We’re launching the Paradise News Easter “Sunday Best” Contest!

Submit your Easter Sunday outfit for public voting by DM or in FB comments. The three most-voted entries will each receive a gift card and be profiled in the April iss

Women's History Month is ending — but these stories are forever.

This month we honored:
-Lula Bell Wilson — entrepreneur, matriarch, community pillar
-Chantay Forney Bouler — Fort Mill's first Black Finance Director
-Rev. Mary Lore

Rev. Mary Loretta Adams English Spotlight

She worked as a duster at age SEVEN for 50 cents.

Rev. Mary Loretta Adams English, born November 21, 1949, is the pastor of Mount Zion Church in Cheraw — and the first woman ordained in the Rock Hill

Chantay Forney Bouler: ‘Chantay Was First’

41 years of public service. 28 as Finance Director. And she almost didn’t apply.

Chantay Forney Bouler grew up on Coolidge Street right here in Paradise. A friend named Roberta Mackey Pit

Meet Mrs. Lula Bell Wilson — businesswoman, matriarch, and a true daughter of Paradise. 🌟

Born on October 25, 1919, Lula Bell began caring for her siblings at just nine years old after losing her mother. By her teenage years, she was already

Keep the summer from stealing hard-earned progress.

Summer shouldn’t be a setback. Our campers make measurable gains in literacy / problem-solving / teamwork / civic confidence] through lessons woven into every theme. Parents and teachers not

🌈🍀 Feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day with HPF Angels! We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing donors—it’s your generosity that makes a difference! Together, we’re spreading joy and hope. Happy St. Patrick’

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Historic Black Neighborhood Maintains Old Braces for New

Fort Mill’s confederate monuments point to conflict, heritage. The debate goes on.

The Historic Paradise Foundation hosting its Camp Week in Fort Mill

PALMETTO MORNINGS 07/31/20: DANIELLE REDMOND-HISTORIC PARADISE FOUNDATION

Straight Talk 12-15-20 DANIELLE REDMOND-HISTORIC PARADISE FOUNDATION

Fort Mill Nonprofit Receives Grant to Promote Social Justice

Paradise Foundation partners with high school students to children about African Americans inventors

MLK Jr. Day of Service Fort Mill, SC January 18, 2021

Leading Minorities with 21st Century Education Discussing Health and Finance

Leading Minorities with 21st Century Education Spiritual Wellness

Leading Minorities with 21st Century Education Taking Care of Body with Daisy Mitchell

Historic Paradise Foundation follow-up candidate forum for school board / Education candidates

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