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Update January 28: If you prefer your news in video format, check out WTOC's video.

In it the station visits Beaufort Middle and chats with folks about the excitement; here's a link over.

The awards ceremony is slated for March 22.

First reporting: A "Palmetto's Finest" award could be headed to a Beaufort County school, according to The Island Packet.

The paper reports that Beaufort Middle School is one of three middle-school finalists for the recognition.

This is a pretty rare accomplishment for Beaufort County. To find out how rare read the article here.