If you know college football, you know that the Clemson Tigers just one the 2016 National Championship! Most of the area around here love our Clemson Tigers. My husband and I grew up in the Clemson area and the Tigers have always been a part of our life. This week has been very special. The Clemson Tigers played Alabama Crimson Tide in Tampa, Florida this past Monday night. They won the game ( 35-31 ) on a pass from Deshaun Watson to Hunter Renfrow with only one second left on the play clock!! It was one of the most exciting games I have ever seen!! This was the second Nation title for Clemson.. The first was back in 1981.To celebrate its nation championship win, Clemson is holding a parade in downtown Clemson this Saturday morning at 9am. The parade will start at the intersection of Co... 01/12/2017

 For those of you that don't follow College Football, our team is going to the National Championship game tonight in Arizona! We are so excited and proud of our Tigers... This video is shown to the Clemson Football Team before tonight's game! However, anyone watching it can gain some motivation from it.. As we say around here now, we are ALL IN!  Are you  ALL IN for 2016 with whatever goal you are trying to achieve? Go Tigers! #beatbama #ALLIN   01/10/2016

GSA Business reports that AnMed Health has broken ground on a $9 million dollar facility that will expand their grouping of practices to the Clemson area. The building will include space for five practices that range from pediatrics to geriatrics. The constructions phase for the facility is expected to take up to eight months. The AnMed Health Physicians Network is a non profit that includes over 50 practices with a network that serves the upstate of Georgia and now parts of the upstate of SC. This new facility in Clemson is an exciting addition to the upstate's ever expanding health care network.  To access more information click HERE to view the GSA Business article.  11/02/2015

October 20th, 2015 at 7:30 PM, Lise de la Salle will preform a selection of classical works by liszt, Beethoven, Ligeti, and Brahms. Lise was named on of the "major pianist under the age of 30" by BBC Radio. She is one of the most exciting you artist in classical music right now. The concert is free, parking is free.  You need to come early to get a good seat and parking space.  Just follow the signs once you are on campus. Brooks Center is on the Clemson University Campus, just off Highway 93 on Cherry Street.  Follow the signs. 10/18/2015

VA Loans in Clemson SC A VA loan is one of the best home loan programs available today. Both honorably discharged vets and active duty military personnel are eligible for a Clemson South Carolina VA Loan as this loan is available for Clemson and its surrounding areas. Here are the features for this type of loan program: Zero Down Payment, 100% financing.  Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment.  Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans. VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans.  Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Clemson South Carolina: The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved South Carolina VA m... 11/24/2014

Mac’s Drive In sits off the road a bit between Clemson and Pendleton SC. Its sign is permanently discolored by streaks of rust. Mac’s offers up a mixture of homemade hamburgers, beer-battered onion rings, milkshakes and conversation that has attracted locals, passersby and neighbors for two generations. Oh, and lots of sports on the several TVs and the radio ( Clemson sports of course). Harold McKeown, aka “Mac,” opened the restaurant along with Dan Gentry in 1956, shortly after graduating from Clemson University with a mechanical engineering degree. A trolley car that housed a former roadside business served as the drive-in’s first incarnation, until 1964, when the small, one-story, ranch-style brick building replaced it. Later, a wooden side deck was added to expand the seating beyond... 06/23/2012

Are you a big College Football fan? If you are and you live anywhere near Clemson South Carolina, You know about the Clemson Tigers and their football stadium, Death Valley or also known as Memorial Stadium. ... I grew up going to this stadium and watching it grow larger and larger through the years. It is a wonderful stadium, and now, we have proof that it truly is the best around! If you are from Clemson, it's something you already know, but a sports website made it official Friday. BleacherReport.com has ranked Memorial Stadium at Clemson University the best college football stadium in the country. The website categorized the stadiums of all 124 NCAA Division I schools, placing Death Valley at the top of the list. And I have to say that I agree... Of the ones I have been to, it is by... 04/30/2012

The first Clemson University Blue Cheese was cured in Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel in 1941. Since then, the homemade gourmet item has worked its way into the hearts and stomachs of an ever growing number of aficionados. The history and folklore surrounding this scenic spot in the Blue Ridge mountains is legendary in the Piedmont area of South Carolina. The name Stumphouse originated from the Indian Legend of Isaqueena. For more info on Stumphouse Tunnel visit my previous blog: Wordless Wednesday - Ever Been To Stumphouse Tunnel? And for more info on Issaqueena Falls, visit: Speechless Sunday - Issaqueena Falls - Oconee Count SCThe Cheese Research ProjectThe unfinished Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel lay idle for 80 years, visited by tourists and picnickers through the years, but serving no use... 10/15/2011

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. It is also home to an official American Hosta Society Display Garden, a 70-acre arboretum, a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow and many specialty gardens. The Garden is also home to over 400 varieties of camellias, as well as an extensive collection of hollies, hydrangeas, magnolias and native plants. Imagine sitting under the stars, surrounded by the beauty of the botanical gardens, while listening to the beat of talented performers. This weekend starts the Concerts in the Garden Series which will feature exciting and varied musical offerings from local artists. The concerts will be held in the amphitheater on Friday nights beginning September 16th and end... 09/13/2011

Speechless Sunday - Old Stone Church Cemetery in Clemson SC     Many of the graves are confederate soldiers. The Old Stone Church and Cemetery is a historic site in Clemson, South Carolina. Some of the graves date back in the 1700's... It is so strange to see tombstones that old.. There are some that are so old, you can no longer read anything on them. Yesterday's post was on the Church at this site.. Here is a link: Silent Saturday - Old Stone Church In Clemson SC 08/21/2011

Old Stone Church is located in Clemson, SC and was built in 1802. The church was constructed of field stone and mortar over the period from 1797 to 1802. It was a simple building with wooden pews and a pulpit. The Old Stone Church and Cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places. The church was built by Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens. Although the church is no longer in service, there is a cemetery on site that contains numerous old tombstones including those of Pickens and his family. I will have some photos for tomorrow of the cemetery. Here is a link to tomorrow's post which is about the cemetary: Speechless Sunday - Old Stone Church Cemetery in Clemson SC 08/20/2011

Today after lunch, my husband and I visited a nearby park with a pond. There we saw huge Koi, several turtles, and a few ducks. The main attraction we saw however was this Blue Heron. He was obviously used to people being around because he let us get really close. The day was beautiful and sunny and a warm 92 degrees.. :) 05/22/2011

Even if your blood does not run Orange, you may be wanting to just search homes for sale in Clemson in Upstate South Carolina. But maybe right now you are not ready for the endless barrage of emails that come after registering on some websites? I realize that you may be in the information gathering stage, and may not be ready to “open up” about who you are, or what your needs are at this time. Be assured this is perfectly okay, and that everyone at Silver Star will completely respect your online privacy.So when you are ready to contact us, we will be happy to assist you. Also, keep in mind that our ability to help you depends on understanding your particular needs & budget. So if you just want to browse homes for sale in Upstate South Carolina, and more specifically homes for sale in Cl... 05/03/2011

Clemsonfest 2010 Clemson's 17th Annual Community Festival SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2010 GATES OPEN AT 5:30 PM On the shores of Lake Hartwell at the Foothills Area Family YMCA. Clemsonfest is happening soon and sounds like it will once again be the place to be to celebrate July 4th. The City of Clemson and the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce are working together to make this great event happen. This event brings together people from all over the Upstate of South Carolina to celebrate the 4th!  There are activities planned for children so you can bring the entire family for a great time. Festivities will begin at 5:30pm, Saturday July 3rd with live entertainment from The Catalina's. The Tiger mascot will be there for photos, so be sure to bring your cameras! And it all ends with a fantastic fir... 06/24/2010

Clemson is a city located in Pickens county in Upstate South Carolina. The population was 11,939 at the 2000 census and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 42,199. It is best known as the home of Clemson University. According to the US Census Bureau, the city is 7.8 square miles total. Clemson is located "where the Blue Ridge yawns it's greatness" . Nestled on the banks of Lake Hartwell, it combines southern architecture and modern sophisticated ambiance to produce an interesting and stimulating environment for everyone who has the pleasure of calling Clemson home. The climate of Clemson is pleasant with all four seasons in just the right combination that you never long for the next. If Clemson sounds like a place you might like and you would like to see homes for sale... 06/23/2010

Interesting news was just announced that the National Park Service has placed Clemson University’s Lee Hall/Lowry Hall complex on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1957-58 as the Structural Science Building, the building is considered by some to be a good example of modern architecture in the International Style. The building was designed by Harlan McClure. He was hired in 1955 to head the department of architecture, then in the College of Engineering. McClure (1916-2001) later became the first dean of architecture at Clemson. Under the leadership of McClure, Clemson's architecture program rose from obscurity to national prominence, and the Lee/Lowry complex was fundamental to that success.     06/02/2010

Clemson is a city located in Pickens county in Upstate South Carolina. The population was 11,939 at the 2000 census and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 42,199. It is best known as the home of Clemson University. According to the US Census Bureau, the city is 7.8 square miles total. Clemson is located "where the Blue Ridge yawns it's greatness" . Nestled on the banks of Lake Hartwell, it combines southern architecture and modern sophisticated ambiance to produce an interesting and stimulating environment for everyone who has the pleasure of calling Clemson home. The climate of Clemson is pleasant with all four seasons in just the right combination that you never long for the next. If Clemson sounds like a place you might like and you would like to see homes for sale... 05/31/2010

Clemson University broke ground this past Friday on a $31 million project to expand and renovate Rudolph E. Lee Hall in Clemson, which is home of the university’s design, build and visual arts disciplines. The bulk of the project money will go to new construction, with the balance to renovate older parts of Lee Hall, including the original section constructed in 1958, according to the university. The 55,000-square-foot new building will stand at the south end of the existing structure, where its footprint is intended to be light, even as it speaks loudly of design and innovation. “We want a building that has some highly sustainable concepts in the design and a building that can teach students how a building comes together, how it exists in an environment and how it can even give back to... 04/25/2010

Be sure to mark your calendars and make sure to purchase tickets early for The Spirit of Christmas at the Brooks Center in Clemson. The press release describes this as a holiday theatrical performance takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive cheer. There will be gorgeous costumes, wonderful Christmas songs, and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole. This glittering Christmas spectacular will delight your entire family so make plans to bring everyone for a great time. To find out more or to purchase tickets visit the Brooks Center Website 11/20/2009

Every year thousands of shooting stars amaze stargazers around the world.  You can have a special evening of wonder as learning about the Leonid meteor shower and the comet that started it all at the SC Botanical Gardens in Clemson on November 17th from 7 to 9PM. The dark skies provided by the new moon should provide excellent viewing conditions, but remember there are no guarantees.  Clemson University professors and curators will guide you in viewing with and without a telescope, counting and measuring meteors, as well as helping you understand what you're seeing.  Bring a notebook & pen, blankets or chairs, and dress for the weather! You can leave your flashlight at home since it will not be needed.  There will be light refreshments provided.  The fee for the event is $10/family (up ... 11/14/2009