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Due to an influx of high school students attempting to enter and people trying to sneak alcohol into downtown Clemson bar Itsurweiner, bouncers are now using alcohol-detection wands and enforcing double identification.

Itsurwiener now enforcing double identification, using alcohol-detecting ‘wands’

Kat Pugh and Abigail Suggs January 30, 2025

Around the start of the spring semester, downtown Clemson restaurant and bar Itsurwiener bouncers began using alcohol-detecting wands and checking two forms of identification of everyone attempting to...

Until its closing on Dec. 31, Mr. Knickerbocker is offering sales of up to 75% off.

Mr. Knickerbocker closing after more than 50 years of operation

Abigail Suggs, Senior Reporter November 24, 2024

Downtown Clemson’s beloved sports memorabilia store, Mr. Knickerbocker, announced its closure in a press release on Friday, Nov. 15. The store first opened in April 1973 with founders James and Betty...

Pilates Social Clemson is making waves downtown by introducing reformer Pilates to the community.

Pilates Social Clemson: Reformer pilates now available in downtown

Emma Bulman, Art Editor October 24, 2024

Pilates Social Clemson is making waves downtown by introducing reformer Pilates to the community. With a diverse range of classes tailored for all skill levels, the studio offers an accessible and transformative...

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...

Pilates Social Clemson will be located behind Backstreets Pub & Grill, facing 114 Earle, across the street from Itsurwiener.

PRESS RELEASE: Graduating Clemson senior to open first reformer pilates studio in downtown Clemson

Pilates Social Clemson May 5, 2024

CLEMSON, S.C. — Paige Comerford, a senior preparing to graduate from Clemson University with honors in the next week, is turning her vision into reality in downtown Clemson. The 21-year-old pre-med student...

Lucky you! These fine young gentlemen could be your uber ride home.

Need a lift? Bro-peds to the rescue

Avery Cock, Lisan al Gaib April 1, 2024

Clemson downtown, you’re in luck this Saturday. All bro-ped owners in Clemson have teamed up with Uber in order to provide easy transportation for all the drunkies this weekend at an exceptionally low...

A half moon latte at the grand opening of Summer Moon Coffee.

Coffee Corner: A grand opening for Summer Moon Coffee

Griffin Cobb, Multimedia Personality March 10, 2024

It's been a special time here at Coffee Corner, as I've been trying out a brand-new coffee shop right in the heart of downtown. On March 2, Summer Moon Coffee had the grand opening of its Clemson location....

The newest ice cream addition to downtown Clemson is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I can’t ‘Handel’s’ it: Review

Maddie Mangino, Contributor March 8, 2024

Clemson is becoming an ice cream town. In addition to the ’55 Exchange and Andee’s Spill the Beans, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream just opened in the center of downtown Clemson. Right when you walk...

This Saturday, Clemson will celebrate Ain't Patty's Day.

Your guide to Ain’t Patty’s Day 2024

Avery Mock, TimeOut Editor March 8, 2024
Find all the bar's deals for Ani'y Patty's Day 2024 here!
Established in 1970, Charles and Al's has been cutting hair in the Clemson area for decades.

Best Barber: Charles & Al’s

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor March 7, 2024

As downtown Clemson has evolved and become more modern with the times, Charles and Al’s Barbershop has stayed the course, holding true to its “old school values” to help win this year’s best barbershop. Tucked...

From onions and ketchup to mushrooms and guacamole, there are plenty of toppings to choose from to complement Clemson's best burger.

Best Burger: Loose Change

Sydney Smith, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

It’s a Friday night, the band is playing your favorite hits, one-dollar bills cover the walls, you feel on top of the world and this year’s best burger just got to your table. It sounds like you are...

The new apartment complex will be adjacent to Lake Hartwell.

Clemson planning commission approves new downtown apartment complex

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor February 22, 2024

More student housing is set to be built in Clemson after the City of Clemson planning commission approved a planned-use development for a new apartment building on Keowee Trail during its meeting on Feb....

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