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Clemson taking down Georgia ranked the No. 1 ‘shocking result’ that would shake up college football
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers have a unique opportunity to make some serious noise in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. As most know by now, the Tigers open their season against the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 1 at a neutral site. That neutral site being at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, is not much of a neutral site. Even with the tough task of a near-road matchup and facing the expected No. 1 ranked team to start the season, Clemson has a real shot to win this. The talent is there, and it is as simple as the...
Halton MEI USA selects Anderson County for first SC facility
Halton MEI USA Inc., a manufacturer of indoor climate technology, is investing $2.6 million to establish its first South Carolina facility in Anderson County, the company announced July 23. Founded in Finland in 1969, Halton will be leasing a 39,000-square-foot space at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Drive in Piedmont with...
$500K in ARPA Funds Allotted to Easley YMCA for Childcare Facility
Pickens County Council approved $500,000 in aid to the Easley YMCA for a childcare facility at its meeting earlier this week. The decision follows findings from the Pickens County Childcare/Workforce task force, which highlighted that 50% of the county is in “childcare deserts,” with insufficient childcare options. The...
Tractor trailer catches fire on I-85
Firefighters from Piercetown and Hopewell responded to a tractor trailer fire Monday afternoon. The driver pulled the burning trailer into the southbound rest area along I-85 near the 23 mile marker. The trailer was loaded with chips and fruit juices. A QRV stood by as a precaution while firefighters extinguished blaze. (Photo by David Rogers)
Potbelly Franchisee Adds Halal Guys, Plus More Multi-Unit News
The Halal Guys signed a five-unit agreement to mark its entry into South Carolina. Shak Patel, a multi-unit Potbelly franchisee, plans to develop Halal Guys locations in Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Columbia, South Carolina. With business partners Vrund Patel and Robert Parks, the trio formed The Carolina Guys to expand the gyro- and chicken-focused concept. Founded in 1990, The Halal Guys has more than 100 locations.
Midlands Technical College becomes first Gable Grant recipient from South Carolina
The Lowe’s Foundation awarded the Midlands Technical College Foundation $1 million making it part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants today. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has expanded skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states.
6 people sentenced for illegally running guns from South Carolina to N.J.
Six South Carolina men have been issued prison sentences after conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including nine handguns in New Jersey, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Tuesday. Kendell McFadden, 31, of Florence, South Carolina was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday for his role in a two...
Spartanburgers to compete in High-A, join same division as Drive
News Video Weather Sports Your Carolina Livin’ Upstate Community Report It! About Us. The Hub City Spartanburgers are one step closer to reviving its Upstate legacy with the announcement the team will compete in the High-A South Atlantic League (SAL) when it makes its 2025 debut.
Legal experts doubt GOP's challenge to Biden swap
News Video Weather Sports Your Carolina Livin’ Upstate Community Report It! About Us. Republicans are threatening legal challenges over President Joe Biden's decision to leave the race but legal experts say those are unlikely to be successful.
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