday morning and arrested without incident By Brandy BeardPublished: Apr 2025 at 1:46 PM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCK HILL (WBTV) - Two Rock Hill men were sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on charges after being found with almost 64 pounds of fentanyl pleaded guilty conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl when Hope sold about 5,000 pills to an informant Investigators had been looking into a home they suspected to be used for manufacturing fentanyl pills A search warrant on the trailer was taken out on Oct Read also: Catawba County investigators arrested suspected fentanyl traffickers Agents found about 160,000 fentanyl pills weighing more than 29 kilograms (around 64 pounds) 1,890 grams of cocaine (more than 4 pounds) 690 grams of methamphetamine (about 1 and a half pounds) and 1,500 grams of heroin (about 3.3 pounds) Detectives said they also found pill press machines Read also: Search warrant leads to seizure of more than 30 kilograms of fentanyl in York County another large drug bust happened in York County along with copious amounts of methamphetamine (WBTV) - One teenager was killed and another arrested in a Rock Hill gas station shooting Police were called out just before 11:30 p.m to the QuikTrip on South Cherry Road for reports of a shooting they found a 16-year-old identified as Jayden Reid had been shot Read also: Person dies after early-morning shooting in northeast Charlotte Reid was taken to an area hospital but later died from his injuries Officers later arrested 17-year-old Carnell Mike in connection with the shooting possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and possession of a firearm by a person under 18 (WBTV) - Rock Hill High School introduced its new head football coach during a press conference Wednesday morning a Bearcat graduate and former football player was announced as the school’s new head coach on Wednesday A live stream was previously active in the video player above School officials anticipated former players to attend the big announcement RELATED: Leon Boulware named head football coach at Rock Hill High School Just months ago, a familiar name in South Carolina athletics was named the head football coach of another York County high school Former Gamecock quarterback Jake Bentley was formally announced as Nation Ford High School’s varsity head football coach on Wednesday --> Read more: Former Gamecock quarterback named head football coach at Fort Mill high school © 2025 Slippery Rock University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Taylor Thomas was named director of the Pathway Community Center in Rock Hill in April 2025 features a mural added in 2024 by Girls Who Paint Murals Taylor Thomas will lead the nonprofit that along with several other local agencies provides meals and assistance to Rock Hill's most vulnerable population ROCK HILL — There are several agencies whose mission is to aid homeless individuals in Rock Hill the community achieved its goal of having them all work together Pathways Community Center brought together shelters food pantries and assistance agencies in a 100-year-old former school building on Cherry Road on the east side of the city Taylor Thomas became the director of Pathways which continues its experiment to have everyone operate under one roof "We allow them to use their assets and resources to be more mission focused than facility focused," Thomas said The framework is so targeted that one of Thomas' missions as director is to make sure first and foremost the public and possible donors know about Pathways and its relationship with its tenants "People in the community may think that we direct these agencies," Thomas said "we're the place where the mission is delivered and an affordable space and foundation for our partners so that they can invest in their mission." That affordable site was once West End School which closed in 1971 and had been rented out by a variety of businesses across decades Pathways took hold of the property with a $1.5 million purchase in 2019 That investment was followed by the installation of a $1 million interior sprinkler system The agencies at Pathways support the community beyond providing services to the homeless Carolina Community Actions helps with rental assistance while Keystone Substance Abuse Services offers recovery groups and peer support counseling The agencies provide monthly reports to Pathways for the number of people helped and how such as the number of meals served or the amount of people connected with jobs the House of Agape passed out nearly 1,300 plates "How can we work together today?" is a question Thomas keeps at the forefront of his role "How could we improve the process for the folks that walk through our doors?" he said Thomas previously served as assistant scout executive for the Boy Scouts of America's Palmetto Council Chester and four other South Carolina counties He also worked as the marketing and development manager for Hospice & Community Care in Rock Hill The public can learn more about Thomas at a meet-and-greet event at 9 a.m "I've lived here my whole life in this general area of the state and I've been aware of what Pathways has done since its inception," Thomas said "I'm thankful for the opportunity to be here and for the trust that the board has given me He can be reached at 803-687-3436 or at X at @LamaurStancil Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Comporium is Rock Hill's best internet service provider mostly because it’s the only wired ISP available the provider stands out for its selection of fast speeds unlimited data and no contract requirements Around 18% of Rock Hill residences, or 6,800 homes, are eligible for fiber internet service, according to recent FCC data Serviceability is greatest in neighborhoods along Dave Lyle Blvd. but fiber internet can be found in random pockets throughout the city Comporium is the area’s sole fiber internet provider Comporium has the lowest introductory pricing of any Rock Hill ISP starting at $50 a month for speeds up to 400Mbps but upgrading to Premium Wi-Fi will add $10 to your bill Comporium’s new fiber Zipstream 1-gig plan is the fastest plan that's widely available in Rock Hill with symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 1,000Mbps you may even see 2,000Mbps or 5,000Mbps fiber plans In areas where fiber service is unavailable Comporium offers cable internet with max download speeds of 1,000Mbps though upload speeds are much slower at 50Mbps don't have many options when it comes to ISPs so Comporium is CNET's pick of the best internet provider It wins because it has wide availability across the area and it's the only fiber provider in town which means you get symmetrical download and upload speeds Rock Hills residents shouldn't feel "stuck" with Comporium especially if your address is covered by the fiber-optic network There is also the convenience and pleasantness of dealing with a local company If you need alternatives, fixed wireless internet from T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet may be available Each service is appealing in its own right as you’ll find T-Mobile to have better availability while Verizon has lower introductory pricing and faster maximum speeds Getty ImagesCheap internet options in Rock HillComporium has the lowest starting rate for internet in Rock Hill at $40 a month for speeds up to 100Mbps You may be able to get a little more speed for around the same cost with T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet if you qualify for the mobile bundle discount from either provider Including the discount, T-Mobile Home Internet offers speeds of 87 to 318Mbps for $35 a month, while Verizon 5G Home Internet has a range of 50 to 300Mbps for $35 monthly. Though not necessarily cheaper than Comporium, the faster speed potential does make for a better cost per Mbps The best internet deals and the top promotions in Rock Hill depend on what discounts are available during that time but we look frequently for the latest offers.  such as Comporium or T-Mobile Home Internet may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time run the same standard pricing year-round.  For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals are available throughout Rock Hill thanks to Comporium Verizon 5G Home Internet offers speeds up to 1,000Mbps but that's the highest end of a range that starts at 85Mbps so actual speeds are likely to be much slower In areas where fiber service is available, Comporium offers multi-gigabit internet plans with symmetrical speeds up to 2,000 or 5,000Mbps these plans are excellent deals (for comparison AT&T Fiber's 5-gig plan starts at $245 a month) though they may come with way more speed than you need Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed service and performance vary by connection type For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page Comporium is the most practical option for home internet in Rock Hill but I wouldn't say residents should feel "stuck" with the provider pricing and service terms are comparable to national cable and fiber providers and service comes with pleasant advantage of dealing with a locally owned and operated company If you're looking for alternatives to Comporium fixed wireless internet from T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet are your best bets You'll get a faster speed potential with Verizon but T-Mobile is much more likely to be available depending on where you live in Rock Hill Spectrum may be an option (but don't count on it) and satellite internet is almost always an option but not one you'll want to choose over Comporium or fixed wireless service Comporium is Rock Hill's best internet service provider mostly because it’s the only wired ISP available Around 18% of Rock Hill residences, or 6,800 homes, are eligible for fiber internet service, according to recent FCC data Comporium is the area’s sole fiber internet provider Comporium’s new fiber Zipstream 1-gig plan is the fastest plan that's widely available in Rock Hill ROCK HILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A teacher and track coach in Rock Hill has been arrested again Doug MacAlpine, 37, was taken into custody this week after an ongoing investigation revealed new evidence amid active March charges of sexual exploitation of a minor MacAlpine is a teacher at Castle Heights Middle School and the track coach at Rock Hill High School “He downloaded them (videos) from the internet and that’s where we got the tip that this has happened,” said Trent Faris public information officer for the York County Sheriff’s Office this week’s new charges stem from a video that was recorded in a classroom at Castle Heights Middle School where MacAlpine allegedly filmed a coworker’s leg while she was wearing a dress Court records confirm that the footage was found on MacAlpine’s phone and the offense is classified as “peeping,” a violation of South Carolina’s laws against eavesdropping and peeping “She should have the right to know she is free from that kind of thing especially from a colleague and inside of a school,” said Faris New court documents show that on January 6 MacAlpine allegedly uploaded a media file featuring a child engaged in sexual activity Other uploads were also found from dates spanning back to October and November of 2024 The York County Sheriff’s Office says they found a video on MacAlpine’s phone where he secretly recorded a co-worker’s legs under a table at work “We expect all staff members to serve as role models and uphold the trust placed in them by our students and community,” the district said in a partial statement “We’re still combing through all his data to see if he downloaded anything else or videoed anybody else it’s just this one colleague and no students After MacAlpine was arrested the first time Rock Hill Schools put him on administrative leave Queen City News checked back with them Friday and he remains on leave MacAlpine bonded out a second time on Thursday from the York County Detention Center Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - The Rock Hill Fire Department on Friday afternoon released the cause of a fatal fire from earlier this month that killed a 9-year-old girl and her father that the fatal house fire on April 4 that killed Sammylee Roseborough originated in the kitchen on top of the stove Officials said that a pot was found on the front right burner and the stove was found in the “on” position The cause of the fire was unattended cooking The Rock Hill Fire Department was called out to a home on Deas Street around 7:30 a.m when they arrived the fire was already out Officials said that a lack of oxygen caused the fire to extinguish itself ROCK HILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Rock Hill middle school teacher and track coach has been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor according to the York County Sheriff’s Office and Rock Hill Schools a teacher at Castle Heights Middle School and the track coach at Rock Hill High School now faces six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor Rock Hill Schools sought to reassure parents and guardians that no students from the district were involved in this case but we want to reassure our community that no students were involved in this situation and at no time was the safety of our students or staff at risk,” said the district’s statement The school system emphasized that MacAlpine has been placed on administrative leave as law enforcement investigates further Full statement from Rock Hill Schools below: Castle Heights Middle School teacher Doug MacAlpine was taken into custody by law enforcement MacAlpine is also the boys and girls track coach at Rock Hill High School we want to reassure our community that no students were involved in this situation and at no time was the safety of our students or staff at risk The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority We are fully cooperating with the appropriate authorities as they handle this matter Rock Hill Schools holds all employees to the highest professional and ethical standards We expect all staff members to serve as role models and uphold the trust placed in them by our students Any actions that compromise that trust are taken seriously and will be addressed in accordance with district policies and legal guidelines We understand incidents like this can be unsettling; however we are committed to supporting our staff and students at Castle Heights and Rock Hill High As this is an ongoing law enforcement matter We appreciate the continued support of our school community as we remain committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students MacAlpine is being held at the York County Detention Center under a $25,000 bond Thanks for visiting ROCK HILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Rock Hill leaders want to make the site of the Carolina Panthers’ practice facility project more attractive to companies Council members voted to move forward with rezoning part of the property Monday night in the hopes of attracting industry to the area The goal is to bring high-paying jobs and economic investment which will allow leaders to be particular about what they choose to put there “Whether that’s in life sciences or advanced manufacturing or something else but that’s what we’re shooting for,” said Mayor John Gettys Gallant Road deem the property the ideal location for bright minds and big ideas “We can guarantee you there will be no smokestacks on this property,” said Gettys “There will be no animal processing plants or anything of that nature.” Discussion at Monday night’s Rock Hill City Council meeting focused on about 215 acres of land part of which was supposed to be the home of the Carolina Panthers’ practice facility significantly different than what we were planning originally,” said Councilman John Black Council leaders are rezoning the land to keep the zoning consistent throughout the entire 245-acre property making it more marketable to industry leaders the good news is that there’s no longer a legal battle over the property York County’s lawsuit against the city accusing the city of failing to issue bonds to developers “We have some freedom to do things that are very smart with this property,” said the mayor City planning commissioners said they already have interest from several possible buyers, including medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers take advantage of these freebies and deals!