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Have you ever seen a children's book about Down Syndrome? Neither had Anna Penland, a first-year teacher at Augusta Circle Elementary School. So Penland set out to change that with help from another young lady named Anna who was born with the genetic disorder. Their new book, "Almost Twins," has already sold more than a thousand copies! (NOTE: A special thanks to Auburn University for providing video and photos of the two Annas signing books on the Auburn campus last weekend.) | Greenville Count

We have another “GCS TODAY” program ready for you. “GCS TODAY” is our talk show from Channel 21. The latest episode features Superintendent Booker, who shares about some of our most significant achievements in 2018. It also features an interview with Mamie Chisholm, our “original employee” of Gaston County Schools who has been teaching for 50 years. You may recall that Mrs. Chisholm served as the honorary grand marshal for our “Big 50 Parade” in September. Watch to find out what she had to say a