College Financial Aid Applications In Easley Area: Compare To SC

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Easley Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In SC: How Easley Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Easley area high schools.

Easley Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Pickens County.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Workstations Encourage Students to Pedal While Studying

“Active workstations” in Clemson University’s Cooper Library and Academic Success Center are encouraging students and employees to get moving while studying or doing research.

Daniel Musicians Accepted into Western Region Orchestra

They competed against the best string orchestra students from Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties to earn a position in the 2013 Western Region Senior Honors Orchestra.

A Change in the Weather

Pickens Elementary School fourth graders have been learning about weather conditions and weather instruments.

Easley Students Named to Collegiate Choir at Bob Jones University

The Collegiate Choir will present a recital each semester during this academic year. This semester, they will perform "Dawn, Day and Dusk," Oct. 30 on the University campus.

Dr. Pew: Career Center Demonstrates District's New Mission

Letter from Superintendent of School District of Pickens County details how Career and Technology Center helps district prepare students for "college, career and citizenship opportunities."

A.R. Lewis Elementary and West End Elementary Recognized for Addressing Childhood Obesity

Schools have gone above and beyond to get students eating healthier and moving more.

Letter: If You Give a Student Common Core Standards

Letter's author concerned about Common Core Standards

Coast Guard Band a Dream Come True for SWU Graduate

Laurie Morton Baynard has been surrounded by music all of her life.

Dr. Fain Teaches Decimals

Dr. Allen Fain works with students Zander Gravely, Allyson O’Neal, and Kolby Robinson to put decimals in order from least to greatest.

Anderson District One Students Perform Well On End-of-Course Assessments

Students scored well enough to place the district second in the state on the ELA assessment with 82.8 percent.

SWU Student Killed in Traffic Accident

Krystal Brooke Pearce died from injuries sustained in an accident on South Carolina/North Carolina line.

Pickens County Students Exceed State Averages on 2013 End-of-Course Exams

End-of-Course Exams are given to middle and high school students. Students are tested on Algebra/Mathematics, Biology, English and U.S. History.

Upstate Students Explore Career Options at Fourth Annual Business & Industry Showcase

Goal of the event is to help young people understand the decisions that they need to make now in order to thrive in their future careers.

Clemson Speaker to Address Domestic Violence

Domestic violence survivor and educator Kit Gruelle will speak at Clemson University at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Hendrix Student Center’s McKissick Theatre.

Golf Tournament to Support Scholarship Fund at Southern Wesleyan University

Golf, food, prizes, fellowship and fun – all while supporting a great cause.

Financial Aid Has a Language Of Its Own

Financial Aid Tip of the Month from KHEAA

SWU Graduate Ministers to Upstate Haitian Community

In a few short years, God has blessed First Haitian Evangelistic Wesleyan Church with attendance recently exceeding 100 for an anniversary service at their church, located in Mauldin.

SparkFun National Education Tour Makes Stop at Hunt Meadows Elementary School

Tour's goal is "teaching lifelong skills such as programming, soldering, and building circuits along the way."

Southern Wesleyan University Professor Awarded Grant

Grant will fund two courses to help South Carolina teachers to become certified in Gifted and Talented classes.

South Carolina to Surpass 2012’s International Walk to School Day Record

October 9, 2013 is International Walk to School Day

Registration Now Open For New Cooking Classes at Tri-County

Classes to cover a variety of topics, from intro to cooking to knife skills to Halloween treats.

799 Students Enroll for Fall Semester at USC Upstate

Easley students among new students at USC Upstate

Parents Urged to Watch for Meningitis Symptoms After Possible Case at Pickens Elementary

Symptoms of meningitis include sudden fever, headache and a stiff neck.

Superintendent Dr. Kelly Pew Responds to Common Core Standards Concerns

Dr. Kelly Pew says she's confident students will be better prepared for college and careers under the new standards.

Christopher Campion Named to President's List at The Citadel

The President's List is the most distinguished awards list on which a cadet can be placed.

Southern Wesleyan University Named Military Friendly School

Military personnel can learn details about tuition discounts and other benefits by going online to swu.edu/military.

'Scene 107' Homecoming at Southern Wesleyan University

Alumni, their family and friends will be the stars of Southern Wesleyan University's homecoming next month.

Congressman Duncan Shares Thoughts about Pennies With R.C. Edwards Middle Students

Duncan shared his thoughts on whether the United States should continue to make and use the penny.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

SWU Professor: School Day Presents Opportunities for Learning Healthy Habits

Professor believes children will grow up as unhealthy adults if they don't learn to make the right choices about food and exercise when they're younger.

Letter: Exposing Common Core

Letter's author says South Carolina Parents Involved in Education working to educate people about dangers of Common Core Standards.

Area Residents Enroll at Clemson University

Easley students join Clemson's freshmen class.

Free Tips for Finding Money for College

September Financial Aid Tip from KHEAA

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

West End Elementary Students Are "Stepping It Up With STEM"

Students challenged to create tall, free-standing towers using various items.