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247Sports labels Clemson as a ‘team to watch’ in preseason College Football Playoff predictions
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a significant chance to reenter the College Football Playoff with the 2024 schedule. The expanded 12-team playoff format provides a big advantage for the Tigers, especially if they win the ACC Championship, which would grant them a first-round bye. The playoff games will start on December 20-21, with TNT Sports broadcasting two games and ESPN handling the remaining nine. Quarterfinals will be held on December 31 and January 1 at major bowls, with semifinals on January 9-10, and the championship on January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Clemson’s path through the ACC is...
Text-to-911 now available on main campus
Text-to-911 is now available on Clemson University’s main campus. While calling is still the best option if you can, anyone can text 911 while on main campus to report an emergency to Clemson University dispatchers. This vital service makes it easier for people who are deaf, hard of hearing...
Rumor: Brett Yormark's plan for Big 12 was to use FSU and Clemson to get Louisville, VA Tech, NC State, and Miami
Is Brett Yormark a master manipulator? Longtime college football radio host Greg Swaim's sources seem to believe he is, accusing him of using FSU and Clemson to get the Big 12 access to the schools he really wants: Louisville, VA Tech, NC State, and Miami. "Who will the Big 12...
Conference lawsuits, new teams lead storylines to watch at 2024 ACC Football Kickoff
CLEMSON — Football season is on the horizon with ACC Football Kickoff beginning Monday. Coaches and players from 17 teams will participate in the four-day media event through Thursday in Charlotte. Amid the backdrop of Clemson, Florida State and ACC lawsuits, SMU, California and Stanford join the conference to give the league its most members ever.
Clemson football's 2025 recruiting class has continued a disturbing trend for Dabo Swinney
CLEMSON — It's no secret that Clemson football relies on high school recruitment rather than the transfer portal. The Tigers were one of four FBS schools that did not land a transfer in the 2024 cycle. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney pursued four offensive linemen during the winter period but didn't land any. Yet, a troubling trend has started for the Tigers on the 2025 recruiting trail.
How former South Effingham star Alex Brown showed adaptability after transfer to Clemson
For Alex Brown, the setting may change — but the effort and talent of the former South Effingham softball star is a constant for a player who has shown she can adapt. After two seasons at the University of North Carolina, Brown transferred to Clemson for her junior season in 2024 and she...
Manning Native named Chief of Police at Clemson
Manning native and Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Captain Chris Harrington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective July 15th. Harrington, a two-time graduate of Clemson University, began his career with CUPD in 2005 and has served in various leadership roles over his 19-year tenure. “Chris has distinguished...
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 ...
Woman facing assault charge after hitting another with beer bottle, police say
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spartanburg Police Department said a woman is facing an assault charge after hitting another woman multiple times with a beer bottle. According to police, the incident occurred at around 10:59 p.m. at an apartment complex on Prince Hall Lane. Police said the suspect went...
New 8U baseball travel team hosting interest meeting
L3 Impact, a new 8u baseball travel team, will host a parents interest meeting on Thursday, July 25 at 6pm at The Ridge at Laurens, located at 301 Exchange Drive. According to organizers, this team will be focused on player development and growth. The goal will be to play 9-10 tournaments during the calendar year.
Flowers bloom at Aunt Annie’s Flower Farm in Central Nebraska
PAULINE, Neb. (KSNB) - Back in 2020 the world was in health crisis; in that same year, Andrea Curlo started a flower farm in Pauline called Aunt Annie’s Flower Farm. Curlo has approximately 12 different flowers to choose from and this is the first weekend all her flowers have been blooming.
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. ...
Angels officially sign former Clemson pitcher Austin Gordon
Former Clemson baseball pitcher Austin Gordan has officially signed his MLB contract. Gordan was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth round as the 110th overall pick. Although the slot value for the 110th pick is valued at $662,900, his contract is worth $572,500. In 2024, Gordan’s role changed throughout the season, breaking into the starting rotation before moving to closer. The righty pitched 24 2/3 innings his final year with an ERA of 2.19 and a 3.8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He finished 2-2. In Clemson’s final loss to Florida, Gordan helped force extra innings with arguably his best performance of the season. He pitched five innings, including one in extra innings, and struck out ten batters while giving up only two earned runs and three walks. He finished his career at Clemson with an ERA of 4.64 in 151 1/3 innings pitched and a 3.2 Strikeout-to-walk ratio in 55 games.
Community invited to third annual LDHS Meet the Raiders
Two years ago, Erin Patterson, Head Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading Coach for Laurens District High School 55 (LDHS), and others on the athletic team wanted to start an event that showcased their athletes. “We’re big on tradition and community and we thought it would be great to invite the community...
Gastonia leaders extend $15,000 lateral hiring bonus to include South Carolina officers
Gastonia leaders recently approved the expansion of a lateral hiring bonus that was originally established in April to bring experienced North Carolina police officers to the city. The program will now extend a $15,000 hiring bonus to experienced South Carolina officers that join the department, which City Council hopes will help fill more vacancies, according to Councilwoman Jennifer Stepp. ...
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