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University of South Carolina president Bob Caslen said the budget outlook is more serious than any the college has faced since the Great Recession.
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Richland Two Superintendent Baron Davis has set a personal goal of bringing 100 minority male teachers into his schools over the next four years to better reflect the district's student demographics.
Columbia's COMET bus system is taking additional steps after a pair of drivers tested positive for COVID-19, including offering all employees …
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joined Gov. Henry McMaster and other state leaders to announce a two-week mass coronavirus testing initiative in South Carolina's capital region.
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- Less than half in SC agree to contact tracing as disease's spread continues uncontrolled
- Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial
- MUSC says it needs $30M more from SC to fund tests and vaccine work
- College of Charleston reports 103 active student COVID-19 cases, launches online dashboard
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This November may be Graham's toughest test yet as he seeks reelection and explains to voters how he will push for Trump's Supreme Court nominee on the president's aggressive timetable Read more
Despite a months-long push from South Carolina business leaders, legislation protecting South Carolina employers from COVID-19 lawsuits if they follow safety guidelines appears to be a goner. Read more
Retired Army Maj. Gen. William Grimsley proposed that all 46 county VA offices become a part of the new statewide department, meaning they could become state employees. Read more
Those who had been in touch with Ginsburg or her staff recently said she seemed to be coping with treatment for cancer and also making plans for events months away. Read more
While the Legislature created the late special session to make decisions on COVID-19 aid and state spending, other measures that haven't received much attention are advancing, too. Read more
