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Former Blue Hose Men’s Tennis Standout Max Benson Captures Professional Doubles Title
Mike Tripp/Tim Cowie Photography Men's Tennis 7/22/2024 11:39:00 AM PC Athletic Communications Former Presbyterian Blue Hose men's tennis standout Max Benson captured his professional tennis championship when he teamed with fellow American Oren Vasser to win the ITF M25 Telfs doubles title in Telfs, Austria this weekend. This marks Benson's first tournament title as a professional tennis player. The doubles pair won four matches to claim the title. Benson also won two singles matches in the qualifying draw of the M25 Telfs singles tournament. During his stellar career at Presbyterian, Benson helped the Blue Hose win two Big South Tournament...
Anderson University to be Higher Education Home for Worldwide Human Rights Organization
This fall, billboards featuring the image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will rise across South Carolina, inviting people to find the “antidote for hate, violence and division in our world.”. Central to that initiative is ShareDream.org, a timely and refreshing resource for people from all walks of life,...
New to the Street: Piedmont Periodontics
Piedmont Periodontics offers various services, including laser-assisted new attachment procedure, gum surgery, bone and gum grafting, dental implants, crown lengthening, periodontal maintenance, and oral cancer screenings. Location: 140 Harold Fleming Court, Spartanburg. Hours: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-5 p.m., Monday-Tuesday, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday. For more...
Low-magnitude earthquake shakes NC mountains
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A low-magnitude earthquake shook part of the North Carolina mountains early Sunday morning, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 2.2-magnitude quake struck in the area of Buffalo Cove Road, southeast of Boone and Blowing Rock, just before 4:30 a.m. USGS data...
ACC’s Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Jim Phillips firmly believes in the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference amid the uncertainty of realignment and the wholesale changes to the model of college athletics itself. He was ready to tell everyone why, too, as the league opened its preseason football media...
Recreation facilities enhanced at a community center
Seneca’s Blue Ridge Community Center now has six basketball goals on its newly constructed courts, and the thanks goes to a group of employees at the local BASF plant. Over two days last month, 14 volunteers from the BASF Veterans Employee team committed 60 hours to bring the project to life. The main installation took place June 14 with the installation of MegaSlam72, Mega Slam60, and FX 60 basketball goals. The project attracted attention in the community, as residents stopped by to watch the process. The timing coincided with Juneteenth celebrations and underscored a commitment by BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions to create opportunities and enhancing facilities in underserved communities.
FDA warns food firm over years of positive Listeria tests in dips and spreads
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
Phil Steele Predicts Photo Finish For Major Conference Title Race In 2024
The SMU Mustangs, California Golden Bears, and Stanford Cardinal joined the ACC this offseason. SMU joined from the AAC, while Stanford and Cal were previously in the Pac-12. Phil Steele thinks it will be a close title race in the ACC. In his 2024 preseason rankings for the conference, Steele ...
Clemson Pitcher Austin Gordon Signs Below-Slot MLB Deal with Angels
Clemson Tigers pitcher Austin Gordon signs MLB deal with the Los Angeles Angels, forgoing his final year of eligibility with the Tigers after being drafted in the fifth round of the MLB Draft. The deal is worth $572,500, below the $662,900 slot value for his pick. Gordon signed a deal...
Watch: Clemson Player Featured in TODAY Show Segment
This is a cool feature for Clemson baseball fans to check out. Clemson outfielder Tristan Bissetta was featured in a segment on the Cape Cod league during the TODAY Show on Thursday morning. Bissetta became (...)
Gaffney's Peach Festival in its 47th year celebrates 'the tastier peach state,' see photos
As an ode to what many locals call "the tastier peach state," The City of Gaffney celebrated South Carolina peaches for the 47th year with the annual Peach Fest. The festival began on July 11 and wrapped up on July 20 with a parade down Limestone Street, a pageant at Limestone University, carnival rides, vendors, and wrestling at Henry L. Jolly Park. ...
Father: Bryce Davis Making '40-Year Commitment' With Clemson
GREENSBORO, N.C.- Oftentimes, recruiting tends to be seen from the lens of the player. High school juniors and seniors making one of the biggest decisions of their lives. The parents of those recruits are (...)
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