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From HERE Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell said at ACC Tipoff that Dillon Hunter’s fifth-season eligibility remains on hold and that injuries have left the Tigers behind schedule ahead of a Nov. 2 opener against Stetson in Clemson, S.C. Clemson is saving its last roster spot for Hunter,…
From HERE Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University released a statement Friday clarifying that it strongly supports the Protect College Sports Act while asking Congress for a narrow change on conference membership rules. The bipartisan bill passed the U.S. Senate 77-22 on Sept. 28 and is waiting for a House vote. Clemson said…
From the HERE City National Desk
WASHINGTON — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday her state will take part in the new federal scholarship tax credit, making her the second Democratic governor to voluntarily opt in to the school choice program created in last year federal tax and spending law. Hochul follows Colorado Gov. Jared…
Business
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Conway planning commissioners have recommended a large mixed-use project along Mill Pond Road that would bring new housing and retail near the Grand Strand, sending the rezoning to City Council for a final vote. The 67-acre plan includes 236 multifamily residential units plus retail space with…
From the HERE City State Desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Farm & Home Supply, a family-owned farm and home retailer from Illinois, plans to open three stores and a distribution center in South Carolina, its first move outside the Midwest in the company 66-year history. The new stores will be in Cheraw, Florence and Greenwood, and the…
Public Safety
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Grand Strand residents face a soaking weekend from Hurricane Isaias moisture, with gusty winds, a low-end tornado risk and a list of local events already moved or canceled. Forecasts call for most locations to receive 2 to 4 inches of rain, with the heaviest totals Saturday…
Public Safety
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Conway High School was placed on lockdown for about 20 minutes Friday morning after a bomb threat that city police later determined was an electronically generated hoax, officials said. Horry County dispatch received a report of a bomb threat involving Conway High School at 9:27 a.m.…
From the HERE City National Desk
WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is running again to lead Senate Democrats, even as several of his own nominees refuse to commit to supporting him after the November midterms. Schumer, who has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017, said he believes Democrats have wind in…
From the HERE City National Desk
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are entering triage mode four weeks from Election Day, with a growing number privately fearing their chances of holding the majority are vanishing as President Donald Trump approval ratings sink even on traditionally red turf. Republicans currently hold a narrow 218-214 seat advantage. An analysis of…
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