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See photos: Spectators watch 'Light the Lake' 4th of July fireworks show at Lake Hartwell
On the eve of the Fourth of July, colors of fireworks explosions burst in the air over Lake Hartwell. The “Light the Lake” event, with spectators watching from their lawn chairs, blankets, on a tailgate, or even from inside the car, provided excitement and cheers. The event was sponsored by Clemson University and the City of Clemson.
Clemson, South Carolina, creating ordinance to govern shelter for dogs during extreme temperatures
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson city officials are creating an ordinance that governs when dogs should have adequate access to shelter during extreme temperatures. The ordinance passed the city council during their meeting, on Monday night. "The city had fewer than, I think it was eight animal complaints last year,...
Walhalla, South Carolina, community raises concerns over discolored water
WALHALLA, S.C. — People living in the city of Walhalla have been reporting their water has been coming out discolored, causing concern about what is being sent to their homes and businesses. Starting last week, people reported that their water was different shades of color, from brown to orange.
Walhalla Utilities Director Leaves for Position with Westminster
Walhalla’s utilities director Scott Parris has resigned after over 20 years, following a tense city council meeting about the utility department’s struggles, and will join Westminster as utilities director. Westminster city administrator Kevin Bronson reached out to Parris after hearing about the meeting and offered him the position, which Parris accepted. Parris’ last day in Walhalla is July 8, and he starts in Westminster on July 9 with a salary of $90,000.
City, health officials issue statements on discolored water in Walhalla
WALHALLA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials are reiterating that the drinking water in Walhalla is safe, but residents are still concerned about its discoloration. Viewers reached out to FOX Carolina in June about brown water coming from faucets, refrigerators and hoses. The City of Walhalla said the discoloration is due...
Clemson’s Turn To Present a Motion To Dismiss
If this feels all too familiar, it should. A member school of the Atlantic Coast Conference in court with its lawyers arguing against those representing the conference. Whether it is FSU v. ACC, Clemson v. ACC, The ACC v. Florida State, or The ACC v. Clemson, it is like “déjà vu all over again, to paraphrase the great social philosopher Yogi Berra. It was Clemson’s turn to present a motion to dismiss a lawsuit on Tuesday.
Clemson City Council Discusses Rezoning, Animal Ordinances, and CATbus Contract
The city of Clemson met Monday to discuss various agenda items, including rezoning parcels, dog shelters, police promotions, a Duke Energy grant, and a contract with Seneca for CAT bus services. The meeting began in executive session to receive legal advice on the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)...
Monthly Musings on South Carolina's Business Community
Monthly musings on Clarios breaking ground on $16M expansion of battery components plant in West Union, DP3 Architects celebrates 40 years in business, Lancaster County earns six National Achievement awards, Furman women’s basketball. Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s car batteries, broke ground in June on...
The Bascom names Niki Kinkade as new director
The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts, located in Highlands, North Carolina, is welcoming Niki Kinkade as its new Executive Director starting mid-July. Kinkade comes to The Bascom with more than 15 years of experience in the arts nonprofit sector. Since 2017, Kinkade has served as Executive Director of the Art Center of the […] The post The Bascom names Niki Kinkade as new director appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
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