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CLOVER, SC - Exciting progress is underway at Clover Area Assistance Center (CAAC) as the organization nears the completion of its much anticipated Outreach and Administration Center.
LAKE WYLIE, SC - Carrie Bolin has been named Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2024. Throughout her career, Bolin has demonstrated a deep commitment to students, the community, and the future of Lake Wylie.
CLOVER, SC - For Black History Month, the Roaring Eagle chose to highlight one of Clover’s most well-known citizens, Mr. Bennie Bennett.
CLEMSON, SC - Clemson University’s Army and Air Force ROTC units will hold a joint ceremony to commission eighteen Second Lieutenants at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The ceremony will occur in Self Auditorium, Strom Thurmond Institute. Nine students will receive commissions into the U.S. Army and nine students will receive commissions into the U.S. Air Force. One student will receive commission into the U.S. Marine Corps.
Editor’s Note: This article was published before the holiday season on The Roaring Eagle website. Holidays at the Garden normally starts after Thanksgiving and runs through the end of December.
CLOVER, SC - On November 7, the Clover community came together to honor veterans at the annual Veterans Day lunch hosted by the Clover Rotary and Interact Clubs. Over 100 attendees, including veterans, first responders, and State Representative Tommy Pope, gathered for the event at noon. With thoughtful speeches, musical tributes, and heartfelt camaraderie, the event celebrated those who have served and protected the nation.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to the struggles many people face in silence. While that month aims to raise awareness for everyone, the numbers tell a particularly troubling story about men. Even though men make up 40% of the world’s population, 50% of all suicides are committed by men. This statistic reflects a heartbreaking reality: many men feel unable to ask for help when they need it most, and that needs to change.
