Schools receive checks from Neighborhood Associations
     Checks from the Shandon and Hollywood- Rosehill Neighborhood Associations were delivered in the amount of $1,500 to Rosewood Elementary, AC Moore, Hand Middle, and Dreher high school. The money was raised from the 2007 Holiday Tour of homes in these neighborhoods. (L- r) Kaley Wilson (co-chair of the association), Marisa Vickers (Hand Middle School principal), Jackie Barker (co-chair). Vickers said that she plans to use the money to buy much needed books for the classrooms.
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Ben Lippen student completes Clemson's 2008 SC Commissioner's School for Agriculture
     Photo contributed by Ben Lippen School Merritt Gantt of Ben Lippen High School is congratulated by South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers for completing the 2008 Commissioner's School for Agriculture at Clemson University. The week- long program ran from July 19- 25, and the 43 students who participated in this year's program spent the week in hands- on scientific exploration along with workshops related to academic integrity, teamwork, personal growth and leadership. The students also chose academic tracks related to their interests.
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Coblation, alternative tonsillectomy procedure
Contributed by ArthroCare Corp
      Coblation Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (or adenotonsillectomy when performed together) is an alternative way to remove both the tonsils and adenoids. This innovative surgery results in very little pain and fast recovery for patients.
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Richland Sertoma Club kicks off Sportsarama
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      The 48th annual Sportsarama, the high school football jamboree cosponsored by Richland School District One and the Richland Sertoma Club, kicks off Saturday, August 16 at Memorial Stadium. Four pre- season exhibition games are scheduled this year with activities beginning at 5:40 pm.
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