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SCRA awards $50K grant to ThreatCaptain, welcomes Treblehook as member
South Carolina Research Authority, a public, nonprofit corporation that works to fuel the state’s innovation economy, announced July 2 it awarded a $50,000 acceleration grant to ThreatCaptain LLC of Greenville. The information technology startup is a financial cyber risk tool tailored specifically for managed service providers. FRD Accel LLC...
NEXT Founderville fund growing capital, targeting tech startups
Greenville-based NEXT launched a $6 million capital fund in January 2023. Since then, it has plowed almost $3 million into a handful of companies, with another soon to join the ranks. But Founderville, formerly called the Founders Fund, is much more than a money-in, money-out venture fund, co-founder Shay Houser...
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
Clyburn says he plans to talk to Biden to give assessment
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that aired Tuesday he plans to talk to President Biden soon to give him an assessment of his “standing” with Americans in the wake of the president’s rough debate performance. “I did plan to … talk with him later today or … tomorrow morning,” Clyburn said in…
Fireworks stand in Greenville, South Carolina turns transactions into relief for Ethiopian teens in need
GREENVILLE, S.C. — July 4 is highly anticipated every year across the country, but a fireworks stand in Greenville is making an impact beyond Independence Day. BOOM Fireworks was started back in 2019. "BOOM stands for building opportunities for orphan ministries,” co-founder Danielle Jackson said. BOOM was started...
Clemson declined request from ACC to move Palmetto Bowl to Black Friday, per report
Clemson declined a request from the ACC and ESPN to move its rivalry matchup against South Carolina to Black Friday, according to a report. That news comes from TigerNet, who cites court records in its report. If Clemson had agreed to move the game, it would have been played in primetime on Friday, Nov. 29. Instead, the game will be played as scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 30.
TCI Recruiting Roundup: What's Left for Clemson in 2025 Class?
June has not been as kind to Clemson on the recruiting trail as most had hoped for. While the Tigers do already have 13 verbal pledges, only two of those came from recruits that attended the big official (...)
Top NC prospect Leo Delaney says Clemson's family feel is 'second to none'
Clemson’s relationship with one top prospect is on the rise. Leo Delaney of Charlotte (NC) Providence Day High announced in early June that he had received an offer from the Tigers. According to most recruitment outlets, Delaney is one of the nation’s best offensive linemen for the class of...
Why Clemson joining the SEC wouldn't be such a bad thing for South Carolina football
The rivalry between the South Carolina football program and the Clemson Tigers is one of the best in the country. The game doesn't always get the national recognition it deserves, but hostility in the rivalry is high. This year's game is set for November 30th, and the winner will have bragging rights for the next year.
Photos: Ilka Rasch Centre Stage Gallery
Centre Stage Gallery hosted the opening reception for Ilka Rasch as part of its partnership with the Metropolitan Arts Council. In Rasch’s first solo show, her artwork represents order during chaos. She uses a meditative process and repetitive patterns in her work creating thought-provoking pieces for veriers. Rasch will have her work on display at Centre Stage through August 9.
South Carolina skies illuminate after SpaceX launch
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Was it aliens? Was it a comet? Just a few questions asked by locals after catching a glimpse of the sky this morning. After consulting Storm Team 2, they said it is likely an after-effect from the SpaceX rocket launch in Florida. SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 with 20 Starlink satellites […]
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