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GR8 Job, graduates!

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 8:01am
GR8 Job, graduates!

Have a child graduating kindergarten, high school or college this year?

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McDonald's to give free breakfast to students before PASS test

Submitted by Jason Old, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 11:21am
McDonald's to give free breakfast to students before PASS test

The 47 McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Columbia metropolitan area will serve students taking the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) Test with a free breakfast on May 7, 2013.  

The free breakfast will include an Egg McMuffin and Apple Slices, with a choice of one percent low fat white Milk or a small Orange Juice.  

To redeem the free breakfast, students must present the attached coupon.

The coupon is good from 6 to 7 a.m. in store only.

Locations:

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College offers free prom makeovers to local students

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 8:53am
College offers free prom makeovers to local students

 

Remington College-Columbia Campus is again offering complimentary student salon services for local high school students headed to prom. The event is called Prom Night Makeover and the goal is to help students look and feel their best at the big dance - all at no cost.

Some of the services provided will include updos, manicures, pedicures, makeup for girls, and haircuts for guys. 

The complimentary student salon services will be available on the following days:

·         Friday, April 26

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Midlands schools make U.S. News Best High Schools rankings

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 8:30am
Midlands schools make U.S. News Best High Schools rankings

In a recent release, more than a handful of Midland schools were ranked on a list for U.S. News Best High Schools, according to U.S. News.

In the 2013 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, there are two South Carolina schools with gold medals, 17 with silver medals and 29 with bronze medals.

Three Midlands schools placed in the top ten.

Dutch Fork High School in Irmo was ranked at #3, while Chapin High School trailed behind ranked #4 and Lexington High School at #9.

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5 Midlands schools ranked among America’s most challenging

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 9:24am
5 Midlands schools ranked among America’s most challenging

Five local area schools are ranked among the most challenging high schools in the nation, according to the Washington Post.

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S.C. Palmetto College launches, enrolls first online students

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 8:00am
S.C. Palmetto College launches, enrolls first online students

South Carolina residents now have the opportunity to earn a University of South Carolina degree anytime, anywhere through the online programs of South Carolina Palmetto College.

On Thursday, University officials and legislators announced that enrollment for Palmetto College is officially under way.

President Harris Pastides said making a college degree more accessible and affordable for citizens in South Carolina is at the core of Palmetto College.

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