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Charter schools to host expos for prospective students

Parents looking for public school options for their children are invited to an informational expo from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Holiday Inn at 2225 Boundary St. in Beaufort.

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Tuition set to rise at 4 SC public universities

Four of South Carolina's public colleges and universities are increasing in-state tuition for 2013-14, and the University of South Carolina could announce its rates for the coming year as early as Monday.
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Beaufort County officials react to Common Core backlash

A backlash against the Common Core educational standards for grade school has hit the radio talk shows and Internet blogs in recent weeks.
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Proposed charter school in Beaufort County clears first hurdle

Parents and local educators hoping to open a new charter school in Beaufort County have cleared their first hurdle.
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2 more Whale Branch seniors graduate with college degrees

James Nito and Anne'sea Simmons didn't just receive their high school diplomas Friday during Whale Branch Early College High School's graduation ceremony.
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87 graduate from Whale Branch High

The 87 students of Whale Branch Early College High School's Class of 2013 graduated Friday in a ceremony at the school's athletics complex.
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Beaufort County school board expected to hire new Bluffton principal

The Beaufort County Board of Education meets a 5 p.m. today at Whale Branch Early College High School to discuss an unspecified "employment matter" in closed session.
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301 graduate from Beaufort High Thursday night; ceremony moved indoors

The 301 students of Beaufort High School's Class of 2013 graduated Thursday in a ceremony in the school's gymnasium. The ceremony was moved inside this afternoon because of heavy rains expected as a result of Tropical Storm Andrea.
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Summer food program offers free meals to Beaufort County kids

PALS of Beaufort County will participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be provided to all children 18 years old or younger.
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Beaufort County school bus rear-ended near Yemassee; no students injured

A car rear-ended a school bus carrying 29 Whale Branch Elementary students home from school late Thursday afternoon.
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USC Beaufort to offer elementary education degree in fall

The University of South Carolina Beaufort will offer an elementary education bachelor's degree starting in the fall.