It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Fort Hill: National Historic Landmark in Clemson, SC gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Clemson, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Major shout out to the Women who work in this office !! They’re really good”
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“Always best care was my very first home health job coming out of high school”
“Dear Beth and Kathi, I want to thank you for sending Tonya to me.”
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“A great big thank you for the wonderful services as well as friendship & "seeming”
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“I am a current client of this provider The agency has been good to meet with what I needed ! Has helped me with baths and grooming !!”
“I am a current client of this provider I can't rave enough about what a great find it was go locate Always Best Care in Greenwood, SC. Making a transition from the independence of my parents to their increasing needs has been challenging. But with the help of ABC, they have been able to remain in the home (as they wish). I arrived the other day to see a visitor from Palliative Care that had arrived early (unannounced to my parents) and did not identify herself - when I walked in - Leslie was asking her questions to validate who she was and why she was there! Bravo! That's the kind of care I can be proud of - she was advocating for my parents like they were her own. Another day, I called my mom for her to excitedly tell me about the help Jamie provided to straighten out a room that was long overdue. My mom was so excited for me to come see! Its so rewarding to see them thrive in their own home! Thanks to all the staff at ABC - we have loved the caregivers and the staff at ABC. Kaitlyn is just a phone call away!!”
“Always Best Care of Greenwood Anderson I greatly appreciate this location. Their dedication to healthcare and attentiveness to needs is outstanding. The staff are highly professional and along with a familial atmosphere. They effectively address all concerns and maintain accessible communication for scheduling, ensuring the assignment of the appropriate caregiver to alleviate the patient's and family's burden.”
“I am grateful for this company, I worked for 4 years prior to changing my profession. I appreciate everyone and everything that they do . They are an amazing TEAM.”
“I worked at Always Best Care for a few years and always enjoyed my time as an employee. The work environment is supportive, and management is approachable and fair. Expectations are clear, and employees are treated with respect.”
“Always Best Care of Greenwood, SC has a staff that works extremely well together, showing strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration. The caregivers truly go above and beyond, providing compassionate, personalized, and outstanding care to each client. Their dedication makes a real difference, and it shows in the quality of care they provide.”
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“Always Best Care of Greenwood S.C. is a family owned, and women lead organization that is a strong testament to the community of Greenwood S.C. The owner has a strong belief system rooted in God that translates to the people she trains and employs. In business for 15 years we have clients that have been a part of ABC for 10 years in some cases due to the high standard of care we provide. Our best clients are the ones who tell their loved ones about us and because of this we have tons of happy referrals from previous and current clients. I have worked for this company for a few months now. The company is very solid. They seem to really care about and support their employees and clients. They treat the staff like they are a team as well as family. They also train their staff to be caring, responsible, observant and professional. The owner is very fair and has an open-door policy if you need to talk. She also has no problem with helping to assist with any issues that may arise. The pay is fair and competitive for this area and there is potential to move up if you are willing to put in the work.”
“My son has been working with always best care, for a short period of time but in that time frame he has received exceptional care, the staff is hardworking, caring they work with you but most importantly they do everything in there power to provide the best care for the client, im so glad they work with my family, hands down absolutely great genuine people.”
“Pam is amazing loving , caring and a top notch caregiver this is a great agency !”
“Wonderful team.”
“Major shout out to the Women who work in this office !! They’re really good at their job too !”
“Major shout out to the Women who work in this office !! They’re really good at their job too !”
“I have been with the company for a while now. I can honestly say that the staff goes above and beyond for their clients. Even working nonstop trying to cover for call outs and everything else. This is a business but it is more than just a business. You can feel the love that the staff has for the clients and how they go above and beyond for them. The clients become family here and are cared for as such.”
“ABC were able to quickly organize the 24/7 care we needed to help my mother through her final days of hospice. All of the attending staff were courteous and professional. The owner communicated clearly and we were very thankful for her attention and quick response to our situation. I would highly recommend ABC to assist with your senior care needs.”
“When I left my old company and went to a new one being the same thing I was, a caregiver, I was nervous. I wasn't treated the best or appreciated at all at the old company so I figured this one would be the same way but boy was I wrong. I work for a company that appreciates me and is willing to work with me through any situation so we are all on the same page. They respect me as their employee, a mother and just a person in general. Yesterday when I went to the office to pick up my check, I was given an award. The boss of our company chose ME as "Employee of the Month of September". Talking about feeling appreciated, I've only been working for them for 4 months. I cannot thank Always Best Care enough for choosing me and believing in me and my work. It's not always easy but it's worth it!????”
“Always best care was my very first home health job coming out of high school and it has truly been a experience for me. I did leave to explore and find my way in the world however in 2020 I gotten the opportunity to come back with open arms and I couldn't pass it up. This company works hard to help employees and clients. The owner miss Beth is a strong independent women that gets the job done and will help anyone that needs it. She has seen things in me that I hasn't been able to see in my self, and that is why this will be my forever employment. If you want to work somewhere where communication is key in this business, a business that cares about you and wants to see you move up in the world you need to come and work for this company. I am not just saying that because I work there now. I am saying this because I have a job that enjoy going to work each and everyday.”
“Dear Beth and Kathi, I want to thank you for sending Tonya to me. She is a great caregiver. She has been a lot of help since my husband of 64 years passed away.”
“I am a current client of this provider Everyone at Always Best is always responsive and so helpful. They take great care of my parents and have become part of our family. In addition to caring for my parents, they assist with meals as needed and do light housekeeping and laundry. They have reduced our stress level so much, knowing that the folks are well taken care of around the clock.”
“A great big thank you for the wonderful services as well as friendship & "seeming like part of the family" that Ms. Anita wore. She is an angel and my mom as well as family loved her! I definitely recommend your agency to people & we feel very blessed that "Ms. Anita" was part of our lives & how much she meant to us! Any patient that has her to care for them will definitely get 100% care - she is great! Thank you for being so personable, kind & caring... God bless you and your agency and thank you so much!”
“A great big thank you for the wonderful services as well as friendship & "seeming like part of the family" that Ms. Anita wore. She is an angel and my mom as well as family loved her! I definitely recommend your agency to people & we feel very blessed that "Ms. Anita" was part of our lives & how much she meant to us! Any patient that has her to care for them will definitely get 100% care - she is great! Thank you for being so personable, kind & caring... God bless you and your agency and thank you so much!”
“ABC helped me take care of my mother in her last few weeks. Trudy the Caregiver was wonderful! Trudy was so gentle with mom, very compassionate and professional. You could tell she loves her job. she started helping in the evenings, then on weekends. Mom's health got really bad and she was hospitalized and Trudy changed her schedule so she could stay up at the hospital all night with my Mom. I never had to worry because I knew mom was in good hands and that Trudy would te… See more”
“Other ABC was hired to help me take care of my mother in her last few weeks. Trudy mom's Caregiver was wonderful! Trudy was so gentle with mom, very compassionate and professional. Trudy first started helping mom in the evenings but as mom got worse she changed her schedule and started helping on the weekends. Anytime I needed them Trudy came to the rescue! Mom was hospitalized and I'm a single mother and needed someone to stay at the hospital with mom during the night. Trudy stayed with my mom every night at the hospital and I never had to worry because I knew mom was in the best hands and that if anything went wrong Trudy would text or call me. I definitely will recommend this company to anyone they were a blessing.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Jaycee Park in Clemson, SC with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Rick Erwin's Clemson or visit Hanover House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Clemson, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Clemson, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Clemson, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - For the second consecutive year, Carolina Football will open ACC play against Clemson, as the Tar Heels will travel to Clemson, South Carolina, to face the Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN from Memorial Stadium.First and Ten • Carolina is in its 136th season of football (139th year) in 2026 and the Tar Heels own an all-time record of 757-584-54. • UNC travels to Clemson in its ACC opener on Saturday, Sept. 19, at noon at Memorial Stadium. It'...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - For the second consecutive year, Carolina Football will open ACC play against Clemson, as the Tar Heels will travel to Clemson, South Carolina, to face the Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN from Memorial Stadium.
First and Ten • Carolina is in its 136th season of football (139th year) in 2026 and the Tar Heels own an all-time record of 757-584-54. • UNC travels to Clemson in its ACC opener on Saturday, Sept. 19, at noon at Memorial Stadium. It's the program's first trip to Clemson since 2023 and the second consecutive year that the Tar Heels open conference play against the Tigers. • Saturday's game between the Tar Heels and the Tigers will air live on ESPN with Bob Wischusen (PxP), Louis Riddick (Analyst) and Stormy Buonantony (Sideline) on the call. • In its last outing, UNC earned a 35-3 victory against ETSU in Carolina's home opener to kick off the 100th season in Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels have now won 26 straight games against FCS opponents. • Sophomore running back Demon June turned in a career performance with three rushing touchdowns on seven attempts, marking the first multi-rushing TD game of his young career. • The Tar Heels have allowed just 13 points through two games this season, tied for the second fewest in the conference and the fifth fewest nationally. UNC is one of three ACC teams that has allowed just one touchdown this season. • Carolina has recorded seven sacks as a team this season, which is second in the ACC and tied for 11th nationally. • Sophomore Xavier Lewis is tied for nation's lead in tackles for loss through two games this season with 6.5. He had 4.5 in the season opener against TCU and followed that performance with two against ETSU. • Carolina Football will celebrate the 100th season of Kenan Stadium during the 2026 season with a series of special events, facility enhancements and fan experiences to honor 100 years of one of the most picturesque athletic venues in the country. • UNC's coaches and players will wear a 'JS' patch and helmet decal throughout the season in memory of James Spurling, who worked with the program and passed away in February.
A Win Against Clemson Would… • Be Carolina's 758th all-time victory in program history. • Give Carolina a win in its ACC opener for the first time since 2023. • Help Carolina start 3-0 on the year for the fourth time in the last five seasons. • Give the Tar Heels their first at Clemson since 2001 in their sixth trip to Memorial Stadium since that season. • Give UNC its first win over the Tigers since 2010, snapping a seven-game losing streak versus Clemson.
ACC Opener History • For the second consecutive year, Carolina will open ACC play against Clemson, after the Tar Heels welcomed the Tigers to Kenan Stadium to start its conference slate in 2025. • It is the first time the UNC has opened league play against the same opponent in consecutive years since 2021-22, when Carolina played Virginia Tech in its conference opener both seasons. • Entering the matchup versus the Tigers, Carolina is 30-43 all-time in Atlantic Coast Conference openers (since 1953). • Saturday is the fifth time the Tar Heels will open ACC play versus Clemson.
Carolina vs. Clemson in the ACC Opening Game: • Sept. 19, 1959 in Chapel Hill: Loss, 20-18 • Aug. 31, 1996 in Chapel Hill: Win, 45-0 • Sept. 27, 2024 in Clemson: Loss, 50-35 • Oct. 4, 2025 in Chapel Hill: Loss, 38-10
Getting to the QB • UNC has tallied seven sacks this season, tied for the 11th-most nationally and the second most in the ACC. • Carolina had four sacks versus ETSU and three against TCU.
Lewis Leading The Nation • Defensive lineman Xavier Lewis has had a breakout sophomore season, as the Raleigh native is tied for the national lead in tackles for loss with 6.5, along with LSU's Princewill Umanmielen. • Lewis had 4.5 tackles for loss in the season opener against TCU and added two TFLs against ETSU. • Additionally, he's second in nation and leads the ACC in sacks with four.
Career Day for June • Sophomore running back Demon June turned in a career day against ETSU last Saturday, as he scored a career-high three rushing touchdowns to lead the Tar Heels to a 35-3 victory. He finished the game with seven carries for 33 yards with three scores. • Prior to Saturday's game, June had not recorded a multi-rushing TD game in his career, and he became the first Tar Heel since Omarion Hampton in 2024 with three or more rushing touchdowns. He found the end zone from nine yards out to make it 21-0 right before halftime to give UNC control of the game. • After the intermission, June tallied a 6-yard and 1-yard rushing touchdown to account for Carolina's final three scores of the game.
Smart Football • Carolina has committed just eight penalties through two games this season, which is tied for the third fewest in the ACC and the 16th fewest nationally. • The Tar Heels had only three in their season-opening win against TCU and five penalties in their last outing against ETSU.
Two 90-Yard Drives • The Tar Heels posted two 90-yard scoring drives in last Saturday's win against ETSU, marking the first time the program has accomplished the feat since the Syracuse game in 2023. • Carolina began the drive on its own one-yard line, piecing together a 99-yard drive across 10 plays, resulting in a Billy Edwards Jr. to Benjamin Hall touchdown pass. The drive tied the longest in school history, matching the 99-yard scoring drive against Miami in 2022. • Later in the game, the Tar Heels put together a 10-play, 90-yard scoring drive capped off by a June rushing touchdown.
Back to Their Home State • Seven UNC players hail from the state of South Carolina, including Jordan Avinger, Gannon Burt, Timir Hickman-Collins, Jaylen McGill, Zamaurious Robertson, Andrew Threatt and Carnell Warren. • McGill's hometown of Spartanburg in the closest among the group to Memorial Stadium, approximately 70 miles.
Been Here Before • Three Carolina players will visit Memorial Stadium for the second consecutive year, as running back Kaleb Jackson and kicker Aeron Burrell were members of LSU's program last season when the visiting Tigers defeated Clemson, 17-10. • Linebacker Derek McDonald will play at Memorial Stadium for the third time in his collegiate career and second consecutive year. McDonald helped Syracuse earn a 34-21 victory in Clemson last year and started at linebacker and recorded eight tackles in a 27-21 loss in 2022. • Defensive backs Kaleb Cost and Tre Miller, along with tight end Deems May III are the lone UNC players from the 2023 team that played in Clemson that year. • Additionally, offensive lineman Andrew Threatt played in Memorial Stadium in 2023 at Charleston Southern, when he actually appeared in the game as a defensive lineman.
Red Zone Defense • The Tar Heels rank fourth nationally in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on just 40% of their trips to the red zone. • UNC has yielded just two scores in the red zone and only one touchdown, while forcing two turnovers on downs and a missed field goal.
First In A Carolina Uniform • Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. connected with tight end Jelani Thurman for the Tar Heels' first passing touchdown of the season in the first quarter of the ETSU game last Saturday. • It was Edwards' first passing TD in a UNC uniform and Thurman's first receiving TD at Carolina.
Update: According to Clemson’s radio broadcast, the teams will return to the field at 5:15 p.m. for a roughly 10-minute warmup. The game will resume at roughly 5:25 p.m.Clemson and UNC football are in a weather delay.The game was paused with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter because of a lightning strike near Memorial Stadium. UNC was leading Clemson 17-15.All three of Clemson’s football games in 2026 have now been delayed by weather.The delay will last until at least 5 p.m., according to an ...
Update: According to Clemson’s radio broadcast, the teams will return to the field at 5:15 p.m. for a roughly 10-minute warmup. The game will resume at roughly 5:25 p.m.
Clemson and UNC football are in a weather delay.
The game was paused with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter because of a lightning strike near Memorial Stadium. UNC was leading Clemson 17-15.
All three of Clemson’s football games in 2026 have now been delayed by weather.
The delay will last until at least 5 p.m., according to an announcement from Clemson athletics on Twitter/X at 3:52 p.m.
The school encouraged fans to seek shelter as a storm heads to the area.
A referee ran onto the field and whistled the play dead as UNC was lining up for a second and goal play at Clemson’s 7 and a few seconds after a loud rumble of thunder that was audible from the stadium.
“We’re gonna stop the game for weather,” the referee said.
The game was paused around 2:59 p.m.
Clemson’s PA announcer followed up with an announcement that the stadium was under a lightning warning because of a strike within eight miles.
Fans were encouraged to go either to the concourse or nearby Clemson facilities, including Littlejohn Coliseum, with an option to re-enter the stadium later on.
After a lightning delay, a 30-minute timer starts and the venue must go 30 minutes without another lightning strike within eight miles of the area. Then, teams will have a roughly one-hour warmup time.
Since Clemson and UNC are deep into the fourth quarter, though, Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick could opt for a shorter warmup period to get the game back underway.
The lightning delay came at a key point in the game. After Clemson scored 12 straight points to get the score within 17-15, UNC was on a long drive and had just converted a 4th and 1 at Clemson’s 10-yard line for a fresh set of downs.
Clemson hasn’t been able to escape the weather this season.
The Tigers’ 2026 season opener at LSU and their home opener against Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium last week were both delayed two hours pregame because of lightning.
The Clemson-LSU game was scheduled for a 7:49 p.m. Eastern kickoff in Baton Rouge, but the game didn’t kick off until 9:41 p.m. and lasted until 12:58 a.m.
The Clemson-Georgia Southern game was scheduled for a roughly 7:30 p.m. kickoff but didn’t start until 9:31 p.m. That game finished at 1:07 a.m.
Clemson also had two home games delayed by lightning in 2025 (Troy, Syracuse). The Troy game was delayed one hour, 32 minutes in the first quarter and the Syracuse game was delayed one hour, 36 minutes during halftime.
UNC football also has experience with weather delays this season: Last week’s home opener in Chapel Hill vs. ETSU was delayed one hour, 19 minutes before the fourth quarter.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Gideon Davidson ran for 105 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with five minutes remaining as Clemson rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit to beat North Carolina 28-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in a game that lasted nearly six hours.Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds completed 20 of 29 passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and one interception for Clemson (2-1, 1-0 ACC) in his first career start.Billy Edwards was 13 of 30 for 135 yards with one touchdown and one interception for UNC (...
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Gideon Davidson ran for 105 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown with five minutes remaining as Clemson rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit to beat North Carolina 28-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in a game that lasted nearly six hours.
Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds completed 20 of 29 passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and one interception for Clemson (2-1, 1-0 ACC) in his first career start.
Billy Edwards was 13 of 30 for 135 yards with one touchdown and one interception for UNC (2-1, 1-1). Benjamin Hall ran for 135 yards rushing and caught a TD pass for the Tar Heels.
Clemson trailed 17-15 with 8:11 left in the game and UNC had a second and goal at the Tigers 7 when officials sent both teams to the locker room after lightning was detected in the area.
After a 2 1/2-hour weather delay, players returned to the field.
It was all Clemson from there.
After the delay, the Tigers' defense stiffened.
North Carolina came into the game after a tumultuous week in which defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, resigned from his position as the school concludes an investigation into its football program.
That made him the second high-profile resignation amid the inquiry, the other being general manager Michael Lombardi earlier this month.
Things have been rough in Clemson, too.
Dabo Swinney’s job security has been questioned after the Tigers were thrashed 51-10 in their season opener by then-No. 11 LSU and managed only one touchdown against Georgia Southern in a 22-7 win last week.
Swinney had said after the loss to LSU that Clemson deserved to be criticized but cautioned that the season was far from over.
North Carolina: The Tar Heels got a strong game from their offensive line, in particular center Christo Kelly and guards Aidan Banfield and Andrew Threat. Together, they routinely blew open big holes in the middle of Clemson's defense front, allowing Hall and June to get to the second level of defense.
Clemson: The Tigers came into the game 134th out of 138 FBS teams in offense and did little to improve that mark early on. With five minutes left in the first half, the Tigers had managed just 49 yards on offense on 20 plays.
Clemson: The Tigers head west to face California on Friday night.
North Carolina: The Tar Heels have a bye next weekend before hosting No. 3 Notre Dame on Oct. 3.
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Rick Petillo, Clemson University’s senior vice president for finance and operations and chief financial officer, will join Vanderbilt University as vice chancellor and chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1. Petillo will depart Clemson on Oct. 2.“Rick has provided important leadership to Clemson, and we appreciate his service to the university,” said Clemson President Ben Ayers. “Clemson has made meaningful progress in strengthening our financial planning and resource-allocation processes. Our strong credit ...
Rick Petillo, Clemson University’s senior vice president for finance and operations and chief financial officer, will join Vanderbilt University as vice chancellor and chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1. Petillo will depart Clemson on Oct. 2.
“Rick has provided important leadership to Clemson, and we appreciate his service to the university,” said Clemson President Ben Ayers. “Clemson has made meaningful progress in strengthening our financial planning and resource-allocation processes. Our strong credit ratings and positive outlook reflect the University’s financial strength and provide a solid foundation for the future. I appreciate Rick’s leadership, and we will build on this progress under Kelly Collins’ interim leadership while we conduct a national search for a permanent successor.”
Collins, a Clemson graduate who joined the University in 2003, will serve as interim senior vice president for finance and operations and chief financial officer. Her current role is the senior associate vice president for financial operations within the Division of Finance and Operations, and she previously served as the chief of staff and operations for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
Petillo joined Clemson’s Division of Finance and Operations in 2015 as director of debt and capital financing after a 15-year career in banking and finance. As senior vice president for finance and operations, Petillo provided leadership for finance, facilities, human resources, real estate, public safety, risk management and related enterprise functions. He also served as an administrative liaison to committees of Clemson’s Board of Trustees and worked with campus leaders on institutional strategy, resource allocation, advancing enterprise systems and business intelligence capabilities, and operational planning.
He was named Clemson’s chief financial officer in 2020 and later was promoted to senior vice president for finance and operations.
“Serving Clemson has been one of the great honors of my professional life,” Petillo said. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and deeply grateful to the colleagues and campus leaders who have supported this work.”
Petillo earned a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and an MBA from Clemson University.
Clemson football is 1-0 in the ACC. The Tigers got there in epic fashion.Clemson used three second-half touchdowns to roar back and beat UNC 28-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, creating some positive momentum after a rough two-game start for coach Dabo Swinney’s program in 2026.Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds threw a touchdown pass to tight end Christian Bentancur and led two more fourth-quarter scoring drives that ended in rushing touchdowns as the Tigers (2-1) came back from a 14-point deficit.“It&rsq...
Clemson football is 1-0 in the ACC. The Tigers got there in epic fashion.
Clemson used three second-half touchdowns to roar back and beat UNC 28-20 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, creating some positive momentum after a rough two-game start for coach Dabo Swinney’s program in 2026.
Freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds threw a touchdown pass to tight end Christian Bentancur and led two more fourth-quarter scoring drives that ended in rushing touchdowns as the Tigers (2-1) came back from a 14-point deficit.
“It’s a great start to ACC play,” Swinney said postgame. “We grew up.”
Saturday’s game was delayed roughly 2.5 hours in the fourth quarter because of a lightning delay. The pause happened with UNC up 17-15 at the 8:11 mark in the fourth quarter and possessing the ball inside Clemson’s 10.
Once the game finally resumed, Clemson’s defense got two straight run stops inside its 10-yard line to keep UNC (2-1) from a potential game-ending touchdown.
Instead, the Tar Heels took a short field goal for a 20-15 lead with 6:34 left.
The Tigers punched back with a rapid scoring drive that took less than a minute and ended with a Gideon Davidson rushing TD to go up 21-20 with 5:01 to go.
Clemson failed on the ensuing two-point conversion, meaning UNC could take the lead back with a field goal as opposed to just tying the game.
But UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. gave the ball back to Clemson when he overthrew tight end Jelani Thurman on a fourth-and-1 at Clemson’s 45 with two minutes remaining and his team trailing by a point.
The Tigers added another touchdown on receiver Tyler Brown’s reverse sweep TD with a minute left — although Brown could’ve simply fell down to end the game and allow Clemson to kneel it out, considering UNC had no timeouts.
Up 28-20, Clemson got a final stop to secure a win when Penn State transfer cornerback Elliot Washington II intercepted Edwards with 37 seconds left.
“The best part about it is he got down,” Swinney joked of the play.
For Clemson, which trailed UNC 17-3 in the second quarter, it’s a big boost.
The Tigers’ 41-point loss at LSU in Week 1 was the worst of the Swinney era, and their low-scoring home win against Georgia Southern the following week didn’t inspire much confidence. And that’s coming off a 7-6 season in 2025.
Now, the Tigers hit the West Coast for Friday’s game at Cal with a 1-0 league record.
“We didn’t win the ACC today, but we’re 1-0,” Swinney said. “And you can’t win two until we win one. That’s all we’ve got. We’ve just gotta keep moving forward.”
The Tar Heels cruised down the field for back-to-back touchdowns to start the game, with veteran quarterback Edwards avoiding pressure and UNC’s offensive line opening up sizable holes for the run game to thrive against a struggling defense.
UNC running back Demon June started the game with a short rushing touchdown, and Edwards threw a 15-yard TD pass to go up 14-3 on the road.
“The first two drives were really disappointing,” Swinney said.
Clemson managed a deep field goal from kicker Nolan Hauser on its opening possession, but the offense barely registered a pulse most of the first half.
Before an 88-yard drive to end the first half — which also ended in a field goal — offensive coordinator Chad Morris’ unit recorded just 29 total yards. Reynolds missed throws, and an extended run of screen passes caused fans to boo.
UNC led Clemson 17-6 at halftime, marking Bill Belichick’s first halftime lead against a Power 4 team during his North Carolina tenure.
The score could’ve been worse, considering Clemson running back Jarvis Green fumbled in his own territory in the first quarter with the Tigers trailing 14-3. UNC ended that drive with a 47-yard missed field goal.
“There’s still a lot of mistakes. ... Shoot, I made a lot of mistakes today,” Reynolds said postgame. “... But it’s super exciting, because you get to learn from them.”
Clemson started the third quarter with more missed opportunities: Reynolds severely underthrew receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. on a wide-open touchdown pass that UNC intercepted, and the Tigers went three-and-out and took another field goal after recovering a fumble in plus territory to cut UNC’s lead to 17-9.
Then the turnaround started.
Reynolds’ touchdown pass to Bentancur cut UNC’s lead to 17-15 with 4:21 left in the third quarter, although a gimmicky two-point conversion attempt was no good.
After a long lightning delay paused the game for roughly 2.5 hours, UNC took a field goal to go up 20-15. Clemson responded with Davidson’s rushing TD, a turnover on downs and another touchdown on Brown’s nifty, 34-yard reverse TD run.
UNC advanced to its own 45 with no timeouts before Edwards was picked off by Washington, who caught the ball in stride and slid down to secure the win.
“In the end, they just made a few more plays than we did in the last eight minutes of the game,” said Belichick, the six-time NFL Super Bowl champion coach.
Reynolds finished 20 of 29 for 215 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception in his first career start, while Davidson had 105 rushing yards and Wesco had a team-high 77 receiving yards, including gains of 19 and 41 yards.
Clemson’s defense forced two turnovers, including Washington’s game-ending interception, and had five sacks while limiting UNC to three second-half points.
Those efforts allowed Clemson to rally for an eighth straight win against UNC dating back to 2010. The Tigers were 19-36 (.345) all time when trailing at halftime under Swinney before Saturday’s comeback win in front of 78,332 fans.
“I’m just really, really proud of our team and how they hung in there,” Swinney said. “I saw some confidence. I saw an unshakable belief.”
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