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Laurens Academy rolls past Wardlaw, advances to second round of SCISA 8-Man playoffs

LAURENS, S.C. – Laurens Academy wasted little time taking control Friday night, building a 36-0 halftime lead on their way to a convincing 42-8 victory over Wardlaw Academy in the opening round of the SCISA 8-Man playoffs. The Crusaders dominated in the first half on both sides of the...

Laurens, SC · 6d
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Crusaders welcome Wardlaw Academy in first round playoff matchup

Laurens Academy has spent the last two seasons knocking on the door of a state championship. After back-to-back losses in the title game, the Crusaders are hoping to make a third straight trip in 2026. That pursuit begins Friday night as Laurens Academy welcomes Wardlaw Academy in the opening round...

Laurens, SC · 7d
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The foundation is laid. Now Fury hope to build something bigger

That’s how Fountain Inn head coach Brett Nichols describes the potential of postseason success for his growing Fury football program. The first step in that direction will come Friday when No. 9 Fountain Inn travels to meet No. 8 Catawba Ridge in the first round of the Class 4A Upper State Playoffs.

Fountain Inn, SC · 6d
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H.C. Hurricane named to North Carolina vs. South Carolina Shrine Bowl Game

Hampton County High School Hurricane football standout Ja'Shon Williams has named to the roster of the South Carolina team for the 2026 North Carolina vs. South Carolina Shrine Bowl Game on Dec. 19 in Spartanburg. This is a classic all-star football game featuring the top high school players from the...

Hampton County, SC · 8d
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Predicting Rock Hill vs Boiling Springs, other top Upstate football playoff games

The Game of the Week features No. 9 seed Rock Hill at No. 8 Boiling Springs in a Class 5A rematch. Several playoff matchups are rematches of regular-season games, including Greenville at Greer and Pickens hosting Walhalla. Here are the Upstate’s top 10 high school football games and our predictions...

Boiling Springs, SC · 8d

WSPA 7News

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HS Standouts: Crescent QB Mason Evans and RB Jace Devlin

For the first time in 29 years, the Crescent High School varsity football team is region champs. The Tigers are hoping their historic season is only beginning ahead of the playoffs with a dynamic duo of seniors: Mason Evans and Jace Devlin.

Iva, SC · 7d

golaurens.com

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Quest for a state title begins Friday for Red Devils, Crusaders

Two Laurens County football teams will each begin their postseason journey Friday night as Laurens Academy and Clinton prepare for the opening round of the SCISA and SCHSL state playoffs. Both the Crusaders and Red Devils will open postseason play at their home fields, with both teams looking to make...

Laurens, SC · 8d

FOX Carolina

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Clemson University mourns death of alumnus, business school namesake Billy Powers

CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Clemson University is mourning the death of alumnus Wilbur O. “Billy” Powers, a philanthropist and namesake of the university’s business school. He was 90 years old. Powers studied civil engineering and was a member of the Air Force ROTC corps before returning...

Clemson, SC · 8d

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Gaffney Rallies For 28-27 Win Over Greenville To Earn Region 2-AAAA Title, Indians have Bye In First Round of Playoffs

Head coach Donnie Littlejohn (center) with Gaffney team leaders after team's win over Greenville High to win 2-AAAA region title. Gaffney---It is not often that the top AAAA ranked Gaffney Indians trail a team 14-0 in the first half at The Reservation, but the Greenville Red Raiders came to play last Friday night with the Region 2-AAAA crown on the line. and top seeding in the playoffs, hanging in the balance for both teams.

Gaffney, SC · 9d

City Journal

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We’re Building a New Kind of Department at Clemson

For the last 50 years, serious academics have lamented the indoctrination, censorship, and bureaucratization of American higher education. Rarely have they been able to do anything about it. Those days are over. At my school, South Carolina’s Clemson University, we are pushing back. The Clemson University Board of Trustees recently...

Clemson, SC · 9d

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Search for new student body VP commences amid CUSG turmoil after president’s sudden departure

At a Clemson Undergraduate Student Senate meeting on Monday, Student Body President Brady Young addressed the University’s undergraduate legislative branch about leadership changes after former President Rosie Hanna stepped down from her role last week for personal reasons. As Hanna’s former vice president, making him second-in-command, Young assumed the...

Clemson, SC · 8d

FOX Carolina

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Legacy Early College breaks ground on $60M campus in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Legacy Early College is breaking ground Thursday morning on a $60 million campus expansion aimed at serving hundreds of students in the Upstate. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new 55-acre Marion Road campus is scheduled for 11 a.m. on West Marion Road in Greenville. Designed...

Greenville, SC · 7d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Tri-County Technical College Honors Becky Jo Davis Clark with Philanthropist of the Year Award

Becky Jo Davis Clark is the 2026 recipient of the Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Foundation’s Philanthropist of the Year award. Officials from the Foundation note that this is their highest and most prestigious honor reserved for individuals, foundations, companies, trusts, organizations, or other entities that have made significant financial contribution, either cash or non-cash, to the Foundation to support the work of the College.

Pendleton, SC · 7d

FOX Carolina

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Concerns over future of Limestone University

Gaffney mayor addresses rumors that site of Limestone University could be used for a data center.

Gaffney, SC · 10d

Yahoo!

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Upstate daycare closes abruptly after discipline lawsuit cripples enrollment

GREENVILLE — A preschool in Mauldin, sued after a teacher there allegedly directed some of her 4-year-old students to hit a classmate, abruptly closed last week in the wake of a steep decline in enrollment. Administrators, staff and parents learned of SolVerus Christian Academy's closure on the afternoon of...

Mauldin, SC · 10d

gofountaininn.com

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Fury football starts playoffs at Catawba Ridge

Fountain Inn High saw its name in the Class 4A bracket released over the weekend, as the Fury claimed the Upper State’s nine seed, and will travel to eighth-seeded Catawba Ridge on Friday night. Coach Brett Nichols’ squad won back-to-back games over Laurens and Easley to end the regular...

Fountain Inn, SC · 9d

WLOS.com

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Transylvania County Schools mourns death of Rosman High School student

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Transylvania County Schools is mourning the death of a Rosman High School student. A spokesperson with Transylvania County Schools said they cannot share any further information at this time out of respect and privacy of the student's family. "We share our deepest sympathy and...

Transylvania County, NC · 9d

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House rules: Nation Ford grabs Upper State title over Greenville (Nov. 3 Roundup)

The Nation Ford Falcons girls’ volleyball head coach Craig Brown put it to his team simply after dropping the second set of the 4A Upper State Championship. “This is our house,” he told his team. The message worked. Nation Ford captured the 4A Upper State Championship over the...

Fort Mill, SC · 9d

greenvillejournal.com

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Greenville Technical College: Healthcare career opportunities for every interest

When most people think about a career in healthcare, nursing quickly springs to mind. Yet patient care depends on a broad team of professionals, from laboratory technicians and medical imaging specialists to rehabilitation and health information experts. Greenville Technical College’s School of Health Sciences prepares students for these diverse career paths.

Greenville, SC · 8d

thetigercu.com

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University reflects on FY26 at BOT meeting, offers voluntary separation for select faculty

At its recent quarterly meeting in October, Clemson’s board of trustees posted updates on fiscal year 2026, specifically announcing a limited voluntary separation program for eligible faculty and staff. Participation will allow long-term employees to retire or separate from the University. As of Oct. 22, entry into the program...

Clemson, SC · 7d