- Better Government and Better People: John C. Calhoun and the Most Powerful Cause of Moral Character
- SC’s Largest Multi-Candidate Primary Event Brings Republicans Across the Ballot Under One Roof
- The Caspian Sea—Iranian Backdoor to Russia
- Greenville Grassroots 2026 Republican Voter Guide
- The Increasing Importance of Drone Warfare
- At First Monday, Timmons and Simpson Connect Washington Reform with South Carolina Soil
- Reddy and Wilson Pile on Norman as 3rd Televised GOP Debate Turns Personal
- Norman Picks Morgan for “Strong, Bold, Conservative Ticket”
- Briefing on Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations
- The SC Freedom Caucus Becomes a Target in District 10
- Finding Truth in a Blizzard of Propaganda
- Ranked Choice Voting: Reform or Recipe for Confusion?
- Joey Hudson Receives South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto at Freedom Farm Fest
- Briefing on Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations
- SC Attorney General’s Race: Sparks Fly at SCETV, Substance Takes Center Stage at GCRW Luncheon
Education
Funding Top Concern of School Board Incumbents
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Challenger Says, “More and more money is not the answer”
A public forum giving the public an opportunity to see and hear selective views of four of six Greenville County School Board incumbents and their challengers was held at Sevier Middle School Thursday evening. The event was poorly attended and moderated by Greenville News opinion page writer and editor Beth Padget. All candidates were asked to respond to the same “soft-ball” questions. No provocative questions were asked.
School Board Reverses Again on Classroom Supplies
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Opponents Claim Teachers Want Money Spent on Other Things
Parents and teachers in Greenville County are getting virtual “whiplash” from back and forth decisions on classroom supplies by members of the school board.
Earlier this year the school board approved the budget for School Year 2010-2011. Due to budget considerations the board deleted all funds for the reimbursement of teachers for out-of-pocket purchases of classroom supplies needed by students and not provided by the school or parents that had been included in budgets in recent years.
Wakesha Fogle Greenville County Teacher of the Year
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Northwood Middle School Math Teacher
Greenville County Schools Superintendent Phinnize J. Fisher announced the selection of Wakesha Fogle, Northwood Middle School mathematics teacher, as the 2010-11 Greenville County Teacher of the Year.
“The Real Maverick”
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- By Harry Kibler
Rowena Booker, at right, and fellow Conservative. See the story of the South Carolina Black Conservative Movement Anti-Illegal Immigration Rally with photographs and comments by Rowena Booker, Charles Earley and others on Page 5.
BJU Names New Dean of Students
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- By BJU Press Release
Bob Jones University announced today the appointment of Dr. Eric Newton as Dean of Students. Reporting to Dr. Gary Weier, Vice President for Administration, Dr. Newton replaces Dr. Jim Berg who held the position for 29 years.
Dr. Newton graduated from BJU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He continued his education at BJU and received a Master of Divinity degree in Theology in 2003 and a PhD in Theology in 2010. His service at BJU began in 2001 as a graduate assistant in the history department. He then traveled for a year as a BJU ministry team leader. He has served as the assistant dean of students for three years.
Six High School Seniors Named Greenville County Students of the Year
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- By Press Release
Each spring, Greenville County Schools names Students of Year — the senior or seniors with the highest SAT score or highest ACT score. This year, six students received the prestigious title.
Hannah Chen from Riverside High and Valedictorian Natasha Deshpande from Mauldin High scored a perfect 2400 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Irina Danescu and Amy Li from Riverside High, and MingZhe Lin and Valedictorian Angela Luo from Southside High Academy scored 35 out of a possible 36 points on the American College Test (ACT) to be named Students of the Year.
PTA Says PFOX Families Not Welcome at PTA Convention
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- By Christian Newswire
PTA President Chuck Saylors rejects pro-family organization’s request to exhibit at PTA Convention
CHICAGO – Charles ('Chuck') Saylors, hailed as the first male president of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA), has rejected a pro-family organization's request to exhibit at the national PTA convention. Although the PTA allows gay rights groups to exhibit, Saylors rejected the exhibit application of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX).
PFOX is a family organization that educates the public on the message of hope and support for students, families and educators affected by homosexuality, gender confusion, and school bullying.
- Dr. Phinnize Fisher Named 2011 SC Superintendent of Year by Peers
- Turner Awarded Scholarship By North Greenville University
- Bob Jones University Alumni Distinguished Servant Award
- BJU Alumnus of the Year Award
- Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Awarded Contract Extension
- Eighth Annual Abbeville Scholar’s Conference
- Greenville County School Board Approves Issue of $15 Million 2010 Bonds for School Construction
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