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.
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
Greer
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 (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 & 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.
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.
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.
The following Spartanburg Community College students have earned dean's list honors for spring term 2018.
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