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FSU and Clemson 'likely' to join Big 12 in next year or so, claims Arizona 247Sports editor
We know the ACC is about to undergo massive changes losing FSU and Clemson, but things could escalate quickly according to WildcatAuthority's Jason Scheer -- who foresees the Big 12 bringing them on sooner than later. "According to sources, there is an internal belief in the Big 12 that Florida...
On the Move: Steve Day
Steve Day was appointed chief operating officer and director of property management for Lee Property Services with Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg. He worked with Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Pepsi Bottling Group, Red Bull North America and Big Red Inc. He also served as executive director in full-time ministry in the nonprofit sector.
Cycling event to raise funds for Alzheimer’s ends in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Cyclists arrived in Mount Pleasant on Sunday after completing this year’s Ride to End ALZ South Carolina bike ride. The event, which raises funds for treatment and research for Alzheimer’s disease, saw 400 cyclists make a three-day, 257-mile trek from Upstate to the Lowcountry.
Man wanted after yelling threats, becoming unruly inside Travelers Rest store, police say
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — Officers with the Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Police Department are asking for help identifying a man they say caused a disturbance inside a GameStop store. Police said the man pictured below went into the GameStop store on Benton Road on July 10 and became unruly...
Salem Strength Team’s Murphy & Crawford Have Great Showing At Bench Nationals in SC
Salem Strength Team’s Monty Murphy and Tim Crawford are competing this weekend at the USA Powerlifting Bench Nationals in Greenville, South Carolina. Monty was 1st in Masters-1 90kg class. Tim won the Masters-1 140kg class and was runner up in the Open 140kg division. Monty Murphy best lift was 364lb. Tim Crawford best was 452lb.
Tommy Bowden says Nick Saban, Charles Barkley should be college sports ‘co-commissioners’
Like most retired coaches, Tommy Bowden isn’t short on opinions when he talks about the current landscape of college sports. The former Clemson coach, who led the Tigers from 1999-2008, last week appeared on a podcast with veteran Birmingham-based sportscaster Doug Bell. When asked about the state of college sports, Bowden offered a suggestion for who could “fix” the college game. “One quick solution, I think, you’ve got to have co-commissioners that’ll get this thing squared away in one year. Let Nick Saban and Charles Barkley be co-commissioners,” Bowden said. “They both bring perspective, unique angles to college football, and that’s what’s...
Traffic sign in Monroe hacked, changed to offensive message
MONROE, N.C. — A traffic sign in Monroe that had signaled to drivers the road was closed for a few weeks appears to have been hacked. According to a WCNC Charlotte viewer who sent in a picture of the incorrect sign, the messaging changed on Sunday. The message reads "Hillary you missed," seemingly referring to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
A realtor asked his Gen Z employee to edit a video. The result went viral
Instagram users are calling for the promotion of an employee who who answered her realtor boss’s request for a video edit with a hilarious montage. Mike Hege is a realtor at Pridemore Properties, a real estate brokerage based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In early July, the 43-year-old asked his company's 27-year-old video marketing manager to make a video for his Instagram and TikTok pages.
Watch Figure 01 humanoid robot train for job at BMW factory
A humanoid robot could handle some tasks on the factory floor of car plants. BMW demonstrated the possibilities with Robotics startup Figure. BMW and Mercedes-Benz have signed contracts for humanoid robots. Tesla’s developing its own. Robotics startup company Figure released a video last week showing its 01 humanoid robot...
Week in review: New law leads MUSC to end gender transition procedures
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) will stop providing gender transition surgeries and hormones for all patients, including adults, due to a new law signed in May. According to the law, “public funds may not be used directly or indirectly for gender transition procedures.”. MUSC Chief Executive Officer...
Southern Wesleyan Announces Smith as Head Golf Coach
Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan University and Director of Athletics Julia Reininga are thrilled to announce the return of Men's and Women's Golf to Southern Wesleyan University. Leading the revitalized programs will be Matt Smith, who has been appointed as the head coach for both the Men's and Women's Golf teams.
Asheville Sandwich Company announces reopening at new Arden location
ASHEVILLE - Asheville Sandwich Company will once again open its doors to serve scratch-made sandwiches to the Asheville area. Five months after closing its West Asheville location, the sandwich shop will be reopening with a new logo in a new spot near Asheville Regional Airport, owners Kevin and Cheri Mullins announced on Facebook...
North Carolina Student Expelled From Christian School After Singing at Venue That Serves Alcohol
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WDNews) – A North Carolina high school student and singer-songwriter was expelled from her Christian private school for performing at a venue that served alcohol. Bailey Griggs, known by her stage name, Bailey Marie, received an email from Cramerton Christian Academy, where she was attending high...
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