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5 questions for Clemson football, Dabo Swinney at ACC Kickoff, including transfer portal
CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and four Tigers players will take the stage Thursday for the final day of ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. The Clemson players selected are linebacker Barrett Carter, quarterback Cade Klubnik, running back Phil Mafah and defensive back R.J. Mickens. The Tigers look...
5 new policies advance safety for University and its people
Five new policies in three categories were recently documented on the University Policies website. “The policy program is always available to answer questions and discuss how a policy might impact someone,” said Monique Everroad, director of policy initiatives in University Compliance & Ethics. “We believe in helping people do the right thing by making the information readily available and understandable. It’s as easy as contacting us first for a quick call.”
Rumor: FSU working to get into Big Ten, but Clemson has no other option but Big 12
FSU is reportedly working to get into the Big Ten by matching the B1G's AAU accreditation requirements, but the Big 12 is reportedly the only option for Clemson due to the SEC not wanting to add a second school in South Carolina. "As we've had to educate so many over...
Iron Horses, Bishops athletic programs peak near SC’s top
Dan Minkin will never forget his first year as athletic director at Philip Simmons High School. Minkin signed on in time for the 2019-20 academic year. That academic year will be remembered at PSHS as the year of the first graduating class in the school’s history. It will also be known as the year the COVID-19 pandemic shut down high school athletics around the country.
New Publix grocery store to open in Powdersville, South Carolina, company says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — An Upstate South Carolina area is getting a new grocery store, officials announced Wednesday. Jared Glover, with Publix Super Markets, Inc., said the company signed a lease on a new store location in Powdersville. Publix at Ferguson Town Center will be located at the northwest corner...
Cow back with owner after 2 chases with police in Pickens
PICKENS, S.C. — A runaway cow is back with its owner in Pickens, South Carolina, after escaping twice and leading police on a "lengthy pursuit." (Watch the video above for a play-by-play recap of the capture) The Pickens Police Department posted on Facebook Wednesday morning that they had cornered...
Three injured in four vehicle wreck – Highway 153
Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a four vehicle wreck on Highway 153. Powdersville and Three and Twenty firefighters had to extricate one patient from one of the vehicles. Medshore and two QRV’s also responded. Highway 153 northbound was closed for more than an hour as troopers investigated the wreck. (Photo by David Rogers)
Two Greenville County men make ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
Ryan Stratis and Bob Reese, both from Greenville County, have made their way to the semifinals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Their next episode is set to air Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. Stratis is one of the longest-running contestants, first appearing on the show in season one. “I...
Upcountry Fiber issues statement after employee experiences arc flash in Anderson County
A contractor working for Upcountry Fiber and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Anderson County experienced an arc flash on Monday while assisting with deploying broadband internet services. According to a press release, Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, administered life-saving procedures on-site, and transported the injured person to AnMed Health Medical Center for further treatment. The contractor was then transported to the Augusta Burn Center. No new details have been released on their condition. ...
Irmo Town Council Attends MASC Conference
Irmo Town Council and staff members recently participated in the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) conference held in Greenville. This annual event is dedicated to training, networking, and recognizing community development projects. Council members Gabriel Penfield, Phyllis Coleman, Erik Sickenger, Dr. Barbara Waldman, and Mayor Bill Danielson were in...
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