December 2025

Development Updates:

The Lantern Hotel in downtown Rock Hill

Leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization Raines is joining forces with The Warren Norman Company, Noble Food and Pursuits, Comporium and WinthropLIFE to create the first boutique hotel in Rock Hill with the mission of employing individuals with disabilities. It will pair boutique-comfort accommodations and elevated service with an exceptional food and beverage enclave, all designed to give every guest an opportunity to become part of something greater.

“The vision for The Lantern in Rock Hill extends beyond exceptional hospitality; it is rooted in intentional community impact, which aligns perfectly with the core values we uphold at Noble Food and Pursuits. We are honored to partner with the Warren Norman Company, an organization that shares our commitment to positively shaping the future of this community through quality development and meaningful local investment,” said Chief Executive Officer Jim Noble.

Program updates:

Student Made Fundraiser: Tinsel & Toast - A Winter Soirée

Over 75 people joined us for a night of timeless holiday elegance at the historic White Home in downtown Rock Hill. Tinsel & Toast - A Winter Soirée celebrates the season of giving with fine company, festive cheer, and a shared mission — empowering the next generation of dreamers, makers, and entrepreneurs. Donations from this event will directly support the growth and continuation of student opportunities through Student-Made Rock Hill empowering young creators to learn, lead, and launch their dreams. Overall, this event was a major success and was able to raise almost 19K for the continuation and expansion of Student Made Rock Hill.

We are thankful to our sponsors of this event:

WRHI
Hamilton & Schiller
Founders
Old Town Association
York Technical College

To learn more click the logo below.