# Rock Hill Herald Local SC News — South Carolina Live Articles

> Local news, sports, and video coverage from Rock Hill, SC. (iPhone/iPad app by The McClatchy Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-hill-herald-local-sc-news/id507321327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The McClatchy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/382902281)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 639 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: European Spanish, American English
- Released: 2012-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-hill-herald-local-sc-news/id507321327/reviews.md

## What is Rock Hill Herald Local SC News?

The Rock Hill Herald local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Chester, and communities throughout York County in South Carolina.

The Rock Hill Herald local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily journalism serving York County residents. Our newsroom delivers reporting on local government, public safety, education, courts, business, and community issues shaping daily life in Rock Hill and surrounding York County communities, alongside statewide coverage and national headline news.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Chester, and York County
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom
• The Rock Hill Herald local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns
• Edition, a digital destination delivering a complete daily report of local, statewide, national, and world news curated overnight by our editors

LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and major national news coverage
• View photos and videos from local reporting and community events across York County

LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers

PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more
• Bookmark news articles to read later
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode

Other Features
• Browse articles by category
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email
• Comment on news articles
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper
• Recharge and unwind with puzzles and games

GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE ROCK HILL HERALD LOCAL NEWSPAPER APP
The Rock Hill Herald local newspaper covers York County and South Carolina with in depth local journalism. Stay connected to local daily news, crime, sports, and national headlines wherever you go.

Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy 
Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.heraldonline.com/customer-service/terms-of-service/text-only/ 
For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

## Key features

- Daily local news coverage
- AI-generated article summaries
- Live local news video
- Full local sports reporting
- Personalized news feeds
- Bookmark articles
- Dark and light mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Montly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## What do users think of Rock Hill Herald Local SC News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to read for low vision users
- 📰 Draws news from multiple sources
- 📰 One-stop news source
- 👍 Supports local newspaper
- 👍 Great local sports coverage
- 👍 Well-designed and works well
- 👍 Fast and easy local news access
- 👍 Great app for Rock Hill folks
- 👍 Easy to follow new format
- 👍 Love it and use it daily

**Cons**

- 😞 Demands subscription/sign-in issues
- 😞 Terrible service
- 😞 App jumps around while reading
- 😞 Expensive subscription price
- 😞 Customer unfriendly app
- 😞 Subscription required to view local news
- 😞 Cannot access anything without subscription
- 😞 Not interested in searching for items
- 😞 Poor app design
- 😞 App requires iOS 7.0 or higher
- 😞 Intrusive ad space at bottom
- 😞 Small window for reading articles
- 😞 Locking page view in landscape mode
- 😞 Article reading limits
- 😞 App crashes
- 😞 App doesn't work
- 😞 White screen then closes
- 😞 Press+ account requirement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Continues to demand subscribe/sign-in
- App jumps all over while reading
- Opens to white screen then closes
- App states "unable to load some content" and force closes
- Locked page view in landscape mode
- Article limit
- Ad space intrusive
- Double red bars reduce reading window

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Local events section
- Comments section visible

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-hill-herald-local-sc-news/id507321327/reviews.md

### 5/5 — No title.

*2026-07-29*

Need more local news and sports.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. This will be passed along to our newsroom for review. We Thank you for being a subscriber and want to be your number one source for news and local content.

### 5/5 — E-edition for Low Vision Works Well

*2022-11-14*

I read the E-edition evwey day, they adapt it on the iPhone for low vision users. You increase the font size so it's easy to read the black on white page. I wish a dark mode were available. The alternative is copy the text and paste it into a reader like voice dream. I listen to articles with Voice Dream as well as read the articles in white with black background. I like how the paper draws news from Tribune News service, Washington post, AP news and local bureaus. I like that I do not need to subscribe to other papers. The herald is truly a one-stop news source.

 I am happy to support our local newspaper.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and supporting local journalism.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on my iPad

*2021-03-25*

Demands that I subscribe or sign in; I sign in, but it continues to demand that I subscribe or sign in.  I can sign in and read from my browser, but why have an app?

**Developer response:** We apologize for the issues. Please email us at customerservice@heraldonline.com for assistance.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-02-16*

Terrible service!

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-10-11*

This app must have been developed by a six year old. It jumps all over while trying to read an article. There was nothing wrong with the Olive app. I don’t really need it if this is the best you have.  Mike Sines

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-10-08*

Still does not work

### 1/5 — $129.99/year?!

*2019-10-07, version 7.3.0*

Get real. I’ll make do with the Fort Mill Sun, Fox 46 and other free sources.

### 1/5 — Subscription

*2019-10-06*

Disappoint that I have to pay to view my local news....

### 1/5 — App

*2019-09-23*

This is the most customer “unfriendly” app I have on my tablet. Seems every time you want to make improvements you fail miserably. You should get feedback from interested readers and not the younger generation who could care less about reading a paper. You are about to lose a long time customer if user friendly version isn’t established.

### 1/5 — It was fine until...

*2019-08-08*

It was fine until it became subscription based. I had no problems until today and now I can’t access anything. I’m sorry Rock Hill Herald. I am not paying for a subscription to your service. Return this to how it was please.

## Frequently asked questions about Rock Hill Herald Local SC News

### What kind of news can I find in the Rock Hill Herald News app?

The app provides daily local news and stories from around York County, SC, including investigative reporting, national headlines, crime, local business, and opinions. It also offers live video coverage of local and national news stories.

### Does the app cover local sports?

Yes, the app offers full coverage reporting on local, pro, and college sports teams. You can stay connected to your favorite teams and sports writers, ensuring you don't miss any important game updates or analysis.

### Is the Rock Hill Herald News app free to use?

The app is available for free download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include premium content or features beyond the standard news access.

### Can I personalize my news experience?

Absolutely. You can personalize your news feed by selecting topics that matter most to you and bookmarking articles to read later. The app also supports both dark and light modes for comfortable reading.

### What regions does the Rock Hill Herald News app cover?

The app is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories specifically from Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Chester, and York in South Carolina. It aims to cover the region comprehensively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.17 — 2026-08-13

• Support for blockquotes on articles
• Adds support for article list HTML links 
• Push notification permission request delayed to News tab
• Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 11.1.15 — 2026-07-08

Adds support for Edition banner ads

### 11.1.13 — 2026-06-18

• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to”
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 11.1.1 — 2026-03-04

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.

### 10.4.0 — 2025-10-30

This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.

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