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Six candidates are competing for three available council seats in Clemson's municipal election on Nov. 5.

Meet the Clemson City Council candidates

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor October 24, 2024

The city council positions currently held by council members Bob Brookover, Catherine Watt and John W. Ducworth III are up for election this year. Brookover is seeking another term alongside five others...

Catherine Watt is challenging Robert Halfacre, the incumbent, for his position as the mayor of Clemson.

Meet the mayor candidates for the city of Clemson

Kat Pugh and Bella Rosen October 24, 2024

As Clemson citizens prepare to cast their votes in the contested mayoral race, Nov. 5 will result in either four more years of Robert Halfacre or a new leadership with Catherine Watt, a current council...

The damage to Clemson and surrounding areas due to Hurricane Helene was undeniably catastrophic.

CUSG, Clemson Panhellenic organize supply drive post-Helene

Bella Rosen, Contributor October 5, 2024

Clemson Undergraduate Student Government and Clemson Panhellenic are holding a supply drive to help the Clemson community after the effects of Hurricane Helene last week left many incapacitated. The...

Pot Belly Deli at its original location near downtown Clemson, where it has served the community for 30 years.

Local deli plans for relocation and expansion

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor October 3, 2024

Downtown Clemson’s Pot Belly Deli will be relocating after serving the community at its current location for 30 years. The new property will relocate to 373 Old Greenville Highway. The lot has a previously...

Clemson launches new STEM SC initiative

Clemson launches new STEM SC initiative

Juliana Coates, News Editor October 3, 2024

In an effort to enhance STEM education for K-12 students across South Carolina, Clemson’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access announced the launch of a new “STEM SC” initiative...

City police are investigating a shooting incident at the Farm apartments that happened on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Gunshots at The Farm under investigation

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor October 3, 2024

Residents at The Farm apartment complex in Clemson woke up to gunshots fired outside their homes in the early hours of Sept. 22. At approximately 4 a.m., city police received numerous calls regarding...

Woods and Campos are brainstorming to construct narrower roads and/or additional speed bumps in residential areas alongside changing the speed limit.

Clemson PD takes action to lower road speeds, discusses traffic enforcement

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor September 5, 2024

A budget amendment was approved by the Clemson City Council to purchase two new Clemson Police Department police cars and eight new solar-powered radar speed signs to facilitate road safety in Clemson...

Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant site

Clemson, Pendleton Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion in full swing

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor August 21, 2024

The update and expansion of the Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant (PCWWTP) officially launched on Aug. 14 during a preconstruction meeting. The PCWWTP, located on Woodburn Road near 18 Mile...

The CATbus is free for all riders and is offered daily.

City of Seneca votes to end its CATbus services

Abigail Suggs, Senior Reporter August 21, 2024

The city of Seneca voted to end its Clemson Area Transit (CAT) bus services after nearly 20 years of operations on July 30. The Seneca City Council voted this summer with services set to end this September,...

An estimated 300 people attended Clemson City Council for the second reading of the Clemson Hub ordinance.

‘Shame on you’: City approves housing development despite resident opposition

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor April 17, 2024

Upon hearing Clemson City Council had approved the Clemson Hub project on Keowee Trail, Clemson residents exclaimed, “Shame on you!” and stormed out of City Hall during the development’s second reading...

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Clemson student airlifted after late-night accident

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2024

A Clemson student was airlifted to receive medical treatment early Saturday morning following a motor vehicle crash on Old Stone Church Road.  Clemson University Police Department and Clemson University...

A packed house at Clemson City Council ahead of the first reading of the Clemson Hub PD ordinance.

City votes in favor of housing development under threat of lawsuit

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor April 4, 2024

In front of a council meeting packed with residents passionate about the future of Abernathy Park and the surrounding area, the Clemson City Council voted 4-3 in favor of the Clemson Hub project on Keowee...

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