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Why a Serbian native could be key for South Carolina peaches
A horticulture expert at Clemson University took an unusual path to her professorship. The patented variations of Ksenija Gasic could help solve the problems plaguing the South Carolina peach industry. In a profile of the Clemson Research Foundation, Gasic is seen picking a peach at the Musser Fruit Research Center in the Friendship Community of Oconee County. She grew up in a small village in the European country of Serbia. But it was a fellowship to go to England for a year of peaches research that changed Gasic’s trajectory.
‘People need to hear from the doctors.’ Georgia OBGYNs attack state’s abortion law
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp steered the “heartbeat bill” through the GOP-controlled General Assembly in 2019, prohibiting most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, typically about six weeks into a pregnancy.
Eugenia Duke Bridge Closed for Two Weeks; Bridge Will Reopen on Nights and Weekends
A popular pedestrian bridge located behind the Peace Center will be closed from 7 am to 5:30 pm, Monday, July 22, to Friday, July 26. The bridge will reopen each night and on the weekend. Construction will continue on Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, with a full closure...
Changes are coming to SC schools. Here's what you need to know.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two provisos are now in effect requiring students to use the bathroom of their assigned sex at birth, and banning cell phones in classrooms. But there are still a few steps to go for both of these policies. The Board of Education will have to create...
HOT PROPERTIES: Morgan Stanley leases space on Morrison Street in Charleston
Hot Properties is a weekly roundup of commercial real estate transactions across the Palmetto State. Submit your commercial real estate transactions for our Hot Properties report through our online fo...
Ranking Upstate's best OLs in 2024 South Carolina high school football season
With the South Carolina high school football season nearing its Aug. 23 kickoff of Week Zero, here's a look at rankings for the Upstate's best offensive linemen in the SCHSL. The list includes Gaffney's Shedrick Sarratt and Scottland Dover, arguably the best duo in the state. Best SC high school football OLs in Upstate for 2024 ...
5 players Dabo Swinney's assistants say are primed for leap with Clemson football in 2024
CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has built his staff with experienced play callers, coaches and recruiters. He added offensive line coach Matt Luke and defensive ends coach Chris Rumph to his staff in December. With the NCAA rule change regarding the number of coaches, Swinney also brought in more coaches and revised roles for others to build out a 20-person support staff. ...
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