https://palmettoreport.com/2026/04/03/rock-hill-moving-forward-with-gettys-center-sale-leaving-artists-in-limbo/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/gettys-center-sale-pt.2.jpgGettys Center SaleArtists who call the Gettys Center in Rock Hill home are now in limbo, as the city council voted last month to move forward with plans to sell the building (photo: Clark Vilardebo).2026-04-03T19:41:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/04/02/wu-hosts-big-red-blood-donation-bus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/big-red-bus-e1775187581152.jpgBig Red BusWinthrop hosted the Big Red blood donation bus Feb. 10-11 in the Margaret Nance parking lot, which brought donors from across the university community (photo: Cara Jones).2026-04-03T03:38:17+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/04/01/more-gen-z-kids-including-wu-students-choose-not-to-drive/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/gen-z-driving.jpgGen Z DrivingFewer Gen Z kids are choosing to drive, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, which reports the number of 16-year-olds with a driver's license has gone down by 27% over the last 20 years (photo: Kennedy Stephens). 2026-04-01T17:37:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/03/30/wu-career-development-center-offers-student-business-attire/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/career-closet.jpgCareer ClosetAt last month's Career Closet event, students were able to choose professional clothing including suits, blazers, collared shirts, blouses, slacks, dresses, shoes and ties (photo: Madison Martin-Sadler).2026-03-31T18:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/03/31/wu-frat-honors-mlk-legacy-with-candlelight-vigil/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mlk-vigil.jpgMLK VigilThe Xi Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Winthrop hosted a candlelight vigil Jan. 19 to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which brought together students, faculty and community members for a night of reflection and unity (photo Maurion Jamison).2026-03-30T21:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/03/25/winthrop-food-box-helps-students-facing-food-insecurity/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/food-box.jpgFood BoxThe Food Box, located in 302 Dalton Hall, provides free groceries and basic necessities to students and staff who may be struggling with food insecurity (photo: Noah Whitworth).2026-03-25T21:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/03/23/wu-english-dept-hosts-faculty-candidates/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/screenshot-2026-03-23-at-4.31.20-pm-e1774298828982.pngWriting CenterThe Winthrop Writing Center hosted two events intended to introduce faculty candidates to students and staff in the English Department (photo: Raegan Carter).2026-03-23T21:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2026/03/09/wu-to-launch-states-first-public-aviation-degree/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-thisisengineering-3862634.jpgFlight SchoolWinthrop will soon be the first public school in South Carolina to give students an opportunity to earn an aviation degree and become a pilot (photo: Pexels free stock image).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-photo-3862634-1.jpegperson controlling flight simulatorPhoto by ThisIsEngineering on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-controlling-flight-simulator-3862634/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.com</a>2026-03-09T22:32:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/09/york-tech-opens-new-learning-commons-building/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture10.jpgYork Tech Gaming RoomYork Technical College students play video games Call of Duty and Modern Warfare in one of the gaming rooms at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture9.jpgKaylin HuraytYork Tech sophomore Kaylin Hurayt finishes her homework in a common area at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture8-e1581286950800.jpgAnne Springs Close Learning CommonsThere are a number of areas for students to relax, study or socialize with friends at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons at York Technical College (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture5.jpgAnne Springs Close Learning Commons There are a number computer workstations at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons at York Technical College (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture4.jpgDillon Sean WoodDillon Sean Wood goes over his machine tool blueprints at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons at York Technical College (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture1.jpgAnne Springs Close Learning CommonsA York Technical College student receives help from a math tutor in the tutoring section of the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture7.jpgJacob HolderYork Tech freshman Jacob Holder goes over his Spanish homework at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons, which offers students a number of spaces to gather to study, socialize or relax (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture3-e1581285641342.jpgVictoria SandersYork Tech freshman Victoria Sanders studies at the new Anne Springs Close Learning Common, which she calls a “good learning environment,” while waiting for her friends to get out of class (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/picture2-e1581286972341.jpgPicture2The new Anne Springs Close Learning Commons at York Technical College offer students a number of spaces to gather to study, eat, socialize, play games or relax between classes (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).2026-01-07T19:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/30/wu-introduces-new-dining-options-ordering-system/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/food-options.jpgFood OptionsChartwells, Winthrop's new food service provider, has added five new food options in the DiGiorgio Campus center, which officials say increases variety and improves the dining choices on campus (photo: Maurion Jamison).2025-12-04T19:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/11/03/wu-grad-works-to-promote-rock-hill-musicians/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gnrty.jpgMike GentryMike Gentry -- a Winthrop employee and alumnus and director of the non-profit Don’t Sweat It Inc. -- reviews a story in the Roddey McMillan Record about his efforts to promote the Rock Hill music scene (photo: David Metzl).2025-11-03T20:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/24/wu-welcomes-new-head-track-cross-country-coach/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/track-coach.jpgRaffael CraigRaffael Craig, who was hired as Winthrop's new track and field and cross country coach in July, previously served as an assistant coach at Purdue and Louisiana Tech universities (photo: Omar Woods).2025-10-24T20:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/21/winthrop-encourages-students-to-study-abroad/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/study-abroad.jpgStudy AbroadSally Barakat, a Winthrop student majoring in biology, examines a map of the globe. Barakat says studying abroad is a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" (photo: Chloé Waché).2025-10-21T20:30:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/17/winthrops-freshman-class-is-largest-since-2015/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/scholars-walk.jpgScholars WalkStudents and faculty say they've noticed more foot traffic on Scholars Walk, Winthrop’s main walkway, after the school welcomed 1,000 new freshmen and 350 transfer students (photo: Clark Vilardebo).2025-10-16T21:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/10/winthrop-faces-housing-shortage-due-to-increased-enrollment/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lee-wicker-hall.jpgLee Wicker HallA number of Winthrop students say they were not able to stay the rooms that they lived in during the spring semester, due to a shortage of housing on campus (photo: Madyson Brown).2025-10-16T20:30:44+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/16/wu-events-help-bring-students-together/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/free-headshots-e1760637808242.jpgFree HeadshotsCareer fairs, with free professional headshots, are just one type of event Winthrop students are encouraged to participate in (photo: Alvin Monte' Curry).2025-10-16T18:15:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2025/10/09/wu-working-to-upgrade-campus-wi-fi-amid-student-concerns/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wu-wi-fi.jpgWinthrop Wi-FiThe Winthrop Computing and Information Technology department has been working for a number of years to improve the campus Wi-Fi system, as many students have expressed concern about the network's reliability (photo: Matthew Greene).2025-10-09T20:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/11/14/some-wu-students-say-tiktok-made-me-buy-it/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tik-tok.jpgScreenshotThe popular social media hashtag #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt appears to be influencing the purchase decisions of some young adults, including Winthrop students (photo: Jasmine Williams).2024-11-14T22:20:56+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/11/07/brattonsville-group-celebrates-heritage-of-slave-descendants/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/brattonsville.jpgBrattonsvilleYork County's Historic Brattonsville Museum features a group called the Descendants, which is comprised of the relatives of former slaves and slave-owners who have ties to the site that dates back to the Revolutionary War (photo: Daren Hinds).2024-11-07T19:58:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/11/06/wu-rutledge-gallery-hosts-exhibit-on-emergent-ecologies/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/art-exhibit.jpgEmergent EcologiesA new multimedia art exhibit was released in Winthrop University’s Rutledge Gallery, which was focused on emergent ecologies and featured the work of a number of different artists (photo: Joshua Anderson).2024-11-06T21:16:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/31/wu-students-concerned-about-safety-after-shooting-near-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/campus-police-1.jpgCampus PoliceThe Winthrop campus is open to many people who able to walk through the campus, which can be intimidating for some students (photo: Keiana Smith).2024-10-31T21:19:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/28/wu-works-to-resolve-hvac-issues/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wu-hvac.jpgJohnson Portable ACPortable air conditioning units were brought into Johnson Hall this semester to help deal with high temperatures in the building after the HVAC unit failed over the summer (photo: Karson Byerly).2024-10-28T18:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/25/winthrop-athletics-welcomes-new-sponsorship/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pelicans-snoballs.jpgPelicans SnoballsPelican's Snoballs is the newest partner for Winthrop University Athletics, joining more than 50 businesses that sponsor the university's sports teams (photo: Geo Fields). 2024-10-24T21:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/26/wu-students-hope-for-change-in-attendance-policy/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wu-attendance.jpgWU AttendanceSome Winthrop students say they're unhappy with the university's attendance policy, which gives faculty a lot of freedom to set their own rules (photo: Rylee Meagan Reynolds).2024-10-24T21:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/24/demolition-of-wofford-richardson-halls-nearly-complete/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/img_0114.jpegWofford DemolitionConstruction crews work to tear down Wofford Hall, after it and Richardson Hall were closed due to their age and deteriorating structural integrity. The demolition of Wofford was finished by the first of October and the demolition of Richardson is nearing an end (photo: Ariannah Johnson).2024-10-24T04:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/21/goat-yoga-socializes-kids-pleases-guests/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/screengrabgoatyoga.jpgScreenGrabGoatYogaA kid jumps onto one of the participants during a goat yoga class at the New Moon Flower Farm. Organizers say the interactions help the goats become more accustomed to people (photo: Ethan Heitchew).2024-10-21T18:21:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2024/10/09/wu-pettus-archives-loses-digital-content-after-basement-flood/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/archives-pkg.jpgPettus Archives FloodGina White, director of Winthrop's Louise Pettus Archives, says the building suffered flood damage after an air conditioning unit failed and water poured onto part of the collection (photo: Jenna Johnson).2024-10-10T03:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/11/21/wu-fizz-ambassadors-asked-to-leave-digs/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fizz.jpgFizzDuring the first week of the fall semester, students who were working as Fizz ambassadors outside the DiGiorgio Campus Center were asked to leave after they failed to fill out the proper paper work (photo: Aidan Sander).2023-11-21T18:29:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/30/wu-gospel-choir-brings-students-together/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/img_3414-3376465696-e1698684377555.jpgVision of PrayzeWinthrop's Vision of Prayze gospel choir has been bringing students together through music, fellowship and campus and community involvement for the last 15 years (photo: Breyounce’ Lee).2023-10-30T16:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/26/wu-showcases-sustainability-efforts/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/recycle-2.jpgWU Recycle BinIn recent years, Winthrop University has been recognized for its sustainable practices, including the promotion of recycling (photo: Kelli McAlhany). 2023-10-26T18:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/14/wu-involvement-fair-helps-students-connect/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/involvement-fair.jpgInvolvement FairThere are more than 80 active student organizations at Winthrop, which use the annual involvement fair as a tool to recruit new members and help students become more active on campus (photo: Treyvon Pierce-Wescott).2023-10-12T22:40:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/13/students-faculty-face-challenge-of-ai-in-classroom/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chatgpt.jpgChatGPTWith services like ChatGPT and Open AI, students have access to tools that could be misused, but some say artificial intelligence is useful for creating ideas for schoolwork (photo: Rayonna Freeman).2023-10-12T21:32:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/12/wu-theatre-production-everybody-explores-life-death/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/everybody-2-1776668574-e1697139273105.jpegEverybodyThe Winthrop production of "Everybody" is a 21st-century adaptation of the 15th-century morality play "Everyman," as the main character travels down a road toward life's greatest mystery (photo: courtesy of WU theatre department).2023-10-12T19:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/09/wu-works-to-maintain-emergency-call-boxes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/screen-shot-2023-10-09-at-10.29.27-pm.jpgEmergency Call BoxOf the 90 emergency call boxes on the Winthrop campu, only three of them are currently not working, according to Charles Yearta, the chief of Campus Police (photo: Kristen Ballard).2023-10-10T02:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/05/wu-sociology-criminology-anthropology-faces-staffing-issues/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/screen-shot-2023-09-20-at-12.05.36-am.pngSociology, Criminology & AnthropologyWinthrop’s Department of Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology has lost four faculty members over a three year period, but it was able to hire a new professor this year (photo: Raquel Simon).2023-10-05T18:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/04/presidential-hopeful-robert-f-kennedy-jr-visits-wu-for-town-hall/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/screen-shot-2023-10-04-at-3.11.17-pm-1753468357-e1696449223615.pngRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a 2024 candidate for president, held a town hall at Winthrop Sept. 10, where he talked about homelessness, drug abuse, poverty, affordable housing and mental illness (photo: Chase Duncan).2023-10-04T20:03:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/03/renovations-continue-to-wus-byrnes-auditorium/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/img_5141.jpgByrnes AuditoriumIn August 2018, Byrnes Auditorium was closed in order to replace the roof, but a fire later that year and the resulting litigation have slowed the project (photo: Ariannah Johnson).2023-10-03T19:17:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/10/02/winthrop-upgrading-classrooms-with-new-technology/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/web-story-1-photo.jpgClassroom TechnologyThe project, which began over the summer, is intended to put new technology in over 33 rooms on campus at an estimated cost of $3 million dollars (photo: Madison McCray).2023-10-03T02:24:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/09/28/york-county-brew-trail-now-features-14-stops/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yoco-brew-trail-2897766876-e1695944434667.jpgYoCo Brew TrailIn 2018, there were six craft brewers that were featured on the YoCo Brew Trail, but now there are at least 14 breweries in York County (photo: Maggie Donnelly).2023-09-28T23:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/09/27/first-fridays-celebrate-rock-hills-food-music-arts/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/first-fridays-2426127932-e1695873067618.jpgFirst FridaysFirst Fridays are a coordinated partnership between Rock Hill and the Arts Council of York County, which promote the city's food, music and art.2023-09-28T14:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/08/only-20-red-wolves-remain-in-the-wild-in-the-carolinas/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/red-wolf.jpegRed WolfOnly about 20 red wolves remain in the wild in eastern North Carolina, but a recent federal court ruling, requiring wolves bred in captivity to be released into the area, could soon help boost their numbers (photo: Pexels free stock image).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/red-wolf-2-e1620452190208.jpegRed WolfOnly about 20 red wolves remain in the wild in eastern North Carolina, but a recent federal court ruling, requiring wolves bred in captivity to be released into the area, could soon help boost their numbers (photo: Wikipedia).2023-08-09T14:06:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2023/03/13/palmetto-report-selected-for-community-news-program/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image0.jpegFaculty ChampionsMembers of the Faculty Champion program, from the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont, meet during a Zoom call to discuss the initiative, which is designed to promote partnerships between student media and professional news outlets (photo: courtesy Center for Community News). 2023-03-13T18:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/29/wu-esports-team-continues-to-compete-without-a-coach/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-27-at-4.26.37-pm.pngJacob Chan esportsWinthrop esports player Jacob Chan, a senior who competes under the name "FrostForest," practices in the gaming lab in Owens Hall. The esports team has been without a full-time coach since December (photo: Vincent Wasner).2023-01-25T23:42:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/26/pickleball-a-fast-growing-sport-in-the-carolinas/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pickleball.jpgPickleballPickleball, a game often described as a combination of tennis, table tennis and badminton, has now became one of the fastest-growing sports in America (photo: Wikipedia).2023-01-25T22:05:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/19/winthrop-to-demolish-richardson-wofford-halls/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/richardson-hall.jpgRichardson HallIn September, the Winthrop Board of Trustees approved $6 million in the 2022-23 budget for the demolition of both Richardson and Wofford halls, which are being closed due to safety concerns (photo: Ainsley McCarthy).2022-12-20T05:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/18/wu-international-ambassador-program-supports-exchange-students/2022-12-19T05:06:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/16/new-wupd-chief-discusses-his-role-campus-safety/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-16-at-5.30.32-pm.pngCharles YeartaCharles Yearta, who is a Winthrop graduate, appeared on the Palmetto Report vodcast to discuss his new role as police chief, which became official in September, and campus safety (photo: Palmetto Report).2022-12-17T04:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/15/wu-nutrition-department-hosts-student-health-fair/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/student-health-fair.jpgStudent Health FairThe student health fair, hosted by the Winthrop Nutrition Department in the West Center Gym, gave students an opportunity to receive a free health screening and allowed graduate students in the dietetic internship program a chance to practice working with patients (photo: Gabrielle Turner).2022-12-16T05:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/13/watch-palmetto-report-tv-episode-2/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-06-at-8.11.56-pm.pngPR TV Episode 2Mari Pressley and Karl Vogl anchored the second episode of the Palmetto Report (photo: Palmetto Report).2022-12-14T00:58:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/08/watch-palmetto-report-tv-episode-1/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-06-at-8.08.14-pm.pngPR TV Episode 1Cheryl Clack and Mason Foster anchor the first episode of the Palmetto Report (photo: Palmetto Report).2022-12-14T00:54:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/12/winthrop-hosts-table-read-for-upcoming-film/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/table-reading-picture-1-1829226035-e1670907038978.jpgStudio South Table ReadStudio South, a film production company based in Greenville, S.C., hosted a table read at Winthrop, in order to look for talent for its upcoming film "The Uninvited" (photo: JaKayla Cornish.)2022-12-13T04:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/09/serna-discusses-first-months-as-wu-president/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-09-at-1.23.32-pm.pngPresident SernaWinthrop President Edward Serna was the first guest on the Palmetto Report vodcast to discuss his first months in his new position and his plans for the university moving forward (photo: Palmetto Report).2022-12-12T04:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/11/many-celebrate-holidays-with-tree-lightings-parades/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/christmasville.jpgChristmasVilleRock Hill kicked off its holiday celebrations with the annual ChristmasVille event, which was held Dec. 1-4 and featured a parade, music, food, horse and carriage rides, ice skating and lots of lights (photo: Taylor Rawlinson).2022-12-12T04:39:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/10/chester-family-works-to-maintain-cattle-farm/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-10-at-11.50.57-pm.pngHaley Quality FarmsAt Haley Quality Farms -- in Chester, S.C. -- the Haley family raises Hereford cattle, the second-largest beef population in U.S. (photo: Logan Elrod).2022-12-11T05:29:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/05/art-project-aims-to-raise-awareness-of-endangered-sc-species/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-05-at-11.46.25-pm.pngSC Endangered PrintThis intaglio print by Kenny Ray, a junior arts education major, features two endangered species in South Carolina: the eastern black rail bird and the harperella flower (photo: Mason Foster).2022-12-08T06:45:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/07/winthrop-starts-counseling-group-for-autistic-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-07-at-11.55.26-pm.pngCrawford BuildingWinthrop's Health and Counseling Services, located in room 204 of the Crawford Building, offers group counseling, including a new group for students with autism that formed this semester (photo: Tiffany Miller).2022-12-08T05:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/06/panthers-rock-hill-saga-nears-end-residents-still-disappointed/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-06-at-1.03.46-am.pngPanthers FacilityThe tentative bankruptcy deal between Rock Hill and GT Real Estate, pending the approval of a judge, would pay the city $20 million and allow it to take control of the property, but residents and business owners are still disappointed the Panthers won't be coming to the area (photo: Logan Elrod).2022-12-06T18:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/03/winthrops-rmr-returns-to-roots-as-a-magazine/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-03-at-11.51.36-pm.pngRMR as MagazineThe Roddey McMillan Record was founded in 1986, in order to cover stories focused on diversity and promote awareness and understanding of issues concerning minorities (photo: Devin Cherry).2022-12-05T07:19:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/29/exhibit-celebrates-life-work-of-longtime-wu-photographer/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-29-at-11.41.34-pm.pngJoel Nichols WorkThe exhibit, titled “Just One More…Celebrating the Life and Work of Joel Nichols,” documents his dedication in capturing hundreds of thousands of photos over decades of work at Winthrop (photo: Christian Meyer).2022-12-05T07:10:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/01/wu-class-focuses-on-accessibility-issues-on-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-01-at-11.52.04-pm.pngADA IssuesLeaves, sticks or other debris can be a serious problem for people with mobility issues, including people who use a cane or wheelchair to get around (photo: Ainsley McCarthy).2022-12-05T06:26:36+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/22/namis-hut-community-center-open-to-wu-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-21-at-5.03.42-pm.pngNAMI The HutNAMI Piedmont Tri-County, offers a physical location known as The Hut where anyone, including Winthrop students, can come visit to relax or to join a support group (photo: Palmetto Report).2022-12-04T05:53:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/04/wu-student-improv-group-performs-first-live-shows/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-04-at-12.40.06-am.pngImprov This! Live ShowsImprov This!, a student group formed in 2005 that meets every Thursday evening to perform improv, is performing its ever first live shows this month (photo: Gabriel Corbin).2022-12-04T05:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/12/02/winthrop-celebrates-the-day-of-the-dead/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/screen-shot-2022-12-02-at-11.43.58-pm-4257006685-e1670043024739.pngDay of the DeadWinthrop celebrated the Day of the Dead, Nov. 1, with a cultural event that featured live music, food, crafts and a showing of the Disney film "Coco" (photo: Dasia Elswick).2022-12-03T04:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/28/annual-scarecrow-crawl-promotes-fort-mill-businesses/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-28-at-11.32.52-pm-3177876182-e1669697605532.pngScarecrow Crawl AstronautsAmerican Legion Post 43 in Fort Mill created this moon landing display, featuring scarecrow versions of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, for the annual Scarecrow Crawl (photo: Caroline Edwards).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-28-at-11.35.16-pm.pngScarecrow CrawlThe 8th annual Scarecrow Crawl allowed downtown businesses and other groups to display a scarecrow around Fort Mill, which enabled people to get into the holiday spirit and show their creativity (photo: Caroline Edwards).2022-11-29T07:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/27/historian-delivers-lecture-on-the-real-life-dracula/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screenshot-2-3125346862-e1669611023446.pngScreenshot (2)Dr. Alice Sullivan, an assistant professor of art history and architecture at Tufts University, gave a lecture at Dina's Place on Oct. 27, which covered the life and history of the man who inspired the legend of Dracula (photo: Cheryl Clack).2022-11-28T04:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/26/first-generation-wu-students-adapt-to-college-life-2/2022-11-27T02:24:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/24/wu-event-covers-blackness-queerness-intersectionality/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-22-at-5.24.44-pm.pngSexuality of ColorDr. Brandon Ranallo-Benavides (left), a Winthrop professor of political science, speaks at the “The Sexuality of Color" cultural event which offered "a discussion of blackness, queerness and intersectionality at Winthrop" (photo: Malcolm Palmer).2022-11-22T23:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/23/wu-math-club-hosts-haunted-escape-room/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-22-at-4.28.56-pm.pngMath Escape RoomGroups of four to five people were given 20 minutes to answer a series math themed questions, in order to escape the room (photo: Jessica Lopez).2022-11-22T21:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/20/rage-rooms-gaining-popularity-in-the-carolinas/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-20-at-11.39.03-pm.pngRage RoomThere are at least three rage rooms in the Charlotte metro area where you can rent a room and use a baseball bat to break things, such as such as glass bottles, old computers and cars (photo: Spencer Horton).2022-11-22T03:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/17/pantry-available-to-wu-students-facing-food-insecurity/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-17-at-11.48.49-pm.pngWU Food PantryRoughly 40% of Winthrop students face some form of food insecurity, which is higher than the national average for four year colleges, which sat at 29% during the fall 2020 semester (photo: Ainsley McCarthy).2022-11-21T23:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/21/winthrop-student-group-hosts-cornrow-workshop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-21-at-1.54.33-am.pngCornrow WorkshopThe Blueprints, a Winthrop student group intended to offer support for black women on campus, hosted a cornrow workshop on Oct. 10 for students interested in improving their braiding skills and learning the basics of cornrowing (photo: Mari Pressley).2022-12-20T02:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/18/many-students-struggling-with-rising-tuition-inflation/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-18-at-2.58.28-am.pngWU Tuition Scholars WalkAt Winthrop University, in-state students are paying $575 more per semester, and out-of-state students are paying more than $1,100 more per semester, than they were in the fall of 2015. That's an 8.1% increase over the last seven years (photo: Malcolm Palmer). 2022-11-18T08:04:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/16/families-visit-york-farm-to-pick-their-own-pumpkins/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-16-at-11.50.32-pm.pngPumpkin PatchThe Bush-N-Vine farm in York hosted their annual pumpkin picking days, Sept. 24 to Oct. 31, which gave families a chance to choose their own pumpkins (photo: Keha McKinney).2022-11-17T05:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/15/rock-hills-latest-mural-mile-work-honors-artist-vernon-grant/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-15-at-6.45.47-pm.pngMural Mile Vernon GrantThe latest addition to Rock Hill's "Mural Mile" honors the work of artist Vernon Grant, who created the Kellogg's characters SNAP! CRACKLE! AND POP! (photo: Caroline Edwards).2022-11-16T05:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/14/wu-student-group-focuses-on-fantasy-role-playing-games/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-14-at-11.48.15-pm.pngNat19A group of Winthrop students has formed a club, devoted to fantasy role-playing games, called Nat19, which comes from the name of an internet show that is devoted to Dungeons & Dragons (photo: Cheryl Clack).2022-11-15T05:04:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/09/wu-art-exhibit-explores-a-persistent-preoccupation-with-desire/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-09-at-11.42.18-pm.pngMutually Assured Seduction"Mutually Assured Seduction," developed by Tamara LaValla and her co-creators, is described as a “one-woman group show,” which explores "a real and persistent preoccupation with desire, order, progress and work" (photo: Gabriel Corbin).2022-11-10T04:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/03/wu-exhibit-showcases-three-generations-of-sketch-artists/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-03-at-6.51.14-pm.pngSketch ArtistsAn exhibit at the Gettys Art Center, "Sketching a Lineage," featured sketch portraits from three generations of Winthrop University artists who came together to acknowledge the handing down of skills from artist to artist (photo: Mari Pressley).2022-11-03T23:10:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/02/york-county-hosts-18th-annual-blues-jazz-festival/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-02-at-11.49.52-pm.pngBlues and Jazz FestivalMusicians from all over the Carolinas came to York County for the 18th annual Blues and Jazz Festival, which included concerts in Clover, Fort Mill and Rock Hill Oct. 6-7 (photo: Dasia Elswick).2022-11-03T14:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/31/rock-hill-restaurant-fresh-vibes-a-hit-with-wu-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-31-at-11.53.06-pm.pngFresh VibesFresh Vibes Juice Bar, a family owned restaurant located at 1675 Ebenezer Rd., offers the rare options of vegan and vegetarian food that is available via a drive thru (photo: Caroline Edwards).2022-11-03T04:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/11/01/us-disc-golf-championship-returns-to-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/screen-shot-2022-11-01-at-11.49.00-pm.pngDisc Golf 2022Competitors from all over the world made their way to the 24th annual U.S. Disc Golf Championship, which has been held every year at the Winthrop Golf Course, Oct. 6-9 (photo: Brooks Foxworth).2022-11-02T05:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/25/hundreds-of-wu-students-turnout-for-study-abroad-fair/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-25-at-12.00.19-pm.pngStudy Abroad FairMore than 600 hundred Winthrop students attended the study abroad fair last month to learn more about studying internationally (photo: Karl Vogl).2022-10-25T20:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/24/catawba-nation-prepares-for-annual-yap-ye-iswa-festival/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-24-at-11.54.27-pm.pngYap Yè IswàThe annual Yap Yè Iswà Festival, Nov. 19, celebrates the history of the Catawba tribe and helps to bring the nation together for what is known as the Day of the River People (photo: Spencer Horton).2022-10-25T15:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/23/many-excited-for-halloween-as-pandemic-fears-wane/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-23-at-11.46.44-pm.pngSpirit HalloweenA number of people say they're looking forward to Halloween, as fears about the pandemic and restrictions due to COVID-19 have waned (photo: Mason Foster).2022-10-24T04:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/21/wu-esports-event-becomes-one-of-the-largest-in-sc-history/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-21-at-2.02.13-pm.pngRock the HillThe "Rock the Hill" gaming event, held at the Winthrop Coliseum, was a collaboration between the Winthrop esports team and the Winthrop Competitive Gaming Club and it featured a number of popular fighting games (photo: Gabrielle Turner).2022-10-21T18:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/20/wu-track-field-preps-for-season-with-new-asst-coach/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-20-at-3.58.10-pm.pngJeremy FalwellJeremy Falwell was added as an assistant coach for the Winthrop track and field team during the spring 2022 semester, after a four-year career for the Eagles as a sprinter and time as a graduate assistant (photo: Jeremy Falwell).2022-10-20T20:16:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/19/student-illustrator-group-returns-to-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-19-at-11.27.23-pm.pngSociety of IllustratorsThe Society of Illustrators, also known as SOILL, has returned to Winthrop as an official student organization, after the group was inactive during the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Dasia Elswick).2022-10-20T04:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/18/food-pantries-see-donations-decline-as-food-costs-rise/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-17-at-11.49.53-pm.pngFood DonationsA number of food pantries, including the one operated by the Common Ground Baptist Church in York, S.C, have seen fewer donations, as the cost of food has risen dramatically over the last year (photo: Devin Cherry).2022-10-18T04:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/17/wu-students-place-red-flags-for-sexual-assault-awareness/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-17-at-9.58.27-pm.pngRed Zone flagsWinthrop students placed small red flags on the lawn outside of the DiGiorgio Campus Center and each of the flags represented a potential sexual assault that could happen during the "Red Zone," a time frame between mid-August and Thanksgiving break when more than 50% of sexual assaults occur on college campuses (photo: Brooks Foxworth).2022-10-18T02:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/16/wu-faculty-students-pleased-with-return-of-common-time/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-16-at-11.35.29-pm.pngBill SchulteWinthrop professor Bill Schulte is one of many people among the campus community who are happy to see the return of common time, which was eliminated indefinitely in 2020 to promote social distancing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Chase Duncan).2022-10-17T03:59:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/14/wu-construction-projects-cause-frustration-for-some/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-13-at-6.58.01-pm.pngDiGs Plaza ConstructionWinthrop is replacing the tiles on the path in between the West Center and Digiorgio Campus Center, which is part of the university's campus beautification initiative, but the construction has been inconvenient for some students, faculty and staff (photo: Christian Meyer).2022-10-13T23:27:13+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/13/kiwibots-roll-onto-winthrop-campus-for-food-delivery/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/kiwibots.jpgKiwibotsWinthrop students can now have food delivered to their dorm rooms with a new delivery system that uses small autonomous robots called Kiwibots, which were created at the University of California at Berkeley (photo: Gabe Corbin).2022-10-13T21:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/12/rock-hill-arts-council-hosts-annual-dont-sweat-it-fest/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-12-at-4.27.14-pm.pngRyan LockhartSouth Carolina-based musician Ryan Lockhart was one of the artists who performed at the annual "Don’t Sweat It FEST," Sept. 15-17, a three-day festival that celebrates local independent music in Rock Hill (photo: Spencer Horton). 2022-10-12T21:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/10/11/food-truck-friday-ends-2022-season-at-ebenezer-park/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/screen-shot-2022-10-11-at-11.17.49-am-e1665501881932.pngFood Truck FridayRoman’s All-Star Café is one of the vendors that has participated in Rock Hill's Food Truck Friday, which was moved to Ebenezer Park for the 2022 season that concludes Oct. 14 (photo: Cheryl Clack).2022-10-11T15:29:00+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/21/tillman-hall-ghost-tours-provide-nights-of-scares-history/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dscn0390.jpgTillman HallThe Winthrop Student Alumni Council is offering its annual ghost tours of the fourth floor of Tillman Hall, which is almost always off limits and some believe is haunted (photo: Christian Smith).2022-05-17T17:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/05/09/podcast-wu-students-discuss-soccer-as-a-global-game/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/soccer.jpegSoccerA number of Winthrop students say they've noticed a difference between the way sports are played in the U.S. versus internationally, with soccer being one of the best examples (photo: Pexels free stock image).2022-05-13T15:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/05/05/wu-alum-starts-website-devoted-to-prep-sports-in-fort-mill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img951574-e1651703837722.jpgMac BanksVeteran print journalist and Winthrop graduate Mac Banks started the website Fort Mill Prep Sports to provide coverage of high school sports in the township, after losses in the newspaper industry, including the closure of the Fort Mill Times, limited the coverage for local teams and athletes (photo: courtesy of Mac Banks).2022-05-05T07:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/05/04/rock-hill-art-exhibit-aims-to-humanize-homelessness/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/homeless.jpegHumanizing HomelessnessAn immersive art exhibit, entitled "Humanizing Homelessness," will be on display May 12-19 at the Lowenstein Building in Rock Hill, which organizers hope will serve as a "call to action" to help end homelessness in York County (photo: Pexels free stock image).2022-05-04T17:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/05/03/wu-trustees-draw-criticism-after-removal-of-student-faculty-reps/2022-05-04T03:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/05/02/all-on-board-hosts-3rd-annual-student-talent-show/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/talent-show-e1651533547571.jpegTalent ShowConnor Hamilton won the $200 first prize in the annual All On Board student talent show April 29 at Elevation Church Riverwalk in Rock Hill (photo: courtesy of All On Board).2022-05-03T18:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/05/01/wu-students-return-to-eagle-air-radio-as-live-hosts/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/screen-shot-2022-05-01-at-5.56.47-pm.pngEagle Air ReturnsWinthrop students returned to host live shows on Eagle Air radio during the spring after three semesters of limited operations, due to the pandemic and technical issues with station equipment (photo: Abigail Helm).2022-05-01T22:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/30/wu-study-abroad-returns-as-pandemic-nears-endemic-phase/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/thumbnail_img_6975.jpegTaylor EvansTaylor Evans (left), Winthrop's study abroad adviser, visits a book market in a town square in the city of Aix-en-Provence in southern of France, which she visited during her time as a student studying abroad in Europe (photo: courtesy of Taylor Evans).2022-05-01T03:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/08/fort-mill-plans-to-revamp-aging-ymca-tennis-courts/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tennis-students-lancaster.jpgTennis Students LancasterTennis students look down the court at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tennis-courts-lancaster-e1638995816836.jpgTennis Courts LancasterOver the summer, the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C. made similar repairs to its tennis courts and patrons say they now look as good as new (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tennis-serve-lancaster.jpgTennis Serve LancasterA tennis student makes a serve at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sam-cicciarello.jpgSam CicciarelloTennis student Sam Cicciarello, 17, returns a serve at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tennis-ball-machine.jpgTennis Ball MachineA tennis ball machine sits on the court at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/jay-bobo-tennis.jpgJay Bobo TennisTennis student Jay Bobo, 17, returns a serve at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/billy-mckinney-serve-e1638995657397.jpgBilly McKinney ServeLongtime tennis coach Billy McKinney makes a serve at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/brevon-mckinney-serve.jpgBrevon McKinney ServeTennis coach Brevon McKinney sends a serve to Sam Cicciarello at the Gregory Family YMCA in Lancaster, S.C., which made similar repairs to its tennis courts over the summer (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/img_0952.jpgFort Mill Tennis Courts 2The tennis courts at the Fort Mill YMCA at the Complex, which were last resurfaced over 10 years ago, will be renovated next year at a cost of $384,000 (photo: Keha McKinney).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/img_0951.jpgFort Mill Tennis CourtThe tennis courts at the Fort Mill YMCA at the Complex, which were last resurfaced over 10 years ago, will be renovated next year at a cost of $384,000 (photo: Keha McKinney).2022-04-29T16:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/28/sc-brings-back-firing-squads-as-a-form-of-execution/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-27-at-8.33.49-pm.pngPrison Firing SquadSouth Carolina is now one of only four states -- including Mississippi, Oklahoma and Utah -- that offer the firing squad as an option for execution. The last time someone was executed by firing squad was in Utah in 2010 (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2022-04-28T13:59:50+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/27/winthrop-prepares-to-become-a-laptop-campus-by-august/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/laptop-campus.jpgLaptop CampusWinthrop students will be required to have a laptop for the 2022-23 school year, as the university says it's making preparations to become a "laptop campus" by August (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2022-04-27T19:34:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/26/annual-wu-fine-arts-exhibit-a-diverse-collection-of-things/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/senior-exhibit-e1651014358956.jpegSenior ExhibitWinthrop fine arts students assemble a large metal skeleton for their annual senior exhibition entitled “Menagerie,” which opened April 4 and will be on display until May 6 in the Rutledge Gallery and Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: courtesy Winthrop Fine Arts Department).2022-04-26T23:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/24/wu-music-major-says-school-has-helped-fuel-his-talents/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/0ae6b389-0db6-4ebe-b7bb-1aaa6ff1841a.jpegJames Amaker IIJames Amaker II, who has been creating music since he was 16 years old, said he feels his musical talents have only grown since arriving at Winthrop (photo: courtesy of James Amaker II).2022-04-25T04:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/22/winthrop-makes-facilities-updates-after-student-concerns/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/screen-shot-2022-04-22-at-6.10.18-pm.pngDorm MoldWinthrop student Arden Zayas provided this photo of mold on the bathroom door, which many students say is a problem in residence halls on campus (photo: Arden Zayas).2022-04-22T22:18:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/20/rock-hill-studio-helps-customers-nail-it-with-diy-projects/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2022-04-20-at-11.25.50-am.pngShannon EvansShannon Evans, the founder and owner of Nailed It DIY Studio, has grown her business through franchising to include 21 locations across the country, including nine studios in the Carolinas (photo: Jakayla Cornish).2022-04-20T15:57:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/04/20/wu-students-excited-to-see-homecoming-return/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-20-at-7.07.48-am.pngHomecomingHomecoming returned to Winthrop Nov. 13, but fans were barred from setting up tents or tailgating outside the Coliseum prior to the men's basketball game versus Mercer (photo: Joey Tepper).2022-04-20T14:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/05/wu-students-work-to-advocate-for-survivors-of-sexual-assault/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/assault-sit-in.pngAssault Sit InA number of Winthrop students gathered for a silent sit-in, in front of Byrnes Auditorium April 27, to advocate for survivors of sexual assault and call for changes to how the university investigates allegations of sexual misconduct (photo: Caroline Sewell).2022-04-12T20:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2022/02/02/wu-student-enrollment-down-effects-felt-across-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/winthrop.jpgWinthropEnrollment declines and the resulting losses in tuition revenue at Winthrop have impacted the campus community in a number of ways, including a reduction in the number of faculty, a decrease in the number of classes available and a decline in the quality of services offered to students (photo: Palmetto Report staff).2022-02-02T06:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/15/winthrop-strength-conditioning-works-to-prepare-student-athletes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/img_1242.jpgBen AbbottWinthrop head strength coach Ben Abbott (right) oversees a workout with junior baseball player Ethan Fewell in the Winthrop Coliseum prior to a fall practice on Oct. 15 (photo: Joey Tepper).2022-01-18T17:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/22/winthrop-hosts-vr-art-exhibit-on-body-dysmorphia/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/vr-art-exhibit.jpgVR Art ExhibitThe virtual reality art exhibit "AntiBodies" featured a mix of multimedia and digital images to create an interactive and immersive experience, which focused on body dysmorphia and eating disorders (photo: Gabe Corbin).2021-12-22T06:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/11/exotic-reptile-show-draws-snake-fans-to-fort-mill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-11-at-10.28.50-am-e1639248110974.pngNext-Level DisplaysJim and Anna Ward took their hobby collecting snakes and turned it into a business with their specially designed snake enclosures (photo: Gabrielle Turner).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-11-at-10.24.15-am-e1639247918527.pngShow Me SnakesThe "Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show" visited the River Place in Fort Mill for the fourth time this year, displaying hundreds of unique snakes, reptiles, amphibians, birds and bugs (photo: Gabrielle Turner).2021-12-11T18:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/10/old-town-farmers-market-like-a-family-for-vendors/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/farmers-market.jpgFarmers MarketTracy Smith (left), owner of Smith Farm and Table in Clover, assists a few customers at the Old Town Farmers Market in Rock Hill. Smith says working with other vendors at the market is "like a family" (photo: Cheryl Clack).2021-12-11T04:59:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/about/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/award-e1639169546736.jpegAwardhttps://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/johnson-hall.jpgJohnson Hall2021-12-10T21:01:25+00:00weekly0.6https://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/09/rock-hill-artists-compete-in-portrait-drawing-contest/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-09-at-7.16.18-pm.pngCompetitive Drawing ContestThe competitive portrait drawing contest, hosted by the Arts Council of York County, featured 16 artists competing in pairs, who were given five minutes to draw a portrait of a model, who would then decide which sketch was the best (photo: Jacob Cullum).2021-12-10T01:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/03/rock-hill-theatre-company-adds-arts-academy/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/showtime-banner-photo.jpgShowtime Banner PhotoJennifer Read (left), director of the Rock Hill-based Showtime Theatre Company, works with students enrolled in the group's new academy, which offers classes for children as young as 5, middle and high school students and adults who want to train in dance, fitness and music (photo: Gabriel Corbin). 2021-12-07T22:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/06/wu-baseball-adapts-to-recruiting-changes-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-06-at-3.46.48-pm.pngChris EwingChris Ewing, a freshman infielder from New York, N.Y., said it was a difficult decision to choose to play at Winthrop, because he wasn't able to able to visit the campus while he was being recruited, due to restrictions put in place by the NCAA during the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Joey Tepper).2021-12-06T22:11:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/02/annual-holiday-ice-rink-draws-skaters-to-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-02-at-4.25.19-pm-e1638480481804.pngFounders Holiday Ice RinkThe annual Founders Holiday Ice Rink is open for skating in downtown Rock Hill until Jan. 17 (photo: Nathan Hildebrandt).2021-12-02T21:30:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/12/01/wu-to-spend-1-2-million-to-remove-oil-tanks-from-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211109_150907-e1638296668836.jpgWinthrop Oil TanksWinthrop is working on project to remove the large tanks containing number six fuel oil, which sit near the Central Energy Plant. The school plans to remove the fuel, which was previously used when natural gas was unavailable, because burning it isn't environmentally friendly (photo: Christian Smith).2021-12-02T16:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/30/miracle-park-opens-in-rock-hill-expansion-planned/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/photo-for-web-story.pngMiracle ParkMiracle Park, located at 1005 Eden Terrace in Rock Hill, sits on 15 acres of land near the Winthrop Coliseum. The park has quickly become a popular destination since it opened in late September (photo: Patrick Baird).2021-11-30T19:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/29/drag-wu-returns-to-winthrop-after-being-canceled-in-2020/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hero_image-e1638215951492.jpgDrag WUDrag WU performers Ariana Venti (left), from Greenville, S.C., and Winthrop student Rebecca Starrdust pose for a photo after the show, which was held Oct. 21 in the Richardson Ballroom (photo: Abigail Helm)2021-11-29T20:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/28/rock-hill-church-hosts-halloween-trunk-or-treat-event/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/screenshot-9-e1638156576877.pngTrunk or TreatInstead of traditional trick-or-treating from house to house, those who attended the Fall Festival decorated the trunks of their vehicles and pulled them into a field beside the Emmanuel Church of Nazarene to give out candy (photo: Jacob Cullum).2021-11-29T03:33:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/19/winthrop-students-for-change-tackles-accessibility/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/image-01.jpgElevator Out of ServiceA sign is placed on an elevator that is out of service and students have reported that elevators have broken down in places like the Withers Building and the DiGiorgio Campus Center (photo: Gabe Corbin).2021-11-19T23:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/09/miracle-league-baseball-opens-in-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/miracle-league-4.jpegMiracle LeagueLanden Black, of Rock Hill, prepares to take a swing during a Miracle League baseball game Oct. 16 at Miracle Park in Rock Hill (photo: courtesy of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism).2021-11-09T19:16:36+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/11/04/winthrop-hosts-23rd-annual-us-disc-golf-championship/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disc-golf-2-e1636053850167.jpegdisc golf 2The 23rd annual U.S. Disc Golf Championship drew nearly 100 players from across North America and Europe, to the Winthrop Gold Course Oct. 6-9, to compete in one of the most prestigious events in the sport (photo: Jacob Cullum).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disc-golf-e1636054676484.jpegdisc golfThe Winthrop Gold Course, site of the U.S. Disc Golf Championship Oct. 6-9, has hosted nearly 30 major disc golf events, making it a premiere destination in the sport (photo: Jacob Cullum).2021-11-04T19:43:37+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/27/winthrop-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/flamenco.jpgFlamenco DancerAnia Bartelmus, an internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer who has trained with some of the most notable dancers in Spain, performs at Sazón. Bartelmus is currently the director of the La Candela Flamenco Company in Atlanta, Georgia (photo: Abigail Helm).2021-10-27T19:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/10/fort-mill-museum-hosts-annual-walking-ghost-tours/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/screen-shot-2020-12-11-at-12.10.17-am.pngLanterns LegendsThe Lanterns & Legends walking tour, hosted by the Fort Mill History Museum, provided guests with history and ghost stories at Unity Cemetery in Fort Mill (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/img_1555.jpegDavid WardLanterns & Legends tour guide David Ward (center) tells local ghost stories to attendees in the Unity Cemetery on Oct. 22 in Fort Mill, S.C. (photo: Jendaya Fleming).2021-10-21T20:25:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/14/the-nest-apartment-complex-opens-with-a-few-setbacks/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-10.jpgImage 10Malik Smith, one of the Nest’s new tenants, studies on one of the desks that was installed Sept. 9, roughly three weeks after students first moved into the complex (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-9.jpgImage 9The Nest’s newly furnished apartments were completed, and students also took time to decorate their housing with a unique flair. (photo: Gabe Corbin) https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-8.jpgImage 8Residents at The Nest had to move the missing furniture into their apartments themselves after it was delivered nearly three weeks late (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-7.jpgImage 7A Winthrop student at the Nest is working on a project in one of the Nest’s newly furnished study rooms. Some of the computers were not properly installed because of an issue with the Nest’s electricity in the study rooms, but that issue was later resolved (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-6.jpgImage 6Roderick Washington, a senior at Winthrop University, studies on his bed prior to the furniture installation. He said the Nest was transparent with updates about the missing furniture, but he said he wished that the furniture would have been there when he moved in (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-4.jpgImage 4Some of these boxes contained remnants of the packing containing the late-arriving furniture at The Nest, including desks, coffee tables and barstools (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-5.jpgThe Nest missing tablesThe Nest, a new apartment complex located on the edge of the Winthrop campus, opened on Aug. 21, but students moved in without some of the promised furniture -- including desks, coffee tables and bar stools -- which would not be delivered until nearly three weeks later (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-3.jpgImage 3A mover hired by the Nest delivers furniture that was delayed. The Nest said the missing tables and barstools were delayed because of a supply and demand issue, which was happening all over the U.S. (photo: Gabe Corbin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-2.jpgImage 2U-Hauls arrived at the Nest on Sept. 9 to deliver the missing desks, coffee tables and bar stools the complex originally said would be a few weeks prior on Aug. 23 (photo: Gabe Corbin). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/image-1.jpgThe NestThe Nest, a new apartment complex located on the edge of the Winthrop campus, opened on Aug. 21, but students moved in without some of the promised furniture -- including desks, coffee tables and bar stools -- which would not be delivered until nearly three weeks later (photo: Gabe Corbin).2021-10-21T15:41:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/13/panthers-move-to-rock-hill-may-bring-opportunities-for-wu-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-9.jpgPic 9Pic 9: “The sign outside the project managing building offers more excitement. (Photo: Jacob Cullum)” https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-8.jpgPic 8Construction continues on the new 240-acre, $800 million Carolina Panthers facility in Rock Hill just off of I-77 and south of Cherry Road. The team says the site, which is informally being called "The Rock," should ready for football operation by the 2023 season (photo: Jacob Cullum). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-6.jpgPic 6Construction continues on the new 240-acre, $800 million Carolina Panthers facility in Rock Hill just off of I-77 and south of Cherry Road. The team says the site, which is informally being called "The Rock," should ready for football operation by the 2023 season (photo: Jacob Cullum). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-7.jpgPic 7Construction continues on the new 240-acre, $800 million Carolina Panthers facility in Rock Hill just off of I-77 and south of Cherry Road. The team says the site, which is informally being called "The Rock," should ready for football operation by the 2023 season (photo: Jacob Cullum). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-5.jpgPic 5Pic 5: “Another sign showing the expected look when finished. (Photo: Jacob Cullum)”” https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-4-paragon.jpgPic 4 ParagonConstruction continues on the new 240-acre, $800 million Carolina Panthers facility in Rock Hill just off of I-77 and south of Cherry Road. The team says the site, which is informally being called "The Rock," should ready for football operation by the 2023 season (photo: Jacob Cullum). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-3-sign.jpgPanthers signConstruction continues on the new 240-acre, $800 million Carolina Panthers facility in Rock Hill just off of I-77 and south of Cherry Road. The team says the site, which is informally being called "The Rock," should ready for football operation by the 2023 season (photo: Jacob Cullum). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pic-2.jpgpic 2Construction continues on the new 240-acre, $800 million Carolina Panthers facility in Rock Hill just off of I-77 and south of Cherry Road. The team says the site, which is informally being called "The Rock," should ready for football operation by the 2023 season (photo: Jacob Cullum). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/johngettys_cropped.jpgJohnGettys_CroppedPic 10: “Mayor John Gettys of Rock Hill (Photo: John Gettys). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/picture-1-winthrop.jpgPicture 1 WinthropPic 1: “Winthrop Students hope the development of the Panthers headquarters brings opportunity. (Photo: Jacob Cullum)”2021-10-14T15:53:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/12/gravity-center-opens-new-facility-for-entrepreneurs-in-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/new-facility.jpgNew Gravity Center FacilityThe Gravity Center opened the doors to its new building Sept. 9 where entrepreneurs gain access to resources, receive coaching and be mentored by other business leaders (photo: JaKayla Cornish).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/new-executive-officer.jpgHannah HorneHannah Horne, the new executive officer of the Gravity Center, spends time introducing herself to guests after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the group's new building in Rock Hill on Sept. 9 (photo: JaKayla Cornish). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/insignia.jpginsigniaThe new Gravity Center building features many office and meeting spaces for rent, including this co-work space reserved by the Insignia Group on level two of the facility (photo: JaKayla Cornish). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/innovate-space.jpgInnovate SpaceCameryn Mitchell, the workforce and talent development coordinator for the city of Rock Hill, uses a rented space in the new Gravity Center building to manage her work after the ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 9 (photo: JaKayla Cornish).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hustle-.jpgGravity Center HustleCommon seating areas around the new Gravity Center facility are decorated with inspirational words to keep the morale high among the entrepreneurs and business leaders (photo: JaKayla Cornish). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/desks.jpgGravity Center DesksThe new Gravity Center building in Rock Hill features small office spaces that are available on the second level for business leaders to rent (photo: JaKayla Cornish). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dawn-johnson.jpgDawn JohnsonDawn Johnson (right), a board member of the Gravity Center, speaks with guests after the ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 9 for the group's new building in Rock Hill (photo: JaKayla Cornish). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/david-stinger.jpgdavid stingerGuests meet in the basement common area of the new Gravity Center facility in Rock Hill before the ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 9 (photo: JaKayla Cornish).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/classroom.jpgGravity Center ClassroomClassrooms in the new Gravity Center facility in Rock Hill are equipped with whiteboards and television screens for entrepreneurs to utilize (photo: JaKayla Cornish). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bigger-classroom.jpgGravity Center Conference RoomLarge conference rooms are equipped for virtual and in-person meetings on the bottom floor of the new Gravity Center facility in Rock Hill (photo: JaKayla Cornish).2021-10-12T22:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/11/new-digital-bulletin-board-app-now-available-in-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2-e1633989964205.pngDraba appThe app Draba -- which is now available in Rock Hill -- was created to connect businesses with the community, by featuring local events, food and the arts (photo: Abigail Helm).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/turn-out-1.jpgTurn OutThose who showed up for the soft launch party and downloaded the DRABA app were able to score a free coffee from Knowledge Perk (photo: Abigail Helm).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/quest-1.jpgQuestQuest Morris, a DRABA ambassador, hangs up the company’s flag at Knowledge Perk in Rock Hill Sept. 4 (photo: Abigail Helm).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/merch-1.jpgMerchDRABA hosted a soft launch party Sept. 4 at Knowledge Perk in Rock Hill (photo: Abigail Helm).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/logo-1-1.jpgLogoThe draba flower is known to bloom even in unlikely environments, which is what organizers of the DRABA app would like to bring to businesses throughout York County (photo: Abigail Helm).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/davis.jpgDraba Launch PartyDavis Parker, founder of DRABA, poses in front of a pop-up stand at the company's launch party at Knowledge Perk Sept. 4 (photo: Abigail Helm).2021-10-11T22:12:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/19/thomson-staff-serves-wu-campus-with-little-fanfare/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5112.jpgThomson LunchtimeLunchtime always draws a big crowd to Winthrop’s Thomson Dining Hall (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5100.jpgThomson Dining HallWinthrop’s Thomson Dining Hall is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5105.jpgThomson DishesThere are always plenty of dishes to be cleaned at Winthrop’s Thomson Dining Hall, which is one of several task employees are responsible for (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5065.jpgIMG_5065David Galka, a supervisor at Winthrop’s Thomson Dining Hall, said he is always encouraging staff to be “nice and friendly and smiling” (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5066.jpgThomson Dining HallThe Thomson Dining Hall will get new floors, tables, lights, chairs and booths by early June, according to Winthrop Dining Services (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5057.jpgIMG_5057After meals, Thomson Dining Hall staff must wipe down all surfaces to ensure the cafe is clean (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5027.jpgIMG_5027Some food in the Thomson Dining Hall is prepared out in the open, which according to Dining Services is more visually appealing (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5041.jpgIMG_5041Many Thomson Dining Hall employees work behind the scenes to give students a positive experience possible (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_5022.jpgBryan HarrissBryan Harriss, general manager of dining services, shows off the plans for upcoming renovations to the Thomson Dining Hall (photo: Matthew Shealy).2021-10-08T20:32:00+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/09/29/rock-hills-mural-mile-brings-art-to-old-town/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dreamerdetail.jpgDreamerDetailDarion Fleming’s contribution to the Mural Mile titled “Dreamer” is detailed down to the light folds of the sweatshirt. “Dreamer” is located at Overhead Station at 212 E. Main St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dreamergirl.jpgDreamerGirlDarion Fleming, who has worked with organizations such as Bank of America and NASCAR, created “Dreamer” as a part of the Mural Mile. “Dreamer” is located at Overhead Station at 212 E. Main St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kellywide.jpgKellyWideBrittany Kelly, owner of the Mercantile, helped to design, plan and fund the "No Room For Racism" mural on the road outside her store. The mural, part of the Rock Hill Mural Mile, was headed by local artist Heather Johnson (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/noroomforracismwide.jpegNoRoomForRacismWide“No Room For Racism,” a Rock Hill Mural Mile road mural, features prominently the members of Friendship Nine, a group of black men who went to jail for staging a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter in Rock Hill. The mural is located outside the Mercantile at 130 W. White St. in Rock Hill (photo: Courtesy of Aaron Longstreth, “The Rock Hill Drone Guy”).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rainflower.jpgRainFlowerThe spider lilly, a rare flower that grows along the Catawba River, is featured at the center of Osiris Rain’s contribution to the Rock Hill Mural Mile. The mural is located on the side of the Dust Off Brewing Co. at 130 W. White St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rainsignature.jpgRainSignatureOsiris Rain, founder of Osiris Rain Studios and the North Carolina Academy of Art, was the first artist to create a mural for the Rock Hill Mural Mile. His mural is located on the side of the Dust Off Brewing Co. at 130 W. White St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rainwomanleft.jpgRainWomanLeftA previously blank wall outside of the Dust Off Brewing Co., at 130 W. White St. in Rock Hill, is now adorned with the work of Osiris Rain, an internationally recognized street artist, who was commissioned for the Rock Hill Mural Mile (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rainwomanright.jpgRainWomanRightOsiris Rain brings his expressive art style to Rock Hill for his piece created for the Mural Mile. The mural is located at the Dust Off Brewing Co. at 130 W. White St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rockhillforallright.jpgRockHillforAllRightBrian Chisholm, Dameion Carter, Hayley Doyle, Kimberly Hart, Lance Rhodes, Myles McDaniel, Nico Amortegui, Shanti Marcum and Tonio Jackson teamed up to create “Rock Hill for All,” a road mural celebrating Race Equality Month in September 2020. The mural is on Caldwell Street adjacent to Amelie’s French Bakery at 157 East Main St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rockhillforallup.jpgRockHillforAllUPIn September 2020, the Community Relations Council of Rock Hill held Race Equality Month, and decided to team up with a number of artists to create “Rock Hill for All,” which is on Caldwell Street adjacent to Amelie’s French Bakery at 157 E. Main St. in Rock Hill (photo: Christian Smith).2021-10-07T00:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/10/06/clare-brings-professional-experience-to-wu-baseball/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1168.jpgChris Clare outfieldWinthrop assistant baseball coach Chris Clare watches over infielders getting loose during a September workout at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1167.jpgChris Clare coaching outfieldersWinthrop assistant baseball coach Chris Clare supervises outfielders during a workout Aug. 15 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1163.jpgWinthrop baseballThe Winthrop baseball team will open its season in late February with new assistant coach Chris Clare in the dugout (photo: Joey Tepper).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1162.jpgChris Clare base running 2Winthrop Assistant baseball Coach Chris Clare (right) offers junior infielder Will Martin some tips on base running prior to practice Sept. 15 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1161.jpgChris Clare base runningWinthrop Assistant baseball Coach Chris Clare (left) offers junior infielder Will Martin some tips on base running prior to practice Sept. 15 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1166.jpgChris Clare batting practiceWinthrop assistant baseball coach Chris Clare protects himself behind the screen while feeding the hitting machine during batting practice Aug. 28 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1164.jpgChris Clare lawnmowerWinthrop assistant baseball coach Chris Clare cuts the grass, which is one of the many duties for an assistant coach, prior to a workout Aug. 28 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1160.jpgChris Clare teachingWinthrop Assistant baseball Coach Chris Clare (right) offers junior infielder Will Martin some tips on the mental side of the game prior to practice Sept. 15 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1159.jpgIMG_1159Winthrop assistant baseball coach Chris Clare has his name plate attached to his brand new locker in the coaches locker room (photo: Joey Tepper).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/img_1165-e1633564243365.jpgChris Clare takes a drinkWinthrop assistant baseball coach Chris Clare takes a break from feeding the hitting machine to grab some water during batting practice on Aug. 28 at the Winthrop Ballpark (photo: Joey Tepper). 2021-10-07T00:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/24/kounter-restaurant-pays-tribute-to-friendship-nine-sit-in/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/friendship-nine-counter-e1619327122330.jpgFriendship Nine CounterThe Kounter restaurant features the original counter from the Jan. 31, 1961 sit-in and the stools have each member of the Friendship Nine's name and the date engraved on the back (photo: Anika Riley).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_7347.jpgKounter RestaurantThe historic landmark sign outside of the newly established restaurant Kounter, in the McCrory building on Main Street in Rock Hill, marks the significance of the place, as the site of the Friendship Nine sit-in (photo: Anika Riley).2021-05-15T18:51:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/14/rock-hills-community-fridge-helps-feed-the-hungry/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/comm-fridge-art-e1620877900793.jpgComm Fridge ArtArt work outside the community fridge highlights figures related to food insecurity (photo: Nethania Lewis).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/community-fridge-e1620854511407.jpgCommunity FridgeThe Mercantile, located on West White Street in Rock Hill, has started a "community fridge," which is available 24 hours a day for individuals to pick up, but also drop off, food items as needed (photo: Nethania Lewis).2021-05-14T06:30:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/13/wu-celebrates-denim-day-to-protest-sexual-violence/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/katrina-gainey-1-e1620886690364.jpgKatrina GaineyKatrina Gainey, an intern with the Winthrop Office of Victims Assistance, shows off the jeans she was wearing for Denim Day in a photo she posted, along with other campus community members, to the OVA's Instagram account (photo: OVA Instagram).2021-05-13T06:27:33+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/11/winthrop-grad-was-a-codebreaker-during-wwii/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/jeuel-bannister-esmacher-e1620712391214.jpegJeuel Bannister EsmacherWinthrop graduate Jeuel Bannister Esmacher, who received the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award from the school in 2019, was one of 10,000 women who worked for the Army and Navy as codebreakers during World War II (photo: Winthrop Facebook).2021-05-11T06:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/06/silver-in-the-city-event-draws-more-than-50-airstream-travel-trailers/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wayne-clark.jpgWayne ClarkAirstream enthusiast Wayne Clark shows off his trailer, which he has been traveling in for the last six months (photo: Jeb Bartlett).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/silver-in-the-city.jpgSilver in the CityMore than 50 Airstream travel trailers could be seen camped in downtown York, S.C. for the third annual Silver in the City rally April 16-18, which benefited the charity PATH of York County (photo: Jeb Bartlett).2021-05-07T04:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/04/arts-council-of-york-county-hosts-first-members-show/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/members-show.jpgMembers ShowThe inaugural Arts Council of York County members show featured the work of roughly 75 local and regional artists, which could be seen in Rock Hill's Dalton Gallery or in a virtual gallery on the group's website (photo: Alexis Holmes).2021-05-05T00:17:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/03/many-eager-for-the-return-of-concerts-and-live-music/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/kris-hitchcock-2.jpgKris Hitchcock 2Kris Hitchcock performs a live music set at the Legal Remedy Brewing Company's Riverwalk location in Rock Hill (photo: Alex Romano).2021-05-05T00:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/14/wu-grad-turns-personal-passion-into-business/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/jadesha-hair-1.jpgJadesha HairJadesha Hair, who graduated from Winthrop in December 2020, cuts the embroidery backing of a garment for her business MissToo Made, which offers custom designed apparel and accessories (photo: Da'Vette Peoples).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/miss-too-made-it-e1615773544319.jpegMiss Too Made ItJadesha Hair, who graduated in December 2020 with a degree in business administration, started MissToo Made It two years ago, where she offers custom designed apparel and accessories (photo: Jeffrey Bowens, via Twitter). 2021-05-03T20:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/11/wu-hosts-annual-lift-conference-to-promote-leadership/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/screen-shot-2021-04-11-at-9.47.06-pm-e1618192517977.pngSummer OwensThe Feb. 20 LIFT conference, which is intended to help Winthrop students develop leadership skills, featured author, motivational speaker and success coach Summer Owens as the keynote speaker (photo: YouTube).2021-05-03T06:00:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/02/old-town-farmers-market-opens-for-fifth-season/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/farmers-market-2.jpegFarmers MarketPennington Produce & Baked Goods is one of roughly 20 local vendors that participates in the weekly Old Town Farmers Market, which is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Legal Remedy Brewing Company in Rock Hill (photo: Savannah Scott).2021-05-03T03:46:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/05/01/wupd-coyotes-spotted-at-wu-recreational-complex/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/wu-recreation-fields.jpgWU Recreation FieldsWinthrop Campus Police announced April 8 that there have several coyote sightings at the Recreational and Research Complex, but officials say there is little reason for concern, because the animals are fairly common in the area and pose little danger (photo: Shardai Figgures).2021-05-01T07:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/30/wu-fine-arts-department-hosts-annual-senior-exhibition/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_0888.jpgSenior ExhibitWinthrop’s fine arts department celebrates the achievement of 18 graduating students in its annual senior exhibition, which showcases a variety of art mediums including sculpting, painting, photography, videography and more (photo: Da’Vette Peoples). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fine-arts-exhibit.jpgFine Arts ExhibitJonathan Bolton, a senior fine arts major at Winthrop, works on a piece for the annual senior exhibition, entitled “Everything We Meant to Say,” which is on display in the Rutledge Gallery and Lewandowski Student Gallery until May 7 (photo: Da’Vette Peoples).2021-05-01T03:58:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/29/york-county-studio-showcase-promotes-local-artists-draws-a-crowd/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/art-pic-1.jpgArt Pic 1The Studio Artist Showcase featured the work of roughly 20 artists from across the U.S. and drew a crowd of about 125 people to the Center for the Arts in Rock Hill (photo: Bobby McCree III).2021-05-01T02:56:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/02/23/rock-hills-concerts-at-the-courtroom-goes-virtual/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/photo-3-e1614124492113.jpgDionte DarkoDionte Darko, who recently released an album named “Most Likely to Be Forgotten,” has performed for both the "Concerts at the Courtroom" and "Sidebar Sessions" (photo: Savannah Scott).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/photo-5.jpgThe CourtroomThe "Concerts at the Courtroom" and "Sidebar Sessions" are performed at Rock Hill’s Courtroom, which is located downtown on Main Street (photo: Savannah Scott). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/screen-shot-2021-02-23-at-6.18.27-pm.pngLeoneRock Hill recording artist Leone performs at the Courtroom for the latest "Sidebar Sessions," which was released Feb. 16 on the social media platforms for the "Concerts at the Courtroom" (photo: YouTube).2021-05-01T02:55:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/29/come-see-me-returns-to-rock-hill-with-a-few-changes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img_9242.jpgIMG_9242Rock Hill businesses and community groups line Oakland Avenue, waiting for cars to pass through for the drive-through parade during the 2021 Come-See-Me Festival (photo: Collins Janus).2021-04-30T04:03:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/17/rock-hill-hosts-annual-come-see-me-festival/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/come-see-me.jpgCome See MeAdults and children dance on a newly placed checkered dance floor on East Black Street in downtown Rock Hill during the annual Come-See-Me festival (photo: Cheyenne Walsh). 2021-04-30T03:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/28/sc-aquarium-continues-work-to-save-sea-turtles-after-fundraiser/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/turtlehelp.jpgSea Turtle HospitalThe South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston has treated and released more than 300 injured turtles at its Sea Turtle Care Center since it opened in 2004 (photo: courtesy S.C. Aquarium).2021-04-28T16:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/18/goat-yoga-a-popular-event-at-rock-hills-white-home/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/goat-yoga-3.pngGoat Yoga 3Goat yoga classes, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm, have become a popular regular event at Rock Hill's historic White Home (photo: Shardai Figgures).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/goat-yoga-2.jpgGoat Yoga 2Goat yoga classes, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm, have become a popular regular event at Rock Hill's historic White Home (photo: Shardai Figgures).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/goat-yoga.jpgGoat YogaGoat yoga classes, hosted by the Critter Creek Farm, have become a popular regular event at Rock Hill's historic White Home (photo: Shardai Figgures).2021-04-28T05:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/27/winthrop-collects-plastic-bottle-caps-to-support-miracle-park/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wu-plastic-caps.jpgWU Plastic CapsWinthrop officials hope to collect enough plastic bottle caps that can be used to make an entire recycled bench that will be donated to Rock Hill's Miracle Park, which is being built near the Winthrop Coliseum (photo: Alex Romano).2021-04-28T02:31:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/26/residents-already-enjoying-ebenezer-park-renovations/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ebenezer-park-2-e1619454325852.jpgEbenezer Park 2The $4.6 million renovation of Ebenezer Park included an expanded swimming area on Lake Wylie, which was dredged and enlarged (photo: Kristal Herrin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ebenezer-park-e1619454042427.jpgEbenezer ParkYork County residents say they are already enjoying the new amenities that have been added to Ebenezer Park, including this 10,000-square-foot semicircular pier on Lake Wylie, which will officially reopen May 1 (photo Kristal Herrin).2021-04-26T16:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/25/historic-rock-hill-car-show-features-50-vintage-cars/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/photo-1-e1619410115171.jpgHistoric Car Show 1This Ford -- owned by Jim Townsend, former president of the Queen City Model A Club -- was one of more than 50 vintage cars on display at the Historic Rock Hill Car Show on April 17 (photo: Taylor James). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/photo-2-e1619409341325.jpgHistoric Car Show 2Visitors gathered on the lawn of the White Home in Rock Hill, April 17, to view more than 50 vintage cars dating back to the 1910s, during the Historic Rock Hill Car Show (photo: Taylor James).2021-04-26T16:52:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/17/historic-diner-site-of-friendship-nine-protests-closes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_5482-e1550535834528.jpegIMG_5482The original lunch counter and stools from the "Friendship Nine" protest, at the former site of McCrory's Five and Dime, are still in place and can't be removed without the city's permission (photo: Joy King). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_5489.jpegIMG_5489On Jan. 31, 1961, a group of African-American students, who became known as the "Friendship Nine," made history by staging a sit-in at a "whites-only" lunch counter in Rock Hill (photo: Joy King).2021-04-25T02:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/23/winthrop-hosts-free-tax-prep-program/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tax-day-e1619217480314.jpgTax AssistanceVolunteers from the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program were on the Winthrop campus throughout the month of March to offer low-to-moderate income individuals free help with their tax returns (photo: Tanasia Brigman).2021-04-23T23:41:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/23/podcast-wu-to-host-in-person-graduation-ceremonies/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/graduation-2019.jpgGraduation 2019Winthrop will hold five in-person commencement ceremonies May 6-8, its first since 2019, after the graduation ceremonies in May and December 2020 were held virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Joseph kasko)2021-04-23T22:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/22/winthrop-employees-react-to-returning-to-work-in-person/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ms.-starr-albert-administrative-specialist-photo-alexis-holmes-e1619129803709.jpgStarr AlbertWinthrop employee Starr Albert, seen here working behind a partition in the admissions office, said she is grateful to be back on campus working, after S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order last month requiring state employees to return to work in-person (photo: Alexis Holmes).2021-04-23T17:16:50+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/20/collectors-renew-interest-in-sports-cards-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sports-cards-1.jpgSports CardsThe sports card industry has seen a boon during the COVID-19 pandemic, as collectors have renewed their interest in the hobby, according to Josh DeStefano, the owner of Grand Slam Cards in Rock Hill (photo: Collins Janus).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/honus-wagner.jpegHonus WagnerThe 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner, perhaps the most famous baseball card in the world, most recently sold in October 2020 for $3.25 million, making it one of the most valuable sports cards in history (photo: Wikipedia).2021-04-21T01:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/19/wu-fine-arts-students-showcase-their-work/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/griffins-sculpture-e1618812700184.jpegGriffin Cordell SculptureGriffin Cordell, a junior sculpture major, created this interactive sculpture for the “One Year to Go” exhibit, which included an audio piece to listen to while viewing the work (photo: Savannah Scott).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jason-working-e1618812231205.jpgJason Lindsay WorkingWinthrop junior Jason Lindsay, a fine arts major, spreads out ink for one of his two two print pieces, which were displayed in the school's "One Year to Go" art exhibit in the Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Savannah Scott).2021-04-19T06:12:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/17/winthrop-york-tech-staff-receive-covid-19-vaccine/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/covid-vaccine.pngCOVID VaccineEmployees at Winthrop and York Tech were notified March 2 that they were eligible to make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Rock Hill Galleria Mall, as South Carolina entered phase 1B of its vaccine allocation plan (photo Da’Vette Peoples).2021-04-17T18:05:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/16/rock-hill-hosts-elite-bmx-event-for-7th-straight-year/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bmx-carolina-nationals.jpegBMX Carolina NationalsA record number of competitors, including a number of Olympians and other professionals, traveled to Rock Hill to compete in the USA BMX Carolina Nationals for a seventh consecutive year. Organizers said the event drew more than 1,600 BMX riders and 5,000 spectators from at least 30 U.S. states and internationally (photo: Anika Riley).2021-04-17T04:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/04/wu-grad-works-to-help-students-struggling-with-mental-health/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img-8617.jpgLaJoyce JonesWinthrop graduate LaJoyce Jones formed the group Always and Forever to help college students struggling with mental health issues, after her own struggles with anxiety and depression (photo: Shardai Figgures).2021-04-16T19:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/16/vintage-market-fair-attracts-vendors-visitors-to-york/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vintage-market-fair-e1618600226349.pngVintage Market FairThe two-day vintage fair, March 20-21, at the Yorkville Marketplace in York, S.C. drew more than 50 vendors and thousands of visitors to see a variety of old, new and homemade goods, including jams, antiques, jewelry and plants (photo: Taylor James).2021-04-16T19:20:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/01/31/rock-hill-adapts-holiday-events-due-to-covid-19/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screen-shot-2021-01-31-at-2.27.27-pm.pngHoliday Ice RinkA number of changes were made to holiday events in Rock Hill, including limiting the number of skaters at the Founders Holiday Ice Rink (photo: Jendaya Fleming).2021-04-13T16:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/12/wu-students-faculty-still-struggle-adjusting-to-online-classes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/virtual-learning.jpegVirtual LearningMore than a year after many of the changes were implemented at Winthrop due to the pandemic, including conducting classes mostly online, a number of students and faculty say they're still having trouble adjusting to the virtual learning environment (photo: Pexels free stock image).2021-04-12T05:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/11/wu-athletic-staff-work-behind-scenes-to-promote-student-athletes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/img-6577.jpgWinthrop ColiseumThe Winthrop University athletic communications team works to promote the school's teams and athletes, by writing press releases, game previews and recaps, providing statistical information and serving as a liaison between teams and the media (photo: Anika Riley).2021-04-12T00:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/11/kings-mountain-controlled-burns-highlight-need-for-prescribed-fire/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/controlled-burn.jpegControlled BurnThe Kings Mountain National Military Park is conducting a series of controlled burns, until the end of May, which are intended to reduce the risk of wildfires and improve the habit of wildlife (photo: Wikipedia).2021-04-11T16:31:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/05/york-county-groups-work-to-help-the-homeless/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/homelessness.jpegHomelessnessThere are a number of Rock Hill area groups, including Family Promise of York County and Tender Hearts Ministries, which are working to help the homeless (photo: Pexels free stock image).2021-04-05T06:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/04/02/pet-adoptions-surge-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cat-adoption.jpegCat adoptionExperts say pet adoptions have increased across the Carolinas, as more people are looking for companionship during the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2021-04-03T04:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/28/winthrop-fans-get-creative-to-support-teams-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/winthrop-live-e1616960790156.jpgWinthrop LiveWinthrop students Michael Covil (left) and Matthew Shealy host a men's basketball pregame show on YouTube, from inside their dorm room, prior to the Eagles' Feb. 18 game versus High Point. (photo: YouTube)2021-03-29T18:46:00+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/28/nc-museum-hosts-virtual-class-on-paleontology/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/extinct-tour-1.pngDinosaursThe Acrocanthosaurus and Sauropod shown above are both on display at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, which hosts a monthyly virtual paleontology series called "Old News: What’s New in Paleontology," which is intended to educate viewers on dinosaurs like these (photo: courtesy of N.C. Museum of Natural Science).2021-03-28T23:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/23/rock-hill-thrift-store-works-to-support-community/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cover-phot-e1616509297307.jpgA Hand UpThe A Hand Up Outreach Center, located at 1110 Cherry Road in Rock Hill, is a thrift store operated by the Rock Hill Dream Center Church that resells clothing and other items for prices as low as $1.50 per item or less (photo: Trey Brownlee).2023-08-09T13:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/07/winthrop-pesh-classes-adapt-to-deliver-phys-ed-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pesh-class-e1615165064194.jpgPesh ClassWinthrop students enrolled in a PESH course focused on badminton are required to wear a mask throughout the class, just like they would be required to do during a lecture course (photo: Collins Janus).2021-03-22T19:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/16/catawba-riverkeeper-works-to-protect-carolina-waterways/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/recreation.jpgRiver RecreationThere are a number of recreational opportunities along the Catawba-Wateree River -- such as biking, running or boating -- which the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to promote and monitor (photo: Kevin Seabrook).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pollution.jpgRiver TrashThe Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to monitor pollution, which continues to be a problem within the Catawba-Wateree River watershed (photo: Kevin Seabrook).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/erosion2.jpgRiver ErosionErosion along the Catawba-Wateree River is one problem the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation works to monitor and combat (photo: Kevin Seabrook).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cleanup2.jpgRiver CleanupThe Catawba Riverkeeper has installed devices called Litter Gitters across the river basin that collects trash in moving water (photo: Kevin Seabrook).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/enchroament2-e1615931582426.jpgCatawba RiverThe Catawba-Wateree River Basin includes the 225-mile Catawba-Wateree River, 11 lakes, 14 dams and thousands of miles of creeks, streams and tributaries (photo: Kevin Seabrook).2021-03-16T22:49:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/16/winthrop-faculty-continue-to-adjust-to-teaching-online/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/online-teaching-e1615874002711.jpegOnline TeachingSome Winthrop faculty say it has been a challenge adjusting to teaching classes online over the past year, but things have gotten better (photo: Pexels free stock image).2021-03-16T14:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/15/wu-dining-services-offers-popular-pop-up-menu-options/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pop-up.jpgPop UpWinthrop Dining Services marketing specialist Aba Hutchison (left), catering manager Jasmine McDaniel (center) and retail manager O’Bryan Warren are just a few of the faces behind the creation of the pop-up menu events (photo: Anika Riley).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pop-up-menu.jpgPop Up MenuThe Dining Services pop-ups feature a variety of foods -- including seafood, hamburgers and wings -- on a rotating, limited-time menu, which occur about twice a month at both dining locations on campus (photo: Anika Riley).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/burger-pop-up.jpgBurger Pop UpA recent "billionaire burgers" pop-up, which featured half-pound hamburgers and hot dogs that are not typically available the The Grill in Markley’s, was well received, according to Dining Services staff (photo: Anika Riley).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/burger-grill.jpgBurger GrillA Dining Services employee prepares hamburgers during a recent "billionaire burgers" pop-up, which featured half-pound hamburgers and hot dogs that are not typically available the The Grill in Markley’s (photo: Anika Riley).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/billionaire-burgers.jpgBillionaire BurgersA recent "billionaire burgers" pop-up, which featured half-pound hamburgers and hot dogs that are not typically available the The Grill in Markley’s, was well received, according to Dining Services staff (photo: Anika Riley).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/burger-e1615785589677.jpgBurgerA crispy onion cheddar burger with buffalo ranch and waffle fries was on the menu at one of the recent "pop-up" events hosted by Winthrop Dining Services (photo: Anika Riley).2021-03-15T06:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/03/new-student-apartments-set-to-open-near-wu-campus-this-fall/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/josh-ragland.jpgJosh RaglandJosh Ragland, property manager of The Nest, says the new apartment complex will feature many amenities that may be attractive to students (Photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/front-shot-of-nest.jpgFront of The NestConstruction on The Nest at University Center began in early 2020 and will be finished late this summer, as it will open its doors this August for residents (photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/back-of-nest.jpgBack of The NestConstruction on The Nest at University Center began in early 2020 and will be finished late this summer, as it will open its doors this August for residents (photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-nest-model-closet.jpgNest Model ClosetThe Nest’s leasing office, located on the edge of the Winthrop campus, has a full-sized model, complete with the furniture that will be present in all of the units for visitors to see (photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-nest-television-and-air-system.jpgNest Television & Air SystemThe Nest’s leasing office, located on the edge of the Winthrop campus, has a full-sized model, complete with the furniture that will be present in all of the units for visitors to see (photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-nest-living-room-model.jpgNest Living Room ModelThe Nest’s leasing office, located on the edge of the Winthrop campus, has a full-sized model, complete with the furniture that will be present in all of the units for visitors to see (photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-nest-model-bedroom.jpgNest Model BedroomThe Nest’s leasing office, located on the edge of the Winthrop campus, has a full-sized model, complete with the furniture that will be present in all of the units for visitors to see (photo: Taylor James).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/signage.jpgThe Nest SignageThe Nest student apartment complex, which will open in August, sits on the edge of the Winthrop campus and is across the street from the Walk2Campus apartments (photo: Taylor James).2021-03-08T20:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/07/some-wu-students-concerned-peers-dont-follow-covid-rules/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_3121-e1615161536168.jpgCOVID CapacityWinthrop has implemented a number of guidelines designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including placing a limit on the number of people in classrooms and other spaces, but some students are concerned that not everyone is following the rules (photo: Alexis Holmes).2021-03-08T00:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/03/04/winthrop-dsu-amazing-race-contest-aims-to-engage-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fun-stuffed.jpegFun StuffedMembers of Winthrop’s DiGorgio Student Union prepare stuffed animals for the group’s “Fun Stuffed” event Feb. 9. The student-led DSU organizes a number of entertainment and educational events throughout the semester, including “The Amazing Race” (photo: Shardai Figgures).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/amazing-race.jpegAmazing RacePosters featuring the winners of “The Amazing Race” contest hang outside the office of the DiGorgio Student Union. The DSU game attempts to engage students by offering them prizes in exchange for attending events and getting involved on the student group's social media platforms (photo: Shardai Figgures).2021-03-04T19:08:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/17/concerts-at-the-courtroom-promotes-the-rock-hill-music-scene/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/concerts-at-courtroom-e1539736521860.jpgConcerts at CourtroomOn Sept. 29 a humble crowd of 20-30 people gathered, in Old Town section of Rock Hill, to see the local bands Jenney Besetzt, Motel Glory and LAUGH perform at the latest "Concerts at the Courtroom" event (photo: Taylor Foxx).2021-02-23T22:26:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/02/20/wu-mens-basketball-clinches-big-south-during-unique-season/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/eagles-v-high-point-e1613802979207.jpgEagles v High PointThe Winthrop men's basketball team clinched the Big South regular season title after a win over High Point Feb. 18. Last season (seen here), the Eagles also clinched a share of the conference title after defeating High Point Feb. 29, 2020 (photo: Matthew Shealy).2021-02-20T06:44:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/02/19/rock-hill-church-hosts-event-to-support-small-businesses/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/screen-shot-2021-02-19-at-11.49.02-pm.pngHoliday Pop Up ShopThe holiday pop up shop, hosted Nov. 21 by Upon This Rock 3-Cord Ministries of Rock Hill, featured 30 small businesses, two food trucks and a free workout class (photo: Emily Hildebrand).2021-02-20T04:59:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/02/19/wu-mascot-big-stuff-the-face-of-winthrop-athletics/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dsc_3645.jpgDSC_3645Big Stuff has been portrayed by Winthrop student Grant Nicholson for the past three years (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1.jpgBig StuffBig Stuff, portrayed by Winthrop environmental studies major Grant Nicholson, gets the crowd excited during the men’s basketball Big South Championship game in March 2020 (photo: La J’ai Reed).2021-02-20T04:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/08/bernie-sanders-stumps-for-support-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sanders-2-e1570569700441.jpgSanders 2Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner, who is co-chair of the Sanders campaign, spoke on the candidate's behalf and urged those in attendance to get involved (photo: Evan Santiago).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sanders.jpgSandersBernie Sanders visit to Winthrop Sept. 20 was part of a three-day college tour intended to mobilize the youth vote (photo: Evan Santiago).2021-02-02T04:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/29/tega-cay-fun-park-hosts-only-haunted-house-in-york-county/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/haunted-house-e1603948565422.jpgHaunted HouseWinthrop students Sebastian Liafsha (left, holding the chain saw), Kaitlyn Dillard (center) and Dale Fox, perform on the opening night of the "Frightmare on Dam Road," the only haunted house in York County (photo: Emily Hildebrand).2021-01-26T19:49:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/01/22/wu-students-faculty-hopeful-for-return-to-normalcy-in-spring/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/photomcom-e1611370830580.jpgQuintin McCrayWinthrop sophomore Quintin McCray stands on Scholars Walk near a sign encouraging the campus to community to wear a mask, as light rain falls, which may depict the feeling of stress some students have for the coming semester (photo: Trey Brownlee).2021-01-23T03:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/09/people-turn-to-pets-for-comfort-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/marshall-e1607553165519.jpgLogan MarshallLogan Marshall, a filmmaker from the Outer Banks, said his cat Motz has kept him company while he is spending so much time alone during the pandemic (photo: Ellie Marindin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/darlene-e1607552827924.jpgDarlene PattersonDarlene Patterson, a retiree who lives in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, said her dogs Daisy and Charlie have provided her comfort during tough times, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Ellie Marindin).2021-01-22T02:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/01/21/operation-christmas-child-moves-online-due-to-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screen-shot-2021-01-21-at-2.30.08-pm.pngOperation Xmas ChildOperation Christmas Child, operated by North Carolina-based Samaritan's Purse, collects gifts for children aged 2 to 14 around the world (photo: Ally Bivens).2021-01-21T19:55:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2021/01/21/rock-hill-offers-free-shuttle-service-in-december/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/img_2290.jpgJingle Hop StopRock Hill provided a free shuttle bus to take people to different breweries, bars and restaurants on Saturdays throughout the month of December, as part of the city's annual ChristmasVille event (photo: Emily Hildebrand).2021-01-21T19:20:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/11/wu-international-center-helps-exchange-students-adjust-to-life-in-u-s/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/globe.jpegGlobeThe Winthrop International Center provides international experiences and opportunities for all Winthrop students, including hosting exchange students and helping them transition to life in the U.S. (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-12-12T04:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/11/edit-2-wu-students-say-they-enjoy-attending-cultural-events-online/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/culturalevent.jpgCultural EventsWinthrop is offer cultural events virtually through Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate to try to eliminate in-person events during the fall 2020 semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Ally Bivens).2020-12-11T05:32:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/10/wu-students-adjust-to-wearing-masks-on-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/img_5374-1-e1607663654561.jpgCJ JohnsonWinthrop junior CJ Johnson sits at the counter during his shift at the campus Eagle Express, where he is required to wear a mask at all times, which he said has taken some time to get used to (photo: Trey Brownlee).2020-12-11T05:16:13+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/09/rock-hill-women-turn-to-disc-golf-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ladies-disc-golf-.jpgLadies Disc GolfMariah Ingram, a member of the Ladies Disc Golf League, said she never threw a disc until she got involved with the league, which plays regularly at Fewell Park in Rock Hill (photo: Jendaya Fleming).2020-12-09T21:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/12/09/sc-students-struggle-to-find-internships-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/romagnoli.jpgRachel RomagnoliRachel Romagnoli, a junior at Coker College in Hartsville, S.C., says she has struggled this year finding internship opportunities, because of the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Ally Bivens).2020-12-09T17:22:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/03/wu-students-react-to-end-of-cherry-road-construction/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cherry-rd-construction.pngcherry rd constructionA number of Winthrop students said they are glad the construction on Cherry Road in Rock Hill has ended, which often cause problems for commuters (photo: Kristal Herrin).2020-11-17T06:48:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/11/02/wu-students-encouraging-peers-to-vote/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/voting-e1604343716518.jpegvotingA number of Winthrop University students are encouraging their peers to vote, despite the divisive political climate, which some fear could diminish enthusiasm among young people for the Nov. 3 election (photo: Pexels free stock image). 2020-11-02T20:03:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/30/sc-schools-working-to-provide-meals-to-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/school-lunch.pngSchool LunchMore than 470,000 South Carolina children participated in the National School Lunch Program in 2019 and nearly another 270,000 students used the School Breakfast Program (photo: Wikipedia).2020-10-30T06:16:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/28/black-sc-voters-eager-to-vote-in-2020/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/vote-e1603864465216.jpgVoteRecord voter turnout is expected in South Carolina and across the country as a high number of voters have already cast their ballots during early voting (photo: DeAnna Dickerson).2020-10-28T14:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/28/sc-hospital-workers-discuss-working-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sc-healthcare-workers-e1603871574210.jpegSC healthcare workersHealthcare workers at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia say their work during the COVID-19 pandemic has been physically and mentally demanding (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-10-28T07:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/26/wu-students-adjust-social-lives-due-to-covid-19/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bdm-luau-e1603741360233.jpgBDM LuauWinthrop has "strongly discouraged" events and gatherings during the fall 2020 semester, including the annual BCM luau that drew more than 250 students in August of last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Sarah Summerall).2020-10-26T20:00:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/24/podcast-wu-campus-police-discuss-student-safety-concerns/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/interim-asst.-chief-yearta-e1603557923148.jpgCharles YeartaCharles Yearta, the assistant chief of Winthrop's Campus Police, appeared on the Palmetto Report podcast to discuss student concerns regarding safety on campus (photo: Tanasia Brigman).2020-10-24T16:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/24/wu-student-run-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img-6063-e1603430182485.jpgObiny DraytonWinthrop junior Obiny Drayton works on the eyelash extensions of a client for her small business Lashin' Out By Obs (photo: Corrie Drummond).2020-10-24T07:54:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/24/wu-counseling-services-shifts-to-virtual-sessions-due-to-covid-19/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/i.wallacecrawford-e1603521113831.jpgIsabel WallaceIsabel Wallace, a junior graphic illustration major at Winthrop, walks up the stairs of the Crawford Building, where she would normally visit the Health and Counseling Services office. However, counseling sessions are only being offered virtually during the fall semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Ashton Norris).2020-10-24T07:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/23/flight-attendants-discuss-working-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/flight-attendants-e1603432058658.jpgFlight AttendantsDelta flight attendants say the airline has taken a number of steps to ensure the safety of passengers and flight crews during the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2020-10-23T05:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/22/rock-hill-schools-offering-internet-access-to-students-for-virtual-learning/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1-1-e1603399580689.jpgRock Hill SchoolsTo help meet the needs of students without internet access, the Rock Hill School District is providing those in need with either wired internet access through Comporium or hot spot access via T-Mobile (photo: Emily Hildebrand).2020-10-23T05:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/22/podcast-wu-student-shares-his-weight-loss-story/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_0444-e1589512856315.jpgIMG_0444Tucker Laney, a Winthrop accounting major, began his fitness journey weighing 285 pounds and after more than a year of work he lost 50 pounds (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).2020-10-22T19:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/22/sc-small-businesses-get-creative-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/small-biz.jpegSC Small BusinessesSmall businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic, including coffee shops, plumbing services and even online stores, which have all had to adjust to the current reality (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-10-22T18:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/19/rock-hill-churches-work-to-meet-the-needs-of-members-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/church-sign-shot-1-e1603159150616.jpgChurch Sign ShotPark Baptist Church in Rock Hill has been holding different types of services, including virtual and in-person, during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to meet the needs of its congregation (photo: Patrick Baird). 2020-10-20T02:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/13/podcast-rock-hill-musician-adapts-to-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200914_134544.jpgBooth PodcastSam Booth, a Rock Hill-based musician, joined Matt Thrift on the Palmetto Report podcast to discuss changes in the music scene due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Joseph Kasko).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1d8a8329-e1602641285342.jpgSam BoothSam Booth, a Rock Hill-based musician, performs with country artist Kameron Marlowe at Coyote Joe's in Charlotte Sep. 18, 2019. Booth had been touring with Marlowe prior to the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. in March (photo: Andy Upton, courtesy of Sam Booth).2020-10-14T02:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/13/wu-students-adjust-to-campus-life-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/photo-7-.jpgChick-fil-A during pandemicDining on the Winthrop campus looks different this semester. For example, Chick-fil-A, in the DiGorgio Student Union, now requires a staff member to pour every drink, rather than allowing students to get their own or pour refills (photo: Trey Brownlee).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/photo-5-e1602638038952.jpgQuiet WU campus during pandemicFewer Winthrop students are seen on campus this semester walking to class or hanging out with friends, due to new guidelines put in place to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Trey Brownlee). 2020-10-14T01:56:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/12/nation-ford-hs-adapts-schedule-due-to-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/classroom-e1602536575813.jpgNation Ford ClassroomNation Ford High School in Fort Mill has rearranged classrooms to follow social distancing guidelines. Normally, students in this art class would sit together around a large table in order to share supplies and collaborate, whereas now students have their own individual desks and tools (photo: Ally Bivens).2020-10-12T21:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/15/grocery-workers-continue-essential-work-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/food-lion-e1589517182723.jpgFood LionA sign at the Food Lion in Fort Mill highlights some of the changes the store has made in order to promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/walmart-employee-1-e1589517475821.jpgWalmart EmployeeA Walmart employee stands outside of the store to hand disinfectant wipes to customers who are entering (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).2020-10-12T19:42:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/12/regal-closes-us-theaters-after-opening-briefly/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tatyana-spraying-movie-theater-chair.jpgTatyana Spraying movie theater chairTatyana Peshkov, a manager at Regal Manchester, sprays disinfectant on all of the movie theater seats. Employees and managers now do this after customers have left the theater, due to new company guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tatyana-pumping-disinfectant-.jpgTatyana pumping disinfectantTatyana Peshkov, a manager at Regal Manchester, sprays disinfectant on all of the movie theater seats. Employees and managers now do this after customers have left the theater, due to new company guidelines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sanitize-hands-sign.jpgSanitize hands signThe Regal Manchester movie theatre in Rock Hill, S.C. has posted signs and hand sanitizer around and inside the theater to, in order to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/social-distance-sign.jpgsocial distance signThe Regal Manchester movie theatre in Rock Hill, S.C. has posted signs around and inside the theater to encourage patrons to practice social distancing, in order to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/new-release-movies-.jpgNew Release Movies“Tenet,” “Unhinged,” “The New Mutants” and “Words on the Bathroom Wall” were some of the new release movies playing at Regal Manchester in Rock Hill, S.C. when it opened Aug. 28 (photo: Jendaya Fleming). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/nakia-preparing-popcorn.jpgNakia Preparing PopcornNakia Williams, an employee at the Regal Manchester movie theater in Rock Hill, S.C., prepares popcorn for a customer. Popcorn, candy and drinks are the only concession snacks they are serving customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cars-in-parking-lot-.jpgCars in parking lotThere were just few cars in the Regal Manchester parking lot in Rock Hill, S.C. on a Thursday evening after the theater reopened Aug. 28, allowing people to watch movies and get the moviegoing experience (photo: Jendaya Fleming).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bryan-heading-into-his-movie.jpgBryan Jackson heads into a theatreBryan Jackson heads into a theatre at the Regal Manchester movie theatre in Rock Hill, S.C. to watch the film “Tenet” after the theatre reopened Aug. 28 after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Jendaya Fleming).2020-10-12T06:28:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/10/12/couple-opens-nonprofit-mma-gym-in-fort-mill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2-2.jpgMMA studentsBattleroom MMA students Danielle Wilcox and Jamie Groenewald practice a grappling move during a class in March (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3.jpgHentie and Crystal van WykHentie and Crystal van Wyk have trained together daily to prepare Crystal for her professional debut as an MMA fighter (photo: Ashley Holbert).2020-10-12T04:32:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/07/08/podcast-k-12-educators-adapt-to-remote-learning/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dsc_0288.jpgDSC_02882020-07-08T05:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/12/hispanic-students-working-to-improve-identity-at-wu/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/margarita-perez-e1589343063503.pngMargarita PerezMargarita Perez, a sophomore biology and Spanish double major, is one of many Hispanic students seeking to develop a stronger Hispanic identity at Winthrop (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).2020-05-13T04:15:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/10/wu-grad-student-researches-student-use-of-fresh-food/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cooking-class.jpgCooking ClassAnneissa Rollinson, a graduate student in Winthrop University’s Department of Human Nutrition, is researching how coming in contact with fresh produce in a cooking class will inspire a student’s eating choices later on (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2020-05-12T05:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/11/wu-presentation-examines-the-role-of-women-in-politics/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img-0999-e1589255329727.jpgIMG-0999Dr. Kira Sanbonmatsu, a political science professor at Rutgers University and a member of the Center for American Women and Politics, spoke at Winthrop March 10 about women, politics and the 2020 election (photo: Raili Burton).2020-05-12T03:58:44+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/09/christians-find-new-ways-to-celebrate-easter-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_5392.jpgIMG_5392Winthrop Junior Nicole Smith connects with her campus Bible study group over a Zoom video chat session (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_5291-e1589089901613.jpegEaster CelebrationSeveral families gathered in Fort Mill's Enclave neighborhood for an impromptu service the day before Easter, but York County Sheriff's deputies quickly dispersed the group (photo: Ashley Holbert).2020-05-10T05:54:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/10/wu-students-witness-shutdown-of-outer-banks/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/obxbeachaccess-e1589089097348.jpgobxbeachaccessDare County, North Carolina, which includes the Outer Banks, began prohibiting visitors on March 17, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (photo: Ellie Marindin).2020-05-10T05:42:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/08/wu-seniors-worry-about-job-prospects-during-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/job-interview.jpegjob interviewA number of Winthrop seniors say they're concerned about their job prospects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-09T03:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/08/wu-athletes-coaches-react-to-cancelation-of-spring-sports/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/softball-photo-edited.pngWinthrop SoftballThe Winthrop University softball team is one of many collegiate sports teams across the country that saw its season end early due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Matthew Shealy).2020-05-08T06:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/08/wu-students-able-to-s-u-all-spring-classes-due-to-pandemic/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_0874.jpgWinthrop S/U PolicyWinthrop students had until April 28 to decide if they wanted to S/U all of their classes for the spring 2020 semester, regardless of major or minor requirements, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Anna Sharpe).2020-05-08T05:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/04/06/voice-performances-like-a-dream-for-wu-student/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cammwess-1.jpgThe Voice - Season 18Winthrop student Camm Wess appears on NBC's "The Voice" during a battle round March 30 (photo: courtesy NBC/The Voice).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cammwess-blind.jpgThe Voice - Season 18Camm Wess, a Winthrop student from Blythewood, S.C., first appeared on NBC's musical competition show "The Voice" March 2 to perform his rendition of The Weeknd’s “Earned It” (photo: courtesy NBC/The Voice).2020-05-07T07:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/04/podcast-preparing-for-academic-advising-graduation/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/graduation.jpeggraduationAcademic advising for the spring 2020 semester has begun at Winthrop and Dr. Adria Belk, director of student services for the College of Arts and Sciences, says students should be prepared when going into an advising session (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T07:10:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/07/podcast-sc-to-play-a-key-role-in-2020-presidential-race/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/election.jpegelectionSouth Carolina's "first in the South" primary Feb. 29 is the fourth state in the primary process, behind Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T07:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/07/wu-anthology-offers-students-a-chance-to-get-published/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5072-e1573166262836.jpgIMG_5072Téa Franco, a senior mass communication major, is the editor-in-chief of The Anthology for the 2019-2020 school year (photo: Matt Thrift).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5075-e1573166009165.jpgIMG_5075The Anthology, Winthrop’s literary magazine, is published once per year and focuses on literature, photography, design, art and poetry (photo: Matt Thrift).2020-05-07T07:09:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/08/podcast-thrifting-a-growing-trend-in-fashion/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/thrift-store.jpegthrift storeThis growing resale market for clothing is predicted to reach $51 billion by 2023, in part because millennials and Generation Z have turned thrifting into a fashion trend (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T07:08:47+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/13/podcast-rock-hill-homeless-shelter-closes-due-to-lack-of-funding/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/roc-e1573690487971.jpgROCRenew Our Community, a homeless shelter located on Cherry Road, has closed its doors, but its day shelter will remain open in the Pathways Community Center (photo: courtesy the ROC).2020-05-07T07:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/20/podcast-new-wu-program-geared-toward-adult-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/student-e1574309608557.jpegStudentThe new Winthrop professional studies program, which will launch in spring 2020, is intended for adult students who have gained credits at other schools but want to return to college to earn a bachelor's degree (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T07:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/26/podcast-mary-cains-story-raises-concern-about-treatment-of-female-athletes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/runners-e1574822132380.jpegrunnersFormer elite runner Mary Cain's claims of abuse against the new disbanded Nike Oregon Project have raised questions about the treatment of female athletes (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T07:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/01/podcast-childhood-obesity-a-serious-problem-in-the-u-s/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kids-e1575262407697.jpgkidsAccording to research published in the journal Pediatrics in 2018, 26 percent of children ages 2 to 5 are overweight and more than 15 percent are obese (photo: Wikipedia).2020-05-07T07:06:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/03/podcast-advice-on-preparing-for-final-exams/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/study.jpgstudyWinthrop held a schoolwide study day for students Tuesday (Dec. 3), after the last day of classes Monday, to allow students to prepare for final exams (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T07:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/18/stem-career-fields-struggle-to-attract-women-of-color/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lashardai-brown-e1571445321532.jpgLaShardai BrownDr. LaShardai Brown, associate professor of biology, is one of the few women of color among the faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences at Winthrop (photo: Kiera Savage).2020-05-07T07:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/09/podcast-rock-hill-hosts-s-c-naacp-convention-for-first-time-in-25-years/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/naacp-conference-e1576111899682.jpgNAACP conferenceDorene Boular (right), president of the Rock Hill NAACP, poses for a photo with the Rev. Jesse Jackson (center), who was given the Flame of Freedom Award at the group's annual state conference (photo: courtesy Rock Hill NAACP).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rock-hill-e1575926098389.jpgRock HillRock Hill hosted the annual state convention and civil rights conference for the S.C. NAACP, for the first time in 25 years, Oct. 10-13, which featured a visit from the Rev. Jesse Jackson (photo: Wikipedia).2020-05-07T07:02:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/09/podcast-president-dan-mahony-leaving-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mahony.jpegMahonyFormer Winthrop President Dan Mahony left his position, effective March 1, to become president of the Southern Illinois University system (photo: Winthrop Twitter).2020-05-07T07:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/17/podcast-york-county-offers-support-to-entrepreneurs/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tech-pitch.pngtech pitchWinthrop students, enrolled in a course on the culture of media startups, present their business plan to a panel of judges at Rock Hill's Technology Incubator, which assists with the launch of technology companies (photo: Alyssa Washington).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tech-incubator.pngtech incubatorhttps://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/thift-shop-2.jpegThift shop 2https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/thrift-shop-3.jpegThrift shop 32020-05-07T07:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/01/28/podcast-human-trafficking-a-problem-in-the-carolinas/2020-05-07T07:00:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/09/podcast-biden-continues-to-hold-lead-in-sc-ahead-of-primary/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/joe-biden-e1581227391427.jpgJoe BidenFormer Vice President Joe Biden at his presidential campaign kickoff rally in Philadelphia in May 2019. Polling data shows Biden continues to lead the race in South Carolina ahead of the Feb. 29 primary (photo: Wikipedia).2020-05-07T07:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/25/media-professional-shares-her-experiences-with-wu-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img950313-e1582662936213.jpgTasha Stewart PodcastTasha Stewart, a senior manager of digital content at WCPO TV in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a guest on the Palmetto Report podcast during her visit to Winthrop (photo: Nathaniel Frederick).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0310-e1582662741784.jpgTasha Stewart PresentationTasha Stewart, a senior manager of digital content and engagement at WCPO TV in Cincinnati, Ohio, speaks to mass communication students and faculty during a visit to Winthrop, as part of an exchange program that connects educators with media organizations (photo: Nathaniel Frederick).2020-05-07T06:58:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/12/podcast-australian-students-at-winthrop-react-to-wildfires/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0914-e1581549337448.jpgIMG_0914Tom Pupavac, a junior member of the men’s basketball team who is from Geelong, Australia, is one of at least a handful of Australian students studying at Winthrop (photo: courtesy of Tom Pupavac).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/yanderra-bushfire-e1581548955336.jpgYanderra BushfireThis bushfire near the village of Yanderra in New South Wales is one of roughly 100 fires currently burning across Australia, which have destroyed more than 3,000 homes and killed 28 people (photo: Wikipedia).2020-05-07T06:57:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/24/podcast-biden-maintains-slim-lead-in-sc-as-primary-nears/2020-05-07T06:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/04/kelsey-reflects-on-wu-basketball-season-ahead-of-big-south-tourney/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/wu-basketball-e1583426462796.jpgWU BasketballWinthrop earned a share of the Big South regular season title after defeating High Point Feb. 29 (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/patkelsey1-e1583371870427.jpgPatKelsey1Winthrop men's head basketball coach Pat Kelsey has led his team to a 21-10 record this season, including a 15-3 mark in the Big South conference (photo: Matthew Shealy).2020-05-07T06:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/15/podcast-2020-us-census-underway-this-month/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lindy-studds-2-e1584327632596.jpgLindy Studds 2Lindy Studds, a media specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau who partners with community leaders across the region to spread the word about getting an accurate census count, was a guest on the Palmetto Report podcast (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/survey-e1584327371622.pngSurveyThe 2020 census begins nationwide this month and the U.S. Census Bureau is working to get an accurate count of every person in every community (photo: Photos for Class free stock image).2020-05-07T06:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/18/experts-encourage-civil-discourse-during-political-discussions/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/discussion.jpegDiscussionExperts say it's best to listen to people with opposing political views, especially family members, rather than telling them they're wrong, in order to have productive discussions (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-05-07T06:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/22/rock-hill-building-all-inclusive-miracle-park/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/miracle-park-e1584935656620.jpgMiracle ParkRock Hill's Miracle Park is being built on 15 acres of land near the Winthrop Coliseum and athletic fields (photo: courtesy Miracle Park).2020-05-07T06:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/24/podcast-examining-the-evolving-role-of-women-in-sports/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/7.jpgWNBA Fever vs. DreamBetnijah Laney, of the Indiana Fever, defends Brittney Sykes, of the Atlanta Dream, during a June 2019 WNBA game at Atlanta's State Farm Arena (photo: La J'ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2.jpgLynette WoodardWinthrop women’s head basketball coach Lynette Woodard talks with freshman guard Tori Hall before practice at the Winthrop Coliseum (photo: La J'ai Reed). 2020-05-07T06:53:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/24/former-president-mahony-discusses-his-departure-time-at-wu/2020-05-07T06:52:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/26/food-insecurity-a-huge-problem-in-rock-hill-york-county/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_0861.jpgJennifer Gullatt & Juanita LesterPilgrim's Inn employees Jennifer Gullatt (left), the community service coordinator, and Juanita Lester (right), the executive director, were guests on the Palmetto Report podcast to discuss food insecurity (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_0869-2.jpgJennifer GullattJennifer Gullatt runs the food pantry at Pilgrim's Inn, which provides people in need in Rock Hill and York County with assistance if they are food insecure (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).2020-05-07T06:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/31/podcast-providing-students-with-health-education/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/crawford.jpgCrawfordThere are a number of resources on the Winthrop campus, including Health and Counseling Services in the Crawford Building, which can assist students with their physical and mental health (photo: Kristal Herrin).2020-05-07T06:49:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/04/07/clinton-college-shooting-raises-questions-about-campus-violence/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_3534-e1585605093239.jpgClinton CollegeA shooting in February at Clinton College has drawn attention to the issues of campus safety and school violence (photo: Ellie Marindin).2020-05-07T06:48:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/07/podcast-keystone-working-to-shatter-the-stigma-of-addiction/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/alcoholism.jpgalcoholismAlex Greenawalt, prevention director at Keystone Substance Abuse Services in Rock Hill, said alcohol is the top substance that is abused in York County, as the county is in the top 10 nationally for the highest rates of DUIs (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2020-05-07T06:42:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/07/petition-for-wu-trustees-resignation-gains-1600-signatures/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/p5.jpgGlen McCallGlen McCall, chair of the Winthrop board of trustees, speaks at the introduction of the school's new interim president Jan. 31. The process upset many students and led to the creation of an online petition calling for the board's resignation (photo: Anna Sharpe).2020-05-07T06:40:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/05/06/wu-english-dept-holds-annual-research-conference/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/research-conference-e1588820836290.jpgresearch conferenceStudents from the Winthrop English department present their creative works during the department's 15th annual undergraduate-graduate research conference in the Dunlap-Roddey room in Johnson Hall (photo: WU Department of English Facebook).2020-05-07T03:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/04/19/winthrop-hosts-vagina-monologues-to-recognize-v-day/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/screen-shot-2020-04-19-at-5.50.05-pm-e1587337485802.pngScreen Shot 2020-04-19 at 5.50.05 PMCaylen Michaels (left) directs a rehearsal for the 2019 production of "The Vagina Monologues" (photo: Taylor Evans).2020-04-19T23:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/24/winthrop-says-student-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200323_131227.jpgCampus ClosedWinthrop Campus Police posted signs across campus stating: "As a precautionary step, we are unable to accommodate entry into this building until further notice," signaling the school is closed (photo: Joseph Kasko).2020-04-08T06:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/04/05/wu-students-react-to-moving-classes-online-closing-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/student-online.jpgStudent OnlineSome Winthrop students said they're concerned about the transition to remote instruction, which the university announced March 19 would continue for the remainder of the semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-04-05T07:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/12/winthrop-to-suspend-in-person-classes-until-april-3/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/winthrop.jpgWinthropWinthrop University has joined the growing list of schools across the country that have suspended in-person meetings in favor of online classes, due to concerns related to the coronavirus (photo: Bobby McCree).2020-03-13T01:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/02/human-society-now-requires-home-visits-for-dog-adoptions/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/photo-1.jpgHumane Society DogsThe Humane Society of York County now requires anyone applying to adopt a dog, to host a home visit with the animal after many dogs were returned to the shelter (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/photo-2.jpgHumane Society CatsThe Humane Society says it doesn't require home visits for cats, because they are typically more independent and require less attention (photo: Ashley Holbert).2020-03-11T21:41:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/11/wu-mumps-case-draws-attention-to-vaccinations/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vaccine.jpgvaccineWinthrop students and staff were informed Feb. 10 that there had been a case of the mumps on campus, which has drawn attention to vaccination policies (photo: Pixabay free stock imagine).2020-03-11T21:34:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/08/pep-band-brings-energy-to-winthrop-coliseum/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mg_3682.jpgWU Pep BandMembers of the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band perform during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mg_3671.jpgWU Basketball FansWinthrop basketball fans follow the lead of the Screamin' Eagles Pep Band during a cheer at a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sophomore-david-lindsey-plays-during-timeout-.jpgDavid Lindsey WU Pep BandSophomore David Lindsey, a member of the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band, performs during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/director-presley-conducts-the-band.jpgDirector Presley WU Pep BandDouglas Presley directs the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/winthrop-pep-band-plays-a-number-of-hits.jpgWU Pep BandMembers of the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band perform during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/winthrop-basketball-player-scores-team-a-point.jpgWinthrop basketball dunkA Winthrop player goes up for a dunk during game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/students-raise-their-hands-to-show-spirit.jpgWU Pep Band cheerMembers of the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band lead a cheer during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/winthrop-band-member-thrust-his-arm-in-excitement.jpgWU Pep Band cheerMembers of the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band lead a cheer during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/spirt-squad-members-performs-along-with-the-pep-band.jpgWU Spirit SquadMembers of the Winthrop Spirit Squad perform, along with the pep band, during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mg_3713.jpgWU Pep BandMembers of the Winthrop Screamin' Eagles Pep Band perform during a men's basketball game against UNC Asheville Feb. 1. (photo: Tate Walden).2020-03-10T16:15:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/05/resident-assistants-keep-wu-residence-halls-running/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/residential-assistant-programs.jpgResidential assistant programsResident assistants at Winthrop are undergraduate students who are trained to help other students adjust to life in the dorms (photo: Tanasia Brigman).2020-03-05T21:38:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/04/winthrop-names-concodora-first-ombuds-officer/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_0250-e1583367716955.jpgIMG_0250Jackie Concodora, director of Health and Counseling Services at Winthrop, has been appointed the school's first part-time ombudsperson (photo: Tre'Kwan Raynor).2020-03-05T00:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/04/wu-esports-team-moves-up-in-rankings-to-no-4-in-espn-poll/2020-03-04T21:59:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/04/wu-world-languages-culture-department-sees-growth/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coach-sides-e1583345397532.jpgCoach SidesThe Winthrop esports team is lead by head coach Josh Sides (photo: Matthew Shealy).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0747-2-e1583356913760.jpgIMG_0747-2Olivia Dabbs, a junior French and English double major, said she wants to see the Department of World Languages and Culture continue to grow. She also said she hopes people will take advantage of the benefits of learning a second language (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).2020-03-04T21:43:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/03/many-events-planned-for-international-womens-day/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/womens-day.jpgdavWomen in Spain march on International Women's Day in 2019. The day is often celebrated as a day of protest to honor the contributions of women in the workforce (photo: Wikipedia).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mcom-330-prof-disney-3-e1583273124447.pngJennifer DisneyDr. Jennifer Leigh Disney, director of the Women’s and Gender Studies program at Winthrop, said she hopes to plan an event to celebrate International Women's Day in the future (photo: Raili Burton).2020-03-03T22:18:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/03/02/wus-socialist-student-group-puts-ideology-over-politics/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p3.jpgP3The Socialist Student Union meets on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in Bancroft Hall 339 (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p2-e1583188721116.jpgSocialist Student UnionDr. Stephen Smith (left), faculty adviser, with Joshua Simon (center) and Nolan Hansen, who are members of the Socialist Student Union, an organization that has been on Winthrop’s campus since the mid-90s (Anna Sharpe).2020-03-02T22:59:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/23/lift-evry-voice-sing-serves-as-the-black-national-anthem/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_4185.jpegIMG_4185Tommy Ray Davis II, a member of the black fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha, says "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" embodies his group's commitment to service (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_9e3438aba3d3-1.jpegIMG_9E3438ABA3D3-1The song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," sometimes described as the "black national anthem," is often performed in churches and schools during Black History Month (photo: La J2020-02-24T16:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/21/winthrop-works-to-remain-a-voter-friendly-campus/2020-02-22T02:20:47+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/21/intramural-basketball-brings-winthrop-students-together/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0411-1.jpgIntramural BasketballThe intramural basketball league at Winthrop, which began Feb. 3, allows students an opportunity to engage in physical activity and socialize through basketball (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0406-e1582323220685.jpgWU Intramural BasketballIntramural basketball gives Winthrop students an opportunity to exercise, socialize and have fun, according to participants (photo: Tarik Beaulieu).2020-02-22T00:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/20/shoppers-employees-sorry-to-see-earth-fare-close/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_9188.jpgIMG_9188https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_8920.jpgEarth FareThe Rock Hill Earth Fare, located on Cherry Road near Winthrop, is one of nearly 50 stores the company is closing after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Feb. 4 (photo: Ellie Marindin).2020-03-12T19:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/02/some-students-unhappy-with-new-wu-food-provider-sodexo/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dining-hall.jpegdining hallAn online student-led petition complains Sodexo, the new Winthrop dining services provider, charges extra for some food items, offers a limited menu and fails to provide to-go boxes (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-02-19T17:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/18/wu-theatre-production-to-feature-mostly-female-cast/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-11.jpgCaitlin Brown and Aimee Grace WilsonCaitlin Brown (left), portraying Helena, looks on as Aimee Grace Wilson (right), portraying Lysander, rehearse a scene for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-9.jpgA Midsummer Night’s Dream 2The cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run Feb. 19-22, rehearses on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre (photo: Téa Franco).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-10.jpgAimee Grace Wilson and Allyson BaumgartnerAimee Grace Wilson (left), who plays Lysander, and Allyson Baumgartner, who plays Hermia, rehearse for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-7.jpgEmily O’Regan (left) and Caitlin BrownEmily O’Regan (left), as Demetrius, and Caitlin Brown, as Helena, rehearse for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-8.jpgCaitlin BrownCaitlin Brown will play Helena, one of the four lovers, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-5.jpgSammi Melander and Caleb MoodySammi Melander (top) and Caleb Moody rehearse for their roles, as Puck and Oberon respectively, in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-3.jpgSebastian SowellSebastian Sowell rehearsing for the role of Tatiana in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-4.jpgNaveah Woolens and Anna CibarelliNaveah Woolens (left) and Anna Cibarelli rehearse for their roles as fairies in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-2.jpgAnna Goldstein and Sammi MelanderAnna Goldstein (left), who plays Peasblossom, and Sammi Melander, who plays Puck, rehearse a scene for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image-6-e1582067683950.jpgEmily O’ReganEmily O’Regan rehearses for her role as Demetrius in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which will run on the main stage in the Johnson Theatre Feb. 19-22 (photo: Téa Franco).2020-02-19T00:23:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/22/podcast-free-bus-service-comes-to-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_1010.jpgIMG_1010Three of the four My Ride routes have stops on the Winthrop campus and go to several Rock Hill locations, including downtown, Target, Walmart and the Galleria Mall (photo: Rebekah Davis).2020-02-17T21:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/13/sc-wu-officials-cautiously-watching-the-coronavirus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/crawford-2.jpgCrawfordMary Jo Barreto, assistant director of Health Services at Winthrop, says the school has prevention protocols in place for dealing with a potential case of the coronavirus (photo: Kristal Herrin).2020-02-14T18:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/10/wu-joker-screening-shines-light-on-mental-illness/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0417-e1581378799219.jpgJoker panelistsCicely Gadson (Left), Ashleigh Scopio (center) and Rodney Gibson served as panelists during a discussion about mental health, following the screening of the film "Joker" (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0392.jpgJoker panelists 2Cicely Gadson (Left), Rodney Gibson (center) and Ashleigh Scopio served as panelists during a discussion about mental health, following the screening of the film "Joker" Feb. 1 at Dina's Place (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0411-e1581378023702.jpgJoker screeningThe DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) screened the film "Joker" Feb. 1, which was followed by a panel discussion intended to raise awareness of mental illness (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0390.jpgJoker screening 2Jess Hudgens (right), from Winthrop counseling services, moderates a panel discussion on mental health after the DSU screening of the film "Joker" Feb. 1 at Dina's Place (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0370.jpgJoker screening 3Jess Hudgens, from Winthrop counseling services, moderates a panel discussion on mental health after the DSU screening of the film "Joker" Feb. 1 (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0352-e1581378046687.jpgJokerThe DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) screened the film "Joker" Feb. 1, which was followed by a panel discussion intended to raise awareness of mental illness (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0357-e1581378745646.jpgJoker screening 4Jess Hudgens, from Winthrop counseling services, moderates a panel discussion on mental health after the DSU screening of the film "Joker" Feb. 1 (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0349.jpgJoker screening 5The DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) screened the film "Joker" Feb. 1, which was followed by a panel discussion intended to raise awareness of mental illness (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0320.jpgJoker screening 6The DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) screened the film "Joker" Feb. 1, which was followed by a panel discussion intended to raise awareness of mental illness (photo: Gary Newsome).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0328-e1581377856215.jpgJoker 2The DiGiorgio Student Union (DSU) screened the film "Joker" Feb. 1, which was followed by a panel discussion intended to raise awareness of mental illness (photo: Gary Newsome). The university approved cultural event, Feb. 1 at Dina's Place, drew roughly 150 people.2020-02-11T00:16:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/08/pro-life-film-screening-discussion-sparks-campus-debate/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0586-e1581214131526.jpgIMG-0586The Ratio Christi table at the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned” featured the movie poster and the group’s pamphlets (photo: Raili Burton).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0581-e1581214355499.jpgIMG-0581A representative from the Rock Hill-based Palmetto Women’s Center speaks after the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned” Jan. 27 at Dina’s Place on the Winthrop campus (photo: Raili Burton).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0575.jpgIMG-0575There were many pro-life handouts available at the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned,” which was sponsored by Ratio Christi at Winthrop, Students for Life, the Winthrop Newman Catholic Community and the Rock Hill-based Palmetto Women’s Center (photo: Raili Burton).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0311.jpgIMG-0311There were many pro-life handouts available at the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned,” which was sponsored by Ratio Christi at Winthrop, Students for Life, the Winthrop Newman Catholic Community and the Rock Hill-based Palmetto Women’s Center (photo: Raili Burton).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0309.jpgIMG-0309Students for Life handed out buttons that said “reverse Roe” at the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned” at Dina’s Place on the Winthrop campus (photo: Raili Burton).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0301.jpgIMG-0301The Palmetto Women’s Center table at the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned” at Dina’s Place on the Winthrop campus (photo: Raili Burton).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img-0588-e1581212960274.jpgIMG-0588Clinton Wilcox, a pro-life speaker from Ratio Christi, speaks during a Q&A session following the screening of the controversial anti-abortion film “Unplanned” at Dina’s Place on the Winthrop campus (photo: Raili Burton).2020-02-11T20:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/07/winthrop-hosts-annual-student-jewelry-metals-exhibition/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0556.jpgIMG_0556The at the annual jewelry and metals exhibition in on display until Feb. 17 in the Lewandowski Student Gallery, located in Winthrop’s McLaurin Hall (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0579.jpgIMG_0579University of Iowa alum Hannah Dufie Sakyiama displays “My Piece,” a neckpiece inspired by Anansi, at the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0586.jpgIMG_0586Studio artist Nikki Couppee from Emeryville, Calif. displays her “Floral Brooch” at the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0567.jpgIMG_0567Mariah Houser’s piece is on display at the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0521.jpgIMG_0521“Flower Knuckles” is the creation of Sky Gilbert, which is on display at the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0532.jpgIMG_0532An inside look into “[NOT SO] common objects,” which is the annual jewelry and metals exhibition, on display until Feb. 17 at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0502.jpgIMG_0502Students began setting up on the exhibit the last week of January for the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0523-e1581119262980.jpgIMG_0523Students worked during the last week of January to mount the wall display for the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img_0518-e1581119024628.jpgIMG_0518This bird piece by Rachel Hunnicutt, entitled “Lack of Color,” is on display until Feb. 17 at the annual jewelry and metals exhibition at Winthrop’s Lewandowski Student Gallery (photo: Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez).2020-02-08T00:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/18/football-unlikely-at-winthrop-despite-student-support/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_2970.jpgIMG_2970Winthrop Football shirts with the slogan "still undefeated" are sold in the bookstore, highlighting that the school doesn't have a team (photo: Michael D. Crump).2020-02-07T21:45:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/24/woodard-eyes-turn-around-for-wu-womens-basketball/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_9780-e1540424552172.jpgIMG_9780Head coach Lynette Woodard brings to Winthrop a legendary resume as a player, where she was a two-time U.S. Olympian, a four-time All-American at Kansas and the all-time Division I women's scoring leader (photo: Isabelle Schmidt).2020-02-07T21:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/25/144/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/revitalization1.jpgrevitalization1Rock Hill business owners say they've seen positive effects from increased foot traffic from community events held downtown (photo: Bobby McCree III).2020-02-07T21:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/17/rock-hill-business-planning-virtual-tour-of-coffee-making-process/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/knowledge-perk.jpgKnowledge PerkKnowledge Perk in Rock Hill is planning a virtual tour that will allow customers to go to the farm, meet the farmer and see what the coffee making process looks like (photo: Markayela Johnson).2020-02-07T21:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/29/some-winthrop-students-struggling-with-food-insecurity/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0693.jpgIMG_0693Miranda Knight, assistant dean of students at Winthrop, stands next to a shelf of food that is kept the Student Affairs office, which can be given to students in an emergency (photo: Tre'Kwan Raynor).2020-02-07T21:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/25/136/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1707.jpgIMG_1707Cassidy, who began making art at age 14, said he draws his influences from landscapes and old sculptures.https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_1709.jpgIMG_1709Winthrop fine arts professor Shaun Cassidy is working on a public art project with his students that will be on display in Charlotte by 2020 (photo: Tiffany Miller).2020-02-07T21:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/16/officials-say-dacus-library-free-of-bed-bugs/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bed-bug.jpgBed BugThe Dacus Library was closed for a few days last month to treat and inspect the building for bed bugs, which were discovered on several pieces of furniture (photo: Wikipedia).2020-02-07T21:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/06/wu-campus-police-looking-to-replace-top-two-leaders/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/interim-assistant-chief-yearta-e1581029194255.jpgInterim Assistant Chief YeartaLt. Charles Yearta will lead the Campus Police department as the interim assistant chief during the search to fill both positions (photo: Tanasia Brigman).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/police-logo-e1581029067732.jpgPolice LogoThe Winthrop Campus Police department is currently without its top two leaders after a series of retirements (photo: Tanasia Brigman).2020-02-06T22:48:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/06/first-inclusive-playground-in-york-county-to-open-in-tega-cay/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/10.jpeg10Trailhead Park in Tega Cay has been closed for construction during the week in preparation for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday Feb. 7 (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/8-e1581022772557.jpeg8The inclusive playground at Trailhead Park in Tega Cay is equipped with rubberized flooring to minimize the risk of injury during play (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/9.jpeg9Creative panels across the inclusive playground at Trailhead Park in Tega Cay give children the opportunity to work on their motor skills (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/6.jpeg6Rich (Left) and Val Guicheteau, who have lived in the area for 42 years, say the new inclusive playground at Trailhead Park in Tega Cay will be a great addition to their neighborhood (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5.jpg5Caution tape can be seen around parts of Trailhead Park in Tega Cay where a fence will be installed later this week, which was donated by the Home Depot Foundation (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4.jpeg4The inclusive playground at Trailhead Park in Tega Cay features a playhouse with widened entrances for access (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2.jpeg2Panels on the equipment at Trailhead Park in Tega Cay provide an opportunity to make music and learn new sounds (Photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1.jpeg1The all-inclusive playground will open Feb. 7 at the Trailhead Park in Tega Cay, which also features three miles of walking trails (photo: Ashley Holbert).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3-e1581019383853.jpeg3The inclusive play equipment at Trailhead Park in Tega Cay features ramps for wheelchairs that provide access to every level of the playground (photo: Ashley Holbert).2020-02-06T21:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/04/wu-course-gives-students-experience-as-personal-trainers/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3538.jpgStudent Training SessionTo close out the work out, professor Kat West, and Ryan Earle, a student trainer, stretch various parts of their bodies (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3524.jpgStudent Training SessionRyan Earle, a senior exercise science major, assists Dr. Kat West while completing a bench press during a one-on-one training session (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3488.jpgStudent Training SessionDr. Kat West challenges herself during reps on the leg press (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3483.jpgDSC_3483Ryan Earle, a Winthrop student trainer preps her client, Winthrop professor Kat West, to complete workouts on one of the West Center’s leg press machines (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3457.jpgDSC_3457Ryan Earle, a Winthrop student trainer, gets some quick measurements from her client Kat West before moving on to the session’s next phase (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3455.jpgDSC_3455Ryan Earle, a student trainer at Winthrop University, watches her client Kat West perform a stretch (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3449.jpgDSC_3449Kat West, a Winthrop faculty member, stretches to display her level of flexibility during a break between workouts with Ryan Earle, a student trainer (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3440.jpgDSC_3440Kat West, a Winthrop psychology professor, and Ryan Earle, a student trainer, engage in conversation during the warm-up portion of the session (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3426.jpgDSC_3426Dr. Kat West, a Winthrop professor, warms up for the day’s training session with student trainer Ryan Earle with a light treadmill walk (photo: La J’ai Reed).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dsc_3429.jpgDSC_3429Winthrop student trainers, such as Ryan Earle, prepare materials in the classroom to record their clients' results during one-on-one personal training sessions (photo: La J’ai Reed). 2020-02-05T00:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/02/03/wu-trustees-select-interim-president-despite-campus-concerns/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p10.jpgP10Trustees Jane LaRoche and Gary Williams embrace following her dissent during the board of trustees meeting Jan. 31 (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p4.jpgP4Winthrop faculty file into the Gold Room after the board of trustees return from executive session, as staff and students across all majors and academic areas attended the meeting to witness the vote (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p3-1.jpgP3 (1)Dr. Michael Lipscomb (out of frame), professor of political science and former faculty representative to the board of trustees, began recording trustee Jane LaRoche's comments. She called the process of appointing Hynd “a huge mistake" (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p5.jpgP5Board of Trustees Chair Glenn McCall introduces George Hynd at a press conference in Dina's Place on Friday, Jan. 31. McCall said he believes Hynd will do a “great job” as interim president (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/p6.jpgP6Imani Belton (left), student body president and student representative to the board of trustees, applauds after Jane Laroche's emotional remarks. Belton said that there was no student input in the decision to appoint George Hynd interim president (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/belton-e1580784266996.jpgBeltonImani Belton, Winthrop student body president and the student representative on the board of trustees was not surprised at the tense meeting Jan. 31. She said the lack of student input in the search for interim president “came to light at that meeting” (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/laroche-1-e1580784062721.jpgLaRoche 1Winthrop trustee Jane LaRoche (left) raises her concerns, about the departure of former President Dan Mahony, to board of trustees chair Glenn McCall (right) at a January 2020 meeting (photo: Anna Sharpe).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hynd-e1580783672782.jpgHyndGeorge Hynd was appointed as Winthrop's interim president on Friday, Jan. 31. He will serve from March 1, 2020 until June 30, 2022 (photo: Anna Sharpe).2020-02-04T23:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/16/winthrop-archery-club-hosts-first-tournament/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190302_162805975_ios-e1552769804634.jpg20190302_162805975_iOSArchers line up on the 10 meter line and draw back their bows to compete in the first Winthrop Archery Club tournament March 2 (photo: John Way).2020-01-28T21:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/05/sc-lawmakers-plan-to-file-bill-that-would-pay-college-athletes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/football-2.jpegFootball 2Two South Carolina lawmakers plan to introduce a bill, similar to a law passed in California, which would allow student-athletes to earn money through endorsements (photo: Pexels free stock image).2020-01-28T20:57:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/19/wu-flu-cases-low-despite-widespread-activity-across-carolinas/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vaccination.jpgVaccinationExperts say vaccination is the best way to avoid getting the flu, in addition to receiving proper rest, practicing proper handwashing and avoiding close contact with others (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2020-01-24T18:18:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2020/01/22/panthers-move-to-bring-financial-impact-to-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/panthers-e1575928309994.jpgPanthersConstruction has not yet started at the proposed Panthers facility off of Interstate 77 and Eden Terrace Road, but ground is expected to be broken this spring (photo: courtesy Wagner Murray Architects).2020-01-22T23:18:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/23/wu-students-react-to-cancelation-of-alessia-cara-concert/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/door-sign-e1571876853611.jpgdoor signTicket holders, who failed to hear the Alessia Cara concert was canceled in advance, found this sign on the doors of the Coliseum when they arrived for the show (photo: Emma McNamara).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/alessia-cara.jpgAlessia CaraAlessia Cara (pictured performing in Washington, D.C. in 2018) was scheduled to perform at Winthrop on Oct. 4, but the show was canceled due to a lack of ticket sales (photo: Wikipedia).2020-01-16T20:30:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/11/december-graduates-prepare-for-life-after-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/dec-grad-e1575927888433.jpegDec gradJessica Battista, a December Winthrop graduate with a degree in mass communication, has accepted a job as a TV reporter in Colorado (photo: Leola Smith).2019-12-12T01:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/11/winthrop-student-starts-online-thrift-shop-on-instagram/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/thrift-shop.jpgThrift shopUrsistersclosett, an Instagram-based thrift shop, has already generated $1,000 in revenue since its launch in August, according to co-founder and Winthrop student Taylor Evans (photo: Evan Santiago).2019-12-12T00:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/27/hurricane-florence-tests-winthrops-alert-system/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/florence.jpgFlorenceAs Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, more than 6,700 Winthrop students and staff started receiving updates via the school's alert system on the status of the campus (photo: Photos for Class free stock image).2019-12-09T22:04:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/02/podcast-wu-working-to-increase-study-abroad-recruit-internationally/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/seville-spain-e1554220717915.pngSeville SpainThe Winthrop Mass Communication Department has entered a new study abroad partnership with a school in Seville, Spain, which will begin fall 2019 (photo: Photos for Class free image).2019-12-09T22:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/20/winthrop-in-final-stages-of-search-for-new-provost/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/screen-shot-2019-04-20-at-6.12.50-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-04-20 at 6.12.50 PMThe finalists for the Winthrop provost search include (from left to right) Melanie Hatch, Adrienne McCormick, Jie Chen and Robert “Bud” Fischer (photo: Winthrop).2019-12-09T22:03:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/11/winthrop-bcm-hosts-annual-luau-to-kickoff-semester/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_1046.jpgKSP_1046Winthrop President Dan Mahony (center) was a surprise guest at the annual BCM luau Aug. 29, which is intended to bring students together and promote the ministry (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_1005.jpgKSP_1005Students played games like Plinko, Connect Four, cornhole and volleyball at the annual BCM luau Aug. 29 (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_0988.jpgKSP_0988More than 250 students attended the annual BCM luau Aug. 29, which is intended to bring students together and promote the ministry (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_0982.jpgKSP_0982More than 250 students attended the annual BCM luau Aug. 29, which is intended to bring students together and promote the ministry (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_0970.jpgKSP_0970https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_0958.jpgKSP_0958Students played games like Plinko, Connect Four, cornhole and volleyball at the annual BCM luau Aug. 29 (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_0952.jpgKSP_0952Students played games like Plinko, Connect Four, cornhole and volleyball at the annual BCM luau Aug. 29 (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ksp_0947.jpgKSP_0947More than 250 students attended the annual BCM luau Aug. 29, which is intended to bring students together and promote the ministry (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_1778.jpgIMG_1778More than 250 students attended the annual BCM luau Aug. 29, which is intended to bring students together and promote the ministry (photo: Sarah Summerall).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_1783-e1568234350107.jpgIMG_1783More than 250 students attended the annual BCM luau Aug. 29, which is intended to bring students together and promote the ministry (photo: Sarah Summerall).2019-12-09T22:02:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/08/wu-students-gain-exposure-to-technology-entrepreneurship/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tech-2.pngTech 2Winthrop and Rock Hill's Technology Incubator hosted an innovation panel discussion Nov. 20, which featured four tech entrepreneurs who offered advice to students who aspire to create their own tech startup (photo: Alyssa Washington).2019-12-08T09:17:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/06/wu-theatre-students-inspired-by-unique-middle-school-program/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/theatre.pngtheatreSeventh and eight grade students at Pleasant Hill Middle School in Lexington, S.C. recently performed in a production of "The Little Mermaid Jr." The school's musical theatre program, which started in 2006, has inspired a number of Winthrop students to continue studying theatre (photo: Sarah Summerall). 2019-12-06T22:27:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/05/homecoming-culturally-significant-to-many-black-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/homecoming-e1575532419272.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARyen Cohen is a member of the student group Rock Hill State, which tries to create the atmosphere of an HBCU at Winthrop through events (photo: Evan Santiago).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/homecoming-2.pnghomecoming 2For many African American students at Winthrop homecoming is one of the most anticipated events of the school year (photo: Evan Santiago).2019-12-05T08:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/05/podcast-kanye-the-connection-of-music-religion/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kanye-e1575527837780.jpgKanyeKanye West, seen performing during his "Yeezus" tour in 2013, has drawn criticism for his mix of religion and music on his latest "Jesus is King" album (photo: Wikipedia).2019-12-05T06:42:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/04/wuabj-media-boot-camp-connects-students-with-professionals/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/boot-camp.pngboot campThe WUABJ media boot camp Nov. 9 gave high school and college students the opportunity to attend seminars, ask questions and receive advice from mass communication professionals (photo: Alyssa Washington).2019-12-04T23:38:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/04/rock-hill-hosts-4th-annual-art-party-with-a-few-changes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/art-party.pngArt PartyThe fourth annual Art Party, Nov. 20-23 in downtown Rock Hill, included a mix of performance art, live music, seminars, juried exhibitions, an art market and a portrait drawing competition (photo: Matt Thrift).2019-12-04T22:32:13+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/03/more-wu-students-appear-comfortable-discussing-mental-health/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/photo.pngPhotoWinthrop student Kristina Duong says more students are now comfortable talking about their mental health, which may have led to a general increase in counseling visits on campus (photo: Evan Santiago).2019-12-04T00:18:55+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/01/winthrop-food-drive-benefits-hope-of-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/food-drive-e1575256300581.jpgfood driveFans who donated a non-perishable food item prior to the Winthrop men's basketball game against Pfeiffer University, Nov. 25, were able to buy a ticket to the game for just $2 (photo: Kiera Savage).2019-12-02T03:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/12/01/wu-event-tries-to-simulate-living-at-the-poverty-line/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/poverty-simulation.pngpoverty simulationThe Walk a Mile in Someone's Shoes poverty simulation Nov. 6, hosted by the Center for Career and Civic Engagement, was intended to help participants understand the realities of living in poverty (photo: Sarah Summerall).2019-12-02T01:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/26/rock-hill-program-to-deliver-some-5000-thanksgiving-meals/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/food.pngfoodFeed the Hungry, a nonprofit group in Rock Hill, will distribute more than 5,000 Thanksgiving Day meals to people in York county and the greater Charlotte area, according to the group's website (photo: Matt Thrift).2019-11-27T03:08:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/26/wu-association-of-black-journalists-named-best-in-nation/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wuabj-e1574817632983.jpgWUABJThe Winthrop University chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (WUABJ) has been named the student chapter of the year for 2019 (photo: courtesy WUABJ).2019-11-27T01:34:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/22/annual-holiday-ice-rink-opens-in-rock-hill-with-new-cover/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ice-rink.jpgIce RinkThe Founders Holiday Ice Rink opened Nov. 16 with a new hard-top tent of more than 5,000 square feet that covers the ice, which allow skaters to use the ice no matter the weather (photo: Shaniah Garrick).2019-11-23T03:28:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/18/some-hispanic-students-feel-left-out-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kelly-luna-e1574139263699.pngKelly LunaKelly Luna, a Mexican-American student at Winthrop said seeing so few other students who "look like her" often makes her feel "left out" on campus (photo: Alyssa Washington).2019-11-19T04:59:17+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/15/wu-gaming-tournament-draws-players-from-across-the-southeast/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/screen-shot-2019-11-15-at-6.42.32-pm-e1573861472350.pngScreen Shot 2019-11-15 at 6.42.32 PMOrganizers of the Winthrop competitive gaming club's Best of the Nest tournament said the event drew players from Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte and Georgia (photo: Kiera Savage).2019-11-15T23:46:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/30/podcast-suicide-an-issue-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/depression.jpegdepressionDr. Gretchen Baldwin, clinical coordinator for counseling services at Winthrop, said nearly 40 percent of appointments last year "were with a student who was considering suicide at some level" (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-11-14T23:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/02/podcast-vaping-a-concern-in-york-county-schools/2019-11-14T23:15:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/08/podcast-hispanic-students-share-their-experiences-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/students.jpgstudentsHispanic students represent 4.8 percent of those enrolled at Winthrop University (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-11-14T23:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/09/podcast-sc-journalist-of-the-year-speaks-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/perry-e1570578066906.jpgPerryDr. Guy Reel (left), chair of the Winthrop Department of Mass Communication, presents Charles Perry, the 2019 S.C. Press Association Journalist of the Year, with the department's distinguished alumnus award (photo: Aimee Meader).2019-11-14T23:14:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/09/podcast-wu-to-weigh-the-waste-to-limit-food-waste/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/food-scale.jpgfood scaleChris Johnson, Winthrop sustainability coordinator, said last semester the school collected over 300 pounds of food during the Weigh the Waste event (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-11-14T23:14:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/11/winthrop-hosts-event-intended-to-promote-gender-appreciation/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/penn-and-zchi.pngpenn and zchiThe Winthrop chapter of the Zeta Sigma Chi multicultural sorority and the Social Work Club hosted the gender appreciation and advocation event Sept. 18 in Dina's Place (photo: Zeta Sigma Chi).2019-11-14T23:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/12/podcast-news-anchor-shares-his-experiences-with-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/brandon-taylor.jpgBrandon TaylorBrandon Taylor, morning news anchor at News 19 WLTX-TV, points to an award he won when he was a student journalist at Winthrop during a visit to campus during Mass Comm Week (photo: Joseph Kasko).2019-11-14T23:14:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/14/rock-hill-couple-creates-app-to-connect-consumers-vendors-on-short-notice/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/whoocan.pngWhooCanWhooCan is an app designed to easily connect vendors with consumers seeking last minute appointments (photo: Sarah Summerall). 2019-11-14T23:13:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/15/wu-counseling-services-loses-lone-black-female-counselor/2019-11-14T23:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/16/podcast-journalists-using-big-data-more-often-in-reporting/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/data-reporter.jpegdata reporterGavin Off, data reporter for the Charlotte Observer, estimates that roughly half of new job listings in journalism now require some type of data skills (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-11-14T23:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/16/wu-mats-office-works-to-assist-non-traditional-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/student.jpgstudentThe Military, Adult and Transfer Student (MATS) office works with students who have served in the military, are over the age of 25 or have transferred from another school (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-11-14T23:11:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/18/podcast-educating-students-about-financial-literacy/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/money.jpegMoneyA 2019 Consumer Affairs survey found that 10 percent of college students mistakenly believe credit cards are "free money," because the charges don’t have to be repaid (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-11-14T23:02:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/20/podcast-exploring-the-history-likelihood-of-impeachment/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/trump-e1571639979109.jpgTrumpDonald Trump is the fourth U.S. president in history to face an impeachment inquiry (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-11-14T23:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/23/podcast-sc-one-of-the-worst-states-for-domestic-violence/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/silent-witness-e1571860705416.jpgSilent WitnessS.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson hosted the 22nd annual Silent Witness ceremony in Columbia Oct. 1, which remembered victims of domestic violence from 2018 (photo: courtesy S.C. attorney general).2019-11-14T23:01:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/29/podcast-charlotte-group-actively-investigating-the-paranormal/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_1143-e1572390819792.jpgIMG_1143The Charlotte Area Paranormal Society has investigated the famous Brown Mountain Lights near Linville Gorge in Burke County, N.C. (photo: courtesy Tina McSwain, CAPS).2019-11-14T23:01:17+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/31/podcast-many-states-working-to-ban-hair-discrimination/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/natural-hair.jpgnatural hairEarlier this year, California and New York passed laws that prohibit race-based hair discrimination and a number of other states have proposed similar legislation (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-11-14T23:00:50+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/01/winthrop-affiliated-theater-team-produces-off-broadway-show/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sc.jpgscHailee Beltzhoover, a Winthrop theatre performance major, performing Aug. 14 in "Dandelion: An Original Musical" at Feinstein's/54 Below in New York City (photo: courtesy Hailee Beltzhoover).2019-11-14T23:00:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/14/replica-vietnam-memorial-wall-visits-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191024_220847.jpg20191024_220847The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was on display Oct. 24-27 at Rock Hill’s BMX Track, one of only three stops in the Southeast in 2019 (photo: Joseph Kasko).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191024_220942.jpg20191024_220942The Wall That Heals bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who lost their lives in Vietnam (photo: Joseph Kasko).2019-11-14T22:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/28/drag-wu-features-viral-queen-promotes-trans-acceptance/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/masters-e1573687068147.jpgMastersWinthrop Drag WU, Oct. 18 in celebration of National Coming Out Month, was hosted by viral sensation Jasmine Masters (photo: Shaniah Garrick).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/drag-wu.jpgDrag WUWinthrop DSU and Prism co-sponsored Drag WU, Oct. 18 in the Richardson Ballroom, in celebration of National Coming Out Month (photo: Shaniah Garrick).2019-11-13T23:20:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/13/wu-event-mimics-popular-netflix-baking-competition-show/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_3362-e1573677434992.jpgIMG_3362“Nailed That!," Winthrop's first baking competition, was modeled after the Netflix series that asks contestants to recreate edible masterpieces in a limited amount of time (photo: Shaniah Garrick).2019-11-13T20:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/11/11/winthrop-lindy-hoppers-host-first-swing-dance-of-semester/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/image-2.jpgimage 2The Winthrop Lindy Hoppers will host four swing dance nights throughout November and plan to continue the events next semester (photo: Sarah Summerall).2019-11-12T01:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/17/podcast-outdated-software-can-be-problematic-for-users/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/software.jpegsoftwareRichard Tyner, instructor and lab coordinator at Winthrop, said outdated software may cause some users to feel left behind as technology moves forward at a rapid pace (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-10-21T06:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/30/1003/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/french-film.jpgfrench filmThis is the first time Fine Arts and World Languages and Cultures departments at Winthrop have teamed up to put on a film festival and students and faculty were chosen to present the films (photo: Alyssa Washington).2019-10-17T18:03:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/03/winthrop-hosts-inaugural-campus-safety-week/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/campus-safety-poster.pngcampus safety posterFlyers promoting daily safety events were posted around campus (photo: Winthrop).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/campus-safety.jpgcampus safetyA student practices CPR, at a training session during Winthrop's Campus Safety Week Sept. 18, as a nurse from Piedmont Medical Center oversees (photo: Shaniah Garrick).2019-10-03T16:02:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/02/winthrop-hosts-first-study-abroad-fair-of-fall-semester/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/study-abroad.jpgStudy AbroadA student visits a booth during the International Center's study abroad fair Sept. 12, which is intended to introduce students to the various locations around the globe where they can choose to study (photo: Kiera Savage).2019-10-02T23:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/02/winthrop-sorority-raises-funds-for-childhood-cancer/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_3661.jpgIMG_3661Tri Sigma members (left to right) Dara Bower, Hailey Forsyth and Hannah Hundley display gold medals they decorated during the sorority's Gold Week, which raises awareness and money for childhood cancer (photo: Evan Santiago).2019-10-02T18:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/10/02/wu-recreational-services-using-new-app-for-fitness-classes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ksp_0027.jpgKSP_0027The WU Rec Sports App includes access to all of the Recreational Services programs such as intramural sports, club sports and group fitness (photo: Sarah Summerall).2019-10-02T04:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/30/winthrop-lecture-focuses-on-surviving-a-mass-shooting/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_4831-e1569822755163.jpgIMG_4831Winthrop has place placards across campus featuring the "run, hide, fight" method, which comes from the Department of Homeland Security (photo: Matt Thrift).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shooter.jpgshooterAccording to the FBI, there have been 75 active shooter incidents at schools in the U.S. from 2000 to the end of 2018, including 15 on college campuses (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-09-30T19:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/25/podcast-winthrop-esports-team-begins-season/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/esports.jpgesportsThe Winthrop esports team competed in its first tournament Sept. 19 at the Harrisburg University Esports (HUE) Invitational in Pennsylvania (photo: courtesy Winthrop).2019-09-26T02:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/22/fort-mill-family-reunited-after-10-month-adoption-ordeal/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo9.jpgPhoto9The Stasi children on the family's farm in Fort Mill (photo: Evan Santiago).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo1.jpgPhoto1The Stasi family together at the Charlotte airport Aug. 24, after a five month separation (photo: the Stasi family).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo3.jpgPhoto3Members of the Stasi family await the arrival of Luke and Obadiah Aug. 24 at the Charlotte airport (photo: the Stasi family).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo5.jpgPhoto5Luke Stasi is welcomed home by his family Aug. 24 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (photo: the Stasi family).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo4.jpgPhoto4Brittney Stasi welcomes her son Obadiah home at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, after the family was separated for five months waiting for the approval of the child's visa (photo: the Stasi family).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo10-e1569195560920.jpgPhoto10The Stasi family was reunited Aug. 24 after a 10-month ordeal to bring their newly adopted 6-year-old son Obadiah to the U.S. (photo: Evan Santiago).2019-09-25T18:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/12/winthrop-welcomes-31-new-faculty-members-for-fall-2019/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/e0f5u8zhsmathg9f00sc4w.jpge0f5u8ZHSMatHG9F00sc4wDr. Lashardai Brown, a new assistant professor of biology, said she plans to get students involved with "hands on" work in the lab and classroom (photo: Kiera Savage).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dotterer-2.jpgDotterer 2https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/west-1.jpgWest 1https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/west-3.jpgWest 3https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/brown-4.jpgBrown 4https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/brown.jpgBrownhttps://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dotterer-1.jpgDotterer 1https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/brown-3.jpgBrown 3https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/dotterer-3-e1568304925350.jpgDotterer 3Dr. Dennis Dotterer, a new assistant professor of educational leadership, said he first considered working in business before pursuing a career in higher education (photo: Kiera Savage).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/west-2-e1568304703393.jpgWest 2Dr. Kathleen West, a new assistant professor of psychology, has done research on addiction and withdrawal (photo: Kiera Savage).2019-09-24T22:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/17/cherry-road-construction-to-continue-until-end-of-november/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0986.jpgIMG_0986https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0979.jpgIMG_0979https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0973.jpgIMG_0973https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0972.jpgIMG_0972https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0971.jpgIMG_0971https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0968.jpgIMG_0968https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0967.jpgIMG_0967https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0964.jpgIMG_0964York County drivers can likely expect to see construction on Cherry Road in Rock Hill continue until the end of November (photo: Shaniah Garrick).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0941.jpgIMG_0941https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_0939.jpgIMG_09392019-09-17T20:31:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/16/winthrop-dsu-hosts-first-yoga-themed-cultural-event/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sunset-yoga.jpgsunset yogaSunset Yoga was originally scheduled to happen during the spring 2019 semester, but it had to be rescheduled due to rain and lightning (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-09-17T03:20:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/16/princeton-review-rates-wu-as-one-of-best-in-the-southeast/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_4644.jpgIMG_4644President Dan Mahony called the ranking "gratifying" in a post on social media (photo: Instagram).2019-09-16T05:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/15/winthrop-offers-new-course-on-black-women-in-america/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo-4.jpgphoto 4"Black Women in White America: A Documentary History" is one of five required texts for the course (photo: Alyssa Washington).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/photo-1.jpgphoto 1Dr. Otha Jennifer Dixon-McKnight (left) teaches the course Black Women in America, which is cross-listed in the history, African-American studies and women’s and gender studies programs (photo: Alyssa Washington).2019-09-16T03:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/09/10/winthrop-hosts-more-than-100-charleston-students-during-dorian-evacuation/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/coc-students.jpgCoC studentsStudents from the College of Charleston who evacuated their campus due to Hurricane Dorian, including a number of international students from Japan, arrived at Winthrop Sept. 3 (photo: Judy Longshaw).2019-09-10T19:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/05/06/wu-students-create-edm-track-using-crosswalk-signal-audio/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/oakland-ave.pngOakland AveThe WUboiz released the EDM track the "Oakland Avenue Remix," using audio from a crosswalk, and the song has already been played more than 4,300 times on Soundcloud (photo: Matthew Shealy).2019-05-06T21:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/05/06/winthrop-celebrates-earth-day-with-annual-fair/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_5272.jpgIMG_5272Winthrop host its sixth annual Earth Day fair April 16, which featured display booths and interactive demonstrations intended to inform students and faculty about sustainable practices (photo: Madeline Brooks).2019-05-06T19:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/05/03/wu-student-film-reveals-the-voices-of-sexual-assault/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sexual-assault-film-e1556586932943.jpgSexual Assault FilmMore than 70 people attended a screening of the film "The Voices of Sexual Assault," April 15, which was part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Winthrop (photo: Margaux Parmentier).2019-05-03T18:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/29/presidential-hopeful-kamala-harris-holds-town-hall-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/harris-2-e1556584344809.pngHarris 2Presidential candidate Kamala Harris, one of at least 20 Democrats seeking the party's nomination, hosted a town hall April 19 at Winthrop University (photo: Asia Perry).2019-04-30T00:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/27/wu-student-event-imitates-mtv-show-silent-library/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/videocapture_20190421-232307-e1556423771491.jpgVideoCapture_20190421-232307The Winthrop "Silent Library" event April 16 attempted to imitate the MTV show that aired from 2009 to 2011 (photo: Christopher Adams).2019-04-28T06:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/25/families-celebrate-spring-at-annual-rock-hill-carnival/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/carnival-e1556251556232.pngCarnivalThe annual Spring Family Carnival will be at Rock Hill Galleria, with traditional rides and attractions, until April 28 (photo: Oriana Gilmore).2019-04-26T04:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/25/winthrop-fencing-club-gains-student-attention/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_9780-e1556249110386.jpgIMG_9780The Winthrop fencing club is open to students of all skill levels and introduces members to new techniques and games (photo: Jaraya Johnson).2019-04-26T03:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/22/sc-teacher-shortage-reaches-alarming-level/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/teacher.pngteacherA survey of 197 South Carolina educators found the top two reasons cited for teachers failing to enter or stay in the profession included low pay and a lack of support in the classroom and from administrators (photo: Christopher Adams).2019-04-25T18:40:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/24/charlotte-resort-celebrates-final-season-of-game-of-thrones/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/got.pngGOTTarot card readings were one of the activities available to "Game of Thrones" fans at the first Ice and Fire Festival, which is celebrating the final season of the popular HBO show (photo: Cori Erwin).2019-04-24T17:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/23/wu-visual-performance-students-produce-free-for-all-arts-fest/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/screenshot-3-e1556077108723.pngScreenshot (3)The student produced Free For All Arts Festival, April 13 at the Courtroom in Rock Hill, featured local bands, artists and a variety of vendors (photo: Joy King).2019-05-09T13:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/23/winthrop-affected-by-comporium-internet-outage/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/comporium.pngComporiumA Rock Hill city crew, installing sanitary sewer service on Oakland Avenue, hit a duct bank containing fiber and several other copper lines around 9:30 a.m April 15, which caused the nearly day-long internet outage (photo: Trey Brownlee).2019-04-24T01:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/22/winthrop-event-helps-students-prep-for-final-exams/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/finals-prep-e1555992021148.pngfinals prepMembers of the Winthrop Wesley Foundation prepared goody bags that included food and school supplies to help students prepare for final exams (photo: Rebekah Davis).2019-04-23T04:20:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/20/winthrop-theatre-group-works-to-hone-improv-skills/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/improv-this-2-e1555815160829.pngImprov This 2Improv This often plays games intended to expose members to unique situations, acting techniques and characters (photo: Oriana Gilmore).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/improv-this-e1555815307981.pngImprov ThisThe group Improv This meets every Thursday and is open to all Winthrop students, who what to work on their acting and improvisation skills (photo: Oriana Gilmore).2019-04-21T02:55:11+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/20/wu-burn-book-event-encourages-release-of-the-negative/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/burn-book-2.jpgBurn Book 2The "Burn Book" event, which was inspired by the movie "Means Girls," was intended to help people let go of negative feelings (photo: Margaux Parmentier).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/burn-book-e1555809433935.jpgBurn BookWinthrop students had the opportunity, April 9, to write negative thoughts on sticky notes that were placed on a tri-fold board that was later destroyed (photo: Margaux Parmentier).2019-04-21T01:33:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/19/mean-girls-jeopardy-draws-attention-to-issues-young-women-face/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/mean-girls.pngMean GirlsDeminique Quinones hosts the student group Plain Jane's "Mean Girls Jeopardy" event April 8, which was intended to draw attention to issues young women face (photo Madeline Brooks).2019-04-21T01:24:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/19/transgender-woman-shares-her-life-experiences-with-wu-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/transgender-speaker.pngTransgender speakerCharlotte resident Roberta Dunn shares her experiences as a transgender woman with roughly 30 Winthrop students and community members at an event April 9 entitled "True Life" (photo: Rebekah Davis).2019-04-21T00:25:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/20/podcast-maintaining-a-healthy-body-image-can-be-a-challenge/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/body-image.jpegBody ImageThe National Eating Disorders Association says survey research estimates that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-04-21T00:24:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/18/festival-puts-african-latin-indian-cultures-on-display/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/multicultural-fest.jpgmulticultural festStudents watch a Capoeira performance; a Brazilian art form which combines fight, dance, rhythm and movement; at the multicultural festival held April 6 at Nations Ford Elementary school (photo: Cori Erwin).2019-04-18T14:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/17/winthrop-hosts-first-giving-day-to-encourage-financial-support/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/giving-day.jpgGiving DayThe first Giving Day, April 6, was combined with Winthrop Day and featured a 24-hour campaign to encourage financial support to the school (photo: Asia Perry).2019-04-17T23:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/17/winthrop-theatre-production-features-first-black-based-cast/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/red-and-brown.pngRed and BrownThe cast of “In the Red and Brown Water” warms up during a rehearsal for one of the Winthrop theatre department's first main stage productions to feature a mostly-black cast (photo: Joy King).2019-05-09T13:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/08/wu-international-bazaar-brings-the-world-to-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/international-bazaar-5-e1554749091935.jpgInternational Bazaar 5Young students learn about culture in France during the Winthrop International Bazaar March 29 at the York County Library (photo: Margaux Parmentier).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/international-bazaar-8-e1554748748597.jpgInternational Bazaar 8The International Bazaar gave Winthrop students a chance to highlight their culture with photos, activities and typical items from their home countries (photo: Margaux Parmentier).2019-04-16T20:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/14/student-journalists-network-with-pros-at-sc-press-event/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sc-press.pngSC PressAlyssa Washington, editor of the Roddey-McMillan Record, was one of the student journalists from Winthrop to attend the annual S.C. Press Association conference in Columbia (photo: Jaraya Johnson).2019-04-14T19:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/10/former-winthrop-players-start-youth-basketball-camp/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ball-e1554929658305.jpgBALLAnders Broman (right) runs a drill with kids participating in a basketball clinic, he started with his brother Bjorn, which focuses on dribbling, shooting and rebounding (photo: Cheyenne Walsh).2019-04-12T21:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/11/wu-one-act-festival-showcases-the-work-of-student-directors/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dillard-2.pngDillard 2Student director Kaitlyn Dillard (right) looks on as Coby Bloomer (left) rehearses a scene from the play "Boys Will Be...", which will be part of the theatre department's spring One-Act Festival April 12-14 (photo: Taylor Evans).2019-04-11T15:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/25/podcast-wu-president-mahony-responds-to-student-safety-concerns/2019-04-10T21:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/10/winthrop-named-a-voter-friendly-campus-for-2nd-year-in-a-row/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/voter-friendly.pngVoter Friendly CampusAccording to Winthrop, 58 percent of students voted in the 2016 presidential election, which earned the school the "Voter Friendly Campus" designation in 2017 (photo: Rebekah Davis).2019-04-10T19:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/10/podcast-wu-police-chief-addresses-safety-concerns/2019-04-10T06:13:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/07/clover-town-council-reverses-decision-to-hire-paid-fire-chief/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/clover-fd.jpgClover FDIn a four-to-three vote March 11, the Clover Town Council decided to rescind an offer to Billy Thompson to become the first paid chief of the Clover Fire Department (photo: Christopher Adams).2019-04-08T03:37:02+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/07/podcast-wu-working-to-improve-sports-attendance/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wu-attendance-e1554688237276.pngWU AttendanceWinthrop is exploring ways to increase attendance at athletic events, including adding interactive fan experiences to attract families with children (photo: Grant Nicholson).2019-04-08T02:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/07/york-county-hosts-sc-humanities-festival-for-first-time/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/mighty-casey.jpgMighty CaseyThe "Mighty Casey" statue in Cherry Park was one of the stops on a self-guided public art tour of Rock Hill during the the S.C. Humanities Festival (photo: Jason Pressley).2019-04-07T18:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/07/winthrop-panel-details-opioid-abuse-problem-in-york-county/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/opioid-panel-e1554614480909.pngopioid panelWinthrop Health Services hosted a panel, in partnership with Rock Hill based Keystone Substance Abuse Services, about opioid abuse in York County on March 26 (photo: Oriana Gilmore).2019-04-07T05:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/07/podcast-wu-design-students-prep-for-senior-portfolio-show/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/design-e1554609162723.jpgdesignThere are 22 design students in the 2019 graduating class, who will present their portfolios April 11 during the senior show at the Sugar Creek Brewing Company in Charlotte (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-04-07T04:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/05/winthrop-event-recognizes-women-of-excellence/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/womens-excellence.pngwomens excellenceThe Women of Excellence event, March 26, recognized students for their leadership abilities, advocacy for diversity, and service to Winthrop and the community (photo: Shannon Simmons).2019-04-07T01:37:31+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/05/winthrop-honor-society-recognizes-students-with-disabilities/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vsv2.jpegvsv2A number of students were inducted into the Winthrop chapter of Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi), an international honor society for students with disabilities (photo: Madeline Brooks).2019-04-05T23:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/05/campus-walk-offers-free-self-defense-classes-for-residents/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/self-defense-2.pngself defense 2Campus Walk offered self-defense classes March 25, 26 and 28 that lasted roughly two hours and drew around 10 attendees, who each were able to work with a partner (photo: Jaraya Johnson).2019-04-05T21:15:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/04/candidates-make-their-case-at-wu-student-election-forum/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/forum.pngForumImani Belton (right) and Brandon Jackson were elected president and vice-president, respectively, of Winthrop student government March 29 (photo: Asia Perry).2019-04-04T23:22:36+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/03/winthrop-student-group-helps-cleanup-catawba-river/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cleanup.pngCleanupRoughly 25 volunteers, including Winthrop students, worked to pick up trash around the Catawba River on the Catawba Indian Reservation March 23 (photo: Cori Erwin). 2019-04-03T23:19:47+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/04/03/winthrops-diversity-highlighted-at-multicultural-day/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tour-e1554319804317.pngTourStudent ambassadors shared information with prospective students and their families about the diverse clubs and organizations available on campus at Winthrop during Multicultural Day March 23 (photo: Joy King).2019-04-07T13:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/28/at-least-eight-students-facing-academic-misconduct-charges-after-brick-thefts/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/bricks.jpgbricksOne Instagram user with roughly 315 followers has made more than 40 posts, including memes, regarding the brick thefts using the hashtag #winthropbricks (photo: Instagram).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190221_121150.jpg20190221_121150At least eight people have been turned over to the Dean of Students Office for academic misconduct, since the end of the fall 2018 semester, for stealing bricks from the walkways around the DeGorgio Campus Center (photo: Cori Erwin).2019-03-28T00:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/16/spj-panel-focuses-on-civil-disobedience-free-speech/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lipscomb-and-frederick-2-e1552704981406.jpgLipscomb and Frederick (2)Dr. Michael Lipscomb (left) and Dr. Nathaniel Frederick field questions about civil disobedience and free speech during a panel discussion hosted by the Winthrop chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (photo: Oriana Gilmore).2019-03-20T20:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/20/584/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/msa_photo2.jpgMSA_Photo2The Muslim Student Association has been using the art of henna to help Winthrop students learn about the Islamic faith and their organization (photo: Cheyenne Walsh).2020-09-23T05:55:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/18/nc-seventh-worst-state-in-us-for-human-trafficking/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/trafficking.jpegTraffickingThe International Labour Organization estimates 20 to 30 billion people are trafficked each year, but experts say the numbers are likely much higher because many cases are not reported (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-03-19T19:35:46+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/18/wu-students-pitch-their-ideas-in-annual-innovation-competition/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/innovation-e1552888597780.pngInnovationFaisal Alhazmi (left) and Driton Bytyqi (center) won second place in the Student Innovation Competition for their idea for an online platform that would allow travelers to book their own local tour guides (photo: Margaux Parmentier).2019-03-18T06:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/18/wu-event-aims-to-break-the-stigma-around-mental-illness/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_4642.jpgIMG_4642Members of Sigma Sigma Sigma sought to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues with their four-day event Sigma Breaks the Stigma (photo: Madeline Brooks).2019-03-18T04:11:13+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/16/wuabj-hosts-2nd-annual-business-etiquette-dinner/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_8231-e1552695553871.jpgIMG_8231The business etiquette dinner featured presentations intended to help students learn how to present themselves in a professional setting (photo: Jaraya Johnson).2019-03-16T01:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/15/winthrop-hosts-safety-forums-after-assault-near-campus/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_6069-e1552623913441.jpgIMG_6069A number of students emailed President Dan Mahony expressing their concerns about safety on and around campus following a sexual assault Feb. 15 near Campus Walk (photo: Joy King).2019-04-07T13:23:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/12/winthrop-begins-selling-beer-wine-at-athletic-events/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img-3298.jpgIMG-3298Alcohol sales at baseball games will end at the beginning of the bottom of the seventh inning and at the start of the fifth inning at softball games (photo: Asia Perry).2019-03-12T03:15:30+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/07/internships-not-always-required-at-wu-but-strongly-suggested/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/internship.jpegInternshipA 2017 Gallup survey found students who graduated from 2002 to 2016 said they were more than twice as likely to find a good job after graduation, because of a relevant job or internship during school (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-03-07T20:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/07/blackface-products-spark-discussion-about-racial-insensitivity/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_8179-e1551916455305.pngIMG_8179Katy Perry and her partner Global Brands Group pulled two styles of shoes from stores following criticism from social media users (photo: Twitter).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gucci-blackface-controversy.pnggucci-blackface-controversyThe luxury fashion brand Gucci stopped selling a wool balaclava jumper, which retailed for $890, after many social media users decried the sweater as insensitive or racist, because it appeared to evoke blackface (photo: Twitter).2019-03-07T14:36:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/05/winthrop-event-highlights-student-entrepreneurs/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_6007-e1551743048885.jpgIMG_6007A student scrolls through the Instagram feed of Good Juju Only, a self-empowerment brand created by Winthrop student entrepreneurs Deanndra Brown (photo: Joy King). 2019-04-07T13:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/06/winthrop-lgbtq-club-overhauled-to-improve-declining-membership/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_0029-e1551900954473.jpgIMG_0029Kalea Young-Gibson provides information about Winthrop's LGBTQ club GLoBAL at a table during the group's pride night. The club is making a number of changes, in order to improve declining membership (photo: Madeline Brooks).2019-03-06T19:36:22+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/23/winthrop-policies-treat-vaping-just-like-smoking/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vaping.jpegvapingWinthrop doesn't have a specific policy for e-cigarettes, but Residence Life says it's treating vaping just like smoking (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-03-05T00:52:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/04/brattonsville-celebrates-black-history-month-with-special-tours/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ruins-of-an-original-building-for-a-domestic-slave-home.jpgruins of an original building for a domestic slave homeThe staff at Historic Brattonsville works to preserve as many of the original foundations possible, including the ruins of an original domestic slave house seen here (photo: Oriana Gilmore). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_0696.jpgIMG_0696The Brattons had a school room inside their home, but slaves weren't allowed to learn to read or write, however, they sometimes taught themselves when they assisted in the classroom (photo: Oriana Gilmore). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/watt-monument-replica.jpgWatt monument replicaWatt's monument recognizes a slave on the plantation who was known as a “hero” for notifying Col. Bratton about British loyalists who were looking for him during the Revolutionary War. He was said to have lived a “privileged” life as a slave, but he was never granted freedom. He was one of the few slaves to receive a gravestone, however, this is a replica because the original marker was vandalized (photo: Oriana Gilmore). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/slave-home.jpgslave homeField slave homes were built with wood, while domestic slave dwellings were made of brick and usually had a brighter interior because they were painted (photo: Oriana Gilmore).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/field-slave-dwelling.jpgfield slave dwellingField slave homes were built with wood, while domestic slave dwellings were made of brick and usually had a brighter interior because they were painted (photo: Oriana Gilmore). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_0708.jpgIMG_0708Historic Brattonsville, in York County, includes three homes built between 1776 and 1855 by the Bratton family, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 (photo: Oriana Gilmore).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_0709.jpgIMG_0709The event, entitled By Way of the Back Door, featured guided tours of the former Bratton plantation in McConnells with historical interpreters, storytelling and activities (photo: Oriana Gilmore).2019-03-04T22:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/04/winthrop-surpasses-goal-to-improve-faculty-diversity/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/professor-e1551686964856.jpegprofessorThe number of faculty and managerial staff at Winthrop who are African American, Latin American, Native American, Asian or international is currently 21 percent, surpassing a goal set two years ago (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-03-04T08:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/02/winthrop-poll-divide-still-exists-among-southern-whites-blacks/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poll-3.pngpoll 3Winthrop Poll workers called residents in 11 southern states in December to determine if whites and blacks have different experiences living in the South (photo: Kristen Ware).2019-03-02T07:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/01/winthrop-to-launch-varsity-esports-program-this-fall/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/videocapture_20190220-184143.jpgVideoCapture_20190220-184143Beginning fall 2019, Winthrop students from the student-run Competitive Gaming Club could participate in the school's new varsity esports program (photo: Christopher Adams).2019-03-01T23:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/03/01/college-students-at-higher-risk-of-developing-eating-disorders/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/eating-e1551471269608.jpegeatingThe National Eating Disorder Association estimates that 32 percent of female and 25 percent of male college students suffer from an eating disorder (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-03-01T21:41:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/28/food-conference-draws-attention-to-food-insecurity-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/foodinsecurity_photo.jpgFoodInsecurity_photoA small food pantry, located in room 247 of the DiGiorgio Campus Center, is open to all students who may be in need of food (photo: Cheyenne Walsh).2019-02-28T23:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/28/missing-benches-from-rock-hill-food-lion-was-just-a-misunderstanding/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img-2611-e1551315352795.jpgIMG-2611Employees reported two benches stolen after they disappeared from the outside of the Food Lion located at 1720 Ebenezer Rd., but it was later learned it was just a misunderstanding (photo: Jason Pressley).2019-02-28T01:01:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/27/many-students-face-depression-after-graduation/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pexels-photo-313690.jpegpexels-photo-313690Many young people find themselves experiencing post-graduation depression or what some have called a "quarter-life crisis," especially after they find it difficult to find a job (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-02-27T23:37:53+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/25/first-cbd-product-store-in-york-county-opens-in-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_4297.jpgIMG_4297Your CBD Store offers a number of products, including CBD-infused dog treats, candles and bath bombs (photo: Madeline Brooks).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_4347.jpgIMG_4347Your CBD Store, located at 1636 Ebenezer Rd., opened in November and it's the first CBD-only store in York County (photo: Madeline Brooks).2019-02-26T16:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/25/winthrop-now-offers-students-online-and-group-counseling/2019-02-25T07:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/24/winthrop-fails-to-reach-goal-to-increase-students-studying-abroad/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/study-abroad.jpgstudy abroadThe most recent figures available from the Winthrop International Center appear to show there has been no growth in the number of study abroad students since the school stated the goal to triple participation in 2014 (photo: Rebekah Davis).2019-02-24T08:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/23/therapy-dogs-help-relieve-student-stress-and-anxiety/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/therapy-dog.jpgtherapy dogTherapy dog Josie is happiest when she is working with the students, according to her owner and ATD volunteer Diane McDermott (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/therapy-dog-3.jpgtherapy dog 3Wally is one of the therapy dogs that regularly visits the Winthrop campus to provide stress relief to students (photo: Cori Erwin).2019-02-23T04:06:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/19/visit-york-county-offers-self-guided-civil-rights-tour-of-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/c5e9db5083394908811b0fd424f38e41.jpgC5E9DB5083394908811B0FD424F38E41The Freedom Walkway in downtown Rock Hill is one of the stops on walking tour of civil rights history (photo: Shannon Simmons).2019-02-28T16:39:18+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/18/public-art-project-to-bring-haiku-poetry-to-downtown-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/haikuproject-e1550529382703.jpgHaikuProjectRock Hill high school students are submitting haiku poems to the Arts Council of York County, which may be selected to be stenciled on the Main Street sidewalks downtown (photo: Cheyenne Walsh).2019-02-18T22:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/17/winthrop-awarded-3-4-million-in-state-contracts-for-health-research/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/poll-e1550441989954.pngpollThe Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research, located in Dinkins Hall, employs a number of students who work conducting survey research for the Winthrop Poll (photo: Kristen Ware).2019-02-18T22:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/17/york-county-swat-team-conducts-training-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/swat-training-4-e1550381491223.jpgSWAT Training 4Officials said Winthrop's Coke Building provided a "unique environment" for the SWAT training (photo: Margaux Parmentier).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/swat-training-3-e1550381287158.jpgSWAT Training 3The York County Sheriff's Office SWAT team conducted training at Winthrop Feb. 4 that focused on moving up and down stairways and hallways (photo: Margaux Parmentier).2019-02-17T05:34:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/16/winthrop-super-bowl-party-a-dud-after-students-fail-to-show-up/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/football.jpgfootballThe Super Bowl LIII party, which was supposed to be in the Richardson Ballroom, was initially promoted on Winthrop’s official Instagram account, via its story function, but few people turned out (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-02-16T23:56:11+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/09/wu-students-admit-paying-others-to-attend-cultural-events-for-them/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/photo1_cultural_walsh.jpgPhoto1_Cultural_WalshWinthrop students often get their IDs scanned to receive credit for attending a cultural event, but some students have admitted to paying others to attend the events on their behalf (photo: Cheyenne Walsh).2019-02-15T18:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/12/is-it-possible-to-swipe-right-for-love-many-say-yes/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/smart-phone.jpgsmart phoneA 2016 Pew Research Center study found that 15 percent of Americans reported they had used an online dating site or app, such as Bumble, Match, PlentyOfFish or Tinder (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-02-12T01:17:59+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/11/impact-of-artificial-intelligence-felt-in-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/artificial-intelligence.jpgartificial-intelligenceArtificial intelligence is generally defined as “machines that respond to stimulation consistent with traditional responses from humans, given the human capacity for contemplation, judgment and intention,” according to a 2018 Brookings report (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2019-02-11T21:33:29+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/09/number-of-international-students-at-winthrop-down-61-percent-since-2012/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_8128-e1549745781134.jpgIMG_8128There are 98 international students from 37 different countries at Winthrop this semester, which is down from 240 in fall 2012 (photo: Margaux Parmentier).2019-02-09T21:02:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/06/metoo-empowers-more-students-to-discuss-sexual-misconduct/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/download.jpegdownloadThe Office of Victims Assistance, is one of the many avenues for sexual misconduct survivors in the Winthrop community to get the help they need (photo: Jaraya Johnson).2019-02-06T23:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/06/york-county-men-to-compete-in-special-olympics-world-games/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/scott-and-josh.jpgScott and JoshJoshua Myers (left), of Rock Hill, and Scott Rohrer, of Clover, are two of the 216 athletes who were chosen to compete for the Team USA at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games (photo: compliments of Special Olympics S.C.)2019-02-06T21:36:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/01/26/many-concerned-after-winthrop-loses-only-staff-psychiatrist/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4199.jpgimg_4199The Winthrop health and counseling department says its therapists are trying to give students referrals to other nearby doctors, while it tries to replace its only staff psychiatrist, who recently resigned (photo: Madeline Brooks).2019-02-06T18:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/05/winthrop-recognized-as-a-top-green-college/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/recycle.jpgrecycleWinthrop has removed trash cans from classrooms and added centralized stations for recycling, in order to encourage recycling and make it more convenient (photo: Asia Perry).2019-02-06T00:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/04/winthrop-sees-record-number-of-applications-for-fall-2019/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/admissions-e1549257944976.jpgadmissionsSchool officials said Winthrop plans to increase its engagement and communication with prospective students through digital media (photo: Oriana Gilmore). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/joynes-hall-e1549258128902.jpgjoynes hallAs of Jan. 1, a total of 5,341 students have applied to Winthrop, which exceeds the record number of 5,328 prospective students who applied in fall 2006 (photo: Oriana Gilmore).2019-02-04T05:30:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/02/02/government-shutdown-causes-gap-in-snap-benefits/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/produce-area-in-clover-food-lion..jpgProduce area in Clover Food Lion.Recipients of SNAP benefits (often called food stamps) in South Carolina, including 22,787 recipients in York County, will see a gap in their food assistance due to the partial government shutdown (photo: Christopher Adams).2019-02-02T06:42:39+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/01/31/winthrop-students-give-back-during-mlk-day-of-service/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4833-e1548902973590.jpegimg_4833Winthrop students used more than 4,000 plastic bags to create mats for the homeless during the school's annual MLK Day of Service Jan. 21 (photo: Joy King).2019-04-07T13:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/01/30/shoppers-employees-little-affected-by-shooting-at-carolina-place-mall/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/crime.jpegcrimeNo charges have been filed against a DTLR employee who shot and killed a man during an argument Jan. 13 at Carolina Place Mall, but police said that could change as the investigation continues (photo: Pexels free stock image).2019-01-30T21:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2019/01/26/charlotte-hosts-annual-winter-jam-christian-concert/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9945-1.jpgimg_9945 1Newsboys United invite a young fan to join them on stage, to the delight of the crowd, during Winter Jam at the Charlotte Spectrum Center Jan. 20 (photo: Cori Erwin). https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9909.jpgimg_9909Newsboys United perform together for the first time since 2006 during the Winter Jam tour (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9813-1.jpgimg_9813 1Irish band Rend Collective performs an encore with panda masks on at Winter Jam at the Charlotte Spectrum Center Jan. 20 (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9743-1.jpgimg_9743 1Chris Llewellyn, a lead vocalist for the Christian band Rend Collective, is showered with bubbles during a performance at Winter Jam (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9667-1.jpgimg_9667 1Kevin Griffin, performing at Winter Jam, has been playing trumpet with Danny Gokey's Christian contemporary band since 2017 (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9659-1.jpgimg_9659 1Danny Gokey, performing at Winter Jam, was discovered during the 8th season of American Idol, where he finished third (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9559-1.jpgimg_9559 1Former American Idol contestant Mandisa (left) performs at Winter Jam at the Charlotte Spectrum Center Jan. 20 (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9454-1.jpgimg_9454 1Jen Ledger, appearing for the first time as a solo artist, performs at Winter Jam at the Charlotte Spectrum Center Jan. 20 (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9393-1.jpgimg_9393 1Newsong's Matt Butler perfoms a cello solo during Winter Jam at the Charlotte Spectrum Center Jan. 20 (photo: Cori Erwin).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_9347-1.jpgimg_9347 1Holly Miller, known by her stage name Hollyn, demonstrates her skills as a pianist and singer at Winter Jam at the Charlotte Spectrum Center Jan. 20 (photo: Cori Erwin).2019-01-26T21:08:43+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/11/public-access-to-catawba-river-closed-five-times-in-2018-due-to-high-water-levels/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/river-e1544498041250.pngRiverFive times this year, Rock Hill saw water discharge rates on the Catawba River approaching or over 15,000 cubic feet per second, which caused officials to temporarily close public access (photo: Bobby McCree III).2018-12-13T17:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/12/fundraising-continues-for-south-carolinas-first-inclusive-playground/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/all-play.jpgAll PlayThe group All Play Together plans to bring an inclusive playground to Tega Cay, S.C., so children with sensory, physical, cognitive or social development limitations will able to play together (photo: All Play Together).2018-12-13T17:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/13/winthrop-students-admit-to-illegally-sharing-prescription-drugs/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/drugs-3.jpgDrugs 3A number or Winthrop University students said they are illegally buying prescription drugs, including Adderall and Vyvanse, from their peers in order to help them focus, study, stay up late or to mock the effect of a harder drug. Students also admitted to buying prescription pain killers and anxiety medicine (photo: Henley Castleman).2018-12-13T17:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/11/winthrop-joins-deal-to-bring-free-bus-service-to-rock-hill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/16121533788-1-e1544567266904.png16121533788 (1)Rock Hill leaders are working on a plan to give residents free transportation, using seven electric buses (similar to the one pictured), along four routes throughout the city, including a stop at Winthrop (photo: Photos for Class free stock image).2018-12-11T23:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/10/winthrop-construction-projects-continue-despite-disruption-to-campus-life/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/construction-2-e1544481654792.pngConstruction 2Construction on Thurmond Hall, to repair leaks in the roof, is near complete, but further work is needed to repair water damage in a number of the building's offices and classrooms (photo: Henley Castleman).2018-12-10T22:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/08/winthrop-students-working-to-revive-online-campus-radio-station/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2018-12-08-at-3-39-39-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-12-08 at 3.39.39 PMNew promotions director Joy King in the studio of the Winthrop online campus radio station Eagle Air, which is set to revive operations in the spring 2019 semester (photo: Markayela Johnson).2018-12-08T21:05:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/08/other-holiday-traditions-often-overshadowed-by-christmas/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2018-12-08-at-2-31-42-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-12-08 at 2.31.42 PMThe origins of Hanukkah are traced from the story of how a small supply of oil for the Temple of Jerusalem's menorah miraculously lasted for eight days (photo: Tiffany Miller).2018-12-08T19:37:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/07/winthrop-thriving-not-surviving-event-focuses-on-mental-health/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2018-12-07-at-2-28-30-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-12-07 at 2.28.30 PMThe "Thriving not Surviving" event featured 11 graduate students presenting research on various mental health related topics, including anxiety, eating disorders, sex education, therapy and suicide (photo: Isabelle Schmidt).2018-12-07T19:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/07/winthrop-student-groups-use-rock-hill-trampoline-park-to-raise-money/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2018-12-06-at-3-45-19-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-12-06 at 3.45.19 PMThe Winthrop student group Plain Jane recently hosted a fundraising event at Adventure Air Sports, a state-of-the-art trampoline park, located on Cherry Road (photo: Markayela Johnson).2018-12-07T16:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/06/winthrop-student-group-hosts-annual-miss-naacp-pageant/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2018-12-06-at-4-52-19-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-12-06 at 4.52.19 PMChristal Ross was crowned Miss NAACP 2018 and she said she was thankful and ecstatic about the opportunity (photo: Tre'Kwan Raynor).2018-12-06T22:54:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/06/winthrop-fine-arts-dept-hosts-29th-annual-holiday-pottery-sale/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/pot-picture-e1544135813102.pngPot PictureThe pottery sale featured work by students, faculty and alumni artists that was available for purchase (photo: Michael D. Crump).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people-picture.pngPeople PictureThe 29th annual Holiday Pottery Sale, hosted by the Winthrop Fine Arts Department, raised roughly $11,000 for student, faculty and alumni artists (photo: Michael D. Crump).2018-12-06T22:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/04/winthrop-considers-adding-a-varsity-esports-program-to-attract-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2018-12-04-at-5-58-03-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-12-04 at 5.58.03 PMA number of Winthrop students participate in the student run Competitive Gaming Club, which hosts esports tournaments on campus on a regular basis (photo: Isabelle Schmidt).2018-12-06T21:04:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/02/winthrop-hosts-annual-ghost-tour-of-tillman-hall/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tillman.pngTillmanThe Winthrop Student Alumni Council started the ghost tours of Tillman Hall in 2005 to give students and members of the community an exciting and spooky Halloween event (photo: Isabelle Schmidt).2018-12-06T21:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/04/rock-hills-carroll-school-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/carroll-school-front.jpgCarroll School FrontThe Carroll School in Rock Hill was built in 1929 after the creation of the Julius Rosenwald Foundation, a program that supplied grants for thousands of buildings built and used by African-Americans (photo: Tiffany Miller).2018-12-04T19:04:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/12/01/winthrop-students-tout-the-value-of-working-an-internship/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/college.jpgcollegeThe Winthrop Center for Career and Civic Engagement Center suggests students work an internship and take the time to build relationships with professors and other mentors, which can help students make professional connections (photo: Pexels free stock image).2018-12-01T01:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/29/students-create-planned-parenthood-club-at-winthrop-as-part-of-national-effort/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/health-services.pnghealth servicesThe Winthrop office of Health and Counseling Services offers many different reproductive health services for students, including counseling, wellness examinations and screenings for sexually transmitted diseases and infections (photo: Taylor Foxx).2018-11-29T21:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/29/wu-french-club-opens-door-to-new-cultures-through-food-festival/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/french-food-station-picture-e1543510875514.pngFrench Food Station PictureThe French food festival offered food and information from many regions of the world, including those outside of France, where French is spoken (photo: Michael D. Crump).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/stuedents-gathered-around-table-picture.pngStuedents Gathered Around Table PictureThe Winthrop French Club hosted a food festival Nov. 15 that provided students with a sample of traditional French dishes, including nut mixes from North Africa and French Canadian poutine (photo: Michael D. Crump).2018-11-29T17:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/28/some-say-holiday-decorations-appear-too-soon/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/meme-e1543445985761.pngmemeA number of memes on social media, including this one featuring Lindsay Lohan, attempted to show how quickly thinking about the holidays can change (photo: ezmemes.com).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/decorations.pngdecorationsHoliday decorations went up in downtown Rock Hill early in November, a few weeks before Thanksgiving, which some say is too soon (photo: Henley Castelman).2018-11-28T23:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/27/homecoming-does-little-to-increase-winthrop-basketball-attendance/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/homecoming.pngHomecomingWinthrop students dance and celebrate homecoming Nov. 17 on the lawn of the Coliseum at an event that is intended to recruit students to the men's and women's basketball games (photo: Tre'Kwan Raynor).2018-11-27T22:15:19+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/02/false-drug-raid-rumor-spreads-through-winthrop-dorm/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img-1617-e1541194125659.jpgIMG-1617Last month, Winthrop students living in Richardson Hall were exposed to a rumor about a drug raid, which was completely false, but for many the story grew larger than life (photo: Henley Castleman).2018-11-27T01:13:08+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/27/developer-announces-renovation-for-rock-hills-baxter-mill/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/baxter-mill.pngBaxter MillBaxter Mill, located in Knowledge Park at the intersection of White and Wilson streets in Rock Hill, is scheduled to undergo a renovation that will include office space, retail space, breweries and restaurants (photo: Keith Corp.).2018-11-27T00:54:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/19/parking-frustrations-continue-for-winthrop-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/screen-shot-2018-11-19-at-3-56-47-pm-e1542661257892.pngScreen Shot 2018-11-19 at 3.56.47 PMMost parking tickets that Winthrop campus police issue are for students parking in the wrong spot, according to chief Ken Scoggins (photo: Henley Castleman).2018-11-19T21:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/16/rock-hill-state-promotes-wu-homecoming-draws-ire-on-twitter/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/screen-shot-2018-11-16-at-4-46-04-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-11-16 at 4.46.04 PMD.J. Mays, vice president of the Gentlemen’s League, said he received a number of negative responses from students at HBCUs while promoting Rock Hill State on Twitter (photo: Tre'Kwan Raynor).2018-11-16T22:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/15/yoco-brew-trail-invites-users-to-drink-their-way-through-york-county/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/story-image.jpgStory ImageThe Main Street Bottle Shop in Rock Hill is one of six stops on the YoCo Brew Trail (photo: Taylor Foxx).https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/beer.jpegbeerOnce a user goes to five of the six stops on the YoCo Brew Trail, they can stop by the Visit York County office for a free t-shirt that says: " I drank my way through York County” (photo: Pexels free stock image).2018-11-15T20:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/14/rock-hill-puts-temporary-limits-on-self-storage-businesses/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/screen-shot-2018-11-14-at-5-06-00-pm-e1542233311772.pngScreen Shot 2018-11-14 at 5.06.00 PMThe Rock Hill City Council voted Oct. 22 to put a 180-day moratorium on new storage facilities and to limit where they could be built in the future (photo: Bobby McCree III).2018-11-14T22:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/05/winthrop-ensemble-series-promotes-student-musical-work/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/screen-shot-2018-11-05-at-4-17-57-pm-e1541453307937.pngScreen Shot 2018-11-05 at 4.17.57 PMThe Winthrop "Ensemble Series" gives music and performing arts students an opportunity to showcase their work (photo: Michael D. Crump).2018-11-06T19:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/30/wu-students-pitch-reading-tent-at-rock-hill-elementary-schools/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/martin-jackson-reading.jpgMartin Jackson readingWinthrop student Martin Jackson (right) reads to students at Richmond Drive Elementary School Oct. 5 during the Reading Tent Project, an after school program that provides mentorship and access to books (photo: Michael D. Crump).2018-11-05T20:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/03/thousands-descend-on-charlotte-for-annual-race-for-the-cure/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jennifer-kopald-and-daughter.jpgJennifer Kopald and DaughterAuthor and breast cancer survivor Jennifer Kopald (pictureed left and with her daughter) was one of the thousands to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Oct. 6 in Charlotte (photo: Tiffany Miller)2018-11-03T00:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/11/02/metoo-movement-raises-questions-about-safety-at-winthrop/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/psx_20181018_123038-e1541182783451.jpgPSX_20181018_123038Winthrop has added more emergency call boxes and lighting on campus in response to concerns about student safety on campus (photo: Taylor Foxx).2018-11-02T18:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/27/winthrop-hosts-20th-annual-u-s-disc-golf-championship/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/park.jpgparkThe Winthrop Gold Course has hosted every U.S. Disc Golf Championship since its founding in 1999, which is considered by many to be the "Super Bowl" of disc golf (photo: Bobby McCree III)2018-10-27T01:40:14+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/10/26/dog-sees-god-tackles-difficult-issues-with-familiar-characters/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_7055-e1540594948804.jpgIMG_7055This is the second time "Dog Sees God" has been staged at Winthrop, after it was first performed in 2009 (photo: Isabelle Schmidt).2018-10-26T23:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/27/new-wu-student-group-focuses-on-hip-hop-culture/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hip-hop-matters.jpgHip Hop MattersThe Hip Hop Matters Club at Winthrop has already attracted a number of students interested in learning more about hip-hop culture (photo: courtesy of Hip Hop Matters).2018-09-27T18:35:38+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/27/winthrop-opens-series-on-news-literacy-journalism/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_1654.jpgIMG_1654The “News Literacy and the Future of Journalism” series is an eight-month collaboration between Winthrop, the S.C. Press Association and the S.C. Humanities (photo: Tiffany Miller).2018-09-27T16:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/13/odd-hours-at-winthrop-starbucks-leaves-customers-confused/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/starbucks.jpgStarbucksA shortage of employees at the Starbucks in the Winthrop DiGiorgio Campus Center has caused the store to keep some odd hours this semester (photo: Pixabay free stock image).2018-09-24T15:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/23/winthrop-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-colleges-in-sc/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/winthrop-2.jpgWinthrop 2Winthrop University was ranked as one of the top schools in the Southeast by the Princeton Review (photo: Bobby McCree).2018-09-23T21:44:44+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/21/local-hotels-work-to-accommodate-those-displaced-by-florence/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_2945.jpgIMG_2945TECO Energy, based in Tampa, provided 250 workers to assist with outages in the Carolinas, including some who stayed at the Hampton Inn in Fort Mill, S.C. (photo: Michael D. Crump).2018-09-21T18:11:07+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/18/rock-hill-program-aims-to-teach-life-lessons-through-cycling/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img950987.jpgIMG950987Students ride bikes through Rock Hill as part of the new Cycle to Success program, which is intended to teach life lessons through cycling (photo: courtesy of Emmett Scott Recreation Center & the Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism).2018-09-18T20:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/17/some-students-paying-others-to-complete-mandated-sexual-assault-training/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/not-anymore.jpegnot anymoreJaqueline Concodora, Winthrop's director of Health and Counseling Services, said she was surprised to learn students were paying others to complete the required Not Anymore training (photo: Tre'Kwan Raynor).2018-09-17T06:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/17/winthrop-sees-increase-in-students-seeking-counseling/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/crawford-e1571119494388.jpgCrawfordWinthrop's Health and Counseling Services, located in room 204 of the Crawford Building, offers after-hours and weekend care for emergencies (photo: Tiffany Miller).2018-09-17T04:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/17/sc-case-of-measles-highlights-need-for-vaccinations/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/vaccine.jpgvaccineIn the wake of a multi-state measles outbreak, both the CDC and DHEC are urging people to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the illness (photo: Pixabay free stock imagine).2018-09-17T02:00:40+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/13/homesickness-anxiety-a-challenge-for-many-first-year-students/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_6734.jpgIMG_6734According to Winthrop’s Health and Counseling Services, 132 freshmen have already come into the counselor’s office since the fall semester started for reasons including anxiety and depression (photo: Isabelle Schmidt).2018-09-13T16:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/2018/09/12/construction-adds-to-winthrop-parking-frustrations/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_2912.jpgIMG_2912A section of the Meadows commuter parking lot, located on the corner of College Avenue and Myrtle Drive near Dinkins Hall, has been sectioned off indefinitely to store construction equipment used by the city of Rock Hill (photo: Michael Crump).2018-09-13T16:39:58+00:00monthlyhttps://palmettoreport.com/contact/https://palmettoreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/person-smartphone-office-table.jpegPlaceholder Image2018-09-06T15:25:20+00:00weekly0.6https://palmettoreport.comdaily1.02026-04-03T19:41:18+00:00