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Please don't meet us by accident this summer
JUN 19, 2018
BY T.J. MACK, BSN, RN, CEN
“Courtesy of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System”
Greenville County Schools Job Fair at Bonds Career Center
JUN 12, 2018
A Greenville County Schools Job Fair will be held Tuesday (June 12) at J. Harley Bonds Career Center, 505 North Main Street in Greer from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The focus of this job fair will be on the transportation department.
Upstate youth just misses being a meteorologist for a day
JUN 12, 2018
A 13-year-old boy from the Upstate just missed being selected one of four children to earn a trip to Atlanta to appear on the Weather Channel.
Jonathan Lovegrove from Greer was among the finalists from a Land’s End promotion seeking to become a meteorologist for a day. It’s been Jonathan’s young dream to be on TV to present the weather.
Vincent Cicino excels at National Academic Quizbowl Tournament
JUN 6, 2018
Vincent Cicino, Captain of the Riverside High School Academic Team, was the top-ranked student from South Carolina at the 2018 High School National Championship Tournament.
Vincent came in 33 out of 1,664 competitors from across the United States, placing in the top 2 percent nationally.
100 deadliest days for teen drivers
MAY 30, 2018
More than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That is an average of 10 people per day – a 14 percent increase compared to the rest of the year, according to data analyzed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
As school lets out for summer, AAA Carolinas stresses the importance of preparing and educating inexperienced teen drivers for some of the most dangerous driving days of the year.
Area students make dean's list at Presbyterian College
MAY 29, 2018
Eight students made the spring semester dean’s list at Presbyterian College. Students earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average
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Greater Greer Education Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to 12 area students
MAY 25, 2018
May 24, 2018
In its second round of funding, the Greater Greer Education Foundation, in partnership with the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, awarded $1,000 scholarships to 12 area students in a ceremony Thursday at Greer City Hall.
Greater Greer Education Foundation to award scholarships today
MAY 24, 2018
The Greater Greer Education Foundation will award $1,000 scholarships to 12 students at a reception Thursday at 4 p.m. at Greer City Hall.
Students welcome family to Habitat build from Spirit Week funds
MAY 24, 2018
Kanya Johnson got a special welcome as she moved into her new home on Fairview Avenue Wednesday as Riverside High School students cheered her.
Riverside students raised more than $100,000 during Spirit Week last fall to help fund the construction of Johnson’s new home. Students have also volunteered to help build the house.
Track standout honored with top academic award at Richmond
MAY 23, 2018
A former Eastside High School standout has been awarded the William L. Lumpkin Track & Field Leadership Award at the University of Richmond.
Alex Lucking, from Greer, was recognized as the senior undergraduate member of the University of Richmond team based on outstanding academic and athletic performance, and citizenship.
Abner Creek Baptist sets VBS
MAY 16, 2018
Abner Creek Baptist Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School June 10 - 14 at 6:30 – 8:45 p.m.
VBS is for children who have completed K4 up through 6th grade. A light meal will be provided nightly.
McAbee named National Merit Finalist
MAY 15, 2018
Carson McAbee, a senior at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Greenville, has been named a 2018 National Merit Finalist.
McAbee scored a 1550 out of a possible 1600 on the SAT and a 35 out of a possible 36 of the ACT. He is a 2017 USAPL National Champion in weight lifting and also plays baseball at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.
SCC honors employees, retirees and staff
MAY 15, 2018
Spartanburg Community College honored employees and retirees for their years of service to South Carolina and the College, as well as individuals who have been selected for special honors by their peers and students.
"Each year we recognize outstanding individuals who uphold the College's mission and values in all that they do in and out of the classroom," said Henry C. Giles, Jr., SCC president.
Hermetz is valedictorian, Moreno is salutatorian for Bob Jones Academy
MAY 15, 2018
Ken Bixby, the president and CEO of the BJU Education Group, addressed the 83 graduates of Bob Jones Academy during their 91st commencement exercises held Thursday, May 10, in Rodeheaver Auditorium on the BJU campus.
Ali Hermetz of Greenville and Alexander Moreno of Greer were the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
Greenville Technical Charter High School is nationally recognized
MAY 11, 2018
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has been recognized as one of U. S. News and World Report’s best high Schools.
The rankings help demonstrate the top-rated high schools across the country and how they work to serve and educate each student in their school, teaching them to utilize basic skills as well as becoming college and career ready.
Riverside track senior wins Singleton Scholarship, passes it on
MAY 11, 2018
Riverside Track & Field and Cross Country senior Harper Harris has been awarded the Sharonda Coleman-Singleton Scholarship by the South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association.
NGU lists graduates from local communities
MAY 11, 2018
North Greenville University graduated the following local students on Saturday, April 28.
A baccalaureate degree student whose cumulative grade point average is at least 3.5 graduates cum laude, those with at least a 3.75 graduate magna cum laude, and those with at least a 3.9 grade point average graduate summa cum laude.
Virus strikes Chandler Creek Elementary School; 200 children sent home
MAY 10, 2018
Chandler Creek Elementary School was hit by a stomach virus Wednesday that resulted in 200 students being sent home.
The majority of the students were in kindergarten, first grade and second grade, according to Beth Brotherrton with Greenville County Schools. Principal Jane Mills called parents Wednesday morning to inform them of the illness.
Spartanburg Community College Dean's list
MAY 8, 2018
The following Spartanburg Community College students have earned dean's list honors for spring term 2018.
Arcadia
NGU grads challenged to succeed in faith as well as life
APR 30, 2018
About 300 undergraduates and graduates receive diplomas Saturday at North Greenville University's spring commencement ceremony on a picture perfect morning in Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium. More than 4,000 spectators attended and heard WCM Global Wealth, LLC, Principal and Managing Member Erik C. Weir give the keynote address.
“I’m going to tell you a few stories and things I’ve learned in my life, and hopefully it will be a blessing to you,” Weir said.
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