Wade Hampton News Archives

Average gasoline prices in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson metropolitan area rose about half a cent per gallon overnight, moving in concert with state and national trends, according to AAA Carolinas.

Katrina Downs, left, and Porsha Drummond, right, of Lifelong Learning Education and Training for Adults graduate at Wade Hampton High School on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

Many to celebrate soldiers on Memorial Day By JAMES T. HAMMOND - jhammond@thestate.com Gerry Melendez/gmelendez@thestate.com Pernarro Dubard replaces old American flags with new ones in preparation for Memorial ...

Fine Arts Center student Marie Armstrong hugs teacher Debbie Cooke after receiving her diploma during a graduation ceremony at Wade Hampton High School on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Eight high schools in Greenville County and one in Pickens County are among the top 5 percent of public schools in the nation, according to a ranking just released.

House and Senate negotiators are meeting today to sort out differences between the chambers' versions of a proposed $7 billion spending plan.

“There are some still in the cups that they have not planted yet.”

Science bill won't pass before session ends Greenville Sen. Mike Fair has introduced a bill to allow teachers to discuss alternative theories to evolution, a bill he concedes has no chance of passage this year. via Myrtle Beach Online

BASEBALL Eastside YMCA will hold youth registration until May 15 for ages 4-14. Call Cameron or Hall at 292-2790, ext. via GreenvilleOnline.com

“We would much prefer people to slow down and not have collisions, and not get tickets”

The Greer Police Department has stepped up its presence on Wade Hampton Boulevard during lunchtime hours in hopes of lowering the number of collisions. via The Greenville News

“We had a marlin come into our baits on the second day, but he wouldn't hit”

It all began innocently enough. On Feb. 26, Todd Graham and his buddy, Braxton Huffman, were simply strolling through the Carolina First Center, checking out the latest fishing wares during the Bassmaster ... via GreenvilleOnline.com

Bluffton High School's Jasmine Blackshear won a Class 3A state championship on Saturday in the high jump. via Lowcountry Now

Waccamaw 5, Bishop England 1 The Warriors made quick work of Bishop England in the Lower State Championship only losing the lone doubles match. via Myrtle Beach Online

A 34-year-old Piedmont woman was killed Thursday night when she pulled out of the parking lot of Springwell Church onto Wade Hampton Boulevard and was struck, a deputy coroner said. via GreenvilleOnline.com

“It takes a lot of determination; that's the only thing I can tell you. It's amazing”

Jesse Stevenson cried the first night he spent in a foster home. It wasn't easy for a 10-year-old boy. via GreenvilleOnline.com