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ACLU Launches Religious Freedom Campaign
Organization aims to strengthen religious freedom in South Carolina's schools.
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Pool Recognized For Teaching Excellence
Taunja Pool of Summit Drive Elementary School was honored Wednesday as a finalist for state Teacher of the Year.
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Swinton Recognized For Teaching Excellence
Patricia Swinton of A.C. Flora High School was honored Wednesday as a finalist for state Teacher of the Year.
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Convention Speakers Showcase GOP's Challenges, Weaknesses
Three minority female GOP leaders will speak at the Republican National Convention this month.
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Social Media Creates Opportunities, Lessons for Politicians
While reaching more voters at lower cost, a mis-tweet can create undesirable attention.
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Irmo Grad who Filed Prayer Lawsuit to Continue Activism
Max Nielson is an active member of atheist community, will continue advocating for non-theist views.
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EdVenture holds Olympic-Style Games for Kids
An EdLympics ceremony opened the festivities Friday at the children's museum. Upload your own photos of the fun.
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FFRF: Court Decisions on School Prayer 'Never' Honored in South
The Freedom From Religion Foundation says it acts as church-state 'watchdog,' in cases such as Matthew Nielson and Lexington-Richland School District 5.
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It's 'Back to Business' for Rape Crisis Centers
Sexual assault agencies celebrate veto override, get back to work
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Funding Returned to the Arts Commission
Arts advocates celebrate override, go back to work.
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Some Advocates, Agencies Celebrate Minor Victory on Vetoes
Arts advocates and sexual assault centers overjoyed with votes to override vetoes.
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Haley Blasted for Calling Rape Crisis Centers 'Special Interests'
S.C. Democrats and victims' advocates outraged; apology demanded.
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Sexual Assault Victims' Advocates Concerned About Cuts
At least one, People Against Rape of Charleston, will have to close its doors, officials said.
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Arts Activists Take to Social Media, Then to the Streets
The state's arts community remains active and hopeful in push for veto overrides.
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Advocates: Haley's Arts Vetoes Will Affect Education
Arts Commission "predominantly funds" arts education programs throughout the state
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Democratic Lawmakers Protest Arts, Education Vetoes
The S.C. Arts Commission has closed, pending moves by the state legislature next week to override Gov. Nikki Haley's vetoes.
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Haley Can't Escape VP Talk
Political experts say Ann Romney’s comments on a potential female vice presidential nominee are a diversion; former SCGOP chairwoman says Ayotte a likely choice.
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Haley's Medicaid Rejection 'Baffles' Democrats, Health Experts
But they say they are 'not surprised' by the S.C. Republican governor.
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SCE&G Wants 6.6% Rate Hike
Electricity bills for Lowcountry residents to increase next year if approved this fall
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SCE&G Wants 6.6% Rate Hike
Electricity bills to increase next year if approved this fall
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