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Quest for a state title begins Friday for Red Devils, Crusaders

Two Laurens County football teams will each begin their postseason journey Friday night as Laurens Academy and Clinton prepare for the opening round of the SCISA and SCHSL state playoffs. Both the Crusaders and Red Devils will open postseason play at their home fields, with both teams looking to make...

Laurens, SC · 3d
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FOX Carolina

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Clemson University mourns death of alumnus, business school namesake Billy Powers

CLEMSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Clemson University is mourning the death of alumnus Wilbur O. “Billy” Powers, a philanthropist and namesake of the university’s business school. He was 90 years old. Powers studied civil engineering and was a member of the Air Force ROTC corps before returning...

Clemson, SC · 3d
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hssr.com

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Gaffney Rallies For 28-27 Win Over Greenville To Earn Region 2-AAAA Title, Indians have Bye In First Round of Playoffs

Head coach Donnie Littlejohn (center) with Gaffney team leaders after team's win over Greenville High to win 2-AAAA region title. Gaffney---It is not often that the top AAAA ranked Gaffney Indians trail a team 14-0 in the first half at The Reservation, but the Greenville Red Raiders came to play last Friday night with the Region 2-AAAA crown on the line. and top seeding in the playoffs, hanging in the balance for both teams.

Gaffney, SC · 4d
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City Journal

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We’re Building a New Kind of Department at Clemson

For the last 50 years, serious academics have lamented the indoctrination, censorship, and bureaucratization of American higher education. Rarely have they been able to do anything about it. Those days are over. At my school, South Carolina’s Clemson University, we are pushing back. The Clemson University Board of Trustees recently...

Clemson, SC · 4d
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thetigercu.com

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Search for new student body VP commences amid CUSG turmoil after president’s sudden departure

At a Clemson Undergraduate Student Senate meeting on Monday, Student Body President Brady Young addressed the University’s undergraduate legislative branch about leadership changes after former President Rosie Hanna stepped down from her role last week for personal reasons. As Hanna’s former vice president, making him second-in-command, Young assumed the...

Clemson, SC · 3d

FOX Carolina

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Legacy Early College breaks ground on $60M campus in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Legacy Early College is breaking ground Thursday morning on a $60 million campus expansion aimed at serving hundreds of students in the Upstate. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new 55-acre Marion Road campus is scheduled for 11 a.m. on West Marion Road in Greenville. Designed...

Greenville, SC · 2d

WSPA 7News

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It’s Week 12 in the High School Red Zone

SPARTANBURG, SC(WSPA)-Week 12 in the High School Red Zone means the playoffs get rolling with several teams in action while many others have opening round byes under the new postseason structure that seeds teams using an RPI system. Among the notable match-ups, several are rematches: Rock Hill at B. Springs, 5A Upper State Greenville at […]

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Tri-County Technical College Honors Becky Jo Davis Clark with Philanthropist of the Year Award

Becky Jo Davis Clark is the 2026 recipient of the Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Foundation’s Philanthropist of the Year award. Officials from the Foundation note that this is their highest and most prestigious honor reserved for individuals, foundations, companies, trusts, organizations, or other entities that have made significant financial contribution, either cash or non-cash, to the Foundation to support the work of the College.

Pendleton, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Concerns over future of Limestone University

Gaffney mayor addresses rumors that site of Limestone University could be used for a data center.

Gaffney, SC · 5d

Yahoo!

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Upstate daycare closes abruptly after discipline lawsuit cripples enrollment

GREENVILLE — A preschool in Mauldin, sued after a teacher there allegedly directed some of her 4-year-old students to hit a classmate, abruptly closed last week in the wake of a steep decline in enrollment. Administrators, staff and parents learned of SolVerus Christian Academy's closure on the afternoon of...

Mauldin, SC · 5d

gofountaininn.com

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Fury football starts playoffs at Catawba Ridge

Fountain Inn High saw its name in the Class 4A bracket released over the weekend, as the Fury claimed the Upper State’s nine seed, and will travel to eighth-seeded Catawba Ridge on Friday night. Coach Brett Nichols’ squad won back-to-back games over Laurens and Easley to end the regular...

Fountain Inn, SC · 4d

WLOS.com

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Transylvania County Schools mourns death of Rosman High School student

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Transylvania County Schools is mourning the death of a Rosman High School student. A spokesperson with Transylvania County Schools said they cannot share any further information at this time out of respect and privacy of the student's family. "We share our deepest sympathy and...

Transylvania County, NC · 4d

fortmillprepsports.com

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House rules: Nation Ford grabs Upper State title over Greenville (Nov. 3 Roundup)

The Nation Ford Falcons girls’ volleyball head coach Craig Brown put it to his team simply after dropping the second set of the 4A Upper State Championship. “This is our house,” he told his team. The message worked. Nation Ford captured the 4A Upper State Championship over the...

Fort Mill, SC · 4d

greenvillejournal.com

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Greenville Technical College: Healthcare career opportunities for every interest

When most people think about a career in healthcare, nursing quickly springs to mind. Yet patient care depends on a broad team of professionals, from laboratory technicians and medical imaging specialists to rehabilitation and health information experts. Greenville Technical College’s School of Health Sciences prepares students for these diverse career paths.

Greenville, SC · 3d

thetigercu.com

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University reflects on FY26 at BOT meeting, offers voluntary separation for select faculty

At its recent quarterly meeting in October, Clemson’s board of trustees posted updates on fiscal year 2026, specifically announcing a limited voluntary separation program for eligible faculty and staff. Participation will allow long-term employees to retire or separate from the University. As of Oct. 22, entry into the program...

Clemson, SC · 2d

Tryon Daily Bulletin

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PCMS students return to Pearson’s Falls for first full field trip since reopening

SALUDA—About 70 students from Polk County Middle School’s Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program visited Pearson’s Falls on Monday, Oct. 26, for the Glen’s first full in-season field trip since […]

Polk County, NC · 3d

hendersonville.com

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Rugby Middle School Band Selected for State Music Educators Conference

Rugby Middle School’s eighth-grade band will perform for music educators from across North Carolina on Sunday, November 8th, in Winston-Salem. The Henderson County students’ 1 p.m. appearance is part of the North Carolina Music Educators Association’s annual in-service conference. Rugby is the only North Carolina middle school...

Henderson County, NC · 4d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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NMC² Gives $250,000 to Kids Upstate for Spartanburg After-School Programs

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) has announced a $250,000 gift to Kids Upstate, a Spartanburg nonprofit that runs after-school programs for elementary students. The gift makes NMC² the lead sponsor of the Pine Street Kids Club and of Kids Upstate’s Kids Club basketball and cheer programs. “Being...

Spartanburg, SC · 3d

greenvillejournal.com

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8 Greenville County elementary schools ranked among top 25 in SC

Eight Greenville County elementary schools ranked in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s Best South Carolina Elementary Schools list for 2027. Sterling School, a full choice K-8 school in Greenville, was the district’s highest-ranked elementary school at No. 3. U.S. News also named Sterling School as the best middle school in South Carolina for 2027.

Greenville County, SC · 11d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Meet the Ingles Amazing Teacher for the month: Sherrie Staggs Smith

Sherrie Staggs Smith, an academic support teacher at Spartanburg High School, has been selected as the Spartanburg Herald-Journal/Ingles Amazing Teacher of the Month. 🍎 Know an Amazing Teacher? Tell us about them! Nominations are open to all. Smith received four nominations from Courtney Farr, Brianna Israel, Courtney Blackstock and Caleb Carson, reflecting an impact that reaches students, colleagues and families. Farr praised Smith for going “beyond to make sure each child succeeds.” Israel called her “one of the most helpful teachers I have ever had in school” and said Smith’s patience, guided notes and willingness to explain concepts in different ways make learning less stressful. Blackstock, Smith’s daughter, described a career of sustained advocacy and relationships that last long after students leave her classroom: “Years later, former students continue to reach out to her, inviting her to graduations, celebrations, and important life events.” Carson, a recent senior, said Smith supported him throughout high school: “Having Ms. Smith around has made my high school experience so much easier. She has helped me earn the points I needed to pass my classes and has kept me on track with my work.” From the teacher Smith said she was surprised, humbled and especially

Spartanburg, SC · 4d