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Clemson-ACC dueling lawsuits come closer to decision
In a Mecklenburg County, N.C. courtroom, a judge promised Clemson and ACC representatives two rulings in the ACC vs. Clemson case before, in a similar case, the two parties face each other again in Pickens County, S.C. court next week.
Clemson City Council Discusses Rezoning, Animal Ordinances, and CATbus Contract
The city of Clemson met Monday to discuss various agenda items, including rezoning parcels, dog shelters, police promotions, a Duke Energy grant, and a contract with Seneca for CAT bus services. The meeting began in executive session to receive legal advice on the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)...
New proposed ordinance set standards for animal sheltering during extreme weather
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Clemson City Council passed a first reading of a new proposed ordinance that establishes standards for sheltering dogs outside during extreme weather conditions. The ordinance states, when keeping a dog outside for longer than four hours when the temperature is equal to or greater than...
Clemson City Council Meeting This Evening
The City of Clemson has a lengthy agenda for its first meeting of July, taking place this evening. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, with potential action on discussed matters afterward. A public hearing on the proposed rezoning of six parcels near U.S. Highway 76 and Ligon Street will follow, potentially changing their classification from RM-1 (two-family residential) to RM-4 (multi-family residential).
What is open and closed on 4th of July in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson? What to know
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday, and many people will have the day off because it is a federal holiday. Those who are off will likely celebrate with cookouts, fireworks shows, and other festivities. Will you be able to shop, buy groceries? Is Walmart open?. Most...
Travel guide names an Upstate shop the best candy store in South Carolina
Kimberly Blackwell got into the candy business when her real estate business was slow. "I'm a mortgage broker and mortgage rates got kinda high and it got slow, and I was thinking what can I do to bring in some business, and had a crazy idea to start the candy store....
City, health officials issue statements on discolored water in Walhalla
WALHALLA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials are reiterating that the drinking water in Walhalla is safe, but residents are still concerned about its discoloration. Viewers reached out to FOX Carolina in June about brown water coming from faucets, refrigerators and hoses. The City of Walhalla said the discoloration is due...
Walhalla Utilities Director Leaves for Position with Westminster
Walhalla’s utilities director Scott Parris has resigned after over 20 years, following a tense city council meeting about the utility department’s struggles, and will join Westminster as utilities director. Westminster city administrator Kevin Bronson reached out to Parris after hearing about the meeting and offered him the position, which Parris accepted. Parris’ last day in Walhalla is July 8, and he starts in Westminster on July 9 with a salary of $90,000.
Walhalla City Council Allocates $64,000 in Fiscal Year Budget, Shifts Focus to Staff Pay and Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
The Walhalla City Council met Thursday to finalize the appropriation of $64,000 in the city’s $27 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Initially, the council considered hiring an accounting clerk to alleviate the financial responsibilities of the billing clerks. Options included making the position part-time, saving the money, or reclassifying the funds for other uses. After discussion, the council decided not to hire an additional accounting clerk, expressing concerns about finding qualified part-time help. Instead, they opted to reclassify the funds to provide additional pay for current staff who take on financial duties and to address the much-needed zoning ordinance rewrite by the Appalachian Council of Governments.
Monthly Musings on South Carolina's Business Community
Monthly musings on Clarios breaking ground on $16M expansion of battery components plant in West Union, DP3 Architects celebrates 40 years in business, Lancaster County earns six National Achievement awards, Furman women’s basketball. Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s car batteries, broke ground in June on...
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