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FOX Carolina
‘Tiger pride’: Clemson students build floats for century-old homecoming tradition
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A homecoming tradition more than a century old is underway at Clemson University. Students spent the week building homecoming floats, and judges scored them Friday. The judging comes ahead of Saturday’s football game against Virginia Tech. Organizers said this year’s homecoming theme is “Flight...
wiareport.com
The College of Arts and Humanities at Clemson University in South Carolina Promotes Three Women Faculty
The College of Arts and Humanities at Clemson University in South Carolina is centered on exploring and understanding the human condition. The college recently announced the promotion of three women to senior faculty positions. was promoted to associate professor of history with tenure. She previously taught at Wake Forest University...
WSPA 7News
The State
The ‘recognition' that wasn't free: How SC charter school paid for a flattering TV profile
In early 2025, GREEN Charter Schools filmed an episode of Empowered , a public television program hosted by the actress Meg Ryan. The documentary-style program, which highlights “the most critical stories that affect the way consumers live across the planet,” produced a five-minute feature on the Greenville-based charter chain to air on public television stations across the country. The segment , bookended by the “ Sleepless in Seattle ” star, portrays the renewable energy-focused network of schools as an example of educational innovation where “every student is empowered to pursue their dreams and equipped to impact the world for the better.” “This was nothing GREEN sought,” then-executive director Tom Cronin told board members before playing the video at a May 2025 meeting. “This was something that sought us. We were somehow noted as one of 17 finalists for the Empowered recognition.” What Cronin did not mention — or perhaps even recognize — was that GREEN’s Empowered honor was manufactured. The show is what PBS calls a “pay-for-play production.” The taxpayer-funded charter network paid more than $30,000 to Summit Studios, LLC , the production company behind Empowered, to create the video, invoices obtained by The State Media Co. show. In exchange
greenvillebusinessmag.com
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greenvillejournal.com
North Greenville University to renovate student residence hall
North Greenville University plans to renovate a 62-year-old campus residence hall. Howard Hall, which opened on the Tigerville campus in 1964, currently houses 24 students. Major improvements are planned to create a revitalized housing facility with four-person student suites yielding approximately 78 total beds. North Greenville University’s Board of Trustees...
WLOS.com
thewoodrufftimes.com
Chesnee Runs Through Woodruff in Historic Onslaught Against Wolverines
Jaylen Lyles sets new single-game rushing record for Woodruff in the defeat. The annual Battle of 221 between Woodruff and Chesnee turned into an offensive onslaught rarely seen in high school football Friday, with the Eagles rushing for an astounding 713 yards on 60 carries in a 71-54 win over the Wolverines.
FOX Carolina
Clemson University students add finishing touches to homecoming floats
CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Homecoming week at Clemson University wraps up Saturday with a football game against Virginia Tech, but students are already celebrating on Bowman Field. About 40 student organizations have spent the week building floats, which is a homecoming tradition. For some teams, preparations started last spring...
blufftontoday.com
Predicting Southside Christian vs. Chesnee and other top football games in Week 10
This article previews the top 10 high school football games in South Carolina's Upstate for Week 10 of the season. The Game of the Week features No. 14 Southside Christian against No. 17 Chesnee, both known for their high-scoring offenses. Here are the Upstate’s top 10 high school football games...
myclintonnews.com
A mustard seed moved that mountain
The Clinton Red Devils took a question from SC Hall of Fame Coach Mike Ayers and the hard-work-gets-rewarded legacy of the late Bill Rhodes all the way to a hard-fought 46-34 win Friday over Mountain View Prep, in the first-ever game between the two schools. On Thursday, Ayers was the...