NHL
Sebastian Aho scored a goal and assisted on three others to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
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Furman Football
Furman running back Dominic Roberto has declared for the 2024 NFL draft. Roberto rushed for 757 yards for the Paladins this season, with 11 touchdowns. He posted his announcement on social media:
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Clemson football is preparing for the Gator Bowl on Friday, and its tradition of custom handshakes has helped build the bond between teammates to get there. Several players said that simple greeting has gone a long way with the team’s chemistry. Some say it’s a waste of time, but All-ACC linebacker Barrett Carter said his 15 different handshakes serve an […]
Read moreBARBARA NICHOLS
Salem – Barbara Ann King Nichols, 54, wife of Jeff Nichols, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at her residence. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Barbara was the daughter of the late Bobby Joe and Nora Beatrice King. Barbara worked in textiles at Westpoint Stevens and Johnson Controls. She was also a Mickey Mouse fanatic. Barbara was of […]
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James Harden scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 113-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night to end a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Drummond had season highs of 24 points and 25 rebounds in his first start of the season, and Chicago […]
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The Clemson men’s basketball team didn’t budge in this week’s Associated Press Top 25. Brad Brownell‘s Tigers are still No. 18. Clemson played one game in the last week, topping Division I team-in-transition Queens, 109-79, on Friday at home. Clemson’s point total was the most by a Tiger team since scoring 118 in a triple OT win vs Wake Forest […]
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Wes Goodwin and Clemson’s defense are dialed in on Kentucky, but also happy to have some new faces to add to the group.The Tigers arrived in Jacksonville on Christmas Eve and finished their third Florida practice today. The Tigers will hold one more practice Wednesday before Friday’s Gator Bowl (Noon, ESPN). Goodwin likes what he’s seen out of the defense […]
Read moreJEAN PRINCE
Westminster -Mary Jean Prince, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at NHC of Anderson. Born November 3rd, 1934 in Oconee County, South Carolina, Jean was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Minnie K. Boggs. Jean formerly worked with Jantzen and later she retired from Oconee County where she was a bus driver. Jean was a […]
Read moreSkeletal Remains – Identified
December 19, 2023 Skeletal Remains – Identified The skeletal remains discovered near Seneca on April 19, 2023, have been positively identified as, Emmanuel Cornelius Quarles. His remains were found adjacent to Hiawassee Drive when a suspect in his death led law enforcement and staff of the SC Attorney General’s Office to the location. Mr. Quarles is presumed to have died […]
Read moreRICHARD KEITH JONES
Westminster, SC– Richard Keith Jones, 59, of Westminster, SC, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late William Junior Jones and Betty Ruth Johns Jones. He worked for Lift Tech and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Jones is survived by his son: Brian […]
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