For Joey Constantine, spelling isn't just a talent of his: it's second nature.

45 spellers compete in a thrilling, nail-biting regional spelling bee showdown. Each year, middle school students from across the region compete for the chance to represent our area at the Scripps ...

Faizan Zaki, age 13, spelled the word “eclaircissement” and collapsed on the floor in victory as confetti showered him at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee last week. The annual competition took ...