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Steve Spurrier thinks Clemson and Florida State ‘belong’ in SEC
Legendary college football coach Steve Spurrier had many sparring matches and one-liners at the expense of both Florida State and Clemson when he was head coach at Florida and South Carolina. But the Head Ball Coach was all business when he said this week that he believes both Clemson and Florida State belong in the SEC — if the schools are presented with the opportunity to join. Spurrier made the remarks to host Ali Peek Wilbur on the A Peak Inside Florida Gators Football podcast Tuesday. “I think FSU definitely belongs in the SEC, but Clemson sort of belongs there also,” Spurrier said....
Writing to a new chapter, Tony Elliott returns to ‘special’ Clemson this fall
CHARLOTTE - Most football seasons have just one homecoming. This year, Clemson has two. Officially, Stanford is marked as Clemson's homecoming matchup on the calendar, but this year poses a different type of celebration. Virginia’s first trip back to Clemson since 2020 also marks the first time Tony Elliott will...
Simpsonville rejects residential development density increase: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of the July 23 meeting of Simpsonville City Council. Failed: Change to Timber’s Edge development plans. Council rejected a change to the Timber’s Edge development. The applicants, DR Group and Grey Engineering, planned to remove the community’s rear load garages and road to increase the density from 42 homes to 49 units.
Two Greenville County men make ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
Ryan Stratis and Bob Reese, both from Greenville County, have made their way to the semifinals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Their next episode is set to air Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. Stratis is one of the longest-running contestants, first appearing on the show in season one. “I...
Palmetto Holdings HK chooses Atlas at Inland Port Greer for Upstate operations
Palmetto Holdings HK, a logistics management company serving the medical and foodservice industries, has chosen Atlas at Inland Port Greer as the company’s southeast operations hub. According to the company, the Greer facility was chosen for its proximity to key logistics infrastructure like the inland port, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport...
Duncan Park Lake reopens for non-motorized boating and fishing after decades
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Dust off your kayaks and head to Duncan Park Lake, as the 14-acre lake reopens for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing after being untouched for decades. “This brand new dock—it’s like, oh, it’s just a dock, what’s the big deal? It’s a huge deal,” said Sophi...
National bowling tournament coming to Greenville, will attract 55K+ people
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials in Greenville held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to announce plans for the largest event the city has ever hosted. VisitGreenvilleSC and the Greenville Convention Center spoke at Spare Time on Congaree Road to announce the United States Bowling Congress Open Championship is coming to Greenville in 2028.
Clemson taking down Georgia ranked the No. 1 ‘shocking result’ that would shake up college football
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers have a unique opportunity to make some serious noise in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. As most know by now, the Tigers open their season against the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 1 at a neutral site. That neutral site being at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, is not much of a neutral site. Even with the tough task of a near-road matchup and facing the expected No. 1 ranked team to start the season, Clemson has a real shot to win this. The talent is there, and it is as simple as the...
State Police to offer assistance to S.C. in Roanoke teen’s homicide investigation
A state delegate is asking the Virginia State Police to help solve the murder of a Roanoke teen who was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Jakolbi Taylor, 16, died at the scene of the shooting around 1 a.m., according to the Myrtle Beach Police Department. The homicide took place in a beach access area.
Actor Burt Reynolds' Blue Mountain Ridge home sells for $2.9 million
HIGHLANDS, N.C. — 1970s Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds' North Carolina home has sold for $2.9 million. Reynolds was Hollywood's highest-paid actor from 1978 to 1982 and is well known for his roles in Boogie Nights (1997) and Starting Over (1979). The modern-style home in the Blue Ridge Mountains was...
Former Charleston educators featured in South Carolina History Calendar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long-time Lowcountry educator and her late husband are being honored in a special way. They are featured in an annual calendar that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans across the state. The calendar is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education. “But...
Update: 3 tree service workers shot in Yancey County; officer-involved shooting of suspect
Law enforcement has released more information about a shooting in the Murphytown area of Yancey County that left multiple tree service workers with "serious injuries" and led to an officer-involved shooting on the afternoon of July 24, according to the Yancey County Sheriff's Office. Lucas Murphy, 36, a resident of the community, confronted...
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