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Clemson University trailblazer continues to have an impact eight years after receiving Ph.D.
April Gillens knew while growing up in Eutawville, South Carolina that she wanted to make a contribution to African-American history, but she didn’t know how or where she would find the opportunity. It turns out the opportunity found her at Clemson University. Gillens will forever be the first African...
Chief: Runaway cow returned to owner after escaping capture from police
PICKENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Pickens Police Department said a runaway cow was recaptured after a lengthy pursuit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Chief Randall Beach said the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office initially got a call around midnight saying the cow was last seen on Doodle Trail before it went into the city around 1 a.m.
Texting 911 Now an Option on Campus at Clemson University
Clemson University has introduced a new option to text 9-1-1 for emergencies on the main campus. To use this service, open a new text message, enter 911 in the contact field, type the details of the emergency, and press send. A dispatcher will respond via text shortly. While calling 9-1-1 remains the first and best option, this texting service is recommended for situations where calling is not possible, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities or in circumstances where speaking is difficult. This follows Pickens County’s recent introduction of a similar emergency response option.
The SEC has a surprise conference competitor in 2024
Over the past 20 years, the ACC has fallen off in regards to competing against the SEC. And now, they do not just have the SEC to worry about, but the Big Ten as well who seems to be on the rise. Over the past decade or so specifically, the ACC has been led by the Clemson Tigers who since the college football playoff era began are the only ACC school to have a national championship with two under head coach Dabo Swinney.
Drier Wednesday ahead of overnight storms
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - We get a brief break from the storms during the day Wednesday. But the storms return overnight and through the rest of the week. Wednesday brings a little bit of a break, at least through the daylight hours. We start off dry with just an isolated rain chance during the day. The storm chances ramp up during the evening hours and stay elevated overnight into the early hours of Thursday. With the lower rain chances, temperatures are able to soar once again into the upper 80s to around 90 in the Upstate. It’s still very humid so feels like temperatures are in the upper 90s.
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
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...
Phillips: Expanded CFP ‘A Good Thing for the ACC’
Jim Phillips believes the expanded College Football Playoff is good for the sport -- and the Atlantic Coast Conference. As ACC Media Days got underway this week, the ACC Commissioner discussed the new 12-team (...)
Clemson Professor Patents Peach Varieties to Help Save Vital South Carolina Industry
The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981. Its offices sit just off campus in a nondescript high-rise that overlooks downtown Clemson’s three-block run of shops and restaurants. It is little known, but its impact is significant. CURF’s mission is to advance the research...
2024 Pigskin preview: Christ Church Cavaliers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — After winning back-to-back 1A state championships, the Christ Church Cavaliers are moving up to 3A this year. With a new classification, expectations remain the same under head coach Quin Hatfield. "There is no complacency, still hungry. 'Hey, can these guys compete in 3A? Can they move...
Tony Elliott Holds Court at ACC Football Kickoff
CHARLOTTE - Former Clemson player and offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is in his third season as head coach at Virginia. Elliott and the Cavaliers were on tap Tuesday at the ACC Football Kickoff. Elliott (...)
CLEAR now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment at GSP Airport
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, announced Tuesday morning that it’s expanding its services at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport by adding TSA PreCheck enrollments. CLEAR, which has provided expedited screening services at GSP since June 2022, will now offer TSA PreCheck enrollments and renewals starting July 23. Airport officials said TSA […]
Concert delayed as storms impact Simpsonville area
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park announced that a concert scheduled for tonight was delayed as storms moved through the area. Officials said doors were supposed to open for the Creed Summer of ‘99 Tour at 5:30 p.m. At 7:35 p.m. the venue confirmed...
Event promises bowling bonanza as largest in Greenville, South Carolina, history, officials say
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Officials announced on Tuesday that Greenville will host a major sports event, calling it the biggest event ever held in the city and one of the largest in South Carolina. Officials with VisitGreenvilleSC and the Greenville Convention Center are hoping the U.S. Bowling Open Championship is...
Cavaliers Ready to Give Elliott win in Return to Clemson
CHARLOTTE — Chico Bennett, Jr. started his college football career at Georgia Tech. In fact, his first game was at Clemson in 2019 when he had four solo tackles as a true freshman. Bennett spent two seasons (...)
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