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Kelley Hester Extended Through 2029
CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson Women’s Golf Head Coach Kelley Hester has agreed to an extension that runs through the end of 2029, Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced. One year since leading the Tigers to its first conference title in program history, Hester again advanced to the ACC finals and then led the team to its first NCAA Quarterfinals appearance in match play. Hester is entering her ninth season as the head coach of the women’s golf program this fall. Under her leadership, the Tigers reached match play in the NCAA National Tournament, finishing fifth in the nation, and were...
Clemson drops new campaign for 50th year of varsity women’s athletics
CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Athletic Department launched its celebratory campaign signaling the beginning of the 50th year of varsity women’s athletics on July 18, 2024. The campaign, centered around the phrase ‘She will Triumph,’ celebrates the rich history of the people and events that have made Clemson Athletics what it is today while signifying the continued growth and competitive excellence of the future of women’s athletics. Women’s athletics at Clemson have grown to more than 250 student-athletes across 12 varsity sports and saw more than 150,000 fans in attendance at its home competitions in 2023-24. The 2024-25 athletic year marks...
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...
Downtown Greenville pedestrian bridge to close for renovations
Eugenia Duke Bridge over the Reedy River in downtown Greenville will be closed for portions of two weeks for renovations. The work includes replacing the pedestrian bridge’s deteriorated pine deck planks with new Thermo Ash decking. An environmentally friendly anti-slip coating will be added to the deck. The bridge structure will also be repainted.
Private school advocates speak out against lawsuit looking to take away state funding
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The upcoming school year is about a month away and the South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning whether state funding should help families pay for private educations. Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last spring to establish an education scholarship trust fund providing $6,000 to help pay for tuition, supplies […]
Car crash on Piedmont Road in Anderson, ‘traumatic injuries’ reported
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Powdersville Fire Department said Saturday they were alerted to a car crash on Piedmont Rd. at Pine Rd. The fire department said their Station 7 was alerted to a motor vehicle accident with injuries around 4:30 p.m. Both vehicles were off the road when the department arrived.
Clemson Tigers News: Brad Brownell, Erik Bakich, Mike Noonan
Clemson’s Board Of Trustees met yesterday to approve a new budget, which includes athletics. The Tigers saw success in many sports this past year, and the coaches for those teams are being rewarded. Clemson Men’s Basketball coach Brad Brownell led his team to its first Elite 8 appearance in...
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