Category: News

A new “walk zone” at the center of campus between the library and Calhoun Drive will help make a busy part of Clemson University safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.  The University Media Relations Office reports that people on bicycles, skateboards, skates and scooters must dismount as they pass through the walk zone, preventing collisions that could hurt pedestrians and riders […]

The Clemson University Board of Trustees has opened nominations for the Clemson Medallion through October 4th. The Clemson Medallion is the highest honor conferred upon an individual by Clemson University. It is presented to individuals who have rendered notable and significant service and support to Clemson University and who exemplify the dedication and foresight of university founder Thomas Green Clemson. Nominees […]

Police in the City of Clemson are searching for a man suspected in a number of recent thefts.  Clemson Police Chief Jimmy Dixon said that 24-year-old Chadwick Marion Abercrombie stands charged with one count of grand larceny for the theft of a motorcycle valued at more than $10,000.  He is also believed to be involved in over 30 additional thefts […]

Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas says he expects to be back soon once the procedure and recovery are over.  Dr. Lucas is preparing for a heart valve replacement.  He released this statement after the announcement that he’s taking medical leave of one to two months: “It seems I have a congenital defect of my aortic valve (which is […]

Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas is taking a medical leave from the district.  School Board of Trustees Chairman Andy Inabinet released this comment in a news release, “Dr. Lucas will be on medical leave beginning September 5.  Following heart valve replacement, he is expected to be on leave one to two months. The Board of Trustees announces that […]

As students head back to school, new dangers are emerging concerning multi-tasking especially when crossing the street. The child advocacy group Safe Kids finds 20% of high school students are distracted by a mobile device when crossing the street, the number dips to one of every eight middle school students. President Kate Carr identifies the three potentially deadly habits.  “Texting, […]

The first annual City of Seneca’s Mud Run on Saturday was a huge success with 47 teams participating to raise money for a good cause, explains Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson.  “It was a tremendous effort by the entire city, all coming together and forming unity to provide another great event for our area.  It was the 2013 first annual […]

Clemson University is bringing representatives of its football opponents into the classroom in a new speaker series that focuses on the humanities. The Clemson Humanities Road Scholars series is bringing professors from schools playing against the Tigers to campus for lectures on topics ranging from history to film to literature. Each lecture will be followed by a response from a Clemson […]

The Habitat ReStore, sponsored by Pickens County Habitat for Humanity, is seeking donations of furniture, household goods, and building supplies.  The best sellers are items for every room in your house. People looking to dispose of unwanted items can get a tax deduction for their donations since Habitat for Humanity is a tax-exempt agency, and the agency benefits by using […]

The campaign to raise money for an Oconee County shelter to protect the abused has raised enough funds to qualify for a $100,000 match.  The official announcement is to be made next week during a news conference. A Seneca couple, Fran and Bob Hanson, promised they would personally match dollar for dollar up to $100,000 raised. The Oconee County Shelter […]