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Former OC Tony Elliott Returns to Clemson as Virginia Head Coach
Tony Elliott, the former offensive coordinator at Clemson University, is set to make a poignant return to Death Valley this season. Now the head coach of the University of Virginia football team, Elliott’s return marks his first time back at Clemson since taking up his new role. “To get...
Clemson University trailblazer continues to have an impact eight years after receiving Ph.D.
April Gillens knew while growing up in Eutawville, South Carolina that she wanted to make a contribution to African-American history, but she didn’t know how or where she would find the opportunity. It turns out the opportunity found her at Clemson University. Gillens will forever be the first African...
Texting 911 Now an Option on Campus at Clemson University
Clemson University has introduced a new option to text 9-1-1 for emergencies on the main campus. To use this service, open a new text message, enter 911 in the contact field, type the details of the emergency, and press send. A dispatcher will respond via text shortly. While calling 9-1-1 remains the first and best option, this texting service is recommended for situations where calling is not possible, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities or in circumstances where speaking is difficult. This follows Pickens County’s recent introduction of a similar emergency response option.
Rumor: FSU working to get into Big Ten, but Clemson has no other option but Big 12
FSU is reportedly working to get into the Big Ten by matching the B1G's AAU accreditation requirements, but the Big 12 is reportedly the only option for Clemson due to the SEC not wanting to add a second school in South Carolina. "As we've had to educate so many over...
SC first responders receive mental health check-ins from peers with new program
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A new program is giving first responders across the Palmetto State access to mental health services on demand. The new initiative is the South Carolina Peer Connect App. It connects first responders to trained team members and resources that can help them if they need support. The SC Peer Connect […]
One Injured in Tuesday Afternoon Crash
Around 4:20 Tuesday afternoon, Seneca City Fire and Oconee Rescue 1 were alerted to a vehicle versus tractor trailer incident on Shiloh Road near the Seneca Industrial Park. Engine 74, Heavy Rescue 78, Chief 701, Battalion 7, and Fire Marshal 708 responded. A deputy arriving on the scene confirmed one...
South Carolina teen participated in ‘Zoom bombing’ ring, federal indictment says
A Spartanburg teenager was one of a group of people who repeatedly logged into virtual public meetings to shout racial slurs and make threats to public officials, according to a federal indictment.
Westminster Man Jailed for Resisting Arrest and Domestic Violence
In an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Matthew Dillard Fowler, he is accused of assaulting an Oconee County deputy and resisting arrest during a domestic disturbance call on Spy Mountain Road in Westminster Sunday night. Fowler allegedly head-butted and shoulder-checked the deputy after being handcuffed and led to the patrol vehicle. He faces charges of assault on a police officer and domestic violence, with a $5,000 bond for the assault charge and a $2,500 bond for domestic violence. Fowler remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center.
5 questions for Clemson football, Dabo Swinney at ACC Kickoff, including transfer portal
CLEMSON — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and four Tigers players will take the stage Thursday for the final day of ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. The Clemson players selected are linebacker Barrett Carter, quarterback Cade Klubnik, running back Phil Mafah and defensive back R.J. Mickens. The Tigers look...
$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...
Ranking Upstate's best DLs 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 defensive linemen in the SCHSL. Eastside has two of the top players on the list in Jaquavious Dodd and Michael Posey. Here's our list from No. 7 to No. 1: ...
These 17 pedestrians or cyclists have been killed on Greenville County roads since January
From Jan. 1 to July 23, Greenville County has had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. That number leads the state of South Carolina. Lexington County is second with eight deaths. Here's a list of the victims with ages, whether they were pedestrians or bicyclists, location, day, and time of death. Diego...
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