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November 02, 2009

Bishop England senior appearing on Jeopardy ‘Teen Tournament’
Bishop England senior appearing on Jeopardy ‘Teen Tournament’

Tapping into a store of trivia at leisure is one thing. It’s quite another to summon quick and accurate recall under time pressure and while facing tough competition.


October 26, 2009

Clemson running back, quarterback honored with national awards

Clemson running back C.J. Spiller and quarterback Kyle Parker have both been honored by Rivals.com for their performances in Clemson’s 40-37 overtime victory at eighth ranked Miami.


October 20, 2009

Charleston teacher wins prestigious award, $25,000 prize

West Ashley High School English teacher Katherine Henderson had no idea she was being considered for the honor that is known as the “Oscars of Teaching”.


October 13, 2009

College cutbacks make it harder to earn degrees

It isn’t just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.


October 09, 2009

Citadel professor huge part of moon crashing mission

Luke Sollitt worked among a team of scientists who developed the idea of crashing a rocket into a crater on the moon, in search of water.


October 08, 2009

State prepaid tuition program struggling

State officials say the program, that allows parents to pay future college tuition using today’s rates, is anywhere from $30 million to $60 million dollars in debt.


September 29, 2009

South Carolina school taking President Obama’s advice

Starting this year, Killian Elementary School, in Columbia starts ten minutes earlier than last year, and those extra ten minutes all go to math class.

Gaffney student’s injuries called “unintentional assault”

A Gaffney teenager—seriously injured in school. School officials, and Gaffney Police both say it was “horseplay” gone bad.


September 15, 2009

CCSD staff interviewed during discrimination investigation
CCSD staff interviewed during discrimination investigation

The investigation continues into allegations of discrimination in the closing of five predominately African American schools in Charleston county.

Five South Carolina public schools named National Blue Ribbon Award winners
Five South Carolina public schools named National Blue Ribbon Award winners

Five South Carolina public schools are among the 314 schools nationwide named 2009 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon winners by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan


September 09, 2009

Tenenbaum returns to Columbia, speaks to SC students about safety

Former state superintendent of education Inez Tenenbaum on Tuesday made her first public appearance in South Carolina since becoming the head of the national Consumer Product Safety Commission.


September 08, 2009

White House releases President’s speech to students, parents still fired up

Schools and parents across the country are divided on whether students will hear a message from President Obama on Tuesday.


September 02, 2009

Berkeley county school board meets to discuss possible tax increase
Berkeley county school board meets to discuss possible tax increase

The Berkeley County School Board held a workshop to discuss changing the millage rate, which could increase taxes for second home and business owners.

Darkness to Light ‘Prevent-a-thon’ begins Wednesday
Darkness to Light ‘Prevent-a-thon’ begins Wednesday

In an effort to prevent child sexual abuse, Darkness to Light is hoping to inform, and educate as many people as possible to recognize the signs of abuse.


August 28, 2009

Students flock to ‘risky’ loans for college
Students flock to ‘risky’ loans for college

An increasing number of college students are turning to private loans—one of the riskiest ways to pay for schooling, according to an education organization that compared them to credit-card debt.


August 25, 2009

School of the Arts students wins national contest

Shelby Studebaker a freshman at the School of the Arts and is a creative writing major wins the USTA Southern Section Arthur Ashe Essay contest


August 24, 2009

New partnership sends donations directly to South Carolina classrooms

South Carolina is now the first in the nation to have a partnership that allows citizens to donate money directly to specific public schools, even specific classes.

Hundreds expected for grand opening of Zucker Middle School

Making the day extra special, today would have been the late philanthropist’s 60th birthday.

Clemson student drowns in Pickens County lake

Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelly identified the student as 21-year-old Donovan Jones of Sumter.


August 18, 2009

Students head back to school in Charleston and Berkeley counties
Students head back to school in Charleston and Berkeley counties

It’s back to the books for students in Charleston and Berkeley counties.  Charleston county superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley toured six schools on the first day, schools that are in transition or have new principals.

Resources for back to school questions
Resources for back to school questions

Click to get more information to answer your questions as kids in Charleston and Berkeley Counties head back to class.

Franko Blog: First day of school memories, some more traumatic than others
Franko Blog: First day of school memories, some more traumatic than others

A picture that I am sure I will hear about from my buddies, but I am will to share in an effort to lighten the mood for parents dealing with the “first day blues”. Send us your child’s first day pics!

Students in Charleston, Berkeley Counties back to school
Students in Charleston, Berkeley Counties back to school

The first bell of the new school year is ringing for thousands more students in the Lowcountry.


August 11, 2009

New state of the art schools prepare to open in Charleston county
New state of the art schools prepare to open in Charleston county

It’s an exciting time for students and parents at several Charleston county schools.  The district will open four new state of the art schools next week. News 2 took a tour of the new schools.


August 10, 2009

New Berkeley superintendent prepares for first day of school
New Berkeley superintendent prepares for first day of school

Lowcountry students will head back to school next week, and there’s a big change in the Berkeley County School District this year.  After 11 years, students there will start school with a new superintendent.


August 07, 2009

Coroner confirms Clemson student died of meningitis
Coroner confirms Clemson student died of meningitis

Danielle Rae Fleming died Saturday August 1st, at Oconee Medical Center. Kelley says that autopsy results indicate that Fleming died of the disease.


August 06, 2009

Tax-free holiday weekend starts Friday

The state-wide tax free holiday weekend kicks off this Friday and that could mean big savings for some shoppers and parents getting ready for back to school.


August 03, 2009

Back To School:Keep your child active in school
Back To School:Keep your child active in school

The American Council on Exercise and Fitness has developed a list of ten fun activities to keep kids busy and active. The list provides a wide range of accessible options for children and families.

Trident Literacy’s Buy or Burn Book Sale
Trident Literacy’s Buy or Burn Book Sale

Trident Literacy Association will turn up the heat on the Lowcountry Book Burning with a “Buy or Burn Book Sale” Saturday August 22.


July 29, 2009

Pickens woman charged for riding stolen horse through town

A Pickens woman was charged with public disorderly conduct after deputies say she rode a horse on Main Street through Six Mile.

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