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Fourth of July protest planned at Sen. Graham's home in support of Palestinians
SENECA, S.C. (WCIV) — The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is planning a protest at Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) home in Seneca on July 4 in support of Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war enters its ninth month. They plan to gather at Graham's home to protest the senator's...
Photos: Ex Clemson football player encourages youth, 'who was I going to be as a man?'
Motivated is what many call the speaker who shifted gears from a student-athlete who played in a football national championship to a person preparing for life after college football at Clemson University and Boston College. Motivation comes with a purpose, too, and Dr. Richard Yeargin III expects it from the...
From the desk of the CWO: What does the data say?
The second Clemson Well-Being Council convened in June to continue the process of building our whole community well-being strategy. We focused on a review of existing data sources to describe the health risks of the population. At Clemson, we do some robust data collection — especially for the student population....
Dabo Swinney Defends Clemson Football: Consistency Amid Criticism, Highlights Recent Success
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney addressed recent perceptions that the Clemson Tigers football program has declined, despite their recent successes. “We’ve been very consistent, even the last three years,” Swinney said in an interview with 247 sports. “There’s a perception, a narrative that gets drummed up that we stink, that we’re no good because we haven’t made a Final Four. We made it six years in a row. It’s hard, you know?”
'I've always loved playing against them': Here's how Reese Basinger chose Clemson softball
Reese Basinger is the latest Evans softball alum to make her mark in Division I softball. A three-time All-Big South performer at Winthrop, she became the newest addition to the Clemson softball program last week. Upon entering the transfer portal after the 2024 season, Basinger quickly became one of the most sought-after college softball players in the country.
Upstate business becomes first distillery allowed to manufacture in city limits
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A group of engineering friends are using their love of spirts to make history in downtown Greenville. Lisa Messenger, Todd Harbin and T.C. Beinke opened the doors to New South Spirits Distillery on Augusta Street, below Smoke on the Water’s old location. “Try something...
Honea Path Police Department receives new, updated patrol vehicles, officers say
HONEA PATH, S.C. — The Honea Path Police Department is in the process of upgrading its patrol car fleet. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, officers with HPPD picked up half of their new patrol car fleet with a new look and design. Over...
Convicted Killer Mom Susan Smith Expresses Readiness for Parole in Jailhouse Call Report
Susan Smith, who has been incarcerated for nearly three decades after drowning her two boys, is upbeat about her approaching parole hearing, telling one of her suitors on a taped phone call that she has done enough time in prison. According to family friends, the renowned South Carolina convict, now 52, has spent the previous […]
Greenville Liberty, Clemson star reaches professional dream
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Julie Mackin just signed with Lexington FC for the inaugural USL Super League season, which made her the first Greenville player to go straight from the Liberty to the pros. “It’s a dream come true,” Mackin said. “I’ve been wanting to do this since I...
Bon Secours Wellness Arena relies on Corley Plumbing for event success
When you have thousands of people attending a big show at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena — also known as The Well — the last thing you want to worry about is the failure of a critical system such as electrical, plumbing or HVAC. That’s why The Well’s...
McMaster removing $2.3M from South Carolina's 2024-25 budget
(The Center Square) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced 21 budget vetoes totaling nearly $2.3 million from the Palmetto State's fiscal 2024-25 budget. The Republican governor announced his vetoes during a Wednesday media briefing, calling on state lawmakers to replace earmarks with merit-based and competitive grants. The budget includes more than 500 earmarks totaling $424.7 million. South Carolina's $40.2 billion spending plan is built around $12.4 billion in general...
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