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Dumpster fire broke out behind Powdersville business due to fireworks, fire department says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — The Powdersville Fire Department was called to put out a dumpster fire involving fireworks. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) On Thursday, July 4, just before 4 a.m., Station 7 was dispatched after reports of a dumpster fire at a business on Highway 153. According...
Georgia man wanted for OIS has been arrested
TOCCOA – A Georgia man is wanted for an officer involved shooting that occurred with officers during a traffic stop is in custody. UPDATE: Montavious Cantrell Winkfield is in custody. ORIGINAL RELEASE:. At the request of the Toccoa Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in...
On the Move: Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess was promoted to vice president with Colliers | South Carolina. He served on the Christ Church Episcopal School Alumni Board and was a founding board member of The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties’ Echelon chapter. Burgess is also a member of the International Council...
Former Clemson player confirms new home after entering transfer portal
Infielder Cooper Blauser, who played his freshman season for the Clemson Tigers in 2024, has found a new home after entering the transfer portal back in June. Blauser told The Clemson Insider Wednesday that he was transferring to Jacksonville State in Conference USA. The son of former Atlanta Braves shortstop Jeff Blauser, Cooper Blauser played in 12 games and made eight starts for the Tigers last season, going 3 for 29 (.103) at the plate with a double and a home run. Blauser was one of four Clemson players to enter the transfer portal after the Tigers’ season ended with a loss...
247Sports projects Clemson to play in this 2024 college football bowl game
The Clemson football team has made numerous postseason trips to Orlando over the years. The Tigers have appeared in bowl games in the city no less than seven times, with three appearances coming in the Citrus Bowl (typically played on New Year’s Day) and four in the city’s second bowl game. Orlando’s “other bowl” is now in its second season as the Pop Tarts Bowl. It was initially dubbed the Blockbuster Bowl in the early 90s before taking on a host of other names such as the CarQuest Bowl, MicronPC Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl and Cheez-It Bowl. And according to...
Clemson Extension offers stormwater pond preparation tips
GEORGETOWN, S.C. – Hurricanes are churning in the Atlantic Ocean and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service says now is the time to start preparing stormwater ponds. Amy Scaroni, assistant professor of watershed management at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, said property owners should start now to ensure these ponds are in good health.
Clemson golfer Isabella Rawl named to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team
CLEMSON, S.C. — Isabella Rawl has been named to the 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholar Team. The Lexington, S.C. native is coming off of an impressive season where she recorded four rounds in the 60s within her last six outings. The sophomore health science major also garnered Academic All-ACC honors.
Clemson a big beneficiary in 12-team College Football Playoff, Stewart Mandel says
College football is going to look a lot different this year and in the years to come. While NIL collectives and the transfer portal have changed college sports at warped speed, 2024 marks the beginning of mega-conferences, as well as the dawn of the new 12-team College Football Playoff. The SEC now features 16 schools with the long-awaited additions of Texas and Oklahoma. The ACC has 17 teams with SMU, Stanford and Cal joining the league, and the Big Ten now has a whopping 18 teams — the most since the old Southern Conference (later the Southeastern Conference) had 23 teams in...
Kier Meredith shifts from playing for the Drive and at Clemson to coaching for team USA
Kier Meredith played baseball at Clemson from 2017-2021, then played three seasons of minor league baseball, including last year with the Greenville Drive. However, during the offseason, Meredith ended his playing career to take a job as a scout with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shortly after the career change, he was asked if he’s like to […]
Clemson lacrosse flips another 5-star recruit from Syracuse, midfielder Aubrie Eisfeld
After flipping the commitment of the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, Alexa Spallina, from Syracuse to Clemson, the Tigers have flipped another 5-star recruit from the Orange. Eisfeld is currently the No. 6 overall player in the class, making this already stacked Clemson recruiting class that much more stacked. Head coach Allison Kwolek has been on fire lately recruiting, with the program trending in the right direction. As reported by Inside Lacrosse, Eisfeld initially committed to Kayla Treanor and the Syracuse Orange on September 19. Hailing from Bayport-Blue Point High School in New York, Eisfeld is a talented midfielder. She plays club lacrosse for the Long Island Yellow Jackets 2025 Spallina team alongside fellow standout player Alexa Spallina.
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Florida woman arrested for smuggling several kilos of cocaine into South Carolina, deputies say
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff's Office arrested a Florida woman for trafficking cocaine into South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Evening Headlines) On Wednesday, July 3, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on I-95 north near the 163 mile marker. During...
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
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