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After a summer of protests that included demands from some activists to defund the police, an increasing number of South Carolina cities are indeed cutting back on spending for their local departments. But it's not for the reason those protesters were suggesting. Read more
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The district plans to welcome at least several hundred students back to the classroom on Nov. 11. But in order to do so, some students and teachers might be shuffled around.Â
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Wait, what’s a voter’s guide doing in the Food section?
As of Monday afternoon, a record 526,000 people had voted in-person and 339,000 mail-in ballots had been returned.
A federal judge on Monday rejected a bid to stop election officials in Richland and Charleston counties from accepting assistance from a private nonprofit.Â
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Charleston County needs board members who can help guide us through the end of the pandemic and see the mission-critical proposals to improve education in the poorest districts, increase diversity in the best schools and improve early childhood education. We believe the candidates who are best equipped for and committed to doing this are Charles Monteith, Courtney Waters, Lauren Herterich, Chris Fraser and Hunter Schimpff.
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Marcela Ochoa, a Venezuelan immigrant, was disappointed by the dearth of empanadas and perico she last year encountered after moving to the Charleston area. She and her husband, Armando Garcia, recently launched RikiQuito is make up for what was missing.
The struggling Boeing Co. division that builds commercial jets confirmed reports last week that it's considering a relocating its headquarters southeast of Seattle.
South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp has made no secret of the need for speed on the flanks for his offense in 2021.
The cranes, along with three others arriving next week, will line the first of three berths to be built at the new Hugh Leatherman Terminal on the former Navy base in North Charleston. Read more
A federal judge on Monday rejected a bid to stop election officials in Richland and Charleston counties from accepting assistance from a private nonprofit. Read more
After four months, the Citizen’s Advisory Panel on Public Safety presented its final report to Greenville City Council, emphasizing increased diversity among the ranks of the police department, more regular training for officers in the department's use of force policy and practices, and increasing awareness and training for the city's permanent citizen advisory board. Read more
The Andrews High School varsity football team has been forced to cancel its Friday game at Waccamaw due to a positive COVID-19 test with a player that has put the entire team and coaching staff into quarantine. Read more
A federal judge on Monday rejected a bid to stop election officials in Richland and Charleston counties from accepting assistance from a private nonprofit. Read more
As of Monday afternoon, a record 526,000 people had voted in-person and 339,000 mail-in ballots had been returned.
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.
Wait, what’s a voter’s guide doing in the Food section?
Offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said the backup running back job is still up for grabs, and the Tigers' wide receivers' production has lagged behind seasons past. Read more
South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp has made no secret of the need for speed on the flanks for his offense in 2021. Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw’s glittering career lacked two of the most satisfying accomplishments: a win deep in the World Series and a championship ring. Read more
Marcela Ochoa, a Venezuelan immigrant, was disappointed by the dearth of empanadas and perico she last year encountered after moving to the Charleston area. She and her husband, Armando Garcia, recently launched RikiQuito is make up for what was missing. Read more
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Not all states are converting to a new voting system this year, but all states are being inundated by absentee votes, cast on paper ballots, and some haven’t made allowances to start the tabulating process early. Add to that the fact that some states allow votes to be counted as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day, and the delays mount. All of which means that it could be several days before we know who won the presidential race. Read more
COVID is our Grinch. And while it seems like the pandemic could put a damper on the upcoming holiday season, there's no reason we can't change the way we've traditionally celebrated. Read more
