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Greenville News

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Predicting Rock Hill vs Boiling Springs, other top Upstate football playoff games

Here are the Upstate’s top 10 high school football games and our predictions for the first round of the SCHSL playoffs. Class 5A Game of the Week No. 9 seed Rock Hill (5-5) at No. 8 Boiling Springs (7-3) Time: 7:30 p.m. | Date : Nov. 6 PLAYOFFS BRACKETS: SC high school football playoffs bracket, schedules. See 2026 pairings This is a rematch of an Oct. 9 thriller in which Boiling Springs earned an overtime victory on the road and improved to 6-1. The Bulldogs in October lost three games, but they were to MaxPreps No. 1 Northwestern, No. 3 Dorman and No. 4 Fort Mill. Boiling Springs is having its best season since going 13-2 and reaching the 5A state final in 2016. On those statewide rankings, the Bulldogs are still No. 5 and Rock Hill is No. 7. Todd Shanesy's prediction: Boiling Springs 17, Rock Hill 14 Kamryn Jackson's prediction: Boiling Springs 28, Rock Hill 17 Stream South Carolina HS football games live on NFHS Network No. 11 Chapin (5-5) at No. 6 Hillcrest (4-6) Time: 7:30 p.m. | Date: Nov. 6 Hillcrest had a brutal non-region schedule and started 1-6, but the Rams have turned it around

Boiling Springs, SC · 2d

thecharlottepost.com

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Hough High opens postseason atop Magnificent Seven

Hough High opens postseason atop Magnificent Seven. Mallard Creek High football coach Kennedy Tinsley speaks with his team after the Mavericks' 17-7 win against Chambers on Oct. 30, 2026. Mallard Creek, which is No. 2 in the Magnificent Seven rankings, won the Meck Power Six title with the win and earned a first round bye in the North Carolina 8A playoffs.

Cornelius, NC · 2d
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Decision made over controversial bell schedule for 1 Charlotte-Mecklenburg school

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools made a major decision regarding a controversial proposed bell schedule change for one of its schools. In an email obtained by WBTV on Thursday, Nov. 5, the South Academy of International Languages said its 2027-2028 bell schedule will remain unchanged. A new bell schedule was being considered for the school, which prompted pushback from parents.

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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The State

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USC announces big name change in honor of former Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin

The University of South Carolina is naming its campus leadership center after former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. The university announced the move in a media release Thursday, ahead of a Friday ceremony to christen the center inside the Columbia campus’ Russell House student union. The center will now be known as the Steven K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center. “As a student, I saw firsthand how mentors, service and a community that believes in you can help turn potential into purpose,” Benjamin said in a statement accompanying the announcement. “My hope is that the Stephen K. Benjamin Leadership and Service Center will give students the same opportunities to learn, listen and serve alongside their neighbors while using their voices and talents to create meaningful change.” The center serves as the central hub for more than 700 USC student organizations, student government, the university’s Graduate Student Association and other service and leadership development programs, USC said. The name change recognizes a Carolina alumnus. Benjamin earned a bachelor’s in political science in 1991 and graduated from USC’s law school in 1994. In his time at the university, Benjamin was student body president and president of the Student Bar Association. He went on

Columbia, SC · 1d

The State

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Where SC schools place on Forbes' ranking of the best US colleges for 2027

Forbes released its annual list of America’s top 500 colleges for 2027, and several South Carolina schools made it on the ranking. Since 2008, the group has evaluated the nation’s colleges based on educational and career outcomes, and doesn’t factor in a school’s reputation. Forbes looks at student debt after college, return on investment and how many alumni go on to become leaders after graduation. You can look at their complete methodology here . The State has previously reported on different rankings of SC colleges and universities. Here are the SC schools that made it on the Forbes Top 500 for 2027: SC’s top colleges and universities No. 160 Clemson University Clemson University is a public university and is the top choice in SC, according to Forbes . The acceptance rate is 38%; the average annual cost is $79,542; the average annual grant aid is $11,389; alumni with at least 10 years of experience make a median salary of $104,009. No. 191 Wofford College Wofford is a private liberal arts college in Spartanburg and focuses on liberal arts education with strengths in the sciences, business, the humanities and social sciences. The acceptance rate is 52%; the average annual cost is

South Carolina · 1d

coladaily.com

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15 Midlands teams open playoffs Friday

The high school playoffs get kick off Friday with several notable teams not in action. Four-time defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork and region champions Ridge View, Fairfield Central, Lugoff-Elgin, Camden, Mid-Carolina, Saluda and Batesburg-Leesville and Class A playoff qualifiers Eau Claire, C.A. Johnson and North Central all receive first-round byes.

Lexington, SC · 1d

The State

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High school football: Six Midlands playoff games to watch as postseason kicks off

It’s playoff time for public and private high school football teams in the Midlands and around the state. The postseason gets started this week. While many of the area’s top teams have first-round byes, there are still plenty of good matchups as postseason kicks off. Here are six of them to keep an eye on Friday night: Games to Watch Spartanburg (2-8) at River Bluff (8-2): First meeting between the two teams. The winner goes to Dorman in the second round of the 5A playoffs. Darius Carter leads River Bluff with 38 catches for 761 yards and nine touchdowns. QB Davis Taylor needs 63 passing yards for 1,000 on the season. Chance Bryant has returned three interceptions for touchdowns. A River Bluff win would give the Gators nine wins in a season for just the third time in program history. Spartanburg comes into the game on a five-game losing streak. Spartanburg RB Trenton Lynch is a Rutgers commit and became the school’s all-time leading rusher earlier this season. Lynch has rushed for 1,458 yards this season and 5,153 rushing yards for his career. Lexington (6-4) at Fort Mill (8-2): First meeting between two teams since 2015. Lexington leads the all-time

Lexington, SC · 2d

Lexington County Chronicle

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District 5 plans magnet and school choice fairs

Lexington-Richland School District Five will host two magnet and school choice fairs to showcase the educational opportunities available throughout the district. For the first time, every school in the district, including all magnet schools, will be represented at both events. The fairs will give current district families and those interested...

Lexington, SC · 9h

Columbia Star

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Dent Middle School celebrates centennial and opens new fine arts building

On October 28, Dent Middle School marked a century of educational excellence with a rededication ceremony and the official ribbon cutting for its new creative and fine arts building. As the oldest school in Richland School District Two, Dent has evolved from a five-classroom rural schoolhouse into a cornerstone of...

Columbia, SC · 1d

hoodline.com

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Richland Two Candidates Clash Over Tech, Budgets as Charter Schools Drain Enrollment

Ten candidates are competing for four districtwide seats on the Richland Two school board in Tuesday's election, with declining enrollment, classroom technology and board infighting dominating the race. The northeast Richland County district, which serves 20 elementary schools, seven middle schools and five high schools, is grappling with projected enrollment losses tied largely to a wave of new charter schools opening nearby.

Richland County, SC · 2d

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River Bluff to host in first round of high school football playoffs

LEXINGTON, SC (WACH) — On Friday, River Bluff will host Spartanburg in the opening round of playoffs for high school football in South Carolina. The Gators head into the postseason with an 8-2, 3-1 record. They are currently ranked 2nd in 5A Region 3. The visiting Vikings are 2-8,...

Lexington, SC · 2d

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District Five Breaks Ground on New Dutch Fork Elementary

IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five officially broke ground Oct. 30 on the new Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences, marking the beginning of a project years in the making. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 1400 Kennerly Road, next to the...

Lexington, SC · 2d

Fort Mill Sun

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York Preparatory Academy becomes a Workforce Center of Excellence

Rock Hill, S.C. – The South Carolina Public Charter School District (PCSD) and Superintendent Chris Neeley officially designated York Preparatory Academy (YPA) as the state’s newest Workforce Center of Excellence (WCOE) during a special ceremony at the school on Thursday, October 29.  The designation recognizes YPA’s commitment to ensuring all students graduate prepared for college, careers, and […]

Rock Hill, SC · 2d

Lexington County Chronicle

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District 5 biomedical students take research to national level

Four students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies have earned the opportunity to serve as South Carolina delegates at the American Junior Academy of Science national meeting, to be held in Chicago in February 2027. Shaun Njau (Irmo High), Madeline Rutherford (Spring Hill High), Jenna Mathis (Spring Hill High)...

South Carolina · 8h

WBTV

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Iconic NASCAR driver surprises students at Rowan County school: Pictures here

LANDIS, N.C. (WBTV) - An iconic NASCAR driver surprised the kindergarten class at a school in Rowan County this week. Dale Earnhardt Jr. stopped by Landis Elementary on Monday, Nov. 2 to read to kindergarteners. The school posted pictures of Dale Jr.’s visit, which showed him reading “Buster and the...

Rowan County, NC · 7h

takemetotn.com

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This North Carolina College Was Quietly Crowned The State’s Hidden Gem Heading Into 2027

Some of the calmest acres in Raleigh sit just a few minutes from the busy downtown core, and plenty of North Carolinians drive right past them without a second look. Behind the campus gates is a small school with a big reputation for close-knit classes, friendly faces, and athletic fields worth a stroll.

Raleigh, NC · 5d

FOX8 News

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North Carolina high school suspends bus routes due to driver shortage

GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Some families in Gaston County are scrambling this week as a bus driver shortage is forcing a high school to suspend routes. “I can imagine there was a lot of people panicking,” said Cindy Williams, whose granddaughter goes to Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia. Williams shared a voicemail […]

Gaston County, NC · 1d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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How NC election results could reshape education

Changes in the North Carolina General Assembly could affect education funding at the state level.

Wake County, NC · 1d

WFAE

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School board weighs options for attendance boundary changes

After a summer of controversy, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board will take on a task that's difficult for any school board: deciding where students go to school. CMS plans to reopen Elbert Edwin Waddell High School as a comprehensive high school and open a new middle school on Stumptown Road — which will affect other schools’ attendance boundaries.

Charlotte, NC · 12h

ncfootballnews.com

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NC High School Football Rankings: Shelby, Tarboro Lead Final Small-School Super Six

North Carolina’s largest high schools aren’t the only ones playing great football. Each week, NC Football News ranks who we believe are the top football teams in the state competing at the 1A, 2A and 3A levels (schools with roughly 800 students or fewer). We call our rankings...

Tarboro, NC · 3d