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Gaffney's Peach Festival in its 47th year celebrates 'the tastier peach state,' see photos
As an ode to what many locals call "the tastier peach state," The City of Gaffney celebrated South Carolina peaches for the 47th year with the annual Peach Fest. The festival began on July 11 and wrapped up on July 20 with a parade down Limestone Street, a pageant at Limestone University, carnival rides, vendors, and wrestling at Henry L. Jolly Park. ...
Angels officially sign former Clemson pitcher Austin Gordon
Former Clemson baseball pitcher Austin Gordan has officially signed his MLB contract. Gordan was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth round as the 110th overall pick. Although the slot value for the 110th pick is valued at $662,900, his contract is worth $572,500. In 2024, Gordan’s role changed throughout the season, breaking into the starting rotation before moving to closer. The righty pitched 24 2/3 innings his final year with an ERA of 2.19 and a 3.8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He finished 2-2. In Clemson’s final loss to Florida, Gordan helped force extra innings with arguably his best performance of the season. He pitched five innings, including one in extra innings, and struck out ten batters while giving up only two earned runs and three walks. He finished his career at Clemson with an ERA of 4.64 in 151 1/3 innings pitched and a 3.2 Strikeout-to-walk ratio in 55 games.
Community invited to third annual LDHS Meet the Raiders
Two years ago, Erin Patterson, Head Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading Coach for Laurens District High School 55 (LDHS), and others on the athletic team wanted to start an event that showcased their athletes. “We’re big on tradition and community and we thought it would be great to invite the community...
Son of retired Upstate fire chief, dispatcher passes away
MARIETTA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Slater Marietta Fire Department Auxiliary Group announced the passing of telecommunicator Jeremy Cruell. According to the department, Cruell is the son of retired fire chief Marion Cruell. Officials said Jeremy began his firefighting journey as an explorer with Slater Marietta and became a volunteer...
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
Three men to stand trial Monday in death of a 43-year-old Fountain Inn man, what to know
Three men are set to stand trial Mondayfor the attempted robbery that led to the death of a 43-year-old man. On Jun 6, 2019, Bruce Campbell was shot to death in a vehicle outside his Fountain Inn home. Five years later, Tori Staton, 35, Miguel Otero, 22, and Trico Anthony Ladson, 30, will now...
Carles makes it back-to-back at SC Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship
Mia Carles, of Clinton, entered the 25th South Carolina Junior Girls’ Match Play Championship last month at The Wildewood Club in Columbia with one goal; repeat as tournament champion. With potentially 108-holes of match play ahead and a competitive field amongst her, it certainly wasn’t going to be an easy task for the reigning champ.
Port Royal, Bluffton ranked among safest cities in South Carolina
In a recent study recently released before this summer by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton came in at a very impressive #1 on the list and on this side of the Broad River Bridge, Port Royal came in at #9. Each year, SafeWise experts...
Employee charged with stealing SC DMV funds
A Camden woman faces a felony charge for allegedly using state computers to steal thousands of dollars while working for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. SLED agents arrested Julia Haley Baker, 22. She was charged with computer crime in the first degree and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office. If convicted, she could be fined up to $50,000 and/or sentenced to up to five years in prison.
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Fall Camp Preview: Clemson Once Again Expected to Be Stout On Defense
Once again, Clemson is expected to field a really strong defensive unit in 2024. Led by a dominant defensive front, the Tigers were No. 8 in total defense last season, holding opponents to just 287.8 yards (...)
Where Clemson’s 2025 recruiting class ranks after huge commitment from 4-star Bryce Davis
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have secured a major addition to their 2025 recruiting class. Four-star defensive end Bryce Davis committed to Clemson on Saturday, picking the Tigers over Georgia, Duke, and South Carolina. According to 247 Sports composite rankings, Davis is the No. 59 overall player and No. 8 defensive lineman in his class. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound edge rusher was a priority for Clemson, receiving one of their first offers last June. He visited several times over the past year, including an official visit in June. With the addition of Davis comes a jump in the Tigers’ 2025 class rankings. Clemson was off to a stellar start initially in this class, but things slowed down drastically—drastically until the addition of Davis, of course. Clemson’s 2025 class now ranks No. 11 overall for 247Sports composite rankings, No. 6 for On3, and No. 15 for Rivals, right around where the Tigers have been the past few seasons.
ESPN names Clemson’s biggest ‘question mark’ heading into 2024
Clemson hasn’t been to the College Football Playoff since 2020, and a recent piece from ESPN staff writers named the biggest reason why from the standpoint of position play. While listing their biggest question marks for post-spring Top 25 teams heading into the 2024 season, ESPN named the quarterback position as the Tigers’ biggest uncertainty. Per staff writer David Hale: “Here’s a mind-boggling stat: From 2015 to 2020, Clemson had the ACC’s best Total QBR against FBS opponents. From 2021 to 2023, the Tigers ranked dead last. Cade Klubnik isn’t responsible for all of that, and there are certainly other factors at play (O-line, wide...
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