Education

Spartanburg District Five is beginning the new year with a brand new look.

The District has a new logo and branding from Trevett’s, a web, design, print and mail company out of Columbia, to match the tradition of excellence that is a cornerstone of District Five. 

Former NFL player, equality advocate and educator Wade Davis will speak Friday, Jan. 18, during a Community Breakfast celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The breakfast begins at 8 a.m., with the program following at 8:30 a.m. in the Melvin and Dollie Younts Conference Center on the Furman University campus.

Applications open for healthcare class
Upstate AHEC, a health education center, is accepting applications for its 2019 Summer Enrichment Program to be held June 17-Aug. 2.

Tigerville Elementary students participated in ‘reindeer games’ during the school’s annual Holiday Bash. Tigerville had a record turnout for the event that allowed students, parents and teachers to make ornaments, enjoy drama and chorus performances, participate in reindeer games and visit with Rudolph and Frosty.

Miss NGU 2018 Hannah Pearson has been volunteering with Upstate Backpack Blessings, a charitable organization that provides food items for underprivileged area students. Pearson, crowned in January, has been familiar with the organization from a young age.

Greenville County

The Greer Police Department hosted its very first G.R.E.A.T. program graduation on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Chandler Creek Elementary School.

G.R.E.A.T is Gang Resistance Education And Training.