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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…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Susan Smith, a convicted murderer who has spent 30 years in prison, is set to ask for parole this Wednesday. Smith, now 53 years old, was found guilty of drowning her two young sons in a lake in Union County. Initially, she claimed that a Black man had kidnapped her children during a car theft, a story that gained widespread media attention in October 1994. However, after a nine-day investigation, it was revealed that she was responsible for their deaths. As of Monday afternoon, 471 individuals have submitted their opinions to the state about her upcoming parole…

ATHENS, Ga. — Carson Beck stepped up when it mattered most, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee on a lively Saturday night. This important victory gives the Bulldogs a significant boost in their quest for the College Football Playoff. After suffering a tough loss to Ole Miss, Georgia (8-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) had been on the edge of missing the 12-team postseason field. Now, they are in a strong position for a playoff spot and have a chance to secure their third national title in four…

Construction is set to begin soon on two new industrial buildings on Zimmerman Road in Spartanburg, thanks to $28.4 million in construction financing and $12 million in joint-venture equity that has been secured by Avison Young. This financing is on behalf of RealtyLink, which plans to build two 230,000-square-foot structures on a 78-acre site located at the crossroads of interstates 26 and 85. The first phase of these projects is expected to wrap up by late 2025, while the second phase could see the development of a nearly 420,000-square-foot custom-built facility. In another development, Spectrum has announced that it will…

Stewart Spinks, the chairman and founder of The Spinx Co., received the prestigious Dr. Charles Townes Individual Achievement Award during the InnoVision Awards Organization’s annual dinner on November 7 at Thornblade Country Club in Greer. This award is given to individuals who have made lasting contributions to technology and the advancement of communities in South Carolina. Other recipients of the 2024 awards included: Education: College Action Plan from Columbia Small Business: Qatalyst Health from Columbia Community Service: MyUI.ai from Clemson Sustainability: Charolina from Columbia Technology Application: Solverein Inc. from Charleston Technology Development: Apex Orthopaedic Technologies from Mount Pleasant