Federal prosecutor in SC sponsoring logo contest

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top federal prosecutor is sponsoring a contest for school children to design a logo for future publications promoting gun violence prevention.

U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles' office is sponsoring the 11th Annual Project Sentry Logo Contest. The statewide contest gives students a chance to show how they prevent gun violence in school by designing a logo for upcoming publications.

Any South Carolina student enrolled in elementary, middle or high school can enter. Winners in four grade categories receive a $50 cash award. The overall winner receives additional cash and is featured in Project Sentry publications.

The contest deadline is April 4.

Applications and more information can be found online at http://www.justice.gov/usao/sc/programs/logowinners.html .

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