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A bill banning abortions in South Carolina except to save the mother's life advanced to the House floor over Democrats' objections it would actually put lives at risk. Read more
MORNING HIGHLIGHTS
covid update
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths related to the virus from August 7-13.
schools across sc
School districts across Richland and Lexington counties are working to beef up safety and security, and address increasing teacher vacancies as they start the 2022-2023 academic year.
More CCSD teachers might get more money this year — that is, if their students show progress.
just in
"Frankly between COVID and the job market, we’ve been behind," Mayor John Tecklenburg said. "This is a little unique. We don’t normally do this in the middle of the year." Read more
LATEST NEWS
BACK TO SCHOOL
After several years of chaotic back-to-school starts thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's return is expected to be a calmer affair. Read more
Anthony Dixon will be the district’s interim Chief of Schools. He’s returning to CCSD from Berkeley County School District. Read more
Amid continuing school bus driver shortage, Charleston's routes are fully staffed this year Read more
School meals were free for all during the pandemic, but now students must apply to qualify for free- or reduced-price meals. Read more
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