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New study reveals that South Carolina is one of the top ten “Happiest” states (seriously)

Written on 15 Mar, 2010 at 9:32 in Achievements, Announcements, Diseases/Illnesses, Entertainment, Exercise, Featured Stories, Food/Nutrition, Good News, Health Tips, Health/Medical, Living, Living Here, News, Travel | Viewed 45 views Times | 0 Comments
New study reveals that South Carolina is one of the top ten

Another Top Ten List that isn’t so bad for South Carolina to be on. Ever wondered if you’d be happier in sunny Florida or snow-covered Minnesota? New research on state-level happiness could answer that question. Florida and two other sunshine... (Continue reading)

Gaffney defeats Lexington for SC 4A State Championship; Goose Creek Girls take the crown

Written on 6 Mar, 2010 at 11:12 in Achievements, Featured Stories, High School Sports, News, Sports | Viewed 91 views Times | 0 Comments
Gaffney defeats Lexington for SC 4A State Championship; Goose Creek Girls take the crown

It was a beautiful run to the State 4A Championship for the Lexington Wildcats. All signs were pointing to ‘yes’. But they came up short against a strong Gaffney squad in a 71-57 loss at Colonial Life Arena. The key to... (Continue reading)

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SC education could get Federal life preserver in form of $300 million grant

Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 8:08 in 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Achievements, Education, Featured Stories, K-5, News, Politics | Viewed 34 views Times | 1 Comment
SC education could get Federal life preserver in form of $300 million grant

The State of South Carolina is one of 16 finalists in President Barak Obama’s Race to the Top program and could potentially get $300 million in grants if selected. The announcement couldn’t come at a better time as South Carolina... (Continue reading)

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Nine year old breaks South Carolina state fishing record on North Saluda River

Written on 25 Feb, 2010 at 13:02 in Achievements, Featured Stories, Fishing, News, Sports | Viewed 133 views Times | 1 Comment
Nine year old breaks South Carolina state fishing record on North Saluda River

A 9-year-old angler from Tigerville, SC recently caught a brook trout that tied a 31-year-old South Carolina state record for the species. Riley Dunn, 9, caught a 2-pound, 6.08-ounce brook trout in the North Saluda River in northern Greenville County, SC... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina archaeological find predates Thomas Jefferson’s octogonal house

Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 8:28 in Achievements, Education, Featured Stories, News, Off Beat News | Viewed 93 views Times | 0 Comments
South Carolina archaeological find predates Thomas Jefferson's octogonal house

Archaeologists in South Carolina believe they have discovered the oldest octogonal house in the United States. The discovery was made in Bluffton, SC last fall. A letter dated sometime in 1796 mentions the home, providing a date stamp for the... (Continue reading)

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College of Charleston Rookies Set Three School Records at UNC Classic

Written on 19 Feb, 2010 at 6:00 in Achievements, College, Colleges, Education, Good News, Sports | Viewed 7 views Times | 0 Comments
College of Charleston Rookies Set Three School Records at UNC Classic

CHAPEL HILL, S.C. – Two members of the College of Charleston women’s track & field team made their mark in the school history books as the team competed at the 2010 Kent Taylor UNC Classic on Saturday. Freshman jumper Jelain McArthur... (Continue reading)

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USC Women’s Soccer Completes 2010 Signing Class

Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 17:12 in 9th-12th, Achievements, College, Colleges, Education, News, Schools, Sports | Viewed 29 views Times | 0 Comments
USC Women's Soccer Completes 2010 Signing Class

Eleven players to join the defending SEC Championship team COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina women’s soccer program has announced that 11 student-athletes will join the Gamecocks in the 2010 season. The list includes players with national team experience... (Continue reading)

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Gamecocks Make ALL Decade Track & Field Team

Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 16:35 in Achievements, College, Colleges, Education, Good News, News, Schools, Sports | Viewed 10 views Times | 0 Comments
Gamecocks Make ALL Decade Track & Field Team

Trammell, Demus, Williams-Darling and Hastings named some of the world’s best COLUMBIA, S.C. - The 2010 season marks the conclusion of another decade, but for the South Carolina track and field programs it could be best described as THE... (Continue reading)

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Gamecock Elliott Haynie Hits Provisional Mark At Tyson

Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 16:28 in Achievements, College, Colleges, Education, Living, News, Schools, Sports | Viewed 15 views Times | 0 Comments
Gamecock Elliott Haynie Hits Provisional Mark At Tyson

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Senior Elliott Haynie hit his second NCAA provisional mark and placed third among collegians in the pole vault invitational section to lead South Carolina on the final day of competition at the prestigious Tyson Invitational. Haynie cleared... (Continue reading)

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Gamecock Qualifies for Canada Cup FINA Grand Prix

Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 16:25 in Achievements, College, Colleges, Education, Good News, Living, News, Schools, Sports, Travel | Viewed 7 views Times | 0 Comments
Gamecock Qualifies for Canada Cup FINA Grand Prix

South Carolina junior diver Taryn Zack took home a fifth-place finish on the 3-meter board at the Diving Plungeon Canada Winter National Championships, which were held this weekend in Toronto. Zack, a native of Stony Plain, Alberta, also earned a berth... (Continue reading)

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