Interview with Stephen Turner - OH 632

Stephen Turner

Interviewer

Rebecca Masters

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Abstract

This interview was conducted as part of the Winthrop History Project, an initiative led by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters. The project aimed to document Winthrop’s transformation over Dr. DiGiorgio’s 24-year tenure, tracing the institution’s evolution from Winthrop College to Winthrop University. Designed to supplement Dr. Ross Webb’s The Torch is Passed, which chronicles Winthrop’s history up to Dr. DiGiorgio’s presidency, this project sought to provide a comprehensive account of this significant period.

A key component of the initiative was a series of recorded interviews with members of the extended Winthrop community who played a role in shaping the university’s progress. These firsthand narratives preserve the voices, experiences, and perspectives of those who contributed to Winthrop’s growth and development.

This interview features Stephen Turner, who served as Executive Director of the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation and Director of Economic and Urban Development for the City of Rock Hill. Turner played a vital role in Rock Hill’s economic growth, serving the city in various capacities from 1984 to 1996 and from 2000 until his retirement in 2020. In his role, he collaborated with Winthrop on numerous initiatives, particularly in the redevelopment of the area spanning from Winthrop University to Downtown Rock Hill, known as Knowledge Park. In this discussion, Turner shares his experiences and insights from working with President Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and his contributions to the university’s broader community development efforts.

Publication Date

8-18-2015

Unique Identifier

OH 632

Format

MP3;

Length

01:26:10

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Series

Anthony DiGiorgio

Interview with Stephen Turner - OH 632

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