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Cade Klubnik made a stunning play, breaking free from a collapsing pocket to dash down the sideline for a game-winning 50-yard rushing touchdown with just 1:16 left on the clock. This impressive performance helped lift the Clemson Tigers past the Pittsburgh Panthers, securing a 24-20 victory on Saturday and keeping their dreams of an ACC championship alive. With this win, the Tigers improved their record to 8-2 overall and 7-1 in the ACC. However, they will need some assistance in the coming weeks to reach the ACC Championship game in Charlotte on December 7. Currently, Clemson sits in third place…

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Voters in Greenville County are set to make an important decision regarding fire safety in their area. They will vote on a bond intended to support projects for the Lake Cunningham Fire District. On the ballot, there will be two key questions for voters. The first question involves a proposal to approve a bond worth $9 million, which would be paid back over 40 years. Fire officials estimate that homeowners would see an annual cost of about $28 for every $200,000 of their home’s value. The funds from this bond would be used to purchase new fire…

A group of House Republicans is advocating for a significant change in how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manages its funds. The aim is to expedite aid for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Representative Gary Palmer from Alabama, who heads the House GOP Policy Committee, is spearheading a new proposal that would reallocate unused funds from the COVID-19 response and from past disaster relief efforts, including those from Hurricane Katrina, into FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund. This initiative comes just before the House Oversight Committee plans to conduct a critical hearing regarding claims that FEMA’s assistance has been affected by…

UPDATE Mr. Ferguson has been found safe. 🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨 The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for 79-year-old Earl Dean Ferguson. He was last spotted leaving his home on Thurston Road in Greenville while driving his blue Ford Explorer (license plate: RFE516) around 2:00 p.m. on November 18, 2024. Earl is described as a 5’8”, 210-pound man, bald with brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a dark sweatshirt, green khaki pants, and a black hat. If anyone sees Earl or has any information about his whereabouts, please call 911.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s head coach, Shane Beamer, received an encouraging message recently from a fellow SEC coach who praised freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers. The coach’s message read, “You’ve got ‘Superman’ back there,” a testament to the young quarterback’s growing impact on the team. Sellers showcased his skills once again Saturday night, helping No. 23 South Carolina secure a thrilling 34-30 win against No. 24 Missouri. The redshirt freshman stepped into the starting role, previously held by NFL rookie Spencer Rattler, and delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 353 yards and five touchdown passes. His final touchdown came with…

Spartanburg, S.C. – The Spartanburg County Council is set to seek assistance from the state to support families whose homes were affected by Hurricane Helene. The county’s community development department has requested permission from the council to apply for financial help through the South Carolina Housing Trust Fund specifically for disaster relief. Officials are particularly focused on aiding homeowners in Spartanburg County who earn at or below 80 percent of the area’s median income. Kathy Rivers, the director of County Development, noted that many of these families lack insurance coverage for their damages, or they may have had their claims…

CLEMSON — The recent mayoral election in Clemson has concluded, resulting in a second term for Mayor Robert Halfacre. It was a heated competition filled with accusations of misconduct. Halfacre secured nearly 60 percent of the votes, receiving 3,115 votes compared to 1,842 for Councilwoman Catherine Watt. “We’ve put in a lot of effort to share our vision during this campaign,” Halfacre stated. “The challenges we face also represent great opportunities. Today’s vote reflects our shared future.” Halfacre expressed his gratitude, saying, “This is an incredible honor, and I thank the voters of Clemson for trusting me with four more…

Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company based in Tennessee, is set to establish a new manufacturing facility in Greenville County with an investment of $5 million. The facility will cover 11,000 square feet and will be located on the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) campus. It will feature five advanced clean rooms dedicated to processing human cellular tissue products. The company is known for its human amniotic allograft products, which are utilized in wound care, surgical procedures, and limb preservation. According to Jerry Chang, co-founder of Samaritan Biologics, the decision to open in Greenville reflects the area’s…

Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company based in Tennessee, is set to invest $5 million into a new manufacturing facility in Greenville County. The new facility will cover 11,000 square feet and will be located on the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) campus. This facility will feature five modern clean rooms designed for processing human cellular tissue products. Samaritan Biologics is known for its human amniotic allograft products, which are used in wound care, surgical procedures, and limb preservation. Jerry Chang, one of the co-founders, noted that Greenville has developed into a hub of research and business,…

Senate Republicans have decided to delay votes and take their time on the Senate floor as they prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. This decision came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, attempted to add more judicial confirmation votes to the Senate schedule. According to sources close to the situation, the effort to slow down Senate proceedings was led by John Thune, the Senate Minority Whip from South Dakota. Thune, who is set to become the next Republican leader in the Senate, made it clear that Republicans would not simply allow Schumer to rush through…