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North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
Local Cue to halt service of alcohol, cites venue crisis
Local Cue, a Greenville sports bar has discontinued its service of beer, wine, and liquor, making the announcement on social media July 18, citing liquor liability insurance as the reason. The skyrocketing cost of premiums has been an ongoing issue for the state, with Upstate businesses like Blind Horse Saloon,...
Honored fallen heroes, rescue of symbolic freedom stirs RNC emotion
(The Center Square) – Sacrifices were too many, and the least the fraternity brothers on a North Carolina campus could do, he said, was keep Old Glory flying. And so, they did. In an emotional back-to-back segment of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night, the tears for lives lost among 13 families were followed by song and inspiration from country music artist Brian Kelley performing with the Holy Redeemer...
Upstate Verizon stores giving away school backpacks
With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m. The event is hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room. It will be give away more than $3 million worth of backpacks nationwide. Any backpacks not picked up will be donated to local schools.
7 fire departments responded to an Inman house fire likely caused by lightning, firefighters say
INMAN, S.C. — The Inman Community Fire Department believes a house fire began after lightning struck a home in Inman, South Carolina. Firefighters were dispatched to the home around 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 after a person in the home smelled smoke and called 911. Forty firefighters from...
NEVER GIVE UP: Emily Locklear Overcomes Adversity And Earns College Degree From Wofford
Never Give Up. That’s the motto that Emily Ryann Locklear has lived by, and it’s what has motivated her into the unstoppable young lady that she has become. At a time when others might have been defeated, Emily kept pushing forward to achieve her goals. Emily graduated from...
White Wine & Butter moves into Greer Golf Course
It’s been about 10 months since White Wine & Butter announced it was moving out of its first home in Cartwright Food Hall in Greer. After some time allowing fans to guess where it may open next, the word is out: White Wine & Butter is moving to Greer Golf in the fall.
Police: Cyclist dead after apparent hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Police confirm they have identified and found the box truck. The Asheville Police Department confirms a male cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run wreck along Swannanoa River Road near the intersection with South Tunnel Road on Thursday, July 18. Investigators have closed off about...
Pollack Details Speech Swinney Should Give Clemson Players Entering ‘24
College football analyst and former Georgia All-American David Pollack joined Chad Withrow and Jonathan Hutton on an episode of OutKick's Hot Mic. Pollack discussed Clemson and head coach (...)
Clemson Football Recruiting: Bryce Davis announces decision on Saturday
Clemson Football has been recruiting defensive end Bryce Davis for a while. He was one of the first offers to the 2025 class. While most of Clemson Nation’s focus has been on offensive linemen and wide receivers, Davis has quietly considered his options for college. Davis will announce his...
‘Show Me the Money!’ Clemson Coach Explains Difference in Today’s Recruiting
CLEMSON — Nick Eason says the Allen Reeves Football Complex in Clemson is like a little Six-Flags. “We got a lot of great pickle ball [courts] and putt-putt golf. We have a bowling alley. We have a (...)
Ph.D. student lands prestigious Gilliam Fellowship
For the first time and from a record number of applicants, a Clemson Ph.D. student has been named a 2024 Gilliam Fellow by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Jakini Kauba, a Ph.D. student in mathematics, and her advisor, Keisha Cook, join the Gilliam cohort of 50 student/advisor pairs selected this year. Cook is an assistant professor in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences in Clemson’s College of Science.
Paul Finebaum: Dabo Swinney comments on ‘unintended consequences’ of 12-team CFP are ‘just plain dumb’
Paul Finebaum ripped Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s comments on “unintended consequences” of the College Football playoff expansion to 12 teams. Basically, it’ll turn more into the NFL, which is what Finebaum said was the point of the bigger bracket. He and fellow ESPN analyst Heather Dinich argued the regular season will mean even more this […] The post Paul Finebaum: Dabo Swinney comments on ‘unintended consequences’ of 12-team CFP are ‘just plain dumb’ appeared first on On3.
Clemson Lacrosse Welcomes Top Talents: Esposito & White Boost Coaching Staff
Clemson's Head Lacrosse Coach Allison Kwolek has added Christina Esposito and Landyn White as assistant coaches. Esposito comes from a successful season at Florida, where she helped reach the NCAA semifinal, while White, a top performer at UConn, earned the 2024 Big East Goalkeeper of the Year honors. Esposito coached...
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